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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)
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, Sailor's Creek and Appomattox.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Twenty-sixth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
eria, and moving in January, 1864, to Franklin. During the winter nearly two-thirds of the regiment re-enlisted for another term of service, passing the time from March 22 to May 4, 1864, on furlough, and, returning, went into camp at Carrollton, La., May 21, moving in June to Morganza. Ordered to Bermuda Hundred, the regiment, as part of the 1st Brigade, 2d Division, 19th Corps, moved, August 14, toward the Shenandoah valley, encamping on the 16th at Berryville, Va. It took part with General Sheridan's army in the movements about Charlestown, Halltown and Berryville, was engaged with loss at the battle of Opequon, September 19, and was present at Fisher's Hill. On October 19 those serving under the original enlistment left for Massachusetts, to be mustered out. The command, as a battalion of five companies, under Captain Chapman, took part at the battle of Cedar Creek October 19, and, being ordered to Winchester, Va., December 14, remained on duty there until May 1, 1865. Returnin
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Thirtieth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
o Sabine Pass, Tex., in September, and encamped for the winter at New Iberia. While in winter quarters three-fourths of the regiment re-enlisted and left New Orleans March 6 for furlough, returning May 16. In July the regiment was sent as part of General Emory's force to the defence of Washington, and, arriving at the capital July 13, marched immediately to the Shenandoah in pursuit of General Early. Returning to Georgetown on the 23d, it moved again into Maryland, and formed part of General Sheridan's forces in movements in the Shenandoah valley, engaging, under command of Capt. S. D. Shipley, in the battles of Opequon, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek. It encamped for the winter at Opequon Crossing, and April 22 returned to Washington. It was ordered to Savannah, Ga., June 1, was stationed at Georgetown, S. C., and afterward at Sumter, and remained more than a year on provost duty, being mustered out at Charleston, S. C., July 5, 1866, the last volunteer organization in Massachuset
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Thirty-fourth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
gaging with loss at the battle of New Market May 15, at Piedmont June 5, and at Lynchburg June 18, General Hunter having succeeded General Sigel in command of the department. Returning from the campaign to Lynchburg, the regiment reached Martinsburg July 11, 1864, met the enemy at Snicker's Gap July 18 and at Winchester on the 24th. In August it moved into Maryland, and, the department being re-enforced by the 6th and 19th Army Corps, the regiment, in command of Major Pratt, shared in General Sheridan's campaign and took part in the battles of Opequon and Fisher's Hill, engaging also at Tom's Brook near Strasburg October 13, where Colonel Wells was mortally wounded, and at Cedar Creek October 19, engaging afterward in provost duty at Newtown, and moving in November to Opequon Crossing for outpost duty. After Colonel Wells' death Col. W. S. Lincoln was promoted to fill his place. As part of the 1st Division, Army of West Virginia, the regiment was ordered, December 17, to join the
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Thirty-eighth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
shared in the Red River expedition, remaining with the brigade as garrison at Alexandria until April 12; when detached it moved to Grand Ecore, and served with the 2d Brigade in the return to Alexandria, engaging at Cane River April 23. At the battle of Mansurn the regiment served under Captain Wyman, Lieutenant-Colonel Richardson being in command of the brigade. It formed part of the forces sent to the defence of Washington in July, 1864, and served during the summer and autumn under General Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley. At the battle of the Opequon, Lieutenant-Colonel Richardson was wounded and the command was taken by Major Allen. The regiment took part at Fisher's Hill and met with loss at Cedar Creek. With Lieutenant-Colonel Richardson in command of the brigade, the regiment under Major Allen left Winchester Jan. 6, 1865, for Baltimore, and was sent a week later to Savannah, Ga., and served there until spring. Moving in March to Morehead City, it served at Goldsboroa du