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Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories 553 553 Browse Search
Brigadier-General Ellison Capers, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 5, South Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 22 22 Browse Search
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 10: The Armies and the Leaders. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 14 14 Browse Search
William F. Fox, Lt. Col. U. S. V., Regimental Losses in the American Civil War, 1861-1865: A Treatise on the extent and nature of the mortuary losses in the Union regiments, with full and exhaustive statistics compiled from the official records on file in the state military bureaus and at Washington 13 13 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2 9 9 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments. 9 9 Browse Search
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 7: Prisons and Hospitals. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 8 8 Browse Search
Hon. J. L. M. Curry , LL.D., William Robertson Garrett , A. M. , Ph.D., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 1.1, Legal Justification of the South in secession, The South as a factor in the territorial expansion of the United States (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 7 7 Browse Search
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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)
red by Philip Baybutt of Co. A. In the battle of Cedar Creek the regiment met its saddest loss, Colonel Lowell being wounded there, and dying the next day at Middletown, Va. The regiment went into winter 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, bei
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Third regiment Massachusetts Cavalry. (search)
s Lauding. On June 17 the four organizations united to form the 3d Cavalry, under Colonel Chickering. The regiment took part in the siege of Port Hudson, and in the spring of 1864 it began its part in the Red River campaign; in the latter part of July, organized as infantry, it was transferred to Maryland, becoming part of the 2d Brigade, 19th Army Corps, and engaged in the battles of the Opequon and Cedar Creek, going into winter quarters at Pleasant Valley, Md., on Dec. 28, 1864. In February, 1865, it was again equipped as cavalry, and in March returned to Virginia. At the close of the previous year the three independent cavalry companies were mustered out and their places were filled by other Massachusetts men. On May 20 those who had originally formed the 41st Infantry were mustered out. The regiment left Washington for Fort Leavenworth, Kan., June 14, 1865; served in Kansas and Nebraska during the summer, and was mustered out of service Sept. 28, 1865. Proceeding at once to B
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fifth regiment Massachusetts Cavalry. (search)
tring expeditions and picket duty. The most severe engagement in which the regiment took part occurred at Baylor's Farm, on the Petersburg Road, in June; Colonel Russell being wounded here, the command was assumed by Maj. H. P. Bowditch. For a time the regiment was a part of Hincks' Division, Wild's Brigade, 18th Army Corps, and was on duty before Petersburg; but on June 29 it was assigned to the 10th Corps, and was stationed at Point Lookout, Md., during the remainder of the year. In February, 1865, under Colonel Adams, Colonel Russell having resigned, the regiment took part in the siege of Petersburg, and after the surrender encamped in the vicinity of City Point until June, when it was ordered to Clarksville, Tex.; here it remained until Oct. 31, 1865, when it was mustered out of service, having been since August 1 under command of Col. Samuel E. Chamberlain. After its muster out the regiment returned to Massachusetts, and in the latter part of November, 1865, was paid off and d
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fifteenth battery Massachusetts Light Artillery. (search)
, April 9, and went into camp there, spending a week at Brashear City in May, being at this time under command of Lieut. J. W. Kirk. On June 3 it was stationed at two small forts in Louisiana, and on December 29 it moved to Lakeport, La., and engaged in an expedition to Madisonville, La., from Jan. 2 to Feb. 15, 1864; removing to New Orleans, February 20, it remained encamped in the vicinity until October 17, when it moved to White River, Ark.; it was stationed at Duvall's Bluff for a time, going to Memphis, Tenn., November 27, where it remained until the close of the year. In February, 1865, the battery joined the 2d Division, 13th Army Corps, in Florida, and on April 2 took up its position before Fort Blakely, Ala., and engaged in the siege and capture, on April 9, being under command of Lieut. Albert Rouse. Returning to Mobile, it encamped at Fort Gaines until July 20, when it set out on its return to Massachusttts, reaching Readville August 1, and was mustered out Aug. 4, 1865.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Thirty-seventh regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
t of the forces sent to protect Washington against the advance of General Early, it reached the city July 12, and went into action immediately at Fort Stevens. It took part in the operations against Early in the Shenandoah Valley, suffering loss at Charlestown August 21, and losing more heavily at the Opequon September 19, after which it was stationed as provost guard at Winchester. The regiment rejoined the Army of the Potomac before Petersburg December 16; engaged at Hatcher's Run in February, 1865; took part under Major Tyler in the action of March 25, and served under Captain Hopkins in the final assault of April 2. It was actively engaged with loss at Sailor's Creek, and, following Lee's army to Appomattox, it was placed after the surrender in guard of the South Side railroad. Returning to the vicinity of Washington June 2, it remained encamped at Bailey's Cross Roads until June 21, when it was mustered out of service, the re-enlisted men being transferred to the 20th Mass. In
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Thirty-ninth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
Plank Road; while here (on July 11), Colonel Davis was mortally wounded. The regiment took part in the movement to the Weldon Railroad in August, and in the battle of the 19th and 20th Lieutenant-Colonel Peirson, in command, was severely wounded, his place being taken by Capt. F. R. Kinsley who was made prisoner the following day, leaving the regiment for several months under Captain Nelson. It engaged in the expedition to the Weldon Railroad in December, took part at Hatcher's Run in February, 1865, and suffered loss at Gravelly Run March 31, when Major Tremlett, who had commanded the regiment since Nov. 5, 1864, was wounded, dying from the effects on June 6. The command was active at Five Forks on the next day and followed the Confederate Army to Appomattox, encamping at South Side Railroad after the surrender. It reached Arlington Heights May 12 and was mustered out of service June 2, 1865, those whose term of service had not yet expired being transferred to the 32d Mass. Infan
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)
ly, 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., Fifty-eighth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
of June 17 and in the movement at the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad on the next day. As part of the 9th Corps it shared in the advance into the Crater after the explosion of the mine, July 30, losing three officers and eighty-one men taken prisoners, besides those killed and mortally wounded. At the battle of Poplar Spring Church, Sept. 30, 1864, all but one officer and about ten men of those engaged were made prisoners. Gaining a few men by those returning from detached service and by recruits, the command was placed at Hancock Station, and shared in picket and fatigue duty during the remainder of the year. In February, 1865, Co. K arrived from Massachusetts. The regiment took part in the assault of Petersburg April 2, and after its fall was stationed at Burkesville and Farmville. Returning, it reached Alexandria April 28, and encamped in the vicinity until the expiration of its term of service. Reaching Readville, Mass., July 18, it was paid off and discharged July 26, 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)
s. Infantry, the last regiment to leave the State, was recruited for one year's service at Gallop's Island, Boston harbor, during the autumn and winter of 1864-65. Five companies, forming a battalion under command of Lieut.-Col. Charles F. Walcott, left the State October 7 for City Point, Va., and were assigned to the Engineer Brigade, under General Benham. The regiment was ordered to the front of Petersburg for two days in December and for a week during the movement 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