Publication - Resolution of Thanks from the New Haven Grays
1886 (Date manufactured/created)
Ink on Paper
26 in H
X
18 1/2 in W
Measurement Notes: Sight
Printed resolution of thanks to the citizens of Madison from the New Haven Grays for hospitality extended this group of veterans on 31 May 1886.
The New Haven Grays were formed in 1816 from the remnants of the Second Regiment of the Colonial Militia. From this period until the outbreak of the Civil War the Grays were called upon to restore unrest in the city. In 1861 the Grays were called to enlist for 90 days as part of the second Connecticut Infantry. They participated in the Battle of Bull Run and many other engagements during the conflict including Gettysburg. By this time the New Haven Grays served in a variety of units such as the 27th Connecticut, which fought bravely at Gettysburg. They have a monument on the field there and their famous commander Colonel Merwin also has a marker where he fell. (Antonio Darnell’s backpack is on display in the Gray’s room. He is one of two Asian American’s to fight in the unit during the Civil War.)
Under glass in wood frame with inside gold border. 18 1/2 x26 ( sight )
The New Haven Grays were formed in 1816 from the remnants of the Second Regiment of the Colonial Militia. From this period until the outbreak of the Civil War the Grays were called upon to restore unrest in the city. In 1861 the Grays were called to enlist for 90 days as part of the second Connecticut Infantry. They participated in the Battle of Bull Run and many other engagements during the conflict including Gettysburg. By this time the New Haven Grays served in a variety of units such as the 27th Connecticut, which fought bravely at Gettysburg. They have a monument on the field there and their famous commander Colonel Merwin also has a marker where he fell. (Antonio Darnell’s backpack is on display in the Gray’s room. He is one of two Asian American’s to fight in the unit during the Civil War.)
Under glass in wood frame with inside gold border. 18 1/2 x26 ( sight )
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