1843-1918

Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Enoch Q. Fellows, field and staff, 3rd regiment, New Hampshire, infantry] [Decimalized .001- .111]

Papers of First Lieutenant in 1st New Hampshire Volunteers and Colonel of 3rd New Hampshire Volunteers, and related materials. Contains letters, orders, military papers, and other papers. Includes commentary on the Battle of Antietam.

GLC02745

29 September 1862

Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to N.B Berry

On Sept. 1st, his regiment marched through Washington. towards upper Maryland. At Monocacy, a skirmish took place. On Sept. 13th, they arrived at Middleton. On Sept. 14th, they arrived at the base of South Mountain and were shortly thereafter ordered into the fight by Burnside. He describes how well they responded to orders. The next day fighting continued on the creek of Antietam. He describes the fight for possession of the bridge. Finally Burnside announced their victory.

GLC02745.003

21 March 1862

Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

He writes on the matter of a Major Bedel who was ordered to remain in charge of the camp. He came to head quarters to see if there was any way he could. But upon finding no one to satisfy his wishes, he came again the next day.

GLC02745.001

1 May 1862

Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain

His furlough commenced April 23rd. He provides his address.

GLC02745.002

20 April 1861

Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897

Autograph manuscript

Title: Diary entry?

He begins with when he first enlisted as a private in 1861. He mentions meeting the president who calls them the best equipped regiment. He talks about joining the Knoxville Expedition. There was a skirmish at Conrad's Ferry lasting two days. Eventually they end up in Charleston where they are mustered out. On Aug. 10th, 1861 he is appointed Colonel.

GLC02745.004

circa 1861-1864

Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Madleigh

He reports improvement among the officers at the last school of instruction. But there is one defect in that there is a lack of promptitude in the execution of commands. It is also difficult to get the men to march in lock step. Though he recommends the officers of the 27th regiment for promotion.

GLC02745.005

1 March 1862

Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897

Autograph document signed

Title: General Orders No. 9

On Monday morning, the troops of this command will form for review and inspection.

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