Civil War Id’d Slouch Hat Worn by James H. Wilson Co. A 13th New York InfantryNovember 18, 2022
Civil War Id’d Slouch Hat Worn by James H. Wilson Co. A 13th New York Infantry
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Civil War Id’d Slouch Hat Worn by James H. Wilson Co. A 13th New York Infantry – We have had several original slouch hats, but this is the only example that still retains its original silk lining. Sewn to the lining is a paper tag that reads:
“J. H. Wilson
Rochester
N.Y.”
James Wilson enlisted, in Rochester, at age 19, on April 25, 1861, as a Corporal, in Co. A of the 13th New York Infantry. He would serve in that regiment until he mustered out of service, on May 14, 1863. Wilson was promoted to the rank of 2nd Lt., in May of 1862 and later, to the rank of 1st Lt. , in November of 1862. He was wounded at the Battle of Gaines’ Mill, on June 27, 1862. While in the 13th NY, Wilson and his regiment would see action at Yorktown, the Seven Days Battles, Second Bull Run; they were held in reserve at Antietam; but were heavily engaged in the Battle of Fredericksburg, in December of 1862 and would be participants in the ill-conceived “Mud March”.
This slouch hat exhibits all of the attributes and characteristics that confirm its originality and period, Civil War construction and use: soft, mellow beaver felt; black grosgrain silk brim binding; black grosgrain silk band around the exterior of the crown; wide sweat band; original silk lining with gold embossed maker’s name – “Horstmann”; ostrich plume affixed to the crown’s exterior via a cockade with an eagle I button; original, bullion embroidered, officer’s infantry insignia affixed to the front of the hat’s exterior; original officer’s bullion hat cord. This is a superior example of a Union officer’s slouch hat, id’d to a young Lieutenant who participated in several significant, early war engagements, suffering a wound at Gaines’ Mill. It is, as mentioned, extremely rare to find an officer’s slouch hat with its original silk lining – most of these hats originally had these linings, but they simply disintegrated with heavy wear and field use. The hat remains in excellent condition; the lining, although complete, exhibits some obvious parallel tears, commonly seen in antique silk; the gold embossed label of Horstmann, which is easily discernible, denotes the well-known, Philadelphia military goods purveyor.
James H. Wilson
| Residence was not listed; 19 years old. Enlisted on 4/25/1861 at Rochester, NY as a Corporal. On 5/14/1861 he mustered into “A” Co. NY 13th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 5/14/1863 at Rochester, NY He was listed as: * Wounded 6/27/1862 Gaines’ Mill, VA Promotions: * 2nd Lieut 5/13/1862 (As of Co. B) * 1st Lieut 11/1/1862 (As of Co. H) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 5/13/1862 from company A to company B * 11/1/1862 from company B to company H
13th NY Infantry
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NEW YORK
THIRTEENTH INFANTRY
(Two Years)
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Thirteenth Infantry.-Cols., Isaac F. Quimby, John Pickell; Elisha G. Marshall, Lieut.-Cols., Carl Stephan, Francis A. Schoeffel; Majs., Oliver L. Terry, Francis A. Schoeffel, George Hyland, Jr.
The 13th, the “Rochester regiment,” composed of eight companies from Rochester, one from Dansville and one from Brockport, was mustered into the U. S. service at Elmira for a term of three months. It left Elmira on May 29, 1861, for Washington with the 12th, and camped on Meridian hill until June 3, when it was ordered to Fort Corcoran, where it was employed in construction work until the opening of the Manassas movement.
It then became a part of the 3d brigade, 1st division, Army of Northeastern Virginia; was engaged at Blackburn’s ford, and was active at Bull Run, losing 58 members. In August, under special orders, the regiment was mustered into the U. S. service for the remainder of the two years’ term for which it had been accepted for state service.
As in the case of the 12th the order was received with dissatisfaction, so openly expressed that some members of the 13th were sentenced to the Dry Tortugas for discipline, but afterward returned to the regiment. From Oct. 1 to March 10, 1862, the 13th performed guard and picket duty along the Potomac near Georgetown and was then assigned to Martindale’s brigade, Porter’s division, 3d corps, with which it participated in the Peninsular campaign.
It had its share of the arduous duties in the siege of Yorktown, the tiresome marches on the Peninsula; and lost heavily in the Seven Days’ battles. In May, 1862, it was assigned to the 1st brigade, 1st division, 5th corps, and after the Peninsular campaign and a brief rest at Harrison’s Landing moved to join Gen. Pope.
In the second battle of Bull Run the regiment was closely engaged and out of 240 in action, suffered a loss of 45 killed and many wounded and missing. Withdrawing to Washington, the regiment proceeded from there to the front; was held in reserve at Antietam and went into camp at Sharpsburg, after a sharp encounter with the enemy at Shepherdstown.
It reached the vicinity of Fredericksburg on Nov 19 and lost heavily in the battle there the following month. Returning to its former camp, the 13th participated in the “Mud March” and thereafter remained in winter quarters until the end of April, 1863, when the term of enlistment expired.
The original two years men were mustered out at Rochester, May 14, 1863, and the three years’ men and recruits were consolidated into two companies which were attached to the 140th N. Y. The total strength of the regiment was 1,300 men; its loss by death from wounds was 85 and from disease, accident or imprisonment 44. |
The 13th New York Infantry Regiment (“Rochester Regiment”) was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Active | May 14, 1861 to June 23, 1863 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | First Battle of Bull Run Siege of Yorktown Battle of Hanover Court House Seven Days Battles Battle of Beaver Dam Creek Battle of Gaines’s Mill Battle of White Oak Swamp Battle of Malvern Hill Second Battle of Bull Run Battle of Antietam Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Chancellorsville |
Sergeant Tzar Caldwell, 13th New York Volunteer Infantry
The 13th New York Infantry Regiment (“Rochester Regiment”) was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service
The 13th New York Infantry was organized at Elmira, New York and mustered in for two years state service on April 25, 1861 and subsequently re-mustered for three months federal service under the command of Colonel Isaac Ferdinand Quinby. The regiment was transferred from state service to United States service for the balance of their term by order of Governor Edwin D. Morgan August 2, 1861.
The regiment was attached to Sherman’s Brigade, Tyler’s Division, McDowell’s Army of Northeast Virginia, June to August 1861. Fort Corcoran, Defenses of Washington, to October 1861. Martindale’s Brigade, Porter’s Division, Army of the Potomac, to March 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, III Corps, Army of the Potomac, to May 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, V Corps, to May 1863.
The 13th New York Infantry mustered out of the service on May 14, 1863. Men who had enlisted for three years’ service were consolidated into two companies and served duty as Provost Guard, 1st Division, V Corps, April 27 to June 23. These two companies ceased to exist on June 23, 1863 when its members were transferred to the 140th New York Infantry.
Detailed service
Left New York for Washington, D. C., May 30. Camp on Meridian Hill, defenses of Washington, until June 3, 1861, and at Fort Corcoran until July 16. Advance on Manassas, Va., July 16–21. Occupation of Fairfax Court House July 17. Blackburn’s Ford July 18. First Battle of Bull Run July 21. Duty in the defenses of Washington until March 1862. Moved to the Virginia Peninsula March 16. Warwick Road April 5. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Reconnaissance from Yorktown April 11–13. New Bridge May 24. Battle of Hanover Court House May 27. Operations about Hanover Court House May 27–29. Seven Days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Mechanicsville June 26. Gaines’s Mill June 27. White Oak Swamp and Turkey Bend June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 16. Retreat from the Peninsula and movement to Centreville August 16–28. Pope’s Campaign in northern Virginia August 28-September 2. Second Battle of Bull Run August 30. Maryland Campaign September 6–22. Battle of Antietam September 16–17. Shepherdstown September 19. At Sharpsburg, Md., to October 30. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 19. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12–15. Expedition to Richards’ and Ellis’ Fords December 29–30. “Mud March” January 20–24, 1863. At Falmouth until April 26. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1–5.[1]
Casualties
The regiment lost a total of 100 men during service; 4 officers and 67 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 29 enlisted men died of disease.[2]
Commanders
- Colonel Isaac Ferdinand Quinby
- Colonel John Pickell
- Colonel Elisha Gaylord Marshall
- Lieutenant ColonelFrancis A. Schoeffel – commanded at the Battle of Fredericksburg after Col. Marshall was wounded in action
- CaptainWilliam Downey – commanded the unit after it was consolidated to two companies
Notable members
- Private Myron H. Ranney, Company G – Medal of Honorrecipient for action at the First Battle of Bull Run
- Captain Henry Lomb, Company C – Industrialist, educator and philanthropist
Mustered in United States service for three months 14 May, 1861. Arrived at Washington, D. C., 31 May, 1861. Remustered for two years 2 August, 1861
COLONEL I F QUINBY
Professor I F Quinby was appointed colonel, 13th New York Infantry, on 4 July, 1861, dated 1 May, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Elmira, Chemung County, New York, by Captain W L Elliott, United States Mounted Rifles, on 14 May, 1861. Colonel I F Quinby, 13th New York Infantry, resigned on 2 August, 1861, was discharged on 5 August, 1861. He was appointed brigadier general, United States Volunteers, on 17 March, 1862.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL C STEPHAN
Captain C Stephan, 13th New York Infantry, Company B, was appointed lieutenant colonel, 13th New York Infantry, on 20 June, 1861, dated 21 May, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Elmira, Chemung County, New York, by Captain W L Elliott, United States Mounted Rifles, on 14 May, 1861.
MAJOR O L TERRY
O L Terry was appointed major, 13th New York Infantry, on 14 May, 1861, dated 8 May, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Elmira, Chemung County, New York, by Captain W L Elliott, United States Mounted Rifles, on 14 May, 1861.
Company A: CAPT. C G PUTNAM
The company was accepted in state service for two years at Rochester, Monroe County, New York, c on 25 April 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Elmira, Chemung County, New York, by Captain W L Elliott, United States Mounted Rifles, on 14 May, 1861. Captain R F Taylor, 13th New York Infantry, Company A, was discharged and appointed colonel, 33rd New York Infantry, on 27 May, 1861, and First Lieutenant C G Putnam, 13th New York Infantry, Company A, was appointed captain, 13th New York Infantry, Company A, on 4 July, 1861, dated 27 May, 1861. The 13th New York Infantry, Company K (1st), was assigned to the 13th New York Infantry, Company A, on 29 October, 1861.
Company B: CAPT. G HYLAND, JR.
The company was accepted in state service for two years at Dansville, Livingston County, New York, on 27 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Elmira, Chemung County, New York, by Captain W L Elliott, United States Mounted Rifles, on 14 May, 1861. Captain C Stephan, 13th New York Infantry, Company B, was appointed lieutenant colonel, 13th New York Infantry, on 20 June, 1861, dated 21 May, 1861, and First Lieutenant G Hyland, Jr., 13th New York Infantry, Company B, was appointed captain, 13th New York Infantry, Company B, on 4 July, 1861, dated 17 May, 1861.
Company C: CAPT. A NOLTE
The company was accepted in state service for two years at Rochester, Monroe County, New York, on 23 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Elmira, Chemung County, New York, by Captain W L Elliott, United States Mounted Rifles, on 14 May, 1861. A Nolte was appointed captain, 13th New York Infantry, Company C, on 4 July, 1861, dated 1 May, 1861, and Captain A Nolte, 13th New York Infantry, Company C, was discharged on 22 November, 1861.
Company D: CAPT. L BROWN
The company was accepted in state service for two years at Rochester, Monroe County, New York, on 25 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Elmira, Chemung County, New York, by Captain W L Elliott, United States Mounted Rifles, on 14 May, 1861. L Brown was appointed captain, 13th New York Infantry, Company C, on 4 July, 1861, dated 1 May, 1861, and the 13th New York Infantry, Company H (1st), was assigned to the 13th New York Infantry, Company D, on 31 October, 1862.
Company E: CAPT. F A SCHOEFFEL
The company was accepted in state service for two years at Rochester, Monroe County, New York, on 23 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Elmira, Chemung County, New York, by Captain W L Elliott, United States Mounted Rifles, on 14 May, 1861. F A Schoeffel was appointed captain, 13th New York Infantry, Company E, on 4 July, 1861, dated 1 May, 1861.
Company F: CAPT. H SMITH
The company was accepted in state service for two years at Rochester, Monroe County, New York, on 30 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Elmira, Chemung County, New York, by Captain W L Elliott, United States Mounted Rifles, on 14 May, 1861. H Smith was appointed captain, 13th New York Infantry, Company D, on 4 July, 1861, dated 1 May, 1861, and Captain H Smith, 13th New York Infantry, Company F, resigned on 27 September, 1861.
Company G (1st): CAPT. G W LEWIS
The company was accepted in state service for two years at Rochester, Monroe County, New York, on 30 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Elmira, Chemung County, New York, by Captain W L Elliott, United States Mounted Rifles, on 14 May, 1861. G W Lewis was appointed captain, 13th New York Infantry, Company G (1st), on 4 July, 1861, dated 1 May, 1861, and the company was assigned to the 3rd New York Cavalry, Company K, on 1 September, 1861.
Company G (2nd): CAPT. R T WOOD
The company was mustered in United States service as the 13th New York Infantry, Company G (2nd), on 25 October, 1861, and First Lieutenant R T Wood, 13th New York Infantry, Company B, was appointed captain, 13th New York Infantry, Company G (2nd), on 18 December, 1861, dated 1 October, 1861. The 13th New York Infantry, Company K (2nd), was assigned to the 13th New York Infantry, Company G (2nd), on 31 October, 1862.
Company H (1st): CAPT. H B WILLIAMS
The company was accepted in state service for two years at Rochester, Monroe County, New York, on 18 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Elmira, Chemung County, New York, by Captain W L Elliott, United States Mounted Rifles, on 14 May, 1861. H B Williams was appointed captain, 13th New York Infantry, Company H (1st), on 4 July, 1861, dated 1 May, 1861, and the company was assigned to the 13th New York Infantry, Company D, on 31 October, 1862.
Company H (2nd): CAPT. W ABBOTT
The company was mustered in United States service for three years as the 13th New York Infantry, Company H (2nd), on 28 November, 1862, and W Abbott was appointed captain, 13th New York Infantry, Company H (2nd), on 10 November, 1862, dated 20 October, 1861.
Company I (1st): CAPT. W F TULLY
The company was accepted in state service for two years at Rochester, Monroe County, New York, on 25 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Elmira, Chemung County, New York, by Captain W L Elliott, United States Mounted Rifles, on 14 May, 1861. W F Tully was appointed captain, 13th New York Infantry, Company I (1st), on 4 July, 1861, dated 1 May, 1861, and was dismissed on 17 October, 1861. The company was assigned to the 13th New York Infantry on 29 October, 1861.
Company I (2nd): CAPT. C S BENJAMIN
The company was mustered in United States service for the unexpired term of service on 18 October, 1861, and was assigned to the 13th New York Infantry, Company I (2nd), on 10 January, 1862. First Lieutenant C S Benjamin, 13th New York Infantry, Company A, was appointed captain, 13th New York Infantry, Company I (2nd), on 12 February, 1862, dated 17 October, 1861.
Company K (1st): CAPT. H J THOMAS
The company was accepted in state service for two years at Brockport, Monroe County, New York, on 22 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at Elmira, Chemung County, New York, by Captain W L Elliott, United States Mounted Rifles, on 14 May, 1861. H J Thomas was appointed captain, 13th New York Infantry, Company K (1st), on 4 July, 1861, dated 1 May, 1861, and First Lieutenant E Fuller, 13th New York Infantry, Company K (1st), was assigned to command the company at the battle of first Bull Run on 21 July, 1861. Captain H J Thomas, 13th New York Infantry, Company K (1st), resigned on 10 September, 1861, and the company was assigned to the 13th New York Infantry, Company A, on 29 October, 1861.
Company K (2nd): CAPT. E P FULLER
The company was mustered in United States service as the 13th New York Infantry, Company K (2nd), on 29 October, 1861, and First Lieutenant E P Fuller, 13th New York Infantry, Company K (1st), was appointed captain, 13th New York Infantry, Company K (2nd), on 29 October, 1861, dated 10 September, 1861. The company was assigned to the 13th New York Infantry, Company G (2nd), on 31 October, 1862.
Company K (3rd): CAPT. W DOWNEY
The company was mustered in United States for 3 years as the 13th New York Infantry, Company K (3rd), on 4 October, 1862, and W Downey was appointed captain, 13th New York Infantry, Company K (3rd), on 10 November, 1862, dated 4 October, 1862.
Organisation of 13th New York Infantry at the first battle of Bull Run, 21 July, 1861: Colonel I F Quinby, Lieutenant Colonel C Stephan, Major O L Terry; Company A, Captain C G Putnam; Company B, Captain G Hyland, Jr.; Company C, Captain A Nolte; Company D, Captain L Brown; Company E, Captain F A Schoeffel; Company F, Captain H Smith; Company G (1st), Captain G W Lewis; Company H (1st), Captain H B Williams; Company I (1st), Captain W F Tully; Company K (1st), Captain H J Thomas*
*Not present at the first battle of Bull Run on 21 July, 1861
13th New York Infantry Regiment
United States Regiments & Batteries – New York – Infantry • Cavalry • Artillery
“Rochester Regiment”
The 13th New York Infantry Regiment lost 4 officers and 67 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded and 29 enlisted men to disease during the Civil War.
| 1861 | |
| April 25 | Organized at Rochester, N.Y., and mustered in for two years’ service |
| May 4 | Moved to Elmira, N. Y. |
| May 14 | Mustered into United States service for three months under Colonel Isaac F. Quinby and Major Oliver L. Terry |
| May 21 | Captain Carl Stephan of Company B promoted to lieutenant colonel |
| May 30 | Left State for Washington, D. C. and attached to Sherman’s Brigade, Tyler’s Division, McDowell’s Army of Northeast Virginia. Camp on Meridian Hill, Defenses of Washington |
| June 3 | At Fort Corcoran |
| July 16-21 | Advance on Manassas, Va. |
| July 17 | Occupation of Fairfax Court House |
| July 18 | Blackburn’s Ford |
| July 21 | Battle of Bull RunThe regiment lost 13 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 25 enlisted men wounded and 20 enliisted men missing or captured |
| August 2 | Transferred to United States service for balance of term by order of Governor Morgan. Duty at Fort Corcoran, Defenses of Washington |
| August 5 | Colonel Quinby resigned. |
| August 20 | John Pickell (USMA 1822) was commissioned colonel |
| September | Attached to Martindale’s Brigade, Porter’s Division, Army of the Potomac |
| 1862 | |
| January 9 | Major Terry resigns and Captain Francis A. Schoeffel of Company E promoted to major |
| March 16 | Moved to the Virginia Peninsula and attached to 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 3rd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac |
| March 31 | Colonel John Pickell was discharged for sickness. He would die in January of 1865 at age 63 |
| April 1 | Captain Elisha G. Marshall, U.S.A., was commissioned colonel |
| April 5 | Warwick Road |
| April 5-May 4 | Siege of Yorktown |
| April 11-13 | Reconnaissance from Yorktown |
| May | Attached 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Army Corps |
| May 24 | New Bridge |
| May 24 | Captain George Hyland of Company B promoted to major |
| May 27 | Battle of Hanover Court HouseThe regiment lost 1 enlisted man killed and 6 wounded |
| May 27-29 | Operations about Hanover Court House |
| June 25-July 1 | Seven days before Richmond |
| June 26 | Mechanicsville |
| June 27 | Gaines MillThe regiment lost 1 officer and 18 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 51 enlisted men wounded, and 2 officers and 54 enlisted men missing or captured |
| June 30 | White Oak Swamp and Turkey Bend |
| July 1 | Malvern Hill |
| July 13 | Lieutenant Colonel Stephan resigned and Major Schoeffel was promoted to lieutenant colonel |
| July | At Harrison’s Landing |
| August 16-28 | Retreat from the Peninsula and movement to Centreville |
| August 28-September 2 | Pope’s Campaign in Northern Virginia |
| August 30 | Second Battle of Bull RunThe regiment was commanded by Colonel Elisha Marshall. It lost 3 officers and 38 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 4 officers and 62 enlisted men wounded, and 8 enlsted men missing. The 13th New York is referenced on a trailside marker on the Deep Cut loop trail on the Manassas battlefield. |
| September 6-22 | Maryland Campaign |
| September 16-17 | Battle of AntietamThe regiment was in reserve and lost no casualties |
| September 19 | ShepherdstownThe regiment lost 1 officer and 5 enlisted men wounded and 12 enlisted men missing or captured |
| September | At Sharpsburg, Md. |
| October 30-November 19 | Movement to Falmouth, Va. |
| December 12-15 | Battle of FredericksburgThe regiment lost 10 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 6 officers and 52 enlisted men wounded, and 7 enlisted men missing or captured. |
| December 29-30 | Expedition to Richards’ and Ellis’ Fords |
| 1863 | |
| January 20-24 | “Mud March” |
| February | At Falmouth |
| April 27 | Three years’ men consolidated to two Companies and duty as Provost Guard, 1st Division, 5th Army Corps |
| April 26 | Two years men ordered home |
| April 27-May 6 | Chancellorsville Campaign |
| May 1-5 | Battle of ChancellorsvilleThe battalion lost 4 enlisted men wounded and 1 missing |
| May 14 | Two years men mustered out, expiration of term under Lieutenant Colonel Schoeffel while Colonel Marshall engaged in court martial duty |
| June 23 | Three years’ men transferred to 140th New York Infantry |
The 13th New York Infantry trailside marker is on the Deep Cut loop trail at Stop 7 of the Manassas Battlefield Driving Tour.
From the trailside marker – 2nd Manassas Battlefield – 13th NY Position
August 30, 1862
3:15 p.m.
1st Brigade (Roberts), First Division (Morell)
Fifth Corps (Porter), Army of the Potomac, USA
13th New York Infantry
(“Rochester Regiment”)
Col. Elisha G. Marshall
“The Rebel infantry poured in their volleys, and we were scarcely a dozen feet from their muzzles of their muskets. Oh, it was terrible! For twenty minutes the shattered regiments held the slope swept by a hurricane of death, and each minute the bullets hummed like swarming bees, and then those yet alive and able to do so received orders to fall back. We who fell – the dead, dying, and the disabled – held the field.”
– Cpl. John S. Slater
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