The Captain always attended the religious services of the Regiment, and by this means exerted a beneficial influence over his men. His example was always that of an uncompromising christian, as well as a good soldier and true patriot.
Immediately following the Elmira campaign, Captain Blood was elected and commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of the 50th Regiment National Guard, and now holds that commission.
In this instance we see a private of Company A, by various promotions, reach the rank second in command of the Regiment, and undoubtedly in a short time will be in full command. No officer is more worthy the honor than Colonel Blood.
In civil life he is none the less honored, having filled public offices with equal success.
He has been not only a good soldier, a respected Lieutenant, honored Captain and esteemed Colonel, but is a citizen of the highest standing and respected by every one.
H. J. WILSON, Painter, enlisted January 1st, 1852. Mr. Wilson served his full time and received an honorable discharge as a soldier, but is still connected with the Regiment as a musician. It is the strong desire of every member of the Company, as well as of the Regiment, that his membership may be continued yet many years. Our excellent Band, without Wilson, would be like tinkling brass--of uncertain sound. The rich, full and expressive tones rendered by him on his powerful Tuba, fully prove him to be a musician of no ordinary talent.
JACOB SAGER, Clerk, enlisted January 1st, 1852. Was Company musician, which position he filled until his removal from the District. He was not only a good musician, but a gentleman.
CLARK WILSON, Machinist, enlisted January ----, 1852. Mr. Wilson was Company drummer for a time, but preferring a gun to a drum, took his place in the ranks; served some time; is now Chief Engineer on Seneca Lake.
HORACE ROOT, Brewer, enlisted March 17th, 1852. Mr. Root was always promptly on hand at the drills and meetings of the Company while a member. The record does not show how long he was connected with the Company; our recollection is some three years.
CALEB BABCOCK, enlisted March 17th, 1852. His membership was short; very soon after becoming a member he left the place. He is now an officer on one of the New York and Liverpool Line of Steamers.