dred and twenty-sixth Ohio, and a detachment of the One hundred and twenty-second Ohio Regiments at Monocacy Junction, on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

On the morning of the 9th, at about 8 o'clock, by direction of Colonel McClennan, of the One hundred and thirty-eighth Pennsylvania Regiment, commanding that portion of the Second Brigade which was present, I took a position on a rising ground on the south side of the Monocacy River, my regiment being the left of the brigade, the Ninth New York Heavy Artillery forming a second line in the rear. I held this position, exposed to a heavy fire, until about 2 p. m., when I discovered the enemy advancing directly on my left flank. I immediately changed front so as to confront the advancing lines. The Ninth New York then moved to the left and formed on the prolongation of my line. We held this position for nearly one hour longer, when I received orders to advance, which I did under a murderous fire of musketry and artillery, the latter coming obliquely from the front and rear and directly from the right. Finding it impossible to hold my position under such a fire, I fell back a few rods and formed along a cut in the Washington turnpike. Still exposed to the fire of the artillery, and having rereived orders to fall back when I could hold my position no longer, and seeing the enemy coming down upon us in overwhelming numbers, with imminent danger of having my command annihilated, the balance of the line having given way and the line on my right having been withdrawn, I gave the order to fall back. My command, with the division, then marched to the vicinity of Ellicott's Mills, where we arrived about noon on the 10th of July.

In this engagement I lost 1 officer, Captain Hathaway, Company C, killed, and 4 wounded, and 2 missing. Enlisted men: Killed, 3; wounded, 73; missing, 63. Total loss: Officers, 6; enlisted men, 138.*

Both officers and men deserve the greatest praise for the manner in which they conducted themselves during the whole of the engagement. The loss of Captains Hathaway, Brown, and Snodgrass will be severely felt by the regiment. They performed their duty most nobly, utterly regardless of the dangers to which they were constantly exposed.

I have the honor to be, lieutenant, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

O. H. BINKLEY, Lieut. Col. 110th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Comdg. Regt. Lieut. JOHN A. GUMP,

A. A. A. G., Second Brig., Third Div., 6th Army Corps.

LIEUTENANT:†

HEADQUARTERS 110TH OHIO VOLUNTEERS,
Camp in the Field, September 7, 1864.

During the passage from City Point to Baltimore nothing worthy of note occurred, except the loss of one man, who fell overboard some time in the night.

*But see table, p. 202.

For portion of this report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to July 6, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 741, and Vol. XL, Part I.

We entered the harbor at Baltimore on the morning of the 8th, and remained until the arrival of General Ricketts, when we disembarked and took cars for Monocacy Junction, on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, where we arrived about 3 p. m. in company with the One hundred and thirty-eighth Pennsylvania, the One hundred and twenty-sixth, and a detachment of the One hundred and twentysecond Ohio Regiments.

On the morning of the 9th of July, at about 8 o'clock, by direction of Colonel McClennan, of the One hundred and thirty-eighth Pennsylvania Regiment, commanding that portion of the brigade which was present, I took a position on rising ground on the south side of Monocacy River, my regiment forming the left of the brigade, the Ninth New York Heavy Artillery forming a second line in the rear. We held this position until about 2 p. m., when I discovered the enemy advancing directly on our left flank. I immediately changed front so as to confront the advancing lines. The Ninth New York then moved to the left and formed on prolongation of my line. At the time this change of front was made the One hundred and tenth, instead of being the left of the brigade, formed the extreme right of the line, the troops on its right having been withdrawn to strengthen some other part. We remained in this position about one hour, when I received orders to advance my line, which I did under a murderous fire of musketry and artillery, the latter coming obliquely from the front and rear and directly from the right. Finding it impossible to hold this position under such a fire, we fell back a few rods and formed along a cut in the Washington turnpike, still exposed to the fire of artillery. The enemy had the advantage in position and numbers, outnumbering us at least three to one. ing received orders to fall back when we could hold the position no longer, and seeing the enemy coming down upon us in overwhelming numbers with imminent danger of having my command annihilated, I gave the order to fall back. We then, with the balance of the division, marched to the vicinity of Ellicott's Mills, where we arrived about noon on the 10th of July.

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In this engagement the regiment lost Captain Hathaway killed, Captain Brown, Lieutenants Moon, Sherer, and McMillen severely wounded; the latter since died of his wounds. Captain Trimble slightly wounded. Captain Snodgrass and Lieutenant Hackett were taken prisoners. Number of enlisted men killed, 3; wounded, 70; missing, 50; total in killed, wounded, and missing, 131.* I take pleasure in mentioning Corpl. W. R. Moyer, of Company H, for his heroic conduct in saving our colors left on the field by the colorsergeant, who was mortally wounded. In the death of Major McElwaint and Captain Hathaway the regiment lost two valuable officers, who never, under any circumstances, failed to do their duty. In addition to the operations herein enumerated, the One hundred and tenth Regiment performed many other duties, such as intrenching, guard and picket duty, numerous fatiguing marches, &c.

During two-thirds of the time, in the months of May and June, we were daily, and sometimes during the whole of the night, more or less exposed to the enemy's fire. It seemed like one continued fight.

We were frequently compelled to lie for several days on the damp ground in clothing thoroughly wet, and for the want of time.

* But see table, p. 202.

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and opportunity to cook, made our meals of hard bread and water. The regiment always did its part of whatever duty the brigade was called upon to perform.

The endurance of both officers and men, and the alacrity with which they performed their arduous duties, entitle them to the highest praise.

I would like to make special mention of some of the officers of the regiment, but to do so, I fear, would render my report unnecessarily long. Suffice it to say no officers ever did their duty better.

Summary of casualties:* Commissioned officers-killed, 2; wounded, 14; missing, 2; since died of wounds, 3. Enlisted menkilled, 28; wounded, 244; missing, 77. Total enlisted men-killed, wounded, and missing, 349; enlisted men since died of wounds, 24. Aggregate in killed, wounded, and missing, 367.

I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, O. H. BINKLEY, Lieutenant-Colonel 110th Ohio Vols., Comdg. Regiment. Lieut. JOHN A. GUMP,

A. A. A. G., Second Brig., Third Div., Sixth Corps.

No. 13.

Report of Lieut. Charles J. Gibson, One hundred and twentysecond Ohio Infantry, of battle of the Monocacy.

HEADQUARTERS 122D OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY,

Lieut. JOHN A. GUMP,

Clifton, Va., September 15, 1864.

Acting Assistant Adjutant-General:

LIEUTENANT: Herewith I send report made to me by Lieutenant Gibson of the battle of Monocacy, July 9:

The evening of the 6th of July the regiment, except the detachment under Lieutenant Gibson, with all the officers of the regiment but Lieutenant Gibson, embarked on the captured blockade-runner Exchange for Baltimore, Md., but the vessel proving very slow we did not arrive at Baltimore until 12 o'clock the night of the 8th, and did not take any part in the action of the 9th. After our arrival at Baltimore we were under the immediate command of Colonel Staunton, Sixty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, commanding brigade. Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

WM. H. BALL,

Colonel 122d Ohio Infantry Volunteers.

CAMP NEAR CLIFTON, VA.,
September 14, 1864.

COLONEL: In compliance with your order of this day, I have the honor to make the following report of the part taken in the action at Monocacy Junction, July 9, 1864, by a detachment of the One hundred and twenty-second Regiment under my command, viz, Companies B, C, E, I, and K, and a few men from Company F; total, 150 men:

Embarked at City Point, Va., July 7, at 8 a. m., and reached Baltimore, Md., July 8, at 2 p. m. Took cars for Frederick City and *From May 5, 1864.

arrived at Monocacy Junction at 3 a. m. on the 9th instant. Skirmishing began about 9 a. m. on our front; took position in the line on the right of the One hundred and twenty-sixth Ohio Volunteers. About 11 a. m. Colonel McClennan, One hundred and thirty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, commanding brigade, ordered me to send fifty men to strengthen the skirmish line. Company C and part of Company B were sent forward. About 3 p. m. we were ordered to move with the One hundred and twenty-sixth Ohio some distance to the left, to extend the line from the left of the One hundred and sixth New York to the pike and near a section of Alexander's battery. As soon as we reached this position the line moved forward and drove the enemy near one-fourth of a mile. We were ordered. to lie down, and remained under fire for about half an hour, when the enemy turned our right flank, pressing up to within fifty yards of my detachment. We then fell back slowly and in order, and were among the last to leave the field. We moved toward the Baltimore pike by order of General Wallace, and joined the regiment under your command at New Market about 9 p. m. that day. Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

CHAS. J. GIBSON, Second Lieutenant Company A, Comdg. Detach.

Report of Lieut. Col. Aaron W. Ebright, One hundred and twentysixth Ohio Infantry, of battle of the Monocacy.

HDQRS. 126TH REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY,
August 27, 1864.

LIEUTENANT :*

On the 6th of July the division was ordered to Baltimore, Md., at which city we arrived on the morning of the 8th, per steam transports, and at once took the train for Monocacy Junction, on which point the enemy was reported moving. My regiment arrived at Monocacy bridge in the evening and camped near it during the night. On the morning of the 9th the forces here under MajorGeneral Wallace were formed into line of battle, my regiment stationed near the turnpike bridge. At noon this bridge was burnt, and at 2 p. m. my regiment was double-quicked to the left to support the line there that was being severely pressed by the enemy. The regiment advanced beyond our line of battle, driving the enemy behind the crest of a hill, and having been engaged about one hour, was ordered to fall back. The enemy followed us some miles, annoying us with shot and shell. My loss in this engagement was 3 enlisted men killed, 3 officers and 40 enlisted men wounded, 28 enlisted men missing, and 29 enlisted men known to be prisoners.

In all the engagements of the campaign the officers and men, with a few exceptions, behaved most gallantly; to mention all who have merited remark would extend this report beyond reasonable limits.

*For portion of this report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to July 6, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 747, and Vol. XL, Part I.

Among the many who deserve special mention are First Lieut. Thomas J. Hyatt, acting adjutant, and Sergt. Maj. James W. Moffat, for their bravery and gallant conduct on the field of battle, both of whom have since been promoted; also First Sergt. John M. Russell, Company D, killed; Private Alvin V. Brashier, Company C, killed; and here I cannot refrain from special mention of the gallant color bearers of this regiment, Corpl. D. W. Welch, Company C, killed; Sergt. J. J. Bricker, Company H, captured, and Sergt. Abram Colgrove, Company K, wounded, while gallantly standing by their colors in line of battle.

Corpl. James Love, Company H, at the battle of Monocacy, seeing the color bearer of another regiment fall, seized the colors and waved them defiantly two or three times, but was shot down seriously wounded and has since died.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

A. W. EBRIGHT,

Lieutenant-Colonel 126th Ohio Vols., Comdg. Regiment.

Lieut. JOHN A. GUMP,

Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

No. 15.

Report of Col. Matthew R. McClennan, One hundred and thirtyeighth Pennsylvania Infantry, of battle of the Monocacy.

HEADQUARTERS 138TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS,
September 10, 1864.

LIEUTENANT:*

On the morning of the 9th instant [July] the enemy's sudden áppearance in our front [at Monocacy] required us to make immediate preparations for his reception, and our division was formed in line of battle south of the railroad. I being senior officer present, assumed command of the portion of this brigade present and remained in charge until the end of the battle. My regiment was sent with a

*For portion of this report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to July 6, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 751, and Vol. XL, Part I.