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The Property of the
Uxbridge Grenadier Company 1818
To His Excellency John Brooks Esquire
Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Commander in Chief of the
Militia.
We the subscribers, inhabitants of the
Town of Uxbridge in the County of Worcester and the Commonwealth aforesaid,
liable to do military duty in one of the Companies now by law established
therein, respectfully represent, that being activated by those feelings which
become citizens on whom as soldiers, the important duty of defending the rights
and territory of this Commonwealth when invaded as resolved by our
Constitution, and being very serious to improve in the knowledge and practice
of military tactics and discipline, To contribute all in our power to increase
the dignity and respectability of our Militia, and to render as effectual as
possible for the highly important purposes for which it has been organized: We
think that it would contribute very much to the attainment of our wishes as
well as the effective force and energy of the regiment to which the Company
your petitioners are enrolled in belongs, and excite in others a laudable
spirit of exertion to qualify themselves for a correct and honorable discharge
of the duties imposed upon them by the militia laws of this Commonwealth; To
have one of the Companies in said town disbanded and in its stead a volunteer
Company organized.
We therefore pray that your Excellency
would disband the North Company in Uxbridge, so called now commanded by Capt.
Otis Taft; and that your Excellency would attach those now enrolled in said
Company and not included in the number of your petitioners to the South
Company, so called now commanded by Capt John Grout, and create us, your
petitioners a Volunteer Company, by the name of the “Uxbridge Grenadiers”
subject to such military duties and endowed with such privileges as the like
Companies in this Commonwealth are subject to and or enjoy.
As to the facts on which the above opinion
is founded, we respectfully beg leave to suggest to your Excellency; That the
Company now prayed to be disbanded is in a reduced state as to number it being
less than forty privates and probably must continue so unless some measure be
taken to increase it other than the ordinary accession, to said Company of
members according to the rules which now regulate the standing Companies in our
militia; that is highly probable a number of persons who are now exempt from
military duty will become members of the Company now by your petitioners prayed
for, Should Your Excellency see fit to grant it; and that there is no Company
of Grenadiers or Riflemen and but one Company of infantry in the regiment to
which the Companies of said Town are now attached, whereas, by law, there ought
to be a Company of one of the above descriptions to each Battalion in said
Regiment.
In making the above petition it will,
perhaps be unnecessary for us to suggest to Your Excellency that the merit and
impedance of such Companies as now by us prayed for, have been so fully
attested by the promptness with which they obeyed the call of the Executive of
this Commonwealth; and by the ability displayed by them to perform.
Council
at Boston Jany 27th 1818
The Committee to whom was referred the
petition of John Carpenter and thirty two others, private soldiers in a company
of Militia in the town of Uxbridge within the limits of the Second Regiment,
first Brigade, and seventh Division, requesting that the Company to which they
belong may be disbanded (the officers of said Company assenting there to), and
that the petitioners may be permitted to form themselves into a Grenadier
Company: Respectfully report that His Excellency be advised to direct that the
Company now Commanded by Captain Otis Taft called the North Company in the Town
of Uxbridge within the limits of the Second Regiment, First Brigade &
Seventh Division be disbanded; and the noncommissioned Officers and privates of
the same be annexed to the South Company in said Town now Commanded by Captain
John Grout; and that the limits of the said disbanded Company are hereafter to
be considered as forming a part of the limits of the Company Commanded by John
Grout: and that John Carpenter and his associate be permitted to form
themselves with such others as may hereafter join from within the limits of the
said town of Uxbridge into a Grenadier Company, and when organized to have the
annexed to the aforesaid Second Regiment.
D. Cobb Jr. order
In
Council January 27th 1818
This
report is accepted and approved by the Governor approved A. Bradford Secy of
Commonwealth
A
True Copy
Attest
Alden Bradford Secy Commonwealth Secretary’s office the above taken verbation
from the original W.C.C.
Commonwealth
of Massachusetts
Head
Quarters Boston February 25th 1818
General
Orders,
The
Commander in Chief having approved of the within written advice of Council,
directs the same to be carried into effect and Major General Caleb Burbank will
take the requisite measures for that purpose; and when said Company is
organized to be annexed to the Second Regiment.
By
His Excellency’s Command
Fitch
Hall, Act. Adjutant GenI.
A
True Copy
Attest
Gardner Burbank A Camp
Division
Orders
Head
Quarters Millbury March 10th 1818
To
Brigadier General Salem Town
Sir,
You
are hereby directed to take necessary measures for carrying the foregoing
orders into effect.
By
Order of Major General
Gardner
Burbank A. Camp
Brigade
Orders
Head
Quarters Charlton April 1st 1818
To
Col. Ezekiel Preston
Sir,
You
will without delay cause the foregoing orders to be carried into effect.
By
order of Salem Town Jr. Brigadier General
Samuel
Allen Jr. Brigade Inspector
The
above copied from their originals by William C. Capron
Commonwealth
Of Massachusetts
The
committee of Council on Military affairs to whom was referred the petition of
John W Capron & Thomas Farnum, Commissioned Officers of a company of
Grenadiers belonging to the Town of Uxbridge and attached to the Second
Regiment 1st Brigade 7th Division praying that they may be placed on the same
footing with the other volunteer Companies belonging to said Regiment and
allowed to enlist soldiers from any of the standing Companies attached to the
same, are of the opinion that it is expedient to grant said petition &
respectfully recommend that His Excellency The Commander in Chief of (the
Militia crossed out) be advised to give his orders accordingly, provided however
none of their standing Companies be thereby reduced below the number by law
required.
Sept
14th 1821 Benjamin Hickman per order
Accepted Sept 14th 1821 and by the
Governor approved Alden Bradford Secretary A True Copy attest Alden Bradford
Secretary
Uxbridge April 27th 1818
At a meeting of the members of the
Uxbridge Grenadier Company duly manned at the house of Amariah Chapin;
Voted 1st to select candidates for the
offices of Captain, Lieutenant & Ensign.
2nd Voted unanimously to support John
Carpenter for Captain.
3rd Voted unanimously to support John
W. Capron for Lieutenant.
4th Voted by majority of twelve to
support Thomas Farnum for Ensign.
5th Voted to choose the Sergeants by
ballot.
6th Chose Ammus Taft Clerk of Company.
7th Chose Andnus Brown Second Sergeant.
8th Chose Josiah Adams for Third
Sergeant.
9th Chose Jason Taft for the Fourth
Sergeant
10th Voted to choose the Corporals by
nomination.
11th Chose William C Capron, Timothy
Taft, George B. Taft, Adolphus Baylies
12th Voted to choose a committee to
draw up a Constitution & By Laws for the Company.
13th Chose Aaron Prescot, Horace
Seaver, Josiah Adams, John Carpenter, John W. Capron to make their report at
next meeting.
14th Voted to adjourn this meeting to
the first Tuesday in May next at 2 o’clock P.M.
Aaron Prescot Moderator
Constitution
May 5th 1818
At the adjourned meeting held at the
above date, the members of the Uxbridge Grenadier Company agreed to adopt the
following articles as a Constitution.
Article 1st; Whenever a
commissioned officer is to be elected a suitable person shall be selected by
ballot in caucus holding for that purpose at the meeting of this company for
the choice of said Officers, and before proceeding to ballot for him in
presence of the presiding field officer in which selection minors as well as
those of full age shall have a right to give in their votes; and he who shall
have a plurality of all the votes so given in shall be the candidate for whom
those of full age shall at the balloting before the presiding Field Officer
give in their votes to fill the office for which he may have been designated;
and for no other candidate.
Article 2nd; It shall be the duty
of the Commanding Officer to preside for the time being at all meetings wherein
any business is to be transacted; other than military exercise.
Article 3rd; The Privates in this
company shall elect the Sergeants by written votes, and no one shall be
considered as duly elected unless he have a plurality of all the votes given in
at the ballot when he was a candidate.
Article
4th;
Suitable persons shall be nominated for Corporals by the Commanding Officer who
if approved by the Privates in this Company shall be deemed duly elected.
Article 5th; I he First or
Orderly Sergeant shall ex-officio be Clerk be duty It shall be to keep a fair
record of all the votes and proceedings of this company at its respective meetings
where in any business other than military exercise is transacted; and in case
of neglect or refusal so to do shall be liable to be removed from office at the
discretion of the Commanding Officer for the time being.
Article 6th; It shall be the duty
of the Clerk whenever the Commanding Officer shall certify personally by moved,
or in the certify personally by moved, or in writing under his hand that anyone
has applied to him to be enlisted into this Company and that he approves of the
applicant, forthwith to insert on his roll the name of such applicant who if be
at or before the next meeting of this company sign this Constitution, shall be
deemed and taken to be duly enlisted
Article 7th; The uniform of this
company shall be a dark blue cloth coat and pantaloons trimmed with yellow silk
braid____ a white waistcoat; a black silk handkerchief; boots or bootees; a
napped hat, no rim behind with a cockade and feather.
Article 8th; Every member of this
company shall keep his gun in a clean neat soldier like manner or forfeit for
each and every neglect, such sum or sums as shall be prescribed by the By-Laws
of this Company
Article 9th; Any member shall have
a right to propose such laws as he shall think conducive to its interests; and
when any law shall be proposed it may be, at the request of four or more be
postponed to the next meeting, and no longer; when the question shall be taken
thereon and a majority of those voting in favor of it, it shall become a law.
Article 10th; Each and every member
of this Company shall have the right to propose amendments to any of the
foregoing articles which amendments, if adopted by two thirds of the members of
this Company they shall be deemed a part of this Constitution.
Article 11th; No amendment to this
Constitution shall be adopted at the meeting when it is proposed, but shall
remain for consideration at least till the next meeting.
Article 12th; From and after the
adoption of this Constitution all and singular the articles there of shall be
binding upon all who now have or hereafter may become members of this Company.
Article
13th;
This Constitution and such By Laws, as may hereafter be enacted by this Company
for it advancement in military discipline and tactics, shall be by the Clerk
for the time being recorded in a book kept by him for that purpose.
May
5th 1818 Read and Adopted
Aaron Prescott
Moderator
Uxbridge
May the 5th 1818
At
a meeting of the members of the Uxbridge Grenadiers Company holding by in
adjournment at the house of Amariah Chapins, proceeded to the following
business,
Voted
1st
That a moderator be chosen to regulate said meeting.
2nd
Made choice of Aaron Prescott moderator.
3rd
That the committee chosen the 27th of April last, to
draw
up By-laws to regulate said Company.
4th
Agreeable to the preceding vote the committee did report.
5th
That the articles of the Constitution and By-laws be read
a second time article
by article.
6th
Read separately article-by-article and adopted.
7th
That each and every member of this Company equip
himself with, and
hoped, gun.
8th
That each and every member of this Company equip himself with a cartridge box
and a red morocco belt to buckle around the body with a morocco strap over the
right shoulder and brass breast plate in front.
9th
That a committee of three chosen to make inquiry.
where and how they can
purchase the preceding articles.
10th
Made choice of Horace Sever
11th
Made choice of Joseph H. Perry
12th
Made choice of Thomas Farnum
13th
That a committee two be chosen to inspect what guns are now owned by the
members of this company and to accept all that are answerable to the laws of
this Company.
14th
Made choice of Capt John Carpenter
15th
Made choice of Joseph H. Perry
16th
That a committee of three be chosen to make inquiry where and how they can
purchase caps for the use of said Company.
17th
Made choice of Capt John Carpenter
18th
Made choice of Lieut. John Capron
19th
Made choice of Horrace Sever
20th
Voted that a committee if be chosen to make inquiry how they can purchase cloth
and trimmings for the use of said Company.
21st Made choice of
Ens. Thomas Farnum
22nd Made choice of
Lieut. John Capron
23rd
Voted that the preceding committee should likewise.
make
inquiry where they can get the uniform of this Company made.
24th Voted that the
several committees this day should report on the 27th inst.
25th That this meeting
be adjourned to the 27th inst.
Uxbridge
May the 27, 1818
At
a meeting of the members of the Uxbridge Grenadiers Company assembled by an
agreement at the house of Amariah Chapins proceeded to the following business—
1st
Agreeable to the 24th vote taken on the 5th last. The several Committees did report—
2nd
Voted that a committee of three be chosen to purchase twenty guns for the use
of the members of this company.
3rd
Made choice of Horace Sever
4th
Made choice of Capt. John Carpenter
5th
Made choice of Joseph H. Perry
7th
Voted that a committee of three be chosen to purchase cloth and trimmings for
the use of said company—
8th
Made choice of Horace Sever
9th
Made choice of Lieut. John Capron
10th
Made choice of Ensign Thomas Farnum
11th
Voted that a committee of five be chosen to purchase caps, cartridge boxes and
belts and all the necessary trimmings.
12th
Made choice of Capt. John Carpenter
13th
Made choice of Lieut. John Capron
14th
Made choice of Ensign Thomas Farnum
15th
Made choice of Joseph H. Perry
16th
Made choice of Independence Whipple
17th
Voted that this meeting be joined to the 6th day of June next at three o’clock
PM
Uxbridge
June the 6, 1818
At
a meeting of the members of the Uxbridge Grenadiers Company assembled by an
ajoinment at the house of Amariah Chapins proceeded to the following business:
1st
Voted that each and every member of this Company pay to the collector which
shall hereafter be chose, five dollars on before the 20th inst, to purchase
silk and trimmings for their uniform.
2nd
Made choice of Royal Chapin Collector
3rd
That a committee of three be chosen to establish a fashion for the uniform
of this company.
4th
Made choice of Capt. John Carpenter
5th
Made choice of Lieut. John Capron
6th
Made choice of William C. Capron
7th
voted that every member of this company to the collector which shall hereafter
be chosen ten dollars an on before the 16th day August next to purchase
cartridge boxes and trimmings for the caps.
8th
Made choice of William C. Capron Collector.
9th
Voted that each and every member of this company equip himself with a green
flannel or base, sheath for his musket.
Military
Parade.
Uxbridge
Grenadiers. This newly chaptered Company made their first appearance in full
uniform on Friday, the 25, first for the purpose of receiving from the ladies
of this town a Standard which they had promised with a spirit of liberality and
patriotism, so often to be discovered in their sex.
This
pledge of their approbation was fine framed by M of R. Penniman, of Boston,
being an elegant display of the arms of our Country and State, painted on white
silk, with appropriate mottos - It was presented to the Company by Miss A. M.
Reed during ten of Samuel Reed Esq. after a verbal address of which the
following is a copy.
Sir:
This Standard is presented by ladies in
this, town to the Uxbridge Grenadier Company, 2nd in their behalf of deliver it
to you, as the proven officer to take charge of the same - in doing this, be
assured our feelings are not altogether of the military but of a more peaceful
and benevolent kind; and journey the Great Disposer of events so happily to
direct the affairs of our nation, that this Standard may never be displayed but
as a badge of our respect and esteem for the Company, and of that harmony and
friendship which now so happily, subsists between its members. - But should the
great disposer otherwise direct, and our country be invaded, or our liberties,
nights, or privileges be endangered the soil you cultivate must be bravely
defended. This therefore our wish as we know it, will be your ardent desire, to
place this Standard in the foremost ranks of our countrymen in view of which
you will free in actual service those military exercises and tactics you have
so accountably acquired, and with heroism repel the invaders, and secure
unimfraimed, that liberty and those rights and privileges which our fathers so
dearly acquired, and transmitted to us, and may the god of armies defend and
protect you and so direct all of your movements and your conduct, as to ensure
victory to you(r) arms, quarters to the conquered and protection and safety to
the innocent and unoffending.—
To this Ensign Farnum gave the
following reply:
Madam,
It
is with the most pleasing emotions I, in behalf of the independent Corps of
Grenadiers, accept this token of your approbation, and the interest you take in
our welfare. — We duly appreciate your sentiments and feelings respecting
military affairs, they are the most true and patriotic that flow from the human
heart. And should the great disposer of events, so direct the affairs of our
nation as to require our services in the field; he assured this Standard shall
be erected agreeable to your wishes, in view of which we will defend the soil
we cultivate, repel invasion secure our rights and privileges, or forfeit them
with our lives. We trust we never shall disgrace our country by denying quarters
to the conquered or protection to the innocent and unoffending. Be pleased to
accept our most grateful acknowledgements for this pledge of your benevolent
gains and the honor you have done us this day.
Taken
from the Massachusetts Spy
May
the 5th 1819
At
a meeting of the Uxbridge Grenadiers Company holden by a law.
Notification
at A. Chapins proceeded to the following business—
1st
Voted to purchase a set of tents consisting of four by a subscription within
said Company—
2nd
Voted to meet annually on the Monday preceding our General Muster for the
purpose of finding a (place) to march.
May
the 2nd, 1820
1st
Voted that each and every member of this Company should appear with his
whiskers well powdered.
2nd Voted that each and
every member of this Company should after the adoption of this article
furnished with a pair of olive green gloves
At a Meeting of the Uxbridge Grenadiers
June 26th 1820 for the choice of officers:
1st Lieut. John W. Capron was chosen
Captain
2nd Ensign Thomas Farnum
Lieut.
3rd Ormus Taft Ensign
4th Made choice of Adnus
Brown for Clerk
5th Made choice of Josiah
Adams 2nd Sergeant
6th Made choice of William
C. Capron 3rd Sergeant
Attest: Adnus Brown Clerk
At a meeting of the Uxbridge Grenadiers
October 9th 1820 for their annual training passed the following act:
Be it enacted by the Uxbridge
Grenadiers Company by virtue of the authority in them vested by the laws of the
Commonwealth that from and after the passing of this act each and every
Commissioned Officer of this Company who neglects to appear at the place of
parade appointed by the Commanding Officer at the time specified no allowance
being made whatever, shall forfeit to the use of said company for every such
offense one dollar, unless he renders a reasonable excuse for his neglect to
the Company on the same day he may have been guilty of it.
Attest
Adnus Brown, Clerk
October 9th 1820
Be it further enacted that each and
every member of this Company, shall after passing this act, be subject to the
same fine for absence at the annual training of this Company as they are for
absence at the other small trainings, unless a reasonable excuse be rendered to
the Commanding Officer within eight days after
Attest
Adnus Brown, Clerk
1821
At a Meeting of the Uxbridge Grenadier
Company held October 12th 1821 Voted that the law passed May 2nd 1821 relative
to the members powdering their whiskers at each training be and is hereby
repealed.
Attest
Adnus Brown, Clerk
1821
At a Meeting of the Uxbridge Grenadier
Company Oct 14th 1821 for their annual training they passed the following act:
Be it enacted by the Uxbridge Grenadier
Company by the Authority in them vested by the laws of this commonwealth that
when any suit shall be commenced by the commanding officer against any of its
members said commanding officer may call upon each member of this company for
an equal proportion of the expenses which may occur there from.
Attest
Andnus Brown
Uxbridge August 27th
1823
By a legal notice the members of the
Uxbridge Grenadiers Company met for the choice of Officers.
1st Chose Lieut. Thomas Farnum Captain
2nd Chose Ensign Ormus Taft Lieutenant
3rd chose Adnus Brown Ensign
4th Chose William C. Capron Clerk and
1st Sergeant
5th
chose Timothy Taft 2nd
6th Chose Millen Taft 3rd
7th Chose John Adams 4th
8th Chose Ephraim Baylies 1st Corporal
9th Chose Adna Taft 2nd
l0th Chose Pemberton Brown 3rd
11th Chose Chester D. Williams 4th
The above officers were each chosen by
a unanimous vote.
Voted to wear white pantaloons at
muster.
Dismissed a true copy
September 13th 1823
Attest
William C. Capron, Clerk
Uxbridge Sept. 13th 1823
At a regular training of the Uxbridge
Grenadier Company held this day:
Voted, to recall a vote passed the 24th
of August relative to wearing white pantaloons.
Voted to wear the uniform pantaloons at
muster.
A true record
Attest
William C. Capron, Clerk
Uxbridge September 15th 1823
At the annual training of the Uxbridge
Grenadiers Company held this day.
Voted to dispense with the firing at
the target by a vote of 35 to 5.
A true record
Attest
William C. Capron, Clerk
By- Laws
An act defining the duties of the
members of the Uxbridge Grenadiers Company in Uxbridge
Section 1st Be it enacted by the
Uxbridge Grenadiers Company by virtue of the authority in them vested by the
laws of this Commonwealth, that it shall be the duty of the Clerk to collect
all fines that may by virtue of the By Laws of said Company be incurred; who
shall also at least once in every year, and often if required them to account
and pay over to the commanding officer for the time being such fines as he may have
collected or pain of forfeiting to the use of the Company triple of the sum so
not accounted for, as aforesaid, in case he neglects or refuses so to do when
requested by the Commanding Officer.
Section 2nd Be it further
enacted, that it shall be the duty of the Clerk to note any default or
violation of these laws of said Company and to report them to the commanding
officer at the same meeting at which it may have happened who shall if the
forfeiture incurred be not remitted as hereafter provided order the same to be
collected.
Section 3rd Be it further enacted
that the Clerk in case of resignation or removal, shall forthwith deliver to
the Commanding Officer for the time being all books and papers belonging to
said Company in his possession, together with all the fines he may have
collected and not accounted for as before provided or pain if he neglects or
refuses so to do of forfeiting to the use of said Company a sum not less than
ten nor more than fifteen dollars to be collected by said Commanding Officer.
Section 4th Be it further enacted
that each Non Commissioned Officer and Private shall constantly be furnished
and provided with a case for his gun or forfeit the sum of seventy five cents
to the use of the Company for each and every such offense.
Section 5th Be it further enacted that if any Non
Commissioned Officer or Private shall appear at a Company training with his gun
or bayonet rusty or otherwise not in good order he shall forfeit to the use of
said Company fifty cents for each and every such offense.
Section 6th Be it further enacted
that the musket case aforesaid shall be considered as an article of equipment and
as such shall be produced at the annual view of arms in May and General Muster
or review and in case any Non Commissioned Officer or Private shall neglect to
produce it as aforesaid he shall be deemed as not having one.
Section 7th Be it further enacted
that if any Non Commissioned Officer or Private neglect to appear at the place
of parade at the time specified in his warning or notice no allowance being
made whatever shall forfeit to the use of said Company for each and every such
offense fifty cents unless he offers a reasonable excuse for his neglect to the
Commanding Officer on the same day he may have been guilty of it.
Section 8th Be it further enacted
that It shall be the duty of the Commanding Officer for the time being to
appropriate all monies accruing from fines or forfeitures incurred by virtue of
the law of said Company and the surplus if any them to defray the other
contingent expenses of said Company.
Section 9th Be it further enacted
that the residue of all necessary expenses shall be born by all the members of
said Company. Said necessary expenses of said Company are to be considered the
following; for musick powder and food when necessary.
May 15th 1818 read and adopted
Aaron Prescott, Moderator.
Communications
On the 18th of Sept 1826
The Ladies in Uxbridge, with their
accustomed liberality, presented to the Uxbridge Grenadiers an elegant Standard
by the hand of Miss Catharine Messinger. Miss Messinger delivered the following
address on the occasion to which Ensign Brown made the subjoined reply.
Address
Ensign Brown, The Ladies of Uxbridge
here present have assigned me the very acceptable duty of presenting to the
Uxbridge Grenadiers, this Standard. Accept it sir in testimony of our entire
approbation of your past conduct that has on many occasions been the theme of
high personal and public Commendation. Accept it sir as a pledge of the deep
interest we feel in what ever can add to your honorable distinction. Accept it
sir, as evidence of our ardent wishes that future deportment may convince the
most sincere devotion to public duty and crown you with fresh and unfading
laurels. The auspices under which we present this Standard are gratifying to
every benevolent mind. They justify a hope and inspire a belief that you will
not be called upon to unfurl this banner except on our own peaceful fields, and
on festive occasions, at such times as you are called upon to display your
military requirements and commemorate the events that mark the origin and
prosperity of our beloved country. Should however the destinier of our country
call you to the tented fields, let this Standard wave defiance to the boldest
front of invading foe; Let it wave high where honor dispenses his proudest
favors; Let no Uxbridge Grenadier turn from it on his heel while a shred floats
in the air to remind him of his duty and his faith. Has did your own lives
cheap when called to protect what even in life is dear to the brave;- But may
be who rides on the whirl wind and tempers the climates of war, hold them
precious in his view, and restore you in safety to those who participate in
your privations, who administer to you comforts and are protected by your
valor.
To this Ensign Brown gave the following
reply.
Madam, in behalf of the Uxbridge
Grenadiers, permit me to render to the Ladies of this Town our most grateful
thanks for the generous donation, now so politely bestowed by your hands,
interesting at all times as these splendid emblems of our nation’s glory and
honor, be assured madam this gift is doubly valued from the circumstance that
it is the gift of beauty, trust, friendship and approbation. Whenever this
beautiful banner shall wave in the passing breeze, it shall remind us that we
have associated to defend the ancient renown as well as the present greatness
of our beloved country. The figure of the conquered Savage in its front will
awaken our sympathies for the sufferings and valor our fathers gained from that
ferocious and unfortunate race; this pair band of their inheritance; while the towering
eagle, souring among the stars, shall remind us of the glories of our wide
spread republic limited in her destinies only by the skies. With these
powerful incitements to defend this ensign we have also the endearing
recollection that it is place under our care as a pledge of domestic confidence
and faith in the trust that our peaceful allies shall never be violated by
foreign rapacity or civil commotion; in trust that our alters and our fine
sides shall remain in disturbed, that the dearest objects of our affections
shall never be unprotected. In these relations we reciprocate all the high and
exalted motives by you suggested. Let the Ladies of Uxbridge be assured them
that this banner shall never be surrendered to their foes until the cords that
twine around our heads are severed and the pulses that now beat with kindred
emotion shall be palsied in death.
Good enough,
Attest
Elias Wheelock, Clerk
Journal
Uxbridge September 17th 1823
General Review
Agreeable to a legal notice the
Uxbridge Grenadier Company met at the usual place of parade and after being
inspected marched to the general parade at Calvin Springs. The roll this day
returned forty-eight soldiers including the Commissioned Officers and the
Musicians, completely armed and equipped as the law directs excepting
knapsacks.
After inspection Brigadier General
Crawford gave Capt. Farnum a polite invitation for the Company to appear at
Worcester on the 9th Oct. next to be reviewed by his Excellency Gov. Eustis on
which the company voted, that we accept of General Crawford’s invitation to
appear at Worcester the 9th Oct. next.
A true record
Attest
William C. Capron, Clerk
Uxbridge Sept 19 1823
At a meeting of part of the members of
the Uxbridge Grenadier Company, Lieut. Ormus Taft in chair.
Voted that we get knapsacks canteens
and dippers previous to our going Worcester, the number to be left
discretionary with the committee.
Voted to get 4 dozen yellow plumes with
sockets.
Voted to choose a committee of three to
procure the above articles.
Chose Thomas Farnum,
Calvin Spring & John Adams, Doct. C. Willard engaged to procure a baggage
wagon on the occasion.
Voted
to have a volunteer training on the 3rd instant at one o’clock in the
afternoon.
Meeting
dissolved
Attest
William
C. Capron, Clerk
For The MASSACHUSETTS Spy:
MILITARY.
On Thursday the 9th inst. two regiments of Light Infantry
and Grenadiers, a battalion of Riflemen, and a battalion of artillery,
consisting in all of 17 companies belonging to the 6th Division, paraded in
this town. The morning was cloudy and a little rain fell, but about nine
o’clock the sun appeared, and the day proved remarkably pleasant. The
town seemed alive with the bustle of military preparation, the
exhilarating notes of marshal music, and the rush of population
collecting to witness the interesting performances of the day. The troops were
in high spirits, and were much admired for the neat simplicity of their dress
and the thorough equipment, most of them having entire camp apparatus. The long
line of nodding plumes, shining steel, and white tents made the scene both
imposing and delightful. Their arms were of the best kind and in the best
order.
At
one o’clock, His Excellency the Governour accompanied by his staff and His
Honour the Lieut. Governour escorted by a cavalcade of field officers in full
dress who volunteered their services on this occasion entered the parade ground
under salute of artillery and reviewed the troops.
His
Excellency expressed great satisfaction at the fine martial appearance of the
line, the thorough equipment of all the companies and the handsome soldier like
manner in which they acquitted themselves. The same sentiment as far as we have
learned, was entertained by all the military men present. Indeed we do not
recollect on any former occasion to have been so large a body of militia,
consisting of such robust, athletic, muscular men so well dressed, and so well
accoutered, and so thoroughly disciplined. Some of the companies performed
their manual, marching and evolutions with a spirit, skill and precision, that
would do honour to our veterans, and none of them appeared either awkward or
unacquainted with tactics.
There
was not much opportunity to test their skill in movements by battalion, the day
being far spent before the review was completed, but their evolutions by
company are rarely exceeded either in celerity or precision.
Much
credit is due not only to the companies for the spirited manner in which
they performed this voluntary service, but to the Division and Brigade Staff,
Maj. Gen. Jewett, took the command, assisted by the Generals of Brigade,
Crawford, and Estabrook, and it is highly creditable, to these excellent
officers, that they are able to excite a military pride and ardour, which has
led to such perfection in discipline, and promises much usefulness to the
Country. Some of the troops marched 20 miles and, notwithstanding the
unfavorable
aspect of the morning, appeared with arms dressed and untarnished.
After
the review was completed, which was both careful and attentive, Hit Excellency,
with the adjutant General, Com. Bainbridge, the Hon. Mr. Silsbee,
President of the Senate, Gen. Dearborn, and many other Gentlemen sat down to a
sumptuous dinner, at the table of His Honour the Lieut. Governour.
The next morning found the ground cleared of
troops, except the Uxbridge Grenadiers.
This
excellent company took up its line of march about 9 o’clock, having remained in
tent two nights, and appeared to leave us with spirits untired by fatigue, exhibiting
as they retired, an ease and gracefulness in motion, which cannot be easily
rivaled.
Worcester
October 8th 1823
The
members of the Uxbridge Grenadier Company met at Captain Bigelows in Worcester
agreeably to appointment, The following members were present armed and equipped
as the law directs for active service.
Thomas
Farnum
0rmus
Taft
Andnus
Brown
William
C Capron
Timothy
Taft
Mellen
Taft
John
Adams
Ephrium
Baylies
Pemberton
Brown
Chester
0 Williams
David
J Capron
Charles
V Carpenter
Stillman
Packhard
Ezekiel
Day
Samuel
C. Adams
Adolphus
Baylies
Josiah
Cumings
Henry
Corbin
Baxter
Hall
Halsey
Hill
Alanson
Howard
Elias
F Persons
Asa
Newell
Warren
Rawson
Merrit
Rawson
Daniel
Seagrave
Calvin
Spring
Samuel
Chandler
Jason
Taft
Seth
Taft
Samuel
Taft Jun.
John
S Taft
Evertt
Thompson
Lewis
S White
Andrew
A Williams
Wheelock
Wood
Amariah
A Wood
John
Henry
Caleb
Mowry Jr.
Martin
Murphey Jr.
Danforth Draper
Albert Thwing
Ezkiel Allen
Total 43
At 4 o’clock paraded and marched
through the Street on to the parade ground and encamped.
9th At 9 o’clock paraded in line with
16 other companies of Riflemen, Artillery, Infantry & Grenadiers.
Were inspected by the Gov. Eustis at 2
o’clock — Went through several firings and encamped for the night. Next morning
at 9 struck our tents marched through the streets in superior style for home.
Uxbridge
Dec. 19th 1823
At a legal meeting of the members of
the Uxbridge Grenadier Company (each soldier having a legal notice of four days
held this day at Royal Chapin’s Inn, Captain Thomas Farnum in the chair.
Voted that the Clerk of this Company
wait upon the Selectmen of the Town of Uxbridge and request of them their
proportion of the exempt money belonging to the Uxbridge Grenadier Company, and
if they neglect or refuse to pay the same, that the Clerk of this Company take
suitable measures to obtain said money by prosecution.
Meeting dissolved,
Attest
William C. Capron Clerk
Uxbridge March 15th 1824
The members of the Uxbridge Grenadier Company
met agreeably to warrant Captain T. Farnum in the chair.
Voted to appropriate the exempt money received
from the town to pay for the canteens and their appendages, which amounts to
$32.89.
Voted
that the balance be appropriated to pay for two canteens & two dippers
& appendages— Voted to defray the balance of debt by tax, said tax $.72.
Voted that the color of the Grenadiers plumes
be changed to black instead of white.
Meeting dissolved,
William C. Capron, Clerk
Uxbridge Sept. 14th 1824
The Members of the Uxbridge Grenadier
Company met agreeably to warrant Thomas Farnum, Commander.
Chose
Andrew A. Williams 3rd Corporal Samuel C. Adams 4th
Voted that the Clerk procure powder &
cause cartridges to be made enough to fill all the boxes for Muster day.
Voted that William C. Capron have the powder
received from the town, at the same price that the other costs.
Attest
William C. Capron
Mendon Sept.16 1624
General Review
The members of the Uxbridge Grenadier
Company agreeably to warning met at Daniel Childs in Mendon at 6 o’clock. The
roll returned this day forty-five soldiers including officers all completely
armed and equipped as the law directs.
Received a letter enclosing $10.00 from
Gen. Nathan Heard Jr. one of the committee of arrangements for the reception
of Gen. La Fayette at Worcester on the 3rd instant, which is recorded on the 93
pages.
Meeting dissolved
Attest
William C. Capron, Clerk
Uxbridge May 3rd 1825
The members of the
Uxbridge Grenadier Company met agreeably to warrant Capt. Thomas Farnum
Chairman By request of William C Capron.
Voted that there be a
committee of three chosen to audit & settle his account with this company.
Voted that there be a
collection made to settle all outstanding debts of this company.
Received
$37.10 William C Capron, Clerk
Uxbridge Sept. 13,
1826
Met agreeably to
warrant Ourmus Taft, Commander.
Chose Ephraim Baylies,
2nd Sergeant
Pemberton
Brown 3rd
A.
A. Williams 4th
Samuel
Adams, Elias Wheelock, Halsey Hill & Calvin Spring Corporals
Attest
William
C. Capron, Clerk
Uxbridge Sept. 26,
1825
The Members of the
Uxbridge Grenadier Company Met agreeably to warrant Lieut. Ourmus Taft,
Commander.
There were guns
returned this day.
Meeting dissolved in
harmony.
Attest
William C. Capron,
Clerk
Uxbridge March 31,
1826
Agreeable to warrant
issued by Col. John W Capron the Uxbridge Grenadiers Met at the house of Mr.
Moses Chapin and proceeded (in private caucus) to the choice of a Lieutenant in
room of Ormus Taft discharged, and
Chose Andnus Brown
unanimously with 35 votes
Chose William C.
Capron, Ensign 35
Chose Pemberton Brown, Clerk 33
Chose Samuel C. Adams, 2nd Sergeant 33
Chose Elias Wheelock 3 34
Chose Halsey Hill 4 34
Chose Calvin Spring, 1 Corporal
Chose Welcome Aldrich 2
Chose Samuel Taft 3
Chose John S Taft 4
Chose Andus Brown,
Elias Wheelock, Pemberton Brown and Ephriam Baylies be a committee to settle
with William C. Capron and that they report at May Training.
Company dismissed
A true record
William C. Capron,
Clerk
Uxbridge May 2nd 1826
At a meeting of the
Uxbridge Grenadier Company agreeable to warrant for the purpose of Military
Duty Inspection & choice of a Captain & fill all vacancies that may
happen, held at the house of Moses Chapin at the above date in caucus.
Chose Andnus Brown
unanimously with 33 votes
2nd
Chose William C Capron Lieut. 30
3rd Chose Pemberton Brown Ensign 32
4th Chose Samuel C Adams Clerk 29
5th Chose Elias Wheelock 2nd Sergeant 29
6th Chose Halsey Hill 3rd Sergeant 27
7th Chose Calvin Spring 4th Sergeant 24
8th Chose Welcome Aldrich 1st Corporal
9th
Chose Samuel Taft 2nd
10th
Chose John S Taft 3rd
11th
Chose Royal Jepherson 4th
Attest
Pemberton
Brown Clerk
Uxbridge
Sept 16th 1826
At
a meeting of the Uxbridge Grenadier Company agreeable to warrant for the
purpose of Military Duty, and to fill all vacants of Non Commissioned Officers;
Chose
Elias Wheelock —Clerk
Chose—Halsey
Hill —2nd Sergeant
Chose—Calvin
Spring—3
Chose—Welcome
Aldrich-4
Chose—Samuel
Taft—lst Corporal
Chose—John
S Taft- 2
Chose—Royal
Jephferson—3
Chose—Henry
Corbin—4
Attest
Elias
Wheelock Clerk
At
a meting of the Uxbridge Grenadier Company at Moses Chapins on Saturday the 22
day of September 1827 for the purpose of military duty;
1
Made choice of Royal Jepherson for 4th Sergeant
2
made Choice of Wm H. Baker 1st Corporal
3
made Choice of Nath Persons 2nd
4
made Choice of Charles Gunn 4th
Calvin
Spring
Head
Quarters Mendon Augt 22 1829
Regimental
Orders to Lieut. Pemberton Brown.
Sir,
You
with the Subaltern & Non Commissioned Officers & Music belonging to the
Company under your Command will attend at the Inn of Horatio Stone in Mendon on
Monday the 7th Day of September next at 9 o’clock forenoon for
military drill, Commissioned Officers with side arms.
Non
Commissioned Officers armed and equipped with muskets as the law directs,
Musicians with there musical instruments the whole complete in uniform.
By
command of Joseph Ray Col.
2nd
Reg. 1st Brig 6th Divis. M.M.
Dan
Hill Adjt.
The
above is a correct copy of the original.
Attest
Calvin Spring Clerk
Head Quarters Mendon Sept. 7 1829
Regimental Orders
To
Lieut. Pemberton Brown
You
will appear with the Company under your command at the Inn of Luther Spring’s
in Uxbridge on Thursday the 17th day of Sept. inst. at 6 o’clock in the morning
for Military Review and Inspection; Each Non Commissioned officer and private
to be provided with 12 blank cartridges and 24 hours provision.
You are also to be prepared to exhibit
your Company Book & Book of Enrollment on said day at the review which will
take place at 10 o’clock precisely.
By Command of Joseph Ray Col.
2nd Reg 1st Brig. 6th Division M.M.
Dan Hill Adjt.
The above is a true copy of the original.
Attest
Calvin Spring, Clerk
Company Order
At a meeting of the Uxbridge Grenadier
Company on Saturday the 12 of Sept. 1829 under the command of Lieut. Pemberton
Brown for the purpose of military duty the above company were verbally warned
by said Lieut. Brown to appear at the usual place of parade of said company in
Uxbridge on Thursday the 17th day of Sept. inst at 5 o’clock A.M. for Military
Duty Inspection and Review and there wait for further orders.
Attest
Calvin Spring, Clerk
Uxbridge Sept 7 1829
Company Order
To John S Taft, Nathaniel Persons,
& Origin Smith, you are here hereby ordered to warn and give four day
notice to all the Non Commissioned Officers and Privates enrolled in the
Company under my Command of which you have a list.
By delivering to each man in person or
by leaving at his last and usual place of abode, a written or printed order
directing him to appear with the arms and equipment required by law, at the
usual place of parade of said company in Uxbridge on Saturday the 12th to
Monday the 16th day of September inst, at 8 o’clock A.M. for military duty
& provision for each day— Hereof fail not and make return to me of your
doings here in before the day of appearance.
Dated at Uxbridge this 7th day of
Sept.1829
Pemberton Brown Commanding Officer
Carried up.
Returns
This certifies that we have warned and
notified according to law, all the Non Commissioned Officers and Privates
enrolled in the Company aforesaid as above directed
John S Taft
Nathaniel Persons
Origin Smith
Signatures of the persons to whom the
orders were directed:
The above is a true copy of the
original orders— Attest Calvin Spring Clerk
A
Meeting of the Uxbridge Grenadier Company this day agreeable to warrant at the
usual place of parade of said Company for military duty, Marched to Mr. Luther
Springs & pitched there tents on his field.
Uxbridge 14 Sept 1829
Company Dismissed in Harmony
Attest John S. Taft Clerk
Agreeable to warrant the Uxbridge
Grenadier Company met the Regiment to which it is attached at Mr. Luther
Springs for Military Duty Inspection & Review & when inspected by the
General Officers received great praise for the Military skill they displayed on
that day
Uxbridge 17 Sept 1829
Company dismissed in harmony.
Attest
John S. Taft, Clerk
Uxbridge Sept. 9th 1830
Company Orders;
To Mr. Moses T Murdock, your are hereby
ordered to warn & give 10 days notice to all the Non Commissioned Officers
& Privates of whom you have a list enrolled in the Company under my Command
by delivering to each man in person or leaving at his last and usual place of
abode a written or printed order directing him to appear with the arms and
equipment required by law at the house of Calvin Rawsons Inn in Uxbridge on
Friday the 14th day of Sept. inst. at 2 o’clock after noon for the purpose of
giving in their votes for and electing a Captain and for filling such other
vacancies as then may exist. Here off fail not and make due return to me of
your doings herein before the day of appearance.
Voted at Uxbridge this 7th Sept 1830
Welcome Aldrich Commanding Officer
Return
This certifies that I have warned &
notified according to law all the Non commissioned officers & Privates
enrolled in the Company aforesaid as directed in the warrant.
Moses T Murdock
Signature of the person to whom the
order was given.
Attest
John S Taft, Clerk
Uxbridge Sept 17th 1830
At a meeting of the Uxbridge Grenadier
Company agreeable to warrant for the purpose of military duty & choice of a
Captain and fill all vacancies that may happen held at the house of Calvin
Rawsons at the above date. Caucus proceeded to ballot for a Captain:
Chose Pemberton Brown Capt.
Chose Welcome Aldrich
Lieut.
Chose Moses T. Murdock Ensign
Chose Emerson Gardner
2nd Sergeant
Chose William Pecker
3rd Sergeant
Chose Israel Harelton
4th Sergeant
Chose Paris Taft 1st
Corporal
Attest John S. Taft
Head Quarters Mendon Sept. 15th 1830
Regimental
Orders
In obedience to Brigade Orders of the
20th of August last, the Second Regiment of Infantry in the 1st
Brigade 6 Division will meet at Greens Inn in Mendon on Wednesday the 29th day
of Sept. inst at 6 o’clock in the morning for Military Review and Inspection of
arms. The Line will form at eight o’clock precisely. The Troops are to be ready
for inspection at 10 o’clock precisely supplied with 12 blank cartridges &
24 hours provision & uniformed in the strict compliance with general
orders— Each Commander of Companies in the Regiment will issue his orders in
compliance to the above and cause the same to be carried in to effect— He will
also be required to exhibit for examination on said day his orderly Book and
Book of Enrolment.
Nathan Heard Esqr. of Worcester having
been appointed to Major General, Thomas Kinnicull Esqr. of Worcester Aid de
Camp to the Major General. Linus Child Esqr. of Southbridge Brigade Major &
Inspector, David S Brigham of Worcester Aid de Camp to the Brig General &
Alvin Allen of Sturbridge Brigade Quarter Master, they will severally be
recognized and respected according.
By Command of Moses Buffum Col. Dan
Hill Adjt.
The above is a true copy of the
original
Attest
John S Taft Clerk
Company Order
To Mr. Paris Taft & Willard Jutson
you are hereby ordered to warn and give five days notice to all the Non
Commissioned Officers and privates of whom you have a list enrolled in the
Company under my Command by delivering to each man in person or leaving at his
last and usual place of abode a written or printed order directing him to
appear with the arms and equipment required by law at William Greens Inn in
Mendon on Wednesday the 29th day of Sept at 6 o’clock in the morning armed and
equipped as the law directs for military duty & Inspection with 12 Blank
cartridges & 24 hours provision Here off Fail not & make due return to
me of your doings here in before the day of appearance.
Dated at Uxbridge This 21st of Sept.
1830
Welcome Aldrich Commanding Officer
Continued up
Returns
This certifies that we have warned and
notified according to law all the Non Commissioned Officers and Privates
involved in the Company aforesaid as directed in the warrant.
Signature of the persons to whom the
order is given
Paris Taft
Willard Jutson
The above is a true copy of the
original orders
Attest
John S. Taft, Clerk
Company Order
To Zadok Goldthwait and William Pecker
You are hereby ordered to warn and give
eight days notice to all the Non Commissioned Officers and Privates enrolled in
the Company under my Command of which you have a list; by delivering to each
and man in person or by leaving at his last and usual place of abode a written
or printed order directing him to appear with arms and equipment required by
law at the usual place of parade of said Company in Uxbridge on Tuesday the
third day of May next at one o’clock in the afternoon for Military duty and
Inspection— Hereof fail not and make return to me of your doings before the day
of appearance dated at Uxbridge this 23rd day of April 1831.
Signed
Pemberton
Brown Commanding Officer
Continued April 1831
Return
This certifies that we have warned and
notified according to law all the Non Commissioned Officers and Privates
enrolled in the Company aforesaid of which we had a list as within directed.
Signed
William Pecker
Zadok Goldthwait
This certifies that the foregoing and
above is a direct copy of the original Orders and Returns.
Attest John S. Taft Clerk
1831 May 3rd
May 3rd 1831
At a meeting of the Uxbridge Company agreeable
to warrant at the usual place of Parade for the purpose of Military duty and
Inspection— Sixteen soldiers appeared in arms.
Voted that every Member of Said Company
use his influence to recruit the Company.
Attest
John
S. Taft, Clerk
(From
the 2nd Regiment Records Book 1831-1839 at the Worcester Historical Museum)
Regimental
Order
Headquarters
Milford Sept. 4, 1833
In
obedience to Brigade Order of the 13th last the 2nd
Regiment of Infantry in the first Brigade 6th Div. Will meet at
Springs Inn in Uxbridge on Thursday the 26th day of Sept current at
6 0’clock in the morning for military review and inspection of arms. The line
will be formed at 8 o’clock precisely THERE MUST BE NO DELAY.
The
Troops are to be ready for inspection at 10 o’clock precisely; supplied with 12
blank cartridges and twenty-four hour provisions and uniformed in strict
compliance with general orders. The system of tactics and maneuvers published
in 1830 for the use of the United States Militia will be followed in the
exercises of the day.
Each
Commandant of company in the regiment will be issued his orders in conformity
to the above and cause the same to be carried into effect. He will also be
required to exhibit for examination on said day, his orderly book and book of
enrollment. David J. Brigham Esq. Having been appointed and commissioned as Aid
De Camp to the Major General, you will respect and obey him as such: Samuel R.
Judson having also been appointed as Aid De Camp to the Brig. General will be
respected and obeyed as such.
By
Order of Col. Peter Corbett
A
true copy
Attest
A.
Haper Adjt.
Regimental
Order
Headquarters
Milford May 17th 1834
Col.
Peter Corbett
You
are hereby ordered to cause to be legally notified and warned all the members
of the company of infantry now under your command qualified by law to vote in
the election of company officers to meet at Luther Springs Inn in Uxbridge on
Saturday the 17th day in May at 1 o’clock to elect a Captain in
place of Otis Wilcocks discharged and also elect a Leiutenant in place of
Square Shove discharged and also to elect an Ensign in place of Russell Huntly,
discharged and to fill any vacancy that may then appear. You will make the
return of your doing to this department on or before the said day of
appearance.
A
true copy by order of Peter Corbett Colonel
Attest
L.
Fay Adjt.
Pursuant
to the foregoing order of May 17th, the company of Infantry in
Uxbridge met and elected Marcus E. Burrill in place of Capt. Otis Wilcocks
discharged and George W. Seagrave in place of Leiut. S. Shove discharged.
Attest
L.
(Lowell) Fay Adjt.
See
record on file
Orders
were given to William Stow and Lawson Seagrave to warn Uxbridge Company for
choice of officers. Lawson Seagrave made no return in consequence of his name
not being correct.
By
order of Peter Corbett Col. 2nd Reg. 1st Brig. 6th
Div. M.M.
Attest
L.
Fay Adjt.
The
Uxbridge Infantry being deficient of officers were called out the sixth day of
May 1834 and Inspected by Peter Corbett Col. Of the Second Regiment First
Brigade Sixth Division M.M.
Attest
L.
Fay Adjt.
Regimental
Order
Headquarters
Northbridge
March
15th 1838
To
Lieut. George W. Seagrave
You
are hereby directed to cause to be legally notified all the qualified voters in
the company of infantry under your command to assemble at the Central House
kept by Andrew A. Williams Uxbridge on Friday the sixth day of April next at
one o’clock P.M. Then and there to elect a Captain in place of Capt. Marcus E.
Burrill discharged and fill such other vacancies as may then and there occur.
Hereof
fail not and make reasonable return of your doings to this department.
Hiram
Plummer Adjt.
Israel
Plummer Commanding Officer
2nd
Reg. 1st Brig. 6th Divs. M.M.
A
true copy Attest
H.
Plummer Adjt.
Friday
April 6th 1838
In
Obedience to a Regimental (Order) dated March 15th the members of
the Uxbridge Company of Infantry met at the Town Hall for the election of a
Captain in place of Capt. Marcus E. Burrill discharged. After balloting 6 times
without electing a man who would accept of said office the company was
dismissed. See record on file.
Attest
H.
Plummer Adjt.
