crossed and went into position on the other side also. The Fourth and Second Brigades were moved down to the bank of the creek without crossing, and at 8 p. m. the command bivouacked. The captures by the division on this day were 5 flags, 3 guns, the enemy's train, and several hundred prisoners. April 7, at 6 a. m. marched from Sailor's Creek to the Appomattox River, at High Bridge. On our arrival at that point the skirmishers of the Second Division had crossed the river, but were being driven rapidly back toward the crossing by a heavy skirmish line of the enemy, which was advaneing toward the river. I immediately deployed a strong skirmish line along the bank of the river to keep back that of the enemy and as soon as my artillery could get up directed it to open upon the enemy at once. The order was promptly obeyed, both the batteries (Captain Clark's and Captain Dakin's) going quickly into position, and delivering a well-directed fire; the effect was visible immediately in the rapid falling back of the enemy. My division followed the Second across the river at about 9 a. m., and marched to a point near the intersection of the Farmville plank and the old stage roads, where the enemy was found in position behind breast-works. My division was placed in position under a severe fire of artillery from the enemy's works, the skirmish line being actively engaged. Careful observation induced the belief that we were opposite the extreme left flank of the enemy, and an extended skirmish line was therefore swung forward and to the left with a view to enveloping it. At the same time my division was moved to the right by the flank as far as the main road referred to, and preparations made for an attack. The Third Division. kept up the connection by following the movement. The skirmish line. swung forward until it struck that of the enemy, when three regiments of the First Brigade (the Eighty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers, Fifth New Hampshire, and Second New York Heavy Artillery) were ordered to charge the left of the enemy's line. The charge was gallantly made, but was unsuccessful owing to the difficult nature of the ground, which was broken by numerous small and sharp ravines, over which the men were unable to move in order. While the regiments were falling back the enemy advanced over their works in pursuit, but were quickly driven back. A picket-line was established, the Second Division moved up and extended my line to the right, and the command bivouacked. April 8, marched at 6 a. m. through the enemy's works (he having abandoned them during the night) to a point near Holliday Creek on the stage road, halting at 4 p. m. At 9 p. m. moved forward again about five miles and bivouacked. The negotiations of this day, by flag of truce, looking to the surrender of the rebel army, were carried on through the skirmish line of this division. April 9, at 6 a. m. marched as on the day previous, preceded by a skirmish line. After advancing about six miles a flag of truce from the enemy was observed, and the command halted. A suspension of hostilities until 2 p. m. was ordered. At 2 p. m. the order had been given to advance, when I was directed to halt until further orders. Soon afterward the surrender of the rebel army was announced. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Lieut. Col. C. A. WHITTIER, NELSON A. MILES, Brevet Major-General, Commanding. Assistant Adjutant-General, Second Army Corps. HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, SECOND ARMY CORPS, April 10, 1865. COLONEL: I have the honor to report the capture by this division of 6 colors and 10 guns, viz: March 31, near White Oak road, 1 color; April 1, near Sutherland's Station, 1 color and 2 guns; April 6, at captured train, 4 colors and 3 guns; April 7, on the march, 1 gun; April 9, near Appomattox Court-House, 3 guns. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Lieut. Col. C. A. WHITTIER, NELSON A. MILES, Brevet Major-General, Commanding. Assistant Adjutant-General, Second Army Corps. No. 26. Report of Col. George W. Scott, Sixty-first New York Infantry, commanding First Brigade. HDQRS. FIRST BRIGADE, FIRST DIVISION, SECOND CORPS, April 10, 1865. COLONEL: I have the honor to make the following report of oper-. ations-part taken by this brigade-during the recent campaign: The command broke camp in the morning of the 29th of March, marching with the division, via Vaughan road, across and beyond Hatcher's Run, taking position to north of the road and near Gravelly. Run, Twenty-sixth Michigan and One hundred and fortieth Pennsylvania Volunteers deployed as skirmishers, the rest of the brigade line of battle connecting on the right with Third Division and on left with Third Brigade, First Division, keeping this connection advanced in line, halting about dark, and bivouacked. On the 30th the brigade advanced in line, the Fifth New Hampshire being advanced as skirmishers, the connections being the same as day before. About noon my skirmishers struck the enemy, and drove him, the brigade continuing to advance in line. Soon the enemy took refuge within his main work on the run. The One hundred and fortieth Pennsylvania Volunteers and Twenty-sixth Michigan were deployed, relieving the Fifth New Hampshire. These two regiments continually engaged the enemy until dark. Here the command threw up temporary works. 1. a. m. 31st of March the brigade moved by the left flank, taking up position to the west of Boydton road, and relieving a brigade of the Fifth Corps. 10 a. m. the Fifth Corps being heavily engaged with the enemy to our left, the Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers were ordered to advance in our front, and moving to the left soon struck the enemy. The brigade was then advanced in line, being relieved in our old position by De Trobriand's brigade, of the Third Division, the left of the brigade connecting with the Third Brigade, First Division. After sundry changes of front and position, severe skirmishing with the enemy, and enduring heavy fire from their artillery, the brigade was finally placed in position to the left of the Fourth Brigade, and connecting with Crawford's division, Fifth Corps, near White Oak road. Here the command threw up works. April 1, daylight, fell back to works on Boydton road, near Gravelly Run, left resting on run, right connecting with Fourth Brigade. 5. p. m., advanced Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers as skirmishers, brigade following in line, connecting on right with Fourth Brigade. Moved forward one mile and a half, reoccupying the works near White Oak road, Twenty-sixth Michigan being here advanced as skirmishers, and heavily engaging the enemy, my picket-line now consisting of the Twenty-sixth Michigan, part of Fifth New Hampshire, and Sixty-first New York Volunteers, while my skirmish line engaged the enemy and repulsed him. 1 a. m. April 2 the rest of the brigade, except the Eighty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers, moved, with the division, down the White Oak road (having ascertained that the road was clear of the enemy, by a scouting party from the One hundred and fortieth Pennsylvania Volunteers), and made a junction with the Fifth Corps and cavalry under General Sheridan, the Eighty-first Pensylvania Volunteers following the division as rear guard. April 2, 6 a. m. returned with the division up the White Oak road to near position occupied the night previous; formed line to west of road, and on left of Fourth Brigade, the Second and Third Brigades being in the advance; soon found that the enemy was evacuating his works and was falling back. The brigade was moved by the flank, passing through the enemy's main works. About 12 m. the One hundred and fortieth Pennsylvania Volunteers and Second New York Artillery were detached as skirmishers, but the enemy being driven from our front by other brigades of the division, this brigade was assembled and moved rapidly forward, and covering the South Side Railroad. 4 p. m., met the advance of the Second Division. 5 p. m., marched with the division and went into bivouac near Sutherland's Station, on railroad and on the River road. April 3, sent Twenty sixth Michigan out on a scout; they captured 5 commissioned officers and 29 enlisted men. April 3, 4, and 5, continued to march with the division in pursuit of Lee's army; went into bivouac 6 p. m., near Danville railroad, night of the 5th. April 6, marched by the flank at daybreak toward Amelia CourtHouse. 9 a. m., the Twenty-sixth Michigan was detached to cover a road leading from our flank. 10 a. m., brigade formed line, and under cover of our artillery fire advanced rapidly in pursuit of the enemy and their train of wagons, visible in the distance; made connection on the left with Third Division; keeping this connection the brigade made several gallant charges; finally, 5 p. m., when nearing Monkey Run, the brigade made a gallant and successful charge, capturing 4 battle-flags, 2 guns, a large wagon train, and many prisoners; immediately advanced across the run and took up position, facing the enemy, to the left, connecting on the right with the Second Division, Second Corps; bivouacked here. for the night. April 7, moved at daylight with the division, following closely the retreating enemy; crossed the Appomattox at High Bridge, and, moving to the left of the railroad, passed to the north of Farmville, the Fifth New Hampshire being deployed as skirmishers and flankers. We struck the enemy near Cumberland Church, driving in his outpost. The brigade formed line of battle connecting on the left with the Third Brigade. The Twenty-sixth Michigan and One hundred and fortieth Pennsylvania Volunteers were then advanced to our right and front as skirmishers; the Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers, having expended most of their ammunition upon the skirmish line, were now relieved by the Sixty-first New York Volunteers. About 3 p. m. the remainder of the brigade, Eighty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers, Second New York Artillery, and six companies Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers were, by direction of the general commanding the division, moved to the right, and here made a most gallant charge upon the enemy's works; but after repeated and persevering assaults we were, owing to the greatly superior force of the enemy, flanked and repulsed, my command at one time being within fifteen paces of the enemy's main works. In this charge we lost many brave officers and men killed and wounded, one color (Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers), and a few men captured; the color was, however, recaptured at the surrender of Lee's army, and is now again in the possession of the regiment. The regiments of the brigade while on the skirmish line at this time suffered severely, the Sixtyfirst New York Volunteers, the Twenty-sixth Michigan, and the One hundred and fortieth Pennsylvania Volunteers losing heavily, though maintaining their ground until relieved by the Second and Third Divisions. At dark bivouacked near the battle-field. April 8, the brigade continued the pursuit of the retreating enemy, halting at dark, but almost immediately resumed the march in pursuit. Halting about six miles beyond New Store, on Lynchburg road, bivouacked for the night. April 9, resumed march in pursuit of the enemy. By direction of the division commander a regiment (Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers) was sent out on either flank to forage upon the country. 11 a. m., the One hundred and fortieth Pennsylvania Volunteers, being in advance as skirmishers, came upon the enemy's pickets. The command was here halted and formed in line awaiting negotiation between the two armies, affecting a surrender of the rebel force. 2 p. m., again advanced a short distance, were again halted; here the Sixty-first New York were also déployed as skirmishers, and the Twenty-sixth Michigan as flankers. The Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers now rejoined the column, bringing in about thirty prisoners and a few broken down mules, horses, &c. 4 p. m., news of the surrender of Lee's army was now received. This welcome intelligence was received by the troops amid acclamations of the wildest excitement and most intense joy. The men who compose this noble old veteran brigade may well be proud of the part taken by them in this as well as in each and all of the campaigns of the Army of the Potomac. Our successes have cost us the loss of many good soldiers, officers and men. Prominent among the many brave, we mourn the loss of Capt. I. H. Boyd, brigade inspector, killed upon the 7th instant. On the same day were wounded Captains Ricker, Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers, and Kerr, One hundred and fortieth Pennsylvania Volunteers, acting aides-de-camp. These two officers were particularly distinguishable at all times for their gallantry in action. The entire loss of the brigade during this short and decisive campaign will number in all about 650. 5 p. m., assembled the skirmish line, forming a picket-line covering the division front and left flank. Remained in this position during the night. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Lieut. Col. R. A. BROWN, GEO. W. SCOTT, Colonel, Commanding Brigade. Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, First Division. No. 27. Report of Capt. Lucius H. Ives, Twenty-sixth Michigan Infantry. HEADQUARTERS TWENTY-SIXTH MICHIGAN VOLUNTEERS, CAPTAIN: In compliance with circular of the 10th instant, I have the honor to forward the following report of operations of this regiment since the 28th ultimo: Regiment was relieved from picket the morning of the 29th, having broken camp the night previous, and marched with the brigade; crossed Hatcher's Run about 12 m., and, deploying as skirmishers, moved in advance of the column until late in the afternoon, when we assembled and joined the brigade. 30th, at 5 a. m. advanced in line of .battle, connecting with the Third Division on our right, and Second New York Artillery on our left. At 2 p. m. relieved the One hundred and fortieth Pennsylvania Volunteers on the skirmish line. Established our line in an open field in easy range of the enemy's works, with whom a continuous firing was kept up during the afternoon. Loss, two men wounded. 31st, relieved from skirmish line at 7 a. m., joined the brigade, which was then formed in rear of the works occupied by the Fifth Corps the day previous. Advanced in line of battle about 10 a. m., covering the right flank of Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers; were partially engaged with the enemy during the afternoon, losing two men wounded. Toward night built works near White Oak road, where we remained until 4 a. m. and April 1, we abandoned the position taken the day previous, and occupied another some distance to the left. At night advanced and established a picket-line_on_White Oak road, about sixty yards from the enemy, covering a flank movement of the division which was ordered to co-operate with General Sheridan. 2d, at daylight fell back to the line occupied by our troops the day previous, where we remained until 4 p. m., when we joined the brigade near Sutherland's Station, on the South Side road. 3d, at 7 a. m. were sent out on a reconnaissance toward the Appomattox and succeeded in capturing thirty-four prisoners, five of whom were commissioned officers. At 2 p. m. joined the column on its march in pursuit of Lee's army. 4th, marched six miles and halted for the night. 5th, continued the march to the Danville road and encamped for the night. 6th, moved in direction of Amelia Court-House. Four companies sent out as flankers, the remaining five ordered to make a reconnaissance on a road leading north from Jeter's Station; found the enemy's skirmishers on the opposite side of Flat Creek, which was crossed under fire and the enemy driven back a considerable distance, abandoning three wagons in their flight. In this skirmish the whole regiment participated. We were then assembled and moved in line of battle with the brigade in pursuit of the enemy's train-our right connecting with the One hundred and fortieth Pennsylvania Volunteers, our left resting on the road. The regiment made several charges, driving the enemy from his position and following closely in his retreat until dark. Captured 147 prisoners and participated in the capture of 162 wagons, losing 1 man killed and 14 wounded. 7th, followed the enemy in his retreat, crossing the Appomattox at High Bridge, and formed line of battle on the right of the brigade in front of his position near Farm-ville. About 12 m. one commissioned officer and twenty-seven men were sent out on the skirmish line, connecting with the Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers on the right. This detachment charged the enemy's |