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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., Third regiment Massachusetts Cavalry. (search)
mn of 1862 the 41st Mass. Infantry, the remaining organization to unite in forming the 3d Cavalry, was recruited at Lynnfield and Boxford, Mass., and, under Col. Thomas E. Chickering of Boston, it left the State Nov. 5, 1862, and took up its quarters at Baton Rouge, La. Sharing in the Teche expedition in April, 1863, it occupied Opelousas and Barreas 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 compa
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)
1 Place unknown,––––––––––––1–––––1 1863. May –, Bayou Jack, La.,––––––––––––––2–––2 May 15, Independence Station, La.––––––––––––––––1–1 June 2, Clinton, La.,–1––––––––––––1–––2 June 2, Brashear City, La.,–1––––––––––––––––1 June 15, Port Hudson, La.,––––1–––––––––––––1 Aug. 3, Jackson, La.,–––2––2–––––––––1–5 Nov. 9, White Plains, La.,–––1––––––––––––––1 Nov. 30, Plane Stores, La.,––1–1–––––––––––––2 Nov. 30, Near Port Hudson, La.––––1–––1–––––––––2 Place unknown,––1–––––––1–––1–1––––––––2 Nov. 30, Near Port Hudson, La.––––1–––1–––––––––2 Place unknown,––1–––
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Second battery Massachusetts Light Artillery. (search)
n,––– Total losses,–2525 Casualties by Engagements. 1864. April 8, Sabine Cross Roads, La.,–22 Active also at Port Hudson, March 13, 1863; Bayou Teche, La., April 13, 1863; Port Hudson, La., May and July, 1863; Vermilion Bayou, La., CarrionPort Hudson, La., May and July, 1863; Vermilion Bayou, La., Carrion Crow Bayou, La., Oct. 15, 1863; Grand Coteau, La., Nov. 3, 1863; Fort Blakely, Ala., April 2, 1865; Daniel's Plantation, Ala., April 2, 1865. The 2d Battery Massachusetts Light Artillery was recruited in Boston during April and May, 1861, and wasn, 19th Army Corps, and was in winter quarters at Baton Rouge until March, 1863, when it joined the expedition against Port Hudson, and later, after its return from the Teche expedition April–May, 1863, it went again to Port Hudson and was engaged iPort Hudson and was engaged in the siege operations there until the surrender. Another expedition into Louisiana with several engagements took place during October and November, 1863. The battery was encamped at New Iberia and then at Franklin until March, 1864, when it
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fourth battery Massachusetts Light Artillery. (search)
2. It was stationed at Baton Rouge, La., until August 21 and then went into camp at Carrollton, La. On October 28, making its bead. quarters at Fort Pike, La., it took part in several expeditions by water; it was engaged without loss at Bonfouca, La., Nov. 26, 1862, and again on December 23. The section which accompanied General Weitzel's brigade through the La Fourche district was engaged at Labadievllle, La., Oct. 25, 1862. In the spring of 1863 the battery took part in the siege of Port Hudson, being in action on May 27 and June 13 and 14. It was next engaged in the expedition to the Teche from Oct. 3 to Nov. 16, 1863, being engaged at Vermilion Bayou, La., October 9 and also on November 11. In January, 1864, almost the entire battery re-enlisted as veteran volunteers, and were on furlough of 30 days from February 11, after which, on April 6, it was stationed at New Orleans, La. On the 5th of September, 1864, it was transferred to Morganza, La., and on September 16 engaged in
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Sixth battery Massachusetts Light Artillery. (search)
Teche, it moved to Brashear City, La., and then to Bayou Boeuf where it remained until April 2. The battery as part of the 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, engaged in the battle of Bisland, La., April 12 to 13, 1863. On May 17 it advanced to Port Hudson, La., remaining there until July 8, being engaged in the assault May 27. The battery was posted at Donaldsonville, La., from July 10 to 30, being engaged at Bayou La Fourche July 13. It was encamped at Thibodeaux, La., from July 30 to Sept. 25,d at New Orleans during the year 1864. The original members by order of the War Department were mustered out of service Jan. 20, 1865. During the month of January, 1865, the battery gained 121 members by recruits and transfers; it remained at New Orleans until July 21 and, sailing on that day for New York, it reached Readville, Mass., August 1, and was paid and disbanded Aug. 10, 1865. Present also at Biloxi, Pass Christian, New Orleans, Brashear City, Houma, Labadieville and Port Hudson.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Twelfth battery Massachusetts Light Artillery. (search)
om April 17 to May 23; returning to New Orleans, it was on duty at various stations in the vicinity during the summer of 1863, and a detachment was stationed at Port Hudson during the siege. The battery was stationed at Port Hudson from October 15 until the close of its term of service. Foraging and reconnoitring expeditions tookPort Hudson from October 15 until the close of its term of service. Foraging and reconnoitring expeditions took place by detachments on Dec. 31, 1863; March 16 and 26, 1864; April 26 and May 6; on the latter date a force of the enemy was met in advance on Port Hudson. Other expeditions took place on May 29, June 18 and August 24; during a part of the time detachments were mounted and equipped in service as cavalry. It suffered no loss by n the latter date a force of the enemy was met in advance on Port Hudson. Other expeditions took place on May 29, June 18 and August 24; during a part of the time detachments were mounted and equipped in service as cavalry. It suffered no loss by action during its service, but much by disease. It was mustered out July 25, 1865.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Thirteenth battery Massachusetts Light Artillery. (search)
ewhere within battery,––– Totals,–22 Actual total of members of battery,7267274 Killed and died of wounds,––– Died by accident and disease,–2626 Died in Confederate prison,––– Total losses,–2626 Active during the Red River campaign; Port Hudson campaign; and engaged at Pleasant Hill and Cane River, La. The 13th Battery was recruited at Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass., and left the State on the De Witt Clinton for New Orleans Jan. 20, 1863. On account of severe storm the vessel put in at Fortress Monroe, and the battery, having lost 57 horses during the passage, remained at Camp Hamilton, Va., for a few weeks, reaching New Orleans May 10. On June 6 it took up its position before Port Hudson in two detachments, one under Captain Hamlin, the other in charge of Lieut. T. W. Terry; so stationed, it was on duty until the surrender, July 8; immediately entering into camp within the works, it remained there during July and August, part of the time under command
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fourth regiment Massachusetts volunteer Infantry (Militia), 3 months and 9 months service. (search)
nt left camp at Lakeville, Mass., Dec. 27, 1862, reached Carrollton, La., February 13, and on March 7 was stationed at Baton Rouge, forming part of the 1st Brigade, 3d Division, 19th Army Corps. It formed part of the land forces in reserve at Port Hudson, March 14, when Banks united with Admiral Farragut in the expedition to gain possession of the Mississippi, and returned with the army to Baton Rouge, moving afterward to Brashear City. It engaged in the attack on Fort Bisland, April 11-13, and joined in the pursuit of the Confederates as far as Franklin. On its return it was stationed at Brashear City while Banks was engaged in the march to Alexandria. May 30 it joined the army before Port Hudson, and took part in the siege, two companies (under Captain Bartlett, who was killed in the action) leading in the assault of June 14. After the surrender the regiment was stationed on garrison duty at the fort until the termination of its service. It returned to Boston Aug. 17, 1863, a
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fourth regiment Massachusetts volunteer Infantry (Militia), 3 months and 9 months service. (search)
Fourth regiment Massachusetts volunteer Infantry (Militia), 3 months and 9 months service. Field and Staff.Line.companies.Totals. ABCDEFGHIK Killed and died of wounds,— 3 months,— Officers,––––––––––––– Enlisted men,–––––––––1––1 9 months,— Officers,–1––––––––––1 Enlisted men,––31–––21–1412 Totals,––––––––––––13 Died by accident or disease,— 3 months,— Officers,––––––––––––– Enlisted men,––––––––––––– 9 months,— Officers,––––––––––––– Enlisted men,––1310131211171062111124 Died as prisoners,— 3 months,— Officers,––––––––––––– Enlisted men,––––––––––––– 9 months,— Officers,––––––––––––– Enlisted men,––––––––––––– Total losses,— 3 months,— Officers,––––––––
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)
d as part of General Williams's Brigade in the movement against Vicksburg, and, returning, took active part at the battle of Baton Rouge August 5, under command of Major Whittemore. Leaving Baton Rouge August 21, it encamped in the vicinity of Carrollton until November 3, moving then to New Orleans. In January, 1863, the regiment was assigned to the 3d Brigade (commanded by Colonel Dudley), 1st Division, 19th Army Corps. It formed part of the land forces operating with Farragut against Port Hudson March 14, and shared in the Port Hudson campaign, engaging at Plains Store May 21, and taking active part during the siege, twice providing volunteers to storm the works. Moving to Donaldsonville after the surrender, it met with loss in the action of July 13; it formed part of the expedition to 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
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