Revised Register Of The
Soldiers And Sailors Of New Hampshire
In The War Of The Rebellion 1861-1866.

Prepared And Published By
Authority Of The Legislature,
By Augustus D. Ayling, Adjutant General.

Concord: Ira C. Evans, Public Printer. 1895.

MARTIN GUARDS, NEW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. (NINETY DAYS.)

[Transcribed by Dave Swerdfeger]




THIS company was organized at Manchester, in consequence of instructions from Maj. Gen. John A. Dix, commanding the Department of the East, dated June 30, 1864, directing that two companies of militia be mustered into the service of the United States for the period of ninety days, to assist in relieving the National Guards and Strafford Guards at Fort Constitution. The company was mustered in July 25, and during its term of service formed a part of the garrison at Fort Constitution. It was mustered out September 16, and on the 24th left for Manchester.

A large number of the members of the company re-enlisted in Company K, First Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Heavy Artillery. Mustered into the service of the United States July 25, 1864, at Manchester, by William M. Graham, Capt. 1 Art., U.S.A. Mustered out September 16, 1864. Each man was a volunteer appointed or enlisted for ninety days.