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22nd (search for this): chapter 8.58
History of Lane's North Carolina brigade. By Gen. James H. Lane. Battle of Jericho Ford — report of General Lane. Headquarters Lane's brigade, September 20, 1864. Major,--I have the honor to report that we left the church in the neighborhood of Spotsylvania Courthouse after dark on the 21st of May, marched until 2 o'clock that night, resumed our march at 4 1/2 o'clock on the morning of the 22d, and bivouaced about noon that day near Hewlett's Station, on the Central railroad. At 6 o'clock A. M., on the 23d, we moved still further down the railroad, and about noon went into camp close to the South Anna river and near Anderson's Station. That afternoon we were ordered up the railroad, formed line of battle on the right of McGowan, perpendicular to the road, and threw forward a portion of our sharp-shooters. The Seventh regiment was soon afterwards detached to guard a ford on the river. We were subsequently ordered still further up the road — our sharp-shooters being lef
23rd (search for this): chapter 8.58
h Carolina brigade. By Gen. James H. Lane. Battle of Jericho Ford — report of General Lane. Headquarters Lane's brigade, September 20, 1864. Major,--I have the honor to report that we left the church in the neighborhood of Spotsylvania Courthouse after dark on the 21st of May, marched until 2 o'clock that night, resumed our march at 4 1/2 o'clock on the morning of the 22d, and bivouaced about noon that day near Hewlett's Station, on the Central railroad. At 6 o'clock A. M., on the 23d, we moved still further down the railroad, and about noon went into camp close to the South Anna river and near Anderson's Station. That afternoon we were ordered up the railroad, formed line of battle on the right of McGowan, perpendicular to the road, and threw forward a portion of our sharp-shooters. The Seventh regiment was soon afterwards detached to guard a ford on the river. We were subsequently ordered still further up the road — our sharp-shooters being left deployed in front of o
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is the highest honor that could be paid to North Carolina. Let every soldier treasure it up as a memento of inestimable value: Headquarters army of Northern Virginia, August 29th, 1864. His Excellency Z. B. Vance, Governor of North Carolina: * * * * * * * * * I have been frequently called upon to mention the services of North Carolina soldiers in this army, but their gallantry and conduct were never more deserving the admiration than in the engagement at Reames's Station on the 25th instant. The brigades of Generals Cook, McRae and Lane, the last under the temporary command of General Conner, advanced through a thick abattis of felled trees under a heavy fire of musketry and artillery, and carried the enemy's works with a steady courage, that elicited the warm commendation of their corps and division commanders and the admiration of the army. * * * * * I am with great respect your obedient servant, R. E. Lee, General. What President Davis said. At Charlotte, du
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38 Thirty-seventh N. C. Regiment 1219 222224 Grand Total110574 10694100 Oficers killed. Twenty-eighth regiment--Lieutenant H. I. Costner, Company B. Officers wounded. Twenty-eighth regiment--Lieutenant R. D. Rhyne, Company B. Thirty-third regiment--Captain J. A. Weston, Company F; Lieutenant J. W. Gibbs, Company F. Thirty-seventh regiment--Lieutenant I. B. Somerville, Company B; Lieutenant I. M. Grimsley, Company K. Action at Storr's farm on Tottapottamoi Creek. On the 27th we left Anderson's and bivouaced that night near Ashland. Next morning we resumed our march at 3 o'clock and camped that afternoon near Shady Grove church, where we remained until the afternoon of the 29th, when we were ordered back a short distance and bivouaced for the night near Atlee's. Next morning we formed line of battle on the right of McGowan and intrenched near the railroad. On the 31st we were ordered to Storr's (or Stowe's) farm, on the Tottapottamoi creek, near Pole Green churc
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Lieutenant R. D. Rhyne, Company B. Thirty-third regiment--Captain J. A. Weston, Company F; Lieutenant J. W. Gibbs, Company F. Thirty-seventh regiment--Lieutenant I. B. Somerville, Company B; Lieutenant I. M. Grimsley, Company K. Action at Storr's farm on Tottapottamoi Creek. On the 27th we left Anderson's and bivouaced that night near Ashland. Next morning we resumed our march at 3 o'clock and camped that afternoon near Shady Grove church, where we remained until the afternoon of the 29th, when we were ordered back a short distance and bivouaced for the night near Atlee's. Next morning we formed line of battle on the right of McGowan and intrenched near the railroad. On the 31st we were ordered to Storr's (or Stowe's) farm, on the Tottapottamoi creek, near Pole Green church, where we relieved Wofford's brigade. We were here engaged in very heavy skirmishing all that day, besides being subjected to a terrible artillery fire, losing about twenty killed and wounded. On the 1
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eutenant I. M. Grimsley, Company K. Action at Storr's farm on Tottapottamoi Creek. On the 27th we left Anderson's and bivouaced that night near Ashland. Next morning we resumed our march at 3 o'clock and camped that afternoon near Shady Grove church, where we remained until the afternoon of the 29th, when we were ordered back a short distance and bivouaced for the night near Atlee's. Next morning we formed line of battle on the right of McGowan and intrenched near the railroad. On the 31st we were ordered to Storr's (or Stowe's) farm, on the Tottapottamoi creek, near Pole Green church, where we relieved Wofford's brigade. We were here engaged in very heavy skirmishing all that day, besides being subjected to a terrible artillery fire, losing about twenty killed and wounded. On the 1st of June we moved back and built a new line of works, the old one being held by a strong line of skirmishers. Supports Wharton's brigade at Turkey Ridge. Next day we marched to Cold Har
May 21st (search for this): chapter 8.58
History of Lane's North Carolina brigade. By Gen. James H. Lane. Battle of Jericho Ford — report of General Lane. Headquarters Lane's brigade, September 20, 1864. Major,--I have the honor to report that we left the church in the neighborhood of Spotsylvania Courthouse after dark on the 21st of May, marched until 2 o'clock that night, resumed our march at 4 1/2 o'clock on the morning of the 22d, and bivouaced about noon that day near Hewlett's Station, on the Central railroad. At 6 o'clock A. M., on the 23d, we moved still further down the railroad, and about noon went into camp close to the South Anna river and near Anderson's Station. That afternoon we were ordered up the railroad, formed line of battle on the right of McGowan, perpendicular to the road, and threw forward a portion of our sharp-shooters. The Seventh regiment was soon afterwards detached to guard a ford on the river. We were subsequently ordered still further up the road — our sharp-shooters being lef
May 23rd (search for this): chapter 8.58
then formed on the railroad and commenced fortifying, but before day we were moved to Anderson's Station, where we intrenched and remained until the 27th. I regret to have to state that Lieutenant H. I. Costner, Company B, Twenty-eighth regiment, was killed in this engagement. Lieutenant Costner was a brave officer and conscientious in the discharge of all his duties. Lieutenant Jno. M. Cochran, Co. D, Thirty-seventh regiment, behaved very handsomely. List of casualties on the 23d of May, at Jericho Ford. killed.wounded.missing.Total.aggregate. Officers.Men.Officers.Men.Officers.Men.Officers.Men.Officers and Men. Seventh N. C. Regiment   1 1 22 Eighteenth N. C. Regiment   4 2 66 Twenty-eighth N. C. Regiment14123 122830 Thirty-third N. C. Regiment 5227 423638 Thirty-seventh N. C. Regiment 1219 222224 Grand Total110574 10694100 Oficers killed. Twenty-eighth regiment--Lieutenant H. I. Costner, Company B. Officers wounded. Twenty-eighth regiment-
May 24th (search for this): chapter 8.58
ng held by a strong line of skirmishers. Supports Wharton's brigade at Turkey Ridge. Next day we marched to Cold Harbour, where we intrenched on the second line. That afternoon we supported Wharton's brigade in its advance upon Turkey Ridge, and afterwards took position between that brigade and Thomas's, on the right, near the McGee house. Here I was wounded by one of the enemy's sharp-shooters, and the command of the brigade devolved upon Colonel Jno. D. Barry. Casualties from May 24th to June 3d, inclusive. killed.wounded.missing.Total.aggregate. Officers.Men.Officers.Men.Officers.Men.Officers.Men.Officers and Men. General Staff  1   1 1 Seventh N. C. Regiment  24  246 Eighteenth N. C. Regiment 116  178 Twenty-eighth N. C. Regiment 1 6   77 Thirty-third N. C. Regiment 1 1   22 Thirty-seventh N. C. Regiment 115  167 Grand total 4522  52631 Officers wounded. General Staff--Brigadier-General James H. Lane. Seventh regiment--Captain J.
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hen we were ordered back a short distance and bivouaced for the night near Atlee's. Next morning we formed line of battle on the right of McGowan and intrenched near the railroad. On the 31st we were ordered to Storr's (or Stowe's) farm, on the Tottapottamoi creek, near Pole Green church, where we relieved Wofford's brigade. We were here engaged in very heavy skirmishing all that day, besides being subjected to a terrible artillery fire, losing about twenty killed and wounded. On the 1st of June we moved back and built a new line of works, the old one being held by a strong line of skirmishers. Supports Wharton's brigade at Turkey Ridge. Next day we marched to Cold Harbour, where we intrenched on the second line. That afternoon we supported Wharton's brigade in its advance upon Turkey Ridge, and afterwards took position between that brigade and Thomas's, on the right, near the McGee house. Here I was wounded by one of the enemy's sharp-shooters, and the command of the b
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