April 2.-Engaged and moved to the rear of Petersburg. April 5.-Arrived there. April 6.-Left Burkeville; engaged near Rice's Station. April 9.-Arrived there. April 17.-Left Appomattox Court-House. April 25.-Arrived at Richmond, where it went into camp near headquarters Twenty-fourth Army Corps. BATTERY A, FIRST PENNSYLVANIA ARTILLERY. April 3.-Broke camp near Chaffin's farm, Va., and moved to the suburbs of the city of Richmond, where it encamped. April 27.-Moved to Manchester, Va., where it is at present date [April 30]. BATTERY B, FIRST U. S. ARTILLERY. April 2.-Left Hatcher's Run and advanced to Petersburg with First Division, Twenty-fourth Army Corps; was placed in position on skirmish line. April 3 to 5.-Followed the enemy on line of South Side Railroad. April 6.-Engaged him at Rice's Station, Va. April 7 and 8.-In pursuit of the enemy. April 9.-Engaged him at Appomattox Court-House. The engagement ended in the surrender of Lee's army. April 24.-Arrived at Richmond, Va., and encamped near headquarters Twenty-fourth Army Corps. BATTERY L, FOURTH U. S. ARTILLERY. [April.-Remained at Signal Hill, Va., during the month. BATTERY A, FIFTH U. S. ARTILLERY. March 27.-Broke camp on New Market road; moved with Twentyfourth Army Corps. March 29.-Reached Hatcher's Run. April 2.-Moved to rear of Petersburg. April 3.-Moved toward Burkeville. April 5.-Arrived there. April 6.-Left Burkeville; arrived at Rice's Station same day. April 7.-Left Rice's Station. April 9.-Was engaged at Appomattox Court-House. April 17.-Left Appomattox Court-House. April 25.-Arrived at Richmond; encamped near headquarters Twenty-fourth Army Corps. BATTERY F, FIFTH U. S. ARTILLERY. April 3.-Broke camp on New Market road; marched to Richmond, Va.; encamped on Hunt's Hill. April 7.-Changed camp to Oakwood Cemetery, where it is at present date [April 30]. TWENTY-FIFTH ARMY CORPS. [January.]-Since last return the following changes have been made. in the organization of the corps: The number of the First Division is now Third, and the Third changed to the First Division, by virtue of General Orders, No. 8, from these headquarters, dated December 31, 1864. The Forty-first U. S. Colored Troops taken from Second Brigade, First Division, and placed in First Brigade, Second Division; the One hundred and seventeenth U. S. Colored Troops taken from First Brigade, Second Division, and placed in Second Brigade, First Division, by virtue of General Orders, No. 2, from these headquarters, dated January 2, 1865. The One hundred and fifteenth U. S. Colored Troops has been added to the corps, according to instructions from department headquarters, and assigned to the Second Division. During the month Brig. Gen. C. A. Heckman has been in command, Major-General Weitzel being absent with leave. A portion of the Third Division, commanded by Brig. Gen. C. J. Paine, forms a part of the expeditionary force that sailed from Fort Monroe, Va., January 6, under command of Brevet Major-General Terry. No official report of its operations has as yet been received. The remaining troops of the corps have participated in no general engagements during the month. January 23 and 24.-The command was got under arms early in the morning, anticipating a move on the part of the enemy. All remained quiet, however, during the 23d. January 24.-In the morning the enemy's rams came down the James River. They were fired upon from our batteries, to which they briskly replied. In the evening of the same day they were successful in returning. The Second Division occupies Fort Burnham and a portion of the line in front of Richmond." The left of the line held by this division was severely bombarded, January 24, resulting in four casualties. [February.]-Nothing worthy of special note has occurred during the month. The corps holds the same line at Chaffin's farm, Va., as per last return. The Third Division remains in the Department of North Carolina. The First and Second Divisions have drilled each day. [March.]-The corps holds the same position (at Chaffin's farm, Va.) as per last return. No changes of special note have occurred except that March 27.-The Second Division, commanded by Brig. Gen. William Birney, moved to re-enforce the Army of the Potomac, near Hatcher's Run. [April.]-March 27, the Second Division moved to re-enforce the Army of the Potomac. April 17, it rejoined the corps near Petersburg. April 3.-That portion of the corps (First Division and Artillery Brigade) remaining at Chaffin's farm, Va., moved upon the evacuation of Richmond and took possession of the city, where it remained until the 13th instant, performing in and around the city the usual guard and fatigue duties. April 13.-Moved to South Side Railroad, about three miles from Petersburg, and have remained at this station to the end of the month. [June. May 25 to June 17, the corps embarked in ocean transports at City Point as rapidly as transports could be furnished. June 7.-The headquarters of the corps embarked and proceeded toward Texas; put into Mobile Bay, Ala., to receive orders from the major-general commanding Military Division of the Gulf, and to coal and water, if possible; coal could not be obtained. June 16.-Arrived at New Orleans, La., and coaled; then proceeded to Brazos Santiago, Tex. June 21.-Arrived there. The Second Division had previously arrived in Texas; the headquarters of the division and the Second Brigade stationed at Brazos; Third Brigade at White's Ranch; First Brigade had received orders to garrison Indianola. June 26.-First Division arrived at Brazos, and was ordered to Brownsville, Tex., but owing to the rise of water in the Rio Grande overflowing the low country, it could not reach that place. It is encamped at White's Ranch awaiting the fall of water, as river transportation cannot be furnished. The cavalry and unattached infantry brigade have not arrived; only Battery B, Second U. S. Colored Light Artillery, has as yet arrived. First Division. [January.]-This division's number was changed from Third Division to First Division in accordance with General Orders, No. 8, headquarters Twenty-fifth Army Corps, December 31, 1864. Nothing of importance transpired during the month. [February.]—No change during the month worthy of note. First Brigade, First Division. [May.]-The brigade remained quiet in camp of instruction during the month with the exception of the last two days. May 30.-It embarked on transports bound for Texas. [June.]-May 30 to June 22, the brigade was upon transports bound for Texas. On the latter date they disembarked at Brazos Santiago, Tex., and marched ten miles toward Brownsville, halting at White's Ranch, on the banks of the Rio Grande, where it remained four days. June 27.-Marched ten miles farther through mud and [water] waist deep, occasioned by the overflow of the Rio Grande. June 28.-Marched ten miles farther and encamped within six miles of Brownsville, where we remained one day. June 30.-Marched to Brownsville in the morning. The brigade is now [June 30] encamped close to the town, and is engaged in laying out camp and getting into shape for drills, &c. Second Brigade, First Division. [February.]-This brigade has been in camp in the trenches all the month in same place as last month until the 25th, when it was moved three-quarters of a mile to the rear in reserve, except the One hundred and seventeenth U. S. Colored Troops, which still remains in the defenses near Fort Burnham. Third Brigade, First Division. [January.]-The brigade remained during the month in the same position as at the close of the last month. [February.]-The brigade remains in the same position as at the close of January, and has taken part in no important movement. Second Division. [February. Since last month this command has remained in camp near Chaffin's farm, Va. The positions of the Second and Third Brigades have been changed. The division now occupies the entire front of the Twenty-fifth Army Corps. March 25.—This division marched from the works near Fort Burnham, on the north side of the James River. March 27.-At night crossed James River at Aiken's Landing and Appomattox River at Broadway Landing. March 29.-Took position near Hatcher's Run, southwest of Petersburg about six miles, remaining in that position until the 31st instant. April 1.-Remained in line of works near Hatcher's Run. April 2.-In the morning advanced and took possession of the enemy's line, they evacuating; immediately marched toward Petersburg; passed through the city and along the Cox road in pursuit of the enemy, continuing the march until the 10th instant. April 10.-Orders were received to return to Petersburg. April 17.-Reached the outskirts of the city, and have since then remained in camp near the city. May 26.-The troops broke camp at Camp Lincoln, Va., and marched for City Point. The same day embarked and sailed for Hampton Roads, arriving at that place about 1 p. m. Lay at anchor in the Roads till 10.30 a. m. May 31. May 31.-Weighing anchor, proceeded to sea, bound for Fort Morgan, Mobile Bay, Ala. Weather calm and clear. June 8.-Fleet put into Mobile Bay for the purpose of coaling and watering. June 10.-Weighed anchor. June 13.-Arrived off the coast of Texas, the First Brigade landing at Indianola, and the Second and Third Brigades at Brazos Santiago. June 24.-The Third Brigade moved to White's Ranch, on the Rio Grande. First Brigade, Second Division. [January.]-Remained in camp during the month near Fort Burnham, Va. month. [February.]-Remained in camp, near Fort Burnham, during the [March.]-Marched from the works on the north side of James River near Fort Burnham to south side of said river near Hatcher's Run. The One hundred and fifteenth U. S. Colored Troops remained in camp near Fort Burnham. April 1.-The brigade remained in the works near Hatcher's Run. April 2.-In the morning advanced and took possession of the enemy's works, they evacuating. Immediately pushed into Petersburg, arriving there at noon, and took up position on the right of division. April 3.-Shortly after daylight took possession of the city and marched out on the Cox road, halting at night. April 4.-Resumed the march in the morning, and at noon received orders to move back to a place called Sutherland's; remained there until the afternoon of the 5th. April 5.-In the afternoon we were relieved and started to rejoin the division. April 10.-Joined the division near Appomattox Court-House. April 17.-Arrived there, and since that time have remained in camp near that city. (See report appended.*) May 7.-Brigade marched from Petersburg, Va., to vicinity of City Point, Va., where it remained in camp, employed in drilling, &c., until the 25th. May 25.-It embarked on transports and proceeded to Hampton Roads, Va. [June.]-May 26, the brigade sailed from Hampton Roads, with orders to rendezvous at Fort Morgan, Mobile Bay. June 7 and 8.-It arrived there. June 9.-Received orders to proceed to Indianola, Tex., via the Southwest Pass, Mississippi River. June 12.-Anchored off the bar, but were unable to disembark on account of the wind blowing so violently, causing a very heavy sea to break upon the bar. June 17.-Coal and water being nearly exhausted, were obliged to return to Southwest Pass. June 19.-We again arrived there, and upon being supplied with coal and water, returned. June 25.-Arrived off the bar the second time; disembarked Sunday, and are now [June 30] garrisoning the city of Indianola, Tex. Second Brigade, Second Division. March 27.-The brigade marched from Fort Burnham. March 29.-Arrived at Hatcher's Run. March 30 and 31.-It participated in the operations against the enemy's lines. April 1.-The brigade was all day in line of battle in front of the enemy near Hatcher's Run. April 2.-Marched inside the enemy's works to near Petersburg, and in the afternoon was engaged. April 3.-Entered Petersburg before day, being the first Union troops in. Marched nine miles westerly on the Cox road. April 4.-Marched to Wilson's Station. April 5.-Marched to Blacks and Whites. April 6.-Marched through Burkeville to within seven miles of Farmville, and bivouacked near the enemy. April 7.-Marched to Farmville, where Brigadier-General Birney was relieved from the command of the division, and the brigade was ordered to report to Brig. Gen. R. S. Foster, commanding First Division, Twenty-fourth Corps. April 8.-Marched till midnight, having traveled thirty miles. April 9.-Marched at 3 a. m. to the Lynchburg road west of and near Appomattox Court-House. At 7 a. m. engaged the enemy, who was driving our cavalry; stopped him and drove him some distance. April 10.-Reported to Bvt. Brig. Gen. R. H. Jackson, assigned to command the Second Division, Twenty-fifth Army Corps. April 11.-Marched for Petersburg. April 17.-Reached our camp-ground west of the town. June 18.-Arrived at Brazos Santiago, Tex., and have been here ever since. * Page 1234. |