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Hutchinson's Island (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 70
f miles from the city, and camped five and one half miles from it that night. 11th. Placed in position as reserves, on banks of Savannah River, opposite Hutchinson's Island, and confronting the enemy's right flank, being in rear of Third brigade. 12th-20th. We remained in the same position. 21st. Entered the city of Savpnel and shell from the opposing batteries of the enemy in our front, and to a heavy and provoking fire from a confederate gunboat in the far channel, round Hutchinson's Island. I am happy to state but one casualty occurred, namely, the slight wounding of private Terence Sweeney, of company D. Those soldiers, reported as deserterguns. 12th. Regiment lay still. 13th. Had one commissioned officer killed and one man wounded. At night regiment crossed the river, and fortified on Hutchinson Island. 14th. Advanced and took possession of rice-mill and settlement, and fortified our position. Held our position under a severe artillery-fire from the en
Hebron, Conn. (Connecticut, United States) (search for this): chapter 70
six P. M. 21st. Moved at six A. M., toward Eatonton. 22d. Struck Eatonton Branch Railroad, and passing through Milledgeville and over the Oconee River, camped two miles beyond it. 23d. In camp. 24th. Moved at ten A. M., on road to Hebron. 25th. Passed through Hebron. 26th. Entered Sandersville, and passed on to Tennille, on railroad, and camped three miles beyond it. 27th. Moved at seven A. M., and tore up seven miles of railroad, and marched to Davisboro. 28th. BHebron. 26th. Entered Sandersville, and passed on to Tennille, on railroad, and camped three miles beyond it. 27th. Moved at seven A. M., and tore up seven miles of railroad, and marched to Davisboro. 28th. Brigade detached to guard the corps headquarters train. Marched to Spears's Station on railroad. 29th. Brigade again detached. Moved by byroad to Station Ten and a Half. Tore up rail road to bridge over Ogeechee River, and 30th. Burned the bridge, and then marched to Louisville, via Watkins's Bridge, reaching camp of division at twelve P. M. December 1.--Moved at eight A. M., and camped beyond Birdsville. 2d. Moved at six A. M. toward Millen. Camped at Buckhead Creek. 3d. M
Resaca (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 70
eral Geary. October tenth, started on a foraging expedition, which proved highly successful; returning on the thirteenth, having marched about forty (40) miles. On the nineteenth, in company with the brigade, we embarked on a train for East-Point; after reaching which place, we marched about two miles on the West-Point Railroad, where we stood guard while the track was torn up by a negro gang, the iron being loaded on the train to be sent to repair the track on the Chattanooga Railroad near Resaca. On the two following days, were employed similarly taking up the iron also on the Macon road, four (4) miles below East-Point. On Sunday, October twenty-fourth, the regiment was hurriedly ordered out with the brigade, to march toward East-Point to support the Second brigade, Second division, who, being in that vicinity after railroad iron, were reported to have been attacked by a rebel force. After marching in that direction about a mile, we halted and stacked arms. After remaining abou
Jonesborough (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 70
ssed through the capital city at eight P. M. Crossed the Oconee River, and bivouacked one mile east of the city at eleven P. M. 23d. Remained in camp till one P. M., when regiment and brigade, with one brigade of the First division, went out three miles toward Gordon, and destroyed railroad track. Returned to camp at seven P. M. 24th. Seven A. M., marched into the main road, and halted until the Fourteenth corps passed. Resumed march, and bivouacked at dark one mile south-east of Town Creek. 25th. Marched nine A. M., as far as Buffalo Creek Swamp. Remained until nine bridges, destroyed by rebels, were rebuilt across the swamp. At eight P. M., moved across, and bivouacked at half-past 9 P. M. 26th. Marched at seven A. M., the regiment guarding ammunition-train. Passed through Sandersville at half-past 1 P. M. Marched to Tennille Station, on the Macon and Savannah Railroad, reaching that point at half-past 3 P. M. Our division, with the First, destroyed the depot and
Covington (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 70
provost-guard. The regiment was continued upon this duty during the occupation of the city by our forces. During this period no foraging-parties were sent out, but a small detail accompanied two general foraging expeditions, and brought in each time a wagonload of corn-fodder. November sixteenth, the regiment broke camp and started upon the march with the other regiments of the provost-guard, in the rear of the Fourteenth corps. It moved on the line of the Augusta Railroad as far as Covington, thence south through Eatonton to Milledgeville, reaching the latter place November twenty-third. At this point the regiment joined the brigade, and has since remained with it. Daily foraging expeditions were sent out, from November eighteenth to December tenth, inclusive. During the march the regiment was supplied almost entirely from the country. The following is as accurate a statement as I am able to give of the supplies so obtained: Three hundred and thirty (330) bushels pota
Paraclifta (Arkansas, United States) (search for this): chapter 70
half-past 7 A. M., and marched south from the railroad, on the west bank of the Oconee River. Encamped at five P. M., after having marched about fifteen (15) miles. Monday, November twenty-first, left our encampment at eight A. M., marching in a southerly direction; raining hard the greater part of the day. Halted for the night at five P. M.; marched about twelve (12) miles. Tuesday, November twenty-second, we left camp at forty-five minutes past six A. M., and about noon, crossed Little River on a pontoon-bridge. About half-past 4 P. M., came in sight of Milledgeville. After numerous halts, we at last entered the city, and passing through the city, crossed the Oconee River on a toll-bridge, and encamped about a mile from the river, going into camp at ten minutes past eight P. M., having marched about twenty miles. Wednesday, November twenty-third, remained in camp until two P. M., when we fell in and marched to the Gordon Railroad depot, and soon after commenced the destr
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 70
foraging expeditions, the regiment a second time assisted in procuring a large amount of forage, being absent three days in the direction of Stone Mountain. From the time of returning, nothing of moment transpired in the command to the fifteenth of November, other than ordinary camp duty, with the necessary preparations for an active campaign. Third. The regiment left Atlanta on the fifteenth of November, and on the twenty-second, was among the first troops that entered the capital of Georgia. During the march to Milledgeville, all public property and matter available to the enemy was either destroyed or appropriated; among the rest, the noted and extensive Dunham tannery and shoe manufactory, near Eatonton, in which duty the regiment participated. On the twenty-third, the command was engaged and assisted in destroying the railroad from Milledgeville, in the direction of Gordon Junction, returning the same night, and leaving Milledgeville on the twenty-fourth. On the twenty-s
Madison, Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 70
at half-past 7 A. M., halting in the village of Rutledge for dinner. Encamped within a mile of Madison at half-past 6 P. M., having marched about eighteen (18) miles. Saturday, November nineteenth, left camp at five A. M.; marched through Madison at daybreak in a moderate rain, which ceased about seven o'clock. Halted near Buckhead for dinner. At four P. M., encamped for the night. After sped at half-past 5 P. M., one mile from Madison. 19th. Moved at five A. M., passing through Madison. Halted for dinner at Buckhead Station, and continuing the march to within one and one half mi 17th. On the march. 18th. Left camp at half-past 7 A. M., and encamped at night near Madison, Georgia. 19th. Passed through Madison, Georgia, at daylight; regiment in advance of the divisioMadison, Georgia, at daylight; regiment in advance of the division, destroying railroad. 20th. On the march, destroying railroad at night, and encamped. 21st. On the march. 22d. On the march. Reached Milledgeville, Georgia, at six P. M. 23d. Lay in
Savannah River (United States) (search for this): chapter 70
ch we passed, losing no men by straggling or capture, arriving in front of Savannah on December tenth, and were posted on the left of the line, resting on the Savannah River, until the fourteenth of the month, when I was ordered to report with my regiment to Lieutenant-Colonel Jackson, One Hundred and Thirty-fourth New-York voluntn Railroad nine and one half miles from the city, and camped five and one half miles from it that night. 11th. Placed in position as reserves, on banks of Savannah River, opposite Hutchinson's Island, and confronting the enemy's right flank, being in rear of Third brigade. 12th-20th. We remained in the same position. 21-train. Passed the fort and obstructions in the road; crossed the Charleston and Savannah Railroad, and moved down on the main road, between the railroad and Savannah River, to within five miles of Savannah, and bivouacked. 11th. At eight A. M. advanced toward the city, and drove the enemy into their works. The siege of Sava
Decatur, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 70
ng terminated all right. On the twenty-sixth, we again started on an expedition for forage via Decatur. Returned on the twenty-ninth, after having marched about fifty( 50) miles, obtaining an abundsly, we formed line at seven A. M., starting at half-past 7 A. M., moved out of the city on the Decatur road at two P. M., halted near Decatur for dinner. After dinner, resumed the march, which was Decatur for dinner. After dinner, resumed the march, which was continued until half-past 4 A. M., on Wednesday, November sixteenth, when we halted, rested, and breakfasted, resuming the march at fifteen minutes past seven A. M. Camped for the night at fifteenh corn, and returned to Atlanta on the twenty-fourth. 29th. Moved with the First brigade to Decatur, and formed portion of rear-guard to a forage train, coming in same day. November 5.--Moved e returned to our old quarters. November 15.--Broke camp at seven A. M., moving out upon the Decatur road. Camped at twelve P. M., near Stone Mountain. 16th. Moved at eight A. M.; led the cor
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