May 17.-Commenced the movement of the division via Petersburg to Manchester, which was completed May 20.

May 24.-Marched second in order of the corps in review through Richmond before General Halleck. Commenced the march for Washington, encamping at night near Hanover Court-House.

May 25.-Continued the march toward Washington, via Fredericksburg, arriving at Wolf Run Shoals on the 31st.

June 2.-Arrived at Hall's Hill, near Ball's Cross-Roads, and encamped, and remained the balance of the month.

June 30.-By virtue of General Orders, No. 35, headquarters Army of the Potomac, June 20, the division was reorganized and embodied in the First Division, Provisional Corps.

First Brigade, First Division.

[February.]-Since last return the brigade has been encamped in the same position near Petersburg, Va.

[March.]-Since last return the brigade remained in camp at Parke's Station, Va., until the 25th, when it moved down to the right to support the Ninth Corps-then engaged with the enemy. It was not engaged. In the afternoon moved down again to the left, near Fort Wadsworth, where it remained until midnight, when it moved back to its old camp.

[April.] Since last return this brigade has been in all of the engagements in which the Sixth Corps has participated.

Third Brigade, First Division.

April 2.-Charged the enemy's works in front of Petersburg, successfully carrying them, with a loss of 196 killed and wounded.

April 3.-Invested the city, and then with the rest of the division pursued the enemy in the direction of Amelia Court-House..

April 6.-Engaged in the battle of Little Sailor's Creek, routing the enemy at all points, losing 320 killed and wounded.

April 7 to 9.-Pursued the enemy toward Clover Hill, where the surrender of Lee's army was announced.

April 11.-Marched to Burkeville Station, via Farmville, and encamped until the 23d.

April 23.-Marched to Danville, Va., passing through Keysville, Halifax Court-House, and Brooklyn, arriving there on the 27th, and remained in camp up to the last of the month.

May 4.-Moved from Danville, Va., to Wilson's Station, on the South Side Railroad, and went into camp.

May 18.-Marched to Richmond, via Petersburg; thence to Washington, via Hanover Court-House, Chesterfield Station, Fredericksburg, and Fairfax Station, and encamped at Ball's Cross-Roads.

Second Division.

April 1.-11 p. m. the division left the camps occupied during last winter and massed in front of Fort Welch.

April 2.-4 a. m. charged and broke the enemy's line and moved to within a mile of Petersburg.

April 3.-Marched fourteen miles and bivouacked on Whipponock Creek.

April 4.-Marched twelve miles across Winticomack Creek.

April 5.-Marched sixteen miles to near Jetersville Station.
April 6.-Marched to Sailor's Creek.

April 7.-Marched fourteen miles to Farmville.

April 8.-Marched fifteen miles to New Store.

April 9.-Marched ten miles to Clover Hill, near Appomattox CourtHouse, where Lee's army surrendered.

April 11.-Moved back to Farmville.

April 12.-Moved to Bush Creek.

April 13.-Moved to Burkeville Junction.

April 23.-Moved twenty-two miles to Keysville.

April 24.-Moved twenty miles to Staunton River.

April 25.-Moved twenty miles to Laurel Grove.

April 26.-Moved twenty miles to Brooklyn.

April 27.-Moved seventeen miles to Danville, which town was surrendered to the commanding officer Third Brigade, Second Division, Sixth Corps.

May 17.-Commenced embarking for Richmond part of Second Brigade.

May 18.-Part of Second Brigade left.

May 19.-Balance of First and Second Brigades left.

May 20.-Third Brigade and division headquarters embarked.

May 21.-Arrived at Manchester, Va.

May 24.-Passed through Richmond and marched twenty-one miles to Hanover Court-House.

May 25.-Marched fifteen miles to Chesterfield Station.

May 26.-Marched about ten miles.

May 29.-Marched twenty-one miles to Fredericksburg.

May 30.-Marched sixteen miles to Oak Hill.

May 31.-Marched seventeen miles to Wolf Run Shoals.

Third Division.

February 5.-The Second Brigade of this division was moved to that portion of the line formerly held by the First Division, Sixth Corps, which was sent to the left of the army.

February 7.-They were relieved in turn by the same troops, and then marched back to their original position.

February 9.-The Second Brigade was again moved at an early hour (in compliance with previous orders to extend the lines) in rear of the works occupied by the First Division, Second Army Corps, composing that portion of the line between Forts Fisher and Gregg, and which works they now occupy. During the remainder of the month no events of importance transpired.

March 1 to 24.-Nothing of importance occurred.

March 25.-The division was ordered under arms, and at 1 p. m. offensive operatious were undertaken, which resulted in taking the rebel line of works held by their pickets.

March 26, 27, and 28.-Considerable skirmishing ensued.

March 30 and 31.-Received orders to be in readiness to move at a moment's notice. Maj. Aaron Spangler, One hundred and tenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, wounded March 25, 1865. No other casualties occurred among commissioned officers during the month.

April 1.-The command remained encamped near Patrick's Station. April 2.-At 4 a. m. the division, with the corps, assaulted and carried the enemy's works in its front, capturing six battle-flags and several pieces of artillery, besides many prisoners.

April 3 to 5.—Pursued the enemy in direction of Burkeville Junction.

April 6.-Overtook and engaged a portion of the enemy at Sailor's Creek, where a severe battle ensued, which resulted in the complete rout of the enemy and capture of General Ewell and his command. April 7 and 8.-Continued the pursuit in direction of Lynchburg. April 9.-After marching some twelve miles the command was halted, where it remained until the news was received of Lee's surrender. April 11 to 13.-Returned to Burkeville Junction and encamped in that vicinity.

April 23. With the corps marched in direction of Danville, Va. April 27-Arrived at Danville and encamped southwest of the city. April 28 to 30.—Remained in camp.

May 16.-Under orders the division broke camp near Danville, Va., and embarked on cars for Manchester.

May 17.-Arrived at Manchester and encamped near the town. May 24.-Broke camp and took up line of march for Washington, being reviewed in passing through Richmond by Major-General Halleck.

May 29.-Reached Fredericksburg, Va.

May 30 and 31.-Continued the march in direction of Washington. June 1.-Reached Fairfax Court-House.

June 2.-Marched to Bailey's Cross-Roads and went into camp, remaining there up to date [June 30].

First Brigade, Third Division.

[February.]-Nothing of importance to relate during the month. The headquarters and troops occupy the same position as when the last report was forwarded, viz, in front of Petersburg, Va., near Warren's Station, Weldon railroad.

April 2.-In the morning this brigade was placed in position, in three lines of battle, on the extreme left of the Sixth Corps, in frout of Fort Welch, and distant from the enemy's picket-line about 150 yards. At 4.30 a. m. the entire corps charged the enemy's works and succeeded in carrying them. This brigade, on entering the works, wheeled to the left and charged down the enemy's lines toward Hatcher's Run, driving and capturing all before it. We captured 14 cannon, caissons, &c., and about 1,100 prisoners. We succeeded in reaching the South Side Railroad and held our position. This movement compelled the evacuation of Petersburg, and during the night the last of the army had left. The enemy were rapidly and closely pursued, and were met again near De tonsville, at Sailor's Creek. This brigade was again engaged, and, after a severe fight, succeeded in capturing nearly the entire force. The next morning [April 7] continued the pursuit and followed the enemy closely to near Clover Hill, where, on the afternoon of April 9, General Lee surrendered the entire Army of Northern Virginia.

April 11.-In the morning we commenced retracing our steps for Burkeville Junction, which place we reached on the afternoon of the 13th. Here we went into camp and remained until the 23d. April 23.-We marched for Danville.

April 27.-This place [Danville] we reached about midday, when we went into camp, and where we are at the present time |April 30].

Second Brigade, Third Division.

February 1 to 4.-Troops of this command were encamped near Warren's Station, Va.

February 5.-The First Division, Sixth Army Corps, being absent on a reconnaissance, this brigade was directed to occupy the works formerly held by First Division, extending from Battery 24 to Fort Wadsworth, which was done.

February 7.-The First Division having returned from the reconnaissance, this brigade resumed its original position near Fort Keene.

February 9.-In obedience to orders received, the troops of this brigade broke camp and marched about one mile and a half to the left, and took position in the line of works previously occupied by First Division, Second Army Corps.

February 10 to 28.-No events of importance transpired worthy narration.

March 1 to 25.-The brigade remained encamped near Patrick's Station.

March 25.-Early in the morning the enemy attacked the right of the line of works held by the Army of the Potomac and gained a temporary advantage. This command was immediately ordered under arms and preparations were made for offensive movements. At 1 p. m. the One hundred and tenth and One hundred and twenty-second Ohio Volunteers were detached from the brigade and ordered to charge the enemy's picket-line, which they did in gallant style; but the nature of the ground being unfavorable for the maneuvering of troops, and the enemy being in considerable force, our troops were compelled to fall back. At 4 p. m. the brigade advanced, under a heavy fire of artillery and musketry, and succeeded in carrying the line of works held by the enemy's picket-line. Skirmishing was kept up until night.

March 26.-Slight skirmishing.

March 27.-Heavy skirmishing.

March 28 to 30.-Picket-firing kept up almost constantly.

March 31.-Received orders to be in readiness to move, which were afterward countermanded.

April 2.-This brigade took an active part in breaking the lines of the enemy in front of Petersburg.

April 3 to 5.-The enemy having retreated toward Lynchburg, this command, in conjunction with the rest of the army, participated in the pursuit of the rebels.

April 6. This brigade was actively engaged with the enemy near Sailor's Creek about 4 p. m., resulting in the complete rout of the enemy. April 9.-The news of Lee's surrender was received with much rejoicing by the troops of this command.

April 11 to 13.-Marched from the scene of Lee's surrender to Burkeville, where the troops encamped.

April 23.-Broke camp and took up the line of march with the divis ion and corps in the direction of Danville.

April 27.-After nearly five days of hard marching, this command arrived at Danville, Va., and encamped near the city.

Artillery Brigade.

April 2.-Engagement in front of Petersburg.

April 3 to 6.-Pursued the enemy by the river route.

April 6.-Action at Sailor's Creek.

April 7 to 9.-Marched in pursuit of the enemy till near Clover Hill, Va., where Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia.

April 11 to 13.-Returned to Burkeville Junction, via Farmville, where we encamped until morning of 23d.

April 23.-Marched in direction of Danville.

April 27.-Arrived at Danville, Va.

NINTH ARMY CORPS.

[January.]-The troops occupy same position as at date of last return, and no movement has taken place during the month.

[February. There has been no movement of the corps during the month except the Third Division.

February 5.-Third Division moved to the left near Hatcher's Run, where it remained under the orders of Major-General Humphreys until the evening of the 10th.

February 10.-It was relieved and returned to its former camp. March 1 to 25.-Nothing unusual occurred along the lines of the corps.

March 25.-In the morning the enemy made a desperate assault on Fort Stedman, in front of the lines of the First Division, and succeeded, after determined resistance on the part of the garrison, in gaining temporary possession of it. The lines were firmly held on either side of the fort until the Third Division, Brevet Major-General Hartranft commanding, came up, when a charge was made by his division and a portion of the First Division, which soon resulted in the recapture of the fort and the capture of a large number of prisoners, besides inflicting upon the enemy a severe loss in killed and wounded while being driven back to his works. Our loss was comparatively small.

Everything remained as usual during the remainder of the month, with the exception of more continued artillery firing.

April 1.-Corps occupied the trenches before Petersburg, Va.

April 2.-Engaged in the general assault upon the enemy, principally upon the works in front of Fort Sedgwick.

April 3.-Marched through Petersburg in pursuit of Lee's retreating army, excepting First Division, which was left to guard the South Side Railroad from Petersburg to Blacks and Whites Station, extending to the latter place.

April 15.-The Second Brigade, Second Division, moved as far as Burkeville, and the First Brigade to Farmville. The Third Division remained at Nottoway Court-House, which place it reached on the 8th. April 20.-Corps ordered to Washington, D. C., and started at once for City Point for embarkation.

April 24.-The First Division arrived at Alexandria, Va.
April 25.-The Third Division arrived.

April 26.-The Second Division arrived. The First Division moved through Washington and encamped near Tennallytown, D. C.

First Division.

March 1.-This command occupied the trenches on the right of the Army of the Potomac-its right, resting on the Appomattox River, its left extending nearly to Fort Rice, on the left of Baxter road. It garrisoned on its front eight inclosed works, batteries, and the curtains between. There was also a picket on the Appomattox, extending down the river three miles. There was no movement or change of troops on this front, or anything beyond the usual routine of garrison duty and the fire of artillery and musketry, from which some casualties resulted, until the morning of the 25th.