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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Second regiment Massachusetts Cavalry. (search)
nter quarters in December at Winchester, Va.; and at this time, though the regiment numbered 1,100 men, only 15 officers and 500 men were present, 200 were in Southern prisons, over 200 absent, wounded or sick, and over 100 absent on detached service; in January, 175 recruits were added. In February, 1865, as part of the 1st Division, Reserve Brigade, the regiment advanced to Petersburg; after the evacuation of Richmond it engaged in the pursuit of the Confederates until the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox. Having encamped for a time near Petersburg, it took part under General Sheridan against Johnston's army; participated afterward in the grand review at Washington, and, after remaining in camp in Fairfax County until July 20, 1865, was mustered out at Fair. fax Court House, being finally paid off and discharged Aug. 3, 1865, at Readville, Mass. Present also at Fort Reno, Poolesville, Summit Point, Luray, Tom's Brook, South Anna, White Oak Road, Dinwiddie Court House, Sa
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fourth regiment Massachusetts Cavalry. (search)
o Petersburg, being in action at Bermuda Hundred and Drewry's Bluff. In June Cos. E and H of the 3d Battalion, under Captain Ray, were on detached service with the 18th Army Corps. On August 15 these two battalions, under command of Colonel Rand, became a part of the 10th Army Corps and took part in the siege of Petersburg, remaining thus engaged until the spring of 1865. Meanwhile four companies were detached and joined the 24th and 25th Army Corps, remaining with them until their muster out, and taking part with them in the pursuit of the Confederate army and the occupation of Richmond. Cos. I, L and M before Petersburg met at High Bridge, Va., the greatest loss which the regiment suffered during its service. After the surrender of General Lee, all the detachments being united, the regiment remained at Richmond during the summer and autumn of 1865, were mustered out of service November 14, and, returning to Boston, were paid off and discharged at Gallop's Island Nov. 26, 1865.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., First regiment Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. (search)
rry about the same time. On May 17, 1864, the regiment, acting as infantry, joined the Army of the Potomac near Spotsylvania, Va., and entered with it into General Grant's campaign of 1864, being assigned to General Tyler's Division, 2d Army Corps. It took part in its first engagement May 19, 1864, on the Fredericksburg Road, near Ny River in the vicinity of Spotsylvania. Afterwards, as part of the 2d Brigade, 3d Division, it was engaged in the battles of North Anna and Cold Harbor, and, crossing the James River June 14, it took part in the assault on Petersburg, June 16 and 22. The regiment remained actively engaged in the siege of Petersburg until April, 1865, and took part, after the fall of the city, in the pursuit of the Confederates. After General Lee's surrender it was stationed at the forts in the vicinity of Washington until its muster out in August. The regiment returned to Massachusetts August 20, and received its final discharge and payment at Boston, Aug. 25, 1865.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Tenth battery Massachusetts Light Artillery. (search)
was engaged in action at the River Po May 10; was at Cold Harbor June 2; in the vicinity of Petersburg, Va., June 16; at Deep Bottom, Va., July 28. It was engaged at Reams's Station, August 25, losing 5 men killed in action, 24 wounded and missing, and 34 horses killed; Captain Sleeper being wounded early in the day, the battery was under the command of Lieut. Henry H. Granger. From September 24 to October 24 it was in position in front of Petersburg; engaged at Hatcher's Run under the command of Lieutenant Granger, who with Lieut. Amos Smith was mortally wounded, both dying in hospital before the close of the month. Lieutenant Smith, of the 4th U. S. Artillery, succeeded Lieutenant Granger till the close of the engagement. In 1865 the battery was engaged throughout the Appomattox campaign, being in action on February 5 and 7 at Hatcher's Run. After Lee's surrender it remained in the vicinity of Washington for a few weeks, and returning to Boston, was mustered out June 9, 1865.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Forty-fourth regiment Massachusetts Infantry (Militia). (search)
Forty-fourth regiment Massachusetts Infantry (Militia). Col. Francis L. Lee. Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals. ABCDEFGHIK Number on regimental rolls,— Officers,934–––––––––––43 Enlisted men, Including non-commissioned staff.5–96969798989795979898–975 Totals,–––––––––––––1,018 Enlisted men us of the 44th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was organized at Boston, May 27, 1862, to serve during the pleasure of the President. It was commanded by Maj. Francis L. Lee and was mustered out May 31, 1862. Volunteering for nine months service it completed its organization at Readville, Mass., as the 44th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 12, 1862, Major Lee of the 4th Battalion becoming colonel. It left the State October 22 for New Berne, N. C., and was assigned to Colonel Stevenson's brigade. It engaged soon after its arrival in the Tarboroa expedi
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Forty-sixth regiment Massachusetts Infantry (Militia). (search)
ed staff.5–95768595819398959685–904 Totals,–––––––––––––947 The 46th Infantry, Mass. Volunteer Militia, was recruited in camp at Springfield, Mass., during September and October, 1862, largely through the efforts of Rev. Geo. Bowler, who became colonel of the regiment, although early in the service (Jan. 23, 1863), obliged to resign on account of ill health. It was mustered in from Sept. 24 to Oct. 30, 1862, and was ordered to New Berne, N. C. Arriving November 15, it became part of Colonel Lee's brigade and encamped near the town; two companies under Captain Spooner were detached for duty at Newport barracks. The regiment, under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Shurtleff, took part in the Goldsboroa expedition and remained in camp near the Trent River during the winter. It shared in the reconnoissance on the Trent road March 13, formed part of the garrison at Plymouth, N. C., in April, and shared in the movement to Gum Swamp May 21-22. Two companies left b
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fifty-sixth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
in the siege operations. It shared with the 9th Corps in the action at the Crater July 30, forming part of the division selected to lead the advance immediately after the explosion of the mine, losing many as prisoners, in addition to those killed and wounded. It took part in the movement against the Weldon Railroad in August, sharing in the engagement of August 19, and was present at the battle of Peebles' Farm, or Poplar Spring Church, September 30. Participating in all the duties of the siege during the autumn and winter, it took active part in the assault of April 1, 1865, when, located near the Jerusalem Plank Road, it held with the 5th Mass. Battery an important position throughout the day in the line of Confederate works. Encamping at Burkesville after the fall of Petersburg, it moved after Lee's surrender to Alexandria and was stationed there during the remainder of its service. It was mustered out July 12 and paid off and discharged at Readville, Mass., July 22, 1865.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fifty-seventh regiment Massachusetts Infantry (Militia). (search)
y, and Lieutenant-Colonel Chandler was mortally wounded, dying in the hands of the enemy a few hours after the engagement. It engaged in action at Cold Harbor June 3, and, crossing the James River June 15, took part in the assault of Petersburg June 17, under Capt. J. M. Tucker, who was wounded. As part of the 1st Division, 9th Corps, the regiment led in the assault at the Crater, July 30. It engaged at the Weldon Railroad in August, at Peebles' Farm in September and at the Weldon Railroad again in February, 1865, and in the final operations about Petersburg. It entered the city after its fall and encamped in the vicinity, moving afterward to the Southside Railroad. After Lee's surrender it moved toward Washington and encamped near Tenallytown. On June 20 the 57th and 59th regiments were consolidated as the 57th Infantry, to take effect from June 1. It was mustered out of service July 30, 1865, and, reaching Readville, Mass., August 3, was paid off and discharged Aug. 9, 1865.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Sixty-first regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
to Hatcher's Run in February, 1865. Co. F. joined the command before the close of the previous year; Co. G, Jan. 5, 1865; Co. H, February 15; and Cos. I and K, on March 15. On March 17 the command was transferred to the Independent Brigade under Col. E. H. T. Collis. Acting in support of the 9th Corps in the attack at Fort Sedgwick, April 2, the regiment charged and captured Fort Mahone and held it until the line of works was evacuated by the enemy. Following in pursuit of the enemy until Lee's surrender, it returned to City Point in charge of several thousand prisoners, and, moving to Burkesville, was assigned to the 5th Army Corps, returning to the vicinity of Washington May 12. On June 5 Cos. A, B, C, D and E left the regiment for Massachusetts and were discharged at Readville June 17. The remaining companies, as the 61st Battalion, Provisional Corps, occupied the defences of Washington until their return to Massachusetts, July 22, where they were mustered out of service Aug.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Sixty-second regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
vt. Brig. Gen. U. S. Vols. Field and Staff.Line.companies.Unassigned Recruits.Totals. ABCD Number on regimental rolls,— Officers,18–––––9 Enlisted men,––989894988396 Totals,–––––––405 Enlisted men (included above) commissioned in regiment.–––––––– Enlisted men (included above) serving elsewhere within regiment.–––––––– Actual total of members of regiment,— Officers,18–––––9 Enlisted men,––989894988396 Totals,–––––––405 Killed and died of wounds,— Officers,–––––––– Enlisted men,–––––––– Died by accident or disease,— Officers,–––––––– Enlisted men,–––––112 Died as prisoners,— Officers,–––––––– Enlisted men,–––––––– The 62d Mass. Infantry was in process of formation at Readville, Mass., when news of the surrender of General Lee's army was received. Ansel D. Wass, late colonel