On june 28, 1861 a flag raising ceremony was held at the camp. A large flag was raised by Gov. Andrew. Speechs were made by R. S. Dana Esq., Gov. Andrew and Judge Washburn. The recruits sang the national antham and the chaplain of the Eleventh led a prayer. (1)
The next day the regiment and twenty wagons proceded to the Old Colony train depot. From here they went to New York City. (2)
(1) Flag raising ceremony program
(2) Massachusetts register pg. 270
DAN SULLIVAN
The next day the regiment and twenty wagons proceded to the Old Colony train depot. From here they went to New York City. (2)
(1) Flag raising ceremony program
(2) Massachusetts register pg. 270
DAN SULLIVAN
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