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124 HISTORY OF MARYLAND.
exertions of Commodore Rogers. His exertions and those of his brave officers and
seamen, have contributed in a very eminent degree to the safety of the city, and should
be remembered with lively emotions of gratitude by every citizen.
" The successful defence of Fort McHenry by Major Armistead, of the United States
army having under his command (besides his own corps) three companies of Colonel
Harris's regiment of artillery commanded by Captains Berry and Nicholson, and Lieutenant Pennington, and a part of the 36th and 38th regiments of United States infantry
commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Steuart, is beyond all praise. Their gallantry and
intrepidity enabled them to defend the fort against every effort of the enemy, and there is
no doubt, that this intrepid officer will be rewarded by the government. The voluntary
services of Major Lane of the 14th regiment of United States infantry, were highly useful
and duly appreciated by Major Armistead. Lieutenant Newcomb, of the navy, who
commanded Fort Covington, and Lieutenant Webster, of the flotilla, the city battery,
performed their respective duties to the entire satisfaction of the commanding-general,
" To Brigadier General Winder he tenders his thanks for his aid, co-operation and
prompt pursuit of the enemy. To Brigadier General Douglass with his brigade, and to
Colonel Taylor with his regiment of Virginia militia, called into service for the defence
of Washington, the commanding-general also makes a tender of his acknowledgments.
They have sustained privations with patience, and submitted to a soldier's life with a
temper that does them credit. To the officers much praise is due for the discipline they
have introduced, for their attention to their men, and prompt obedience to orders.
" To Brigadier General Stricker and the third brigade of Maryland militia, every
praise is due; the city being threatened, it became the duty of the citizens to be foremost
in its defence. He claimed the honor, and the brave officers and men under his command
hailed with delight the opportunity of meeting the enemy's first attack; he met the enemy
and engaged him, and when compelled by superior numbers to retreat, he effected it in
order, and rallied on his reserve, and from thence retired to the ground which had been
assigned him near the lines. The particulars of the action and the just praise due to each
officer, are given by the brigadier-general in his report. He reports the 27th regiment
under Colonel Long, as having in a particular manner distinguished itself—he gives due
praise to the 5th, under Colonel Sterett, and 39th under Colonel Fowler. He reports
that his reserve under Colonel McDonald merited his approbation, and that the artillery
under Captain Montgomery highly distinguished itself. He applauds in terms which
are flattering, the conduct of Major Pinckney's battalion of riflemen, the command of
which on this occasion having devolved on Captain Dyer. He mentions in honorable
terms the bravery and good conduct of Major Heath of the 5th, who had two horses shot
under him, and of Captains Spangler and Metzger commanding companies from Pennsylvania, and of Captain Quantril with a company from Hagerstown.
" The Pennsylvania volunteers without commissions, repaired to the post of danger,
chose officers and organized themselves into regiments, performed all the duties of
soldiers and have recommended themselves in a particular manner to the attention of the
commanding-general. Much praise is also due to Generals Stansbury and Forman.
Their men came out principally en masse, and when assembled were to be organized,
armed, equipped and disciplined. All this has been effected through their indefatigable
exertions. To these gentlemen the commanding-general tenders his sincere thanks.
The enthusiasm shown by their men on the approach of the enemy, gave a full assurance
that reliance might be placed on them.
" The light corps under Major Randall performed in a manner highly honorable the
services assigned it; and the major's conduct evinced a firmness, bravery and talent for a
military life.
" The excellent discipline and order of the artillery under Colonel Harris, and marine
artillery under Captain Stiles, affords a certainty of their good conduct. The regularity
Object Description
| Title | History of Maryland - 3 |
| Creator | Scharf, J. Thomas (John Thomas) |
| Publisher | J. B. Piet |
| Place of Publication | Baltimore |
| Date | 1879 |
| Language | eng |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
Description
| Title | 00000151 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | 124 HISTORY OF MARYLAND. exertions of Commodore Rogers. His exertions and those of his brave officers and seamen, have contributed in a very eminent degree to the safety of the city, and should be remembered with lively emotions of gratitude by every citizen. " The successful defence of Fort McHenry by Major Armistead, of the United States army having under his command (besides his own corps) three companies of Colonel Harris's regiment of artillery commanded by Captains Berry and Nicholson, and Lieutenant Pennington, and a part of the 36th and 38th regiments of United States infantry commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Steuart, is beyond all praise. Their gallantry and intrepidity enabled them to defend the fort against every effort of the enemy, and there is no doubt, that this intrepid officer will be rewarded by the government. The voluntary services of Major Lane of the 14th regiment of United States infantry, were highly useful and duly appreciated by Major Armistead. Lieutenant Newcomb, of the navy, who commanded Fort Covington, and Lieutenant Webster, of the flotilla, the city battery, performed their respective duties to the entire satisfaction of the commanding-general, " To Brigadier General Winder he tenders his thanks for his aid, co-operation and prompt pursuit of the enemy. To Brigadier General Douglass with his brigade, and to Colonel Taylor with his regiment of Virginia militia, called into service for the defence of Washington, the commanding-general also makes a tender of his acknowledgments. They have sustained privations with patience, and submitted to a soldier's life with a temper that does them credit. To the officers much praise is due for the discipline they have introduced, for their attention to their men, and prompt obedience to orders. " To Brigadier General Stricker and the third brigade of Maryland militia, every praise is due; the city being threatened, it became the duty of the citizens to be foremost in its defence. He claimed the honor, and the brave officers and men under his command hailed with delight the opportunity of meeting the enemy's first attack; he met the enemy and engaged him, and when compelled by superior numbers to retreat, he effected it in order, and rallied on his reserve, and from thence retired to the ground which had been assigned him near the lines. The particulars of the action and the just praise due to each officer, are given by the brigadier-general in his report. He reports the 27th regiment under Colonel Long, as having in a particular manner distinguished itself—he gives due praise to the 5th, under Colonel Sterett, and 39th under Colonel Fowler. He reports that his reserve under Colonel McDonald merited his approbation, and that the artillery under Captain Montgomery highly distinguished itself. He applauds in terms which are flattering, the conduct of Major Pinckney's battalion of riflemen, the command of which on this occasion having devolved on Captain Dyer. He mentions in honorable terms the bravery and good conduct of Major Heath of the 5th, who had two horses shot under him, and of Captains Spangler and Metzger commanding companies from Pennsylvania, and of Captain Quantril with a company from Hagerstown. " The Pennsylvania volunteers without commissions, repaired to the post of danger, chose officers and organized themselves into regiments, performed all the duties of soldiers and have recommended themselves in a particular manner to the attention of the commanding-general. Much praise is also due to Generals Stansbury and Forman. Their men came out principally en masse, and when assembled were to be organized, armed, equipped and disciplined. All this has been effected through their indefatigable exertions. To these gentlemen the commanding-general tenders his sincere thanks. The enthusiasm shown by their men on the approach of the enemy, gave a full assurance that reliance might be placed on them. " The light corps under Major Randall performed in a manner highly honorable the services assigned it; and the major's conduct evinced a firmness, bravery and talent for a military life. " The excellent discipline and order of the artillery under Colonel Harris, and marine artillery under Captain Stiles, affords a certainty of their good conduct. The regularity |
