the morning of the 30th, when upon the explosion of one of the enemy's forts we fired incessantly for a period of one hour and a half from our intrenchments. Recapitulation of losses: Officers-killed, 2; wounded, 3. Enlisted men-killed, 41; wounded, 153; missing, 7. Total, 206. Capt. J. D. MCFARLAND, Assistant Adjutant-General. A. L. PEARSON. Colonel, Commanding Regiment. No. 121. Report of Maj. Oliver B. Knowles, Twenty-first Pennsylvania Cavalry (dismounted). HEADQUARTERS TWENTY-FIRST PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY, August 8, 1864. SIR:* FIFTH EPOCH. June 13, crossed the Chickahominy at Long Bridge, and on the evening of the 14th we reached the James River and rested until the morning of the 16th, when we crossed the James on transports and marched eighteen miles to near Petersburg, Va. We remained quiet until June 18, when we advanced to the front and were engaged with the enemy all day, making several charges. We remained under a heavy fire until relieved next morning (19th) and moved to the left on the railroad. Our casualties on the 18th were as follows: Killed, 10; wounded, 69, and missing 1; among the wounded being Lieutenant-Colonel Moson, Major Gillies, and Captain McCall. June 19 and 20, we lay on the railroad and were annoyed by sharpshooters. Our casualties were: Killed, 1; wounded, 10; among the latter being Lieutenant Lott, severely wounded in the head and since. died in hospital June 28. On the evening of the 20th we moved to the rear and remained there until next morning, when we moved near the Jerusalem road and encamped in the woods. We remained here until the afternoon of the 22d, when we advanced to the support of the Second Corps, where we remained until the next morning, when we were relieved and returned to our old camp. The casualties on the 22d were: wounded, 7; among them being Lieutenant Devens. . In the evening of the 23d we marched to the extreme left and threw up fortifications to protect the flank. June 24, returned to camp, where remained, doing fatigue duty until July 12. On the evening of the 12th we moved to the front to relieve a brigade in the breast-works. We lay here until July 21, when we were relieved, and we returned to camp. The casualties from the 12th to the 21st were 2 men killed. We lay quiet until July 25, when occupied the breast-works, protecting our left flank. We remained here until the evening of the 27th. July 28, we marched farther to the right and took a position in the breast-works on the left of the Ninth Corps. July 29, we had 2 men wounded (1 since For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from June 1 to June 12, 1864, 860 Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 572. died) from the enemy's shells. A fort was blown up [July 30] in front of the Ninth Corps, and we kept up a continuous fire all day on the enemy. The casualties were as follows: Killed, 1; and wounded 1 (Capt. J. H. Harmony). Very respectfully, your obedient servant, when it resumed the march toward Charles City Court-House, which B. F. MESERVEY, Lieut. L. C. BARTLETT, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. No. 124. Report of Lieut. Col. William A. Throop, First Michigan Infantry. LIEUTENANT:* Before Petersburg, Va., August 8, 1864. FIFTH EPOCH. Marched at dark of the 12th [June] toward Long Bridge, on the Chickahominy, which was crossed about 3 a. m. of the 13th. Marched about three miles from river toward White Oak Swamp, and rested till 8 p. m., when we marched in the direction of Charles City Court-House, halting at 2 a. m. of the 14th and resuming our march at 5 a. m., reaching Charles City Court-House about 11 o'clock, when we halted for a few hours, and then moved up the river (James) to Wilcox's Landing, where we relieved part of the Second Corps. We remained here covering the crossing of other troops till the morning of the 16th, when we crossed to the south side of the James River on transports about 9 a. m. started for Petersburg, marching until midnight, when we bivouacked in the vicinity of Petersburg, and remained until the morning of the 18th, when we moved to the front as supports to part of our corps which was advancing and en At1 p.m. nearly a mile and built breast-works, behind which we lay on the 19th, not taking any active part in the fighting, but losing some men in gaged with the enemy. Before night had advanced Wounded from the enemy's fire. about 1 a. m. of the 21st was relieved, and at 9 a. m. moved to the left On the 20th the regiment went to the front on the picket-line, and of the enemy's works. The first five or six days after taking this position the enemy's sharpshooters were very troublesome, picking off every across the railroad, and at night threw up a strong line of works in front man who exposed himself. Lieut. William S. Woodruff was mortally wounded here by a sharpshooter on the 25th. *For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to June 12, 1864, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 579. 30 RR-VOL XL, PT I 10 Since the 21st of June we have twice advanced our lines, until now we are within 600 yards of the enemy's works. There is no picket nor sharpshooters firing on our front, and all casualties since the 3d of July have been from the enemy's artillery. Besides our picketing on our front the regiment has done an immense amount of fatigue duty in strengthening our works, building bomb-proofs, throwing up breastworks, and works for batteries, and other labor incident to the operations of a siege. On the 30th of July the regiment was in line of battle behind its works from 3 a. m. until about 4 p. m. We were engaged all the fore part of the day keeping the enemy from working his guns, and his infantry from replying to our fire. The fire from our side was terrific, while that of the enemy was very feeble and harmless. My only casualty that day was 1 man killed. During the whole campaign my officers and men have done nobly, and it is almost impossible to make any particular mention of individuals where all have done so well. Long and fatiguing marches, severe and continued fighting, and all the vicissitudes of the campaign, have failed to dishearten the men, and not a complaint or word of fault has escaped from them. More could not be asked of any one. Casualties are as follows.* WM. A. THROOP, Lieutenant-Colonel, Comdg. First Michigan Veteran Infantry. Lieut. L. C. BARTLETT, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 3d Brig., 1st Div., 5th Army Corps. No. 125. Report of Capt. Guy W. Fuller, Sixteenth Michigan Infantry. HDQRS. SIXTEENTH MICHIGAN INFANTRY VET. VOLS., August 8, 1864. LIEUTENANT: FIFTH EРОСН. On the night of the 12th [June] the regiment, under command of Capt. Guy W. Fuller, moved with the corps (100 men being on picket at the time) toward the Chickahominy, crossing that river at Long Bridge on the morning of the 13th, the regiment not being engaged. In the evening *Nominal list (omitted) shows 2 men killed and 1 officer and 7 men wounded. For the period beginning May 5, 1864. For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to June 12, 1864, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 583. of the same day marched toward the James River, marching all night, halting at noon of the 14th near Charles City Court-House for an hour, and then moving to within a short distance of the river, near Wilcox's Landing. About midnight occupied breast-works vacated by Second Corps, and on the morning of the 16th crossed the James River on transports and at once took up the line of march for Petersburg. At 1 o'clock on the morning of the 17th went into line of battle near Barton's house. On the morning of the 18th moved forward to the left, taking up position in the second line, and at dusk moving forward to the support of the First Brigade. Threw up breast-works and remained in this position without being engaged until night of the 20th, when, being relieved, Col. Norval E. Welch being in command, rejoined brigade and bivouacked for the night. On the morning of the 21st moved to the left, taking position on the left of the Second Division and erecting breast-works. From that time until the 30th of July. the regiment has remained in the front line, advancing the line and throwing up new breast-works once, having no particular engagement with the enemy. On the 30th the regiment took part in the demonstration against the enemy, keeping a continuous musketry fire during five hours, the enemy making very little reply. During the operations above detailed the regiment has lost an aggre gate of 160 officers and men, killed, wounded, and missing, in actual engagements.* Lieut. L. C. BARTLETT, G. W. FULLER, Captain, Commanding Regiment. Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Third Brig., First Div., Fifth Corps. No. 126. Report of Maj. Edward B. Knox, Forty-fourth New York Infantry. HDQRS. FORTY-FOURTH NEW YORK STATE VOLS., LIEUTENANT:t Near Petersburg, Va., August 6, 1861. FIFTH EPOCH. at 2 a. m. of the 13th; crossed the Chickahominy at daylight and moved June 12, at 8p. m. took up the line of march for Long Bridge, arriving moving toward Charles City Court-House, where we arrived at 10 a. m. the following morning. On the 12th [14th], at 12 m., continued the march toward the James River, reaching Wilcox's Landing at 2 p. m. and marched to ward Petersburg, arriving within three miles of that city and bivouacked at 2 a. m. 17th. and went into bivouac. On the 16th crossed the James River at noon On the 18th, at 7 a. m., moved to the front and relieved a portion of the Ninth Corps. At 6 p. m. constructed breast-works in front line. Remained in works until the 20th at 10 p. m., when we were relieved and marched to the rear. Our loss while in this position was 3 men killed and 2 wounded. On the 21st From May 5, 1864. For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to June 12, 1864, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 586. |