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Cdv of 26th New York Infantry Officer John S. Jennings. His kepi has a 1st Corps Badge on the top. His regiment was decimated at the Battle of Fredericksburg. Utica, NY b/m, wear as shown in the photos. Jennings also had service in the 1st Ohio Artillery.

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Twenty-sixth Infantry.-Cols., William H. Christian, Richard A. Richardson; Lieut.-Cols., Richard A. Richardson, Gilbert S. Jennings, Majs., Gilbert S. Jennings, Ezra F. Wetmore.

The 26th, the 2nd Oneida regiment, was composed of six companies from Oneida county, two from Monroe, one from Tioga and one from Madison, and was mustered into the U. S. service May 21, 1861, at Elmira, for a three months' term. It left the state on June 19, for Washington, camped for a month on Meridian hill, then moved to Alexandria, was stationed in that vicinity at various points during the autumn, and established winter quarters at Fort Lyon, where it was attached to Wadsworth's brigade.

When the advance of the army commenced in March, 1862, it was assigned to the 1st brigade, 2nd division, Department of the Rappahannock for a month, and it then became a part of the 2nd brigade, 2nd division, 3d corps Army of Virginia. Under special orders from the war department the regiment was remustered on Aug. 21, 1861, for the remainder of two years' service.

The regiment was present at Cedar mountain and participated in the campaign in Virginia under Gen. Pope, losing in the second battle of Bull Run 169 in killed, wounded and missing. On Sept. 12, it was assigned to the 2nd brigade, 2nd division, 1st corps, Army of the Potomac, and was active at South mountain and Antietam.

At the battle of Fredericksburg it met with its heaviest loss. Out of 300 members engaged 170 were killed, wounded or missing, of whom 51 were mortally wounded. After the battle winter quarters were established at Belle Plain and occupied, except during the "Mud March," until the Chancellorsville movement in the spring of 1863, during which the regiment performed advance picket duty. It was mustered out at Utica, May 28, 1863, having lost 108 members by death from wounds and 42 by death from other causes.

Source: The Union Army, Vol. 2, p. 68

NEW YORK TWENTY-SIXTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY. Second Oneida Regiment; Central New York Battalion; Utica Regiment. (Two Years)

This regiment, Col. William H. Christian, was accepted by the State May 17, 1861, for a service of two years; organized at Elmira, and there mustered in the service of the United States for three months May 21, 1861. At the request of the general government, the Governor of the State, August 2, 1861, ordered it in the service of the United States for the unexpired portion of its term of State service. In May, 1863, its three years' men were transferred to the 97th Infantry.

The companies were recruited: A, B, C and E at Utica; D at Hamilton; F at Whitestown; G and H--originally intended for the 13th Regiment--at Rochester; I at Oriskany; and K at Candor; the men came principally from the counties of Madison, Monroe, Oneida and Tioga; a few from the counties of Chenango, Herkimer and Seneca.

The regiment left the State June 19, 1861; served at and near Washington, D. C., from June 20, 1861; in McCunn's Brigade, from July 21, 1861; in Heintzelman's Brigade, Division of Potomac, from August 4, 1861; in Slocum's Brigade, Franklin's Division, Army of the Potomac, from October 15, 1861; in Wadsworth's command, at Fort Lyon, Va., from November, 1861; in 1st Brigade, 2d Division, Department of Rappahannock, from May, 1862; in 2d Brigade, 2d Division, 3d Corps, Army of Virginia, from June 26, 1862; in 2d Brigade, 2d Division, 1st Corps, Army of the Potomac, from September 12, 1862, and was honorably discharged and mustered out, under Col. Richard H. Richardson, May 28, 1863; Companies H and K, May 24th, at Utica.

Source: Phisterer, p. 2,027

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2nd Bull Run, VA after action report:

No. 37.

Report of Lieut. Col. Richard H. Richardson, Twenty-sixth New York Infantry, Second Brigade, of the battle of Bull Run.

HDQRS. TWENTY-SIXTH REGIMENT NEW YORK VOLS., In camp, September 12, 1862. COLONEL: I would respectfully, report that during the action of Saturday, 30th of August, the Twenty-sixth New York Volunteers, occupied the position of left of Gen. Tower's brigade. Went into action in support of a battery and relief of a brigade, than engaged, at about 4.30 o'clock p.m. Moved on the field by the left flank on double-quick, filed left in rear of battery then engaged; halted and came to the front, opened from the two companies on the left, at that time the only ones unmasked. Received an order from Gen. Tower to again face to the left and march on double-quick to the relief of extreme left, then hard pressed by the enemy. Again halted and came to the front, and opened fire on the left, advancing the right of the battalion to the rise of the hill. At this the battery on the hill retired, breaking through the center of the battalion, accompanied by hundreds of the brigade in advance of our left, then broken. The battalion was rallied as far as possible continuing the fire. Those in retreat were rallied on the flank at the edge of the timber to oppose the flanking party of the enemy at that time within 200 yards of our flank, and opening fire from one battery with grape and canister and musketry from several battalions. This line was broken and again formed some 250 yards in rear, and nearly at right angles with the brigade, and almost immediately, as the whole left was then retiring. The regiment remained under fire from twenty to twenty-five minutes, firing during the time an average of as nearly as can be ascertained, 30 rounds per man, retiring in the direction of Centreville.

The loss of the regiment was in killed and wounded 118 and missing 55, who have not been accounted for since the action. Among the killed and wounded I have to report the loss of Capts. Cossleman, Davis, Jennings, and Lieut. Leonard, commanding company. Of these only one has been heard from, viz; Capt. Jennings, Company G, wounded and paroled.

I would further report that the regiment assembled at Centreville on Sunday morning, August 31.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

I am, sir, most respectfully, your obedient servant,

R. H. RICHARDSON, Lieut. Col., Comdg. Twenty-sixth New York Volunteers.

Col. W.H. CHRISTIAN, Commanding Second Brigade.

Source: Official Records PAGE 389-16 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W VA.., AND MD. [CHAP. XXIV. [Series I. Vol. 12. Part II, Reports. Serial No. 16.]



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Antietam after battle report:

Report of Lieut. Col. Richard H. Richardson, Twenty-sixth New York Infantry, Second Brigade, of the battles of South Mountain and Antietam.

HEADQUARTERS TWENTY-SIXTH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, Camp near Sharpsburg, Md., September 19, 1862. SIR: In compliance with orders, this regiment marched from camp near Frederick at 6 o'clock a. m. Sunday, September 14, 1862, 12 miles to the gap, near Boonsborough, arriving on the battle-ground at 6 o'clock p. m., and formed in line of battle on the right of the brigade, and advanced up the slope toward the enemy, who occupied the cornfield and brush at the top of the hill. In going up we marched by the left flank, as ordered, for the purpose of gaining ground to the left and relieving regiments then engaged. On reaching the fence along the timber at the hill top, we halted, and commenced firing from the left of the battalion, the right reserving their fire, not being in range of the enemy, until after some moments later. The left wing of the regiment fired some 20 rounds and right wing 4 rounds, when the order was given to cease firing, and lay on our arms in the same position until morning, with skirmishers advance.

I would further report as casualties: Killed, none; wounded, 2.

Marched from camp near Keedysville about 3 o'clock p. m. September 16 to the battle-ground, near Sharpsburg, and took position in line arms until morning, posting pickets as order. Marched at daylight September 17, under orders, across the fields, formed line of battle, occupying the left of the brigade, and halted some 400 or 500 yards from the wood, beyond which the enemy lay in position. I was directed to deploy in column by division, which I did, and advanced obliquely toward the wood under a heavy fire of shot and shell, and halted, as directed, 100 yards in rear of the brigade of Gen. Duryea, that brigade moving to the right. I was ordered to advance in support of Gen. Hartsuff, and did so Under direction of Gen. Seymour we deployed in line of battle along the fence, the left of the battalion connecting with the right of another regiment, the right with the left of the Ninety-fourth New York Volunteers.

The enemy were in sight, about 350 yards, engaged with Hartsuff's brigade. I gave the command to commence firing by file, and the battalion continued firing evenly and carefully for some 30 rounds, average, when the command ceased firing, saving ammunition. This cessation brought the enemy out more plainly in view on the open ground, and we again opened fire, driving the enemy again behind the fence, and under cover of the cor-field. I again gave orders to cease firing, being nearly out of ammunition, and sent word twice to the colonel commanding the brigade for ammunition or relief. We resumed our firing until every round of cartridge was expended, when, the relieving column advancing, we retired in good order to the point indicated for supplying the men.

Without particularizing, I can but say that every officer and man in the command performed his duty in the coolest manner, obeying every order with alacrity, and executing with determination, under fire, two hours and a quarter.

Casualties: 5 killed, 41 wounded, 20 missing; total, 66.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

I have the honor to be, colonel, most respectfully, your obedient servant,

R. H. RICHARDSON, Lieut.-Col., Comdg. Twenty-sixth New York Volunteers.

Lieut. DAVID P. WEAVER, Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen., Second Brigade.

Source: Official Records: Series I. Vol. 19. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 27