my regiment was in advance, when we came on the enemy in force stationed on the railroad near Dinwiddie Court-House. Fought them until dark, when we withdrew and marched to Meherrin Station, on the Danville railroad. From here we marched down the railroad, destroying it as we went, until the night of the 26th, when we were in the rear. The enemy coming on us, we made a stand, supported by the Eighth New York, held them until daylight, when we withdrew and brought up the rear to Roanoke Station. From here we marched unmolested to Flat Rock, when we took the advance and came in contact with the enemy at Stony Creek. Fought them all night, and in the morning withdrew from their front and marched to or near Reams' Station, the regiment being somewhat scattered, as the brigade was cut off. Nothing more of importance occurred on our part during the raid, which ended on the 2d of July.

I have the honor to be, your most obedient servant,
T. W. MOFFITT,

Lieut. G. S. TAYLOR,

Captain, Commanding Third Indiana Cavalry.

Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Brig., Third Cavalry Division.

No. 238.

Report of Lieut. Col. Benjamin T. Hutchins, First New Hampshire Cavalry, of operations June 22-July 2.

HEADQUARTERS FIRST NEW HAMPSHIRE CAVALRY,

Near Jordan's Point, Va., July 3, 1864.

SIR: In obedience to instructions from brigade headquarters I have the honor to submit the following report of the movements of the First New Hampshire Cavalry since June 22, 1864:

On the morning of June 22 my regiment commenced the line of march, following Lieutenant Maynadier's battery. About 9 a. m. we crossed the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad. We continued the march until about 10 p. m., when the column halted near Ford's Station. One battalion of the regiment was detailed on picket duty in the rear.

June 23, this morning at 2 o'clock the regiment again moved, following the Third Indiana Cavalry. Passed Ford's Station, which was then burning. During the forenoon my regiment was actively engaged in destroying the track of the Petersburg and Lynchburg railroad. About noon we halted at Blacks and Whites for about two hours and then moved on in the same order of march. About 3 o'clock we met the enemy on the railroad. They attacked us on our right flank. Together with the Third Indiana, we dismounted, horses led to the rear, and took our position on the skirmish line, the whole line upon the track. In this position we remained until 3 o'clock on the morning of the 24th when we were relieved by the Fifth New York Cavalry. During this engagement I had 1 commissioned officer and 7 enlisted men wounded and 2 missing.

June 24, at 6 a. m. my regiment relieved the Fifth New York Cavalry on the same line as we held yesterday. We did not remain here but about half an hour, when we carefully withdrew and joined the command. The regiment occupied the position of rear guard to the brigade during the day. About 3 p. m. we struck the Danville rail

road and the regiment was actively engaged until dark in destroying this road. How effectually it was done you well know. About dark we went into camp near Keysville.

June 25, about 7 a. m. we resumed the march, men and horses well rested, having unsaddled last night. We marched about ten miles today following the Eighth New York Cavalry. The destruction of the railroad was our work again to-day. About 5.30 p. m. I was ordered to dismount my regiment, the enemy having made his appearance in our rear. The right of my regiment rested at the church and the left on the river. The names of the church and stream I do not know. But few shots were exchanged here and the casualties in my regiment were none. June 26, we withdrew from the skirmish line this morning at 3 o'clock and made a hasty march toward Staunton River, which place we reached about 5 a. m. As we passed Roanoke Station the enemy threw a few shells toward us, but did no damage. At 7 a. m. we halted and fed our horses. At 9 continued the march, and at 2 reached Christianville. Here my whole command was well rationed with forage

for the horses.

June 27, had the advance to-day, and moved on the Lawrenceville road until dark, when the column halted, and my regiment was on picket in the advance during the night.

June 28, at 4 a. m. we were relieved from picket duty and followed the Eighth New York Cavalry in the column. During the night the enemy attacked us, and the regiment was ordered to the front near Stony Creek. We remained here but a short time when the regiment was ordered to go with the battery. About sunrise we joined the command near Reams' Station.

June 29, the first order which was received to-day was to support Maynadier's battery. This, however, in a few moments was countermanded and ordered to form line of battle ready for a charge. An order also came to lighten the saddles and dispose of surplus property. This order, I must say, did not tend to inspire my men, but rather led them to believe that they were the weaker party. Soon another order

came to retire, and we led the advance during the day.

June 30, after marching all night we came near Jarratt's Station. A strong advance guard (dismounted) was sent out. At daylight the advance moved to the station, and as near as could be ascertained, the advance saw sixteen mounted pickets of the enemy, who fired a volley and then hastily retired. About 3 p. m. we went into camp and remained until 7 p. m., when we took up the line of march again and moved rapidly until 1 a. m. of July 1, when we reached the Blackwater. A halt here of perhaps two hours was made and then we crossed and moved on toward Cabin Point. We here went into camp and remained until July 2, when we moved to this point.

In closing this report, allow me to say that, considering that three of my companies were entirely inexperienced and that the march during the eleven days was arduous and fatiguing, these men deserve great credit for their conduct.

During the march my entire list of casualties in wounded and missing is 38. Many of these I have every reason to believe will yet come in. I have the honor, sir, to be your obedient servant,

Lieutenant TAYLOR,

B. T. HUTCHINS, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.

Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Brig., Third Div., Cav. Corps.

No. 239.

Report of Maj. Edmund M. Pope, Eighth New York Cavalry, of oper ations June 22-July 2.

HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH NEW YORK CAVALRY,

July 2, 1864.

SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report of the oper ations of the regiment I had the honor of commanding during the recent cavalry raid:

On morning of 22d ultimo we marched at 2 a. m. with brigade. In p. m. of same day were engaged in destroying railroad at and near Reams' Station and Ford's, on South Side Railroad.

On 23d was engaged with the enemy on the railroad near Blacks and Whites; suffered a loss of 30 killed and wounded, among whom was Capt. James McNair killed and Capt. James A. Sayles missing, supposed killed. We were engaged in the charge which drove a largely superior force across the railroad, and it is believed that the enemy suffered severely in the fight. We held the ground until morning and withdrew without molestation. A series of marches by day and night, with little or no rest, followed until the morning of 27th, when we took the advance to Columbian Grove, where the enemy were discovered. We dismounted and took a position to protect the column and trains; were not pressed, and withdrew as the rear of the column passed, and by a forced march succeeded in regaining our place in brigade at 12 m., and camped until 4 a. m.

In p. m. of 28th the regiment was dismounted and advanced upon the lines near Stony Creek Station, but were not engaged; lay upon our arms during the night with the brigade.

At daylight on 29th were attacked by a largely superior force of the enemy, and after a brief engagement were flanked and attacked by a line directly in our rear. With great difficulty a large portion of the command regained their horses; many were cut off from horses, and a number (about 70) are still unheard from, supposed captured. Large numbers of the men were obliged to throw away carbines to enable them to effect their escape to their horses. The whole command was badly broken up, owing principally to their knowledge of the fact that the force of the enemy was overwhelming, and to the complete success of the flank movement attempted by the enemy. On the 2d instant the regiment reached camp.

Lieut. G. S. TAYLOR,

E. M. POPE, Major, Commanding.

Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Brig., Third Cavalry Division.

No. 240.

Report of Lieut. Col. Johnson B. Brown, Twenty-second New York Caralry, of operations June 22-July 2.

HEADQUARTERS TWENTY-SECOND NEW YORK CAVALRY, In Field, July 3, 1864. COLONEL: I have the honor to report the doings of the Twenty-second Regiment New York Cavalry while on the late raid.

Our place being fifth in the line of march nothing occurred to call my attention until 3 p. m. June 22, 1864, when I received an order to form line of battle on the right of the road to support the First Vermont Cavalry, who were attacked in the rear by the enemy's cavalry. I had

not long to wait. The First Vermont came dashing by, the enemy in hot pursuit. As soon as that regiment had passed I received the enemy with a volley which checked him. The firing then became very rapid. We held our position for about an hour, when we became hard pressed, the enemy having partly flanked my left, which gave us two fronts to protect. Our ammunition being nearly exhausted and finding no troops in supporting distance. I drew my command out and followed the column, taking the precaution to protect the rear by properly disposing of the First Battalion, Major McLennan's. At about 7 p. m., and still some distance in rear of the main column, while passing through a dense forest, the enemy made another attack, driving in the rear skirmishers on the rear guard and the guard on the battalion, when the enemy opened a rapid fire. I immediately disposed of the balance of the command in echelon by division on both sides of the road, then rode to the rear and ordered Major McLennan to retreat. The enemy hearing the command gave a cheer and dashed in on our rear, where they were received by the first division, who dealt them a volley and closed on Major McLennan's rear, who continued marching toward the main column. The enemy continued to cheer and follow until they had been received by the third division, when they became quiet and allowed me to withdraw my command and join the main column, which I reached at 10.30 p. m.

24th

June 23, 1864, my command was employed in destroying railroads and other property to weaken the enemy. Burned 150 bales of cotton. -Continued with the column. At 12 m., at Nottoway Court-House, Second and Third Battalions took part in the fight at that place. instant, we were engaged in destroying property. Burned a large quantity of tobacco. 25th instant, at 6 p. m. was drawn up in line of battle. Remained in that position until 1 a. m., when we joined the column. 26th instant, at 8 p. m. we were drawn up in line of battle at Stony Creek. Were repulsed at 4 a. m. 27th instant; lost many men and the led horses trying to make our escape. Arrived at Reams' Station at 12 m. Reformed what could be found of the regiment and joined the main column in retreat. Formed line of battle at Peters' Bridge to cover the crossing of the column. The men of my command who had carbines did good execution. Nothing of consequence transpired until we arrived within the lines of our army, except on the night of the 27th instant I found one piece of artillery and one caisson in the column and ordered the piece spiked and abandoned on the road. J. B. BROWN, Lieutenant-Colonel, Twenty-second New York Cavalry, Comdg. Colonel CHAPMAN,

Comdg. Second Brigade, Third Division, Cavalry Corps.

No. 241.

Report of Col. William Wells, First Vermont Cavalry, of operations June 22-July 3.

HEADQUARTERS FIRST VERMONT CAVALRY,

Near White House Landing, Va., July 3, 1864. LIEUTENANT: In compliance with instructions from brigade headquarters I have the honor to submit the following report of the movements of my regiment from the 22d of June to the 3d of July, 1864: Broke camp at 2.30 a. m. on the 22d; marched in the rear of brigade during the day; were attacked at railroad crossing at Reams' Station

by cavalry and artillery force of the enemy; held him in check from 11 a. m. until dark, with but slight loss. Bivouacked at 11.30 p. m. near Dinwiddie Court-House. 23d, marched at 3 a. in.; reached Wilson's Station at 7 a. m. Were engaged in destroying railroad track between Wilson's and Blacks and Whites up to 12 m. Dismounted and went

on skirmish line near Nottoway Court-House at 2 p. m. Held our position until ordered back at 3 a. m. on the 24th. Our loss was considerable. Marched about 5 a. m. Reached Hungarytown at 9 a. m., Meherrin Station at 2 p. m., Keysville at 7.30 p. m., where we bivouacked. We were engaged destroying track all of the 24th. 25th, marched at 5 a. m. In the afternoon were ordered in advance of brigade to destroy railroad track on Richmond and Danville road. Were so employed until dark, when rejoined brigade about 8 p. m. 26th, moved about 2 a. m.; arrived at Little Roanoke River about 4 a. m.; reached Christianville about 12 m. Bivouacked near Meherrin River at 8p. m. 27th, marched at sunrise and moved all day, bivouacking near Lawrenceville 9 p. m. 28th, moved at 3 a. m., crossing the Nottoway River 12 m. Were ordered in front of brigade, dismounted, and went on skirmish line near Stony Creek Station about dark. Held the position we took under very heavy fire of the enemy until about 2 a. m. 29th, when we took up a new position, throwing up breast-works and sustaining our line under heavy fire for some time, but were finally forced back by superior numbers of the enemy. The regiment suffered great loss during this night's and morning's engagements. After falling back moved to Reams' Station. Left there about 1 p. m., moving south and crossing the Nottoway about the middle of the night. 30th, crossed Petersburg and Gaston railroad about sunrise, moved to Nottoway River, and crossed Peters' Bridge about 3 p. m. Passed through Littleton about dark, reached Waverly Station 2 a. m. 1st of July, Blackwater 3 a. m., and reached Cabin Point about 1 p. m., where remained on picket until 3 a. m. July 2, when I moved to this camp, arriving here about 4 p. m.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM WELLS,

Colonel, Commanding First Vermont Cavalry.

Lieutenant TAYLOR,
Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Brig., Third Div., Cav. Corps.

No. 242.

NEAR LIGHT-HOUSE POINT, VA., July 30, 1864.

SIR: I have the honor to report that on July 28, 1864, my battery was engaged with the enemy near Malvern Hill, Va. It was attached to General Davies' brigade, of General Gregg's division of cavalry. The action commenced about 1 p. m., and after fighting one hour and a half our line was obliged to retire. I retired all of my battery, with the exception of one 3-inch gun, which I kept in position in order to check the enemy until General Davies' brigade could leave the field. I succeeded in doing this, when the enemy, with two divisions of infantry, charged my gun. When he (enemy) was within fifty yards of my gun I limbered it up and sent my cannoneers to the rear, in order to