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 RECORD OF WM. H. McGARTNEY, 
 
 Nominated for the 'position of '■^ Collector of Internal Revenue.'' 
 for the Third District of Massachusetts. 
 
 Is a resident of tlio Third Coiio;ressional District of 
 Massachusetts; was educated for the legal profession; 
 and for five years prior to the late war was engaged in 
 the practice of law in the city of Boston. Left a large 
 and lucrative business on the 19th of April, 1861, and 
 went into the service of the United States as lieutenant 
 of the "Boston Light Artillery" at half an hour's notice. 
 At the expiration of the "three months' service" raised a 
 three years' battery, "The 1st Massachusetts Battery," of 
 which he was made the ca})tain, and with which he par- 
 ticipated in the following engagements : 
 
 "West Point," "Mechanicsville," "Gaines' Mills," 
 Charles City Cross-roads," "Malvern Hill," "Second Bull 
 Eun," "South Mountain," "Antietam," "Fredericksburg, 
 December 14th, 1862," "Fredericksburg, May 4th, 1863/' 
 Marye's Heights," "Salem Heights," "Fredericksburg, 
 June 4th, 1863," "Gettysburg," "liappahannock Station," 
 "Mine Run," "Saunder's House," "The Wilderness," 
 "Spottsylvania," "South Anna River," "Coal Harbor," 
 "Petersburg," "Weldon Railroad," and in the Shennan- 
 doah Valley, at "Winchester," and "Fisher's Hill." 
 
 He was complimented in general orders by Major Gen- 
 eral Franklin for "Fredericksburg, December 14th, 1862," 
 and for "Antietam;" by Major General Sedgwick for 
 "Gettysburg," Salem Heights," and "Mine Run;" b}^ 
 Major General Wright for "Winchester," "Fisher's 
 Hill" and "Petersburg;" by Major General Brooks for 
 "Fredericksburg, May 4th, 1863." And in the general 
 
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 order of Mnjor General Hooker, in the spiinc^ of 1863, 
 the 1st Massiieliii setts Battery was put at tlie liead of tlie 
 list of the batteries of tlie Army of the Potomac from 
 actual inspection. lie was also mentioned in the report 
 of General Lee for f^'^llantry at "Fredericksburg, Decem- 
 ber 14th, 1864," and by General Barksdale for gallantry 
 in repulsing an assault by his brigade at Salem Heights, 
 and for attention to confederate wounded at "Antietam.'! 
 Kefers to Generals ^Vright, Brooks, Bartlett (J. J.), Rick- 
 ets, Slocum, Hunt, Barry, Getty, Hamblen, Upton, Frank- 
 lin, Smith, Wheaton, Edwards, Penrose, and others; but 
 was best known by Generals Sedgwick and Russell, both 
 of whom were killed in the 1st Alassachusetts Battery," 
 as will appear by annexed certificates. 
 
 Stumped the Third and Fourth Districts of Massachu- 
 setts (then considered doubtl'ul) in the "Lincoln and 
 Johnson campaign." — it has been thought with success. 
 Refers to the representatives of those districts on that 
 score. Was made Provost Marshal of the Third District 
 of Massachusetts in February, 1865, and subsequently of 
 the whole state, although junior to all the provost mar- 
 shals of that state. Refers to the Provost Marshal Gen- 
 eral for his record in that })articular. Stumped the state 
 of Connecticut in the last election. Refers to the gov- 
 C-^- ornor elect, Jos. R. Howley; to the Hon. L. M. Morrill; 
 to the Hon. J. S. Fowler, oFTeini. ; to the Hon. 0. S. Ferry, 
 of Conn.; to the Hon, G. S. Boutwell, and to the Hon. 
 Augustus ]>randegee, for the value of his services in that 
 line. He is endorsed in the accompanying letters by 
 their Excellencies, the Governor and Lieutenant Governor 
 of Massachusetts; by the Speaker of the ALissachusctts 
 House of Representatives; l)y several of the Senators and 
 Representatives of Massachusetts ; by many of the bank- 
 ers, merchants, and leading business men of the Third 
 District of Massachusetts; by the entire delegation from 
 Massacliusetts in the House of l-ie^jresentatives; by the 
 Hon Henrv AVilson of the Senate, and by the Hon. John 
 
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 A. Andrew, ex-o:ovcmor of Massachnsctt!^, as well as by 
 several of the principal living generals nnder whom lie 
 served. 
 
 Washington, D. C, Arril 2M., 1866. 
 
 It gives me great pleasure to state that I have known 
 Captain McCartney's military history, personally, since 
 the fall of 1861, and that I have served in- the Sixth 
 Army Corps with him three years. During our service 
 in the Sixth Corps I have seen Captain McCartney's bat- 
 tery engaged in every battle of the Army of the Potomac. 
 The intelligence, skill, and bravery with which it was 
 served by him elicited the admiration of all his superior 
 officers and rendered the battery a favorite one in the 
 corps. At the battlia of "Salem Heights" Captain Mc- 
 Cartney was under my immediate command and was as- 
 signed to the most exposed part of our line. The cool- 
 ness and skill of Captain JMcCartney that day saved our 
 line from being broken, when to break any portion of it 
 was sure defeat to the whole corps. 
 
 On this occasion he won and received the warmest 
 praises from the Division Commander, General Brooks, 
 and from the lamented General Sedgwick. On all occa- 
 sions Captain McCartney's battery could be relied upon 
 as being always ready for action or review. I believe 
 Captain McCartney to be worthy of any reward for his 
 services during the war that the government can bestow 
 upon him. 
 
 JOS. J. BARTLETT, 
 Late Bvt. 31aj. Gail U. S. V. 
 
 Washington, D. C, April IS, 1866. 
 It affords me pleasure to bear testimony to the services 
 of Captain W. II. McCartney, formerlj' of the 1st Massa- 
 
clinsetts Battery of Light Artillery, avIio was attached to 
 the Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac, dunng- the event- 
 ful campaign of 18(34, "from the Wilderness to Peters- 
 burg." Being frecjuently detailed to act with my divis- 
 ion (3d of the Sixth Corps) I had ample means of witness- 
 ing his ability as an officer, which was such as to render 
 his battery one of the most efficient, while liis gallantry 
 secured liim the confidence and a[»proval of liis superior 
 officers. It was while acting with my division at Spott- 
 sylvania Court-house, May 9th, 1864, Maj. Gen. Sedgwick 
 was killed in his battery, and Brig. Gen. W. H. Morris, 
 Commanding 1st Brigade, was wounded. I would also 
 add my liigh personal regard for Captain McCartney, 
 with my best wislies as a brother soldier. 
 
 JAMES B. RICKt:TTS, 
 Major 1st Artillery, Bi't. Maj. Got I Vols. 
 
 Headquarters 1st Div. Sixth Corps, 
 
 WixciiESTER, Ya., Sept. 20, 18G4. 
 
 To THE Adjutant General 
 
 Army of the United States. 
 
 General: I take peculiar pleasure in commending to 
 your favor Captain W. II. ]\IcCartney, Battery "A" 1st 
 Massachusetts Artillery, whose conspicuous gallantly and 
 meritorious services in every battle in which the Si^tli 
 Corps has been engaged since '61 has earned for him tlie 
 highest respect from his commanders. His cmminent 
 services at the battle of Winchester, September 14, '04, 
 where he gallantly fought and disabled a battery that, by 
 a galling flank fire, seriously impeded the advance of this 
 command, are specially dcsei'ving commendation. 
 
 During the campaign of '04, commencing with the bat- 
 tle of the Wilderness, Captain McCartney's services were 
 most marked and meritorious, and by the lamented Gen- 
 erals Sedgwick and Rnssell, who were both killed at liis 
 
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 bnttorv, "wore always referred to in terms of tlio hi<jhcst 
 |iraiso. I consider that the valualdc and continuous ser- 
 vices of Captain McCartney entitle him to prompt pro- 
 motion and reward. 
 
 I have the honor to be, 
 
 Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, 
 
 FRANK WIIEATOX, 
 BvL 3Iaj. GerCl U. S. Vols., 
 
 Major 2d U..S. Camlry. 
 
 Headquarters Department of Texas, 
 Galveston, Texas, April 2Slh, 18GG. 
 
 ]\Iy Dear Sir : I have received yours of the 15th inst., 
 informing me that you liave been collecting a few testi- 
 monials regarding your military career, and expressing a 
 Avish for a letter from me, setting forth the value and 
 amount of your services while under my command. 
 
 It gives me pleasure, in repl}'. to bear my testimony to 
 your gallantry and efficiency as a battery commander in 
 the numerous engagements in which the Sixth Corps 
 took part, from May, 1863, when you first came under 
 my command, till October, 1864, when you were mus- 
 tered out with your battery by expiration of term of ser- 
 vice. Durhig this period occurred some of the most im- 
 portant and bloody battles of the war, amongst which 
 were Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, tlie succession 
 of fights from the Wilderness to Petersburg, and subse- 
 quently the victories of Opequan and Fisher's Hill, in the 
 Valley of Virginia, besides many minor engagements in 
 which tliore was much hard fighting. In all of these, I 
 believe, you participated, and in most, if not all, were 
 sharply engaged; and every one who has seen your bat- 
 tery in action will join me in testifying to the marked 
 gallantly of its commander, as well as to the handsome 
 manner in which it was handled. 
 
 I i-egretted yonv Jea\dng the service before the cn-tom 
 
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 of conlori'iiig brevets had been commenced, as I should 
 have considered it a pleasant rccoi>-niti(^n of your services 
 to have recommended you as one of the most deserving 
 of such reward among the twelve battery commanders 
 of the corps. 
 
 With my most sincere wislies for your success in the 
 future, 
 
 I am, verv trulv, yours, 
 
 ^ II. G. WRIGHT, 
 
 3Iaj. Gen. Comd'g. 
 To W. ir. McCartney, 
 
 Late Commander 3L(s;s. Batler)j, 
 
 Washhujtoh, D. C. 
 
 Boston, Jla)/ 8, 1806. 
 Hon. A. H. Rice, M. C, 
 
 Washinglon, D. C. 
 My Deau Sir : Permit me to call your attention to Ma- 
 jor Wm. II. McCartney, an officer who, during the late 
 rebellion, served with distinction in the light artillery. 
 
 He is a gentleman of character and varied attainment, 
 and in the event of his becoming a candidate for any of- 
 fice under the federal government, I trust that he may 
 receive the consideration to which his services and merit 
 entitle him. 
 
 I am, truly and faithfully, 
 
 J. A. ANDREW. 
 
 The undersiirued, citizens of Boston, having fiiith in 
 the ability and capacity of General W. H. McCartney, 
 late Captain of the 1st Massachusetts Battery, in con- 
 sideration ot liis long military st-rvice, and in considera- 
 tion of his political services-in the Union party, do most 
 cluMM'fuUv iTcomnii'iid him 1o llu^ favoi'able consid(>ration 
 
of the authorities of tlie United States for some position 
 comnieiisnrate with his past services. 
 Boston, Mmj 7, 18GG. 
 
 AVilliam Ch^fiin, Denny, Rice & Co., 
 
 [Z//. Gov. I\I((ss.'] Geo. P. Sanger, 
 
 J. Wik^y Eawiirds, John W. Clark, 
 
 Spencer, Viha k Co., Eice, Kendall & Co., 
 
 Moses Kimball, ITath'l Tucker & Co., 
 
 John I. Baker, Farrar, Follett & Co., 
 
 James >d. Stone, Alexander II. Rice, 
 
 Joseph Tucker, Senate, Geo. S. Boutwell, 
 
 Jacob Ide, jr.. Senate, John B. Allej^, 
 
 R. M. Morse, jr., Iv\ V. Banks, 
 
 Geo. B. Upton, W. B. Washburn, 
 
 Isaac Livermore, H. L. Dawes, 
 
 Charles B. Hall, S. Hooper, 
 
 Albert J. Wright, Oakes Ames, 
 
 Charles 0. Rogers, John D. Baldwin, 
 
 W. W. Clapp, T. D. Eliot, 
 Horswell, Kinsley & French, II. Wilson. 
 
 C. W. Frceland, Beard k Co., 
 
 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 
 Executive Department, 
 
 Boston, 31aij 8, 1866. 
 I desire most cordially and earnestly to indorse the 
 within, and to urge General McCartney for his great mer- 
 its and just claims. 
 
 ALEX. II. BULLOCK, Governor. 
 
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