USV Third Battalion at Antietam 140th Anniversary

United States Volunteers

3d Battalion

Antietam 140th Anniversary Reenactment

portraying

The Eighth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers

Dear USV Friends,
Just a short note to heartily thank you all of the USV 3d Battalion for the honor and priviledge to have you all come out and portray our Eighth Connecticut Volunteers at the 140th Anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, at the Artz Farm, in Hagerstown, Maryland, on September 13 - 15, 2002. Nothing more could make us feel that we all can work towards focusing on the various unit histories that are so dear to us all. We thank each and every soldier out there, and provide this volume of background information for your edification and enjoyment. If there are any issues or questions, please contact us via our web page links at the bottom of every page.
Your humble & obedient servant,
Sgt. Kim Perlotto
Eighth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, Co.A, Inc.

Short Synposis of the 8th Conn. Vols. The Dyer's Compendium entry for the Eighth Conn. Vols.

Timeline of the 8CV Action at Antietam A minute by minute, blow by blow, account of the height of the battle for the 8CV

A.P.Hill Counterattack An illustration of the planned maneuvers for the 8CV during the A.P.Hill counterattack scenario

Drill Preparation Drill manual excerpts on specific drill aspects for the 8CV A.P.Hill counterattack scenario

Guard Mount Preparation US Army Regulation excerpts on Guard Mount, Sentinels, Grand Rounds

Grand Guard Orders The Army of the Potomac Order No.69 regarding Grand Guard Duty

Details of the 8CV at Antietam Excerpts from the pivotal Connectiut history publication,
"The Civil and Military History of Connecticut During the War of 1861-1865",
W.A.Croffut, J.M.Morris, Ledyard Hill, NY 1868

8CV Excerpts from Carman Manuscript Excerpts regarding the 8CV from the definitive work of Gen. Ezra Carman, who interviewed all involved, and wrote his unpublished manuscript, which is in the National Archives, and is the final detailed account of the entire battle.

9th Corps Order of Battle at Antietam The Order of Battle for the IX Corps at Antietam

The John Schildt Historic Description of the 8CV Author John Schildt, friend of the 8th and his description of the releated events.

Official Records of the 8CV at Antietam The reports on the Eighth Conn. Vols. from the Battle of Antietam

The Story of the 8CV Color Guard at Antietam A roster and story behind the color guard which defended the colors of the 8CV at the Battle of Antietam, from J.H.Hawley, "History of Battle-Flag Day", Lockwood & Merritt, Hartord, Conn., 1880. This book documents the heroic deeds of each Connecticut Civil War regiment, on the day that the flags were all installed in the Connecticut State Capitol Hall of Honor, where they still reside today.

Primary Source Letter -
Capt. Wolcott Marsh extracts of pertinent passages from the letters of Capt. Wolcott Marsh of the 8th, describing the campaign and the battle. (copyrighted).

Primary Source Diary -
1st.Lt. Roger Ford The pertinent diary entries from 1Lt. Roger Ford of the 8CV, describing the events for the 8CV from Frederick, to South Mountain, to the Battle of Antietam. He was an officer in the detached company of th 8th which attacked and took, momentarily, McIntosh's Battery on the Harpers Ferry Road.

Primary Source Letter -
1st.Lt. Henry Hall the original letter from 1Lt. Henry Hall of the 8th, describing the campaign and the battle as he experienced it.

Officers of the Eighth Conn. Vols. Information on the background of the 8CV commanders

Campaign Equipment & Uniform Requirements What might be appropriate to bring and wear while portraying the 8th Conn. Vols.

The 29th Mass. Vols. During the Bloody Lane Scenario, the USV 3d Batt. and the Potomac Legion will portray the 29th Massachusetts. Details of their history and Antietam experience are here in the form of Dyers and the Official Record.

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	Short Synposis of the 8th Conn. Vols.	The Dyer's Compendium entry for the Eighth Conn. Vols.
	Timeline of the 8CV Action at Antietam	A minute by minute, blow by blow, account of the height of the battle for the 8CV
	A.P.Hill Counterattack	An illustration of the planned maneuvers for the 8CV during the A.P.Hill counterattack scenario
	Drill Preparation	Drill manual excerpts on specific drill aspects for the 8CV A.P.Hill counterattack scenario
	Guard Mount Preparation	US Army Regulation excerpts on Guard Mount, Sentinels, Grand Rounds
	Grand Guard Orders	The Army of the Potomac Order No.69 regarding Grand Guard Duty
	Details of the 8CV at Antietam	Excerpts from the pivotal Connectiut history publication, "The Civil and Military History of Connecticut During the War of 1861-1865", W.A.Croffut, J.M.Morris, Ledyard Hill, NY 1868
	8CV Excerpts from Carman Manuscript	Excerpts regarding the 8CV from the definitive work of Gen. Ezra Carman, who interviewed all involved, and wrote his unpublished manuscript, which is in the National Archives, and is the final detailed account of the entire battle.
	9th Corps Order of Battle at Antietam	The Order of Battle for the IX Corps at Antietam
	The John Schildt Historic Description of the 8CV	Author John Schildt, friend of the 8th and his description of the releated events.
	Official Records of the 8CV at Antietam	The reports on the Eighth Conn. Vols. from the Battle of Antietam
	The Story of the 8CV Color Guard at Antietam	A roster and story behind the color guard which defended the colors of the 8CV at the Battle of Antietam, from J.H.Hawley, "History of Battle-Flag Day", Lockwood & Merritt, Hartord, Conn., 1880. This book documents the heroic deeds of each Connecticut Civil War regiment, on the day that the flags were all installed in the Connecticut State Capitol Hall of Honor, where they still reside today.
	Primary Source Letter - Capt. Wolcott Marsh	extracts of pertinent passages from the letters of Capt. Wolcott Marsh of the 8th, describing the campaign and the battle. (copyrighted).
	Primary Source Diary - 1st.Lt. Roger Ford	The pertinent diary entries from 1Lt. Roger Ford of the 8CV, describing the events for the 8CV from Frederick, to South Mountain, to the Battle of Antietam. He was an officer in the detached company of th 8th which attacked and took, momentarily, McIntosh's Battery on the Harpers Ferry Road.
	Primary Source Letter - 1st.Lt. Henry Hall	the original letter from 1Lt. Henry Hall of the 8th, describing the campaign and the battle as he experienced it.
	Officers of the Eighth Conn. Vols.	Information on the background of the 8CV commanders
	Campaign Equipment & Uniform Requirements	What might be appropriate to bring and wear while portraying the 8th Conn. Vols.
	The 29th Mass. Vols.	During the Bloody Lane Scenario, the USV 3d Batt. and the Potomac Legion will portray the 29th Massachusetts. Details of their history and Antietam experience are here in the form of Dyers and the Official Record.