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Title: History of the Ninth regiment, Connecticut volunteer infantry, "The Irish regiment," in the war of the rebellion, 1861-65. The record of a gallant command on the march, in battle and in bivouac
Year: 1903 (1900s)
Authors: Murray, Thomas Hamilton, b. 1857
Subjects: United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 9th (1861-1865) United States -- History Civil War, 1861-1865 Regimental histories
Publisher: New Haven, Conn., The Price, Lee & Adkins co.
Contributing Library: University of Connecticut Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: University of Connecticut Libraries

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during the day—Sunday—thousands of peoplevisited the camp to bid the Ninth farewell. An interest-ing feature of the afternoon was the presentation of anIrish pike to the regiment. This pike, handsomely made,was manufactured by John Egan, and was spoken of bythe New Haven Register as The Egan Axe. The eventtook place at dress parade, about 4 p. m., and was wit-nessed by a great crowd. The presentation speech was 46 NINTH REGIMENT CONN. VOL. INFANTRY. delivered by James Gallagher, of New Haven, he havingbeen deputed for that purpose by Mr. Egan. Mr. Gal-lagher in his speech referred to the pike as an emblemof the warlike days of your ancestors. In their hands itwas a formidable weapon.* Mr. Egan desired, he said,that it should be carried at the head of the regiment. Afelicitous response was made. While at Camp Welch, asociety of patriotic ladies presented each man of the regi-ment a useful little outfit consisting of needles, thread,pins, buttons, etc. The gift was much appreciated.
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Major Frederick Fkye. CHAPTER III. THE REGIMENT LEAVES NEW HAVEN FOR CAMP CHASE,LOWELL, MASS.—CHEERS AND FAREWELLS MARK THEDEPARTURE—THE ARRIVAL AT LOWELL—THE NINTHESCORTED INTO CAMP BY THE TWENTY-SIXTH MASSA-CHUSETTS—SCENES AND INCIDENTS OF NOTE IN CAMPCHASE—BILL ALLEN AND HIS BULLDOG CREATEAMUSEMENT—CONNECTICUT OVER THE FENCE. THE NINTH, about 845 strong,1 left New Haven forCamp Chase, Lowell, Mass., on Monday, Nov.4, 1861. A few days previously the men had beenpaid and given a brief leave of absence to visit theirhomes. This privilege was not abused, for when the rollwas called, on the day of departure, every man had re-ported, and was in his place. The regiment presented a sturdy appearance as itmoved out of Camp Welch, with band playing and colorsflying, and was the recipient of much applause. Thecommand had not received as much care and attentionfrom the authorities as had been bestowed upon otherregiments. It was not equipped, feasted and favored assome of the other

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