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Operations before Savannah.

December 12.

Third regiment Wisconsin volunteers crossed to Argyle Island. Steamer Resolute captured.

December 13.

The remainder of the Third brigade, First division, moved to Cherokee Hill to protect the rear, and formed connection on its left with portion of Fourteenth corps.

December 14.

Two regiments of Second division pushed over on to Hutchinson's Island.

December 15.

Second regiment Massachusetts volunteers reenforced Third regiment Wisconsin volunteers on Argyle Island.

December 16.

Second brigade, Third division, relieved remainder of Second brigade, First division, the latter crossing over to Argyle Island.

December 19.

The regiments of the Second brigade, First division, crossed over to the South-Carolina shore and intrenched themselves between Clydesdale Creek and the house of Mr. Izzard.

December 21.

Savannah having been evacuated by the enemy, the Second division took possession of the city early in the morning. The Third and First divisions arrived during the day.


Van Nostrand. New York, New York. 1866.

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