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Hi, can you contact me. I'm in the middle of writing a story about Colonel Peter A. Porter and I was hoping we could discuss. 301-461-4161, Tom Pitcher (descendant of David L. Pitcher, 8th NYHA)
Go ahead an e mail me at [email protected]. I'm not too up on the information as I did most of the research many years ago.
Bill - I'd like to get in contact with you about information we could share. My 3x Grandfather, David L Pitcher, was in the 8th & I've spent years researching Peter Porter. Please give me a call 301-461-4161 or email me at TomDPitcher@gmail
Wild Bill was my great grandfather. What can I do for you?
FORT MCHENRY & ABRAHAM LINCOLN
WILD BILL’S EARLY YEARS IN THE 8TH From 1862 through May 1864, Wild Bills regiment the 8th NY Heavy Artillery were stationed at the famous Fort McHenry (of Star Spangled Banner fame) in Baltimore. The various Union Heavy Artillery Units were stationed in a series of forts surrounding the nation’s capital Washington DC.
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EXTRAODINARY COURAGE UNDER FIRE
The Army of the Potomac held in place at Cold Harbor through June 12th. Demonstrating to General Lee that even in defeat U.S. Grant would not yield ground and thus setting up a war of attrition which the South could not win. The 2nd Corps under General Hancock began a long march towards Grant’s next objective Petersburg, VA. They reached their objective on the night of June 15th and were engaged in battles on the 16th and 17th but it was on the 18th of June that the 8th NY Heavy Artillery ’s Hollywood like bravado, cemented their reputation as an elite Corp. within the Army of the Potomac.
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Albert Bills looks bewildered as to why his wife is standing next to him. He enlisted in Clarendon NY on 8-20-1862. At age 32 he was mustered in as a private into Co. K of the 8th NY Heavy Artillery. He was discharged for a disability on 3-5-1864 at Fort McHenry, Baltimore MD.
THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF WILD BILL, 1863
Life for a soldier in service is never easy. Fights, disorderly conduct and assaults are always too common.
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WALTER P. WRIGHT, mustered into the 8th NY Heavy Artillery on 8/4/1862 in Batavia NY, as a private, age 23. Assigned to Wild Bill’s Company “G” on 8/14/1862. Promoted to 2nd Lt. on 2/27/1864. Walter was killed in action on 6/16/1864 at Petersburg, VA.
This is the first of many posts of the men of the “Bloody Eigth” Heavy Artillery of which Wild Bill was a member.
Here is a photo of the 68th reunion of the 8th NY Heavy Artillery. Only five of the men were from the 8th, the others were other local veterans from other units. Because the “Bloody Eighth” also known as Porter Regiment (for Col. Porter) was one of the most famous in the region, veterans of…
Men of Wild Bill’s, 8th NY Heavy Artillery enjoying a game of cards at Fort McHenry, Maryland circa 1863, Also note there are a large number of musical instruments in the room and swords hanging from the walls. Also note the skull smoking a pipe painted on the wall just above the fireplace. I have no idea what the writing states, my best guess is “Fun & Fury”, anyone have any ideas?
Annie was a personal friend of Wild Bill Burroughs. She would.come to visit at Bill’s home in Pembroke NY accompanied by her then boss Buffalo Bill Cody. They would target practice in Bill’s front yard while neighbors gathered to watch.
159th New York Volunteers, National Colors. After the war this flag was adorned with the dates and places of the units major battles. The flag is now part of the Gettysburg Collection.
INITIATION INTO BATTLE: SPOTSYLVANIA
After spending nearly 18 months on the enviable duty of inhabiting Fort McHenry as part of the circle of defenses for Washington DC. The 8th NY Heavy Artillery were itching for a chance to prove themselves. Men routinely wrote in their letters home, wishing for a chance to enter the fight. Wild Bill himself enjoyed a month’s furlough in the spring of 1864. But shortly after his return the 8th NY Heavy Artillery were drafted into Grant’s Army Of The Potomac. Which would engage in a slug fest with Lee’s Army for the duration of the war. Unlike past commanders who fought Lee. Grant would not back off and regroup after a battles he continuously pushed Lee’s Army back from the outskirts of Washington right past the Rebel Capital of Richmond. Win, lose or draw, he simply poured more men and material into the fight, creating a war of attrition knowing the South couldn’t keep pace.
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A jaunty Union soldier in a stylish gingham shirt and vest. Unknown subject.
Another Wild Bill artifact. This is a manual powder measure used to reload cap & ball weapons such as Bill’s 1849 Colt 31 cal. pistol. Though Bill also owned the standard brass flask, he would use this tool for more accurate reloads the night after a battle.
"Here’s to the health of the next one who dies.“ is the caption of this sketch my Alfred R. Waud. Date unknown.
Dinner time!
Undated soldier with artillery piece.
