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Militia, Fourth (Reserve) Division

Second New Jersey Militia

Mustered in United States service for three months 1 May, 1861. Six companies arrived at Washington, D. C., 6 May, 1861. Did not participate in the first battle of Bull Run

COLONEL H M BAKER
Captain H M Baker, 2nd New Jersey Militia, Company G, was appointed colonel, 2nd New Jersey Militia, and was mustered in United States service for three months at the State House, on State and Delaware Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, by Brevet Major & Captain T T S Laidly, United States Ordnance Department, and First Lieutenant A T A Torbert, 5th United States Infantry, Company D, on 1 May, 1861.

LIEUTENANT COLONEL A SPEER
Captain A Speer, 2nd New Jersey Militia, Company A, was appointed lieutenant colonel, 2nd New Jersey Militia, and was mustered in United States service for three months at the State House, on State and Delaware Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, by Brevet Major & Captain T T S Laidly, United States Ordnance Department, and First Lieutenant A T A Torbert, 5th United States Infantry, Company D, on 2 May, 1861.

MAJOR J J VAN BUSKIRK
Captain J J Van Buskirk, 2nd New Jersey Militia, Company E, was appointed major, 2nd New Jersey Militia, at Camp Van Riper/ Princeton, junction of the Alexandria Canal and the Columbia Turnpike, 400 yards west of Columbia Springs, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 15 June, 1861.

Company A Washington Guards, Company A, Second Regiment, Hudson Brigade, Second Division, New Jersey Militia: CAPT. G D VAN REIPEN
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, on 17 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at the State House, on State and Delaware Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, by Brevet Major & Captain T T S Laidly, United States Ordnance Department, and First Lieutenant A T A Torbert, 5th United States Infantry, Company D, on 1 May, 1861. Captain A Speer, 2nd New Jersey Militia, Company A, was appointed lieutenant colonel, 2nd New Jersey State Militia, on 2 May, 1861.
Company B Gregory Guards, Company B, Second Regiment, Hudson Brigade, Second Division, New Jersey Militia: CAPT. E C HOPPER
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, on 17 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at the State House, on State and Delaware Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, by Brevet Major & Captain T T S Laidly, United States Ordnance Department, and First Lieutenant A T A Torbert, 5th United States Infantry, Company D, on 1 May, 1861.
Company C Independence Guards, 1st Company, Company C, Second Regiment, Hudson Brigade, Second Division, New Jersey Militia: CAPT. F GRAIN, JR.
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, on 17 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at the State House, on State and Delaware Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, by Brevet Major & Captain T T S Laidly, United States Ordnance Department, and First Lieutenant A T A Torbert, 5th United States Infantry, Company D, on 1 May, 1861.
Company D Greenville Guards, Company D, Second Regiment, Hudson Brigade, Second Division, New Jersey Militia: CAPT. G F LILLIENDAHL
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Greenville District, Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, on 17 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at the State House, on State and Delaware Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, by Brevet Major & Captain T T S Laidly, United States Ordnance Department, and First Lieutenant A T A Torbert, 5th United States Infantry, Company D, on 1 May, 1861.
Company E Close Light Guards, Company E, Second Regiment, Hudson Brigade, Second Division, New Jersey Militia: CAPT. H VAN BUSKIRK
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Bayonne, Hudson County, New Jersey, on 17 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at the State House, on State and Delaware Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, by Brevet Major & Captain T T S Laidly, United States Ordnance Department, and First Lieutenant A T A Torbert, 5th United States Infantry, Company D, on 1 May, 1861. Captain J J Van Buskirk, 2nd New Jersey Militia, Company E, was appointed major, 2nd New Jersey Militia, at Camp Van Riper/ Princeton, junction of the Alexandria Canal and the Columbia Turnpike, 400 yards west of Columbia Springs, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 15 June, 1861, and First Lieutenant H Van Buskirk, 2nd New Jersey Militia, Company E, was appointed captain, 2nd New Jersey Militia, Company E, at Camp Van Riper/ Princeton, junction of the Alexandria Canal and the Columbia Turnpike, 400 yards west of Columbia Springs, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 6 July, 1861.
Company F Montgomery Guards, Company F, Second Regiment, Hudson Brigade, Second Division, New Jersey Militia: CAPT. R GILCHRIST, JR.
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, on 17 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at the State House, on State and Delaware Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, by Brevet Major & Captain T T S Laidly, United States Ordnance Department, and First Lieutenant A T A Torbert, 5th United States Infantry, Company D, on 1 May, 1861. Captain L J Tonnele, 2nd New Jersey Militia, Company F, resigned at Camp Monmouth/ Scott, opposite Columbia College, on Meridian Hill, west of Fourteenth Street Road, D. C., on 15 May, 1861, and First Lieutenant R Gilchrist, Jr., 2nd New Jersey Militia, Company F, was appointed captain, 2nd New Jersey Militia, Company F, on 18 May, 1861.
Company G Hudson Guards, 1st Company: CAPT. J RAMSaY
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, on 17 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at the State House, on State and Delaware Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, by Brevet Major & Captain T T S Laidly, United States Ordnance Department, and First Lieutenant A T A Torbert, 5th United States Infantry, Company D, on 1 May, 1861. Captain H M Baker, 2nd New Jersey Militia, Company G, was appointed colonel, 2nd New Jersey Militia, the same day.
Company H Communipaw Zouaves: CAPT. E S BABCOCK
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, on 17 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at the State House, on State and Delaware Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, by Brevet Major & Captain T T S Laidly, United States Ordnance Department, and First Lieutenant A T A Torbert, 5th United States Infantry, Company D, on 1 May, 1861.
Company I Hudson Guards, 2nd Company: CAPT. J A VAN VOORHIS
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, on 17 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at the State House, on State and Delaware Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, by Brevet Major & Captain T T S Laidly, United States Ordnance Department, and First Lieutenant A T A Torbert, 5th United States Infantry, Company D, on 1 May, 1861.
Company K Independence Guards, 2nd Company: CAPT. W B DUNNING
The company was accepted in state service for three months at Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, on 17 April, 1861, and was mustered in United States service for three months at the State House, on State and Delaware Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, by Brevet Major & Captain T T S Laidly, United States Ordnance Department, and First Lieutenant A T A Torbert, 5th United States Infantry, Company D, on 1 May, 1861.

Organisation of 2nd New Jersey Militia at the first battle of Bull Run, 21 July, 1861: Colonel H M Baker, Lieutenant Colonel A Speer, Major J J Van Buskirk; Company A, Washington Guards, Captain G D Van Reipen; Company B, Gregory Guards, Captain E C Hopper; Company C, Independence Guards, 1st Company, Captain F Grain, Jr.; Company D, Greenville Guards, Captain G F Lilliendahl; Company E, Close Light Guards, Captain H Van Buskirk; Company F, Montgomery Guards, Captain R Gilchrist, Jr.; Company G, Hudson Guards, 1st Company, Captain J Ramsay; Company H, Communipaw Zouaves, Captain E S Babcock; Company I, Hudson Guards, 2nd Company, Captain J A Van Voorhis; Company K, Independence Guards, 2nd Company, Captain W B Dunning

Sources

"The Second Regiment of the Hudson Brigade, Gen. Hatfield, Jr., commanding, arrived by the afternoon train yesterday, and were at once taken to Camp Olden, near the State Arsenal. They are a fine body of men."

Trenton State Gazette (Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey), 27 April, 1861

"The old arsenal on Bergen Hill is now occupied by troops, and presents a warlike appearance. Capt. Van Houten is in command and the volunteers are drilled regularly every day."

Newark daily Advertiser (Newark, Essex County, New Jersey), 1 May, 1861 - War preparations in Jersey City

"The first, second, and third New Jersey regiments reached here yesterday morning in two different trains, the first about two o'clock, and the second about eight."

National Republican (Washington, D. C.), 7 May, 1861 - Arrival of New Jersey troops

"The uniform consists of dark blue frock coat, light blue pants trimmed with white cord, blue fatigue cap and Army regulation overcoat."

Monmouth Democrat (Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey), 9 May, 1861 - The Jersey Blues on hand

"All men are here in quarters except four companies of the 2d (Hudson Co.) Regiment, who had been detained at Annapolis doing guard duty. On Monday Gen. Butler removed his force, which was guarding the railroad from here to the Relay House, to the latter place, by order of the Government, but, with bad generalship, left no guards. As these four companies were coming from Annapolis hither yesterday, under the direction of Captain J. B. Mulligan, Gen. Runyon's Aid-de-Camp, they were detailed as guard on the railroad, and they are now performing this duty. Their headquarters are at Bladensburg, in a hotel, and pickets of 20 men each, with a commissioned officer at the head, are thrown out every eighth mile, to Washington on one side, and the Annapolis Junction on the other."

Newark Daily Advertiser (Newark, Essex County, New Jersey), 10 May, 1861 - The New Jersey troops in Washington

"Beltsville, Md., 11 May - We have been 'roughing it in the bush' here since Tuesday night, stationed along this (just now) very important railroad, to protect it and the telegraph from injury. We take up the road where Colonel Butler leaves off, about two miles below here, and guard it as far as Bladensburg, which is five miles from Washington. Our company guards two miles of the road, with the centre at this village of half a dozen houses. We are 28 miles from Baltimore and 12 from Washington."

Newark Daily Advertiser (Newark, Essex County, New Jersey), 13 May, 1861 - From a N. J. Picquet

"Washington, D. C., 10 May - Our camp site is selected and operations on it have commenced. It is situated on Meridian Hill, about a mile north of the President's House, which is in fair view of it, as also is the city of Washington, and together with an extensive range of county. This might be inferred from the name of the Hill, which is the spot where the longitude id determined, and our camp will therefore be placed in the established centre of the country. The ground was formerly occupied by Com. Porter. There is a good house upon it for the officers' quarters, and the camps of the regiments will be placed upon four elevations, with a spacious parade ground between. The position is extremely beautiful, and the selection has been commended by high authorities. The 7th N. Y. Regiment is encamped near the spot. The 4th Regiment of our brigade proceeded to encamp this morning, and the other regiments will follow, as soon as the Sibley tents, for which requisitions have been made, are delivered."

Newark Daily Advertiser (Newark, Essex County, New Jersey), 13 May, 1861 - The New Jersey troops in Washington

"The encamping of troops is proceeding as rapidly as the deficiency of tents will permit, and some of the regiments construct barracks. Some of the camps are as follows: Camp Anderson - On Franklin Square, a short distance North of Willard's Hotel, where the New York 12th Regiment is in barracks. Camp Cameron - 7th New York Regiment - on the same street, about a mile North of Willard's, on a hill commanding a fine prospect - being part of the same range on which the camp of the Jersey Brigade is located. Camp Cadwalader - That of the 1st Philadelphia Regiment, near Rock Creek."

Newark Daily Advertiser (Newark, Essex County, New Jersey), 24 May, 1861 - Washington, 19 May, 1861

"Roche's Springs, Va., 30 May, 1861. The midnight march - It was Wednesday, the 23d inst., about half past 8 o'clock, extra ammunition was served out to each man, also one day's rations, and orders to hold ourselves in readiness, knapsacks packed, and everything in order to march at a moment's notice. We crossed the avenue and took the road to the Long Bridge. A little further on we came up to the troops who had arrived somewhat earlier, and were now halted upon the road side. They were the New York Seventh, a body of regular cavalry, and a numerous train of artillery. Between these we marched to the end of the bridge, which we crossed, and, at about half past three o'clock, touched Virginia soil. From the end of the bridge we marched from three quarters of a mile to a mile, coming to a halt near Roache's or Columbia Springs. "

Irish American Weekly (New York City, New York County, New York), 8 June, 1861 - The New Jersey Brigade

"Roche's Springs, Va., 30 May, 1861. The entrenchments and the men who dig them - At a short distance from the end of the Long Bridge on the summit of the Heights commanding on one side the Potomac and the Capital of the nation, and on the other approaches to them from the interior where the rebels are, the first sod was turned on Friday morning, the 24th inst., at about twenty minutes past eleven o'clock, a. m. by Cos. A and C of the 2d Regt., New Jersey Volunteers. "

Irish American Weekly (New York City, New York County, New York), 8 June, 1861 - The New Jersey Brigade

"Camp Princeton, Arlington, Va., 27 June, 1861 - The grounds comprised within the boundaries of Camp Princeton, are washed upon the west by the waters of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, on the east, to speak freely, by the Potomac. The Fairfax County Court House road divides the encampment into two portions not equal. Where one extremity of the camp touches the canal there is a bridge, which is watched and warded, and over which no one is allowed to pass without a duly authenticated permission from the proper authorities. Crossing this bridge and going up the road on the brow of the hill above, you come to the residence of Mr Roache, one of the leading secessionists of this part of the State."

Irish American Weekly (New York City, New York County, New York), 26 June, 1861 - The New Jersey Brigade. Arlington House. Reconnoitering party

"The Second New Jersey Regiment moved from near the Long Bridge to the vicinity of Alexandria, yesterday."

Evening Star (Washington, D. C.), 19 July, 1861 - Movement of troops

Books/ Manuscripts

History of Jersey City, N.J.: A record of its early settlement and corporate progress, sketches of the towns and cities that were absorbed in the growth of the present municipality, its business, finance, manufactures and form of government, with some notice of the men who built the city, by Alexander McLean

New Jersey and the Rebellion: A history of the service of the troops and people of New Jersey in aid of the Union cause, by John Young Foster

Record of officers and men of New Jersey in the Civil War, 1861-1865, Volume I, compiled in the office of the adjutant general, published by William S Stryker, Adjutant General

The Union Army: A history of military affairs in the loyal states 1861-65, records of the regiments in the Union Army, cyclopedia of battles, memoirs of commanders and soldiers, Volume 3, New Jersey, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan

Notes

The 2nd New Jersey Militia was authorised by a proclamation calling for 75,000 militia to serve three months on 15 April, 1861, and was accepted in state service for three months at Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, on 17 April, 1861.

Jersey City, Hudson County, to Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, 26 April, 1861: The 2nd New Jersey Militia was ordered to proceed by the New Jersey Railroad to Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, under the command of Acting Colonel & Brigadier General D Hartford, Jr., New Jersey (Militia) Volunteers, and Acting Adjutant & Captain G Van Houten, National Guards, 1st Regiment, Hudson Brigade, at 1.30 PM on 26 April, 1861, and arrived at Camp Olden, on Sandtown Road, two and a half miles east of the Rolling Mill of Trenton Iron Co. and J Shepherd Union Print works, between Federal and Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, in the afternoon the same day.

Note: The Independence Guards, 2nd Company, under the command of First Lieutenant W B Dunning, arrived at Camp Olden, on Sandtown Road, two and a half miles east of the Rolling Mill of Trenton Iron Company and J Shepherd Union Print works, between Federal and Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, in the afternoon on 26 April, 1861.

Organisation of New Jersey Brigade (3,075), 30 April 1861: Brigadier General T Runyon, Brigade Inspector & Major A V Bonnell, Captain & Aide de Camp J B Mulligan; 1st New Jersey Militia (773), Colonel H M Baker; 2nd New Jersey Militia (745), Colonel A J Johnson; 3rd New Jersey Militia (780), Colonel W Napton; 4th New Jersey Militia (777), Colonel M Miller, Jr.

Mustered for three months, State House, on State & Delaware Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, 1 May, 1861: The 2nd New Jersey Militia was mustered in United States service for three months at the State House, on State and Delaware Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, by Brevet Major & Captain T T S Laidly, United States Ordnance Department, and First Lieutenant A T A Torbert, 5th United States Infantry, Company D, on 1 May, 1861.

Note: The 2nd New Jersey State Militia was stationed at the State Arsenal, on Washington Street, between Second and Third Streets, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, on 3 May, 1861.

Trenton to Annapolis, 3-4 May, 1861

The 2nd New Jersey Militia (745) was ordered to proceed by steamers on the Delaware & Raritan Canal to Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey, in the morning/ afternoon on 3 May, 1861, and was accompanied by the 1st New Jersey Militia and the 3rd New Jersey Militia.

Note: The 1st New Jersey Militia, the 2nd New Jersey Militia, the 3rd New Jersey Militia, and the 4th New Jersey Militia rendezvoued at Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey, at 8 PM on 3 May, 1861.

Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey, to Annapolis, Anne Arundal County, Maryland, 3-4 May, 1861: The 2nd New Jersey Militia was ordered to proceed by steamers on the Delaware River to Annapolis, Anne Arundal County, Maryland, at 8 PM on 3 May, 1861, and arrived at Delaware & Chesapeake Canal, south of Delaware City, New Castle County, Delaware, at 8 AM on 4 May, 1861. The regiment arrived at Chesapeake City, Cecil County, Maryland, at 11.30 AM the same day and at Back Creek, east of Annapolis Roads, two and a half miles southeast of Annapolis, Anne Arundal County, Maryland, at 1 PM on 4 May, 1861. The 2nd New Jersey Militia was ordered to Annapolis, Anne Arundal County, Maryland, at 1 PM the same day and arrived south of the United States Naval Academy, on Hanover Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, at 4 PM on 4 May, 1861.

Note: The 1st New Jersey Militia, 2nd New Jersey Militia, 3rd New Jersey Militia, and 4th New Jersey Militia were ordered to proceed by the steamers W Woodward, Fannie Cadwalader, Delaware, Franklin, J B Mollison, Eureka, Fanny Garner, Octorata, Raritan, Trenton, Patroon, F W Brune and Elizabeth Turner, to Washington, D. C., under the command of Captain R F Loper, United States Navy, between 1 and 3 May, 1861.

Guard duty at United States Naval Academy, on Hanover Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundal County, Maryland, 5-7 May, 1861: The 2nd New Jersey Militia (280), Companies D, E, I, and K, under the command of of Lieutenant Colonel A Speer, were asssigned to guard duty at the United States Naval Academy, on Hanover Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundal County, Maryland, between 5 and 7 May, 1861.

Note: The 2nd New Jersey Militia disembarked at Foot Wharf, United States Naval Academy, on Hanover Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundal County, Maryland, in the morning on 5 May, 1861.

Annapolis to Beltsville, Hyattsville, & Washington, 5-7 May, 1861

The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies A, B, C, F, G, and H, were ordered to proceed by the Annapolis & Elkridge Railroad to Washington, D. C., at 3.30 PM on 5 May, 1861, and were accompanied by the 1st New Jersey Militia. Companies A, B, C, F, G, and H arrived by the Washington Branch, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, via Annapolis Junction, Howard County, Maryland, at 12 AM on 6 May, 1861 (See the 1st New Jersey Militia).

United States Naval Academy, on Hanover Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, to Beltsville & Hyattsville, Prince George's County, Maryland, Companies D, E, I, & K, 7 May, 1861: The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies D, E, I, and K, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A Speer, were ordered to proceed by the Annapolis & Elkridge Railroad to Beltsville and Hyattsville, Prince George's County, Maryland, in the evening on 7 May, 1861, and were accompanied by Captain J B Mulligan, aide de camp to Brigadier General T Runyon, New Jersey Militia/ Volunteers.

Note: The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies D and K, were stationed at Beltsville, Prince George's County, Maryland, and Companies E and I at Hyattsville, Prince George's County, Maryland, in the evening on 7 May, 1861, and were assigned to guard duty on the Washington Branch, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, between Laurel Factory and Bladensburg, Prince George's County, Maryland, between 7 May and 24 July, 1861. Lieutenant Colonel A Speer, 2nd New Jersey Militia, set up headquarters at C C Hyatt's, half a mile north of Bladensburg, Prince George's County, Maryland, in the evening on 7 May, 1861.

Department of Washington, Companies A, B, C, F, G, & H, 6-24 May, 1861

The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies A, B, C, F, G, and H, were stationed at the Constitution Office, on South E Street, between West Twelfth and Thirteenth Streets, Washington, D. C., in the morning on 6 May, 1861.

Constitution Office, on South E Street, between West Twelfth & Thiteenth Streets, Washington, to Meridian Hill, west of Fourteenth Street Road, D. C., Companies A, B, C, F, G, & H, 13 May, 1861: The 2nd New Jersey Militia arrived at Camp Monmouth/ Scott, opposite Columbia College, on Meridian Hill, west of Fourteenth Street Road, D. C., in the morning on 13 May, 1861.

Occupation of Alexandria County, 24 May, 1861

The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies A, B, C, F, G, and H, under the command of Brigadier General T Runyon, New Jersey Militia/ Volunteers, were ordered across the Long Bridge, on the Potomac River, at Washington, D. C., at 2.30 AM on 24 May, 1861 (See the Occupation of Alexandria County).

Note: The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies A, B, C, F, G, and H, arrived at the west end of the Long Bridge, on the Potomac River, at Washington, D. C., at 3.30 AM on 24 May, 1861.

Fort Runyon, junction of the Columbia & Washington & Alexandria Turnpikes, Alexandria County, Virginia, Companies A & C, 24 May, 1861: The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies A and C, under the supervision of Captain B S Alexander, United States Corps Engineers, were assigned to build Fort Runyon, junction of the Columbia and Washington & Alexandria Turnpikes, Alexandria County, Virginia, at 11.20 AM on 24 May, 1861 (See the United States Corps Engineers).

Organisation of centre column, Long Bridge, on the Potomac River, at Washington, D. C., 24 May, 1861: Major & Assistant Adjutant General S P Heintzelmen, 1st United States Infantry; 7th New York State Militia, Companies A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, Colonel M Lefferts; 12th New York State Militia, Colonel D Butterfield; 25th New York State Militia, Colonel M K Bryan; 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies A, B, C, F, G, H, Captain H M Baker; 3rd New Jersey Militia, Colonel W Napton, 4th New Jersey Militia, Captain M Miller, Jr.; 2nd United States Cavalry, Company I, Captain A G Brackett; 3rd United States Artillery, Light Company E, section, First Lieutenant G W Dresser, 4th United States Artillery, Company K

Note: The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies A, B, C, F, G, and H, were stationed at Camp Van Riper/ Princeton, junction of the Alexandria Canal and Columbia Turnpike, 400 yards west of Columbia Springs, Alexandria County, Virginia, in the evening on 24 May, 1861, and Companies A and C at a farmhouse and adjacent buildings, 330 yards north of the Columbia Turnpike, east of Columbia Springs, Alexandria County, Virginia, at 12 PM on 25 May, 1861.

Department of Northeastern virginia, 27 May-24/25 July, 1861

The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies A, B, C, F, G, and H, were stationed at Camp Van Riper/ Princeton, junction of the Alexandria Canal and the Columbia Turnpike, 400 yards west of Columbia Springs, Alexandria County, Virginia, between 24 May and 16 July, 1861.

General Orders No.1, Paragraph III, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, 28 May, 1861: The 8th New York State Militia was assigned to Colonel S P Heintzelman, 17th United States Infantry, by General Orders No.1, Paragraph III, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 28 May, 1861.

Note: Brigadier General I McDowell, United States Army, was stationed at Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, in the morning on 28 May, 1861.

Note: The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Company H, and the 4th New Jersey Militia, Company G, under the command of Major R C Johnson, 4th New Jersey Militia, were ordered to were assigned to guard duty at Arlington Mills, Alexandria County, Virginia, in the evening on 22 June, 1861 (See the 4th New Jersey Militia).

Scouting expedition to Roach's Mills (old cotton factory), on Four Mile Run, Alexandria County, Virginia, Company C, 26-27 June, 1861: The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Company C, and the 4th New Jersey Militia, Company F, under the command of Major R C Johnson, 4th New Jersey Militia, were ordered on a scouting expedition to Roach's Mills (old cotton factory), on Four Mile Run, Alexandria County, Virginia, at 4.30 PM on 26 June, 1861, and arrived at 7.30 PM the same day. A detachment of the 2nd New Jersey Militia, Company C, was stationed east of the road and the 4th New Jersey Militia, Company F, west of the road at Roach's Mills (old cotton factory), on Four Mile Run, Alexandria County, Virginia, between 7.30 PM on 26 June and 4 AM on 27 June, 1861. The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Company C, and the 4th New Jersey Militia, Company F, were ordered north of the Columbia Turnpike, 400 yards west of Columbia Springs, Alexandria County, Virginia, at 4 AM on 27 June, 1861 (See the 4th New Jersey Militia).

Note: A detachment of the 2nd New Jersey Militia (25), Company C, under the command of First Lieutenant J H Hughes, was stationed a quarter of a mile south of Roach's Mills (old cotton factory), on Four Mile Run, Alexandria County, Virginia, between 7.30 PM on 26 June and 4 AM on 27 June, 1861.

General Orders No.13, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Arlington, Alexandria County, Virginia, 8 July, 1861: The 2nd New Militia was assigned to the Fourth Division, McDowell's Army, under the command of Brigadier General T Runyon, New Jersey Militia/ Volunteers, by General Orders No.13, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Arlington, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 8 July, 1861.

Note: Brigadier General I McDowell, United States Army, was stationed at Camp Van Riper/ Princeton, junction of the Alexandria Canal and the Columbia Turnpike, 400 yards west of Columbia Springs, Alexandria County, Virginia, in the evening on 27 May, 1861, and at Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, between 5 AM and 9 PM on 28 May, 1861.

Disposition of Militia, Fourth (Reserve) Division, McDowell's Army, 15 July, 1861: Brigadier General T Runyon, New Jersey Militia/ Volunteers, Headquarters, Camp Trenton, south of the Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Railroad, half a mile south of Roach's Mills (old cotton factory), on Four Mile Run, Alexandria County, Virginia; 1st New Jersey Militia, Colonel A J Johnson, Camp Trenton, south of the Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Railroad, half a mile south of Roach's Mills (old cotton factory), on Four Mile Run, Alexandria County, Virginia; 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies A, B, C, F, G, H, Colonel H M Baker, Camp Van Riper/ Princeton, north of the Columbia Turnpike, 400 yards west of Columbia Springs, Alexandria County, Virginia; 3rd New Jersey Militia, Colonel W Napton, Camp Trenton, south of the Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Railroad, half a mile south of Roach's Mills (old cotton factory), on Four Mile Run, Alexandria County, Virginia; 4th New Jersey Militia, Colonel M Miller, Jr., Camp Van Riper/ Princeton, north of the Columbia Turnpike, 400 yards west of Columbia Springs, Alexandria County, Virginia

Note: Brigadier General T Runyon, New Jersey Militia/ Volunteers, was ordered to Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 16 July, 1861.

Alexandria, 16-24/25 July, 1861

The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies A, B, C, F, G, and H, were ordered to Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 16 July, 1861.

Disposition of Militia, Fourth (Reserve) Division, McDowell's Army, 19 July, 1861: Brigadier General T Runyon, New Jersey Militia/ Volunteers, Headquarters, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia; 1st New Jersy Militia, Colonel A Johnson, detachment, Orange & Alexandria Railroad, three miles west of Springfield Station, Fairfax County, Virginia, detachment, Camp Trenton, south of the Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Railroad, half a mile south of Roach's Mills (old cotton factory), on Four Mile Run, Alexandria County, Virginia; 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies A, B, C, F, G, H, Colonel H M Baker, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia; 3rd New Jersey Militia, detachment, Colonel W Napton, Camp Trenton, south of the Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Railroad, half a mile south of Roach's Mills (old cotton factory), on Four Mile Run, Alexandria County, Virginia; detachment, Lieutenant Colonel S Moore, Little Rocky Run, one mile east of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia; 4th New Jersey Militia, detachment, Colonel M Miller, Jr., Orange & Alexandria Railroad, between Alexandria, Alexandria County, and Springfield Station, Fairfax County, Virginia, detachment, west end of the Long Bridge, on the Potomac River, Washington, D. C., detachment, Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Railroad, detachment, Arlington Mills, Alexandria County, Virginia

Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, 21 July, 1861: The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies A, B, C, F, G, and H, were stationed at Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 21 July, 1861.

Note: Colomel H M Baker, 2nd New Jersey Militia, was stationed south of Hunting Creek bridge, on Hunting Creek, a quarter of a mile south of Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, in the morning on 22 July, 1861.

Hunting Creek bridge, on Hunting Creek, a quarter of a mile south of Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, Company B, C, & detachment of Company F, 22 July, 1861: The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies B, C, and a detchment of Company F, under the command of Major J J Van Buskirk, was ordered to the Hunting Creek bridge, on Hunting Creek, a quarter of a mile south of Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, at 3.30 AM on 22 July, 1861.

Washington to Jersey City, Companies A, B, C, F, G, & H, 25-27 July, 1861

The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies A, B, C, F, G, and H, were ordered to proceed by the Washington Branch, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, to Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, in the afternoon on 25 July, 1861, and were accompanied by the 1st New Jersey Militia. Companies A, B, C, F, G, and H arrived by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at Camden Station, corner of South Howard and Camden Streets, Baltimore City, Maryland, in the morning on 26 July, 1861, and were ordered to proceed by the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad to Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, at 10.30 AM the same day. The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies A, B, C, F, G, and H, arrived at Broad Street Station, corner of Broad Street and Washington Avenue/ Prime Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, in the evening on 26 July, 1861, and were ordered to proceed by the Philadelphia & Trenton Railroad to Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, in the morning on 27 July, 1861. Companies A, B, C, F, G, and H arrived by the New Jersey Railroad at Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, in the evening the same day (See the 1st New Jersey Militia).

Note: The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies A, B, C, F, G, and H, were stationed at Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, between 22 and 25 July, 1861.

Beltsville & Hyattsville to Jersey City, Companies D, E, I, & K, 27-28 July, 1861

The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies D, E, I, and K, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A Speer, were ordered to proceed by the Washington Branch, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, to Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, in the morning on 27 July, 1861, and and arrived by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at President Street Station, corner of President Street and Canton Avenue, Baltimore City, Maryland, at 9 AM the same day. Companies D, E, I, and K were ordered to proceed by the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad to Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, at 1.30 PM on 27 July, 1861, and arrived by the New Jersey Railroad at Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, at 1.30 PM on 28 July, 1861.

Note: The 2nd New Jersey Militia, Companies D, E, I, and K, under the command of Colonel H M Baker, arrived by the New Jersey Railroad at Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, at 1.30 PM on 28 July, 1861.

Mustered out, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, 31 July, 1861: The 2nd New Jersey Militia was mustered out at Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, by First Lieutenant A T A Torbert, 5th United States Infantry, Company D, on 31 July, 1861.

Reserves, defenses of Washington, D. C., 21 July, 1861: The 2nd New Jersey Militia was assigned to the defenses of Washington, D. C., under the command of Brigadier General T Runyon, New Jersey Militia/ Volunteers, during and immediately after the first battle of Bull Run on 21 July, 1861.

Brigadier General T Runyon, New Jersey Militia/ Volunteers, Fourth (Reserve) Division, McDowell's Army, 8 July, 1861: Brigadier General T Runyon, New Jersey Militia/ Volunteers, was assigned to command the 1st New Jersey Militia, the 2nd New Jersey Militia, the 3rd New Jersey Militia, and the 4th New Jersey Militia, on 23 April, 1861, and was assigned to command the Fourth (Reserve) Division, McDowell's Army, by General Orders No.13, Headquarters, Department of Northeastern Virginia, Arlington, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 8 July, 1861. He was discharged by General Orders No.46, Paragraph III, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D. C., on 19 July, 1861, dated 30 July, 1861.