Ten companies are now on the ground. Colonel Upton made us a
visit today. He is to be our commander. I have known the colonel for several
years past at our militia musters. He commanded the old 9th regiment, one which
stood second to none in the state. I regard the colonel as a very fine man, and
an able military commander. Under his command I have no fears but that our
regiment will make a record that not only themselves, but the state will be
proud of.
SOURCE: David L. Day, My Diary of Rambles with the
25th Mass. Volunteer Infantry, p. 6
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