OHIO. Capt. William A. Hathaway, 110th Infantry. Lieut. George O. McMillen, 110th In fantry. Lieut. Jefferson O. McMillen, 122d Infantry. PENNSYLVANIA. Lieut. Anthony M. Martin, 87th Infantry. | Lieut. Daniel D. Dieterich, 87th Infantry. Lieut. Charles F. Haack, 87th Infantry. Lieut. John F. Spangler, 87th Infantry. No. 8. Reports of Surg. George K. Johnson, Medical Inspector, U. S. Army. BALTIMORE, July 13, 1864-11 a. m. GENERAL: I was in the rebel lines at Monocacy and Frederick during Saturday and Sunday last. The entire corps of Ewell and Breckinridge were there, estimated to be 25,000 or 30,000 strong. They had besides a large cavalry force, say 5,000 or 6,000. They were well supplied with artillery and stores. The main body left Monocacy Sunday morning, and a strong rear guard left at 12 m. or 1 p. m. They marched down the Georgetown pike. I last heard of them at Hyattstown, on that pike. It was said that they were making for Edwards' and Noland's Ferries. A Union cavalry force from Hunter's command entered Frederick as the rebels left it. The rebel rear guard left precipitately, being under the impression that Hunter's main force was approaching. When I left Frederick, at 12 m. yesterday, Hunter was said to be at Martinsburg with a part of his force. The railroad is intact this side of Monocacy. I came down the pike, which is now unobstructed. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, yours, Maj. Gen. E. O. C. ORD. G. K. JOHNSON, Medical Inspector, U. S. Army. OFFICE MEDICAL INSPECTOR, U. S. ARMY, 41 North Charles Street, Baltimore, July 14, 1864. COLONEL: In obedience to the order of Major-General Wallace, dated yesterday, I have the honor to submit the following statement: The Federal dead left on and near the field at Monocacy on the 9th instant, were buried under my supervision on the 10th and 11th instant. There were buried on the field, 117; and in the neighborhood, 4; making a total of 121. Our wounded left on the field were carefully gathered up on the 10th and 11th instant, placed in the general hospital at Frederick, and comfortably provided for. The number in hospital on the 12th, when I left that city and when, I believe, every man had been taken from the field, was 189. To these should be added 15 cases which I found at New Market, several miles this side of Frederick, making a total of 204. The search for the wounded was very thorough, and I am confi'dent this number could not have been much increased after I left Frederick. To Lieutenant-Colonel Blakely, commanding cavalry forces, who occupied Frederick and the battle-field immediately after the rebel evacuation, we were indebted for the prompt detail of a burial party. The Confederates left 405 of their wounded in the hospital at Frederick. In addition to these a number of cases, not fewer, I think, than 30, were left in various country houses, making the total number now in our hands at Frederick 435. Most of these were serious cases and could not be carried away. Of the number of Confederates killed I have no accurate information. I heard it variously estimated at from 150 to 275. From various circumstances, I judge the latter number to be not far from the correct one. They lost, certainly, two colonels, whose names I do not remember, but who seemed to be highly esteemed. They. sustained other losses in officers, but I am unable to give you any reliable information concerning them. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Lieut. Col. SAMUEL B. LAWRENCE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Baltimore. No. 9. Itinerary of the Third Division, Sixth Army Corps, Brig. Gen. James B. Ricketts, U. S. Army, commanding, July 1-17, 1864.* July 1.-Remained near plank road [front of Petersburg, Va.]. July 6.-At 7 a. m. the division moved out of their works and marched to City Point. At 2 p. m. embarked on transports; disembarked at Baltimore on the morning of the 8th at Locust Point, and took the cars for Point of Rocks, Md. ; joined Major-General Wallace at Monocacy Junction, Md. July 9.-Fought a vastly superior force of the enemy from 9 a. m. to 3.30 p. m., but was forced to fall back, which was done in good order, and covering the retreat of the 100-days' men and militia. The division lost heavily in killed, wounded, and missing. July 10.-At 4 p. m. reached Ellicott's Mills by way of the Baltimore pike. July 11.-Took cars for Baltimore at 4 p. m.; remained at Baltimore until the 14th. July 14.-Took cars and arrived at Washington City at dark. July 15.-Marched by way of Georgetown, at Tennallytown taking the Poolesville road, and encamped for the night near Offutt's Cross-Roads. July 16.-Continued the march; crossed the Potomac at Edwards Ferry and bivouacked for the night near Goose Creek. *From return for July. July 17-Joined the First and Second Divisions three miles west of Leesburg and encamped near Hamilton for the night. General Ricketts took temporary command of the corps. No. 10. Report of Col. William Emerson, One hundred and fifty-first New York Infantry, of the operations of the First Brigade at battle of the Monocacy. HDQRS. FIRST BRIGADE, THIRD DIV., 6TH ARMY CORPS, CAPTAIN: In compliance with circular this day received from division headquarters, I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken in the battle of Monocacy by this brigade, under the command of Col. William S. Truex, Fourteenth New York Volunteers: After crossing the creek that empties into the Monocacy, and while awaiting orders, the enemy opened with a piece of artillery at about 8.30 a. m., the first shot mortally wounding two men of the One hundred and fifty-first New York Volunteers. Orders coming to change position, the One hundred and fifty-first New York Volunteers was moved to the support of Alexander's battery on the hill west of Georgetown pike. A heavy skirmish line of the enemy's cavalry and infantry appearing on the left and front, the balance of the brigade was moved into position on the left of the One hundred and fifty-first New York Volunteers, extending in the direction of the Thomas house and Buckeystown road, the Tenth Vermont Volunteers being held in reserve. Heavy skirmishing was kept up until about 2 p. m., when orders were received to occupy the crest of the hill. The sharpshooters were deployed to cover the Eighty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, who were ordered to charge up to the Thomas house, which they did in gallant style, driving the enemy before them and occupying the house. The One hundred and fifty-first New York Volunteers and One hundred and sixth New York Volunteers were then ordered to charge, while the Fourteenth New Jersey Volunteers attracted the attention of the enemy by a brisk fire. In this charge there were captured 1 lieutenant-colonel, 2 lieutenants, and several enlisted men. The Tenth Vermont Volunteers were moved to the left to prevent our being flanked, the enemy having pushed two regiments in that direction. Orders being received to hold the position at all hazards, word was sent back that it could not be done without more men, when 300 of the Second Brigade were sent to our assistance. Skirmishing was kept up until 3.30 p. m., during which time Colonel Truex again sent for more men, but none were furnished. At about 3.30 p. m., under cover of their artillery, the enemy came down upon us with a heavy.skirmish line, and two lines of battle that overlapped us, both on our right and left flanks. We held that position about thirty minutes, thinning the enemy's ranks materially, when the command fell back to its former position, which it held an hour, repulsing their skirmish line and the first line of battle twice in their efforts to dislodge us, when their third line came up, which we held in check until our ammunition gave out, and we were ordered to retire to the Baltimore pike. In doing so the command fell into considerable confusion after crossing the railroad. The officers and men did their duty, and their whole duty. It would be invidious to particularize individuals. I know of but one exception, Capt. Benjamin F. Craig, of the Fourteenth New Jersey Volunteers, who proved himself unworthy of his position, and whom I would recommend to be dishonorably dismissed. For particulars in his case I would refer to accompanying copy of a lettert from Lieut. Col. C. K. Hall, Fourteenth New Jersey Volunteers. The casualties of the brigade amounted to 564 killed, wounded, and missing, as follows: Killed, 68; wounded, 260; missing, 236. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, WILLIAM EMERSON, Colonel, Commanding. Capt. A. J. SMITH, Assistant Adjutant-General, Third Division. No. 11. Report of Col. J. Warren Keifer, One hundred and tenth Ohio Infantry, commanding Second Brigade, of battle of the Monocacy. HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., THIRD DIV., 6TH ARMY CORPS, CAPTAIN :S SIXTH EPOCH. The division, in obedience to orders, took transports at City Point July 6, and proceeded to Baltimore, Md., where it arrived on the morning of the 8th of July. The One hundred and tenth and One hundred and twenty-sixthOhio, One hundred and thirty-eighth Pennsylvania, and the First and Second Battalions Ninth New York Heavy Artillery, and a detachment of the One hundred and twenty-second Ohio were immediately shipped to Monocacy, Md. The Sixth Maryland, Sixtyseventh Pennsylvania, and the remainder of the One hundred and twenty-second Ohio, under the command of Col. John F. Staunton, did not, in consequence of unnecessary delays caused by him, arrive at Monocacy, but joined the brigade after the battle of the 9th of July. The regiments that arrived at Monocacy, under command of Col. M. R. McClennan, with other troops of the division, the whole under command of Brig. Gen. J. B. Ricketts, took a most conspicuous part in the battle of Monocacy, and each lost heavily. Heavy skirmishing commenced about 8 a. m. on the 9th of July. A general engagement ensued, which ended about 2 p. m. In consequence of the vastly superior numbers of the enemy our troops were obliged to retire, but not until the rebels had been severely punished. The enemy's loss in killed and wounded was so great that his future movements were materially delayed. Capt. William A. Hathaway, One hundred and tenth Ohio, was killed upon the field. He was an accomplished young officer, and *Dismissed November 12, 1864. Not found. But see compilation from nominal list, p. 202. For portion of this report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to July 6, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 730, and Vol. XL, Part I. had rendered his country great and good service. Lieut. Col. E. P. Taft, Ninth New York Heavy Artillery; Capt. G. W. Guss, One hundred and thirty-eighth Pennsylvania; Capt. Luther Brown, and Lieut. George O. McMillen, One hundred and tenth Ohio, were among the dangerously wounded. Lieutenant-Colonel Taft has since had a leg amputated. Lieutenant McMillen has died. Many other officers were more or less severely wounded. Colonels McClennan and Seward, Lieutenant-Colonels Binkley and Taft, Majors Aaron Spangler and Charles Burgess, and Captains Brown, Snodgrass, Guss, Feight, and others were distinguished for gallantry in this, as in many other actions. For especial mention of the conduct of officers, and for full and complete details of operations of regiments, attention is invited to reports of regimental commanders, which are herewith transmitted.* The reports of Colonels Ball, Horn, McClennan, and LieutenantColonels Ebright and Binkley, are particularly interesting. Lieut. A. J. Harrison, One hundred and twenty-sixth Ohio, acting assistant adjutant-general; Lieuts. John A. Gump and J. T. Rorer (now captain), One hundred and thirty-eighth Pennsylvania, aides-decamp upon the brigade staff, deserve special mention for their bravery in conveying orders, and their good judgment in moving and posting troops. Lieutenant Harrison lost an arm, and was captured at the battle of the Wilderness, after which the duties of acting assistant adjutant-general were performed by Lieutenant Gump. To Capt. J. T. Rorer I am indebted for many of the facts contained in this report. I herewith append a summary of casualties, by regiments, which occurred in this brigade from May 4 to July 9, 1864, inclusive. The total loss during the campaign was 2,033 officers and men. I am, captain, truly, your obedient and humble servant, Colonel 110th Ohio Volunteers, Commanding Brigade. Capt. ANDREW J. SMITH, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Third Div., Sixth Corps. No. 12. Reports of Lieut. Col. Otho H. Binkley, One hundred and tenth Ohio Infantry, of battle of the Monocacy. HEADQUARTERS 110TH REGIMENT OHIO VOL. INFTY., Camp in Druid Hill Park, near Baltimore, Md., July 13, 1864. LIEUTENANT: In compliance with orders from headquarters Second Brigade, Third Division, Sixth Army Corps, I have the honor to make the following report of the action of the One hundred and tenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the engagement of July 9, 1864, at Monocacy : On the evening of the 8th of July I arrived in company with the One hundred and thirty-eighth Pennsylvania Regiment, One hun*For such of these reports as relate to operations from May 4 to June 12, 1864, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, and for those from June 13 to July 6, 1864, see Vol. XL, Part I. + Detailed summary not found. |