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Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 8: the siege of Yorktown. (search)
Potomac took place there. The Nineteenth Massachusetts Regiment was made a part of the First Brigade, commanded by Brig. Gen. N. J. T. Dana; of the Second Division, commanded by Brig. Gen. John Sedgwick; of the Second Corps, commanded by Maj. Gen. E. V. Sumner. The two other Brigades of the Division were commanded by Brig. Gen. Gorman and Brig. Gen. Burns. Camp was pitched here as though a long stay was to be made, the men being quartered in Sibley tents, it being the first time they had bezen Sibley tents hastily put up. The ground was so wet that it was impossible to keep dry and the water ran in sheets under and through these tents. On the following day the army moved forward to the close investment of the enemy's works. General Sumner was placed in command of the left wing, consisting of his own and the Fourth Corps. He was in front of the line of the Warwick, while the Third Corps was charged with the operations against Yorktown itself. Sedgwick's Division held the line
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 10: the march to the Chickahominy. (search)
ralled and driven forward to follow the army with other commissary stores, and slaughtered as needed. From Eltham, General Sumner's Corps marched slowly by short stages in consequence of the intolerable condition of the roads, to the Chickahominy,s Bridge, but the bulk of the army lay on the East bank of the river until other bridges could be built, among them being Sumner's Grape-Vine bridge across the great Chickahominy swamp, destined to play a most eventful part in subsequent events rapidms, and in trying to get reinforcements from the East side, great delays and difficulties were met as a consequence. General Sumner led his Corps across, following the sound of cannon, using Grape Vine Bridge for the purpose. It was soon found thatdibows. On reaching the field, the regiment was moved from right to left under fire, but was not actively engaged, General Sumner having arrived just in time to turn defeat into success. The command moved forward on gradually rising ground unti
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 11: battle of Oak Grove. (search)
in the forts and redoubts sent their shells into the woods. While the bombs from the mortars would mount high into the air, they would seemingly remain stationary for an instant and then descend with increasing rapidity into the works of the enemy. At the left, where General Hooker commanded, the country was more open in front. On Wednesday, June 25, several regiments were seen to move out from General Hooker's position, Second Division, Third Corps and soon he sent for one regiment from Sumner's Corps to assist in his proposed attack on the rebel lines in front, at Oak Grove. The Nineteenth regiment was selected and received orders at 8 A. M. to fall in and file over the parapet to form the right of the Union line. After filing along through the dense foliage the regiment reached the wood and formed in line, having passed several skeletons clothed in gray, rebels who had been shot in venturing too near the line, where their comrades had not dared to come for them, or perhaps did
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 15: the rest at Harrison's Landing. (search)
y and after a grand review addressed the troops, expressing great satisfaction at their condition and declaring that he had wanted to see for himself. Rumor began to be rife that the Army was soon to be sent On to Richmond again. On July 22, Sumner's Corps was reviewed and nearly 30,000 troops took part in the parade. Veterans of nearly every fight upon the Peninsula composed this Corps, which won Fair Oaks when it had been lost, and which had the battle of Savage's Station all to themselvee the fine appearance on the review to-day of the Nineteenth Massachusetts and the First Minnesota regiments. The condition of these regiments is an honor to their States, and reflects great credit upon their commanders. By command of Major General Sumner. L. Kip, A. D. C. And A. A. G. W. D. Sedgwick, A. A. G. Official. This praise was a source of much pride to every member of these regiments. On the afternoon of July 31, the camp was startled by artillery firing in the direct
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 16: the march down the Peninsula. (search)
sted that no earthly power could do better with the inadequate transportation at this command, which he requested should be increased. The Second Army Corps of Sumner was the last to leave the Peninsula. The rest of two days had done much toward recuperating the men, and on Monday morning, August 25, the Third Brigade embarked back to the fortifications of Washington. On Monday, Sept. 1, the Union Army, falling back to Washington, entered Fairfax Court House. Porter's, Sigels' and Sumner's corps marched to Chain Bridge by the Flint Hill and the Vienna roads. Without time even to make coffee, the Nineteenth Massachusetts was ordered out and deploye until the entire army had passed. Then the Nineteenth Massachusetts and the First Minnesota regiments were selected as the rear guard for Porter's, Sigel's and Sumner's Corps and were placed under the command of Gen. Oliver O. Howard. Col. Hinks, who was in command of the rest of Dana's Brigade, was chosen with his command as t
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 17: to South Mountain and Antietam. (search)
lamation to the citizens of Maryland on Sept. 7. Meanwhile the command of the Union Army, including both the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Virginia, from which Pope had just been relieved, passed quietly again into the hands of McClellan. He at once took the field again to re-organize the forces, and started in pursuit of Lee. The restoration of McClellan contributed a healthy enthusiasm and on Sept. 7 the Army moved in three columns, the right wing under Burnside, the centre under Sumner and the left under Franklin. Col. Hinks having been relieved of the command of the Brigade by the return of Gen. Dana, took command of the Nineteenth Massachusetts as it started on the march which brought it finally to South Mountain and Antietam. The weather was warm, the regiment had no tents and the rations were not good, still they were on Maryland soil. When the regiment reached Rockville, Sept. 8, they spent one night there and many of the officers visited the Massachusetts regi
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 18: the battle of Antietam. (search)
ernoon and the fruits of victory were lost. Sumner, in his position at the centre of the line, reof the whole plan being to turn Lee's left. Sumner, never hesitating to obey orders, at once put respondent, was probably due to the, fact that Sumner had been educated as a cavalry commander. Cav enemy's centre. Immediately in its rear rode Sumner, the gallant commander of the Corps,—hat in hath the ranks being depleted at every step. Gen. Sumner did not know that there were ten Confederatng up the brigades and firing into them. Gen. Sumner was talking with Col. Kimball, commanding t of that regiment shouted: See the rebels! Gen. Sumner looked in the direction in which Maj. Philbt yet arrived near enough, so that the left of Sumner's Corps was not properly closed on the adjoiniBolivar, Va., Sept. 27, 1862. The losses of Sumner's Second Corps were as follows: First Divisme out with but 14 remaining. The losses of Sumner's Corps—which numbered about 18,000 men, or on[6 more...]<
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 20: to Falmouth, in pursuit of Lee. Burnside supersedes McClellan. (search)
n. At 2 P. M. on Oct. 29 the Nineteenth regiment joined its brigade and took up the line of march for Falmouth, in pursuit of Lee. Gen. Couch was in command, Gen. Sumner having been granted leave of absence. The day was beautiful, the sun shining brightly in a clear sky and the air just cool enough to make marching comfortabld he had upon the hearts of the men. Burnside assumed command immediately and the army was reorganized in three grand divisions, the right being commanded by Gen. Sumner and consisting of his own Second Corps; Gen. O. O. Howard commanding the Second Division and Col. Norman J. Hall, of the Seventh Michigan, the Third Brigade, whre was a small cavalry force of the enemy and a battery of artillery occupying the heights, commonly called Marye's Heights,, beyond Fredericksburg town. Old Bull Sumner, as he was called without irreverence, wanted to push across and capture those heights, but was forbidden and, instead of that, the regiments went into camp to aw
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, Chapter 21: events at Falmouth. (search)
sent a summons across the river for the surrender of the city and his demand had been refused. Then, in accordance with the plan of the commanding general, on the morning of December 11, an attempt was made to lay the pontoons from near the Lacy House on the north bank, directly to Fauquier Street, the main street of Fredericksburg which ran to the river. Two more were begun a third of a mile down the stream and two others a mile and a half farther down, near the house of a Mr. Bernard. Sumner and Hooker were to use those opposite the town and Franklin those farther down. Work was begun at three o'clock in the morning, and the pontoon train moved across a ploughed field to the water's edge. Everything was carried on quietly. Across the river a rebel sentry could be seen by the light of a fire, patrolling the bank. By daylight the work had progressed fairly well, considerable material had been carried to the river, and part of the bridge laid when the rebel sentry heard the
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, chapter 23 (search)
fortunately none of the beverage was lost. He was unharmed, although he was lame for several days. Almost before dinner was concluded orders were received to Fall In and, as everyone was anxious to get into the fight, which they knew was soon to come, the line was quickly formed. The Ninth Corps was in advance, the Second lay in support, in line by Division,—Hancock, French and Howard. From far away upon the left came the roar of Franklin's guns, but the order to advance did not come. Sumner fumed, the fiery Hooker fretted and swore. Hancock stood leaning upon his sword, a silent statue of manly beauty, brave and true as handsome and beloved. French's red face grew redder, and Howard prayed. As the men waited, from the centre came the sound of a sputtering fire that grew momentarily louder. Hooker is engaged Why do we wait? Yet we wait! We wait! Now the Ninth Corps dresses its lines, deploys its columns, and advances. The storm bursts upon the right with dread,
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