In "General Order No. 20, Harrisburg, April 4th, 1862," Governor
Curtin spoke as follows: "The example of the gallant Colonel Murray,
of the 84th, who fell at the head of his Regiment in the conflict at
Winchester, with that of the noble men of his command, who there gave
their lives a willing sacrifice to their Country, must stimulate all
who have enlisted in the service to increased devotion, while their
memory will be cherished by every patriot and add honor to the arms of
Pennsylvania and the Union."
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On the day after Winchester, Banks with part of his Corps went past in
pursuit of the enemy, now on their way up the Valley.
On the 25th, the Regiment marched to Cedar Creek and return, 24 miles.
On the 26th, Detail ordered to bury the dead.
On the 27th, marched 12 miles to Berryville, arriving at four o'clock,
and the Regiment assigned to Provost Duty.
On April 3d, General Banks was assigned by the War Department to the
command of the Department of the Shenandoah, and General McDowell to
the Department of the Rappahannock.
Lieut. Col. MacDowell joined the Regiment, for the first time, at
Berryville, but remained only a short time, owing to the condition of
his health.
On April 22d, the Regiment went from Berryville to Winchester, arriving
at 5 P.M.
Order of General Shields, congratulating the troops on their bravery at
Winchester, was read.
General Blencker, passing through Winchester with his command,
personally complimented the 84th for the part taken in the battle.
On May 4th, Regiment ordered to join the Division as soon as relieved,
and on the
10th, relieved by five companies of the 10th Maine.
The Regiment was now a part of the 4th Brigade, 2d Division, old 5th
Corps.