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Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories 257 257 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore) 31 31 Browse Search
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. Another party also sent to try for a point higher up the Cannoucher for the same purpose, was not yet heard from. December 7. My command moved as follows: the First division, General Woods, remained at Wright's Bridge, except one brigade of Springfield, moving in rear of the Twentieth army corps. The Second brigade (Colonel Atkins) moved to Hudson Ferry. December 7. When near Sisters' Ferry, the Ninth Michigan, (Colonel Acker,) acting as rearguard to the Second brigade, received road, and went into camp at and in advance of Hudson's Ferry, making an average march of about twenty (20) miles. December seventh, the column moved in the same order of march. Baird and Kilpatrick, unencumbered by the trains, covered the rear. ions.--Weather: Good; it rained during the night.--Road: Fair, swampy. Supplies: plenty.--Distance: Thirteen miles. December 7. Order of march: Cavalry, Third, Second, and First divisions.--Weather: Raining in the morning; cloudy in the aftern
December 7. My command moved as follows: the First division, General Woods, remained at Wright's Bridge, except one brigade of infantry, that crossed the foot-bridge and marched down the east bank of the Ogeechee toward Eden Station. On the arrival of the pontoon at Jenks's Bridge. the Chief-Engineer, Captain C. B. Reese, finding the enemy on the other bank, threw over a regiment of Colonel Oliver's brigade and cleared the way. The bridge was immediately laid. General Corse's division had arrived by this time; one brigade, General Rice commanding, crossed over, met the enemy's skirmishers some five hundred yards beyond, drove them in, and routed a battalion of rebels behind rail-piles in a very handsome manner, capturing seventeen prisoners, and killing and wounding several more. We lost two killed and two or three wounded. This brigade then formed a junction with General Woods's brigade, from Wright's Bridge, at Eden Station. General Hazen's division moved on to Black Cr
December 7. When near Sisters' Ferry, the Ninth Michigan, (Colonel Acker,) acting as rearguard to the Second brigade, received and repulsed an attack made by Ferguson's cavalry.
December 7. Order of march: Cavalry, Third, Second, and First divisions.--Weather: Raining in the morning; cloudy in the afternoon.--Road: Fair but swampy. The crossing of Jack's Creek near Springfield was very bad.--Supplies: Abundant.--Distance: Ten miles.
Buck Creek P. O., having marched sixteen miles. December sixth, moved at half-past 6 A. M., crossing Buck and Black Creeks, camping after a march of eighteen miles. Road badly obstructed by fallen trees; removed them during the night. December seventh, left camp at half-past 6 A. M., and marching fifteen miles, camped at----plantation, twenty-six miles from Savannah. Road badly obstructed by fallen trees, but by heavy details removed them, causing but little delay. The bridge at Ebenezevision followed up and supported General Kilpatrick during the day and then made a night march to Alexander. December fifth, reached Jacksonboro. December sixth, arrived at Beaver Dam Creek and joined the other two divisions of the corps. December seventh, late at night, reached Sisters Ferry. December eighth, remained in camp during the day and had considerable skirmishing with the advance of the enemy's cavalry; marched at midnight and crossed Ebenezer Creek at three A. M., December ninth.
arched seventeen miles in same direction. December 7.--Marched to Springfield. December 8.--Ca of train. December sixth, marched. December seventh, crossed Turkey Branch; camped near Sprinhels, and four hundred pounds fresh pork. December 7.--Marched at seven A. M. Very bad roads. Hepringfield; passed into Effingham County. December 7.--Marched fifteen miles south-east to one mi marched ten miles toward Springfield. December seventh, marched eleven miles, and went into camparm and pleasant. Distance, seven miles. December 7.--The forenoon was rainy. Moved at seven A.any special importance transpired to-day. December 7th.--Owing to the exceeding bad condition of half-past 6 P. M. Marched ten (10) miles. December 7.--Again with the wagons; raining nearly all red by the above report were as follows: December 7th, private Jesse Campbell, Co. D, killed by aad; on the thirtieth, lay over. On the seventh of December, arrived at Springfield; on the eighth,[5 more...]
per CreekFine, rained during nightSwampySwamps very bad; road barricaded by felled trees. Wednesday, Dec. 78 30 A. M.4 00 P. M.968Near SpringfieldRained hard till noonSwampyCrossed Turkey Creek; Pro o'clock A. M., through Springfield; camped at twelve o'clock M. The marches of December sixth, seventh, and eighth in the rear were hard ones, by reason of the swamps, rendered almost impassable by rom his horse while leading his company in this action, died on the march on the morning of December seventh, and was buried at Springfield, Georgia. The march of the regiment from Waynesboro to th.Wounded slightly. 11John Chesser,PrivateLDec. 1do.do.Missing in action. 12J. C. Smith,PrivateGDec. 7Springfield, Ga.Missing in action. 13Alfred Daniels,PrivateENov. 28Buckhead Creek, Ga.Wounded slt I lost none killed, and four (4) wounded. Our next encounter with the enemy was on the seventh December. While the column was crossing through a swamp near Ebenezer Creek, the enemy, who had not
camp at daylight, and camped at eight P. M., nothing of import transpiring. December second, left camp at half-past 6 A. M. Camped at Buckhead Creek at eight P. M. December third, left camp at half-past 5 A. M. Marched eighteen miles, and encamped at four P. M. Weather cloudy. December fourth, showers during the night. Nothing of importance transpiring. December fifth, left camp at dark. Camped at twelve P. M. Forage plenty. December sixth, left camp at nine A. M. Camped at dark. December seventh, left camp near Sylvania at ten A. M. Rain all night. Passed through the worst kind of swamps on road until daylight. December eighth, resumed the march at half-past 8 A. M. Weather good. Camped at dark. December ninth, left camp at eight A. M. Advance engaged with the enemy. First division, in advance, found the enemy strongly posted in earth-works at Cypress Swamp. First brigrade moved forward in the centre, Second brigade on the right, and Third brigade on the left; charged and
o-day about seventeen (17) miles. Monday, December fifth, leaving camp at fifteen minutes past nine A. M., marched steadily until forty-five minutes past eight P. M. Distance marched, fifteen (15) miles. Tuesday, December sixth, started at nine o'clock A. M., marching in rear of brigade wagontrain. Were delayed much during the day by obstructions placed in the roads by the enemy. Went into camp at forty-five minutes past eight P. M., having marched about nine (9) miles. Wednesday, December seventh, moved at seven A. M., marching through swamps nearly all day. At five P. M., crossed Turkey Branch, and encamped at half-past 6 P. M.; marched nine (9) miles. Thursday, December eighth, marched at fifteen minutes past seven A. M. in advance of the train. Roads better to-day than usual. Encamped at forty-five minutes past four P. M., after having marched about twelve (12) miles. Friday, December ninth, left camp at fifteen minutes past eight A. M. Cannonading heard on our