If the speaker alluded to thought there was no regiment that could reflect any credit on the Second Fire Zouaves, he would have to enjoy that opinion alone. 8th New Jersey Vols.. 11 65 27 103 It was a creditable display, both to the Fire Department and the regiment; and we have no doubt that Lieut.-Colonel Burns felt as proud when leading his little band through the Park, past the City Hall, and in review of his Honor the Mayor, as when in the best fought battlefield of the many in which the regiment has served. 50. General. 1) The organization of this Regiment is progressing rapidly, and the muster-roll is nearly completed. Benedict, Henry Marvin. The Major is Lieutenant John D. Moriarty, late of the 7th Regiment. GEN. TAYLOR'S BRIGADE. "A Twin Sacrifice: The Tragic Tale of Thomas and George Dennen." Yesterday a number of privates, non-commissioned officers, and commissioned officers reported at headquarters, at the 71st Regiment Armory, Centre Market, and this ceremony will continue up to Saturday, when the first installment of the regiment will take its departure for the tented field. Some of the men wore the brass letters "E Z" on the bands of their kepis. In his hands the reputation of the regiment will never suffer. [Copy] WAR DEPARTMENT, I have not seen the works since completed, but in some future time may have an opportunity of visiting them, when I will give you a full description. COPRPS, CAMP NEAR FALMOUTH, Va., Company G will hold a meeting on Tuesday night at No. A. They are located in healthy quarters at Camp Decker, on Staten Island, and as fast as they are recruited the men are provisioned, equipped and armed. Many artists have depicted this regiment also with red shirts with the collar sticking out over the jacket creating a "red collar.". It remains to be seen what sort of a commanding officer he will make. The consolidation will take place under the orders of the Army Corps Commander. (Sept. 7, 1861). He assured them that in a conversation with General Anthon, the General stated that he did not care where the men came from so long as they were furnished; he should make no inquiries whether they were members of the Department or not. Mr. Charles L. Curtis, of Hook and Ladder Company No. Some of the line officers are not very popular with their men. Amount due1,690 After his exchange he continued in the service, and received especial mention for his courageous conduct in capturing with his own hand the sword of a Georgia captain, and the battle-flag of the regiment.The sword was presented to Colonel Green by the commanding general, and he was promoted to a lieutenant-colonelcy. Located at the New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections. All the General wanted was the men. Note(s): Newspaper clippings, 1905, 1908, with other relevant clippings./ Prose and poetry. All the boys want to make them happy, is to get their pay. Colonel, 73rd New York Infantry. The election of Field Officers took place on the 6th instant. He was commissioned as Second Lieutenant by Gov. Battle Unit Details - The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service) It is expected that the officers will be prompt, and have their men upon the ground at the time indicated. Among the friends of the regiment who turned out to do them honor were the officers of the Ninety-third Regiment National Guard, under their Colonel G. B. Organized at Elmira, N. Y. July 3. 2 boxes (0.50 cu. 100 Cedar street. Excelsior (Second) Brigade. having reported at these head-quarters, in pursuance of orders from head-quarters Third Army Corps, for consolidation with the Seventy-third N. Y. Vols. Quite a large number yesterday were sworn in and signed the roll. They only need a few more recruits. Engine Company No __ $50 W. R. W. Chambers, Esq., then moved that the action of the Finance Committee, so far as the Committee itself, is concerned, be declared indorsed, which was unanimously adopted. The Second Fire Zouaves. 73rd Regiment or 73rd Infantry Regiment may refer to: 73rd Regiment of Foot (disambiguation), several units with of the British Army; . Company F, Captain Donalds, Lieutenants Shine and Feeny. He had been very busy himself, and could not say how the recruiting had been going on since the last meeting; but he presumed, owing to the election, that it had not been as favorable as he would like to see. 12 Chambers street, on Monday afternoon, at three o'clock. The uniform of the regiment will be dark-blue Zouave jacket and army blue Zouave pants, with leggings. Ox Run, D. C., Oct. 16, 1861. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Library Director of The New-York Historical Society, Two West 77th Street, New York, NY 10024./ Apr. Leonard was appointed by me, upon the recommendation of Major Gen. Sickles and Capt. Company H, Captain Lawrence; headquarters, house of Engine Company No. Personal donations . 1,945 Company D, Captain D. Crowley, Lieutenants Gleeson and Skinner. History - New York Infantry (Part 6) - Civil War Archive They are all uniformed, and in their blue pants and leather leggings, blue chasseur coats and caps of similar hue, show not a shadow of resemblance to the First Regiment Fire Zouaves. 17, War Department, A. G. O., January 12th, 1863, the consolidation is made as follows: The regiment was organized as a Zouave regiment, modeled after French units serving in North Africa that used specialized light infantry tactics and wore distinctive uniforms. The new organization will be known as the Seventy-third New York Volunteers. Moved to Savannah, Ga., June 30-July 7, 1865. Note(s): Song in six stanzas written following the discharge of Col. James Fairman in Sept. 1862; first line: Come all, ye brave fellows, and listen to my song./ Lyrics only./ Text within color illustrated border (De Marsan "eagle" border. Created / Published [New York] : [G.H. 70th New York Vols., or Collected this evening.675 You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. ..4,525 Description: 6 folders Chief Decker hoped not. He was postumously promoted to Brevet Brigadier General. Gettysburg Peach Orchard History - Visit Gettysburg The rumpus in Company K, on Thursday, while en route for the Park barracks, was caused by a difference between the men as to which lieutenant should command, the captain being temporarily absent. Forty-four enlisted men of Company F, 163d incorporated with Company C., Seventy-third N. Y. Vols. The 73d, the 4th regiment of the Excelsior brigade, was sometimes known. QuartermasterChas. This New Yorkrelated article is a stub. At Harrisons Landing. We would wish to state unanimously, for the good of our families and friends, that we have not as yet received one cent of the payment due to us by the United States Government, and, as far as we can hear, we are far from it yet. [C. O. Seventy-third N. Y. 73rd New York Infantry Regiment's Civil War Newspaper Clippings Speeches were made by Commissioner Wilson, John Decker, Esq., John S. Giles, Esq., Henry A. Thomas, Esq., and Major James J. Byrnes, which were in every feature, the same as those given to the first meeting on the matter mentioned by these gentlemen. Colonel Brewster commanded the Excelsior Brigade while the regiment was commanded by Major Burns. Gratitude to those who have honored me; pride that I have been thus honored, and regret that the cause of my honor should ever have existed, and, as it does exist, regret that the casualties of battle prevent me from once more taking the field and assisting to hasten the downfall and destruction of this rebellion. MR. EDITORAccording to the promise given you when I last saw you, I now proceed to give you a sketch of the proceedings in and around our camp. We regretted that the Colonel of the regiment was not present to see the reception. BrakeColl (2d N. Y. An election of officers will be held by the company this evening at 27 Greenwich street. 163rd Regiment, New York Infantry Organized at New York City and mustered in October 10, 1862, at Washington, D.C. William had been an old hand in the regiment, which formed part of the famed Excelsior . The Chief said he thought they had. Morand, 156 Bowery], [1862 or 1863] Subject Headings - United States.--Army.--New York Infantry Regiment, 163rd (1862-1863)--People - United States.--Army.--New York Infantry Regiment, 73rd (1861-1865)--People - Zouaves--Union--1860-1870 - Soldiers--Union--1860-1870 - Military uniforms--Union--1860-1870 "Hell in a Peach Orchard." All rights reserved. (Fourth Excelsior) will select to be mustered out, such as may he spared with least, detriment to the service. (No. The Quartermaster's Department, under Lieutenant John A. McCosker, is in most admirable working order. Note(s): Bio/History: Generally considered to be the first man killed in the Civil War. 513 p. United States. We hope that there may be no fooling with any deserters or disorderlies in this fire regiment. The largest portion of the papers are products of his military career and include letters to and from various government officials and militia officers around the country about the Cadets and organization of other zouave units; papers relating to Cadet business, social activities, and tour; papers relating to the 73rd New York Infantry (Fire Zouaves); lists of officers and men; manuals of arms and notes and diagrams relating to military drill; lists of equipment and uniforms; illustrations of zouave uniforms; newspaper clippings about Ellsworth and the Cadets; addresses to his troops; a few letters on temperance; papers concerning the proposed national militia bureau; and a photograph of Ellsworth in uniform. The 73rd New York Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment of Union Army in the American Civil War. Irish Colonels: Michael William Burns, 73rd New York Infantry In April of 1862 legislation changed the designation of the armed and uniformed 'Militia' to 'National Guard.' Notes: ** = served outside the Eastern Theater; x= did not complete organization * 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 5th Veteran 6th** 7th 7th Veteran 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th He is a gentleman who wins golden opinions from all who have the pleasure to meet him. The Second Fire Zouaves (Fourth regiment Excelsior Brigade), commanded by Colonel W. R. Brewster, has been designated as United States Volunteers, and not State volunteers, as they were at first supposed to be. 9, objected, believing that for the present it would be better to keep the bounty down to $35, so no other regiment were offering as high a bounty as the Fire Department. Colonel Leverich, commanding battalion of six companies of the 163d Regiment N. Y. S. F. A. Thirty-five enlisted men of Company D, 163d, incorporated with Company I, Seventy-third N. Y. Co. HCaptain Michael Murphy. He claimed that the gentleman from Hook and Ladder Company No. JUN 1990. It is expected the regiment will leave for the seat of war in about two weeks. Colonel Shaler will be at the headquarters during the afternoon and from six to seven in the evening, until further notice, to swear in men. (William Andrew), Sickles the incredible New York: Scribner, 1956. These are, I believe, intended for Frank Leslie's papers, and will enable the friends of the regiment to form an opinion of its present appearance when on parade. Officers Dismissed from the Army. Jones, Lucius, 1844- In the War of the rebellion from 1861 to 1865 [Fredonia, NY] 1913. Total. Our families now (a good many of them) are bordering on destitution; but what will it come to if they are to be deprived of subsistence much longer? Company G Captain John Feeney Ii is intended to forward his body to his relatives for interment. The disputed Colonelcy still excites considerable attention. Attached to 3rd Brigade, Abercrombie's Division, Defenses of Washington, to February, 1863. Company B, Captain T. Smith, Lieutenants Glass and Whitfield. The Common Council, it was understood, had agreed to give a bounty of $200 to each man, which will make a total bounty of $255 to each recruit. The most important of these was the presentation of the stand of colors to the regiment, which, I can assure you, was quite an imposing display, and passed off with great eclat. On the reverse, "Presented to Captain John P. Short, 73d N. Y. S. V., for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Williamsburgh, Fair Oaks, Seven Pines, Malvern Hill, Bristoe Station, and Wapping Heights, Va., 1862 3," surrounded by the words, "From the War Fund Committee of Brooklyn, N. Y. Wm. Ox Run D. C., Oct 10, 1861. The regiment is honored by a monument at Gettysburg, as well as onthe Excelsior Brigade monumentthere. They were fired on last night, but nobody hurt. Mr. Thomas moved as an amendment that it be increased to $55, which was accepted by Mr. Burns and adopted. Ellsworth, Elmer Ephraim. Burns claimed that there was enough money to warrant their offering $50. 19, 1938. The Chair said that he could not answer the gentleman's question, as he was not familiar enough with military matters. I regret to record the death of Fleming Roff, private in Company C, who was accidentally shot. After a good long march they were taken to the large room, near Jefferson Market, and rested here; they found a substantial collation. Rumor says to Colonel Charley May. The friends of this regiment held a large meeting at the Astor House yesterday and made arrangements to complete the organization. DISBANDED 1865. Materials date from the period the regiment was in Maryland and Virginia. 20. Lieutenant-ColonelJohn B. Leverich. The Civil War Archives: Union Regimental Histories: New York, Reconstruction: America's Unfinished Revolution, 1863-1877, New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center - Civil War - 73rd Infantry Regiment, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=73rd_New_York_Infantry_Regiment&oldid=1149360114, Second Fire Zouaves, Excelsior Zouaves, 4th Excelsior Regiment, This page was last edited on 11 April 2023, at 18:58. 33rd New York Infantry Regiment - Wikipedia Captain William Fisk was captured. [New York] : H. De Marsan, 1862. He believed that every man lent his aid from a sense of duty, and with a view of saving the regiment from consolidation. Barram, Rick. All of the uncommissioned staff of the 163d N. Y. The regiment lost 3 men wounded and Lieutenant Henry Tremain captured, Company G was consolidated with Company E, and 375 men transferred in from the 163rd New York Infantry. Company K, Captain Purtell; headquarters, house of Engine Company No. This regiment is now likely to be raised. Lieut.-Colonel Burns has set himself to work with a will to fill up the regiment, and that he will succeed should be the wish of all who feel an interest in the Second Fire Zouaves. Matters in this regiment have for several weeks past stood in abeyance. The monotony of the meeting was quite destroyed by a warm passage at arms between Commissioner Wilson and the gallant Major Byrnes, the former having expressed his surprise that the Major should claim that the One Hundred and Sixty-Third Regiment conferred any honor upon the Second Fire Zouaves by becoming consolidated with it, and charging the officers of the former, with having for their principal object the dollars and cents. GENERAL PATTERSON'S BRIGADE 2023 New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center. 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