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Mounted foragers preceded us several miles and gathered the stores. February 25, all day in camp near Liberty Hill. February 26, moved at 8 a. m., guarding train; bivouacked at Hanging Rock at 4 p. m. February 27, changed camp, crossing a branch of Lynch's Creek. February 28, moved at 6.30 a. m., brigade in advance; built about two miles of corduroy road; bivouacked at Clyburn's Store.

March 1, regiment detailed to proceed to Manoy's Mill to procure flour and meal for division; reached mill about 6 p. m. March 2, to Manoy's Mill. Men mill all day and ground about 2,000 pounds of meal and 1,000 pounds of flour.. March 3, to Manoy's Mill. Men mill all night, having ground about 4,000 pounds of meal and 2,500 pounds of flour. I moved at 6 a. m. and joined division at Chesterfield CourtHouse at 11 p. m. March 4, moved at 11.30 a. m. and bivouacked near Sneedsborough, N. C., 6 p. m. March 5, still in camp near Sneedsborough, waiting pontoon bridge to be laid. March 6, moved at 9 a. m. and marched to Cheraw, S. C., and crossed Great Pedee River; bivouacked about four miles from river. March 7, moved at 6 a. m.; regiment in advance; reached Wilmington and Charlotte Railroad near Station 103 at 12 m.; regiment on picket. March 8, moved at 1 p. m.; regiment rear guard. Roads in a horrible condition. Bivouacked at 10.30 p.m. March 9, moved at 7 a. m. and bivouacked at 7 p. m. near Lumber River. Road almost impassable. March 10, moved at 1 p. m.; crossed Lumber River and bivouacked three miles north of same. March 11, moved at 1 p. m. and halted at 6 p. m. for supper. March 12, moved at 1 a. m. and marched until 3.30 a m. Bivouacked for the night about fourteen miles from Fayetteville. Moved again at 11 a. m. and reached Fayetteville at 6 p. m. Encamped on old U. S. Arsenal grounds. March 13, still in camp. At 2 p. m. division passed and was reviewed by Generals Sherman, Slocum, and Williams. Crossed Cape Fear River, and camped about four miles from. March 14, in camp. No move this date. March 15, division guarding the train of the whole corps. Marched all night. March 16, halted at 8 a. m. for breakfast; moved at 9 a. m. Near South River roads worse than ever.

March 17, still on the march. Reached and crossed South River and bivouacked about three miles from crossing, having been three days and two nights on the roads. March 18, moved about 9 a. m. and marched about nine miles and encamped for the night. We built several miles of corduroy road. March 19, moved at 6 a. m. and bivouacked about nine miles from point of starting. Heavy firing heard in our front. March 20, First and Third Brigades moved to the front; Second Brigade in charge of the trains of the whole corps. The train was posted and rifle-pits thrown around it. Moved at 2 p. m., and bivouacked near Falling Creek. March 21, moved at 6 a. m.; crossed Falling Creek and bivouacked at Grantham's Store at 3 p. m.; regiment on picket. March 22, moved at 7 a. m. and encamped near railroad crossing on Neuse River. March 23 and 24, still in camp. No change. March 25, moved at 9 a. m.; crossed Neuse River, marched through and encamped near Goldsborough, N. C.

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No casualties.

Respectfully, your obedient servant,

JOHN T. LOCKMAN, Colonel, Commanding 119th New York Volunteers.

Capt. N. K. BRAY,

Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, Second Brigade.

HDQRS. 119TH REGIMENT NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, Near Washington, D. C., May 26, 1865. SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by my regiment during the campaign from April 10, 1865, to May 23, 1865:

April 10, moved out camp near Goldsborough, N. C., at 5 a. m., and crossed Little River and bivouacked at 10 p. m. near Moccasin Creek. April 11, moved at 6 a. m.; crossed Moccasin Creek and moved toward Smithfield; skirmished with rebel cavalry until 11 a. m.; entered Smithfield at 3 p. m. and bivouacked for the night. April 12, moved at 9 a. m., and crossed the Neuse River and bivouacked at 8 p. m. fourteen miles from Raleigh, N. C. April 13, moved at 6 a. m. and entered Raleigh at 2 p. m. April 14, camped near Raleigh. April, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24, in camp near Raleigh, N. C. April 25, moved at 8 a. m. and marched to Jones' Cross-Roads. April 26 and 27, bivouacked at Jones' Cross-Roads, N. C. April 28, moved at 5 a. m. and reached our former camp near Raleigh at 11.30 a. m. April 29, in camp. April 30, moved at 8 a. m., crossed the Neuse River, and bivouacked at Manteo's Mills.

May 1, moved at 8 a. m.; crossed Cedar Creek and Tar River and bivouacked; marched twenty-three miles that date. May 2, moved at 5 a. m. and marched to Williamsborough and bivouacked at 6 p. m. May 3, moved at 4.30 a. m.; passed through Williamsborough and bivouacked near State line at 10 a. m. May 4, moved at 6.30 a. m. and crossed Roanoke River at Taylor's Ferry; bivouacked at 3 p. m. near Saffold's Bridge, Va. May 5, moved at 7 a. m.; crossed Meherrin River at Saffold's Bridge and bivouacked near Nottoway River. May 6, moved at 5 a. m. and crossed Nottoway and Little Nottoway Rivers and bivouacked near Wilson's Station on South Side Railroad. May 7, moved at 6 a. m. and crossed the Appomattox River and bivouacked at 7 p. m. May 8, moved at 6 a. m. and crossed Swift and Falling Creeks; passed through the town of Clover Hill; bivouacked near Falling Creek, seven miles from Richmond and nine days from the date of departure from Raleigh. May 9, changed camp, moving nearer Richmond. May 10, in camp nearer Manchester. May 11, moved at 10 a. m. and marched through the city of Richmond and bivouacked at 6 p. m. near Brook Creek. May 12, moved at 7 a. m. and bivouacked at Ashland Station. May 13, moved at 6 a. m.; crossed South Anna and Little Rivers; camped on south side of Little River. May 14, moved at 5 a. m.; crossed North Anna River at Anderson's Bridge, passed through Chilesburg, and bivouacked about six miles from Spotsylvania Court-House. May 15, moved at 5 a. m. and passed through Spotsylvania Court-House and Chancellorsville, and crossed the Rappahannock River at United States Ford and bivouacked on north side. May 16, moved at 4.30 a. m. and marched to Bristersburg and bivouacked. May 17, moved at 5 a. m. and marched to and camped at Brentsville. May 18, moved at 9 a. m. and bivouacked near Fairfax Station. May 19, moved at 6 a. m. and marched to Cloud's Mills and camped at 4 p. m. May 20, 21, 22, and 23, in camp at Cloud's Mills.

No casualties to report.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JOHN T. LOCKMAN, Colonel, Commanding 119th New York Volunteers.

Lieutenant JOSLIN,

Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, Second Brigade.

No. 167.

Reports of Lieut. Col. Allan H. Jackson, One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Infantry, of operations January 27-March 25 and April 10-May 26.

HDQRS. 134TH REGIMENT NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, Raleigh, N. C., April 18, 1865. SIR: I have the honor to report the following upon the part taken by my regiment in the campaign of the Carolinas:

January 27, moved from Savannah, Ga., about 9 a. m., and camped at a point twelve miles distant, the regiment being in command of Capt. P. E. McMaster. January 28, marched at 6 a. m., reaching camp at night; distant about twenty-five miles from Savannah, Ga. January 29, moved at 6 a. m.; regiment on train guard; camped within a short distance of Sister's Ferry, Ga. January 30, lay in camp. Lieut. Col. A. H. Jackson resumed command. January 31, still in camp; no move until February 4. Marched at 6 a. m.; crossed Savannah River and bivouacked near Robertsville.

February 5, moved at 1 p. m.; passed through Robertsville; made about eight miles and went on picket. February 6, regiment on train guard. February 7, regiment on train guard. February 8, crossed Buford's Bridge and made camp. February 9, sent out a party of foragers and camped near Blackville. February 10, moved a short distance and encamped; still in sight of Blackville. February 11, started 6 a. m.; regiment first in line; brigade in advance; made six miles. February 12, moved at 6 a. m.; crossed South Fork of Edisto River, and after marching fourteen miles reached North Fork of Edisto River; skirmishing with the enemy by First Brigade. February 13, enemy driven by First Brigade from the crossing at daylight; crossed the river and picketed at Jones' Bridge; marched at night five miles and did picket at Jones' Cross-Roads. February 14, started 6 a. m.; marched all day and made camp at midnight. February 15, marched with the advance and encamped near Lexington Court-House. February 16, on train guard; camped four miles from Congaree River. February 17, still on train guard; camped at Zion Church; Columbia occupied by Fifteenth Corps. February 18, crossed Saluda River and camped about five miles from Broad River. February 19, guarding train. February 20, crossed Broad River and encamped about nine miles from Winnsborough at 8 p. m. February 21, moved at 6 a. m.; advance entered Winnsborough about 11 a. m., and the regiment assisted in the destruction of the railroad. February 22, still destroying railroad; moved to White Oak Station and thence joined division and encamped at 8p. m. February 23, crossed Catawba River and encamped, after having made nearly thirty miles. February 24, on train guard; moved but a short distance. February 25, lay still in camp near Liberty Hill. February 26, made Hanging Rock and did picket duty at that point. February 27, on train guard; crossed a branch of Lynch's Creek. February 28, again guarding train.

March 1, still on train guard. March 2, marched in advance of column. March 3 and 4, on train guard; did picket duty on 4th. March 5, remained on picket. March 6, moved 9 a. m.; reached Cheraw, S. C., and crossing Great Pedee River made camp about four miles beyond. March 7, made camp at night near Station No. 103, Wilmington and Charlotte Railroad. March 8, moved at 1 p. mn., guarding train. March 9, 10, 11, same duty. March 12, marched at

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1 a. m., and reaching Fayetteville made camp near U. S. Arsenal. March 13, moved at noon; reviewed by General Sherman; crossed Cape Fear River and encamped. March 14, still in camp. March 15, Second Division guarding the train of the whole corps; marched nearly all night and went into camp at 4.30 in the morning. March 16, moved at 7 a. m.; road in a terrible condition. March 17, still on the march; crossed South River and camped about three miles from crossing. March 18, train guard. March 19, marched at 6 a. m. and camped after marching nine miles; heavy firing heard in our front; went on picket. March 20, First and Third Brigades ordered to the front; Second Brigade in charge of the trains, which were parked, and rifle-pits thrown up around them; marched at 2 p. m. and camped near Falling Creek. March 21, started at 6 a. m., and crossing the creek camped for the night at 3 p. m. March 22, moved at 7 a. m. and encamped near railroad crossing on Neuse River. March 23, lying in camp. March 24, still in camp. March 25, moved at 9 a. m.; crossed Neuse River and encamped near Goldsborough, N. C. No casualties.

Very respectfully,

Capt. N. K. BRAY,

ALLAN H. JACKSON, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Regiment.

Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, Second Brigade.

HEADQUARTERS 134TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS,

Near Washington, D. C., May 26, 1865.

SIR: I have the honor to make the following report on the operations of the One hundred and thirty-fourth Regiment New York Volunteers during the march from Goldsborough, N. C., to Washington, D. C.:

April 10, marched from Goldsborough, N. C., at 5.30 a. m. in the direction of Smithfield a distance of fifteen miles, and bivouacked for the night at 10 p. m. April 11, moved at 5.30 a. m., reaching Smithfield at 2 p. m.; formed and marched in line of battle several times during the day, owing to the discovery of small parties of the enemy in our front. April 12, moved at 10 a. m. and passed through Smithfield in company column, making camp about fourteen miles therefrom at about 8 p.m. Raleigh reported in possession of General Kilpatrick's command. April 13, marched at 6 a. m.; went into Raleigh about 3 p. m.; went into camp just outside of the town, after having made about fifteen miles. April 14, no move; brigade foraging parties organized. Received marching orders for next day. April 15, no move. April 16, camp altered with a view to comfort. April 17, still in camp, nothing of importance occurring. April 18, regiment ordered out with wagon train for forage. April 19, started at 7 a. m., in accordance with orders received; went out into the country twelve miles and returned at 6 p. m. with fifteen wagon loads of corn. April 20, division reviewed by Brevet Major-General Geary; a review of corps ordered for the 22d. April 21, made preparations for review. April 22, were reviewed by Major-General Sherman; returned to camp and lay still until April 25; marched thirteen miles to Jones' Cross-Roads and went into camp for the night. April 26, lay in camp; no move until April 28; returned to Raleigh to our old camp and remained there until April 30; started for Richmond, Va., in accordance with orders received the day previous; marched fifteen miles and encamped about one mile from Neuse River.

May 1, marched twenty-two miles. May 2, moved at 5 a. m. and marched twenty-one miles; camped one mile from Williamsborough. After making camp were ordered to town as guards. May 3, moved at 5 a. m., and after marching thirteen miles went into camp a short distance from the Virginia line and about four miles from the Roanoke River. May 4, moved about 5 a. m. and crossed the river at Taylor's Ferry, and after having marched about eighteen miles went into camp at 6 p.m. May 5, marched twenty-one miles; went into camp 7 p.m. May 6, crossed the Nottoway and Little Nottoway Rivers, struck the South Side Railroad at Blacks and Whites Station, and moving six miles farther camped at Wilson's Station. May 7, marched nineteen miles; crossed the Appomattox River and camped one mile beyond. May 8, marched twenty miles and camped at Falling Creek. May 9, moved camp two miles. May 10, no move. May 11, moved at 9.30 a. m., and passing through Manchester crossed the James River and passed through Richmond in company column; made camp five miles beyond. May 12, marched to Ashland; crossed Brook Creek and Chickahominy River during the day; encamped about 4 p. m.; made about fifteen miles. May 13, made fifteen miles; crossed during the day the South Anna, New Found, and Little Rivers; made camp about 4 p. m. May 14, marched six miles and crossed North Anna River; went into camp after making a day's march of about fifteen miles. May 15, moved at 5 a. m., and passing through Spotsylvania Court-House crossed the Ta, Po, and Ny Rivers; passed through the battle-grounds of Spotsylvania, Chancellorsville, and the Wilderness; crossed the Rappahannock River at United States Ford, and went into camp about one mile from the river; distance marched, twenty-two miles. May 16, marched eighteen miles; passed Hartwood Church and encamped at 5 p. m. May 17, marched fifteen miles to Brentsville, where we encamped for the night. May 18, moved at 9 a. m.; crossed Cedar Run and Bull Run; marched fifteen miles and encamped two miles from Fairfax Station. May 19, marched fifteen miles and went into camp within three miles of Alexandria at Cloud's Mills. May 20, lay still in camp until the 24th, when we were marched to Washington, D. C., and reviewed by the President. May 25, ordered into camp near Washington, D. C., where we are at present lying.

Very respectfully,

Lieut. JAMES T. JOSLIN,

ALLAN H. JACKSON, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.

Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 2d Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps.

No. 168.

Reports of Lieut. Col. Lewis D. Warner, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Infantry, of operations January 27-March 26 and April 10-May 24.

HEADQUARTERS 154th REGIMENT NEW YORK VOLS.,

Near Goldsborough, N. C., April 9, 1865. CAPTAIN: In conformity with orders received I have the honor to transmit the following report of the part taken by the One hundred and fifty-fourth Regiment New York Volunteers in the various movements of the Army of Georgia between the 27th day of January and the 27th day of March, 1865, inclusive:

January 27, left Savannah for Sister's Ferry via Springfield; made twelve miles. January 28, marched at 6 a. m. and made twelve or four

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