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and 45 men, and several slightly. We remained in this position under close fire of rebel sharpshooters until June 29. Loss, killed, 1 man; wounded, 2 officers and 7-men. We moved back 300 yards into woods, and after occupied the works alternately with the First Brigade three days out of five.

On the morning of the 30th of July we lay in reserve in a covered way near the works, which had been strengthened and rendered formidable during the month of July.

Commanding officers: Lieutenant-Colonel Dorrell, till June 18; then killed. Captain McKaig, till July 26; discharged. Capt. James E. Baily.

I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. E. BAILY,
Captain, Commanding Regiment.

Capt. F. H. COWDREY,

Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Brig., Fourth Div., Fifth Corps.

No. 137.

Report of Lieut. Col. Charles E. La Motte, Fourth Delaware Infantry, of operations June 1-30.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DELAWARE VOLUNTEERS,

August 10, 1864. In obedience to paragraph 5, Special Orders, No. 209, Army of the Potomac, August 5, 1864, I have the honor to submit the following report:

The Fourth Delaware Regiment reported to Major-General Meade at Bethesda Church, Va., and was by him assigned to the Fifth Corps on June 1, 1864, and June 2, 1864, was assigned to Colonel Bragg, commanding Third Brigade, Fourth Division, and there took part in the engagement of that date, and remained temporarily under command of Colonel Hofmann, commanding Second Brigade, Fourth Division, until June 5, when it moved to Cold Harbor, on its arrival at which place it was permanently assigned to the Second Brigade, Fourth Division.

FIFTH EPOCH.

Leaving Cold Harbor June 7 the regiment reached the Chickahominy railroad bridge the evening of same day, and, after remaining there until June 12, crossed Chickahominy at Long Bridge on the morning of June 13, and arrived at Charles City Court-House the same night. On June 16 the regiment crossed the James River and halted for the night at Prince George Court-House. In the morning it moved forward until coming in front of the enemy's first line before Petersburg; it threw up works sufficient for protection and remained there until the morning of June 18, when it advanced, crossing the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad, and at 3 p. m. assaulted the enemy's line in front of Petersburg, where, being repulsed, it fell back and threw up works, occupying them until June [July] 30. During the assault of that date the regiment, with the Second Brigade, was held in reserve to be thrown where required.

C. E. LA MOTTE, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Fourth Delaware Volunteers. Captain CoWDREY,

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Assistant Adjutant-General.

No. 138.

Report of Lieut. Col. John E. Cook, Seventy-sixth New York Infantry. HDQRS. SEVENTY-SIXTH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS,

CAPTAIN:*

Near Petersburg, Va., August 9, 1864.

FIFTH EPOCH.

On the night of June 12 marched to and across the Chickahominy River at Long Bridge and staid till evening of June 13, when marched to Wilcox's Wharf, on James River. On June 16 crossed James River on transports and marched to near Prince George Court-House. On June 17 moved to the front and intrenched. On morning of June 18 advanced one mile and a half, halted, and commenced to intrench. Were ordered forward, and charged the enemy's works. Were repulsed, but held a position in advance of that from which we started to charge. At night put up breast-works and held them up to July 30, 1864.

This regiment did not participate in the assault on the enemy's posi tion on the morning of July 30, 1864.

Hoping this report may prove satisfactory, I remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JOHN E. COOK, Lieutenant-Colonel, Comdg. Seventy-sixth New York Volunteers.

Capt. F. H. CowDREY,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Second Brigade.

No. 139.

Report of Maj. Robert W. Bard, Ninety-fifth New York Infantry. HDQRS. NINETY-FIFTH REGT. NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS,

In Front of Petersburg, Va., August —, 1864.†

FIFTH EPOCH.

June 12, resumed march for Chickahominy River at 8 p. m. and crossed the river at daylight on the 13th. Bivouacked at 10 a. m. Resumed march at 3 p. m.; bivouacked at 11 p.m. near Charles City Court-House. June 14, near Charles City Court-House.

June 15, near Charles City Court-House.

June 16, resumed march for James River, crossed the river at 11 a. m., halted at 12 m., resumed march at 4 p. m., and bivouacked at 11 p. m. six miles from Petersburg.

June 17, resumed march at 10 a. m.; engaged the enemy at 1 p. m. June 18, advanced in line of battle, crossed the enemy's works and Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad; charged the enemy's works at 4 p. m.

without success.

June 19, occupied intrenchments, and strengthened them at night, until the 27th.

For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 3 to June 12, 1864, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 630.

For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to June 12, 1861, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 631.

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June 27, relieved by First Brigade and ordered in camp, relieving every five days First Brigade until the 30th day of July, when we moved from camp and occupied intrenchments in rear of First Brigade during the assault on the enemy's position.

Very respectfully, yours,. &c.,

Capt. F. H. COWDREY,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

ROBT. W. BARD,
Major, Commanding.

No. 140.

Report of Lieut. Col. George Harney, One hundred and forty-seventh New York Infantry.

NEAR PETERSBURG, VA., August 8, 1864.*

FIFTH EPOCH.

Left the railroad bridge of the White House and Richmond road, where it crosses the Chickahominy, on the evening of June 12 and crossed the river at Long Bridge on the morning of June 13; guarded a train of ammunition to Wilcox's Landing, arriving there at 11.30 p. m. on the 13th. Crossed the James River at 10 a. m. on the 16th, and pushed forward toward Petersburg the same day, arriving within three miles of the town on the morning of June 17. After a rest of three hours we were sent upon picket. Remained upon said duty till morning of June 18, when we moved forward and attacked the enemy in his stronghold.

From the crossing of the Chickahominy to the 30th of July the losses sustained by this command are as follows: Killed, 1 officer and 7 men; wounded, 1 officer and 51 men.

GEO. HARNEY, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Regiment.

No. 141.

Report of Maj. John T. Jack, Fifty-sixth Pennsylvania Infantry.

FIFTH EPOCH.

June 13, at 3 p. m. took up the line of march, and marched until 1 a. m. on the 14th of June, halting near Wilcox's Landing, on the James

River.

June 15, remained in camp.

June 16, crossed the James River, and at 3 p. m. took up the line of march and marched until 3 a. m. on the 17th of June, and camped within about five miles of Petersburg; 6 a. m. moved to near Petersburg and on the road leading to that place and put up works.

*For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to June 12, 1864, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 633.

For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to June 12, 1864, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 634.

June 18, advanced on the works deserted by the enemy and crossed the Suffolk railroad; p. m. charged the enemy's works and were repulsed. Many of the men advanced so far that they were unable to return until after dark. At night threw up works.

June 19 to 30, a continual musketry fire was kept up by both sides où account of the close proximity of the works to each other.

July 1 to 30, an unceasing musketry fire kept up during the whole month.

JOHN T. JACK,

Major, Comdg. Fifty-sixth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers.

[For operations of the One hundred and fifty-seventh Pennsylvania Infantry, June 1-July 30, 1864, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 636.]

No. 142.

Reports of Col. Charles S. Wainwright, First New York Light Artillery, commanding Artillery Brigade.

HEADQUARTERS ARTILLERY BRIGADE, FIFTH CORPS,
September 1, 1864.

COLONEL:*

FIFTH EPOCH.

June 12, marched by cross-roads to Long Bridge; crossed the Chickahominy about midnight. June 13, remained near the crossing all day. Barnes' and Hart's batteries accompanied Third Division on reconnaissance to near White Oak Swamp; Barnes only slightly engaged. During the night marched by Saint Mary's Church to near Charles City Court-House, arriving on the morning of June 14, and 15th remained in camp. June 16, crossed the James by pontoon bridge and marched all day and night, arriving at break of day. June 17, in the afternoon, when the Fourth Division formed on the left of the Ninth Corps, Major Fitzhugh accompanied it with Mink's and Breck's batteries, placing them in position to the left of the Norfolk road and in front of the Deserted House, between this road and the Norfolk railroad, where they engaged the guns on the enemy's right. About dusk Cooper's battery (Captain Cooper resumed command this day) was also brought up and posted south of the Avery house, opening on the enemy's works around that house at 500 yards. The other batteries not engaged. June 18, at sunrise Cutler's division advanced to the Avery house and the edge of the woods beyond. Breck's, Mink's, and Cooper's batteries were pushed forward with them and took position to the right of the woods along a ridge opening on the enemy's batteries and troops beyond the railroad. Soon after, Barnes', Bigelow's, and Hart's batteries were brought up on the right of these and also opened. Meanwhile Ayres' division, with Rittenhouse's, Rogers', and Walcott's batteries, had passed around to the left of Cutler and crossed the railroad. The three batteries went into position 900 yards in front of the For portions of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to June 12, 1861, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 639.

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great salient of the enemy's works and opened fire. Phillips', Stewart's, and Richardson's were engaged in line with the First Division on the right of the road which crosses the railroad near the Taylor house, advancing as the infantry did until about 10 o'clock, when they had reached within 200 yards of the railroad and took a good position parallel to it, the right close to the above-mentioned dirt road, where they remained the remainder of the day, warmly engaged most of the time and doing good service. So soon as the enemy's skirmishers were driven out of the woods on the far side of the railroad Mink's battery was thrown forward and formed at right angles to and about 500 yards from the railroad, firing up the track and driving the enemy out of the clump of woods at the ice-house. Barnes was removed to within 100 yards of Mink's right, and Cooper was also brought forward. Having gained the railroad along the whole front of this corps, about noon the Second and Fourth Divisions, with a portion of the First, being estab lished beyond it, Mink's battery was moved to the edge of this cut, to the right of the Taylor house; engaged two of the enemy's guns immediately in his front at 500 yards, and kept them silent nearly all the time. Bigelow's and Hart's batteries were taken across the railroad and halted behind the crest with Chamberlain's brigade, First Divis 1on, while slight lunettes were being thrown up on the crest held by our skirmish line. At 3 p. m., when the general attack was made, these batteries were shoved up on the crest and opened on the enemy's works as our troops passed down into the intervening ravine. Barnes' battery was soon after brought over and posted about seventy-five yards to the left of the others. The attack failing, the batteries cov ered the withdrawal of our troops. The position held by Mink's, Bigelow's, and Hart's batteries was within easy canister and musketry range of the enemy's works, and all suffered severely. Their practice, nevertheless, was excellent and reflected great credit on officers and men. After dark Barnes, Bigelow, and Hart were withdrawn.

June 19 to July 30. Captain Mink's battery remained in position near the Taylor house until the morning of June 24, firing occasional shots during the time, when it was relieved by a battery of the Ninth Corps, and camped in reserve. Bigelow's battery returned to its position beyond the railroad on the 19th and 20th. On the 21st this battery was assigned to Crawford's (Third) division and took position on the 24th to the left of the Jerusalem plank road in front of the Gregory house, where it remained until July 12, when it was removed into the large redoubt. Hart's battery relieved Bigelow's in its position of the 18th beyond the railroad on the morning of the 21st, where it remained until the 28th, on which day it went into reserve until July 13, when it occupied the smaller redoubt back of the Chieves house. Cooper's and Breck's batteries held their positions near the front of the woods, in front of the Avery house, until the 20th, when they were assigned to Crawford's division, and on the 26th relieved two batteries of the Second Corps in the small works west of the plank road. Cooper remained here until the end of the period covered by this report. Breck was moved into the large redoubt on the 12th of July. Rittenhouse, Rogers, and Walcott remained in their positions of the 18th until our line was advanced on the 13th of July, when these batteries also moved forward into works constructed for them at a distance of 600 yards from the great salient of the enemy's works. They fired at times during the whole of this time, doing neither good nor harm. Barnes, Stewart, Phillips, and Richardson remained in reserve until the morning of the 19th.

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