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THE SECOND TEOOP PHILADELPHIA CITY CAVALRY By W. A. NEWMAN DORLAND, A.M., M.D., F.A.C.S. Major, Medical , U. S. ; formerly First Lieutenant and Surgeon of the Troop (April 1, 1898-November 10, 1903)

{For references see pages 577-378]

(Continued from Vol. LIV., page 185)

" OKDERS.696 "The corps composing the second Division of the contemplated Military Fete will form in Broad-street, with their right on Race-street, displaying northerly, THIS DAY, the 7th inst. precisely at 8 o'clock, A. M. completely equipped. "Major SNYDER and REESS, will be respected as my staff. "Major DILLINGKHAM, will command the right sub- division, and Major DENNIS the left. "The Officers commanding subdivisions will appoint

their respective staff. 14 WM DUNCAN>69T "Brigadier General Commandant. "October 7 [1811]." The Regimental order for the Fete was as fol- lows :—698 "CAVALRY ORDER. "The Corps of Cavalry of the City and County of Philadelphia, who are desirous to partake in the Mili- tary Fete on Monday the 7th inst. will parade com- pletely equipped (each man to provide nine rounds of Blank Cartridge) at 7 o'clock in the morning of that day, on Broad-street immediately north of the Centre Square. ,, By Qrder of Colonel WHARTON,

"oct. 5 [1811]." "AARON DENMAST, Adj't. The Second Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry 375 The notice of the Third Troop for this event is of interest in that it speaks of a parade ground which was evidently in use at that day although it had not received mention in previous troop notices:—6"

"VOLUNTEER GREENS, or Third Troop City Cavalry, "Will meet completely equipped on Monday the 7th inst. on the parade ground, Schuylkill Fourth [19th] and Race-street. "By order of the Commandant, "R. ASHHURST, Orderly Serg't. "oct. 4 [1811]." On the afternoon of the day of the Fete the Second Troop held a drill, according to the following no- tice:—700 "TROOP ORDERS. "The Second Troop of Light Horse, will meet com- pletely equipped, at the Parade in Chestnut-street, on Monday next [Oct. 7] at two o'clock. "By order of the Captain, "SAM. ALLEN, Orderly Serg't. "oct 4 [1811]." Some conception of the equipment of a cavalryman of the period may be entertained from the following general orders issued at this time by the commander- in-chief of all the horse:—701"Each man ought to have a good blanket under his saddle, and one girted over it; this latter fixed with hooks and eyes, so as to answer all purposes of great coat in bad weather and bed at night; a pair of tanned leather hopples for the horse, and no clothes which need washing except socks and linen—a wallet and saddle bag will carry all necessary supplies.'' A regimental parade occurred toward the close of October, in obedience to the following notice:—702 376 The Second Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry

"BEGIMENT OF CAVALRY. "The first of Cavalry will parade com- pletely equipped, on Monday the 28th inst. at half past 1 o'clock, P. M. on the vacant ground near Schuylkill Fourth [19th] and Spruce-street. "The Eegimental staff consists of the following officers who are to be respected as such—Adjutant, Aaron Denman, Quarter Master Curtis Clay [Jr.], Paymaster James Steel, Surgeon Doct, Elijah Griffith, Serjeant Major William L. Smith jun. Quarter Master Serjeant Jacob Fryburg. Lewis Wolf is appointed Trumpet Major.708 'i The commissioned Officers of each troop will sit as a Court of Appeals on Saturday the 9th of November next, between the hours of 2 and 6 o'clock, P. M. at such place as the commanding officers of each corps shall direct. "By order of COL. WHARTON, "WM. T. SMITH, "Oct. 21 [1811]." "Serjeant Major. The Second Troop notice for this occasion was as follows:—704 "TBOOP ORDEK. "The Second Troop of Light Horse will meet, com- pleatly equipped, at the Parade in Chestnut-street, on Monday next [Oct. 28] at 1 o'clock. "A Court of Appeal will be held at Peter Evans' tavern on Saturday the 9th of November, between the hours of 2 and 6 o 'clock, P. M. "By order of the Captain, "SAMUEL ALLEN, -oct. 24 [1811]." "Orderly Sergeant. The First Troop met on Sixth Street between Walnut and Prune [Locust] Streets and the Third Troop east of the Schuylkill engine-house.705 The Second Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry 377 Military affairs for the year closed with a special meeting of the Regimental Board of Officers on No- vember 13th: "REGIMENT OF CAVALRY.706 "An adjourned meeting of the Board of Officers (without uniform) will be held at Barnum's hotel, Market-street, on Wednesday the 13th inst. at 3 o 'clock, P. M., on business of importance—Punctual attendance is fully expected. "By order of Col. WHARTON, "WM. T. SMITH, jun., "Serjeant Major. "Nov. 11 [1811]."

REFERENCES

""Aurora, October 7, 1811. MT William Duncan was the oldest child of 8eth Duncan and Elizabeth, his wife, and was born in Adams County, Pa., on October 14, 1772. His brothers and sisters were: Henry; Martha; James; and Abner. His half-brothers and sisters were:—Polly; John; Mary, and Seth Adam. William was educated in Adams and York Counties, Pa., and in early life settled in Philadelphia, where he became a prominent merchant. He was a warm friend of Robert Morris, the Revolutionary financier. He was appointed by President Madison, Collector of Direct Tax for the Second District of Philadelphia. He identified himself with the Phila- delphia Militia, and during the early part of the War of 1812 was Superintendent of U. S. Military Stores, being stationed at the Arsenal in the city. From October 4, 1811, until October, 1813, he served as Brigadier General of the Second , First Division P. M., succeed- ing General Michael Leib and being succeeded by General Thomas Sny- der. He acted as Adjutant General of the Pennsylvania Militia from Monday, September 20, 1813, to Friday, June 10, 1814, succeeding William M. Irvine, resigned, and being succeeded by John M. Hyneman. Subsequently, he became special Aid to Governor Simon Snyder. He commanded a brigade at Camp Dupont in 1814. He was President of the Pennsylvania Peace Society in 1823. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Legislature from December 6, 1825, to April 7, 1827, and again from December 2, 1828, until his resignation on April 11, 1829. In 1825, he became one of the Founders of Jefferson Medical College, and, was a Trustee of that Institution from 1825 to 1864. In 1829, he was commissioned, by President Jackson, Surveyor of Customs at Philadel- phia, which office he held for two terms. He was three times married: 378 The Second Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry

first, on October 31, 1792, to Polly, daughter of William Moulder (born in 1725; active in the Revolutionary War; held several offices under the Government; became senior City Commissioner; died on Monday, September 24, 1798, aged 73 years), at her home in Race Street, Phila- delphia; second, on August 30, 1820, to his wife's sister, Sarah (born in 1787; died October 2, 1832, aged 45 years); and, third, on June 10, 1841, to Mrs. Anna Claypoole Staughton, daughter of the artist James Peale (born in 1749; died May 23, 1831) and Mary Claypoole (born July 27, 1753; died January 11, 1829), and widow of Rev. Dr. William Staughton (born January 4, 1770; married Miss Peale; Aug. 27, 1829; died December 12, 1829), an eminent Baptist clergyman. He was a temperance advocate and a prominent Baptist layman, for nearly fifty years member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia; and, in 1832, a delegate at the organization of the Central Union Asso- ciation. He died in Philadelphia on Tuesday, February 16, 1864, at his residence, southeast corner of Seventh and Wood Streets, in his 92nd year, and was buried in the Woodlands Cemetery. His children were:— Samuel J. (died August 13, 1837) ; James; Mary Ann; another daugh- ter (married Mr. Haye) ; and another daughter (married Mr. Busby). 698 American Daily Advertiser, Oct. 5, 1811. 999 Ibid., Oct. 5, 1811. 700 Ibid., Oct. 5, 1811. 701 United States Gazette, Oct. 3, 1811. 702 American Daily Advertiser, Oct. 21, 1811. 708 Lewis Wolf [Woolf] was the Trumpeter of the Second Troop. 704 American Daily Advertiser, Thursday, October 24, 1811. 706 The Schuylkill Engine-house was begun to be erected in 1811 at the foot of Morris' Hill, to which, by direction of City Councils, in 1812 was restored the ancient name Fairmount. On August 1, 1812, the steam pumping-works were commenced here, and a substantial stone building was erected. The works Were finished and started on September 7th 1815.—Scharf and Westcott, vol. I., p. 561. In 1832 the old engine-house of the water-works near the Schuylkill at Chestnut-Street, was fitted up as a place of refuge for the poor.—Scharf and Westcott, vol. I., p. 632. 70* American Daily Advertiser, Nov. 12, 1811.