Excerpts from the Book 'History Of Company F 1st Regiment R I Volunteers':

... men, and in a very short time there were more men applied than could be taken. That evening the company paraded through the streets of the city, ...
... to form a part of Rhode Island's first regiment in the war of the rebellion. Following is a correct roll of the company, as copied from the muster-out ...
... our government. At daylight the next morning we came in sight of Fortress Monroe, and sailing on up Chesapeake Bay, anchored for the night, and the ...
... Three cheers for the warm hearted Rhode Island boys, May each be true to his function And whene'er we meet, let us each other greet, With Only ...
... to see some appear bareheaded and without shoes or stockings. One squad of the company was particularly noted for their tardiness at reveille. I ...
... of the good things. It was a very enjoyable occasion, Colonel Burnside and Chaplain Woodbury making some pleasant remarks. May 31st, David Little, Fred ...
... refreshments. Here the regiment and battery rested until 5 P. M., when the march was resumed. Entering a pass of the South Mountain, the acclivity ...
... June 22d, at 3 A. M., the camp was aroused by the beating of drums, and for a few minutes all was excitement, until it was announced that ...
... by the regulations exempt from such duty while in camp. The matter being referred to Colonel Burnside, that officer promptly ruled that the sergeant ...
... and new shoes issued to the company. July 11th Edward Wilson, of F company, who had deserted at Frederick City, returned to camp, was placed in ...
... it not been that they had knowledge of the other two Divisions of our army under Generals Tyler and Heintzelman, who were advancing rapidly on other ...
... quick as thought he tucked the hind legs of the animal underneath his waist-belt behind him, and backing up against the fence, coolly presented arms ...
... our company, asked the privilege of shooting one of these animals, which being granted, he armed himself with a Burnside carbine and fired at about twenty ...
... to cross, after doing which these troops advanced along the road to near the Stone Bridge. We crossed Cub Run bridge at 5.30 A. M., after which we ...
... Sprague, who was acting as aide for Colonel Burnside, rode through the line to go to the left, when his horse was struck by a rifle ball and fell ...
... the troops had been brought into position, supported by no other troops, until noon, when a brigade of the Third Division, which had followed us through ...
... of a shell and laid out senseless and inanimate, and was afterwards revived by the drizzling rain, as were also quite a number belonging to other ...
... pass crowded with people of all ages and both sexes, as though the whole of Newport had turned out to greet us. Services were omitted by the churches, ...
... thank you, sir, and all concerned in this presentation, for this beautiful gift to Rhode Island's first and gallant regiment. Company F then made a ...
... continue these gatherings at least once a year, until the last man of Company F shall have been mustered out to join those who have gone before. . Recommended ...