ALBERT K. INGRAHAM was born at Williamstown, Mass., December 19, 1827; enlisted June 21, 1861; was severely wounded at battle of Fair Oaks, in left shoulder, by piece of shell, which took out part of the shoulder blade, coming out in the small of back, May 31, 1862; mustered out August 11, 1862. In 1872, lived in North Adams, Mass. ; occupation, painter.

CHARLES B. KING enlisted June 21, 1861, as private in Company B, but was soon after transferred to the band, to fill vacancy; age, twenty-nine; mustered out August 11, 1862. In 1872, lived in North Adams, Mass.

FRANK LEWIS enlisted June 21, 1861; age, twenty-four; mustered out August 11, 1862. In 1872, lived in North Adams, Mass.

DANIEL LUTHER enlisted June 21, 1861; age, thirty-five; mustered out August 11, 1862. In 1872, lived in North Adams, Mass.

LAWSON S. POWERS enlisted June 21, 1861, as a private in Company H; age, thirty-eight; transferred October 27, 1861, to the regimental band; discharged for disability June 21, 1862.

ADDISON J. RAY enlisted June 21, 1861; age, forty; discharged February 15, 1862, by order of war department. In 1872, lived in North Adams, Mass.

HENRY S. ROBINSON was born at South Hadley Falls, Mass., July 4, 1844; enlisted June 21, 1861; mustered out August 11, 1862; afterwards served two years as bandsergeant of Fourth Massachusetts cavalry. In 1869, was hotel-keeper at Springfield, Mass., where he died in 1870.

BURDICK A. STEWART enlisted June 21, 1861; age, twenty-four; mustered out August 11, 1862. In January, 1864, he re-organized the old Tenth Regiment band, enlisting most of the old members, and making up his number

with new men. February 4, 1864, he started with his band for the front, to report to General Eustis' brigade, at this time in camp at Brandy Station, Virginia. Taking a sudden cold while in Boston, previous to his departure, he arrived sick in camp, and was immediately taken to the hospital in an ambulance. On arriving at the hospital, he walked into the building apparently quite ill, but to appearance, not seriously so. He told his brother, who had accompanied him, that he had better go back to camp, and help the band to build their sheds for their winter-quarters. Leaving him in care of the hospital officer, he started for camp, but before reaching it, he was overtaken by a horseman, who informed him of Burdick's death. He had expired suddenly, and without a struggle, gently dropping into that sleep which knows no waking this side the grave.

On the Sabbath following, his funeral was conducted by Chaplain Perkins of the Tenth Massachusetts Regiment, Neill's brigade band, and General Eustis' division of the Potomac army. Stewart was possessed of rare musical talent, and his fellow-musicians deeply felt his loss. Monday forenoon, the body was embalmed, and, in care of a special express messenger, and a brother of the deceased, brought to his home in Adams. Resolutions of sympathy were sent from his fellow-musicians to his bereaved wife and two little children at home.

EDWARD W. STEWART was born at North Adams, Berkshire County, Mass., June 30, 1833; enlisted June 21, 1861; mustered out August 11, 1862; re-enlisted in band of Eustis' brigade January 3, 1864. Present residence (1872) North Adams, Mass.; occupation, painter.

HENRY CLAY STEWART was born at North Adams, Mass., 1844; enlisted June 21, 1861; mustered out August II, 1862; afterwards served in band of General Eustis' brigade; served in battles of Fair Oaks, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, and Cold Harbor. In 1873, lived in North Bennington, Vt.; occupation, fancy stitcher on gloves.

JACOB V. STEWART was born at White Creek, N. Y., June 17, 1827; enlisted June 21, 1861; discharged for disability July 19, 1862. In 1873, lived in North Adams, Mass.; a painter and paper-hanger.

HENRY AUGUSTUS TOWER was born at Florida, Mass., October 14, 1839; enlisted June 21, 1861; mustered out August 11, 1862; afterwards served in brigade band, Fourth brigade, Second division, Sixth army corps; promoted from third to first grade. In 1875, lived in North Adams, Mass.; provision dealer.

WILLIAM G. VIALL was born at Grafton, Worcester County, Mass., March 5, 1837; enlisted June 21, 1861; mustered out August 11, 1862; afterwards served in brigade band, Fourth brigade, Second division, Sixth army corps. In 1872, lived in North Adams, Mass. ; superintendent in shoe factory.

ADDISON GRAVES WHEELER was born at Savoy, Mass., June 24, 1841; enlisted June 21, 1861; mustered out August 11, 1862; re-enlisted January 3, 1864, in band of Fourth brigade, Second division, Sixth corps; afterwards being temporarily assigned to First brigade, Second division, Sixth corps; discharged at Berryville, Va., September 19, 1864. In 1873, lived in North Adams, Mass., and kept meat market.

JOHN D. WINTH was born at Bavaria, Germany, October 31, 1828; enlisted June 21, 1861; discharged July 19, 1862, for disability; re-enlisted March 1, 1864, as leader of band, Second division, Third brigade, Sixth corps. In 1873, lived in Hoosick Falls, N. Y., and was foreman of the pattern department of Walter A. Wood Machine Co.

CHAPTER XV.

COMPANY A-GREAT BARRINGTON COMPANY.

OLD BERKSHIRE was thoroughly aroused with enthusiasm, at the call for soldiers to preserve the Union. In the southern part of the county, where this company was raised, men and money were freely offered in support of the cause of liberty and freedom.

In Great Barrington, the war excitement was the allabsorbing topic, and every day added to the strength of the current of popular sentiment. The citizens resolved to stand by and defend the Union at all hazards, against organized rebellion. The telegraph and news-offices were constantly thronged by an eager assemblage, awaiting the latest intelligence. Crowds met the eye, here and there, and the most astounding rumors were spread through the town with lightning rapidity. Banners, flags, rosettes and other emblems, were in great demand, and conspicuously displayed everywhere. The stars and stripes floated from nearly every building. Some of the more prominent displays were from the Berkshire Woolen Company's buildings, Gibbs & Winchell's, Hopkins' building, and on the flag-staff of George R. Ives, Esq.

The pulpit, too, was affected, and fervent prayers were offered up for the safety of our country, and the sustenance of the flag. Rev. Mr. Winslow became so excited by one of the prevalent reports (Sunday, April 21, 1861), that he was obliged to postpone preaching in the afternoon, when about half through with his sermon, announcing to the congregation that his mind had not been on the discourse, and he had merely read what was written. He then came

forth in an eloquent, impressive appeal, urging all to defend the country's rights, and cast away its wrongs.

MONDAY EVENING, April 22, 1861.-There was an enthusiastic meeting in front of the Berkshire House. It was a voluntary affair, and, of course, unexpected; but before the exercises were ended, a large crowd had collected. Speeches were delivered by George R. Ives, Esq., and one or two other gentlemen from the balcony, in a soul-stirring, eloquent manner, calling upon the citizens to awake from their reveries, and assist in sustaining the honor of the country.

WEDNESDAY, April 24, 1861.-The citizens of Great Barrington and adjoining towns, met in convention at the Town Hall, to express their interest and anxiety in the present condition of the country, and to fix on some plan for rendering her that assistance due from every patriot. The meeting was attended by the representatives of all parties and sentiments, vieing with each other in expressing devotion and loyalty to the country, in its hour of peril.

The meeting was organized by the choice of Joseph Tucker, Esq., as temporary chairman. Prayer was offered. by the Rev. Horace Winslow. On motion of the chairman, Messrs. A. C. Russell, H. Winslow, H. Foote and E. Hollister, were selected to nominate officers. They soon reported for president, David Leavitt; vice-presidents, John H. Coffing, Ralph Taylor, A. C. Russell and W. McIntyre; and for secretaries, Joseph Tucker, W. W. Hallenbeck and William Whitlock.

The president, on taking his seat, briefly declared his devotion to Order, Liberty and the Constitution, and his readiness to contribute of his means, and, if need be, his personal services, to sustain the holy cause. The Hon. Increase Sumner, E. Hollister, James Sedgwick, Harvey Holmes, and J. Dewey, Jr, were chosen a committee on resolutions. After some consultation, they reported the following:

WHEREAS, Several of the Southern States of the Republic, in violation of the Federal Constitution, have attempted to secede