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The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 99 (search)
we were ordered to Jonesborough, my command acting as rear guard for our corps. September 4, campeka aeuth of Jonesborough on right of railway, and moved to west of town behind old rebel works. September 5, ordered to be in readiness to move by daylight, and about 10 o'clock formed line refused on right of brigade about 100 yards off; rebels advanced in our front and we fell slowly back through town to some old rebel works of 1st instant, left of brigade resting on railway. Relieved next morning, September 6, by Third Division, which virtually ended our part taken in the campaign. Epitome: I left Ringgold, Ga., May 7, 1864, with 314 guns, and entered Atlanta, September 8, 1864, with 249 guns. My casualties were-2 officers killed and 10 wounded; 7 enlisted men killed, 3 died of wounds; 40 wounded, and 1 man missing; total, 12 killed, 50 wounded, and 1 missing. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, C. E. Briant, Lieutenant-Colonel, Comdg. Eighty-eighth Indiana Vols.
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 103 (search)
f the enemy's works, which was held until August 21, at 8 p. m., when the regiment moved with the brigade around the left flank of the rebel army. August 28, came to the Montgomery railroad. six miles west of East Point. August 29, deployed as skirmishers in front of the brigade; moved east upon the Montgomery railroad, driving rebel cavalry about two miles, and moved back same day to point of departure. From that date until the present our movements have been merely marches, with the single exception. of the retreat in the face of the enemy and in line of battle on September 6, when our skirmishers were engaged with the enemy, and 1 man was reported missing. The total casualties to the regiment during the campaign are as follows: Killed, 19; wounded, 90; taken prisoners, 3; total, 112. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, M. H. Fitch, Major, Comdg. Twenty-first Wisconsin Volunteers. Capt. J. W. Ford, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 1st Brig., Ist Div., 14th Army Corps.
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 106 (search)
ell back a short distance and reformed. The color-bearer having been killed, the colors were left between the hostile lines. In order to cover them by our fire and prevent their capture by the enemy, the regiment was held in the woods in advance of the rest of the line, which had retired to the works in the edge of the woods. The colors were thus saved from capture and were recovered in the second charge. After a brief interval theregiment again charged with the rest of the line and the Thirty-eighth Indiana of the second line. The enemy was dislodged, after a desperate struggle, from the portion of his works on the right of the railroad, and did not regain them. Seven prisoners were captured and taken to the rear by men belonging to my command. We held the ground fought over by our picket-line, and next morning occupied Jonesborough. Lew. E. Hicks, Captain, Comdg. Sixty-ninth Regiment Ohio Vet. Vols. Lieut. H. O. Montague, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, Third Brigade.
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 107 (search)
ost severe fire sustained at any one time was on the 7th of August. In that charge we were subjected to a direct oblique and enfilading fire of both artillery and musketry from the time we left our works till we took possession of their rifle-pits. The conduct of the officers and men of this battalion during this campaign was entirely satisfactory to myself and highly creditable to them. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant. Horace Jewett, Captain, Fifteenth Infantry, Comdg. First Battalion. Capt. W. J. Fetterman, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 2d Brig., 1st Div., 14th Army Corps. camp First Battalion, Fifteenth Infantry, September 3, 1864. sir: I have the honor to report that on the 1st of September a detachment of the Fifteenth Infantry, consisting of four companies of the First, namely, C, F, G, and H, consolidated, and Companies A, B, and C of the Third Battalion, under my command, were in bivouac about five miles from Jonesborough. Between the hours of 7 an
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 112 (search)
d enlisted men, by name, during the campaign, and marked E. Omitted. All which is respectfully submitted. R. B. Hull, Captain, Eighteenth U. S. Infantry, Comdg. Detachment. Capt. William J. Fetterman, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 2d Brig., 1st Div., 14th Army Corps. supplemental report. Hdqrs. detachment Eighteenth Infanheir dangers and hardships, and at all times ably and faithfully performed their arduous and responsible duties. R. B. Hull, Captain, Eighteenth U. S. Infantry, Comdg. Detachment. Hdqrs. detachment Eighteenth U. S. Infantry, Battle-field of Jonesborough, September 3, 1864. Captain: I have the honor to submit the followins taken and formations made necessary by our movements, possessed and exercised complete control over their companies and commands. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. B. Hull, Captain, Eighteenth Infantry, Comdg. Detachment. Capt. William J. Fetterman, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 2d Brig., 1st Div.. 14th Army Corps.
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 114 (search)
ing the enemy or in the endurance of privation and fatigue. To this spirit we may ascribe the success which has crowned the efforts of our army. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, James Mooney, Capt., Nineteenth Regt. U. S. Infty., Comdg. First Battalion. Capt. W. J. Fetterman, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 2d Brig., 1st Div., 14th Army Corps. Hdqrs. First Battalion, 19TH U. S. Infantry, Camp at Jonesborough, Ga., September 2, 1864. Captain: I have the honor to give, for the . Enlisted men-killed, 4; wounded, 11; missing, 5; total, 20. Aggregate. 21. First Lieut. G. W. Johnson (slightly wounded), First Lieut. A. B. Carpenter, and First Lieut. Douglas Edwards, acting adjutant, performed their duty with credit to themselves and to the service. The men behaved well. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, James Mooney, Captain, Nineteenth Regiment U. S. Infantry, Comdg. Capt. W. J. Fetterman, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 2d Brig., 1st Div., 14th Army Corps.
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 115 (search)
rom a position, or failed to perform all that was expected of them. I would in an especial manner express my satisfaction and gratitude to the gentlemen of my staff-Lieutenant Devol, acting assistant adjutant-general; Captain Markland, inspector; Lieutenant Dewey, aide-de-camp; Lieutenant Lamb, provost-marshal; Captain Clark, acting assistant quartermaster; Captain Smith, acting commissary of subsistence-who performed their appropriate duties in a manner worthy of all praise. We captured prisoners, and turned them over to the proper authorities. My loss in the campaign in killed and wounded is only 256. When the number and severity of the engagements in which we participated are considered, this is a very gratifying report. I send with this a list of the names of killed and wounded. Not found. Respectfully, your obedient servant, B. F. Scribner, Colonel Thirty-eighth Indiana, Comdg. Third Brigade. Lieut. W. J. Lyster, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., First Div., 14th Army Corps.
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 116 (search)
sistance. To the members of my staff I am also indebted for the energy and fidelity with which they have performed their respective duties. --Very respectfully, your obedient servant, M. F. Moore, Colonel Sixty-ninth Ohio Vet. Vol. Infty., Comdg. Brig. Capt. G. W. Smith, Actg. Asst. Adj. Gen., First Div., 14th Army Corps. Inclosure. Casualties in the Third brigade during the campaign in Northern Georgia up to September 8, 1864. Zzz The above list does not contain thninth Ohio Vet. Vol. Infty., Comdg. Brig. Capt. G. W. Smith, Actg. Asst. Adj. Gen., First Div., 14th Army Corps. Inclosure. Casualties in the Third brigade during the campaign in Northern Georgia up to September 8, 1864. Zzz The above list does not contain the casualties of the Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania, as no report could be obtained from that regiment. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, M. F. Moore, Colonel Sixty-ninth Ohio Vet. Vol. Infty., Comdg. Brig.
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 119 (search)
months, although exposed to almost continuous fire, hard labor, and marches, both officers and men have at all times acted with alacrity, energy, and cheerfulness. Very respectfully, your most obedient servant, D. F. Griffin, Lieut. Col., Comdg. Thirty-eighth Indiana Vet. Vol. Infty. Lieut. H. O. Montague, A. A. A. G., Third Brig., First Div., 14th Army Corps. Inclosure. B. List of casualties in Thirty-eighth Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry, during the campaign in Geoir support, losing 5 enlisted men wounded in the affray. On the night of the 9th the enemy abandoned their main works north of Chattahoochee River, burning the railroad bridge. From July 10 until 15 the command lay in reserve on north side of river. Below I give list of casualties. Nominal list omitted. Recapitulation: Killed, 1; wounded, 8; total, 9. D. T. Griffin, Lieut. Col., Comdg. Thirty-eighth Indiana Vet. Vol. Infty. Col. Josiah given, Seventy-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 120 (search)
We took prisoners as follows: July 9, 18 privates, Vining's Station; July 10, 5 privates, Vining's Station; July 20, 1 private, Nancy's Creek; July 22, 2 privates, Peach Tree Creek; September 1, 1 officer, 6 privates, Jonesborough, Ga. Total, 33. Total stand of arms captured, 54. Our casualties are: Officers-killed, 2; wounded, 5; missing, 1. Privates-killed, 32; wounded, 119; missing, 1. Total, 160. A list of the casualties accompanies this report. I here desire to mention the never-failing gallantry of Adjt. E. L. Baird, whose efficient aid under all circumstances during the campaign greatly contributed to the success which has attended this regiment in every operation. Sergt. Maj. Earl W. Merry displayed courage and coolness in action on all occasions worthy of emulation. He lost his foot July 20. Respectfully submitted. A. McMAHAN, Lieut. Col., Comdg. Twenty-first Regt. Ohio Infty. Vols. Capt. L. E. Hicks, A. A. A. G., Third Brig., First Div., 14th Army Corps.
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