Emil Koenig then assumed command. Led by Schurz in person, the regiment and 119th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment hastened to rescue the artillery, but the Confederates were repulsed without their assistance. The regiment was assigned to the 2nd Brigade of Carl Schurz's Division, and Krzyanowski was assigned command of the brigade. At this time the regiment numbered 11 officers and 211 enlisted men. [2] The regiment was composed almost entirely of immigrant volunteers: Poles, Germans, Danes, Italians, Russians, and Frenchmen, most of whom were recruited at New York . The Fifty-eighth New York Infantry was formed October 19, 1861, by the consolidation of the United States Rifles and Morgan Rifles, the former furnishing four companies and the latter six to complete the minimum regimental number of companies and men. ANOTHER VETERAN REGIMENT RETURNING. Leaving Washington on the 13th it crossed the Potomac, and entering Virginia marched to Hunter's Chapel, where it joined the division. 59th New York Infantry Regiment - Wikipedia The regiment left the State November 7, 1861; served in the 3d Brigade, Blenker's Division, Army of the Potomac, from November, 1861; in same brigade and division, Mountain Department, from April, 1862; in 2d Brigade, 3d Division, 1st Corps, Army of Virginia, from June 26, 1862; in same brigade and division, nth Corps, Army of the Potomac, from September 12, 1862; on veteran furlough from January, 1864; at Bridgeport, Ala., in 4th Division, 20th Corps, from March, 1864; in 3d Brigade, defenses of N. & C. R. R., Department of Cumberland, from June, 1864; at Nashville, Tenn., Department of Cumberland, from September, 1865; where it was honorably discharged and mustered out, under Colonel Krzyzanowski, October 1, 1865. 3rd Division 11th Corps Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008 1. The citizens indicated the houses in which Confederates might be found. All rights reserved. Monuments Commission for the Battlefields of Gettysburg and Chattanooga. 58th New York Infantry Regiment - Wikipedia History Recruitment "Address of Maj. Gen. George S. (May 1, 1861). The 45th Regiment, New York Infantry was organized at New York City and mustered in September 9, 1861. 58th Regiment, New York Infantry FamilySearch It left the state for Washington, Nov. 7, 1861; was assigned to the 3d brigade, Blenker's division, Army of the Potomac, stationed near Washington until April, 1862, when it was ordered to join the Mountain Department and reached Gen. Fremont in time to participate in the battle of Cross Keys. Regiment lost during service 5 Officers and 42 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 106 Enlisted men by disease. Adjt. He said he had not failed to remember that when the tocsin of our country's danger was sounded, and the very seat of our federal government threatened with pillage and desecration, the Colonel, with martial energy, called around him a spartan band and threw himself into the breach beneath the eye of our President. StaffAdjutant, Chas W. Leonherdt; Surgeon, Dr. Hassel; Assistant Surgeon, Dr. Muecke; Chaplain, Frederick A. Herzberger; Quartermaster, Abraham Nussbeum. Abstract: Consists of the original documents stolen from Confederate General A.P. The veterans reached this city about ten o'clock yesterday morning by the Hudson River Railroad, and marched immediately to the City Hall Park, where the escort was in waiting to receive them. Of the 240 left all but forty re-enlisted. Battles of Nashville December 15-16, 1864. Winter quarters were established at Stafford and the regiment was active in the Chancellorsville movement in May, 1863. Henkel was severely wounded, but remained on the field for three hours after he was hit. (Aug. 17, 1861) UNITED STATES RIFLES. Company H Captain, M. Pabst; First Lieutenant, Chas. Yesterday morning, the 58th Regiment of N. Y. At this time the Fifty-eighth numbered 11 officers and 211 enlisted men, " present for duty equipped," as shown by the returns of the muster made the previous day. REGIMENT ARRIVED.The 58th Regiment N. Y. S. V., arrived in this city yesterday morning. They number about 300 strong, and are quartered at the Barracks. The reception was quite enthusiastic, and more than usually so, from the fact that those soldiers have re-enlisted to a man, being here merely on a thirty days furlough. The Colonel hails from Washington City, and the Adjutant came all the way from Iowa City, in the State of Iowa. New York . Wapping Heights, Va., July 23. A.P. Left State for Washington, D.C. by rail via Harrisburg and Baltimore. Haas, James E. This gunner at his piece : College Point, New York & the Civil War, with biographies of the men who served. 55th New York Infantry Regiment - Wikipedia Fifty-Eighth Infantry.Col., Wladimir Kryzanowski; Lieut.-Cols., Frederick Gellman, August Otto, Adolphus Dobke; Majs., Theodore Lichtenstein, William Henkel, George N. Harvey, Adolph C. Warberg, Michael Esenbean. Identified Union soldier signatures on the Blenheim Attic and House Walls. Among the conflicts in which the Fifty-eighth took part was that at Lookout Mountain under the clouds, and at Cross Keys. Company GCaptain, Gottfried Mass; First Lieutenant, Wm. On Sept. 12 it was attached to the 1st brigade 3d division, nth corps, which was posted near Centerville during the Maryland campaign, and there remained until December, when it was ordered to Fredericks-burg, but did not participate in the battle. Upon his resignation, Lawrence took his set of muster rolls back home with him to Massachusetts instead of forwarding them on to the proper authorities. The monument marks the general position held by two companies of the 58th New York Infantry on July 1, 1863. The veterans of the fifty-eighth Regiment, N. Y. S. V., Col. Krynouskey, reached this city yesterday morning from the west en route to New York, where it was recruited and organized. It remained encamped here during the ensuing winter, excepting one month in December and January, when it was placed on picket duty at Annandale Church. The Fifty-eighth is made up of Italians, Germans, Poles, French, Danes andwhat no other regiment can boast of that has left for the seat of war--Russians form a strong part of the corps. Each company, as soon as equipped and armed, will go into barracks, the services of the Legion having been already accepted by the government. Colonel Julian Allen had received authority, July 22, 1861, also from the War Department to recruit a regiment, which was known as the Polish Legion; under War Department authority of July 25, 1861, Col. Theodore Lichtenhein recruited the Gallatin Rifles; Col. Frederick Gellman the Morgan Rifles, and Col. Andrew Lutz, under authority from the same source, dated July 31, 1861, the Humboldt Yaegers. Left State for Washington, D. C., November 7, 1861. This regiment is composed of Germans, officers and all. The latter, the Polish Legion and the Gallatin Rifles, were merged into the Morgan Rifles under Colonel Lutz. Items in the museum collection arein bold. Company C Captain, Frederick Breun; First Lieutenant, Wm. [5] 58th New York Infantry Regiment "Polish Legion" - Total War Center Their return yesterday was the occasion of a grand turnout of the German military organizations to welcome home the brave veterans to a short enjoyment of the comforts of home. Krzyanowski retained command of the brigade and the regiment was commanded by Captain Michael Esembaux. Odtwarzamy 58 Re Lichtenhein. Shortly after, two squads from the patrol were sent into Gettysburg and returned with about 200 prisoners of war in custody. Col. Koryranowski will have in his regiment a couple of companies raised in Washington and Baltimore, composed of men who have served under him. The 8th Regiment, New York Infantry they mustered in April 23, 1861 and mustered out April 23, 1863. After resting for two weeks at Winchester, the division started, on May 2, under command of General William Rosecrans, and after crossing the Allegheny Mountains marched into western Virginia through Romney, and joined General John C. Frmont's Mountain Department forces. [4], After the Manassas Campaign, the Army of the Potomac marched through Maryland to Battle of Antietam, leaving III Corps and I Corps now the XI Corps in the defences of Washington. Having reinlisted for the war, they intend to fill up their ranks and again return. Field--Colonel Krzyzanowski; Lieutenant Colonel, ___ ___; Major, F. Gellman. The 59th New York Infantry Regiment was a regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. 6 Units 54th through 58th 7 Units 59th through 67th 8 Units 68th through 86th Units 32nd through 34th 32nd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry - Confederate 32nd Cavalry Battalion was organized in November, 1862, with two companies. I and 20, 1861, for a three years' term. After the Manassas campaign the Army of the Potomac marched through Maryland on its way to Antietam, leaving the Third Corps and Sigel's Corps now the Eleventh in the defences of Washington. Numerical by regiment, then alphabetically by company./ Item list./ The muster rolls were compiled by Major George P. Lawrence who served in the United States Army's Paymaster Department from July 24, 1863 until he resigned his commission on May 3, 1864. Taken fromFinal Report on the Battlefield of Gettysburg (New York at Gettysburg)by the New York Monuments Commission for the Battlefields of Gettysburg and Chattanooga. U.S. Civil War Regimental Histories in the Library of Congress Mustered out: November 30, 1865. Thank you. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1861 He spoke of the gallant Colonel's ennobling qualities as a citizen, a patriot and a military commander. [4] 2nd Brigade, Blenker's 2nd Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to April, 1862. Colonel Krzyanowski responded in a soldierly speech, short and to the point. The regiment engaged in fighting, during which Braun, who was in command, was shot and mortally wounded on his horse. 58th New York Infantry Regiment - Wikiwand Albany: J.B. Lyon Co., printers, 1902. The scabbard was of pure gold, and on the hilt was engraved these words on one side: [1] The Civil War Archive section, 58th Regiment Infantry "Polish Legion", (accessed 9 August 2012). He did so, and during the day the Confederate sharpshooters kept up a continuous fire on these houses, during which Miss Jennie Wade, who remained in her house, was killed while busily engaged in baking bread for the Union soldiers close by. [3], In August 1861, Wodzimierz Krzyanowski, a Polish officer who had fought in the Greater Poland Uprising (1848), was authorized by United States Secretary of War Simon Cameron to recruit a regiment. Re: 58th New York Infantry Regiment "Polish Legion" Originally Posted by Primergy The Problem is, that if we add to many units with fancy uniforms (which often were carried only during the first month of the war), some people come along and complain that this and that unit didn't wear their special uniform much longer then eg nov 1861. On the morning of the 3d the regiment moved to the right of the road leading into Gettysburg (Baltimore Pike), and took a position behind a stone fence on the left of Wiedrich's Battery. [3], The regiment was constituted October 19, 1861, by consolidating four companies recruited by Krzyanowski and six companies previously consolidated by Gellman. Greene." Sigel's Corps formed a part of General Pope's army, and with it the Fifty-eighth participated in the actions of Freeman's Ford, August 22d; Sulphur Springs, August 23d; and Waterloo Bridge, August 24th. The regiment deployed from New York State on November 7 and proceeded to Washington, D.C. where it was attached to Brigadier General Henry Bohlen's Brigade of General Ludwig Blenker's Division, a division containing three brigades, whose regiments were composed almost entirely of immigrants. All rights reserved. Confederate artillery barrage against the position of XI Corps, the exploding fragments dealing death and wounds throughout the ranks of every regiment. Colonel A. Luiz, of the Holboldt Yagers, and Col. F. Gellman, of the Morgan Rifles, have consolidated their commands for the purpose of effecting a more speedy organization of this regiment. 58th New York Infantry Regiment's Civil War Historical Sketch They leave Turtle Bay Park this morning at eleven o'clock. [4], The regiment, commanded of Captain Frederick Braun, left Stafford Courthouse camp, April 29, 1863, and marched to Chancellorsville, Virginia, where it engaged in the Battle of Chancellorsville. The 58th New York Infantry Regiment, also called the Polish Legion, [1] was an infantry regiment of United States Volunteers in Union Army service during the American Civil War. 88th New York Infantry Regiment - The Civil War in the East During the winter of 1863-64 a large number of the men reenlisted and in April, the three years' men of the 8th and 29th N. Y. infantry were added to the ranks, the command remaining in service as a veteran regiment. 58th Regiment, New York Infantry National Guard (100 days, 1864) Mustered in for 100 days' United States service August 27, 1864. The regiment was organized in New York City and there mustered in the service of the United States for three years, between August 1 and 20, 1861. The men who composed the regiment had been mustered into the United States service at New York City on various dates between August 27 and November 5, 1861. Online Books: . THEY ARE TO BE REVIEWED BY MAYOR GUNTHER 38th New York Infantry Regiment - The Civil War in the East 258-263. Hill. 58th Regiment National Guard Infantry. It was present at the battle of Wau-hatchie, Tenn., and in the Chattanooga campaign. The loss of the Fifty-eighth at Cross Keys was, 7 killed, 18 wounded, and 4 missing; total, 29. Historic Blenheim and the Civil War Interpretive Center. Schwartz with one company was sent forward to take possession of the houses on the outskirts of Gettysburg. Summary Photograph shows identified soldier. 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They came back only on a short furlough, and intended, he said, to soon again rejoin the army of the Union in active service. The 58th New York Infantry Regiment, also called the Polish Legion,[1] was an infantry regiment of United States Volunteers in Union Army service during the American Civil War. One of the companies, mustering seventy-seven men, wearing the crimson Lancer cap, passed our office yesterday on their way to be measured for their uniforms. If, however, you know of a resource that is not listed below, please send an email tong.ny.nyarng.list.historians@mail.milwith the name of the resource and where it is located. Following is a list of officers, which has not yet appeared in any print of this city: S. STEINFELD. Line OfficersCompany ACaptain, Wm. Mustered out June 27, 1865. Assigned to the 4th Infantry Division 19 November 1917. Non-Commissioned Staff--Sergeant Major, Louis Dietrich; Quartermaster Sergeant, Julius Ambe; Commissary Sergeant, Charles Worms; Hospital Steward, Feodore Loesch. Description: 1 sheet The men are fine, soldierly looking fellows and well disciplined, and they feel no dread in meeting freedom's foe again." [2] They were known as the "1st Regiment, Empire Brigade". A large number of the regiment reenlisted in Dec., 1863, received veteran furlough and rejoined the regiment in Tennessee. DINNER, ETC. Companies A, B, C and D were formed of the corresponding companies, E of Companies E and G, and F of Companies F and H of the Morgan Rifles, and G, H, I and K of Companies A, B, C and D of the United States Rifles, and Wladimir Krzyzanowski was appointed Colonel of the regiment. On November 3, 1862, the staff officer for Confederate General Stonewall Jackson, Alexander Swift Pendleton, wrote to A.P. With this picket detail and the 100 men already mentioned, Captain Koenig had more than half of the regiment with him. It is honored by a monument at Antietam, and a monument at Gettysburg. The 58th New York was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Lieutenant Colonel August Otto. Battle Unit Details - The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service) On May 24, Frmont forces started for the Shenandoah Valley to pursue Confederate Major General Stonewall Jackson's campaign through the Shenandoah Valley. The command of the regiment devolved then on Capt. [7], 119th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, "Dedication of monument: 58th Regiment Infantry, July 2, 1888, historical sketch", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=58th_New_York_Infantry_Regiment&oldid=1150430277, This page was last edited on 18 April 2023, at 03:52. Colonel Wladimir Krzyzanowski received authority from the War Department August 20, 1861, to recruit a regiment of infantry, which he named the United States Rifles. It was recognized by the State and numerically designated August 19, 1861. Description: 2 cu. FIFTY-EIGHTH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS Pay and rations for the time of enlistment. MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN NEW YORK. This collection also has one folder that contains fragments of two correspondences that are severely damaged making them difficult to read. 239 Broadway. The Fifty-eighth numbered two hundred men, and the Sixty-eighth numbered one hundred and sixty, rank and file. 58th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment - The Civil War in the East Phone: (518) 581-5100 | Fax: (518) 581-5111. Company ICaptain, G. Roman; First Lieutenant, Cezar Wurtemberg; Second, L. Meuset. 2 talking about this. Under command of Maj. William Henkel the regiment was actively engaged in the Second Battle of Manassas, August 29-30th, in which it sustained a loss of 14 killed, 32 wounded (including those mortally so), and 11 missing; total, 57- Major Henkel was severely wounded, but remained on the field for three hours after he was hit. Headquarters, 24 North William St. In this fighting, on the evening of May 2d, the regiment lost 31 in killed, wounded, and missing, out of 238 officers and men engaged. In the meantime Gellman and Henkel resigned their commissions and left the regiment. A reorganization of the corps followed, upon which the Fifty-eighth was assigned to the Second Brigade of Schurz's (First) Division, and Colonel Krzyzanowski was placed in command of the brigade. [7], Prior to this furlough, the regiment, commanded by Esembaux, was present at the night combat Battle of Wauhatchie, Tennessee, on October 28, 1863, and at the Battle of Missionary Ridge, November 23, 1863, and suffering slight casualties. 1862. [3], Blenker's Division broke camp with the Army of the Potomac on March 18, 1862. During the battle of the Second Day, the Fifty-eighth lay in support of the artillery on Cemetery Hill, which in the afternoon was heavily engaged with the Confederate batteries on Benner's Hill.
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