Benjamin Franklin Larned was the son of Darius and Eunice Marsh Larned of Pittsfield Massachusetts.
The Evening News, Sept. 9, 1862
The Herald's Washington correspondent says the funeral of the late Paymaster General Larned took place this p.m. A regiment of infantry, proceeded by the Marine Band, acted as a guard of honor. On account of the absence of most of the military officers, there were few present, except the pall bearers. The remains were forwarded to Pittsfield, Mass.
Daily National Intelligencer (Washington DC) 10 September 1862 (issue 15,622), col. E]
THE LATE COL. LARNED--The funeral services of Col. B. F. Larned, Paymaster General, took place at his late residence on F street, on Monday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. G. W. Samson--the pastor of the deceased, Mr. Gurley, being absent--after which the remains were escorted to the depot by the Ninety-first Pennsylvania Regiment, Col. Gregory, headed by the Marine band, the pall-bearers being Gens Meigs [?], Thomas, and F. P. Blair, Jr., Cols Sibley and Long, and Major Fry, whence it was sent to Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
B.F. (Frank) Larned was United States Paymaster-General from 1854 until his death in 1862. He served in the U.S. Military from the War of 1812 to the Civil War and was one of the oldest officers in the Army during the Civil War. Before his death pursuant to General Order No. 19 dated May 29, 1860, a post in Kansas was named "Fort Larned" in his honor. The city near the fort is also called "Larned Kansas."
At his death as an appropriate tribute of respect to his memory General Order No. 127 issued that "at every military post nine minute guns will be fired commencing at meridian, the national flag will be displayed at half-staff and for 30 days the prescribed badge of mourning will be worn by the officers of the Army."
In announcing his death to the Army, by order of the Secretary of War, Adjutant General, L. Thomas writes:
"The Army will learn with as much regret as the Secretary of War feels in announcing it, the death of the late Paymaster General, Colonel B. F. Larned, who, after a long and painful illness, departed this life on the afternoon of the 6th instant, at his residence in this city. (Washington D.C.)
One of the veterans of our last war with Great Britain, Colonel Larned entered the army as Ensign of the 21st Infantry, on the 1st of October, 1813— served with distinction through the War, and was Brevetted Captain for gallant conduct in the defence of Fort Erie, where he commanded a company. Retained as Paymaster of the 5th Infantry at the reduction of the Army in 1815, he was made Deputy Paymaster General during the Mexican war, and, on the demise of the lamented Towson, succeeded him as Paymaster General of the Army.
From that date, until overtaken by his last illness—a period of eight years— he continued to discharge the onerous and responsible duties of his office, with intelligence, ability, and rare integrity.
Already an old man, when the rebellion broke out, had he simply consulted his own feelings, he would have gladly retired; but well knowing that his services were now become more indispensable than ever, and unapalled by the gigantic labor before him, for eighteen months he resolutely persevered at his post, in spite of failing strength and the entreaties of friends that would spare himself, until, having thoroughly reorganized his vast department, and just as he was beginning to see things working in it to his satisfaction, his overtasked powers gave way, and sacrificed to his sense of duty, the life which he had vowed to the service of his country, ebbed lingeringly and prematurely away.
A man of the most genial disposition, attractive society, and unsullied life- a sincere Christian above all- Col. Larned was deservedly respected and beloved by all who had the happiness of knowing him. May the Army, which has the reason to be proud of such a son, never cease to imitate the virtues of which he was so worthy an example."
Colonel Larned's military record is as follows: B.F. Larned was made an Ensign for the 21st Infantry on Oct. 1,1813; He was promoted to 3rd Lieutenant on March 7, 1814; Made 2nd Lieutenant on March 8, 1814; Made 1st Lieutenant of 5th Infantry on August 4, 1814; Brevetted Captain on August 15, 1814 for gallant conduct in the defense of Fort Erie, UC. He was promoted to Regimental Paymaster on Nov. 24, 1815 to June 1, 1821. Major Paymaster on June 1, 1821 to rank from Nov. 24, 1815; Deputy Paymaster General with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of the Department of the Paymaster General on March 3, 1847; U.S. Paymaster General with the rank of Colonel on July 20, 1854; Died Sept. 6, 1862 while serving as Paymaster General.
On Aug. 13th, 14th, and 15th, of 1814 Lieutenant Larned commanded his company under Major-General Gaines and aided in the defeat of General Drummond of the British Army in the defense of Fort Erie.
Letter from General Gaines to the Secretary of War.
To the Honourable Headquarters, Fort Erie, Upper Canada,
John Armstrong, August 26th, 1814.
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C.
Sir: In my report of the battle of the 15th instant, I inadvertently omitted the names of Captain Chunn of the 19th, Lieutenants Bowman and Larned, of the 21st, and Jewett of the nth infantry, as also my brigade major, Lieutenant Gleason, each of whom bore a conspicuous part in the action, and whom I beg leave to recommend to your notice. Lieutenants Bowman and Larned commanded companies in the 21st, which so gallantly beat the enemy's right column. Captain Chunn, with his company was doing duty with the same regiment. I also omitted mentioning that a part of this regiment pursued the enemy's right upwards of a mile, and took 100 prisoners; his left was also pursued, and more than a hundred prisoners were taken beyond our works. These facts prove that the affair was not merely a defence of our position, or a mere repulse of the enemy, as I find it called by some. As regards myself, I am satisfied with the result, and am not disposed to make any difficulty about the name by which the affair may be called; but it is due to the brave men I have the honour to command, that I should say, that the affair was to the enemy a sore beating and a defeat, and it was to us a handsome victory.
The Evening News, Sept. 9, 1862
The Herald's Washington correspondent says the funeral of the late Paymaster General Larned took place this p.m. A regiment of infantry, proceeded by the Marine Band, acted as a guard of honor. On account of the absence of most of the military officers, there were few present, except the pall bearers. The remains were forwarded to Pittsfield, Mass.
Daily National Intelligencer (Washington DC) 10 September 1862 (issue 15,622), col. E]
THE LATE COL. LARNED--The funeral services of Col. B. F. Larned, Paymaster General, took place at his late residence on F street, on Monday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. G. W. Samson--the pastor of the deceased, Mr. Gurley, being absent--after which the remains were escorted to the depot by the Ninety-first Pennsylvania Regiment, Col. Gregory, headed by the Marine band, the pall-bearers being Gens Meigs [?], Thomas, and F. P. Blair, Jr., Cols Sibley and Long, and Major Fry, whence it was sent to Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
B.F. (Frank) Larned was United States Paymaster-General from 1854 until his death in 1862. He served in the U.S. Military from the War of 1812 to the Civil War and was one of the oldest officers in the Army during the Civil War. Before his death pursuant to General Order No. 19 dated May 29, 1860, a post in Kansas was named "Fort Larned" in his honor. The city near the fort is also called "Larned Kansas."
At his death as an appropriate tribute of respect to his memory General Order No. 127 issued that "at every military post nine minute guns will be fired commencing at meridian, the national flag will be displayed at half-staff and for 30 days the prescribed badge of mourning will be worn by the officers of the Army."
In announcing his death to the Army, by order of the Secretary of War, Adjutant General, L. Thomas writes:
"The Army will learn with as much regret as the Secretary of War feels in announcing it, the death of the late Paymaster General, Colonel B. F. Larned, who, after a long and painful illness, departed this life on the afternoon of the 6th instant, at his residence in this city. (Washington D.C.)
One of the veterans of our last war with Great Britain, Colonel Larned entered the army as Ensign of the 21st Infantry, on the 1st of October, 1813— served with distinction through the War, and was Brevetted Captain for gallant conduct in the defence of Fort Erie, where he commanded a company. Retained as Paymaster of the 5th Infantry at the reduction of the Army in 1815, he was made Deputy Paymaster General during the Mexican war, and, on the demise of the lamented Towson, succeeded him as Paymaster General of the Army.
From that date, until overtaken by his last illness—a period of eight years— he continued to discharge the onerous and responsible duties of his office, with intelligence, ability, and rare integrity.
Already an old man, when the rebellion broke out, had he simply consulted his own feelings, he would have gladly retired; but well knowing that his services were now become more indispensable than ever, and unapalled by the gigantic labor before him, for eighteen months he resolutely persevered at his post, in spite of failing strength and the entreaties of friends that would spare himself, until, having thoroughly reorganized his vast department, and just as he was beginning to see things working in it to his satisfaction, his overtasked powers gave way, and sacrificed to his sense of duty, the life which he had vowed to the service of his country, ebbed lingeringly and prematurely away.
A man of the most genial disposition, attractive society, and unsullied life- a sincere Christian above all- Col. Larned was deservedly respected and beloved by all who had the happiness of knowing him. May the Army, which has the reason to be proud of such a son, never cease to imitate the virtues of which he was so worthy an example."
Colonel Larned's military record is as follows: B.F. Larned was made an Ensign for the 21st Infantry on Oct. 1,1813; He was promoted to 3rd Lieutenant on March 7, 1814; Made 2nd Lieutenant on March 8, 1814; Made 1st Lieutenant of 5th Infantry on August 4, 1814; Brevetted Captain on August 15, 1814 for gallant conduct in the defense of Fort Erie, UC. He was promoted to Regimental Paymaster on Nov. 24, 1815 to June 1, 1821. Major Paymaster on June 1, 1821 to rank from Nov. 24, 1815; Deputy Paymaster General with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of the Department of the Paymaster General on March 3, 1847; U.S. Paymaster General with the rank of Colonel on July 20, 1854; Died Sept. 6, 1862 while serving as Paymaster General.
On Aug. 13th, 14th, and 15th, of 1814 Lieutenant Larned commanded his company under Major-General Gaines and aided in the defeat of General Drummond of the British Army in the defense of Fort Erie.
Letter from General Gaines to the Secretary of War.
To the Honourable Headquarters, Fort Erie, Upper Canada,
John Armstrong, August 26th, 1814.
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C.
Sir: In my report of the battle of the 15th instant, I inadvertently omitted the names of Captain Chunn of the 19th, Lieutenants Bowman and Larned, of the 21st, and Jewett of the nth infantry, as also my brigade major, Lieutenant Gleason, each of whom bore a conspicuous part in the action, and whom I beg leave to recommend to your notice. Lieutenants Bowman and Larned commanded companies in the 21st, which so gallantly beat the enemy's right column. Captain Chunn, with his company was doing duty with the same regiment. I also omitted mentioning that a part of this regiment pursued the enemy's right upwards of a mile, and took 100 prisoners; his left was also pursued, and more than a hundred prisoners were taken beyond our works. These facts prove that the affair was not merely a defence of our position, or a mere repulse of the enemy, as I find it called by some. As regards myself, I am satisfied with the result, and am not disposed to make any difficulty about the name by which the affair may be called; but it is due to the brave men I have the honour to command, that I should say, that the affair was to the enemy a sore beating and a defeat, and it was to us a handsome victory.
Benjamin Franklin Larned was the son of Darius and Eunice Marsh Larned of Pittsfield Massachusetts.
The Evening News, Sept. 9, 1862
The Herald's Washington correspondent says the funeral of the late Paymaster General Larned took place this p.m. A regiment of infantry, proceeded by the Marine Band, acted as a guard of honor. On account of the absence of most of the military officers, there were few present, except the pall bearers. The remains were forwarded to Pittsfield, Mass.
Daily National Intelligencer (Washington DC) 10 September 1862 (issue 15,622), col. E]
THE LATE COL. LARNED--The funeral services of Col. B. F. Larned, Paymaster General, took place at his late residence on F street, on Monday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. G. W. Samson--the pastor of the deceased, Mr. Gurley, being absent--after which the remains were escorted to the depot by the Ninety-first Pennsylvania Regiment, Col. Gregory, headed by the Marine band, the pall-bearers being Gens Meigs [?], Thomas, and F. P. Blair, Jr., Cols Sibley and Long, and Major Fry, whence it was sent to Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
B.F. (Frank) Larned was United States Paymaster-General from 1854 until his death in 1862. He served in the U.S. Military from the War of 1812 to the Civil War and was one of the oldest officers in the Army during the Civil War. Before his death pursuant to General Order No. 19 dated May 29, 1860, a post in Kansas was named "Fort Larned" in his honor. The city near the fort is also called "Larned Kansas."
At his death as an appropriate tribute of respect to his memory General Order No. 127 issued that "at every military post nine minute guns will be fired commencing at meridian, the national flag will be displayed at half-staff and for 30 days the prescribed badge of mourning will be worn by the officers of the Army."
In announcing his death to the Army, by order of the Secretary of War, Adjutant General, L. Thomas writes:
"The Army will learn with as much regret as the Secretary of War feels in announcing it, the death of the late Paymaster General, Colonel B. F. Larned, who, after a long and painful illness, departed this life on the afternoon of the 6th instant, at his residence in this city. (Washington D.C.)
One of the veterans of our last war with Great Britain, Colonel Larned entered the army as Ensign of the 21st Infantry, on the 1st of October, 1813— served with distinction through the War, and was Brevetted Captain for gallant conduct in the defence of Fort Erie, where he commanded a company. Retained as Paymaster of the 5th Infantry at the reduction of the Army in 1815, he was made Deputy Paymaster General during the Mexican war, and, on the demise of the lamented Towson, succeeded him as Paymaster General of the Army.
From that date, until overtaken by his last illness—a period of eight years— he continued to discharge the onerous and responsible duties of his office, with intelligence, ability, and rare integrity.
Already an old man, when the rebellion broke out, had he simply consulted his own feelings, he would have gladly retired; but well knowing that his services were now become more indispensable than ever, and unapalled by the gigantic labor before him, for eighteen months he resolutely persevered at his post, in spite of failing strength and the entreaties of friends that would spare himself, until, having thoroughly reorganized his vast department, and just as he was beginning to see things working in it to his satisfaction, his overtasked powers gave way, and sacrificed to his sense of duty, the life which he had vowed to the service of his country, ebbed lingeringly and prematurely away.
A man of the most genial disposition, attractive society, and unsullied life- a sincere Christian above all- Col. Larned was deservedly respected and beloved by all who had the happiness of knowing him. May the Army, which has the reason to be proud of such a son, never cease to imitate the virtues of which he was so worthy an example."
Colonel Larned's military record is as follows: B.F. Larned was made an Ensign for the 21st Infantry on Oct. 1,1813; He was promoted to 3rd Lieutenant on March 7, 1814; Made 2nd Lieutenant on March 8, 1814; Made 1st Lieutenant of 5th Infantry on August 4, 1814; Brevetted Captain on August 15, 1814 for gallant conduct in the defense of Fort Erie, UC. He was promoted to Regimental Paymaster on Nov. 24, 1815 to June 1, 1821. Major Paymaster on June 1, 1821 to rank from Nov. 24, 1815; Deputy Paymaster General with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of the Department of the Paymaster General on March 3, 1847; U.S. Paymaster General with the rank of Colonel on July 20, 1854; Died Sept. 6, 1862 while serving as Paymaster General.
On Aug. 13th, 14th, and 15th, of 1814 Lieutenant Larned commanded his company under Major-General Gaines and aided in the defeat of General Drummond of the British Army in the defense of Fort Erie.
Letter from General Gaines to the Secretary of War.
To the Honourable Headquarters, Fort Erie, Upper Canada,
John Armstrong, August 26th, 1814.
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C.
Sir: In my report of the battle of the 15th instant, I inadvertently omitted the names of Captain Chunn of the 19th, Lieutenants Bowman and Larned, of the 21st, and Jewett of the nth infantry, as also my brigade major, Lieutenant Gleason, each of whom bore a conspicuous part in the action, and whom I beg leave to recommend to your notice. Lieutenants Bowman and Larned commanded companies in the 21st, which so gallantly beat the enemy's right column. Captain Chunn, with his company was doing duty with the same regiment. I also omitted mentioning that a part of this regiment pursued the enemy's right upwards of a mile, and took 100 prisoners; his left was also pursued, and more than a hundred prisoners were taken beyond our works. These facts prove that the affair was not merely a defence of our position, or a mere repulse of the enemy, as I find it called by some. As regards myself, I am satisfied with the result, and am not disposed to make any difficulty about the name by which the affair may be called; but it is due to the brave men I have the honour to command, that I should say, that the affair was to the enemy a sore beating and a defeat, and it was to us a handsome victory.
The Evening News, Sept. 9, 1862
The Herald's Washington correspondent says the funeral of the late Paymaster General Larned took place this p.m. A regiment of infantry, proceeded by the Marine Band, acted as a guard of honor. On account of the absence of most of the military officers, there were few present, except the pall bearers. The remains were forwarded to Pittsfield, Mass.
Daily National Intelligencer (Washington DC) 10 September 1862 (issue 15,622), col. E]
THE LATE COL. LARNED--The funeral services of Col. B. F. Larned, Paymaster General, took place at his late residence on F street, on Monday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. G. W. Samson--the pastor of the deceased, Mr. Gurley, being absent--after which the remains were escorted to the depot by the Ninety-first Pennsylvania Regiment, Col. Gregory, headed by the Marine band, the pall-bearers being Gens Meigs [?], Thomas, and F. P. Blair, Jr., Cols Sibley and Long, and Major Fry, whence it was sent to Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
B.F. (Frank) Larned was United States Paymaster-General from 1854 until his death in 1862. He served in the U.S. Military from the War of 1812 to the Civil War and was one of the oldest officers in the Army during the Civil War. Before his death pursuant to General Order No. 19 dated May 29, 1860, a post in Kansas was named "Fort Larned" in his honor. The city near the fort is also called "Larned Kansas."
At his death as an appropriate tribute of respect to his memory General Order No. 127 issued that "at every military post nine minute guns will be fired commencing at meridian, the national flag will be displayed at half-staff and for 30 days the prescribed badge of mourning will be worn by the officers of the Army."
In announcing his death to the Army, by order of the Secretary of War, Adjutant General, L. Thomas writes:
"The Army will learn with as much regret as the Secretary of War feels in announcing it, the death of the late Paymaster General, Colonel B. F. Larned, who, after a long and painful illness, departed this life on the afternoon of the 6th instant, at his residence in this city. (Washington D.C.)
One of the veterans of our last war with Great Britain, Colonel Larned entered the army as Ensign of the 21st Infantry, on the 1st of October, 1813— served with distinction through the War, and was Brevetted Captain for gallant conduct in the defence of Fort Erie, where he commanded a company. Retained as Paymaster of the 5th Infantry at the reduction of the Army in 1815, he was made Deputy Paymaster General during the Mexican war, and, on the demise of the lamented Towson, succeeded him as Paymaster General of the Army.
From that date, until overtaken by his last illness—a period of eight years— he continued to discharge the onerous and responsible duties of his office, with intelligence, ability, and rare integrity.
Already an old man, when the rebellion broke out, had he simply consulted his own feelings, he would have gladly retired; but well knowing that his services were now become more indispensable than ever, and unapalled by the gigantic labor before him, for eighteen months he resolutely persevered at his post, in spite of failing strength and the entreaties of friends that would spare himself, until, having thoroughly reorganized his vast department, and just as he was beginning to see things working in it to his satisfaction, his overtasked powers gave way, and sacrificed to his sense of duty, the life which he had vowed to the service of his country, ebbed lingeringly and prematurely away.
A man of the most genial disposition, attractive society, and unsullied life- a sincere Christian above all- Col. Larned was deservedly respected and beloved by all who had the happiness of knowing him. May the Army, which has the reason to be proud of such a son, never cease to imitate the virtues of which he was so worthy an example."
Colonel Larned's military record is as follows: B.F. Larned was made an Ensign for the 21st Infantry on Oct. 1,1813; He was promoted to 3rd Lieutenant on March 7, 1814; Made 2nd Lieutenant on March 8, 1814; Made 1st Lieutenant of 5th Infantry on August 4, 1814; Brevetted Captain on August 15, 1814 for gallant conduct in the defense of Fort Erie, UC. He was promoted to Regimental Paymaster on Nov. 24, 1815 to June 1, 1821. Major Paymaster on June 1, 1821 to rank from Nov. 24, 1815; Deputy Paymaster General with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of the Department of the Paymaster General on March 3, 1847; U.S. Paymaster General with the rank of Colonel on July 20, 1854; Died Sept. 6, 1862 while serving as Paymaster General.
On Aug. 13th, 14th, and 15th, of 1814 Lieutenant Larned commanded his company under Major-General Gaines and aided in the defeat of General Drummond of the British Army in the defense of Fort Erie.
Letter from General Gaines to the Secretary of War.
To the Honourable Headquarters, Fort Erie, Upper Canada,
John Armstrong, August 26th, 1814.
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C.
Sir: In my report of the battle of the 15th instant, I inadvertently omitted the names of Captain Chunn of the 19th, Lieutenants Bowman and Larned, of the 21st, and Jewett of the nth infantry, as also my brigade major, Lieutenant Gleason, each of whom bore a conspicuous part in the action, and whom I beg leave to recommend to your notice. Lieutenants Bowman and Larned commanded companies in the 21st, which so gallantly beat the enemy's right column. Captain Chunn, with his company was doing duty with the same regiment. I also omitted mentioning that a part of this regiment pursued the enemy's right upwards of a mile, and took 100 prisoners; his left was also pursued, and more than a hundred prisoners were taken beyond our works. These facts prove that the affair was not merely a defence of our position, or a mere repulse of the enemy, as I find it called by some. As regards myself, I am satisfied with the result, and am not disposed to make any difficulty about the name by which the affair may be called; but it is due to the brave men I have the honour to command, that I should say, that the affair was to the enemy a sore beating and a defeat, and it was to us a handsome victory.
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