The Fourth Alabama Painting by Don Troiani

First Brigade, Second Division

The 8th New York State Militia, Company K, Corps Engineers, circa 1861

The 8th New York State Militia, Company K, Corps Engineers, circa 1861

Eighth New York State Militia

Mustered in United States service for three months 25 April, 1861. Arrived at Washington, D. C., 18 May, 1861

COLONEL G LYONS
G Lyons was appointed colonel, 8th New York State Militia, on 31 March, 1855, dated 18 December, 1854, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on 25 April, 1861.

LIEUTENANT COLONEL C G WATERBURY
C G Waterbury was appointed major, 8th New York State Militia, on 4 October, 1858, dated 21 September, 1858, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on 25 April, 1861.

MAJOR O F WENTWORTH
O F Wentworth was appointed major, 8th New York State Militia, on 4 October, 1858, dated 21 September, 1858, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on 25 April, 1861.

Company A: CAPT. J O JOHNSTON
The company was accepted and mustered in state service for three months at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, on 23 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on 25 April, 1861.
Company B: CAPT. T SWANeY
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, on 23 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on 25 April, 1861.
Company C: CAPT. E BURGER
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, on 23 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on 25 April, 1861.
Company D: CAPT. E D LAWRENCE
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, on 23 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on 25 April, 1861.
Company E: CAPT. M GriFFIN
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, on 23 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on 25 April, 1861. Captain M Griffin, 8th New York State Militia, Company E, was captured at the first battle of Bull Run on 21 July, 1861.
Company F: CAPT. L BUCK
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, on 23 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on 25 April, 1861.
Company G: CAPT. W S CARR
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, on 23 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on 25 April, 1861.
Company H: CAPT. S N GREGORY
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, on 23 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on 25 April, 1861.
Company I Varian's Light Artillery: CAPT. J M VARIAN
The company was accepted in state service for three months as light artillery at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York City, New York, on 19 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on 25 April, 1861, dated 20 April, 1861 (See Varian's Light Artillery).
Corps Engineers: CAPT. W M WALTON
A detachment of Corps Engineers (24) was accepted in state service for three months at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, on 23 April, 1861.

Organisation of 8th New York State Militia at the first battle of Bull Run, 21 July, 1861: Colonel G Lyons, Lieutenant Colonel C G Waterbury, Major O F Wentworth; Company A, Captain J O Johnston; Company B, Captain T Swaney; Company C, Captain E Burger; Company D, Captain E D Lawrence; Company E, Captain M Griffin; Company F, Captain L Buck; Company G, Captain W S Carr; Company H, Captain S N Gregory; Corps Engineers, Captain W M Walton

Sources

"New York 24 April - The eighth, thirteenth, twenty-eighth, and the sixty-ninth regiments, nearly 3,000 strong, embarked yesterday afternoon from Annapolis, on the steamers Marion, Alabama, and James Adger."

National Republican (Washington, D. C.), 24 April, 1861 - Departure of troops from New York

"It appears that an order had been received to the effect that the Grey troop should leave the howitzers and take six 6 pounders."

"In Hudson street, the Grey troop, numbering 100 men, with a battery of six 6-pounders and thirty-six horses, turned down and proceeded to Pier No. 13, where they embarked on board the steamship Montgomery."

The New York Tribune (New York City, New York County, New York), 24 April, 1861 - Departure of the 8th, 13th, and 69th N. Y. Regiments

"New York 23 April - The Eighth, Thirteenth, Sixty-ninth Regiments, sailed today - the latter accompanied to the pier by about 1,000 recruits forwhom there is yet no means of transportation."

"The steamer Marion sailed at 6 o'clock with the 13th Brooklyn Regiment, and the U.S. brig Perry in tow. The James Adger, with the 69th Regiment, and the Alabama, with the 8th Regiment, sailed at the same time."

Evening Star (Washington, D. C.), 26 April, 1861

"At early dawn we moved up the harbour and joined our fleet, which had proceeded us during the night to Annapolis harbour."

New York Times (New York City, New York County, New York), 29 April, 1861 - Headquarters Eighth Regiment, N. Y. S. M., on board steamer Alabama, 26 April, 1861

"A detachment of 300 men, of the Eighth New York Regiment, with two pieces of artillery, are entrenching themselves on an elevation about ten miles from Annapolis, completely commanding the road to Baltimore. The position is on the north side of Severn River."

Sunbury American (Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania), 4 May, 1861 - Annapolis, 29 April, 1861, 6 o'clock P.M.

"James Bennetts, Esq., - In yout account of the departure of the Eighth regiment from New York city for this place last Wednesday, you were very nearly correct, but you left out company H altogehter. Now my company turned out ninety-seven muskets, and three commissioned officers."

New York Herald (New York City, New York County, New York), 5 May, 1861 - Letter from Capt. Gregory, Annapolis, 2 May, 1861

"The erection of fortifications at Round Bay, on the River Severn - Company C, of the Eighth regiment, returned to their quarters here this afternoon, being relieved by Company G. Last Sunday they went up the river Severn about ten miless, to a point called Round Bay, and commenced the erection of a fortification, naming it Fort Grey, in honour of the Washington Greys, Eighth regiment. It is built on an eminence called Mount Misery, and commands rge entire county for a mile around it, including the turnpike road from Baltimore to Washington and the river Severn."

New York Herald (New York City, New York County, New York), 9 May, 1861 - Military Depot, Annapolis, 2 May, 1861

"The 8th regiment New York Militia, 1,000 men, under command of Col. Lyons, are encamped in 80 tents on the heights in the rear of the Relay House. The 6th regiment, Massachusetts, are encamped in 108 tents on a high bluff, half a mile west of Relay House, and near the railway. The Boston Light Artillery are doing good service here. They have six pieces, 75 horses, and number 105 men. The first section commands the bridge from a prominence; the second is stationed near the railroad, and within a few rods of the Relay House, and commands the railroad and river. The third has not yet been assigned a position."

Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia), 13 May, 1861 - U.S. forces at Relay House, 6 P.M., 11 May, 1861

"Elk Ridge, Camp Morgan, Sunday Morning, 12 May, 1861 - Thursday night, May 2d, we left Camp Misery, where our Company and Company D were engaged in erecting fortifications to command the road from Baltimore, where the secession troops had to pass, and on last Sunday evening we left Annapolis for this place, which is about nine miles from Baltimore, and are now here, although we do not know how soon we may have to leave for some other place."

Commercial Advertiser (New York City, New York County, New York), 14 May, 1861 - Capture of the Steam Gun

"We are now encamped at a palce called Elk Ridge, seven miles from Baltimore, on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. We arrived here last Sunday, at 1 o'clock P. M., from Annapolis, where we have been stationed since we left the steamer Alabama, which brought us from New York."

Daily Evening Standard (New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts), 16 May, 1861 - Camp Morgan, Elk Ridge, Md., 11 May, 1861

"The following positions, as nearly as we can learn, are occupied by the northern troops in and around Washington: The 5th Regiment N.Y.S.M., Colonel Schwarzwealder, 1,100 men, is quartered in the City of Washington. The 6th Regiment N.Y.S.M., Colonel Pinckney, 850 men, is quartered in the City of Washington and at Annapolis. The 7th Regiment N.Y.S.M., Colonel Lefferts, 1,300 men, is encamped on Prospect Hill, a mile from the White House. The 8th Regiment N.Y.S.M., Colonel Lyons, 960 men, occupy the Relay House, and a detachment is also stationed at Annapolis. The 12th Regiment N.Y.S.M., Colonel Butterfield, 950 men, is quartered in the City. The 13th Regiment N.Y.S.M. (Brooklyn), Colonel Smith, 1,100 men, is stationed at Annapolis. The 20th Regiment (Ulster) N.Y.S.M., Colonel Pratt, 800 men, is stationed in Washington. The 25th Regiment (Albany) N.Y.S.M., Colonel Bryan, 800 men, is quartered in Washington. The 28th Regiment (Brooklyn) N.Y.S.M., Colonel M. Bennett, 550 men, is quartered in Washington. The 69th Regiment N.Y.S.M., Colonel Corcoran, 1,100 men, is quartered on Georgetown Heights, near the college. The 71st Regiment N.Y.S.M., Colonel Vosburgh, 1,100 men, occupy the Navy yard. They also have control of three boats on the river, manned with 75 men each. The Alexandria bridge is also in charge of the 71st, 150 men stationed on the bridge with three pieces of ordnance. The 1st Regiment Firemen Zouaves (Volunteers), Colonel E. E. Ellsworth, 1,015 men, will soon be encamped on Georgetown Heights. They have been quartered in the Capital. Governor Sprague's Rhode Islanders, Colonel Burnside, 1,100 men, are quartered in the City of Washington. The 6th Regiment Massachusetts occupies the Relay House, nine miles from Baltimore. The 8th Massachusetts Regiment is quartered in Washington. A Regiment of Pennsylvania troops is stationed at the Relay House with the Massachusetts 6th and New York 8th, while the remainder is stationed in Washington. The 4th New jersey Regiment has gone into encampment on Meridian Hill, near the camp of the New York 7th. About 2,700 New Jersey soldiers are quartered in Washington."

Belmont Chronicle (St Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio), 16 May, 1861 - Positions of Northern troops in the South

"This morning at a quarter to 12m., a train arrived from Baltimore, having on board the New York Eighth Regiment, consisting of eight full companies of one hundred men each. This regiment left New York on 22d of last month, and have been on laborious duty ever since."

Evening Star (Washington, D. C.), 18 May, 1861 - More troops. Arrival of the New York Eighth Regiment. They go into camp

"This splendid regiment reached this city about noon on Saturday, bringing with them their camp equipage, and immediately marched out to Kalorama, where they pitched their tents."

National Republican (Washington, D. C.), 20 May, 1861 - Arrival of New York Eighth regiment

"The New York Regiment - This regiment took up position upon an elevated tract of land, near the residence of the late William A. Talbott, whilst the officers occupy the family mansion."

"The regiment consists of 848 men, exclusive of the band and the sick who were left at Annapolis, together with the celebrated Washington Troop of New York, known as Company I, commanded by Captain J. M. Varian, and mustering 100 men. The companies bivouacked at what the men call Camp Dobbin, are as follows: Company A, Captain James O. Johnston, 100 men. Company B, Captain Thomas Swany, 122 men. Company C, Captain Edward Burgen, 90 men. Company D, Captain E. D. Lawrence, 110 men Company E, Captain Mortimer Griffin, 92 men. Company F, Captain Leander Buck, 120 men. Company G, Captain W. S. Carr, 90 men. Company H, Captain Samuel Gregory, 94 men. In addition there is a corps of engineers mustering twenty-four, and a drum corps of sixty men."

Sacramento Daily Union (Sacramento, Sacramento County, California), 23 May, 1861 - Military movements of the Government in Maryland

"At Arlington House, we found the New York eighth regiment, Col. Lyons, snugly encamped. Their battery, which arrived her early yesterday morning, is with them, and they have placed it so that it would fall fearfully upon any attacking party."

National Republican (Washington, D. C.), 28 May, 1861 - Over the river

"On leaving the encampment of the Sixty-ninth yesterday afternoon my next case was to visit the Eighth, who are encamped on the grounds at the back of the mansion belonging to General Lee, who, as your readers are aware, has joined the rebel army. The Eighth regiment consists of one thousand men, under command of Colonel George Lyons. Attached to the regiment is the Washington Grey troop, with a battery of six six pounders, under the command of Captain J. M. Varian. The troop numbers one hundred and twenty-five men."

New York Herald (New York City, New York County, New York), 10 June, 1861 - The Eighth New York Regiment, Arlington House, 5 June, 1861

Books/ Manuscripts

Third Annual Assembly of the Bureau of Military Record, State of New York, transmitted to the legislature, Albany, 2 February, 1866: Services of New York Militia regiments in 1861, pp282-293

New York in the War of Rebellion, 1861-1865, Volume 1, by Frederick Phisterer

The Union Army: A history of military affairs in the loyal states 1861-65, records of the regiments in the Union Army, cyclopedia of battles, memoirs of commanders and soldiers, Volume 2, New York, Maryland, West Virginia and Ohio

Notes

The 8th New York State Militia was authorised by a proclamation calling for 75,000 militia to serve three months on 15 April, 1861, and was accepted in state service for three months at New York City, New York County, New York, on 23 April, 1861.

Organisation of 8th New York Regiment (490), Third Brigade (New York City), First Division, New York State Militia, 16 January, 1861: Colonel G Lyons, Lieutenant Colonel C G Waterbury, Major O F Wentworth; Company A (40), Captain C H Burtis; Company B (43), Captain H Moore, Jr.; Company C (41), Captain E Burgers; Company D (69), Captain E D Lawrence; Company E (51), Captain J L Frazer; Company F (65), Captain L Buck; Company G (-), Vacant; Company H (51), Captain S N Gregory; Company I (65), Cavalry/ Troop, Captain J M Varian

The 8th New York State Militia, Companies F and H, were stationed at Centre Market Armory, on Grand and Centre Streets, New York City, New York County, New York, in the evening on 15 April, 1861.

Accepted in state service for three months, New York City, New York County, New York, 19-23 April, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia, Company I/ Varian's Light Artillery, was accepted in state service for three months at New York City, New York County, New York, on 19 April, 1861, and Companies A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H for three months on 23 April, 1861.

Special Orders No.8, Headquarters, First Division, New York State Militia, New York City, New York County, New York, 20 April, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia, under the command of Colonel G Lyons, and the 69th New York State Militia, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R Nugent, were ordered to Washington, D. C., by Special Orders No.8, Headquarters, First Division, New York State Militia, New York City, New York County, New York, on 23 April, 1861, dated 20 April, 1861.

Organisation of 8th New York State Militia, 22 April, 1861: Colonel G Lyons, Lieutenant Colonel C G Waterbury, Major O F Wentworth; Company A (107), Captain J O Johnson; Company B (113), Captain T Swaney; Company C (87), Captain E Burger; Company D (107), Captain E D Lawrence; Company E (115), Captain M Griffin; Company F (115), Captain L Buck; Company G (109), Captain W S Carr; Company H (100), Captain S N Gregory; Company I (119), Troop/ Corps Artillery, Captain J M Varian; Right General Guide G Law, Left General Guide Cook, Jr.; Corps Engineers (24), Captain & Engineer W M Walton

Note: The 8th New York State Militia was stationed at the Centre Market Armory, on Grand and Centre Streets, New York City, New York County, New York, on 21 April, 1861.

New York City to Annapoils, 23-25 April, 1861

The 8th New York State Militia (900/1,045) was ordered to proceed by the steamer Alabama on the North/ Hudson River, at Pier No.36, junction of North Monroe and West Streets, New York City, New York County, New York, to Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, at 6/7 PM on 23 April, 1861, and was accompanied by a detachment of the 5th Massachusetts Infantry (6), Company H, under the command of First Lieutenant K Stark, and a detachment of the 7th New York State Militia (25). The regiment arrived at Annapolis Roads, two and a half miles southeast of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, at 8 PM on 25 April, 1861.

Note: The 8th New York State Militia was ordered to rendezvous at Union Square, between Broadway and Fourth Avenue and West Fourteenth and West Seventeenth Streets, New York City, New York County, New York, at 8 AM on 23 April, 1861.

Steamer Alabama: 8th New York State Militia, Colonel G Lyons; Steamer Marion: 13th New York State Militia, Colonel A Smith; Steamer James Adger: 69th New York State Militia, Colonel M Corcoran

Note: The 8th New York State Militia, on board the steamer Alabama; 13th New York State Militia, on board the steamer Marion; the 69th New York State Militia, on board the steamer James Adger; and the United States brig Perry, were stationed opposite the Rappahannock River, sixty miles north of Fort Monroe, Artillery School of Practice, Old Point Comfort, Elizabeth City County, Virginia, at 10.45/11 AM on 25 April, 1861.

Department of Annapoils, 27 April-17 May, 1861

The 8th New York State Militia was ordered to proceed by the steamer Alabama on the Severn River to Annapolis Harbour, southeast of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in the morning on 26 April, 1861.

Disembarkation at Foot Wharf, United States Naval Academy, on Hanover Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 26 April, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia disembarked at Foot Wharf, United States Naval Academy, on Hanover Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in the morning on 26 April, 1861.

Note: Varian's Light Artillery, 8th New York State Militia, Company I, was ordered to proceed by the steamer Montgomery to Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, at 5/6 AM on 24 April, 1861, and arrived at Annapolis Roads, two and a half miles southeast of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in the evening on 25 April, 1861 (See Varian's Light Artillery).

Note: Two companies of the 8th New York State Militia (250) were ordered to Annapolis Junction, Howard County, Maryland, at in the morning on 28 April, 1861.

Troops stationed at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 28 April, 1861: Brigadier General B F Butler, Third Brigade, Second Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia; 8th New York State Militia (1,045), Colonel G Lyons; 13th New York State Militia (500), Colonel A Smith; 25th New York State Militia (500), Colonel M K Bryan; 8th Massachusetts Infantry (70/77), Company K, Captain H S Briggs

Note: Four companies of the 8th New York State Militia, under the command of Colonel G Lyons, were stationed at United States Naval Academy, on Hanover Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland; Companies C and D, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C G Waterbury, at Fort Grey/ Morgan, Mount Misery, on the east bank of Round Bay, seven miles northwest of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland; and two companies at Annapolis Junction, Howard County, Maryland, on 28 April, 1861.

Fort Greys/Morgan, Companies C, D, & G, 28 April-4 May, 1861

The 8th New York State Militia, Companies C and D, and a section of Varian's Light Artillery, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C G Waterbury, arrived at Mount Misery, on the east bank of R Round Bay, seven miles northwest of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in the evening on 28 April, 1861.

Note: The 8th New York State Militia, Companies C and D, and a section of Varian's Light Artillery were assigned to build Fort Greys/ Morgan, Mount Misery, on the east bank of Round Bay, seven miles northwest of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in the evening on 28 April, 1861.

Fort Greys/ Morgan, Mount Misery, on the east bank of Round Bay, seven miles northwest of Annapolis, to Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Company C, 2 May, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia, Company C, was stationed at Fort Greys/ Morgan, Mount Misery, on the east bank of Round Bay, seven miles northwest of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, between 28 April and 2 May, 1861, and was ordered to Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in the afternoon on 2 May, 1861.

Garrison duty at Fort Greys/ Morgan, Mount Misery, on the east bank of Round Bay, seven miles northwest of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Company G, 2-4 May, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia, Company G, was ordered to Fort Greys/ Morgan, Mount Misery, on the east bank of Round Bay, seven miles northwest of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on 2 May, 1861, and was stationed at Fort Greys/ Morgan, Mount Misery, on the east bank of Round Bay, seven miles northwest of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, between 2 and 4 May, 1861.

Fort Greys/ Morgan, Mount Misery, on the east bank of Round Bay, seven miles northwest of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Companies D & G, 4 May, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia, Companies D and G, were ordered to proceed by a propeller to Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in the evening on 4 May, 1861.

Note: A detachment of the 6th New York State Militia (250), Companies B, F, G, and K, under the command of Acting Lieutenant Colonel & Major M G Rathbone, were stationed at Fort Greys/ Morgan, Mount Misery, on the east bank of Round Bay, seven miles northwest of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in the morning on 5 May, 1861 (See the Three Months' Volunteers, Departments of Annapolis and Maryland).

New York City, New York County, New York, to Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, detachment, 4-6 May, 1861: A detachment of the 8th New York State Militia, (75), was ordered to proceed by the steamer Columbia at Pier No.4, junction of Morris and West Streets, New York City, New York County, New York, to Washington, D. C., at 6 PM on 4 May, 1861, and was accompanied by the Albany Burgess Corps, 25th New York State Militia, Company R, and a detachment of the 71st New York State Militia (28). The detachment of the 8th New York State Militia arrived at Annapolis Roads, two and a half miles southeast of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, at 5 AM on 6 May, 1861.

Steamer Columbia: Major C H Smith, 71st New York State Militia; Albany Burgesses Corps, 25th New York State Militia, Company R (86), Captain H Kingsley; 8th New York State Militia, detachment (75); 71st New York State Militia, detachment (28)

Note: A detachment of the 8th New York State Militia to guard equipment for recruits of the 8th New York State Militia, on board the steamer Columbia, in the evening on 4 May, 1861.

Annapoils to Relay House, 5 May, 1861

The 8th New York State Militia was ordered to proceed by the Annapolis & Elkridge Railroad to Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, at 6 AM the 5 May, 1861, and was accomapnied by Brigadier General B F Butler, Third Brigade, Second Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. The regiment arrived by the Washington, Branch, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, at Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, at 11 AM on 5 May, 1861.

Note: The 8th New York State Militia was ordered to Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, at 9 PM the 4 May, 1861, and the Boston Light Artillery arrived at B Hobbs, south of the Washington Turnpike, Elkridge Landing, Howard County, Maryland, at 8/10 PM on 5 May, 1861 (See the Three Months' Volunteers, Departments of Annapolis and Maryland).

Dr J Hall's farm, on Clermont Hill/ Elkridge Heights, one & a half miles southwest of Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, 5 May, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia was stationed at Dr J Hall's farm, on Clermont Hill/ Elkridge Heights, one and a half miles southwest of Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, at 12 PM on 5 May, 1861.

Note: The 6th Massachusetts Infantry arrived at Camp Butler, Dr J Hall's farm, on Elkridge Heights, one and a half miles southwest of Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, at 5 PM on 5 May, 1861 (See the Three Months' Volunteers, Department of Washington).

Camp Dobbin/ Morgan, G W Dobbin's/W A Talbot's farm, on Elkridge Heights, three quarters of a mile west of Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, 5 May, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia arrived at Camp Dobbin/ Morgan, G W Dobbin's/W A Talbot's farm, on Elkridge Heights, three quarters of a mile west of Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, at 1.30 PM on 5 May, 1861.

Organisation of 8th New York State Militia (848), Camp Dobbin, G W Dobbin's/ W A Talbot's farm, on Elkridge Heights, three quarters of a mile west of Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, 7 May, 1861: Colonel G Lyons, Lieutenant Colonel C G Waterbury, Major O F Wentworth; Company A (100), Captain J O Johnstone; Company B (122), Captain T Swaney; Company C (90), Captain E Burger; Company D (110), Captain E D Lawrence; Company E (92), Captain M Griffin; Company F (120), Captain L Buck; Company G (90), Captain W S Carr; Company H (94), Captain S N Gregory; Corps Engineers (24), Captain & Engineer W M Walton

Note: Brigadier General B F Butler, Third Brigade, Second Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, was stationed at T Donaldson's, three quarters of a mile southwest of Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, on 7 May, 1861.

Capture of R Winan's steam gun at Ellicott's Mills, Baltimore County, Maryland, Company C, 10 May, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia, Company C, under the command of Major A M Cook, Boston Light Artillery, was ordered to proceed by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, to Ellicott's Mills, Baltimore County, Maryland, in the afternoon on 10 May, 1861, and was accompanied by the 6th Massachusetts Infantry, Company A, and a section of the Boston Light Artillery.

Troops ordered to capture R Winan's steam gun at Ellicott's Mills, Baltimore County, Maryland, 10 May, 1861: Major A M Cook, Boston Light Artillery; 6th Massachusetts Infantry, Company A, Captain J A Sawtelle; 8th New York State Militia, Company C, Captain E Burger; Boston Light Artillery, section, Third Lieutenant C C E Mortimer

Note: The 8th New York State Militia, Company C, was ordered to capture R Winan's steam gun at Ellicott's Mills, Baltimore County, Maryland, in the afternoon on 10 May, 1861.

Troops stationed at & in the vicinity of Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, 12 May, 1861: Brigadier General B F Butler, Third Brigade, Second Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia; 6th Massachusetts Infantry (635), Colonel E F Jones; 8th New York State Militia (900), Colonel G Lyons; Boston Light Artillery (105/116), Major A M Cook (See the Three Months' Volunteers, Department of Washington)

Occupation of Baltimore, 13-16 May, 1861

Five companies of the 8th New York State Militia, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C G Waterbury, were ordered to proceed by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to Baltimore City, Maryland, in the afternoon on 13 May, 1861, and were accompanied by a detachment of the 6th Massachusetts Infantry, a section of the Boston Light Artillery, and Brigadier General B F Butler, Third Brigade, Second Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. Five companies of the 8th New York State Militia arrived at Camden Station, corner of South Howard and Camden Streets, Baltimore City, Maryland, at 7/8 PM the on 13 May, 1861 (See the Three Months' Volunteers, Departments of Annapolis and Maryland).

Note: The 8th Massachusetts Infantry arrived by the Washington Branch, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, at Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, on 13 and 14 May, 1861, and five companies of the 8th New York State Militia were ordered to Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, at 4 PM on 13 May, 1861.

Federal Hill, between Great Hughes & Cross Streets, & Hanover & Covington Streets, Baltimore City, Maryland, 5 companies, 13 May, 1861: The five companies of the 8th New York State Militia was ordered to Federal Hill, between Great Hughes and Cross Streets, and Hanover and Covington Streets, Baltimore City, Maryland, in the evening on 13 May, 1861.

Note: Brigadier General B F Butler, Third Brigade, Second Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, set up headquarters at P Shillinger's Observatory Hotel, on Federal Hill, between Great Hughes and Cross Streets, and Hanover and Covington Streets, Baltimore City, Maryland, in the evening on 13 May, 1861, and a detachment of the 6th Massachusetts Infantry and the five companies of the 8th New York State Militia were stationed at an old frame house on Hamburg Street; Public School No.10, corner of Warren and Williams Streets; Armstrong's Hall, corner of Light and Montgomery Streets; and the Watchman Engine House, on Montgomery Street, Baltimore City, Maryland, between 13 and 14 May, 1861.

Troops stationed at Federal Hill, between Great Hughes & Cross Streets, & Hanover and Covington Streets, Baltimore City, Maryland, 13-16 May, 1861: Brigadier General B F Butler, Third Brigade, Second Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia; 6th Massachusetts Infantry (500), detachment, Colonel E F Jones; 8th New York State Militia (450), 5 companies, Lieutenant Colonel C G Waterbury; Boston Light Artillery, section, Major A M Cook

Note: Five companies of the 8th New York State Militia were stationed at Camp Federal, Federal Hill, between Great Hughes and Cross Streets, and Hanover and Covington Streets, Baltimore City, Maryland, in the evening on 13 May, 1861.

Federal Hill, between Great Hughes & Cross Streets, & Hanover & Covington Streets, Baltimore City, to Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, 5 companies, 16 May, 1861: Five companies of 8th New York State Militia were ordered to proceed by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, on 16 May, 1861, and were accompanied by a detachment of the 6th Massachusetts Infantry, a section of the Boston Light Artillery and Brigadier General B F Butler, Third Brigade, Second Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. Five companies of the 8th New York State Militia arrived at Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, at 5 PM on 16 May, 1861.

Note: Brigadier General B F Butler, Third Brigade, Second Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, arrived by the Washington Branch, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, in the evening on 16 May, 1861, and was appointed major general, United States Volunteers, by General Orders No.64, Paragraph I, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D. C., on 20 August, 1861, dated 18 May, 1861. The 8th New York State Militia was stationed at Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, between 5 and 18 May, 1861.

Relay House to Washington, 18 May, 1861

The 8th New York State Militia arrived by the Washington Branch, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, at Washington, D. C., via Annapolis Junction, Howard County, Maryland, at 11.45 AM on 18 May, 1861.

Note: The 8th New York State Militia was ordered to rendezvous at Relay House/ Washington Junction, Howard County, Maryland, in the morning on 18 May, 1861.

Department of Washington, 18-26 May, 1861

The 8th New York State Militia was ordered to T R Lovett's, Kalorama, on Rock Creek, junction of West Twenty-third and North S Streets, Washington, D. C., in the evening on 18 May, 1861.

Special Orders No.89 1/2, Headquarters of the Army, Washington, D. C., 22 May, 1861: Major General C W Sandford, First Division, New York State Militia, was assigned to command the 8th New York State Militia at T R Lovett's, Kalorama, on Rock Creek, junction of West Twenty-third and North S Streets, Washington, D. C., by Special Orders No.89 1/2, Headquarters of the Army, Washington, D. C., on 22 May, 1861.

Note: The 8th New York State Militia was stationed at Camp Mansfield, T R Lovett's, Kalorama, on Rock Creek, junction of West Twenty-third and North S Streets, Washington, D. C., between 17 and 26 May, 1861.

Mustered for three months, Washington, D. C., 24 May, 1861, dated 25 April, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia was mustered in United States service for three months at Washington, D. C., by Brevet Captain & Assistant Adjutant General W D Wipple, United States Adjutant General's Department, on 24 May, 1861, dated 25 April, 1861.

Note: Brevet Captain & Assistant Adjutant General W D Wipple, United States Adjutant General's Department, was assigned to the Second Division, McDowell's Army, at the first battle of Bull Run on 21 July, 1861, and was appointed captain and assistant adjutant general, United States Adjutant General's Department, by General Orders No.62, Paragraph II, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D. C., on 22 August, 1861, dated 3 August, 1861.

Headquarters, Department of Fairfax, Arlington House/ Lee-Custis Mansion, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia, 25 May, 1861: Major General C W Sandford, First Division, New York State Militia, set up headquarters at Arlington House/ Lee-Custis Mansion, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 25 May, 1861.

Department of Northeastern Virginia, 27 May-24 July, 1861

The 8th New York State Militia was ordered across the Long Bridge, on the Potomac River, at Washington, D. C., in the morning on 26 May, 1861, and arrived at Camp Sandford, rear of Arlington House/ Lee-Custis Mansion, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia, at 8 PM the same day.

Note: The camp of the 8th New York State Militia was named Camp Sandford by General Orders No.1, Headquarters Eighth Regiment, N. Y. S. T., Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 27 May, 1861.

Distribution of New York State Militia, Alexandria County, Virginia, 27 May, 1861: The 5th New York State Militia was stationed at Camp Union, north of the wagon road, half a mile east of Ball's Crossroads, Alexandria County, Virginia; the 7th New York State Militia, Companies A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, at Hunting Park Racecourse, half a mile north of Columbia Springs, Alexandria County, Virginia; the 8th New York State Militia and Varian's Light Artillery at Camp Sandford, rear of Arlington House/ Lee-Custis Mansion, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia; the 12th New York State Militia south of the Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Railroad, a quarter of a mile southwest of Roach's Mills (old cotton factory), on Four Miles Run, Alexandria County, Virginia; the 25th New York State Militia at J Roach's farm, Prospect Hill, on Hoe Hill, 200 yards south of the toll gate on the Columbia Turnpike, Alexandria County, Virginia; the 28th New York State Militia at Camp Crooke, north of the wagon road, one mile east of Ball's Crossroads, Alexandria County, Virginia; and the 69th New York State Militia at Camp Corcoran, a quarter of a mile southwest of W Ross' farm, Rosslyn, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 27 May, 1861.

General Orders No.1, Paragraph III, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, 28 May, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia was assigned to Colonel S P Heintzelman, 17th United States Infantry, by General Orders No.1, Paragraph III, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 28 May, 1861.

Note: Varian's Light Artillery arrived at Camp Sandford, rear of Arlington House/ Lee-Custis Mansion, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 27 May, 1861.

General Orders No.1, Paragraph I, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, 28 May, 1861: Brigadier General I McDowell, United States Army, assumed command of the Department of Northeastern Virginia by General Orders No.1, Paragraph I, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, 28 May, 1861.

Note: Brigadier General I McDowell, United States Army, was stationed at Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, in the morning on 28 May, 1861.

Special Orders No.5, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, 3 June, 1861: The 1st Connecticut Infantry, the 8th New York State Militia, and 25th New York State Militia were temporarily assigned to Brigadier General D Tyler, Connecticut Miltia, by Special Orders No.5, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Arlington, Alexandria, County, Virginia, on 3 June, 1861.

Special Orders No.18, Paragraph I, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Arlington, Alexandria, County, Virginia, 1 July, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia and the 14th New York State Militia were assigned to Colonel A Porter, 16th United States Infantry, by Special Orders No.18, Paragraph I, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Arlington, Alexandria, County, Virginia, on 1 July, 1861.

General Orders No.13, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Arlington, Alexandria County, Virginia, 8 July, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia was assigned to the First Brigade, Second Division, McDowell's Army, under the command of Colonel A Porter, 16th United States Infantry, by General Orders No.13, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Arlington, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 8 July, 1861.

Grand review at Hunting Park Racecourse, half a mile north of Columbia Springs, Alexandria County, Virginia, 17 June, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia was ordered to Hunting Park Racecourse, half a mile north of Columbia Springs, Alexandria County, Virginia, in the afternoon on 17 June, 1861.

Note: The 8th New York State Militia was reviewed by the Secretary of War S Cameron at Hunting Park Racecourse, half a mile north of Columbia Springs, Alexandria County, Virginia, in the afternoon on 17 June, 1861.

Balloon reconnaissance at Camp McDowell/ Tyler, a quarter of a mile northwest of W Taylor's Tavern, north of the Leesburg & Alexandria Turnpike, one mile southeast of Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, detachment, 23 June, 1861: A detachment of the 8th New York State Militia was ordered to escort Professor T S C Lowe's inflated balloon to W Taylor's Tavern, north of the Leesburg & Alexandria Turnpike, one mile southeast of Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, at 10 AM on 23 June, 1861, and was accompanied by Captain A W Whipple, United States Corps Topographical Engineers.

Note: Professor T S C Lowe arrived at Fort Corcoran, a quarter of a mile southwest of W Ross' farm, Rosslyn, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia, in the evening on 22 June, 1861, and made an ascension at Camp McDowell/ Tyler, a quarter of a mile northwest of W Taylor's Tavern, north of the Leesburg & Alexandria Turnpike, one mile southeast of Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, in the afternoon on 24 June, 1861.

Disposition of First Brigade, Second Division, McDowell's Army, 15 July, 1861: Colonel A Porter, 16th United States Infantry, Headquarters, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia; 8th New York State Militia, Colonel G Lyons, Camp Sandford, rear of Arlington House/ Lee-Custis Mansion, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia; 14th New-York State Militia, Colonel A M Wood, Camp Porter, a quarter of a mile south of Arlington House/ Lee-Custis Mansion, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia; 27th New-York Infantry, Colonel H W Slocum, Camp Anderson, Franklin Square, on North K Street, between West Twelfth and Fourteenth Streets, Washington, D. C.; United States Battalion Infantry, Major G Sykes, 14th United States Battalion Infantry, Camp Turnbull, north of the Columbia Turnpike, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia; United States Marine Corps Battalion, Major J G Reynolds, United States Marine Barracks, between East Eighth and Ninth Streets and South G and I Streets, Washington, D. C.; United States Battalion Cavalry, Major I N Palmer, 2nd United States Cavalry, Cavalry Camp, Johnson's farm, a quarter of a mile west of the tollgate on the Columbia Turnpike, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia; 5th United States Artillery, Light Company D, Captain C Griffin, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia

Note: The 1st United States Cavalry, Companies A and E; the 2nd United States Cavalry, Companies G and I; and the 2nd United States Dragoons, Company K, under the command of Major I N Palmer, 2nd United States Cavalry, were stationed at Johnson's farm, a quarter of a mile west of the tollgate on the Columbia Turnpike, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 15 July, 1861.

Advance to Centreville, 16-18 July, 1861

The 8th New York State Militia was ordered to Bailey's Crossroads, Fairfax County, Virginia, at 3 PM on 16 July, 1861, and arrived by the Columbia Turnpike at Holmes Run, one mile southeast of Bailey's Crossroads, Fairfax County, via Arlington Mills, Alexandria County, Virginia, at 7 PM the same day.

Note: The 8th New York State Militia was ordered to rendezvous at Fort Albany, northwest of J Roach's farm, Prospect Hill, on Hoe Hill, 200 yards south of the tollgate on the Columbia Turnpike, Alexandria County, Virginia, at 3 PM on 16 July, 1861.

Order of march, First Brigade, Second Division, McDowell's Army, 16 July, 1861: Colonel A Porter, 16th United States Infantry; 5th United States Artillery, Light Company D, Captain C Griffin; United States Battalion Cavalry, Major I N Palmer, 2nd United States Cavalry; United States Battalion Infantry, Major G Sykes; United States Marine Corps Battalion, Major J G Reynolds; 14th New York State Militia, Colonel A M Wood; 27th New York Infantry, Colonel H W Slocum; 8th New York State Militia, Colonel G Lyons

Note: Brigadier General I McDowell, United States Army, accompanied the Second Division, McDowell's Army, to Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, in the afternoon on 16 July, 1861.

Holmes Run, one mile southeast of Bailey's Crossroads, to Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, 17 July, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia was ordered to Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, at 7 AM on 17 July, 1861, and arrived by the Little River Turnpike at Fairfax Courthouse via Annandale, Fairfax County, Virginia, at 12.30 PM the same day.

Note: The 14th New York State Militia was stationed at Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, between 12.30 PM on 17 July, 1861, and 7.30 AM on 18 July, 1861.

Fairfax Courthouse to B D Utterback's/ Willow Spring farm, two miles east of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, 18 July, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia was ordered to Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, at 7.30 AM on 18 July, 1861, and arrived at B D Utterback's/ Willow Spring farm, two miles east of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, at 6.30 PM the same day.

Note: The 8th New York State Militia was stationed on the Little River Turnpike, one mile west of Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, between 11 AM and 3.30 PM on 18 July, 1861.

First battle of Bull Run, 21 July, 1861

The 8th New York State Militia was stationed at / Willow Spring farm, two miles east of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, in the morning on 21 July, 1861.

Advance to Sudley Ford, on the Bull Run River, 21 July, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia was ordered to Sudley Ford, on the Bull Run River, at 2 AM on 21 July, 1861.

Advance to J Dogan's/ Rosefield, on Dogan's Ridge, half a mile northeast of Groveton, Prince Willaim County, Virginia, 21 July, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia was ordered across Sudley Spring's Ford, on Catharpin Run, to northeast of J Dogan's/ Rosefield, on Dogan's Ridge, half a mile northeast of Groveton, Prince Willaim County, Virginia, in the morning on 21 July, 1861.

Advance to Henry Hill, one mile west of the Stone Bridge, on the Bull Run River, 21 July, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia and the 14th New York State Militia were ordered north of I Henry's/ Spring Hill, on Henry Hill, one mile west of the Stone Bridge, on the Bull Run River, in the afternoon on 21 July, 1861 (See the 14th New York State Militia).

Withdrawal to Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, 21 July, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia was ordered to / Willow Spring farm, two miles east of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, at 4 PM on 21 July, 1861.

Retreat to Washington, 21-22 July, 1861

The 8th New York State Militia was ordered to Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, in the evening on 21 July, 1861, and arrived at the rear of Arlington House/ Lee-Custis Mansion, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia, in the evening on 22 July, 1861.

Note: The 8th New York State Militia and the 12th New York Infantry were stationed at Camp Sandford, the rear of Arlington House/ Lee-Custis Mansion, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia, in the evening on 22 July, 1861 (See the 12th New York Infantry).

Return of casualties in the 8th New York State Militia, First Brigade, Second Division, Army of Northeastern Virginia, at the battle of Bull Run, 21 July, 1861: Killed 8, wounded 17, captured/missing 13, total 38

Note: The 8th New York State Militia was stationed at Camp Sandford, the rear of Arlington House/ Lee-Custis Mansion, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia, between 22 and 24 July, 1861.

Washington to New York City, 24-26 July, 1861

The 8th New York State Militia was ordered to proceed by the Washington Branch, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, to New York City, New York County, New York, at 8 PM on 24 July, 1861, and arrived at Camden Station, corner of South Howard and Camden Streets, Baltimore City, Maryland, in the morning on 25 July, 1861. The regiment was ordered to proceed by the Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad to Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, at 12 PM the same day and was ordered to proceed by the Camden Branch, Camden & Amboy Railroad, to Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, at 10 AM on 26 July, 1861, and arrived at Trenton, Mercer Couty, New Jersey, at 12.15 PM the same day. The 8th New York State Militia arrived by the steamer Gregory on the North/ Hudson River at Jersey City Ferry Terminal, on Cortlandt Street, New York City, New York County, New York at 1 .30 PM on 26 July, 1861.

Note: The 8th New York State Militia was stationed at Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, at 10 AM on 26 July, 1861.

Mustered out, New York City, New York County, New York, 2 August, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia was mustered out at New York City, New York County, New York, on 2 August, 1861.

Colonel A Porter, 16th United States Infantry, First Brigade, Second Division, McDowell's Army, 18 June, 1861, dated 14 May, 1861: Brevet Lieutenant Colonel & Captain A Porter, United States Mounted Riflemen, was appointed colonel, 16th United States Infantry, by General Orders No.33, Paragraph I, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D. C., on 18 June, 1861, dated 14 May, 1861, and was assigned to command the First Brigade, Second Division, McDowell's Army, by General Orders No.13, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Arlington, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 8 July, 1861. Colonel A Porter, 16th United States Infantry, was appointed brigadier general, United States Volunteers, by General Orders No.62, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D. C., on 20 August, 1861, dated 17 May, 1861.

Note: Colonel A Porter, 16th United States Infantry, was assigned to command the troops stationed at Arlington Heights and the Columbia Turnpike, Alexandria County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.44, Paragraph VI, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Arlington Heights, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 25 July, 1861.

Colonel D Hunter, 3rd United States Cavalry, Second Division, McDowell's Army, 18 June, 1861, dated 14 May, 1861: Major & Paymaster D Hunter, United States Pay Department, was appointed colonel, 3rd United States Cavalry, by General Orders No.33, Paragraph I, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D. C., on 18 June, 1861, dated 14 May, 1861, and was assigned to command the Second Division, McDowell's Army, by General Orders No.13, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Arlington, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 8 July, 1861. Colonel D Hunter, 3rd United States Cavalry, was appointed brigadier general, United States Volunteers, by General Orders No.62, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D. C., on 20 August, 1861, dated 17 May, 1861, and major general, United States Volunteers, by General Orders No.62, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D. C., on 20 August, 1861, dated 13 August, 1861.

Note: Cadet D W Flagler, United States Military Academy, were ordered to Washington, D. C., on 30 June, 1861, and arrived in the morning on 3 July, 1861. He was appointed brevet second lieutenant, United States Ordnance Department, by General Orders No.41, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D. C., on 3 July, 1861, dated 24 June, 1861, and were assigned to special duty as a drill instructor at Washington, D. C., in the afternoon on 3 July, 1861. Brevet Second Lieutenant D W Flagler, United States Ordnance Department, was appointed aide de camp to Colonel D Hunter, 3rd United States Cavalry, at the first battle of Bull Run on 21 July, 1861.

Reports

OFFICIAL REPORT NO.33: Series I, Volume 2 (Serial No.2), Chapter IX, pp387-388
Colonel G Lyons, Eighth New York State Militia, dated Arlington, Alexandria County, Virginia, 23 July, 1861

OFFICIAL REPORT NO.32: Series I, Volume 2 (Serial No.2), Chapter IX, pp353-356
Colonel A Porter, Sixteenth United States Infantry, First Brigade, Second Division, McDowell's Army, dated Arlington, Alexandria County, Virginia, 25 July, 1861

OFFICIAL REPORT NO.31: Series I, Volume 2 (Serial No.2), Chapter IX, pp382-383
Colonel D Hunter, Third United States Cavalry, Second Division, McDowell's Army, dated Washington, D. C., 5 August, 1861