ing the crossing of other corps and trains over the James River, where we embarked on transports for City Point; but, contrary to expectations, were landed at Point of Rocks, on the Appomattox River, about midnight, and on the following morning, 17th instant, we proceeded to Bermuda Hundred, where we formed in the earth-works of General Butler's command. On the 19th our division rejoined the corps near Petersburg. We were held in reserve until the 22d instant, when the division was formed in center of the corps on the left of Petersburg, near the Jerusalem plank road. Nothing of importance occurred in that position. On the 29th the corps marched to Reams' Station, on the Weldon railroad, where earth-works were erected on the 30th instant. On the 2d of July we returned to the old position on the left of Petersburg and remained quiet until the 6th instant, when we (as a division) marched to City Point, and from there embarked on transports for Baltimore, where we arrived on the Sth instant and proceeded to Monocacy, or Frederick, Junction, on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, arriving there by railroad at 4 p. m.*

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Lieut. J. A. GUMP,

M. R. MCCLENNAN, Colonel 138th Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 2d Brig., 3d Div., 6th Army Corps.

No. 166.

Report of Capt. Charles W. White, Fourth Maine Battery, Artillery Brigade, of operations June 12-July 29.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH BATTERY MAINE VOLUNTEERS,

COLONEL:†

Near Petersburg, Va., September 2, 1864.

On the 12th [June] the battery went into position on the right of a line of works thrown up to protect the withdrawal of the troops from the front preparatory to a flank movement toward the James. We remained in position until all of the troops had been withdrawn from the front, and at 12 o'clock at night [12th] we quietly moved from the works and commenced our march for the Chickahominy, which we crossed at Jones' Bridge in the afternoon.

On the 14th marched all day; camped at night near Charles City CourtHouse. Next morning we crossed the James and went into park and remained until the night of the 16th, when we marched for Petersburg and went into position near the city about dark on the 17th. Threw up breast-works during the night. Next morning we opened on the enemy and burrit a house in which sharpshooters were covered and were much annoying our skirmish line. Remained in that position all day the 19th and 20th.

On the night of the 21st the battery went into a fort near the Appomattox and relieved Battery H, First Ohio Artillery. We found the fort to be very weak, and immediately obtained a detail of fifty men. They, with the aid of our cannoneers, strengthened the work very much. Early the next morning the sharpshooters opened on us, and being only

*For continuation of report, see Vol. XXXVII, Part I, p. 212.

For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to June 12, 1861, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 758.

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a short distance away, annoyed us very much. We were engaged nearly all of the time during the day, and fired as fast as the sharp shooters would permit us to load our pieces. We expended 200 rounds of ammunition; had 1 man killed and 1 wounded, 1 horse killed and 1 wounded. At night the battery was relieved and we marched with our corps to the left of the army, and went into position the next day on the extreme left flank of the line. We remained in position the 23d and until dark the 24th, when we were relieved and went into camp. From the 25th to the 29th of June we remained in camp. On the 29th marched to Reams' Station. 30th, remained in park near the station. July 1, we returned from Reams' Station and went into the camp occupied by us before we marched to the station. From the 2d to the 7th remained in camp. On the 7th moved a short distance to the left, and occupied a fort on the left flank of the line, but were relieved in the afternoon and returned to camp. On the 9th marched to City Point; arrived there on the morning of the 10th, at 7 o'clock. From the 10th to the 13th remained in camp near City Point. On the 13th embarked on transports at City Point for Baltimore. Arrived in Baltimore on the afternoon of the 15th; camped for the night in the streets near the landing. Next morning early moved through the city and took the cars for Washington; arrived there at dark, and marched to Camp Barry and camped for the night. Next day, the 17th, moved from Camp Barry at 4 p. m. to Seventh-street Wharf. There we embarked in transports for City Point. On account of the roughness of the weather did not arrive at City Point until the afternoon of the 20th. We immediately disembarked and went into camp near City Point, where we remained until the 26th. On the 26th, at 4 p. m., [marched] to near Petersburg and went into camp in rear of the Ninth Corps, and remained there until the night of the 29th, when we moved into position in front of Petersburg.

I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

At

into position by hand, ammunition chests dismound sunk in the ground, and horses and limbers sent to the rear. the 21st engaged the enemy, expending forty-two shot, forty-three spherical case. this point First Lieut. Charles O. Hunt was captured while looking out a position for his section.

June 29, marched with the corps to Reams' Station, and on July 6 reported to General Getty, commanding Second Division, Sixth Corps, and went into position near the left of the line, and commenced operations on an unfinished redoubt. On the night of July 9 marched to City Point, and on the evening of the 10th embarked on the steamer Jefferson and sailed at 12 o'clock under orders to proceed to Washington and rejoin the corps.*

Most respectfully submitted.

G. T. STEVENS,

Captain, Commanding Fifth Battery Maine Volunteers. Lieut. E. N. WHITTIER,

Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Artillery Brigade, Sixth Army Corps.

No. 168.

Report of Lieut. Jacob Federhen, Battery A, Massachusetts Light Artillery, of operations June 12-July 11.

CAMP BATTERY A, MASSACHUSETTS ARTILLERY,
August 23, 1864.

SIR:f The battery then [June 13] moved with the brigade, crossing the Richmond and York Railroad near Tunstall's Station, thence crossing the Chickahominy at or near Jones' Bridge on pontoons, and marched to James River, crossing on the 15th of June on pontoon bridge near Wilcox's Landing. The battery remained on the south bank of the James until 9.30 p. m. of the 16th, when it marched with the brigade to near Petersburg. On the 18th the battery took position south by east of Petersburg, a little north of railroad to City Point. On the night or afternoon of the 19th expended four solid shot on the town in direction of the depot, and on the 20th expended eight solid shot at a train of cars and the depot. The battery sustained no loss, save the slightly wounding of one horse. Battery was relieved on the 21st, and then moved with the brigade to the left of the line on the Jerusalem plank road. Battery was in position on the Jerusalem road near Jones' house from the night of the 22d to the night of the 24th, and then relieved until the 27th, when it again took position near the Jerusalem road and remained there until the afternoon of the 29th, when it moved with the brigade to Reams' Station, on the Weldon railroad, and went into position near the depot.

On the night of June 30 returned from Reams' Station to Jerusalem plank road, and on the 2d day of July took up its old position near Jones' house, where it remained until 9 p. m. of July 9, and then marched with the brigade to City Point, Va., from whence it embarked on the night of the 11th for Washington on steamer Hero of Jersey.

I have also the honor to report that Captain McCartney is now away on leave, and as I was wounded on the 10th of May at Spotsylvania,

*For continuation of report, see Vol. XXXVII, Part I, p. 280.

For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to June 12, Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 762,

1864, see

and sent to hospital in Georgetown, I cannot give so full an account of the battery's movements from the fact that I have but just joined the command.

Lieutenant, Commanding Battery A, Massachusetts Artillery.

Lieut. E. N. WHITTIER,

Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Artillery Brigade, Sixth Corps.

No. 169.

Report of Lieut. Augustin N. Parsons, Battery A, First New Jersey Light Artillery.

SIR:*

BATTERY A, FIRST NEW JERSEY ARTILLERY,
August 30, 1864.

Left camp near the Chickahominy on the morning of the 13th [June] and arrived near Petersburg on the 18th of June. On the night of the 18th I was furnished with a detail of 100 negroes to throw up earth-works for the battery on the low ground below the town of Petersburg, between the turnpike and the river, and on a line with General Stannard's troops, of the Eighteenth Corps. The guns of the battery were placed in position about 2 o'clock of the morning of the 19th, the horses being left in the rear under cover of a ravine. The battery remained in that position until the night of the 22d, when it was withdrawn, having fired about 100 rounds, and had 2 men wounded. Left position near Petersburg on the night of the 22d of June, and reached Reams' Station on the 29th; left Reams' Station on the night of the 30th of June, and reached City Point on the 10th of July. Remained near City Point until 27th of July and then moved to the old camp of the Second Corps near Petersburg. On the night of the 29th of July the battery was ordered to report to Lieutenant-Colonel Monroe, chief of artillery of the Ninth Corps, and was placed in position on the right of the Fifth Corps and nearly in front of the enemy's fort that was blown up. Remained in position until after the assault on the enemy's works, and then was ordered to report back to the brigade.

A. N. PARSONS,

First Lieutenant, Commanding Battery. ACTG. ASST. ADJT. GEN., ARTILLERY BRIG., SIXTH CORPS.

No. 170.

Report of Capt. Andrew Cowan, First New York Battery, of operations June 13-July 12.

CAMP FIRST NEW YORK INDEPENDENT BATTERY,

SIR:†

PART V.

August 24, 1864.

The battery marched with the brigade at 1.30 a. m. June 13; crossed the Chickahominy at Jones' Bridge at 5 p. m. the same day. The day

For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from June 1 to June 12, 1864, sec Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 763.

For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to June 12, 1864, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 764.

following marched in the same manner to beyond Charles City CourtHouse. June 15, reported to General Ricketts and was placed in position near the James River. June 16, changed position to near Wilcox's house, where I intrenched. Moved to James River at 5.30 p. m. and crossed the James on pontoon bridge at 6.45 p. m. and marched in direction of Petersburg. June 18, placed the guns in Battery No. 5, where I remained till June 21, engaging the rebel batteries beyond the Appomattox on the 18th, 19th, and 20th. June 21, moved with the corps to the left on the Jerusalem plank road. Marched with the brigade June 29 to Reams' Station, and returned to camp July 2. July 9, marched to City Point and embarked on steamers Disney and Star the 11th; arrived in Washington at noon July 12, and marched to Crystal Spring.*

I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ANDREW COWAN,

Captain First New York Independent Battery.

Lieut. E. N. WHITTIER,

Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Artillery-Brigade, Sixth Corps.

No. 171.

Report of Capt. William A. Harn, Third New York Battery.

SIR:t

CAMP THIRD NEW YORK INDEPENDENT BATTERY,

Before Petersburg, Va., September 5, 1864.

Moved at 1 o'clock morning of the 13th [June], and marched with rear guard; crossed the Chickahominy at Jones' Bridge about 10 p. m. and went into park. 14th, one horse died; moved early; marched to near James River and parked. 15th, went into position on right of line to protect trains coming in; one horse died. 16th; crossed the James River on pontoon bridge; marched all night; parked near Petersburg. 17th, took position in battery marked No. 5, defenses of Petersburg; one horse died. 18th, same position; moved at noon directly to the front, and took position in an earth-work previously taken from the enemy, remaining here during the 19th and 20th, and firing 344 shots of all denominations. 21st, moved to the left; marched all night. 22d and 23d, in position on left of line. 24th, moved back at night; parked in rear. 25th, chauged camp. 26th, 27th, 28th, in same camp. 29th, moved at 11 a. m.; marched toward the left, and arrived at 10 p. m. on the Weldon railroad; in harness all night. 30th, moved back a few miles and parked.

July 1, in same park. 2d, moved back to former camp; one horse died from fatigue. From the 3d to the 6th, no change. 7th, moved battery to breast-works in front. 8th and 9th, in same position. 10th, moved at night and marched to City Point. 11th and 12th, in camp near City Point. 13th, embarked at City Point. 16th, arrived at Baltimore; took cars for Washington; arrived at Camp Barry. 17th, felt

For continuation of report, see Vol. XXXVII, Part I, p. 280. The beginning of that part of the report published in Vol. XXXVII is incorrectly printed. It should read-Arrived in Washington at noon July 12, and marched to Crystal Spring.

For portion of report (here omitted) covering operations from May 4 to June 12, 1861, see Vol. XXXVI, Part I, p. 766.