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Col., James Nagle; Lieut.-Col., James J. Seibert; Maj., John E. Wynkoop. The 6th regiment was recruited in Schuylkill and Carbon counties and was mustered in for three months' service, at Harrisburg, April 21 to 23, 1861. It reached Philadelphia on April 22, and remained there until May 7, being provided with many comforts by the citizens of the city. Guard duty followed at Newark, Chesapeake City, North East, Charlestown, Elkton and Perryville. On May 28, the command was ordered to Chambersburg and, in Col. Thomas' brigade, proceeded to Greencastle and Williamsport, Md. Gen. Patterson, commanding the Department of Pennsylvania, proposed a movement against Harper's Ferry, but, so many of his troops were ordered to the defense of Washington that he was obliged to forego his plans and the 6th went into camp near Williamsport. At Falling Waters, early in July, the 6th had a sharp brush with the enemy. It then entered Martinsburg; was sent after a body of Confederate cavalry to Bunker Hill; then proceeded to Charlestown and back to Harrisburg for muster out, which took place the last week of July.
Roster:
The Roster of this unit contains the names of 994 men. Source:
The Union Army by Federal Publishing Company, 1908 - Volume 1 Bibliography:
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