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Emilio, Luis F., History of the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry , 1863-1865, Chapter 15: Potter's Raid. (search)
large number of contrabands were with the column, straggling, and obstructing the rapid progress it was desirable to make. The day was cool and pleasant; the route through a fine country mainly, but wooded and low in places. Intelligence of President Lincoln's assassination was received,—sad tidings which could hardly be credited. There was much bitter feeling indulged in by the soldiery for a time. The division accomplished twenty-three miles that day, bivouacking at Stagget's Mill. April 24, the troops proceeded through a wooded region where no supplies could be obtained. As a substitute for rations two ears of corn were issued to each man. A journey of twenty-three miles was made. Our last bivouac in the field was broken on the morning of April 25th, when in good weather through a timbered country we completed the march. Major Pope and Acting Quartermaster Bridgham preceded the regiment into Georgetown to prepare camp and rations. The troops reached town at 5 P. M. after
Emilio, Luis F., History of the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry , 1863-1865, Roster of the Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
id. Died 26 Jly 71 West Medford, Mass. Hallowell, Norwood Penrose; Lieut. Col. 13 Apl 39 Philadelphia; single; student; Cambridge. Lt. Col. 17 Apl 63, must. 24 Apl. Discharged 30 May 63 for promotion. Other service:—1st Lt 20th Mass. 10 Jly 61; Capt 26 Nov 61. Colonel 55th Mass 30 May 63. Resigned 2 Nov 63 account of woundS. C. Died 16 Feb 89 St Paul, Minn. James, Garth Wilkinson; Captain Co. C. 21 Jly 45 New York; single; student; Concord. 1st Lt and Adjutant 23 Mch 63, must. 24 Apl. Resigned 30 Jan 64 account of wounds. 1st Lt 3 Dec 64 must. 14 Dec; Capt 30 Mch 65, must. 12 May. Discharged 20 Aug 65 ex. term. Wounded 18 Jly 63 Ft. WagneHazard, Solomon 22, sin.; farmer; W. Chester, Pa. 9 Mch 63; 20 Aug 65. Wounded —— 63 ——. $50. Hercules, Lewis 21, sin.; farmer; W. Chester, Pa. 9 Mch 63; died 24 Apl. 64 Jacksonville, Fla. Pneumonia. $50. Hight, James 21, sin.; teamster; Philadelphia. 18 Feb 63; deserted 14 Nov 63 from furlough. $50. Hill, William 19, m