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September 14, 1861 in Ashtabula Weekly Telegraph

Domestic News September 14, 1861

Ashtabula Weekly Telegraph

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Maj Buckley, Colonel Appointment, 29th Regiment, Camp Giddings, Military Rations

Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio

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Maj. Buckley appointed Colonel of the 29th regiment after earning respect in the 19th regiment in Western Virginia. He passed through town on Monday with a company for Camp Giddings, now with four companies. Contract with Mr. Ray for rations ratified by U.S. authority.

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Maj. Buckley, who secured so large a share of the confidence and respect of the 19th regiment in Western Virginia, for his close adherence to discipline and soldierly bearing, has, as we learn from the Sentinel, received the appointment of Colonel of the 29th regiment. He passed through this place on Monday last with a company for Camp Giddings, of which he has taken command. There are now, we understand, four companies in this camp. The contract with Mr. Ray for the supply of rations for the regiment, has been ratified by the proper U. S. authority.

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Appointment Military

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Maj Buckley Colonel Appointment 29th Regiment Camp Giddings Military Rations

What entities or persons were involved?

Maj. Buckley Mr. Ray

Where did it happen?

Western Virginia

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Western Virginia

Event Date

Monday Last

Key Persons

Maj. Buckley Mr. Ray

Event Details

Maj. Buckley received appointment as Colonel of the 29th regiment after earning confidence in the 19th regiment for discipline and bearing. He passed through this place on Monday last with a company for Camp Giddings, taking command. Four companies now in camp. Contract with Mr. Ray for rations ratified by U.S. authority.