WASHINGTON GUARDS - Revision history

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	1. "New Company Organized," ''Express and Herald'', May 12, 1859, p. 3		1. "New Company Organized," ''Express and Herald'', May 12, 1859, p. 3

	Oldt, Franklin T. ''The History of Dubuque County''. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, p. 253, 260, 262		Oldt, Franklin T. '''The History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, p. 253, 260, 262

	"Washington Guards," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 3, 1861		"Washington Guards," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 3, 1861

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	WASHINGTON GUARDS. The Washington Guards ~~were~~ organized On May 9,1859. Weekly drills, held at their armory on the corner of Main and Fourth [[STREETS]], led to their first dress parade on September 22, 1859, with an escort furnished by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]]. The Guards' first military ball was held on November 25, 1859. The uniforms of the Guards included a regulation blue cloth coat with three rows of buttons and braiding. The trousers, of the same material, had a scarlet stripe. Red caps with gold ornaments and white pompoms completed the uniform. The Washington Guards offered their services to the governor of Iowa on April 17, 1861. On April 19, 1861 an announcement in the ''Herald'' read:		WASHINGTON GUARDS. The Washington Guards was organized on May 9, 1859 in the [[GLOBE BUILDING]] with the election of Richard Heron as chairman and P. M. Guthrie as secretary. Officers elected included Col. H. H. Heath, captain and R. G. Heron, first lieutenant. (1) Weekly drills, held at their armory on the corner of Main and Fourth [[STREETS]], led to their first dress parade on September 22, 1859, with an escort furnished by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]]. The Guards' first military ball was held on November 25, 1859. The uniforms of the Guards included a regulation blue cloth coat with three rows of buttons and braiding. The trousers, of the same material, had a scarlet stripe. Red caps with gold ornaments and white pompoms completed the uniform. The Washington Guards offered their services to the governor of Iowa on April 17, 1861. On April 19, 1861 an announcement in the ''Herald'' read:

	This company is filling up rapidly with recruits.		This company is filling up rapidly with recruits.
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			1. "New Company Organized," ''Express and Herald'', May 12, 1859, p. 3

	Oldt, Franklin T. ''The History of Dubuque County''. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, p. 253, 260, 262		Oldt, Franklin T. ''The History of Dubuque County''. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, p. 253, 260, 262

	"Washington Guards," Dubuque Herald, May 3, 1861		"Washington Guards," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 3, 1861

Randylyon at 04:07, 23 June 2012

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	WASHINGTON GUARDS. The Washington Guards were organized On May 9,1859. Weekly drills, held at their armory on the corner of Main and Fourth [[STREETS]], led to their first dress parade on September 22, 1859, with an escort furnished by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]]. The Guards' first military ball was held on November 25, 1859. The uniforms of the Guards included a regulation blue cloth coat with three rows of buttons and braiding. The trousers, of the same material, had a scarlet stripe. Red caps with gold ornaments and white pompoms completed the uniform. The Washington Guards offered their services to the governor of Iowa on April 17, 1861. On April 19, 1861 an announcement in the ''Herald'' read:		WASHINGTON GUARDS. The Washington Guards were organized On May 9,1859. Weekly drills, held at their armory on the corner of Main and Fourth [[STREETS]], led to their first dress parade on September 22, 1859, with an escort furnished by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]]. The Guards' first military ball was held on November 25, 1859. The uniforms of the Guards included a regulation blue cloth coat with three rows of buttons and braiding. The trousers, of the same material, had a scarlet stripe. Red caps with gold ornaments and white pompoms completed the uniform. The Washington Guards offered their services to the governor of Iowa on April 17, 1861. On April 19, 1861 an announcement in the ''Herald'' read:

	~~'''~~This company is filling up rapidly with recruits.		This company is filling up rapidly with recruits.
	Last night a meeting was held, at which quite a number		Last night a meeting was held, at which quite a number
	were enrolled. The company meets tonight for drill and		were enrolled. The company meets tonight for drill and
	to receive recruits. Parties who joined the company last		to receive recruits. Parties who joined the company last
	evening are requested to meet for drill tonight.~~'''~~		evening are requested to meet for drill tonight.

	On April 22, 1861 several members of the Guards appeared before the volunteer fund board. They stated that they were not prepared for immediate service unless they were assured that their families would be taken care of in their absence. The following guaranty was immediately given:		On April 22, 1861 several members of the Guards appeared before the volunteer fund board. They stated that they were not prepared for immediate service unless they were assured that their families would be taken care of in their absence. The following guaranty was immediately given:

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	WASHINGTON GUARDS. The Washington Guards were organized On May 9,1859. Weekly drills, held at their armory on the corner of Main and Fourth [[STREETS]], led to their first dress parade on September 22, 1859, with an escort furnished by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]]. The Guards' first military ball was held on November 25, 1859. The uniforms of the Guards included a regulation blue cloth coat with three rows of buttons and braiding. The trousers, of the same material, had a scarlet stripe. Red caps with gold ornaments and white pompoms completed the uniform. The Washington Guards offered their services to the governor of Iowa on April 17, 1861. On April 19, 1861 an announcement in the ''Herald'' read:		WASHINGTON GUARDS. The Washington Guards were organized On May 9,1859. Weekly drills, held at their armory on the corner of Main and Fourth [[STREETS]], led to their first dress parade on September 22, 1859, with an escort furnished by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]]. The Guards' first military ball was held on November 25, 1859. The uniforms of the Guards included a regulation blue cloth coat with three rows of buttons and braiding. The trousers, of the same material, had a scarlet stripe. Red caps with gold ornaments and white pompoms completed the uniform. The Washington Guards offered their services to the governor of Iowa on April 17, 1861. On April 19, 1861 an announcement in the ''Herald'' read:

	'''This company is filling up rapidly with recruits. Last night a meeting was held, at which quite a number		'''This company is filling up rapidly with recruits.
	were enrolled. The company meets tonight for drill and to receive recruits. Parties who joined the		Last night a meeting was held, at which quite a number
	~~company last~~ evening are requested to meet for drill tonight.'''		were enrolled. The company meets tonight for drill and
			to receive recruits. Parties who joined the company last
			evening are requested to meet for drill tonight.'''

	On April 22, 1861 several members of the Guards appeared before the volunteer fund board. They stated that they were not prepared for immediate service unless they were assured that their families would be taken care of in their absence. The following guaranty was immediately given:		On April 22, 1861 several members of the Guards appeared before the volunteer fund board. They stated that they were not prepared for immediate service unless they were assured that their families would be taken care of in their absence. The following guaranty was immediately given:

	We, the undersigned committee appointed by the Union meeting held on Saturday evening,		We, the undersigned committee appointed by the Union
	the 20th of April, 1861 for the purpose of providing funds for the support of the families of		meeting held on Saturday evening, the 20th of April, 1861
	such of our citizens as may volunteer in service of their country, hereby pledge ourselves to		for the purpose of providing funds for the support of the
	see that the purpose for which we were appointed is fully carried out and that the families of		families of such of our citizens as may volunteer in service
	all such are fully supported during he absence of such volunteers. (Signed by)		of their country, hereby pledge ourselves to see that the
	[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]]		purpose for which we were appointed is fully carried out
	[[GRAVES, Julius K.\|Julius K. GRAVES]]		and that the families of all such are fully supported during
	M. Allison, G. F. Matthews, A.H. Mills, J. C. Chapline, T. Faherty, W. W. Mills-secretary		the absence of such volunteers. (Signed by)
			[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]]
			[[GRAVES, Julius K.\|Julius K. GRAVES]]
			M. Allison, G. F. Matthews, A.H. Mills, J. C. Chapline,
			T. Faherty, W. W. Mills-secretary

	On April 19, 1861, the commanders of the Washington Guards, [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]], and [[JACKSON GUARDS]] were ordered to form a company of 78 men and be prepared to march. As members of this first regiment, they would met at Davenport by May 20th to be called into service during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. The men of the Governor's Greys and Jackson Guards left for Davenport on April 23. In May, 1861 Colonel J. F. Bates was elected colonel of the First Iowa Regiment. The Washington Guards were accepted into service about May 21st.		On April 19, 1861, the commanders of the Washington Guards, [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]], and [[JACKSON GUARDS]] were ordered to form a company of 78 men and be prepared to march. As members of this first regiment, they would met at Davenport by May 20th to be called into service during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. The men of the Governor's Greys and Jackson Guards left for Davenport on April 23. In May, 1861 Colonel J. F. Bates was elected colonel of the First Iowa Regiment.

			On May 3, 1861 a letter was received from Governor Kirkwood stating that the Washington Guards would not be accepted to form a part of the First Regiment. The other regiments from Dubuque came to Davenport without, or contrary to orders, but after being received into service a third Company could not be accepted from here.

			The Washington Guards were finally accepted into service about May 21st.

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	Oldt, Franklin T. ''The History of Dubuque County''. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, p. 253, 260, 262		Oldt, Franklin T. ''The History of Dubuque County''. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, p. 253, 260, 262

			"Washington Guards," Dubuque Herald, May 3, 1861

Randylyon at 03:59, 23 June 2012

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	WASHINGTON GUARDS. On May 9,1859~~, the Washington Guards were organized~~. Weekly drills, held at their armory on the corner of Main and Fourth [[STREETS]], led to their first dress parade on September 22, 1859, with an escort furnished by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]]. The Guards' first military ball was held on November 25, 1859. The uniforms of the Guards included a regulation blue cloth coat with three rows of buttons and braiding. The trousers, of the same material, had a scarlet stripe. Red caps with gold ornaments and white pompoms completed the uniform. The Washington Guards offered their services to the governor of Iowa on April 17, 1861. On April 19, 1861 an announcement in the ''Herald'' read:		WASHINGTON GUARDS. The Washington Guards were organized On May 9,1859. Weekly drills, held at their armory on the corner of Main and Fourth [[STREETS]], led to their first dress parade on September 22, 1859, with an escort furnished by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]]. The Guards' first military ball was held on November 25, 1859. The uniforms of the Guards included a regulation blue cloth coat with three rows of buttons and braiding. The trousers, of the same material, had a scarlet stripe. Red caps with gold ornaments and white pompoms completed the uniform. The Washington Guards offered their services to the governor of Iowa on April 17, 1861. On April 19, 1861 an announcement in the ''Herald'' read:

	'''This company is filling up rapidly with recruits. Last night a meeting was held, at which quite a number		'''This company is filling up rapidly with recruits. Last night a meeting was held, at which quite a number

Randylyon at 02:04, 15 July 2011

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	M. Allison, G. F. Matthews, A.H. Mills, J. C. Chapline, T. Faherty, W. W. Mills-secretary		M. Allison, G. F. Matthews, A.H. Mills, J. C. Chapline, T. Faherty, W. W. Mills-secretary

	On April 19, 1861, the commanders of the Washington Guards, [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]], and [[JACKSON GUARDS]] were ordered to form a company of 78 men and be prepared to march. As members of this first regiment, they would met at Davenport by May 20th to be called into service. The men of the Governor's Greys and Jackson Guards left for Davenport on April 23. In May, 1861 Colonel J. F. Bates was elected colonel of the First Iowa Regiment. The Washington Guards were accepted into service about May 21st.		On April 19, 1861, the commanders of the Washington Guards, [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]], and [[JACKSON GUARDS]] were ordered to form a company of 78 men and be prepared to march. As members of this first regiment, they would met at Davenport by May 20th to be called into service during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. The men of the Governor's Greys and Jackson Guards left for Davenport on April 23. In May, 1861 Colonel J. F. Bates was elected colonel of the First Iowa Regiment. The Washington Guards were accepted into service about May 21st.

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	WASHINGTON GUARDS. ~~The~~ Washington Guards were organized ~~in May~~, 1859 and ~~formally~~ offered their services to the governor of Iowa on April 17, 1861. On April 19, 1861 an announcement in the ''Herald'' read:		WASHINGTON GUARDS. On May 9,1859, the Washington Guards were organized. Weekly drills, held at their armory on the corner of Main and Fourth [[STREETS]], led to their first dress parade on September 22, 1859, with an escort furnished by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]]. The Guards' first military ball was held on November 25, 1859. The uniforms of the Guards included a regulation blue cloth coat with three rows of buttons and braiding. The trousers, of the same material, had a scarlet stripe. Red caps with gold ornaments and white pompoms completed the uniform. The Washington Guards offered their services to the governor of Iowa on April 17, 1861. On April 19, 1861 an announcement in the ''Herald'' read:

	'''This company is filling up rapidly with recruits. Last night a meeting was held, at which quite a number		'''This company is filling up rapidly with recruits. Last night a meeting was held, at which quite a number

Randylyon at 23:01, 14 July 2011

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	M. Allison, G. F. Matthews, A.H. Mills, J. C. Chapline, T. Faherty, W. W. Mills-secretary		M. Allison, G. F. Matthews, A.H. Mills, J. C. Chapline, T. Faherty, W. W. Mills-secretary

	In May, 1861 Colonel J. F. Bates was elected colonel of the First Iowa Regiment. The Washington ~~Guars~~ were accepted into service about May 21st.		On April 19, 1861, the commanders of the Washington Guards, [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]], and [[JACKSON GUARDS]] were ordered to form a company of 78 men and be prepared to march. As members of this first regiment, they would met at Davenport by May 20th to be called into service. The men of the Governor's Greys and Jackson Guards left for Davenport on April 23. In May, 1861 Colonel J. F. Bates was elected colonel of the First Iowa Regiment. The Washington Guards were accepted into service about May 21st.

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			Source:

			Oldt, Franklin T. ''The History of Dubuque County''. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, p. 253, 260, 262

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	[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]]		[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]]
	[[GRAVES, Julius K.\|Julius K. GRAVES]]		[[GRAVES, Julius K.\|Julius K. GRAVES]]
	M. Allison, G. F. Matthews, A.H. Mills, J. C. Chapline, T. Faherty, W. W. Mills-secretary		M. Allison, G. F. Matthews, A.H. Mills, J. C. Chapline, T. Faherty, W. W. Mills-secretary

			In May, 1861 Colonel J. F. Bates was elected colonel of the First Iowa Regiment. The Washington Guars were accepted into service about May 21st.

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	WASHINGTON GUARDS. The Washington Guards were organized in May, 1859 and formally offered their services to the governor of Iowa on April 17, 1861. On April 19, 1861 an announcement in the ''Herald'' read:		WASHINGTON GUARDS. The Washington Guards were organized in May, 1859 and formally offered their services to the governor of Iowa on April 17, 1861. On April 19, 1861 an announcement in the ''Herald'' read:

	'''This company is filling up rapidly with recruits. Last night a meeting was held, at which quite a number		'''This company is filling up rapidly with recruits. Last night a meeting was held, at which quite a number
	were enrolled. The company meets tonight for drill and to receive recruits. Parties who joined the		were enrolled. The company meets tonight for drill and to receive recruits. Parties who joined the
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	On April 22, 1861 several members of the Guards appeared before the volunteer fund board. They stated that they were not prepared for immediate service unless they were assured that their families would be taken care of in their absence. The following guaranty was immediately given:		On April 22, 1861 several members of the Guards appeared before the volunteer fund board. They stated that they were not prepared for immediate service unless they were assured that their families would be taken care of in their absence. The following guaranty was immediately given:
	We, the undersigned committee appointed by the Union meeting held on Saturday evening, the 20th of April, 1861
	for the purpose of providing funds for the support of the families of such of our citizens as may volunteer in service		We, the undersigned committee appointed by the Union meeting held on Saturday evening,
	of their country, hereby pledge ourselves to see that the purpose for which we were appointed is fully carried out and		the 20th of April, 1861 for the purpose of providing funds for the support of the families of
	that the families of all such are fully supported during he absence of such volunteers. (Signed by)		such of our citizens as may volunteer in service of their country, hereby pledge ourselves to
			see that the purpose for which we were appointed is fully carried out and that the families of
			all such are fully supported during he absence of such volunteers. (Signed by)
	[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]]		[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]]
	[[GRAVES, Julius K.\|Julius K. GRAVES]]		[[GRAVES, Julius K.\|Julius K. GRAVES]]
	M. Allison, G. F. Matthews, A.H. Mills, J. C. Chapline, T. Faherty, W. W. Mills-secretary		M. Allison, G. F. Matthews, A.H. Mills, J. C. Chapline, T. Faherty, W. W. Mills-secretary