January 31.-Fifteen officers and 300 men went on picket. February 3.-Relieved from picket. February 4.-Received marching orders. February 5.-Marched with division to Dinwiddie Court-House, via Reams' Station. Crossed Hatcher's Run at Malone's Bridge. Surprised and captured a wagon train and a small squad of prisoners on Boydton plank road. Countermarched and returned to near Malone's Bridge; camped at 11 p. m. February 6.-Took up line of march 2 a. m.; marched to Gravelly Run. Formed line of battle. Brisk skirmish commenced 10 a. m. Regiment not engaged till 2 p. m. Relieved at dark and camped. February 7.-In line of battle from morning till night. February 8.-Moved by way of Yellow Tavern to Reams' Station. Picketed the Reams' Station and Dinwiddie roads. Relieved 9 p. m.; camped near Yellow Tavern. February 9.-Returned to camp. February 19, 20, and 21.—On picket. February 22.-Returned to camp. February 23 to 28.-In camp. March. In winter quarters during the month up to 28th. Guard mounting, dress parade, and drill kept up as regular as practicable. March 29.-Broke camp. March 31.-Participated in engagement at Dinwiddie Court-House, Va. April 1.-In action near Cat Tail Creek, Va., and marched to within two miles of Boydton plank road. April 2.-Marched to near Sutherland's Station, via Ford's Station. April 3.-Marched to Namozine Creek. April 4.--Marched, via Amelia Court-House, to Jetersville. April 5.-In action at Amelia Springs. April 6.--In action near Sailor's Creek. April 7.-In action near Farmville; p. m. marched to Prospect Station. April 8.-Marched to near Appomattox Station. April 9.-In action near Appomattox Court-House. April 10.-Marched to Prospect Station. April 11.-Marched to Sandy River via Prince Edward Court-House. April 12.-Marched to Burkeville Junction. April 13.-Marched to Nottoway Court-House. April 14, 15, and 16.—In camp. April 17.-Marched to near Ford's Station. April 18.-Marched to Petersburg, April 19 to 23.—In camp. April 24.-Marched to Dinwiddie Court-House. April 25.-Marched to within twenty-eight miles of Boydton, on Boydton plank road. April 26.-Marched to within one mile and a half of Boydton. April 27.-Marched to and crossed Staunton River at Russell's Ferry. April 28.-Marched to South Boston; crossed Dan River. April 29.-Marched to and crossed Staunton River at Moseley's Ferry. April 30.-Marched to and crossed the Meherrin River. Camped on Lynchburg Court-House road. TWENTY-FIRST PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY. February 5, 6, and 7.-Regiment participated in a move on the left at Hatcher's Run. February 8.-Returned to camp; casualties, 2 men wounded. February 25.-Regiment was transferred from Third Brigade to Second Brigade per Special Orders, No. 40, paragraph V, dated February 25, headquarters Second Division, Cavalry Corps. March 29.-Regiment broke camp in front of Petersburg, Va.; was engaged in skirmish at Dinwiddie Court-House, Va.; then moved to Malone's Bridge, Stony Creek, to picket till April 1. April 1.-Regiment crossed Stony Creek, Va., near Dinwiddie CourtHouse. April 5.-Was engaged in battle at Amelia Springs, Va. April 9.-Engaged in battle at Appomattox Court House. Third Brigade, Second Division. January.1-The brigade has not been in any action during the month; has been doing picket duty most of the time. January 2.-The Thirteenth Regiment Ohio Cavalry joined this brigade. February 5, 6, and 7.-The brigade participated in the engagement at Hatcher's Run. The remainder of the month was spent in the usual picket duty. The Twenty-first Pennsylvania Cavalry was transferred to Second Brigade per Special Orders, No. 40, extract 5, headquarters Second Cavalry Division. March 1.-Lying in camp on the Jerusalem plank road until the 21st. March 21.-Reported to General Parke; was relieved, and went into camp again the 27th. March 29.-Broke camp and marched to Dinwiddie Court-House. March 30.-Rained hard all day; lay in camp. March 31.-Pickets driven in; brigade moved out and drove the enemy back and held the ground until toward night, when the enemy charged in force and drove the brigade back from its position. Casualties, 230. April 1 and 2.-Brigade on picket near Dinwiddie Court-House. Afternoon of 2d instant moved near Sutherland's Station. April 3 and 4.-Brigade marched toward the Richmond and Danville Railroad, via Denuisville, the Old Court-House, and Jennings' Ordinary, where we halted for two hours; thence to Jetersville, where we found traces of the enemy. Dismounted a part of the brigade and remained in position until dark. April 5.-Supported the First and Second Brigades, and part of the command being engaged, dismounted, with the enemy at Amelia Springs. April 6.-Marched parallel to and in sight of Lee's train until about 11 a. m. A part of the brigade was ordered to charge the train. The charge was pressed vigorously forward through almost .impenetrable woods and thickets. Found the enemy so strong at that point that it was impossible to reach the train. Later in the day secured another position on Lee's flank and charged him, mounted and dismounted. Succeeded in breaking his lines, capturing general officers, many prisoners, wagons, &c. April 7.-On the road at 6.30 a. m. Marched rapidly, overtook the rear of the enemy's retreating column at Briery Creek. Dismounted a portion of the brigade and drove them from the creek, making a crossing for the rest of the command, skirmishing during the day and pressing the enemy back rapidly to Farmville, where they were charged and driven in confusion back from the city, capturing a large number of prisoners. In the afternoon crossed the Appomattox. Remained in position supporting battery. At night recrossed the river; marched rapidly to Prospect Station, reaching it at 2 o'clock next morning. April 8.-Marched to Appomattox Station; bivouacked at 8 p. m. At 9 p. m. ordered to advance to Appomattox Court-House and hold the road leading to Lynchburg. Succeeded in gaining the road, and remained in position during the night. April 9.-Was attacked at daylight by the enemy in force, but suc ceeded in delaying them until the infantry got into position, and they were obliged to surrender. April 10.-Marched to Prospect Station. April 11.-Escorted Lieutenant-General Grant to Burkeville Station. April 13-Marched to Nottoway Court-House. April 17.-Marched to Ford's Station. April 18.-Marched to Petersburg. April 24 Marched by way of Boydton plank road through Dinwiddie Court-House across Nottoway River. April 25.-Marched to Meherrin River. April 26.-Marched all day; bivouacked near Boydton. April 27.-Marched to Staunton River; crossed on ferry-boats, bivouacking about dark. April 28.-Marched to and crossed the Dan River at South Boston. News of Johnston's surrender received. April 29.-Started at 7 a. m. on the back track; crossed the Staunton River just after dark. April 30.-Recrossed the Meherrin; bivouacked after dark. ARMY OF THE SHENANDOAH.* First Cavalry Division. [January.]-The First and Reserve Brigades of the division in camp during the month at Camp Russell, picketing the line of the Opequon, sending frequent reconnaissances toward Front Royal and Strasburg. January 28.-A picked detachment of 300 men, under LieutenantColonel Hastings, marched, via Devil's Hole, to Columbia Furnace and Edenburg; surprised enemy's picket and captured 16 prisoners and horses. During the month the Second Brigade was stationed at Lovettsville, Loudoun County, Va., picketing and guarding the Potomac. On the night of the 17th the camp of one regiment (Sixth New York Cavalry) was attacked and Lieutenant Carroll, Sixth New York, and several men wounded. The enemy were repulsed with severe loss. February 1 to 26.--The First and Reserve Brigades in camp at Camp Russell, Va., picketing the line of the Opequon, sending out frequent reconnaissances toward Strasburg and Woodstock, Va. February 1 to 23.--The Second Brigade stationed at Lovettsville, picketing and guarding the Potomac. * Or Sheridan's Cavalry Command. February 24.-The Second Brigade broke up camp at Lovettsville and marched to Harper's Ferry, W. Va. February 25.-Marched to Winchester, Va., and joined the division at Camp Russell, Va. February 27.-The division started on a raid up the Shenandoah Valley in the direction of Lynchburg, and marched via Strasburg to Woodstock. February 28.-Marched to Lacey's Spring, near New Market, and encamped. March 1.-The division marched from Lacey's Spring to near Staunton, and encamped. First Brigade marched to and destroyed railroad bridge at Christian's Creek. Twentieth Pennsylvania Cavalry marched to Swoope's Depot, on Virginia Central Railroad, and destroyed depot, stores, &c. March 3.-Marched to Waynesborough and destroyed iron railroad bridge, stores, artillery wagons, &c.; crossed Blue Ridge, and encamped at Ivy Station, on Virginia Central Railroad. March 4.-Marched to Charlottesville and encamped. March 6.-Marched to Scottsville and destroyed mills, aqueduct, &c. March 6 to 12.-Operated on the line of James River and Kanawha Canal, destroying the canal for a distance of 100 miles from Duguidsville to Goochland, together with all locks, bridges, mills, factories, and canal boats loaded with commissary, quartermaster's, ordnance, meal, and all kinds of Government stores. March 13.—Marched to Tolersville and destroyed railroad. March 14.-Marched to Taylorsville and destroyed five railroad bridges over North and South Anna and Little Rivers, engaging the enemy and capturing three guns. March 15.-Moved across South Anna to Hanover Court-House, and returned at night across North Anna. March 16.-Marched to Mangohick Church. March 17.-Marched to Pamunkey, at White House. March 18.-Crossed Pamunkey and encamped. March 25.-Marched toward James River. March 26.-Crossed James River and encamped. March 27.-Crossed Appomattox and encamped in front of Petersburg. March 29.-Marched to Dinwiddie Court-House. March 30.-Marched to and engaged the enemy near Five Forks. March 31.-Engaged the enemy near Five Forks. April 1.-The division engaged the enemy at Five Forks and carried the position, capturing 1,000 prisoners and 2 guns. April 2.-Marched to and cut South Side Railroad and attacked and drove Fitz Lee's cavalry division to Scott's Cross-Roads, engaging at that place the enemy's infantry. April 3.-Marched to Deep Creek and encamped. April 4.-Marched to Drummond's Mills and engaged the enemy's infantry and cavalry. At 10 p. m. marched toward Jetersville, arriving at 10 a. m. of the 5th; division placed in position in front of the town. April 6.-Marched to and engaged the enemy at Sailor's Creek, capturing 500 prisoners. April 7.-Marched by Prince Edward Court-House to near Prospect Station and encamped. April 8.-Marched to Appomattox Station and engaged the enemy. April 9.-Engaged the enemy in front of Appomattox Court-House; at 11 a. m. a flag of truce resulting in the surrender of General Lee's army. April 10.-Marched to Prospect Station. April 11.-Moved by easy marches to Petersburg, encamping four days at Nottoway Court-House. April 18.-Arrived and encamped near the town until the 24th, when the division moved rapidly in the direction of North Carolina. April 29.-Arrived at the line, when the news of Johnston's surrender was received, and the division countermarched toward Petersburg. First Brigade, First Cavalry Division. [January.]-Brigade in winter quarters on Romney pike, two miles and a half from Winchester, and picketing the right of the line held by the army. Second Brigade, First Cavalry Division. January 1.-The brigade marched from Halltown to Lovettsville, and commenced building winter quarters. January 17.-The camp of Sixth New York Cavalry was attacked by White's cavalry, who were repulsed with severe loss. The country was scoured to and beyond Purcellville by scouting parties. February 1 to 24.-The brigade was quartered at Lovettsville, Loudoun County, Va., picketing and scouting in the vicinity. February 24.-Marched to Harper's Ferry, W. Va. February 27.-Marched to Woodstock, Va. March 1.-Marched from Lacey's Spring, and arrived at Staunton at midnight. March 2.-Marched through Fishersville and Waynesborough. March 3.-Marched through Hillstown and Brownsville, destroying a large amount of rebel quartermaster's stores at Swoope's Station. March 4.-Marched to Charlottesville. March 5.-Destroyed the Lynchburg railroad. March 6.-Marched to Scottsville, destroying the canal, aqueduct, factories, &c., returning to Howardsville. March 7.-Marched to Warminster, destroying the canal, &c. March 8.-Marched to Hardwickville, destroying several canal locks and warehouses. At 12 m. received orders to proceed to Columbia, via Howardsville and Scottsville. March 9.-Arrived there at 5 a. m., marching fifty miles, destroying the canal and several boats loaded with stores for the rebel army. March 11.-Marched to Goochland Court-House; engaged the enemy, capturing several prisoners and burning the jail and several canal locks. Returned to Columbia. March 12.-Marched to Tolersville. March 13.-Marched to Frederick's Hall, and destroyed the Virginia Central Railroad. March 15.-Passed through Taylorsville and crossed the South Anna River. March 16.-Marched to Mangohick. March 17.-Marched to King William Court-House. March 18.-Arrived near White House Landing. March 19.-Crossed Pamunkey River. * March 26 [25].-Marched to near Harrison's Landing. March 27 [26].-Crossed James River at Deep Bottom. |