No. 30. Report of Lieut. Col. William Wilson, Eighty-first Pennsylvania Infantry, of operations July 26-30. HDQRS. EIGHTY-FIRST PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS, CAPTAIN: Agreeable to circular from brigade headquarters, I have the honor to report that, having received marching orders on the 26th of July, at 5 p. m., we took our line of march toward Deep Bottom, crossing the Appomattox by the pontoon bridge and crossing the James at 2 a. m. the next morning, when, after a farther march of about a mile, we encamped in a field. During the 27th the regiment supported the skirmish line, and at night took up position in the woods. On the 28th we supported the division pickets, and on the 29th we returned to the breast-works, where we remained till evening, taking up our line of march to the rear of the Eighteenth Corps, remaining there. until dark on the evening of the 30th, no casualties occurring.* I am, captain, respectfully, your obedient servant, WILLIAM WILSON, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding. Captain CALDWELL, Assistant Adjutant-General. No. 31. Report of Lieut. James E. Deno, Eighty-first Pennsylvania Infantry: CAMP EIGHTY-FIRST REGIMENT PENNSYLVANIA VOLS., FIFTH EPOCH. October 20, 1864.† On the 12th [June] ordered to move at 8 p. m. Marched all night, crossed the Chickahominy, reaching the James River at 4 p. m., where we formed in line of battle and camped for the night. On the 14th crossed the river. On the 15th we moved in the direction of Petersburg, reaching the rear of Butler's forces at night. The regiment marched at daybreak [16th], took up position on the left, then ordered to the right and charged. The fight continued the whole night, during which Captain Ginder, Company I, was killed. We, in conjunction with others, charged same evening and carried the works. Lieutenant Peters was killed and Lieutenant Williams wounded. On July 26 the regiment, in connection with the rest of the corps, were ordered to Deep Bottom. A portion of the brigade being ordered to charge the enemy's works, the other portion were. in support, amongst which our regiment was. On the night of the 29th we, in connection with others, crossed the James River and marched toward the front of Petersburg, where we remained in support of the Ninth Corps until the 31st. Casualties during the fifth epoch, 1 killed and 1 wounded. Respectfully submitted. Capt. WILLIAM MCALLISTER, JAMES E. DENO, Lieutenant, Commanding Regiment. Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. *For continuation of report, see Vol. XLII, Part I. For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 3 to June 12, 1864, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 381. No. 32. Report of Capt. Thomas Henry, One hundred and fortieth Pennsylvania Infantry. HEADQUARTERS 140TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS, CAPTAIN: * FIFTH EPOCH. On the night of the 12th of June the regiment quietly withdrew from the line of works at Cold Harbor and marched with the brigade to and crossed the Chickahominy at Long Bridge. Continued the march that. day and halted in the evening at Wilcox's Landing, on the James River, where we threw up a light line of works. On the night of the 14th moved with the brigade and crossed the James River, halting on the south side till noon for the purpose of drawing rations. On the afternoon of the 15th the regiment marched with the division in the direction of Petersburg, halting at midnight near the Friend house. Early in the morning of the 16th moved with the brigade to the left of the Eighteenth Corps. In the evening moved to the right and near the Friend house and supported the Third Brigade in a charge. Drove the enemy into their works and threw up earth-works within 200 yards of the enemy's line and remained here until the morning of the 18th, when we occupied the enemy's works and advanced, driving the enemy from the Norfolk railroad at a large brick culvert. Were relieved from the picket-line on the morning of the 19th and rejoined the brigade in the earth-works, where we remained until the night of the 20th, when we were relieved by a portion of the Ninth Corps. On the 21st moved with the brigade to the extreme left of the line and near the Williams house. On the 22d supported the Second and Third Brigades while engaged with the enemy. Went into camp near the Williams house on the 23d and remained in this position until the night of the 10th of July, when we moved farther to the left on the Jerusalem plank road and relieved the pickets of the Sixth Corps. Remained on picket until the afternoon of the 12th, when the regiment moved with the bri gade and some cavalry toward the Weldon railroad, returning about midnight. On the morning of the 13th marched with the brigade to and encamped near the Deserted House, where we remained doing fatigue duty until the evening of the 26th, when we broke camp and marched to and crossed the Appomattox. On the morning of the 27th we crossed the James River, when the regiment was ordered on picket. Remained on picket until 9 a. m., when we were ordered to rejoin the brigade. The regiment did picket duty near the New Market road until the night of the 29th, when we were withdrawn. Crossing the James River on the morning of the 30th, rejoined the brigade about 1 o'clock in the afternoon near the Friend house. The regiment lost in the operations in front of Petersburg,.1 commissioned officer and 4 enlisted men killed, and 2 commissioned officers and 24 enlisted men wounded, and 2 enlisted men missing. All of which is respectfully submitted. Capt. WILLIAM MCALLISTER, THOMAS HENRY, Captain, Commanding Regiment. Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. *For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 3 to Júne 12, 1864, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 383. No. 33. Reports of Lieut. Col. George T. Egbert, One hundred and eighty-third Pennsylvania Infantry. HEADQUARTERS 183D PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS, FIFTH EPOCH. October 21, 1864.* June 12, moved out by the left flank about 10 p. m. June 13, continued march and reached the James River near Wilcox's Landing about 6 p. m., and threw up breast-works. June 14, lay in position till near midnight, when we crossed the river in transports. June 15, lay still till noon, then marched to a position near Petersburg, Va. June 16, a. m., took up a new position in woods to left of Petersburg; p. m., engaged in charge on the enemy's works in reserve line. Estab lished picket-line some distance in advance of that formerly held by us. June 17, advanced and occupied a line of rebel pits, but fell back for want of support. June 18, the enemy having fallen back, advanced about a mile in close proximity to Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad; threw up breastworks on the crest of a hill; lay quiet until the night of June 21, when the line was relieved by troops from Ninth Corps. Marched about two miles to rear and encamped; threw up breast-works during the night. June 22, moved out about noon in front of our line of works. Part of the division had gone out ahead and formed line of battle in woods. Enemy came in on our flank and drove us back to the works. some skirmishing in the afternoon. Had June 24, went into camp in rear of line of works. Remained in camp quiet until July 12; about 2 a. m. received orders to level the breastworks in our front and be ready to move. At 3 a. m. moved to the left. about one mile; lay until evening; moved out toward Reams' Station in support of cavalry. About 12 m. started back; came to where we had left and remained until morning. July 13, moved to the right about two miles and encamped as a reserve. Lay here until July 26. Moved about 6 p. m.; crossed the Appomattox, and continued the march to James River; crossed about 2 a. m. and lay near the bank until morning. July 27, advanced with Twenty-eighth Massachusetts and Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers across a field against a line of the enemy behind works; charged the works, capturing 4 pieces of artillery and a few prisoners. July 28, advanced a short distance, changing position during the day. Were not engaged. July 29, fell back a short distance and remained until evening, when we moved back over the James and Appomattox Rivers, and in morning of July 30 the regiment lay in support of Ninth Army Corps and remained so during the day. Respectfully submitted. GEO. T. EGBERT, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Regiment. For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 3 to June 12, 1864, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 385. HDQRS. 183D REGIMENT PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS, October 10, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by my regiment in the operations at Deep Bottom: The regiment, with the division, crossed James River about 3 a. m. July 27, 1864, halted and remained near it until after daylight, when the regiment, with Fifth New Hampshire and Twenty-eighth Massachusetts, under command of Colonel Lynch, advanced in line of battle over a large field against a line of works the enemy had thrown up near the edge of a piece of woods. After engaging the enemy a short time he retired, leaving 4 guns in the works, which were captured and brought off by our men. The casualties of the regiment in this action were 4 enlisted men killed and 8 enlisted men wounded. The regiment did not become engaged or meet with any other casualties during the stay across the river. Marched back with the division the night of July 30 [29], 1864.* All of which is respectfully submitted. GEO. T. EGBERT, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding. No. 34. Report of Maj. Gustavus A. Seidel, Seventh New York Infantry, Consolidated Brigade, of operations July 19-30. HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, In compliance with Special Orders, No. 209, headquarters Army of the Potomac, August 5, 1864, I have the honor to report that this regiment was not with the army at the time of crossing the Rapidan. It arrived at City Point on July 19, 1864, was in camp near Petersburg, Va., and has done fatigue duty until it marched over to Deep Bottom on July 25 [26], 1864. Was armed on July 26, and crossed the James River again. on July 29 and was posted on July 30, 1864, as reserve during the bat tle on the same day. I remain, respectfully, your obedient servant, G. A. SEIDEL, Major, Comdg. Seventh Regiment New York Vol. Infantry. First Lieut. GEORGE MITCHELL, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. No. 35. Report of Capt. David A. Allen, Thirty-ninth New York Infantry.t FIFTH EPOCH.. On the night of the 12th of June the regiment, with the division, left Cold Harbor and marched to the Chickahominy. Crossed about noon *For continuation of report, see Vol. XLII, Part I. For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 3 to June 12, 1864, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 400. on the 13th of June, and proceeded to Aiken's Landing, on the James River, where they crossed on the morning of the 15th of June, and on the night of the 15th halted about three miles from Petersburg, Va. On the afternoon of the 16th of June charged the enemy's works at Tool's farm, and, with the division, drove him from his position. In this engagement 1 line officer was wounded. On the morning of the 17th of June they advanced with the First Division on the enemy's works, but found them so strongly posted, were ordered to retire to the intrenchments. On the 18th moved to the right to the assistance of the Second Division, in an assault on the enemy. On the 21st moved toward the Petersburg and Weldon road; met the enemy; skirmished with enemy. Were engaged on the 22d, but were driven back to the breastworks. Here the regiment remained until the 15th of July, when we were marched to the right and placed in reserve in the rear of the Fifth Corps. The regiment was engaged working on the fortifications until the 26th of July, when they were marched to the north side of James River, at Deep Bottom, and were in action on the 27th. On the 29th recrossed the river, marching all night; massed in rear of the Eighteenth Corps near Petersburg, Va., on the 30th of July, 1864. D. A. ALLEN, Captain, Comdg. Thirty-ninth Regt. New York Volunteers. No. 36. Report of Capt. George Degener, Fifty-second New York Infantry, of operations June 13-July 26. HDQRS. FIFTY-SECOND REGIMENT NEW YORK VOLS., October 13, 1864.* In the fifth epoch, the march across the Chickahominy and the James Rivers, and the operations in front of Petersburg, participated this regiment on the 16th to 18th and on the 21st and 22d days of June, and at Deep Bottom on the 26th [27th] day of July. I remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEORGE DEGENER, Captain, Comdg. Fifty-second Regt. New York Volunteers. First Lieut. GEORGE MITCHELL, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. No. 37. Report of Capt. I. Hart Wilder, One hundred and twenty-sixth New York Infantry, commanding Fifty-seventh New York Infantry, of operations June 17-July 30. SIR:t HDQRS. FIFTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT NEW YORK VOLS., The regiment was next engaged June 16 in a charge upon the enemy's works before Petersburg, Va. In this charge the regiment lost 10 offi For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to June 12, 1864, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 401. For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 3 to June 8, 1864, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 402. |