BATTERY A, LIGHT ARTILLERY [2nd], "JUNIOR

ARTILLERY."

ATTERY A (second), Maryland Light Artillery, otherwise known as
the Junior Artillery, was organized at Baltimore, Md., in July
1863, for six months, under the President's proclamation of June
15, 1863, calling for six months' men.

The duties this battery performed were strictly of a local char-
acter especially engaged in the defenses of Baltimore, Md.

It was mustered out of service January 19? 1864, by reason of
expiration of term of service.