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John D. Billings, The history of the Tenth Massachusetts battery of light artillery in the war of the rebellion, Chapter 6: (search)
ight hundred guests. Both of these were in ruins, having been set on fire by shells thrown, we were told, by Union troops the summer previous, to dislodge sharpshooters. It seems that they were actually thrown by the Rebel army,—perhaps the 24th of August, when Sigel's detachment of Pope's army occupied the place, as he was heavily shelled by the enemy at that time, from the ridge of land across the river. The spacious stable, too, that stood near by, was completely destroyed. The walls of quarters. Two horses died; disease nasal gleet and glanders. August 22. Albert N. A. Maxwell reported to quarters. Four horses dropped from the rolls that were sent with Serg't Allard and Privates Abbott, Alden and Chase July 19, 1863. August 24. Harmon Newton reported for duty. Two horses died; disease, glanders. August 25. William Allen reported to quarters. One horse died that was condemned; disease, glanders. August 26. Three horses shot by order of Capt. Birney, A. A. A
John D. Billings, The history of the Tenth Massachusetts battery of light artillery in the war of the rebellion, Chapter 15: (search)
rps, Dec. 7th, 1864. Major,—I herewith transmit to you an appointment as Brevet Major U. S. Vols., conferred upon you by the President upon recommendation of your superior officers. I desire to express my gratification at your reception of so marked a recognition of your gallant and distinguished services. Very Respectfully, Your Obed't Serv't, [Signed] Jno. G. Hazard, Brevet Lieut. Col. Comd'g. Brevet Major J. Henry Sleeper, 10th Mass. Battery. Morning reports. 1864. Aug. 24. Received notice of transfer to general hospital Aug. 12 of privates J. W. Bailey, W. A. Trefry, M. M. Pierce, James Peach, F. A. Munroe. Aug. 25. Capt. Sleeper, privates Devereux, Foster, Ewell, Goodwin, O. P. Brown, Starkweather and Ben. G. Hooper wounded; L. W. Adams, Geo. H. Stetson, Wm. Rawson, Geo. K. Putnam, Chas. A. Mason, and——Thompson wounded and missing; Serg't A. B. Parker, Corp. F. M. Howes, Corp. Geo. A. Smith, privates O. W. Glidden, James S. Bailey, Jr., Richard Martin, <