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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)
er 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 Boston, the members of the regiment were paid off and discharged, October 5, at Gallop's Island. Present also at Irish Bend, Henderson Hill, Georgia Landing, Cane River, Muddy Bayou, Piney Woods and Snag Point.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fourth regiment Massachusetts Cavalry. (search)
o Petersburg, being in action at Bermuda Hundred and Drewry's Bluff. In June Cos. E and H of the 3d Battalion, under Captain Ray, were on detached service with the 18th Army Corps. On August 15 these two battalions, under command of Colonel Rand, became a part of the 10th Army Corps and took part in the siege of Petersburg, remaining thus engaged until the spring of 1865. Meanwhile four companies were detached and joined the 24th and 25th Army Corps, remaining with them until their muster out, and taking part with them in the pursuit of the Confederate army and the occupation of Richmond. Cos. I, L and M before Petersburg met at High Bridge, Va., the greatest loss which the regiment suffered during its service. After the surrender of General Lee, all the detachments being united, the regiment remained at Richmond during the summer and autumn of 1865, were mustered out of service November 14, and, returning to Boston, were paid off and discharged at Gallop's Island Nov. 26, 1865.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Seventh battery Massachusetts Light Artillery. (search)
Duvall's Bluff, Ark., one section moving again to St. Charles. On January 15 the battery went to Kennerville, La. On March 18 it joined the 1st Division, 13th Army Corps, to take part in the operations against Mobile; it was on the march until March 27 when it engaged in action at Spanish Fort; from this time until April 8, when it was ordered to Fort Blakely, it was engaged a part of every day in action at the Fort, and on April 9 it engaged in the assault on Fort Blakely. On April 20 it embarked on an expedition up the Mobile and Alabama rivers; encamped near Mobile, Ala., May 16, and reached Galveston, Tex., July 3, moving July 9 to Houston, Tex. On October 1 arrangements were made for the return to Massachusetts, and on October 14 the battery sailed from New Orleans for New York. It reached Boston November 3 and was mustered out at Gallop's Island, Nov. 10, 1865. Present also at South Quay, Somerton, Providence Church Road, Holland's House, Mansura and the siege of Mobile.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Ninth battery Massachusetts Light Artillery. (search)
pying Camp Chase and Camp Barry, Va. From Nov. 19, 1862, to March 29, 1863, it was encamped at Fort Ramsay, moving to Centerville April 17 where it remained until June 25. It had no active service under its original captain, Achille De Vecchi, and was commanded by Capt. John Bigelow in its first day of fight. ing, on July 2, at Gettysburg, losing in half an hour 9 men. Lieutenant Erickson was killed on the field and Lieutenant Whittaker was mortally wounded, dying on July 20. The battery was with the 5th Corps in its advance to Petersburg, Va., in June, 1864, and was engaged with the Corps in many of the siege operations and movements, being engaged at Avery House June 18, with the loss of 2 men, and engaged again June 19 and 20. Having received from Battery 1 the men whose term of service had not yet expired, it participated in the closing engagements at Petersburg, followed in the retreat of the Confederates, and was mustered out at Gallop's Island, Boston harbor, June 6, 1865.
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)
ndred, 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. Returning then to Washington, it was sent to Savannah, Ga., June 3, and served there on guard and provost duty until the expiration of its service. It was mustered out Aug. 26, 1865, and left for Massachusetts September 12, receiving its final discharge and payment at Gallop's Island, Boston harbor, Sept. 18, 1865.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Thirty-first regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
. It took part in the Red River campaign, and was engaged with loss at Sabine Cross Roads, April 8, 1864, under command of Captain Nettleton. Many of the regiment had re-enlisted during the winter, and embarked July 21 for their furlough in Massachusetts, returning September 19, those not re-enlisted having remained during their absence on guard duty at New Orleans, under Captain Morse. The regiment, still serving as cavalry, was stationed at Donaldsonville in November, two companies being detached at Plaquemine. In February the regiment was organized as a battalion of five companies, those whose term of service had expired having been mustered out, and, joined by the detachment at Plaquemine, took part with Lieutenant-Colonel Nettleton in the operations against Mobile, Ala., and occupied the city after the surrender until the close of its service. It was mustered out Sept. 9, 1865, and received its final discharge and payment at Gallop's Island, Boston harbor, Sept. 30, 1865.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Thirty-second regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
movements about Spotsylvania, North Anna and Totopotomoy, engaging, June 3, at Bethesda Church. Crossing the James River June 16, it took part in the assault at Petersburg, June 18-22, where Col. George L. Prescott was mortally wounded. Engaging afterward in the siege, it took part at the Weldon Railroad August 18-21 and at Poplar Spring Church September 30. It was active in the final operations about Petersburg, took part in the pursuit of Lee's Army to Appomattox, and as part of the 3d Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps, received the arms of General Lee's forces at the formal surrender, April 11, 1865. Encamping near Appomattox until May 1, it reached Washington May 12 and remained until the termination of its service. Before its muster out, June 28, 1865, the re-enlisted men and recruits of the 9th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 22d and 39th Mass. Infantries had been added to its numbers. Reaching Boston July 1, it received its final discharge and payment at Gallop's Island July 11, 1865.
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)
giment 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 during April, and returning to Savannah in May, remained until its termination of service. The recruits being transferred to the 26th Mass. Infantry, the regiment returned to Massashusetts, and reaching Boston July 6, was mustered out at Gallop's Island July 13, 1865.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fifty-fourth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
under General Seymour, and took part with loss in the battle of Olustee, February 20. Returning to Morris Island April 18, it remained there during the summer and autumn. Eight companies, under Lieutenant-Colonel Hooper, forming part of the Coast Division, moved to Hilton Head in November, and engaged at Honey Hill and were in reserve at Deveaux Neck. It moved to Graham's Neck December 19 and to Pocotaligo in January, and, entering Charleston February 27, met there its two companies left behind at Morris Island. The regiment took part in an expedition into central South Carolina in April, 1865, meeting the enemy at Boykin's Mills on the 18th. Returning to Charleston in the early part of May, it served by detachments on guard and garrison duty in various parts of the State. It was mustered out of service August 20, at Mount Pleasant, and, reaching Boston by detachments on the 26th and 28th, was discharged at Gallop's Island Sept. 1, and disbanded on Boston Common Sept. 2, 1865.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Condensed history of regiments., Fifty-fifth regiment Massachusetts Infantry. (search)
ng to Charleston harbor April 18-20, it took part in the movement against Charleston July 2, capturing two of the enemy's guns and losing nine men killed and mortally wounded. Eight companies were sent to Hilton Head, S C., in November, forming part of a brigade under Colonel Hartwell, Coast Division. It lost heavily at the battle of Honey Hill, where, Colonel Hartwell being wounded, the command of the regiment was taken by Lieutenant-Colonel Fox. It occupied a position at Boyd's Neck until ordered to Savannah, Ga., in January, 1865. Returning to Hilton Head February 1, it entered Charleston February 20, and shared in an expedition into the interior of South Carolina from February 22 to March 10. Moving, April 19, to Orangeburg, it served by detachments in the vicinity during the remainder of its term of service, and was mustered out at Mount Pleasant Aug. 29, 1865. It was finally paid off and discharged at Gallop's Island, Boston harbor, Sept. 23, and disbanded Sept. 25, 1865.
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