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Philadelphia City Troop.

Tendered services to the Government April 15, 1861.

Not at first accepted, but finally mustered in May 13, [1570] 1861.

Moved to Carlisle, Pa., May 29-30.

Attached to George H. Thomas' Command.

Moved to Chambersburg May 31, and to Greencastle June 7.

To Williamsport June 12.

Advance to Falling Waters June 17.

Action at Falling Waters July 2.

Bunker Hill July 2.

Occupation of Martinsburg July 3.

Advance to Bunker Hill July 6.

Bunker Hill July 15.

Occupation of Charlestown July 17.

Moved to Harper's Ferry July 21.

To Sandy Hook August 3.

Guard Kelly's and Antietam Fords and Charlestown Road.

Mustered out August 17, 1861.

Again tendered services May, 1862, and August, 1862.

Not accepted.

Tendered services June 16, 1863.

Accepted June 18.

Moved to Gettysburg, Pa., to observe enemy. Driven from South Mountain and Gettysburg June 26, and from York to Wrightsville June 27.

Retreat to Columbia and duty there till July 4.

Moved to Harrisburg. Relieved from duty July 31, 1863.

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