TITLE: The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. / Series 1 - Volume 38 (Part II) AUTHOR: United States. War Dept., John Sheldon Moody, Calvin Duvall Cowles, Frederick Caryton Ainsworth, Robert N. Scott, Henry Martyn Lazelle, George Breckenridge Davis, Leslie J. Perry, Joseph William Kirkley PUBLISHER: Govt. Print. Off., Washington, 1891 Page A Production Note Cornell University Library produced this volume to preserve the informational content of the deteriorated original. The best available copy of the original has been used to create this digital copy. It was scanned bitonally at 600 dots per inch resolution and compressed prior to storage using ITU Group 4 compression. Conversion of this material to digital files was supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Digital file copyright by Cornell University Library 1995. This volume has been scanned as part of The Making of America Project, a cooperative endeavor undertaken to preserve and enhance access to historical material from the nineteenth century. Page B CIRCULATh x F V3 I THE GIFT OF A. ~~c1 i~ i Title Page Page 1 THE WAR OF THE REBELLION: A COMPILATION OF THE OFFICIAL IRECOBDS OF THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES. PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF The Hon. REDFIELD PROCTOR, Secretary of War, BY MAJ. GEORGE B. DAVIS, U. S. A., MR. LESLIE J. PERRY, MR. JOSEPH W. KIRKLEY, Board of Publication. SERIES IVOLUME XXXVIIIIN FIVE PARTS. PART IlREPORTS. WASH TNGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1891. Page 2 A. ~ (~ORNELLN I V N IVERSITY~ KKLIB__ Page 3 I- CHAPTER IL. THE ATLANTA (GEORGIA) CAMPAIGNCONTINUED. Nay 1-September 8, 1864. PART JJ~ SUMMARY- OF TIlE PRINCIPAL EV~NTS.t May 1, 1864.Skirmish at Stone Church. 2, l864.Skirmish at Lees Cross-Roads, near Tunnel Hill. Skirmish near Ringgold Gap. 3, 1864.Skirmish at Catoosa Springs. Skirmish at Red Clay. Skirmish at Chickamauga Creek. 4, 1864.Maj. Gen. Frank P. Blair, jr., assumes command teenth Army Corps. Skirmish on the Varnells station Road. 5, l864.Skirmish near Tunnel Hill. 6-7, 1864.Skirmishes at Tunnel Hill. 7, 1864.Skirmish at Varnells Station. Skirmish near Nickajack Gap. 811, l864.Demonstration against Rocky Face Ridge, with combats at Buz- zard Roost or Mill Creek Gap, and Dug Gap. 813, l864.Demonstration against Resaca, with combats at Snake Creek Gap, Sugar Valley, and near Resaca. 913, l864.Demonstration against Dalton, with combats tion (9th and 12th) and at Dalton (13th). 13, 1864.Skirmish at Tilton. 1415, l864.Battle of Resaca. 15, l864.Skirmish at Armuchee Creek. Skirmfsh near Rome. 16, 1864.Skirmish near Calhoun. Action at Rome (or Parkers) Cross-Roads. Skirmish at Floyds Spring. 17, l864.Engagement at Adairsville. Action at Rome. Affair at Madison Station, Ala. * Embraces reports of the Twentieth Corps and cavalry (Army of the Cumber- land) and Twenty-third Corps and cavalry (Army of the Ohio)., t Of some of the minor events noted in this Summary no circumstantial reports are on file. All such are designated in the Index. 3 3 of the Seven- near Varnells St Page 4 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [Ca& p. L. May 18, 1864.Skirmish at Pine Log Creek. 1819, 1864.Combats near Kingston. Combats near Cassville. 20, 1864.Skirmish at Etowah River, near Cartersville. 23, 1864.Action at Stilesborough. 24, 1864.Skirmishes at Cass Station and Cassville. Skirmish at Burnt Hickory (or Huntsville). Skirmish near Dallas. 25June 5, 1864.Operations on the line of Pumpkin Vine Creek, with combats at New Ijope Church, Picketts Mills, and other points. 26June 1, 1864.Combats at and about Dallas. 27, 1864.Skirmish at Pond Springs, Ala. 29, 1864.Action at Moulton, Ala. June 9, 1864.Skirmishes near Big Shanty and near Stilesborough. 10,1864.Skirmish at Calhoun. 10July 3, 1864.Operations about Marietta, with combats at Pine Hill, Lost Mountain, Brush Mountain, Gilgal Church, Noon- day Creek, McAfees Cross-Roads, Kenesaw Mountain, Powder Springs, Cheneys Farm, Kolbs Farm, Olleys Creek, Nickajack Creek, Noyes Creek, and other points. 24, 1864.Action at La Fayette. July 4, 1864.Skirmishes at Ruffs Mill, Neal Dow Station, and Rottenwood Creek. 517, 1864.Operations on the line~f the Chattahoochee River, with skir- mishes at Howells, Turners, and Paces Ferries, Ishams Ford, and other points. 1022,1864.Rousseaus raid from Decatur, Ala., to the West Point and Montgomery Railroad, with skirmishes near Coosa River (13th), near Greenpoint and at Ten Island Ford (14th), near Auburn and near Chehaw (18th). 18,1864.Skirmish at Buck Head. General John B. Hood, C. S. Army, supersedes General Joseph E. Johnston in command of the Army of Tennessee. 19, 1864.Skirmishes on Peach Tree Creek. 20, 1864.Battle of Peach Tree Creek. 21, 1864.Engagement at Bald (or Leggetts) HilL 22, 1864.Battle of Atlanta. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan, U. S. Army, succeeds Maj. Gen. James B. McPherson in command of the Army of the Ten-~ nessee. 2224, 1864.Garrards raid to Covington. 23, 1864.Brig. Gen. Morgan L. Smith, U. S. Arn~y, in temporary coin- mand of the Fifteenth Army Corps. 23-Aug. 25, l864.Operations about Atlanta, including battle of Ezra Church (July 28), assault at Utoy Creek (August 6), and other combats. 24, 1864.Skirmish near Cartersville. 27, 1864.Maj. Gen. Oliver 0. Howard, U. S. Army, assumes command of the Army of the Tennessee. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan, U. S. Army, resumes command of the Fifteeenth Army Corps. Page 5 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 5 July 27, 1864.Maj. Gen. David S. Stanley, U. S. Army, succeeds Maj. Gen. Oliver 0. Howard in command of the Fourth Army Corps. Brig. Gen. Alpheus S. Williams, U, S. Army, succeeds Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker in temporary command of the Twentieth Army Corps. 27-31, 1864.McCooks raid on the Atlanta and West Point and Macon and Western Railroads, with skirmishes near Campbellton (28th), near Lovejoys Station (29th), at Clear Creek (30th), and ac- tion near Newnan (30th). Garrards raid to South River, with skirmishes at Snapfinger Creek (27th), Flat Rock Bridge and Lithonia (28th). 27Aug. 6, 1864.Stonemans raid to Macon, with combats at Macon and Clinton (July 30), Hillsborough (July 3031), Mulberry Creek and Jug Tavern (August~3). 30, 1864.Maj. Gen. HenryW. Slocum, U. S. Army, assigned to the com- mand of the Twentieth Army Corps. Aug. 7, 1864.Brig. Gen. Richard W. Johnson, U. S. Army, succeeds Maj. Gen. John M. Palmer in temporary command of the Four- teenth Army Corps. 9, 1864.Bvt. Maj. Gen. Jefferson C. Davis, U. S. Army, assigned to the command of the Fourteenth Army Corps. 10Sept. 9, 1864.Wheelers raid to North Georgia and East Tennessee, with combats at Dalton (August 1415) and other points. 15, 1864.Skirmishes at Sandtown and Fairburn. 18-22, 1864.Ki]patricks raid from Sandtown to Lovejoys Station, with combats at Camp Creek (18th), Red Oak ~(19th), Flint River (19th), Jonesborough (19th), and Lovejoys Station (20th). 22, 1864.Bvt. Maj~ Gen. Jefferson C. Davis, U. S. Army, assumes com- mand of the Fourteenth Army Corps. 26Sept. 1, 1864.Operations at the Chattahoochee railroad bridge and at Paces and Turners Ferries, with skirmishes. 27, 1864.Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum, U. S. Army, assumes command of the Twentieth Army Corps. 29, 1864.Skirmish near Red Oak. 30, 1864.Skirmish near East Point. Action at Flint River Bridge. 31, 1864.Skirmish near Rough and Ready Station. 31Sept. 1, 1864.Battle of, Jonesborough. Sept. 2, 1864.Union occupation of Atlanta. 25, 1864.Actions at Lovejoys Station. I~EPOIRTS, ETC.Continued* No. 175.Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker, U. S; Army, commanding Twentieth Army Corps, of casualties May 25 and operations June 22. No. 176.Brig. Gen. Alpheus S. Williams, U. S. Army, commanding Twentieth Army Corps, of operations July 28August 27. No. 177.Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum, U. S. Army, commanding Twentieth Army Corps, of operations August 25September 8. No. 178.Surg. John W. Foye, U. S. Army, Medical Director, Twentieth Army Corps. No. 179.Brig. Gen. Alpheus S. Williams, U. S. Army, commanding First Division, of operations May 1-July 28 i~nd August 28-September 8. S * Of the campaign, unless otherwise mentioned. For the organization and effective strength of the Union forces during the campaign, see Part I, pp. 89117 Page 6 6 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. No. 180.Surg. Henry Z. Gill, U.S. Army, Surgeon in Chief. No. 181.Brig. Gen. Joseph F. Knipe, U. S. Army, commanding First Brigade.* No. 182.Col. Warren W. Packer, Fifth Connecticut Infantry. No. 183.Lieut. Col. James C. Rogers, One hundred and twenty-third New York. Infantry. No. 184.Capt. Andrew J. Compton, One hundred and forty-first New York In- fantry. No. 185.Col. James L. Self ridge, Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Infantry. No. 186.Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Ruger, U. S. Army, commanding Second Brigade. No. 187.Lieut. Col. John R. Fesler, Twenty-seventh Indiana Infantry. No. 188.Col. William Cogswell, Second Massachusetts Infantry, of operations May 2-21 and Xuly 1-September 8. No. 189.Lieut. Col. Charles F. Morse, Second Massachusetts Infantry, of operations May 23-June 29. No. 190.Col. Ezra A. Carman, Thirteenth New Jersey Infantry. No. 191.Capt. Frederick H. Harris, Thirteenth New Jersey Infantry, of oper- ations July 22 and 30. No. 192.Col. Nirom M. Crane, One hundred and seventh New York Infantry. No. 193.Col. John H. Ketcham, One hundred and fiftieth New York Infantry. No. 194.Col. William Hawley, Third Wisconsin Infantry. No. 195.Col. James S. Robinson, Eighty-second Ohio Infantry, commanding Third Brigade, of operations May 1July 24. No. 196.Col. Horace Boughton, One hundred and forty-third New York Infantry, commanding Third Brigade, of operations July 24-September 8. No. 197.Lieut. Col. Edward S. Salomon, Eighty-second Illinois Infantry. No. 198.Lieut. Col. John B. Le Sage, One hundred and first Illinois Infantry. No. 199.Col. Horace Boughton, One hundred and forty-third New York Infantry, of operations May 1July 24. No. 200.Maj. John Higgins, One hundred and forty-third New York Infantry, of operations July 24-September 8. No. 201.Capt. John Garrett, Sixty-first Ohio Infantry. No. 202.Lieut. Col. David Thomson, Eighty-second Ohio Infantry. No. 203.Col. Francis H. West, Thirty-first Wisconsin Infantry. No. 204.Brig. Gen. John W. Geary, U. S. Army, commanding Second Division. No. 205.Surg. H. Earnest Goodman, U.S. Army, Surgeon in Chief. No. 206.Col. Charles Candy, Sixty-sixth Ohio Infantry, commanding First Bri- gade, of operations May 2-August 1. No. 207.Col. Ario Pardee, jr.. One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Infan- try, commanding First Brigade, of operations August 4-September 8. No. 208.Col. John H Patrick, Fifth Ohio Infantry, of operations May 8-20. No. 209.Lient. Col. Robert L. Kilpatrick, Fifth Ohio Infantry, of operations May 8-June 9. No. 210.Capt. Robert Kirkup, Fifth Ohio Infantry, of operations May 11Septem- ber 8. No. 211.Lient. Col. Samuel McClelland, Seventh Ohio Infantry, of operations May 8-June 9. No. 212.Capt. Myron T. Wright, Twenty-ninth Ohio Infantry, of operations May 8-July 20. No. 213.Capt. Wilbur F. Stevens, Twenty-ninth Ohio Infantry, of operations July 20-September 8. No. 214.Capt. Thomas McConnell, Sixty-sixth Ohio Infantry. No. 215.Lieut. Col. Eugene Powell, Sixty-sixth Ohio Infantry, of operations May 8 and 15 and May 25-June 13. * Including operations of the division July 28August 27 Page 7 Ca& r. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE C1JMBERLAND. Nqc 216.Col. John Flynn, Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Infantry. No. 217.Col. Ario Pardee, jr., One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania In- fantry, of operations May 1August 4. No. 218.Lieut. Col. John Craig, One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania In- fantry, of operations August 5September 8. No. 219.Col. Adolphus Buschbeck, Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Infantry, com- manding Second Brigade, of operations May 422. No. 220.Col. John T. Lockman, One hundred and nineteenth New York Infantry, commanding Second Brigade, of operations May 22June 7. No. 221.Col. Patrick H. Jones, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Infantry, commanding Second Brigade, of operations June 7August 1. No. 222.Col. George W. Mindil, Thirty-third New Jersey Infantry, commanding Second Brigade. No. 223. -Lieut. Col. Enos Fourat, Thirty-third New Jersey Infantry, of operations May 9-July 22. No. 224.Capt. Thomas OConnor, Thirty-third New Jersey Infantry. No. 225.Col. John T. Lockman, One hundred and nineteenth New York Infantry. No. 226.Lieut. Col. Allan H. Jackson, One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Infantry, of operations May 8-June 7. No. 227.Capt. Otis Guffin, One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Infantry. No. 228.Lieut. Col. Daniel B. Allen, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York In- fantry, of operations May 8. No. 229.Maj. Lewis D. Warner, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Infantry. No. 230.Lieut. Col. August Riedt, Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Infantry, of oper- ations May 4-22. No. 231.Maj. Charles C. Cresson, Seventy-third Pennsylvania Infantry. No. 232.Capt. Frederick L. Gimber, One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania In- fantry, of operations May 7-June 7. No. 233.Capt. Hugh Alexander, One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Infantry. No. 234.Col. Henry A. Barnum, One hundred and forty-ninth New York Infantry, commaNding Third Brigade. No. 235.Col. George A. Cobham, jr., One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Infantry, commanding Third Brigade, of operations May 15-June 2. No. 236.Col. Abel Godard, Sixtieth New York Infantry, of operations May 15. No. 237.Capt. Thomas Elliott, Sixtieth New York Infantry. No. 238.Lieut. Col. Harvey S. Chatfield, Seventy-eighth and One hundred and second New York Infantry. No. 239.Col. James C. Lane, One hundred and second New York Infantry, of operations May 8-19. No. 240.Capt. Barent Van Buren, One hundred and second New York Infantry. No. 241.Lieut. Col. Koert S. Van Voorhis, One hundred and thirty-seventh New York Infantry. No. 242.Col. Henry A. Barnum, One hundred and forty-ninth New York Infantry. No. 243.Lieut. Col. Charles B. Randall, One hundred and forty-ninth New York Infantry, of operations May 8-June 7. No. 244.Col. William Rickards, jr., Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Infantry, of operations May 3-June 15. No. 245.Lieut. Col. Samuel M. Zulich, Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Infantry. No. 246.Lieut. Col. Thomas M. Walker, One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Infantry. No. 247.Maj. Gen. Daniel Butterfield, U. S. Army, commanding Third Division, of operations May 9. No. 248.Brig. Gen. William T. Ward, U. S. Army, commanding Third Division. No. 249.Capt. Henry M. Scott, Acting Assistant Inspector-General, Third Division, of operations August 31September 2 Page 8 8 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CH~. L. No. 250.Surg. William Grinst~d, U. S. Army, Surgeon in Chief. No. 251.Brig. Gen. William T. Ward, U. S. Army, commanding First Brigade, of operations May 1319 an(l 25. No. 252.Col. Benjamin Harrison, Seventieth Indiana Infantry, commanding First Brigade, of operations July 20September 2. No. 253.Col. Franklin C. Smith, One hundred and second Illinois Infantry. No. 254.Col. Daniel Dustin, One hundred and fifth Illinois Infantry. No. 255.Lieut. Col. Everell F. Dutton, One hundred and fifth Illinois Infantry, of operations July 14August 4. No. 256.Col. Henry Case, One hundred. and twenty-ninth Illinois Infantry. No. 257.Col. Benjamin Harrison, Seventieth Indiana Infantry, of operations May 1319. No. 258.Lient. Col. Samuel Merrill, Seventieth Indiana Infantry, of operations July 20-September 3. No. 259.Maj. Zachariah S. Ragan, Seventieth Indiana Infantry. No. 260.Capt. Samuel A. West, Seventy-ninth Ohio Infantry. No. 261.Col. John Coburn, Thirty-third Indiana Infantry, commanding Second Brigade. No. 262.Maj. Levin T. Miller, Thirty-third Indiana Infantry. No. 263.Col. John P. Baird, Eighty-fifth Indiana Infantry, of operations May 21 July 13. No. 264.Lieut. Col. Alexander B. Crane, Eighty-fifth Indiana Infantry, of oper- ations July 1727. No. 265.Maj. Jefferson E. Brant, Eighty-fifth Indiana Infantry, of operations May 2-July 17 and July 28-September 2. No. 266.Capt. Da4id Anderson, Nineteenth Michigan Infantry. No. 267.Lieut. Col. Edward Bloodgood, Twenty-second Wisconsin Infantry. No. 268.Col. James Wood, jr., One hundred and thirty-sixth New York Infantry, commanding Third Brigade. No. 269.Col. Samuel Ross, Twentieth Connecticut Infantry, of operations May 1019. No. 270.Lieut. Col. Philo B. Buckingham, Twentieth Connecticut Infantry. No. 271.Lieut. Col. Godfrey Rider, jr., Thirty-third Massachusetts Infantry, of operations May 221. No. 272.Maj. Elisha Doane, Thirty-third Massachusetts Infantry. No. 273.Maj. Henry L. Arnold, One hundred and thirty-sixth New York Infantry. No. 274.Lieut. Col. Edwin H. Powers, Fifty-fifth Ohio Infantry. No. 275.Lieut. Col. Samuel H. Hurst, Seventy-third Ohio Infantry. No. 276.Lieut. Col. Frederick C. Winkler, Twenty-sixth Wisconsin Infantry. No. 277.Maj. John A. Reynolds, First New York Light Artillery, Chief of Artillery, Twentieth Army Corps. No. 278.Capt. William Wheeler, Thirteenth New York Battery, Chief of Artillery, Second Division, of operations May 3-11. No. 279.Capt. Luther R. Smith, Battery I, First Michigan Light Artillery. No. 280.Capt. Charles E. Winegar, Batteryl, First New York Light Artillery. No. 281.Capt. John D. Woodbury, Battery M, First New York Light Artillery, Chief of Artillery, First Division, No. 282.Capt. Henry Bundy, Thirteenth New York Battery. No. 283.Lieut. Jerome B. Stephens, Battery C, First Ohio Light Artillery, of operations May 2July 26. No. 284.-Lieut. Thomas King, Battery C, First Ohio Light Artillery, of operations May 19. No. 285.Capt. Marco B. Gary, Battery C, First Ohio Light Artillery, of operations August 1-September 7 Page 9 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 9 No. 286.Lieut. Thomas S. Sloan, Battery E, Pennsylvania Light Artillery. No. 287.Capt. Arnold Sutermeister, Eleventh Indiana Battery, commanding Siege Artillery. No. 288.Maj. Gen. Robert H. Milroy, U. S. Army, commanding Defenses of Nash- ville and Chattanooga Railroad, of operations during Wheelers raid. No. 289.Maj. Gen. James B. Steedman, U. S. Army, commanding District of the Etowah, of operations June 15-September11. No. 290.Brig. Gen. Robert S. Granger, U. S. Army, commanding District of Northern Alabama, of operations during Wheelers raid. No. 291.Brig. Gen. John C. Starkweather, U. S. Army, commanding U. S. Forces, Pulaski, Tenn., of operations during Wheelers raid. - No. 292.Brig. Gen. Horatio P. Van Cleve, U. S. Army, commanding U. S. Forces, Murfreesborough, Tenn., of operations during Wheelers raid. No. 293.Col. Thomas J. Morgan, Fourteenth U. S. Colored Infantry, of operations August 15 (Wheelers raid). No. 294.Col. Thomas C. Boone, One hundred and fifteenth Ohio Infantry, of op- erations August 31 (Wheelers raid). No. 295.Capt. William W. Scearce, Fifty-first Indiana Infantry, of operations August 14-15 (Wheelers raid). No. 296.Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield, U. S. Army, commanding Army of the Ohio. No. 297.Surg. Henry S. Hewit, U. S. Army, Medical Director. No. 298.Capt. William G. McCreary, Signal Corps, U. S. Army, Chief Signal Offi- cer, of operations May 1-June 30. No. 299.Brig. Gen. Alvin P. Hovey, U. S. Army, commanding First Division, of operations May 3-June 9. No. 300.Col. Richard F. Barter, One hundred and twentieth Indiana Infantry, commanding First Brigade, of operations May 9-16. No. 301.Col. John C. McQuiston, On~ hundred and twenty-third Indiana Infan- try, commanding Second Brigade, of operations May 9-17 and June 924. No. 302. Col. Peter T. Swaine, Ninety-ninth Ohio Infantry, commanding Second. Brigade, of operations June 23August 12. No. 303.Lieut. Col. William A. Cullen, One hundred and twenty-third Indiana Infantry, of operations May 9-17. No. 304.Col. John C. McQuiston, One hundred and twenty-third Indiana Infantry, of operations June 24August 12. No. 305.Col. Charles Case, One hundred and twenty-ninth Indiana Infantry, of operations May 917. No. 306.Col. Charles A. Zollinger, One hundred and twenty-ninth Indiana In- fantry, of operations June 24August 12. No. 307.Col. Charles S. Parrish, One hundred and thirtieth Indiana Infantry, of operations May 9-17 and June 24-August 11. No. 308.Lient. Col. John E. Cummins, Ninety-ninth Ohio Infantry, of operations June 24-August 12. No. 309.Brig. Gen. Milo S. Hascall, U. S. Army, commanding Second Division. No. 310.Surg. John W. Lawton, U. S. Army, Surgeon in Chief. No. 311.Brig. Gen. Nathaniel C. McLean, U. S. Army, commanding First Bri- gade, of operations May 5June 4. No. 312.Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Cooper, U. S. Army, commanding First Brigade, of operations June 6September 2. No. 313.Lieut. Col. Alfred D. Owen, Eightieth Indiana Infantry, of operations May 6-23 Page 10 10 THE AT~ANTA CAMPAIGN. ~Ctw~ L. No. 314.Col. John Mehringer, Ninety-first Indiana Infantry, of operations June 2-July 7. No. 315.Lieut. Col. Charles H. Butterfield, Ninety-first Indiana Infantry, of oper- ations June 4-July 31. No. 316.Col. Charles S. Parrish, One hundred and thirtieth Indiana Infantry, of operations August 12September 8. No. 317.Capt. Samuel L. Demarest, Twenty-fifth Michigan Infantry, of oper- ations May 6-August 12. No. 318.Capt. Edwin Childs, Twenty-fifth Michigan Infantry, of operations August 12-September 8. N~. 319.Lieut. Col. John E. Cummins, Ninety-ninth Ohio Infantry, of operations August 12-September 8. No. 320.Col. William Cross, Third Tennessee Infantry, of operations May 6 August 1. No. 321.Maj. Rhadamanthus H. Dunn, Third Tennessee Infantry, of operations August 1-September 8. No. 322.Col. Joseph A. Cooper, Sixth Tennessee Infantry, of operations May 7 June 6. No. 323.Capt. William Ausmus, Sixth Tennessee Infantry, of operations June 6- September 8. No. 324.Brig. Gen. Milo S. Hascall, U. S. Army, commanding Second Brigade, of operations May 316. No. 325.Col. John R. Bond, One hundred and eleventh Ohio Infantry, command- ing Second Brigade, of operations May 16-June 18 and August 15-Sep- tember 8. No. 326.Col. William E. Hobson, Thirteenth Kentucky InCantry, commanding Second Brigade, of operations June 18August 15. No. 327.Maj. Uriah M. Laurance, One hundred and seventh Illinois Infantry, of operations April 26-May 28. No. 328.Lieut. Col. Francis H. Lowry, One hundred and seventh Illinois Infan No. try, of operations August 15September 8. 329.Maj. John W. Tucker, Eightieth Indiana Infantry, of operations May 23-August 1 and August 28-September 8. No. 330.Capt. Jacob Ragle, Eightieth Indiana Infantry of operations August 112. No. 331.Col. Charles A. Zollinger, One hundred and twenty-ninth Indiana Infan- try, of operations August 15September 8. No. 332.Lieut. Col. Benjamin P. Estes, Thirteenth Kentucky Infantry, of oper- ations June 18-September 8. No. 333.Lieut. Col. Oliver L. Spaulding, Twenty-third Michigan Infantry, of oper- ations May 6-June 19. No. 334.Maj. William W. Wheeler, Twenty-third Michigan Infantry, of oper- ations August 17September 8. No. 335.Lieut. Col. Isaac R. Sherwood, One hundred and eleventh Ohio Infantry. No. 336.Capt. Edgar Sowers, One hundred and eighteenth Ohio Infantry.. No. 337.Col. Silas A. Strickland, Fiftieth Ohio Infantry, commanding Third Bri- gade, of operations May 28-September 8. No. 338.Col. John Mehringer, Ninety-first Indiana Infantry, of operations August 12September 8. No. 339.Col. John C. McQuiston, One hundred and twenty-third Indiana Infan- try, of operations August 12September 8. No:340.Col. George W. Gallup, Fourteenth Kentucky Infantry, of operations June 1-September 8. Page 11 CHAP. L.l REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 11 No. 341.Lieut~ Col. Thomas B. Wailer, Twentieth Kentucky Infantry, of oper- ations May 30August 12. No. 342.Capt. Cornelius McLeod, Twentieth Kentucky Infantry, of operations August 12-September 8. No. 343.Lieut. Col. John H. Ward, Twenty-seventh Kentucky Infantry, of oper- ations May 26August 11. - No. 344.Capt. Andrew J. Bailey, Twenty-seventh Kentucky Infantry, of oper- tions August 13-September 8. No. 345.Maj. Hamilton S. Gillespie, Fiftieth Qhio Infantry, of operations May 27September 8. No. 346.Capt. Joseph C. Shields, Nineteenth Ohio Battery, Chief of Artillery, Second Division. No. 347.Capt. Edward W. Nicholson, Twenty-second Indiana Battery, of oper- ations June 29September 8. No. 348.Capt. Byron D. Paddock, Battery F, First Michigan Light Artillery, of~ operations May 720. No. 349.Lieut. Marshall M. Miller, Battery F, First Michigan Light Artillery, of operations August 26September 8. No. 350.Capt. Joseph C. Shields, Nineteenth Ohio Battery. No. 351.Brig. Gen. Jacob D. Cox, U.S. Army, commanding Third Division. No. 352.Surg. Charles S. Frink, U.S. Army, Surgeon in Chief. No. 353.Brig. Gen. James W. Reilly, U.S. Army, commanding First Brigade. No. 354.Lieut. Col. Laurence H. Rousseau, Twelfth Kentucky Infantry, of oper- ations August 12September 8. No. 355.Maj. John S. White, Sixteenth Kentucky Infantry, of operations July 8- September 8. No. 356.Capt. Frank Rundell, One hundredth Ohio Infantry, of operations July 8-September 8. No. 357.Col. Oscar W. Sterl, One hundred and fourth Ohio Infantry, of operations July 8-September 8. No. 358.Capt. James W. Berry, Eighth Tennessee Infantry, of operations July 8 September 8. No. 359.Brig. Gen. Mahion D. Manson, U.S. Army, commanding Second Brigade, of operations May 714. No. 360.Col. John S. Hurt, Twenty-fourth Kentucky Infantry, commanding Second Brigade, of operations May 14. No. 361.Col. Daniel Cameron, Sixty-fifth Illinois Infantry, commanding Second Brigade, of operations May 15July 16. No. 362.Col. John S. Casement, One hundred and third Ohio Infantry, command- ing Second Brigade, of operations July 8-September 8. No. 363.Lieut. Col. William S. Stewart, Sixty-fifth Illinois Infantry, of operations June 4-July 6. No. 364.Col. Israel N. Stiles, Sixty-third Indiana Infantry, of operations May 14 July 7. No. 365.Col. John M. Orr, One hundred and twenty-fourth Indiana Infantry, of operations July 8September 8. No. 366.Col. John S. Hurt, Twenty-fourth Kentucky Infantry, of operations May 14-July 7. No. 367.Lieut. Col. Lafayette North, Twenty-fourth Kentucky Infantry, of operations May 14. No. 368.Capt. Philip C. Hayes, One hundred and third Ohio Infantry, of oper- ations May 14 Page 12 12 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [Ca& p. L. No. 369.Col. John S. easement, One hundred and third Ohio Infantry, of oper- ations May 15-July 7. No. 370.Col. James T. Shelley, Fifth Tennessee Infantry, of operations May 14. No. 371.Brig. Gen. Nathaniel C. McLean, U. S. Army, commanding Third Bri- gade, of operations June 517. No. 372.Col. Robert K. Byrd, First Tennessee Infantry, commanding Third Bri- gade, of operations June 17-July 14. No. 373.Col. Israel N. Stiles, Sixty-third Indiana Infantry, commanding Third Brigade, of operations August 9September 8. No. 374.Brig. Gen. Jacob Ammen, U. S. Army, commanding Fourth Division, of operations in East Tennessee August 1531 (Wheelers raid). No. 375.Brig. Gen. Davis Tilison, U. S. Army, commanding Second Brigade, of operations in East Tennessee August 1525 (Wheelers raid). No. 376.Maj. Israel C. Smith, Acting Assistant Inspector-General, of operations in East Tennessee August 24 (Wheelers raid). No. 377.Capt. John H. Standish, Tenth Michigan Cavalry, of operations in East Tennessee August 2426 (Wheelers raid). No. 378.Col. Horatio G. Gibson, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, of skirmish (Au- gust 17) at Cleveland, Tenn. (Wheelers raid). No. 379.Brig. Gen. Washington L. Elliott, U. S. Army, Chief of Cavalry, Depart- ment of the Cumberland. No. 380.Brig. Gen. Edward M. McCook, U. S. Army, commanding First Division. No. 381.Col. Joseph B. Dorr, Eighth Iowa Cavalry, commanding First Brigade, of operations July 18. No. 382.Col. John T. Croxton, Fourth Kentucky Mounted Infantry, commanding First Brigade, of operations July 2730 (McCooks raid). No. 383.Col. James P. Brownlow, First Tennessee Cavalry, commanding First. Brigade, of operations July 2731 (McCooks raid). No. 384.Maj. Richard Root, Eighth Iowa Cavalry, of operations July 2731 (Mc- Cooks raid). No. 385.Col. John T. Croxton, Fourth Kentucky Mounted Infantry, of action (June 24) at La Fayette, Ga. No. 386.Lieut. Granville C. West, Fourth Kentucky Mounted Infantry, of oper- ations July 2731 (MeCooks raid). No. 387.Lieut. Col. Horace P. Lamson, Fourth Indiana Cavalry, commanding Second Brigade. No. 388.Maj. David A. Briggs, Second Indiana Cavalry. No. 389.Maj. George H. Purdy, Fourth Indiana Cavalry, commanding detach- ment First Division, of operations July 2831 (McCooks raid). No. 390.Capt. Albert J. Morley, Fourth Indiana Cavalry. No. 391.Capt. Lewis M. B. Smith, First Wisconsin Cavalry. No. 392.Col. Louis D. Watkins, Sixth Kentucky Cavalry, commanding Third Brigade. No. 393.Col. Wickliffe Cooper, Fourth Kentucky Cavalry. No. 394.Maj. William H. Fidler, Sixth Kentucky Cavalry. No. 395.Maj. Robert Collier, Seventh Kentucky Cavalry. No. 396.Lieut. William B. Rippetoe, Eighteenth Indiana Battery. No. 397.Lieut. Martin J. Miller, Eighteenth Indiana Battery, of action (July 30) near Newnan, Ga. No. 398.Brig. Gen. Kenner Garrard, U. S. Army, commanding Second Division. No. 399.Col. Robert H. G. Minty, Fourth Michigan Cavalry, commanding First Brigade. No. 400.Lieut. Col. Josiah B. Park, Fourth Michigan Cavalry, of skirmish (May 18) near Kingston, Ga Page 13 Ow L.J REPORTS, ETO.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 13 No. 401. Maj. Frank. W. Mix, Fourth Michigan Cavalry, of operations August 18 22 (Kilpatricks raid). No 402.Maj. William H. Jennings, Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry. No. 403.-Capt. James B. McIntyre, Fourth U. S. Cavalry, of operations August 18 22 (Kilpatricks raid). No. 404.Col. Eli Long, Fourth Ohio Cavalry, commanding Second Brigade, of operations May 26August 22. No. 405. Col. Beroth B. Eggleston, First Ohio Cavalry, commanding Second Brigade. No. 406.Lieut. Col. Thomas J. Patten, First Ohio Cavalry. No. 407.Col. Charles B. Seidel, Third Ohio Cavalry. No. 408.Lieut. Col. Oliver P. Robie, Fourth Ohio Cavalry. No. 409.Col. Abram 0. Miller, Seventy-second Indiana Mounted Infantry, com- manding Third Brigade, of operations June 9August 24. No. 410.Lient. George I. Robinson, Chicago (Illinois) Board of Trade Battery. No. 411.Brig. Gen. JudsQn Kilpatrick, U. S. Army, commanding Third Division. No. 412.Col. Eli H. Murray, Third Kentucky Cavalry, commanding Third Divis- ion, of operations May 1321 and August 18-23. No. 413.Col. William W. Lowe, Fifth Iowa Cavalry, commanding Third Division, - of operations June 4-July 18. No. 414.Lient. Col. Robert Klein, Third Indiana Cavalry, commanding First Bri- gade, of operations August 1820 (Kilpatricks raid). No. 415.Maj. J. Morris Young, Fifth Iowa Cavalry, commanding First Brigade, of operations August 26September 8. No. 416.Maj. Alfred Gaddis, Third Indiana Cavalry, of operations August 26 September 8. No. 417.Capt. Martin Choumee, Fifth Iowa Cavalry, of operations August 26 September 8. No. 418.Lient. Col. Fielder A. Jones, Eighth Indiana Cavalry, commanding Sec- ond Brigade, of operations July 9September 8. No. 419.Maj. Thomas Graham, Eighth Indiana Cavalry, of operations August 26 September 8. No. 420.Lieut. Carneal Nail, Second Kentucky Cavalry, of operations August 26- September 8. No. 421.Lieut. Col. Thomas W. Sanderson, Tenth Ohio Cavalry. No. 422.Col. Eli H. Murray, Third Kentucky Cavalry, commanding Third Bri- gade. No. 423.Col. Smith D. Atkins, Ninety-second Illinois Mounted Infantry, com- manding Third Brigade, of operations May 13-20. No. 424.Lieut. Col. Robert H. King, Third Kentucky Cavalry, commanding Third Brigade, of operations August 1822 (Kilpatricks raid). No. 425.Col. Smith D. Atkins, Ninety-second Illinois Mounted In{antry. No. 426.Capt. Matthew Van Buskirk, Ninety-second Illinois Mounted Infantry, of operations May 1320. No. 427.Maj. Albert Woodcock, Ninety-second Illinois Mounted Infantry, of operations July 19-September 2. No. 428.Lieut. Col. Robert H. King, Third Kentucky Cavalry, of operations August, 26-September 8. No. 429.Col. Oliver L. Baldwin, Fifth Kentucky Cavalry, of operations August 26-September 8. No. 430.Capt. Yates V. Beebe, Tenth Wisconsin Battery. No. 431.Maj. Gen. Lovell H. Rousseau, U. S. Army, of raid from Decatur, Ala., to the West Point and Montgomery Railroad (July 10-22) and the Wheeler raid Page 14 14 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. No. 432.Maj. Gen. George Stoneman, U. S. Army, commanding Cavalry, Army of the Ohio, of operations May 7, July 13-15, and July 27-August 6. No. 433.Lieut. Col. Robert W. Smith, Assistant Inspector-General, of operations July 27-August 6 (Stonemans raid). No. 434.Maj. Haviland Tompkins, Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry, Provost-Marshal, of operations July 27August 6 (Stonemans raid). No. 435.Col. Israel Garrard, Seventh Ohio Cavalry, commanding Cavalry D4ivision, of operations July 27September 9. No. 436.Col. Horace Capron, Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry, commanding Third Brigade, of operations July 27-August 6 (Stonemans raid). No. 175. Reports of ~lIaj. Gen. Joseph Hooker, U. S. Army, commanding Twentieth Army Corps, of casualties May 25 and operations June 22. NEAR DALLAS, GA., May 27, 1864. GENERAL: I have the honor to report the following as the casual- ties in my command in the engagement of May 25, 1864: Killed. Wounded. Missing. rI~ Command Total. 0 0 First Division 3 83 29 609 146 870 Second Division a 23 8 283 1 58 376 Third Division 1 33 17 268 1 98 418 Headquarters 1 1 Total 7 140 54 1,160 2 302 1,665 Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOSEPH HOOKER Brigadier-General WHIPPLE, Major-General, Oomman~ing. Chief of Staff. P. 5.The dead lying between our line and the enemys breast- works we have not been able to recover. This will increase the number of killed and decrease the missing. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH CORPS, Near Kolbs House, Ga., June 22, 186412 p. m. GENERAL: I have the honor to report that the operations of the Twentieth Corps commenced with throwing forward Gearys divis- ion and driving away the rebels from some commanding heights about a mile in advance of my center. When this was accomplished batteries were posted to sweep the ground to the left to enable But- terfield to advance about the same distance and take possession of some wooded heights, which were held by the enemy, as it was be- lieved that the possession of them would give us command of the Dal- las and Marietta road, and that in rear of the enemy in front of the Fourth Corps. Meanwhile Williams threw forward his right flank, driving the enemy before him, step by step, between two and three miles to the Kolb house, on the Powder Springs and Marietta road, Page 15 ~. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF TUE CUMBERLAND. 15 his left connecting with Geary. This was the position of the corps at 2 oclock. Soon after Hascalls division, of the Twenty-third Corps, came up on the Powder Springs road, and as it was yet early an effort was made to push the right still farther forward on the last-named road, as it was thought some advantage would be gained by establishing ourselves on some high ground beyond. General Knip e threw forward a force on the road, and also skirmishers on the left, while Major-General Schofield advanced a similar column from the Twenty-third Corps on the right. Before advancing far they encountered the enemy in force, and in order to gain time to establish our lines and batteries the advanced troops were instructed to make a resolute defense, and only abandon their position when overcome by superior numbers. About 4.30 p. m. the enemy had deployed his lines and commenced throwing his masses forward with great violence on our right and center, which was madly per- sisted in until after sundown. As often as he made his assaults he was spiritedly repulsed, sometimes with his columns hopelessly broken and demoralized. Our artillery did splendid execution among them. At this hour I have no means of estimating his loss or my own. .The enemys must be severe; ours inconsiderable for the number of men engaged and the heavy blow they gave to the enemy. After his troops were routed it was my desire to pursue, but the smallness of my force available for the service would not justify the movement. The conduct of the troops throughout the day was sublime. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOSEPH HOOKER, Brigadier-General WHIPPLE, Major-General, Commanding. Chief of Staff. ADDENDA. Itinerary of the Twentieth Army Corps, May 3-September 8. * The corps, heretofore stationed along the line of communications from Chattanooga to Nashville, was about May 3 concentrated (ex- cept the Fourth Division, which remained on the railroad) in the vicinity of Chattanooga, and has taken an active part in the cam~ paigil of the Army of the Cumberland. May 8.The Second Division was engaged at Mill Creek Gap, near Dalton. May 14.The First Division engaged on the extreme left of the army, near Resaca. May 15.The whole corps engaged, assaultin~ the enemys works on their extreme left at Resaca; captured the works and four pieces of artillery. During the night the enemy withdrew, burning the bridges. May 16.Pursuit commenced. May 25.Came up with the enemy near Dallas. An attack was made, in which the whole corps was engaged. May 26 to 31, inelusive.Held a line in front of the enemys works near Dallas; skirmish firing constant and heavy, with many casu- alties. * From monthly returns. Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker commanded the corps to July 27, 1864; Brig. Gen. Alpheus S. Williams to August 27, 1864, and Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum the remainder of the campaign Page 16 16 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. June 1.Relieved from the position the corps assumed in front of the enemys works near Dallas; moved to the left in the direction of Acworth about five miles, taking again a position in the general line. June 6.Crossed Allatoona Creek and took position in front of enemys works near Pine Hill. June 15.Pine Hill evacuated by enemy; engaged the enemy near Lost Mountain; gained position near their intrenchments. June 17.Enemy evacuated works in our front, falling back to a line between Mud Creek and Noyes Creek; corps advanced and again assumed position in front of them. June 19.Enemy evacuated the works in our front, falling back to a line on the east side of Noyes Creek; corps again advanced and took position in their front. June 22.Corps advanced, driving in the enemys outposts, the First Division moving to the right. A heavy attack was made on it by the enemy, which was repulsed with slight loss to us; enemy retreated to their intrenchments, the corps taking up a position in front of them. At the end of the month position remained unchanged. During the whole month skirmishing with the enemy has been constant and heavy, with many casualties. Total number of casualties during the month, 1,544. July 1.Corps still in position in frontof the enemy near Kolbs farm. July 3.Enemy evacuated their works; corps advanced through Marietta, the Third Division having a slight engagement with enemys rear guard (cavalry and artillery) near Marietta; the Second Division also skirmishing; assumed position in front of enemys works about six miles south of Marietta. July 5.Enemy evacuated their works; the corps again advanced; took position in front of enemy, who were in their works on the north side of Chattahoochee River. July 9.Enemy withdrew across the river. July 17.Corps crossed Chattahoochee River. July 18 and 19.Advancing toward Atlanta, skirmishing with enemy. July 19.The Second Division crossed Peach Tree Creek. July 20.Balance of corps crossed; battle of Peach Tree Creek. July 22.Enemy evacuated works in our front, retiring to the fortifications about Atlanta; the corps following, took up position in their front. July 31.Position remains unchanged. Casualties for the month, 2,007. By general order from headquarters Department of the Cumber- land the artillery of the corps was, on July 27, detached from the divisions and organized into an artillery brigade, under the command of Major Reynolds, First New York Artillery. The whole corps in the trenches in front of Atlanta, Ga., occupy- ing two and three-quarters miles of the line until the 25th [August]. Auaust 25.The corps was moved back to the Chattahoochee River to hold the crossing-places and guard the railroad communica- tions while the balance of the army operated south of Atlanta. Aagust 26 and 27.Skirmished with the enemy, who advanced to feel our position. August 28 to 31, inclusive.Skirmishing occasioned by daily re- connaissances sent from our position toward the city. . Page 17 Cxii. L.I REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CIJMBERLAND. Position unchanged at the end of the month. Casualties during the month, .240. September 1.Corps in position covering the crossing of the Chatta- hoochee River. The First Division, with the First Brigade, Third Division, at railroad crossing; the. Second Division at Paces Ferry, and the Third Division at Turners Ferry; reconnoitering p arty sent out from the First Division toward Atlanta; found it still occupied by the enemy. September 2.Reconnaissance sent from each division, and finding the clty evacuated took possession. On this and the following day the whole corps, except the First Brigade, Third Division, marched into the city and took possession of the works. This brigade re- mained at the river to guard the railroad bridge until the 16th, when it was also ordered up , leaving one regiment (the One hundred and fifth Illinois) to guard the bridge. Recapitulation of casualties of the Twentieth Army Corps during the months of May, June, July, and August, 1864. Killed. Wounded. Missing. 5 command. . 0 ~ C C First Division 21 296 97 1,804 1 102 2,321 Second Division 17 309 95 1,733 10 203 2,367 Third Division 17 382 94 2, 166 22 2,681 Artillery Brigade 2 7 9 corps headquarters 1 4 5 Total 55 989 287 5,714 11 . 327 7,383 No. 176. Report of Brig. Gen. Aipheus S. Williams, U. S. Army, comrnand~ ing Twentieth Army Corps, of operations ~July. 28August 27. HDQRS. FIRST DIVIsIoN, TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS, Atlanta, Ga., September 20, 1864. GENERAL: I have the honor to submit the following report of the movements of the Twentieth Army Corps while under my command, from the 28th of July to the 27th of August last, inclusive: On the 28th of July, in obedience to Special Orders, No. 205, Department of the Cumberland, I assumed comnuind of the corps, Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker having been relieved at his own request. At this time the First (Williams) Division of the corps occupied breast-works, still incom~lete, connecting on its right with the Four- teenth Corps, near the estern and Atlantic Railroad, about two miles from the center of Atlanta and extending northerly, with the Second (Gearys) Division on its left, connecting with the works of the Fourth Corps. The Third (Wards) Division was in reserve. On the.29th of July Wards division was sent, pursuant to orders of the major-general commanding the department, to support Davis division, of the Fourteenth Corps, in a reconnaissance to the right of the army. On the 30th of July Brig. Gen. J. F. Knipe, com- manding First Division, was ordered to take and hold a hill not over 300 yards distant from one of the enemys field-worksin his 2 R BVOL XXXVIII, PT II F k Page 18 18 TILE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [Caip. L. intrenched lineand near the Marietta road, about the same distance in front of the interval between Knipes (First) and Ruger~s (Second) brigades, of First (Williams) Division. It was occupied by the enemys pickets in strong pits and defenses, and its crest and approaches were under the close fire of his works. The picket-line of the division, supported by two small regiments, made a dash for the hill and seized it, with a loss of but 4 men, capturing 135 officers and men of the enemys picket. Before the crest could be intrenched the enemy opened upon our men from several batteries, and during the day the division lost in holding the Nosition 2 officers wounded and 11 men killed and 57 wounded. We, owever, held and strongly fortified the hill, compelling the enemy to permanently close up all the embrasures of the front face of his nearest work. The hill re- mained in our possession until the corps withdrew to the Chatta- hoochee. It is but proper to state that, for the purpose of burning some buildings upon it, this hill was previously taken by our picket- line, supported by the Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteers, under Col. E. A. Carman, general officer of the day, in which affair we captured about 20 of the enemy, with a loss of 1 killed and 3 wounded. The enemy subsequently strongly re-enforced and intrenched the picket on this hill. On the 3d of August Wards division returned ftom the reconnais- sance toward the right, and on the 4th relieved two divisions of the Fourteenth Corps and occupied their works; on the right of the Twentieth Corps. The Third Brigade, First Division, Fourteenth Corps, remained; and was temporarily placed under the orders of Brigadier-General Ward, commanding the Third Division, Twentieth Corps. Our line at this time extended nearly two and a half miles. From the 5th to the 10th of August the line of Wards division was several times moved forward, gaining toward the enemys works from a half to three-quarters ~5f a mile. New works were built, keeping up connection on the right with Corses division, Sixteenth Corps. The line of Rugers (Second) brigade, First Division, was also moved forward, to perfect the line between the left of Wards division and Knipes (First) brigade, of Williams (First) division. Geary also established and completed his. line in advance, on the ex- treme left of the corps, connecting with the Fourth Corps. From the 11th to the 25th of August no changes of consequence were made in the line. The firing of the light guns of the corps were daily kept up upon the town and the enemys works, ~nd several noisy demon- strations were made by our heavy picket-line in obedience to superior orders. No organized advance upon the enemys position was at- tempted. Casualties, though not large, were of daily occurrence. On the 25t1f of August the wagons, ambulances, and a portion of the artillery, having been removed the previous day, the several divisions were withdrawn from our main line about 8 p. m. and massed about 800 yards in the rear. The First Division (General Knipe commanding), with Harrisons brigade, of Wards division, was near the Montgomer{ Ferry road, the Second (Gearys) Divis- ion, near the Howells Mil and Paces Ferry road, and two brigades of Third (Wards) Division near the Turners Ferry road. These several columns were ordered to move on three roads toward the Chattahoochee as soon as the rear of the Fourth Corps, marching from our left, had passed their respective positions. Knipe was instructed to take up a line on the south side of Montgomerys Ferry, at the railroad crossing, and to prot& t the bridges there, throwing Harrisons brigade on the north side of the river. Geary $ . Page 19 CHAP. L.1 REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. was directed t9 occupy the high ground about the military bridge at Paces Ferry with two brigades, and to send on& to the prominent bluff, about a mile north of the railroad bridge, at Montgomerys Ferry. Ward was to hold the hills on the south bank of the river at Turners Ferry. The columns were not able to move before 2 oclock at night, and the picket-line was not withdrawn from our works until near daybreak. Each column took its proper position, and the pickets rejoined their commands without molestation and without loss. Subsequently attacks of no very serious character were made upon both Gearys and Wards defenses, and were easily repulsed. Oii the 27th of August I was relieved by Maj. Gen. H. W. Slocum, a p pointed by the President to the command the corps, and on the following morning I resumed command of my division. During my brief command of the corps I received the cordial and efficient aid and co-operation of the division commanders and of the staff officers of the, corps. I ought especially to name Lieut. Col. H. W. Perkins, assistant adjutant-general, whose industry, experi- ence, and capacity in his department I found of especial value, and Lient. Col. C. W. Asmussen, assistant inspector-general, who, in addition to his official duties, rendered me most yaluable as~istance in establishing the advanced lines and in constructing new defensive works. Capt. S. E. Pittman, assistant adjutant-general of volun- teers; Capt. A. T. Mason, One hundred and twenty-third New York Volunteers, acting aide-de-camp, and First Lieut. George Robin- sony aide-de-camp, acted as my personal staff while in command of the corps. The reports of division commanders, which have already been forwarded, will give a list of the casualties and additional de- / tails of the movements and operations of their respective commands during the period covered by this report. I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. S. WILLIAMS, Byig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE, Brigadier-General of Volunteers. Assistant Adjutant-General, Dept. of the Cumberland. A DDENDA. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH CORPS, Near Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 1864. GENERAL: I have the honor to report the following number of casualties in my command for the month of July, 1864: 19 I Command. Headquarters Second Division Third Division Total Brigadier-General WHIPPLE, Chief of Staff, Killed. Wounded. Missing. I ~J. ~ ~. ~ p., 0 ~ 0~ 0 ~ 2 2 37 576 34 783 5 90 24 317 9 157 602 4 95 25 485 11 620 20 310 86 1,380~ 9 202 2,007 A. S. WILLIAMS; Brigadier-General, Commanding. Page 20 20 ThE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. No. 177. Reports of Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum, U. S. Army, commanding Twentieth Army Corps, of operations August 25September 8. ATLANTA, GA., September 3, 1864. We entered Atlanta yesterday at 11 a. m. The enemy had left, - with the exception of some cavalry. They marched on the Mc- IDonou~h road. They destroyed 80 cars loaded with ammunition; also some engines, We captured 3 engines, a few cars, 11 pieces of artillery, soO small-arms, and about 50 prisoners. We now hold the works of t~ae enemy in strong force, and are safe at the bridge. H. W. SLOCUM, Major-General. General W. D. WHIPPLE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH CORPS, Atlanta, Ga., September 3, 1864. GENEIfAL: I sent out a reconnoitering party early on the morn- ing of the 2d (as Iliad done on each previous day). They arrived near Atlanta about 10 a. in., and were met by the mayor, and the city was surrendered to them. On entering, however, a portion of - Fergusons cavalry were found in the city and a few shots were exchanged with them. I at once moved forward all of my command that could safely be spared from the bridge-heads and occupied the city, and now feel that our position is safe, both at this point as well - as at the bridges. We occupy the entire line of rebel works at this place. We have captured about 100 prisoners, 14 pieces of artillery, and several thousand stand of small-arms. The rebels before leaving the city destroyed 7 locomotives, 81 cars loaded with amr~iu- nition, small-arms, and stores. The railroad is repaired and in working order to this place. I have ordered the ammunition and a large portion of the subsistence stores now at the bridge to be sent here. The enemy that occupied the city moved out apparently very much demoralized. They moved on the McDonough road with the intention of joining their main army. General Hood left here on the night previous to our entrance. On our arrival here I telegraphed to the War Department all the information in my possession. The telegraplr line will be completed to this point this afternoon. It is reported that Wheeler has cut the Na~hville and Chattanooga Rail- road at Tantalon, and also the Nashville and Huntsville Railroad. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. SLOCUM, Major- General, G~ommanding. Brigadier-General WHIPPLE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Chief of Staff. (Forwarded by General Thomas to General Sherman September 4, 1864.) HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH CORPS, Atlanta, Ga., September 19, 1864. GENERAL: I have the honor of inclosing herewith the reports of the division, brigade, and regimental commanders of this corps, of the operations of their respective commends during the recent c~rn Page 21 Caip. L] - I~EPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF TH1~ CtTMBERLAND. ~aign. The corps was under the command of Maj, Gen. Joseph ooker from the commencement of the campaign till July 27. A report of its operations during this period will probably be for- warded to you by General Hooker. I have sent to him duplicates of the inclosed papers. Brig Gen. A. S. Williams was in com- mand of the corps from July 27 to August 27. I inclose his repQr,t for that period. The corps marched from its position near Atlanta during the night of August 25 and took position on the Chattahoochee River,covering the railroad bridge and the fords at Paces and Turners Ferries the First Division near the bridge, the Second at Paces Ferry, and the Third~at Turners. From the 27th of August till September 1 the troops were engaged in constructing works, strengthening their p0- sitions, and reconnoitering ~parties were sent out daily to observe the movements of the enemy in Atlanta. On the night of Septem- ber 1 heavy explosions were heard in the direction of Atlanta, and a force was at once ordered from each division to make a reconnais- sauce in this direction. The command from the Third Division, under Colonel Coburn, on approaching the city, was met by the mayor, who made a formal surrender of the town to him, and in- formed Colonel Coburn that the enemy had evacuated during the night; that the only troops then in the city consisted of a previous rce of cavalry.under General Ferguson. On entering the city a few shots were exchanged between our troops and this body of cavalry. About 100 prisoners were taken. I at once moved for- ward seven brigades, of my command and occupied the works of tha enemy. The enemy left in his works and in the city 20 pieces of artillery and~ several hundred small-arms. He destroyed 6 locomo- tives, 81 cars loaded with ammunition, small-arms, and stores. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. SLOCUM, Majo~- General, Commanding. I3rig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Dept. of the Cumberland. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH CORPS, Atlanta. Ga., & ptember 5, 1864. GENERAL: I have the honor to forward the consolidated casualty report of this command for the month of August, 1864: Killed. Wounded. Missing. command. n o o Is o ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ First Division 10 2 ~ Second Division I 5 3 74 Third Division 18 3 29 22 3 96 6 128 Artillery Brigade 2 .... 7 9 Total 1 39 8 181 j 11 240 1 I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H: W. SLOCUM, Major-General, Commanding. Brigadier-General WHIPPLE, Assistant Adjutant-General. 3 . Page 22 22 ~mi~ ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. (CHAP. L. - ADDENDA. Report of trophies captured during the campaign from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Atlanta, Ga., by the troops of the Twentieth Army Corps. Articles. One battle-flag Do Four 12-pounder brass guns. One battle-flag .... One infantry sword and scab- bard. Three infantry swordsand scab- bards. One infantry sword and scab- bard. Do Four infantry swords and scab- bards. Three infantry swordsand scab- bards. Captors. 27th Place. Indiana I n- Resaca, Ga. fantry. 5th Ohio Infantry.. 105th Illinois In- fantry. do do Peach Tree Creek, Ga. Date. 1864. May 15 May 15 May 15 July 20 do do July20 do do July20 70th Indiana In- fantry. ....do 129th Illinois In- fantry. 85th Indiana In- fantry. One revolver do One battle-flag do Do Do Do Five infantry swords. Tb re e infantry swords. do ....do do do..... ....do ....do 136th New York ....do.. Infantry. 26th Wisconsin Infantry. ....do..... ....do 55th Ohio Infantry. Golgotha Church, Ga. Peach Tree Creek, Ga. ....do ....do July 20 July 20 July 20 July 20 July 20 July 20 July20 July 20 July 20 July 20 Remarks. Battle-flag 32d and 58th Alabama (consolidated) Regiment; c a p - tured by Capt. T. J. Box* and Pri- vate E. White, Company D, 27th Indiana. Captured by Corpi. Georgo W. Tyrrell,* Company H, 5th Ohio Infantry. The capture of these pieces is claimed by both the Second and Third Divisions. Color bearer shot by regiment; Sergeants Smith and Cram, Com- pany F, 105th Illinois, crawled. forward and secured the colors. Leather scabbard, mark e d J. Hood Scammon, 51st Mississippi Regiment, secured by Sergeant Smith, Company F, 105th Illi- nois. Picked up on the field that the enemy were driven from (two with leather scabbards), star~ on one blade. Captured by Lieut. Charles H. Cox. Captured by Private George C. Thompson, Company G. One captured by Captain Walkley, Company B, from hands of rebel captain. One captured by William T. Pat- ton, private, Company A; one by Henry Miles, sergeant, Company E; one by Samuel Wilson, pri- vate, Company C. Captured by Alex. P. Asbury, pri- vate, Company H. Captured by Thomas J. William- son, private, Company A; taken while regiment was advancing, and left by him, as hecould not carry the flag and shoot at the same time. Battle-flag 31st Mississippi Regi- ment; captured by Dennis Buck- ley,* private, Company G, who knocked down color hearer with musket and wrenched colors from him Captured by Jacob Baldes, private, Company B, from Cleburnes di. vision; regiment not known. Captured by regiment. One captured by Captain Fuchs, Company A; captors of others unknown One captured by Corporal Fink, Company B. Respectfully submitted. H. W. SLOCUM, Major- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH CORPS, Atlanta, Ga., September 29, 1864. * Awarded a Medal of Honor Page 23 Cii.u. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 23 No. 178. Report of Surg. John W. Foye, U. S. Army, Medical Director, Twentieth Army Corps. HE~ADQUARTERS TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS, MEDICAL DIRECTORS OFFICE, Atlanta, Ga., September 29, 1864. DOCTOR: In conformity to instructions contained in circular from your office, bearing date September 15, 1864, I have the honor to sub- mit the following report of operations of the medical department of this corps during the campaign which ended by the fall of Atlanta: This command, formed by the consolidation of the Eleventh and Twelfth Corps, left Lookout Valley May 5, under the command of Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker, thus entering upon a campaign having for its objective point the capture of Atlanta. Condition of com- mand: The troops, many of them veterans, were in fine condition, if we except a portion of one division that had but recently returned from quite a severe campaign to the eastern part of the State, dur- ing which they were deprived of the vegetables issued to their fortu- nate comrades along the line of rail communication. Strength of command, 20,531. On the morning of May 8 the left of the command became engaged with the enemy at Mill Creek Gap, on Taylors Ridge, one of the series of ridges known collectively as Buzzard Roost, and after a brisk fight of about five hours, in which advantages were gained and lost ,darkness closed the struggle and gave us an opportunity to care for and remove the wounded. Con- dition of supplies: Stimulants and surgical appliances in abundance, but not up until several hours after we became engaged, the roads being required for the troops. Our panniers furnished us the requisite dressings till the arrival of the wagons. Field hospital: Established half a mile from the foot of the ridge and one mile from the enemy. An abundance of good water, fresh beef, and such articles as are usually found in the drivers boxes of a well-regulated ambulance train. Removal of wounded: From the summit of the ridge to the base thereof on blankets, shelter-tents, & c. ; from the base they were conveyed in ambulances to the field hospital. Char- acter of the fire: Musketry, continuous at short range, conical bail. Anesthetics: Chloroform of Squibbs manufacture, from the use of which no bad results have been observed during the campaign. Casualties: Killed, 49; wounded and treated in hospital, 184, of which number 7 died during the night. Operations: Eleven amputations were performed and seven resections were made during the night subsequent to the fight. Subsequent disposition of wounded: At 11 a. m. on the day after, the wounded were placed in ambulances, and, under the charge of three medical officers and a proper number of attendants, transferred to Riuggold, a distance of twenty-five miles, and one death occurred on the route. On the 12th of May the command moved to the right and, passing through Snake Creek Gap, came upon the enemy near Resaca, and after a series of maneuvers engaged him shortly after meridian May 15. Battle of Resaca: the troops were in good condition, the attack having been deferred till p. m. to enable them to prepare their din- ners before engaging. Strength of command, about 16,000. Supplies: Abundant and of good quality. Field hospital: About one and a half miles to the rear of the point of attack; water and food abundant Page 24 24 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. and weather fine. Removal of the wounded: The wounded were taken from the field depot to the field hospital in ambulances, the work of removal being completed at about 2 a. m. on the morning following the battle. Character of the fire: Musketry and artillery, the former very severe and at short range, the movements being an assault upon the enemys works, which were carried and held, com- pelling the abandonment of the field by the enemy. Disposition of wounded: The wounded were transferred from the field hospital to the general field hospital, Department of the Cumberland, located at Resaca. The transfer completed on the 22d. Casualties: Wounded; 1,172 is the approximate number treated at the three division hos- pitals, of which number between 75 and 80 died within five days after the battle. I regret my inability to furnish the exact data of this as well as several subsequent engagements, as my predecessor failed to retain copies of his classified returns, and I am com?elled to omit those furnished by the Third Division as entirely unre ia e Operations: Thirty-five amputations, ten resections, and one excision were performed at the Second Division hospital, but of the operations at the others I can find no record. Leaving Resaca on the 16th, the command followed the enemy, and, after a series of skirmishes, again met him in force at Dallas and engaged him on the 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th of May. Strength of command: Unknown. Condition of command: Much exhausted by long, heavy, and forced marches. Condition of sup- plies: Stimulants, and surgical appliances in abundance, and suffi- cient shelter for all the wounded. Field hospital: On the east side of Pumpkin Vine Creek, one and a half miles from the point of attack. Our lines advanced two miles late in the evening of the 25th. The hospital was moved on the following morning to accommodate the change in the position of the troops. Operations: In the Second Di- vision hospital, thirty-nine amputations and nineteen excisions are reported. The First and ThirdDivisions can furnish no report of their operations. Removal of wounded: The slight cases were placed in army wagons and sent to Kingston, Ga.; the more serious cases inambulances, under the charge of Surgeon Kendall, One hun- dred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers, to the same point. Two days rations were sent with the train, and they (the wounded) fed three times daily while in transit by men who were detailed for the purpose to accompany the train. Casualties: Wounded and treated in the hospitals of the Third Division, 1,264. For the sixteen days following the battle of Dallas the men were constantly exposed to a very annoying fire from the enemy, who had ensconced himself behind a very formidable line of works in front of Pine Knob, and from which it was determined to dislodge him, and on the 15th of June an advance was made with that in- tent. Battle of Pine Hill: The command worn out and exhausted by continued marching, building breast-works; the roads heavy from almost unintermitting rain of ten days; the battle began at about 2 p. m. and continued till dusk. Condition of supplies: Stimulants and other stores rather limited; difficult to obtain be- cause of the bad roads. No actual suffering for the want of sup- p lies, but they were not as abundant as on former occasions. Field hos a About two miles, from line of attack; wa-ter good; food plenty; more suffering because of continual rain and previous ex- haustion than from other causes. Removal of wounded: On litters to the field depots; from there in ambulances to the hospitals. Character of the fire: Musketry and artillery; continuous; rang Page 25 Oa~r. L] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMB]~RLAND. 25 from 100 to 25 yards; the enemys works rendered useless, but not carried. Casualties: Wounded, 643 were admitted to hospital. Disposition of wounded: To Acworth in ambulances, and from there in box-cars to Chattanooga, each detachment accompanied by medical officers and a sufficient number of attendants to look after the interests of the patients while in transit. From the 17th to the 30th of June a series of skirrrdshes occurred along the edge of Nancys or Noyes Creek, on which our command was in position, said skirmishes being a part of the general ma- 2 neuver and sorties for the possession of Kenesaw Mountain. Field hospital: Was. moved seven times to accommodate itself to the varying position of the command; twice it was driven from its po- sition by the enemys shells, the formation of the land in the rear of the troops not being favorable to protection. Character of the fire: Musketry and artillery; desultory. Casualties: 504 patients - i from gunshot wounds were received from the skirmish line and admitted in hospital during this time. Disposition of wounded: Transported by ambulance to Acworth and transferred to depart- ment hos a at that place. On the 1st of July the command left Kenesaw Mountain and fol- lowed the enemy to the Chattahoochee; skirmishing the entire way, but with few casualties, 71 being the number admitted to hospital for the nineteen days ending June 19. On the 17th the command crossed the Chattahoochee, and on the 20th Peach Tree Creek. Bat- tle of Peach Tree Creek: Commenced about 3 p. m. on July 20 and consisted of a series of assaults on the part of the enemy, each of which was repulsed with great loss to him, and terminating on leaving us complete masters of the situation. The field hospitals were situated about one mile from the baffle-field, and were, with a single exceXtion, in operating order by the time the wounded had - - commence to arrive. In the exceptional case (Third Division, Will- - - jam Grinsted, U. S. Volunteers, surgeon in chief) the want of sys- tem was painfully apparent, and but for the kindness of the medi- cal gentleman of a division of the Fourth Corps through aid, and courteously tendered, much suffering would have ensued. Character of the fire: Musketry at short range, no artillery being used by the enemy. Casualties: 1~051 Federal wounded and 106 Confederate wounded were admitted in the three division hospitals during and shortly subsequent to the battle. Operations: 169 amputations and 42 excisions were made during the night and day following the bat- the. Disposition of the wounded: The wounded were sent to Mar- ietta and transferred to the field hospital, Department of the Cum- berland. On the morning of July 21 the command moved forward, and tak- ing a position about two miles from the center of the city, fortified, and the siege of Atlanta commenced. Siege of Atlanta: Commenc- ing July 21 and lasting a period of forty-two days, terminating in the evacuation of the city by the enemys forces on the morning of the 2d of September, and its immediate occupancy by this command. Dur- ing this period of forty-two days the ~roximity was such as to render the slightest exposure of the person azar ous in the extreme more particularly in front of the First Division. Casualties admitted to - - the hospital during the siege foot up in the aggregate to 366, of which number 43 died after admission. Operations: Amputations - - to the number of 45 were performed, from which 2 deaths fol- lowed. Disposition of wounded: No wounded or sick have been sent to the rear since the commencement of the siege, and although our Page 26 26 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [C~ip. L. commissariat has been a meager one, unavoidably so because of the distance from a base, the patients have done well, and a large num- ber are now on duty, who, under other circumstances, would now be carried on the rolls of some rear hospital. The following consoli- dated summary of the three divisions from July 22 to September 30, inclusive, will, I think, demonstrate the advantage of retaining the sick and wounded with the command when the operation of the troops permit it: Admitted: Sick 2,935 Wounded 480 Total 3,415 Returned to duty .. - 1,010 Transferred to other hospitals 1,419 Discharged 4 Died 173 Furloughed 1 Deserted 2 Remaining: Sick 755 Wounded 51 The patients transferred to the other hospitals were Confederates and members of other corps who were admi~tted to our hospitals after the main army had gone to the right, and after our occupancy ~f the city. One hundred and seventy-three deaths are reported, of which number more than 60 were mortal wonnds. The following casualties have occurred among the medical officers of the command since the commencement of the campaign: Asst. Surg. Taylor Elmore, One hundred and thirty-seventh New York Volunteers, died May 22, 1864; Surg. H. S. Potter, One hundred and fifth Illinois Volnuteers, killed June 2. 1864; Surg. William H. Heath, Second Massachusetts Volunteers, died August 28, 1864. I regret my inability to furnish consolidated reports of wounds and operations from the commencement of the campaign, but the data furnished by my pred~cessor is so wanting in detail as to render it valueless for statistical purposes. I have the honor to be, respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN W. FOYE, Swrg., U. S. Vols., illed. Director, Twentieth Army Corps. Surg. GEORGE E. COOPER, ]liliedical Director, Department of the Cumberland. No. 179. Report of Brig. Gen. Aipheus S. Williams, U. S. Army, command- ing First Division, of operations May 1July 28 and August 28 September 8. HDQRS. FIRST DIvIsIoN, TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS,. Atlanta, Ga.. September 12, 1864. COLONEL: I have the honor to make the following report of the movements and operations of this division during the recent cam- paign, which closed with the occupation of the city of Atlanta: On 28th of April, when orders were received to move to the front, the division was occupying posts along the Nashville and Chatt Page 27 CIrAP. Li REPORTS, 1~TC.ARMY OP THE CUMBERLAND. 27 nooga Railroad from Wartrace to Anderson, with large detachments at Fayetteville and Shelbyville. One brigade (Third), recently at- tached to the division in the organization of the new corps, was encamped in the valley opposite Bridgeport, Ala. On 1st of May the whole division was concentrated near that place, and on 3d of May reached Chattanooga Valley, at the eastern base of Lookout Moun- tain, and reported to Major-General Hooker, commanding corps. The organization of the division at this time was as follows: First Brigade, Brig. Gen. J. F. Knipe commanding, composed of One hundred and twenty-third New York Volunteer Infantry, Colonel McDougall; Fifth Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, Col. W. W. Packer; Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col. James L. Selfridge; One hundred and forty-first New York Volun- teer Infantry, Col. William K. Logie. Second Brigade, Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Ruger commanding, composed of Twenty-seventh Indi- ana Volunteer Infantry, Col. Silas Colgrove; Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, Col. Ezra A. Carman; One hundred and fiftieth New York Volunteer Jnfaiitry, Col. John H. Ketcham; Third Wis- consin Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col. William Hawley; One hundred and seventh New York Volunteer Infantry, Col. Nirom M. Crane, and Second Massachusetts Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col. William Cogswell. Third Brigade, Col. James S. Robinson, Eighty- secbnd Ohio Veteran Volunteers, commanding, composed of Sixty- first Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col. Stephen J. McGroarty; Eighty-second Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col. David Thom- son; One hundred and forty-third New York Volunteer lnfantry, Col. Horace Boughton; Forty-fifth New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col. Adolphus Dobke; One hundred and first Illinois Vol- unteer Infantry, Lient. Col. John B. Le Sage, and Eighty-second Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. Edward S. Salomon. There was then attached to the division two batteries of artillery, viz, Bat- tery M, First New York Artillery, Capt. J. D. Woodbury, six 12- pounder guns, and Battery I, First New York Artillery, Lieutenant (now Captain) Winegar, six 3-inch rifled guns; Captain Woodbury acting as chief of artillery. The returns at that time showed an effective force of 6,771 officers and men in the division, exclusive of Sixty-first Ohio Volunteers, which did not rejoin from veteran fur- lough until May 8, at Trickum Post-Office. Pursuant to orders the division marched from Chattanooga Valley on the 4th of May, biv- ouacked at Gordons Mills that night, and encamped near the Mid- dle Chiekamauga on afternoon of 5th, at Pleasant Grove Church, three miles southwest of Riuggold. On 7th of May the division crossed Taylors Ridge through Nickajack Pass, and encamped at Trickum Post-Office. Leaving Trickum 1 oclock of 10th of May, the division reached Snake Creek Gap at 8 oclock in the morning of same day. Pursuant to orders I reported to Major-General Mc- Pherson, commanding the Army of the Tennessee, and following his instructions took position with two brigades (Knipes and Robin- sons) in the westerLy entrance of the gap, and moved Rugers brigade through the gap in reserve behind the lines occupied by the Army of the Tennessee. On May 13th the division, having been reunited the night previous, was moved forward to Camp Creek, and took position covering the approach from the direction of Dal- ton. On the morning of 14th of May, pursuant to or~ders, I massed the division in support of the Third Division, which was in line of battle in face of the enemys forces before Resaca. About 4.3 Page 28 tcHiP. L. 28 THE ATLANTA CAMPAtGN. p. m. I received orders to march my division as rapidly as pos- sible to support the left of Stanleys division, Fourth Corps, which was heavily engaged some miles distant. I moved at once by the left flank, under guidance of a staff officer of Fourth Corps, and in about an hour and a half, without halts, reached the position desig- nated by the major-general commanding the corps (who had pre- ceded the column) for deployment of the division. This position was a wooded ridge facing and bordering a narrow cultivated valley of considerable length along the Dalton road, near the head of which were the defiles and steep hills held by the enemy for the defense of Resaca. Robinsons (Third) brigade deployed quickly along the left of this ridge, and the other brigades were ordered to prolong the line along the ridge south of a deep gorge which bisects it. In front of Robinsons brigade, Simonsons battery (Fifth Indiana), of Stanleys division, was in position looking toward Resaca, and sup- ported by a detachment of that division. Scarcely was Robinsons bri a e in line before numerous fugitives from our own troops came pouring in confusion over the open in front, followed by the ex- ultant enemy making confidently for the battery. After a fruitless effort with my staff officers to rally and organize the fugitives, I sent orders to them to clear the front, and rode back to bring for- ward Robinsons brigade. At the brigade I found Lieutenant-Col- onel Perkins, assistant adjutant-general, with orders to m& ve at once to the open and support the battery. Robinson moved with great promptness down the steep wooded ridge side, crossing a diffi- cult creek at the foot, and, changing front forward on his right regiment in good order, he opened in volley upon the astonished enemy. They fled in greater haste than they had advanced, and in fifteen -minutes not a rebel gun was heard in the valley. Orders were sent Ruger to advance his brigade so as to take the enemy in flank, but before it could be done they had fled. The division biv- ouacked for the night on the plain fronting toward Resaca. The brave and efficient conduct of Robinsons brigade in this affair served to create a strong confidence and good-will between troops recently brought together from different corps in a new organiza- tion, a feeling closely cemented by the subsequent events and occurrences of the campaign. May 15, the division was ordered to support Butterfields and Gearys divisions, and marched at 12 oclock. While on the march information was sent to me by the major-general commanding corps that the enemy was threatening our left from the direction of the railroad, and I was ordered to cover and protect that flank. Facing by the left brought the division in line of battle, and in this forma- tion I advanced it toward the menaced point, the brigades being in line according to numerical order. The ground occupied by Knipes (First) brigade on the right was very broken, trending off, however, toward the north in a ridge of slight elevation, running almost par- allel with railroad, partly through woods and partly through clear- ings. At a point where a road toward Greens Station. from the Dalton road crosses the ridge there rises a considerable knoll or knob, upon which is a dwelling known as Scales house. Rugers (Second) brigade, extending from Knipes left, reached and occupied this knoll, upon which slight breast-works were hastily thrown up. Two regiments of Robinsons brigade were deployed on the left of the knoll, where the ground sinks down into a timbered plain; three others of his regiments were held in reserve on the extreme left, an Page 29 Ca& p. L] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 29 one regiment p laced in support of Winegars battery, which was with much difficulty put into position on a high hill, somewhat in our rear, but commanding much of our front. Woodburys light 12s were placed in the line near our left ou ridges which com- manded the approaches to what I regarded as the key to our posi- tion. The enemy massed his forces in the woods near the railway, which was distant from 300 to 600 yards from the different portions of my line. Advancing under cover as far as practicable, he at- tacked the whole line with great vigor and apparent confidence. The attack was received with perfect steadiness and repulsed with ease. The assaults were renewed three several times, and each time with signal failure. My line in no part was shaken or disturbed, and we literally had no skulkers. The main efforts of the enemy were directed against the knoll heretofore mentioned, and were con- tinued in that direction until near dark. The position was held at the close by two of Robinsons regiments, which had relieved Rugers. The artillery of the division performed an important part in punish- ing and repulsing the enemy. I made no efforts to pursue, as my orders were to cover and protect the left, and I was ignorant of the condition of affairs with the assaulting columns on the right; be- sides, the enemys intrenchments, to which at each repulse he fell back, were but a few hundred yards in my front. It was evident. too, that the assaulting force (at least two divisions of Hood~ corps) greatly outnumbered ours. The colors and colonel with other officers and men, of the Thirty-eighth Alabama were captured by~ the Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteers, Colonel Colgrove, of Rugers brigade, and the division took about 125 prisoners. In front of one brigade S officers and 80 [men] of the enemys dead were buried. Our early march on the following day made it necessary to leave much the greater number to be buried by details from other commands. The casualties of my division48 killed, 366 wounded, and 3 missing; aggreghte, 417. The division, leaving the battle- field on the morning of the 16th of May with the rest of the corps, following the retiring enemy, crossed the Connesauga above Resaca and bivouacked at Bryants (or McClures) Ford. on the Coosawattee; crossed the Coosawattee on morning of 17th May, and bivouacked that night three miles east of Calhoun, Ga. On the 18th May reached a point near Spring Mills, southeast of Adairsville, and bivouacked at 9.30 p. m. on the so-called Gravelly Plateau. On 19th of May marched at 1 p. m. to the support of Butterfields divis- ion, reported as having the enemy strong in his front. The divis- ion was put in line on his left, and advancing in this order over a very rough country and through the thickest underbrush, reached the vicinity of Cassville, after some skirmishing with tht~ enemy, about 8 p. m. May 20, the enemy having withdrawn from his in- trenched lines behind Cassville, Knipes brigade was ordered to hold the town, and the others were put in camp on the north side and re- mained in this camp 21st and 22d of May. May 23, the division marched at daylight, crossing the Etowah on pontoon bridge near Milams, and encamped on Euharlee Creek, connecti~~g with Fourth Corps on the right and Gearys division on the left. On 24th we marched by by-paths and mountain roads; reached Burnt Hickory at 5.30 p. m. and bivouacked in a heavy storm; Gearys division on my right and Butterfields on my left. May 25, orders were received to advance by the road to the right and take position in advance of X~allas, ~3~earys division was to move on a central r~tite ~nd Butter Page 30 30 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. fields on the left. Having passed Pumpkin Vine Creek on a bridge which the enemy had partly burned, and which we repaired, the head of my column had reached within a mile and a half of Dallas, when I received an order from the commander of the corps to coun- termarch and move as rapidly as possible to the support of Gearys division. I marched left in front, recrossed the creek, and finding my way along the left bank, crossed again on Gearys route, and, after a rapid march of over five miles, came up with Butterfields and Gearys divisions massed on the road toward New Hope Church, and passed to the front. Receiving orders from the corps commander to put my division in order of attack, I (leployed the division in three lines of brigade front. Two regiments (Sixty-first Ohio and Thir- teenth New Jersey) were sent forward as skirmishers. The division, without sufficient halt to recover breath, moved promptly in advance for a mile and a half, driving the enemy before us and forcing back his strong skirmish line and heavy reserves at double-quick. It was quite dark when the column reached the foot of the slopes upon which the enemy were strongly intrenched and across which he threw shot, shell, and canister in murderous volleys. During the advance the Second (Rugers) Brigade passed lines with and relieved the Third (Robinsons), which was leading, and Knipes (First) brigade in turn relieved a portion of Rugers brigade and covered its right flank. Robinson later relieved Rugers brigade, which had nearly exhansted its ammunition. The division forced its way close up to the enemys works, but darkness, rendered doubly dark by dense clouds pouring rain, put a stop to further efforts. Butterfields and Ge4rys divisions relieved most of my division during the night, and in the morning it was placed in reserve within a few hundred yards of the enemys works. The major-general commanding the corps followed the advance brigade of my division in this attack, and I feel confident he will bear testimony to the steadiness and good order, perseverai~ce, and spirit with which it went forward until darkness put an end to the conflict. !fhe loss of the division in this attack was 102 killed, 639 wounded, 4 missing; total, 745. Among the severely wounded on this occasion (since died) was Col. Archibald L. McDougall, One hundred and tweiity-third New York Volun- teers, a most faithful, patriotic, aiid valuable officer. Six other field officers of the division were reported wounded. The division occn- pied its position in reserve from 26th to 31st of May, always within range of the artillery and musketry fire of the enemy, losing several valuable men by casualties, a list of whom appears in the reports of brigade commanders. June 1, the division, relieved by a portion of the Army of the Ten- nessee, moved to the left, and on 2d occupied several strong knolls, its left (Knipes) brigade covering Browulows Hill near Picketts Mills creek, the right of the divisioii connecting with Carlins bri- gade, Fourteenth Corps, and the left supporting Twenty-third Corps. I held this position on 3d and 4th, keeping up a constant skirmish with the enemy. On 5th of June Davis division, Fourteenth Corps, relieved my division and I moved from four to five miles to the left, taking up position across Allatoona Creek, my left covered by Mc- Cooks division of cavalry near Harris farm, on Hillsborough road. On 6th of June I advanced the division and occupied a ridge near Kemps Mill, on Sandtown road, right resting oh Ahlatoona Creek, Butterfields and Gearys divisions on my left, the enemys skirmish- ers constantly in our front and contesting the ground. Jane 11 Page 31 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 31 moved about a mile and a half to the left and connected with Stan- leys division, of the Fourth Corps, looking toward Pine Mountain. On 13th and 14th Gearys division relieved a portion of Fonrteenth Corps and connected with my left. June 15, the enemy having evac- uated Pine Mountain, my division was ordered to pursue to the right of Gearys division. At 4 p. m. I crossed a deep ravine on my lelt and, ascending a high hill, massed my whole division in rear of Gearys right reserve brigade. Soon after, hearing heavy firing, I deployed Knipes aiid Rugers brigades, and took the double-quick~ in that direction. I found Geary engaging the enemy in his works. Knipes brigade was sent to form on Gearys right, and Rugers bri- gade was nioved to the left to cover Gearys left flank. Robinsons brigade was held behind Gearys left center. Subsequently it formed line in rear of Gear an after dark made ritle-pits for his lines to withdraw to. On 16th Knipes brigade was withdrawn from the right to the left of Ruger. It threw up breast-works connecting with Fourth Corps. Robinsons brigade was placed in reserve. The enemy on both days kept up a vigorous fire of shot and shell. On 17th followed closely the enemy, who again abandoned his works and fell back. I halted the division with left resting on Burnt Hickory and Marietta road near Kirks house, connecting with Fourth Corps, Butterfields division on my right, the line facing Mud Creek. On 19th the division was again put in pursuit of the retreat- ing enemy, crossing Mud and Noyes Creeks. I found the euemy in their works from two to three miles beyond. The enemys skirmish- ers opposed us all day. The losses of the division from 15th to 19th of June, inclusive, in killed and wounded were between 90 and 100 officers and men. On 20th of June the division, being relieved by Fourth Corps, was moved to the right of Butterfields division, and in the afternoon moved to the right and front as far as Atkinsons plantation and made connection with Hascalls division Twenty- third Corps. The other divisions afterward took position on my left. On 21st, after reconnoitering to my front, sent out two regi- ments, under Colonel Hawley, Third Wisconsin Volunteers, and took possession with sniall loss of an important hill in direction of Kolbs farm. The enemy made fruitless efforts to regain it. June 22, I advanced the division, preceded by a strong skirmish line, espe- cially on the right and on to the left of the Powder Springs and Marietta road. The division was massed by brigades in the woods, the right near the Powder Springs road at Kolbs house, Rugers brigade on the right, Knipes in the center, and Robinsons on the left. In front of Knipe was an open elevated plateau with a deep gully along its front, beyond which the ground rose gently to the woods occupied by the rebel picket reserves in strong rifle-pits 500 or 600 yards distant. Robinson occupied a hill about 200 yards to the rear and left of Knipe, placing his brigade in echelon to Knipes. He had before him an open of at least 1,000 yards and extending to the low ground in front of Geary on my left, from whom I was separated by a swampy ravine. Ruger had thick woods in his front, except the ground for two regiments on Knipes right. Soon after arriving on this ground I strengthened my skirmishers by an additional i~~giment, and drove back the enemys pickets to the woods in our front, where his reserves were strongly intrenched, not far from his main works. I placed Wine- gars battery (3-inch rifles) in front of Robinsons brigade, and Woodburys (light 12-pounders) in front of Knipes brigade, positions Page 32 -32 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [Ou.& ~. L. that commanded all the open ground in front. About 3 p. in., hear- ing there were credible rumors of an attack, I reported in person to the major-general commanding the corps at Kolbs houses, and re- ceived orders to deploy my division in one line and throw up breast- works without delay. The information seemed reliable that the whole of Hoods corps was advancino to attack us. I had barely reached the left of my 0 line (conveying the orders in person to each brigade commander as I returned from the corps headquarters) before the peculiar yell of the rebel mass was heard as they emerged from the woods and dashed forward toward our line. The heaviest columns were di- rectly in front of Woodburys battery, and in three lines. He swept them fearfully with canister from those effective guns, and rolled them into a confused mass. A few volleys from Knipes bri- gade and the two left regiments (the Thirteenth New Jersey and One hundred and fiftieth New York) of Rugers brigade speedily. compelled those who were not driven back into the woods to take shelter in the deep ravine, and a dense clump of wood and under- brush on Knipes front and left. While this was transpiring, a very heavy column came rapidly from the woods into the open on our extreme left, and were brought to a stand-still by the first shell from Winegars battery exploding in its front division. .A few addi- tional rounds taking effect in the midst of the column threw the whole mass into confusion, and it broke in the utmost disorder for the woods. No further attempt was made to attack this part of my line. In the mean time the forces of the enemy which had taken shelter in the ravines, and others which had got up un(ler cover, at- tempted to take advantage of the woods on Knipes left front to turn that flank. The Sixty-first Ohio, of Robinsons brigade, was sent to re-enforce that part of the line, and Winegar was ordered to open with canister and case-shot along the ravine and through the woods. The punishment to the enemy must have been very severe. He at once discontinued his movements and relapsed into silence. It was now quite dark and under cover of darkness the enemy with- drew his troops, carrying away during the night many of his dead and most of his wounded. He left, however, in our front abundant proofs of his severe loss, which was acknowledged by the rebel jour- nals of Atlanta to have exceeded 1,000 men. During the night the Third Division was placed in reserve to mine. Our losses in this engagement did not exceed 130 men, including some 19 reported missing in action, who were captured by the sudden rush on my picket-line. Maj. D. C. Beckett, Sixty-first Ohio Volunteers, a very superior officer, was among the killed. The division remained in this same position in front of the enemys works until 2d of July. During the assault by Fourth and Fourteenth Corps on 27th of June it was held in readiness to advance. Winegars battery was placed in position on the left of the corps and was engaged all day with some loss. July 3, the division, moving on the left of the corps, crossed the abandoned works of the enemy, and, following on several difficult by-paths, reached the main road about a mile and a half west of Marietta. From this point it followed the Third Division on the Turners Ferry road, and, coming up with the enemys in- trenched line, encamped about 4 p. in. on the left of Second Divis- ion. The Fourteenth Corps, coming up later, took position on left of Twentieth Corps. The enemys works were in plain sight. July 4, in the afterr~oon I moved my division abo~it tWQ rnile~ to the Page 33 33 CHAP. L.J REPORTS, ETC~ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. right and took position between the Second and Third Divisions, the latter connecting with the Twenty-third Corps. July 5, the enemy having again fallen back, the division, in pursuit, crossed the creek and fields in front, striking the Turners Ferry road just in rear of the enemys works. After a most fatiguing march, partly along this encumbered road and partly over by-paths, through a very rough and broken country, the division went into position on a high ridge overlooking a portion of the enemys new intrenched line in front of the Chattahoochee River. From this ridge was caught the first sight of the distant Atlanta. July 6, the corps was moved across Nickajack Creek. My division formed on right of Fourteenth Corps and threw up breast-works. The other divisions extended to an~ connected with Twenty-third Corps. The division remained in this position near Nickajack Creek until 17th of July. On the afternoon of that day it crossed the Chattahoochee at Paces Ferry on a pontoon bridge, and, turning to the left a mile or so from the bridge, encamped on the Howells Ferry road. On the morning of the 18th I sent out two regiments under Col. E. A. Car- man, Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteers, to find the right of Fourth Corps. Colonel Carman had quite a spirited contest with the skir- mishers, in which he inflicted upon them considerable loss. Part of his skirmish line being surprised, he lost as prisoners 10 men and 1 wounded. The enemy were driven off. In t a ernoon the divis- ion with the corps moved across Nancys Creek and took position along the Buck Head and Marietta road, connecting with Fourth Corps on ~he left. July 19, in the afternoon I moved my division to the front and encamped on the north side of Peach Tree Creek above Howells Mill. July 20, battle of Peach Tree Creek. The division crossed the creek early in the morning, and, passing through Gearys division, followed a farm road along a wooded ridge, which intersects the Howells Mill (or Paces Ferry) road at the house of H. Embry. At this point the enemy had established a large post, strongly intrenched. The head of my column having reached a group of deserted houses about 600 yards from Embrys, I was or- dered by the major-general commanding the corps to halt. Knipes brigade was massed on the right, and Robinsons on the left of the road. Rugers brigade in the rear was moved to the right to con- nect with Fourteenth Corps. Later in the day Gearys division was brought up on my left. One brigade occupied an eminence separated from my position by a deep wooded hollow or ravine, which, passing between our positions, turned to the left behind Gearys advanced brigade and terminated in the open ground, where was posted Wards division. One of Gearys brigades lay at the foot of the hill occupied by his advance and near the lower end of this ravine. A similar ravine, but of less depth, lay between my position and the Fourteenth Corps, which, having somewhat refused its left, was con- structing rifle-pits at an angle to the ridge I occupied, and consid- erably to the right and rear. My whole front was covered by dense woods and thickets. About 3.30 p. m. I was in the act of advancing a section of artillery and a strong reserve to the skirmish line for the purpose of dislodging the enemy from his breast-works at Em- brys house, whon heavy volleys of musketry, commencing on the right of the Fourth Corps, and rolling in an increased volume to- ward my position, warned me that the enemy were attacking in force. I immediately ordered Knipe to deploy his brigade at double- quick across the ridge in advance of the group of houses, and Rob- 3 R RYOL xxxviii, PT I Page 34 I 34 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. inson to extend from Knipes left, along a farm road, on the north edge of the ravine, to connect with Geary and cover the ravine. Rugers brigade was held in reserve to await the (levelopuient of the attack. One section of Winegars battery was placed in the line of First Brigade to sweep the ridge, one section of Woodburys battery was placed between Knipes and Robinsons brigades to com- mand the ravine on our left front, and one section of same battery was placed so as to observe the broad ravine on the right. The other sections were in reserve. Hardly had these dispositions been made before the enemy advanced upon us in great force, driving in our skirmishers with his line of battle, and, under cover of the thickets and undergrowth, coming close upon our lines before being seen. His main attack was along the ridge in the direction of Em- brys house, but strong columns were sent down the ravines upon the right and left. That on the right, passing my flank unseen, fell upon the left regiments of Fourteenth Corps. Finding from the enemys fire that he was moving down the right ravine, I ordered a regiment (Twenty-seventh Jndiana Volunteers) from Rugers bri- gade to re-enforce Knipes right. This regiment, with one wing of Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers on Knip es right, speedily checked and drove back the enemy on this flank, and held the ground until the close of the action. In the left ravine the enemy advanced in stronger force, and, pushing his way down to the lower end, momentarily forced back a brigade of the Second Division. He suffered severely, however, for his temerity. The fire of Robin- sons brigade swept across the lower and through the upper portion of the ravine, while the brigade of Second Division, rallying across the lower end, poured volleys through half its length. A section of Woodburys light 12s, throwing canister, helped much to effect- ually expel the enemy from this part of the field. In the mean time, Knipes brigade in the center had heroically withstood and thrown back several repeated assaults. Finding that the enemys attacks in that direction were persistently continued, after his at- tempts in the ravines had been much weakened, I directed Ruger to send one wing of One hundred and fiftieth New York Volunteers and Robinsons two regiments (One hundred and first and Eighty-second Illinois) to re-enforce Knipes line. - No other changes were made. After sunset the enemy withdrew to his intrenched line, leaving a strong post in his rifle-pits at Embrys house and a heavy picket- line, which was, however, withdrawn in the night, with most of his - wounded. I cannot too strongly praise the conduct of my division on this occasion. Not a regiment was broken or shaken, but with- out cover and in a fair field a little over two-thirds of my command received and rolled back the repeated assaults of a numerically superior and confident force of the enemy. Prisoners were taken from two different corps. The casualties of the division were killed, 119 ; wounded, 458; missing, 3. Among the killed was Col. W. K. Logie, Oue hundred and forty-first New York Volunteers; Lieut. Col. W. H. H. Bown, Sixty-first Ohio Volunteers, and Maj. Lathrop Baldwin, One hundred and seventh New York, have since died of severe wounds; all excellent and gallant officers. Among tho severely wounded were Col. Silas Colgrove, Twenty-seventh IndianaA Volunteers; Col.- S. J. McGroarty, Sixty-first Ohio Volunteers; Lieut. Col. A. J. McNett, One hundred and forty-first New York Volunteers, and Maj. C. W. Clanharty, One hundred and forty-first New York Volunteers, mQst of whom, I fear, will be disabled fro Page 35 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 35~ active duty in the field. Captain Bennett, assistant topographical engineer, on my staff, was severely wounded in the head during the action. July 21, the division was engaged in burying our own and the~ enemys dead. I regret that no sufficient memoranda were kept by the burying parties to report the latter with accuracy. During the day I had the misfortune to lose a most brave and valuable officer,. Capt. Edward H. Newcomb, aide-de-camp, who was mortally wounded on the picket-line and fell into the hands of the enemy. July 22, the division moved toward Atlanta along the Paces Ferry road, preceded by a strong skirmish line. A position was taken within about two miles of the town, connecting on the right with Fourteenth Corps and on the left with Gearys division. On 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th the lines were straightened and strengthened. July 28, Major-General Hooker having been relieved at his own request from the command of the corps, I assumed temporary com- mand, pursuant to the order of the major-general commanding the Department of the Cuinberlaud, and remained in command until the 28th day of August, when I was relieved by Major-General Sb- cum, appointed by the President to the command of the corps. Brig. Gen. J. F. Knipe commanded the division in this interval and will report upon its operations. I shall forward a separate report of the movements of the corps for the month I was in command. August 28, I resumed command of the division, then lying in in- trenched lines on the south side of the Chattahoochee, near the rail- road crossing. Strong working parties were employed each day in strengthening the lines, and reconnoitering parties were sent forward toward Atlanta every morning without discovering the enemy in force outside the works around the city. On the night of the 1st of September repeated explosions, followed by what seemed reports of light artillery and heavy guns on the southeast side of Atlanta, aroused our whole camp and attracted the earnest intent of all for at least two hours. September 2, by orders of the major-general commanding the corps, before daylight I ordered a reconnoitering party of three regiments, under Colonel Crane, One hundred and seventh New York Volunteers, to march as soon as practicable toward Atlanta and report upon the condition of affairs. I subsequently ascertained that a portion of Wards division had entered the city. Knipes brigade, with one regiment of Boughtons (late Robinsons) brigade, was sent forward, and later in the day the rest of the division, by order of the corps commander, was moved into Atlanta and placed in the rebel works on the northeast portion of the city. On the 3d four regiments of Boughtons brigade, left to guard the works at Montgomerys Ferry, were moved into town and placed so as to cover the Buck Head, or Peach Tree Creek, road. The pickets of the division are now posted from the Turners Ferry road to near the railway to Augusta, and guards occupy the outer line of works over the same distance. During this protracted and eventful campaign of four months the casualties of the division have been as follows: Killed, 348; wounded, 1,877; missing, 51; aggregate, 2,276. From these causes, sickness, expiration of term of service, and discharges for disability, the effective force, according to last report, is reduced to 4,535 officers and men. This does not include the two batteries which were detached from my command on arriving in front of Atlanta. One large regiifient (the Thirty-first Wisconsin Volun- Page 36 36 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. teers, Colonel West), exchanged with Forty-fifth New York Volun- teers, sent to Nashville, which reported on 21st of July, has consid- erably increased the strength of the Third Brigade, to which it is attached. Before closing this long, but incomplete, report I desire to bear testimony to the valor, constancy, cheerfulness, and general good conduct of the officers and men of my command through all - the hardships, exposures, and vicissitudes of one of the most memora- ble campaigns in the history of wars. For weeks continuously under the artillery and musketry fire of the enemy; for days and nights in succession drenched by excessive rains, and exposed on hard marches to a midday southern sun; working on breast-works and in trenches by night, they have borne all with a patience and cheerfulness that creates profound admiration. In the longest marches there have been but few stragglers, and in severest battles no skulkers. Surely such soldiers deserve well of the Republic. My personal thanks are due to the commanders of brigades for the capable and zealous manner in which they have discharged their duties. On 24th of July Col. James S. Robinson, commanding Third Brigade, was obliged to relinquish his command and ask for leave on account of sickness and the effects of a severe wound received at Gettysburg. This excellent officer has not been able since to return to the bri- gade. He was succeeded by Col. Horace Boughton, One hundred and forty-third New York Volunteers. The zealous, faithful, and Capable services of my staff officers deserve especial notice and com- mendation. There have been with me since the commencement of the campaign, Capt. Samuel E. Pittman, assistant adjutant-general; Capt. Edward H. Newcomb, Sixty-first Ohio Volunteers, acting aide-de-camp (killed on 21st of July); Lieut. George Robinson, aide- de-camp; Maj. James Francis, Second Massachusetts Volunteer In- fantry, assistant inspector-general; Capt. Samuel A. Bennett, One hundred and seventh New York Volunteers, assistant topographical engineer; Capt. M. P. Whitney, division provost-marshal. Capt. E. W. Pattison, Second Massachusetts Volunteers, assistant commis- sary of musters, left the service on 22d of May by expiration of term,. and was succeeded by Capt. E. A. Wickes, One hundred and fiftieth New York Volunteers. All these officers, not only in their respective bureaus, but as acting aides on the marches and battle-field, have rendered valuable services. Snrg. C. N. Campbell, One hundred andfiftiethNewYorkVolunteers,actingsurgeoninchief;Capt.H. M. Whittelsey, assistant quartermaster; Capt. J. C. Ramsey, com- missary of subsistence, and William J. Augustine, division ord- nance officer, have all been zealous and efficient in their respective departments. I append hereto a tabular statement of the casualties in each brigade and of the artillery during the campaign, and a list of field officers of the division killed and wounded. I have the honor also to forward herewith reports of the brigade and subordi- hate commanders, with complete lists and dates of the killed and wounded during the campaign. To these reports I respectfully refer for details, and for whatever of especial praise is due to the officers Df their respective commands. I have the honor to be, colonel, your obedient servant, A. S. WILLIAMS, Brigadier- General, Commanding. Lieut. Col. H. W. PERKINs, As8istant Adjutant-General, Twentieth corps Page 37 CHAP. Li REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. Report of casualties in First Division staff during the campaign, 1864. Regiment. Name. Remarks. 107th New York Volunteers Capt. Samuel A. Bennett... Wounded July 20, 1864, atPeach Tree Creek. 61st Ohio Veteran Volunteers. Capt. EdwardH.Newcomb. Killed July 21, 1864, at Peach Tree Creek. Recapitulation of casualties in First Division, Twentieth Corps, during the cam- paiyn. Killed. Wounded. Missing. Total. cri~ Command. n ~o 0 ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ Headquarters 1 1 2 2 FirstBrigade 10 125 33 604 1 25 44 254 798 Second Brigade 4 96 33 622 17 37 735 772 Third Brigade 6 100 25 544 1 7 32 652 684 Artillery 5 15 20 20 Total 21 326 92 1,785 2 49 115 2,161 2,276 A. S. WILLIAMS, Brigadier- General, Commanding. List of casualties among field officers of the First Division, Twentieth Corps, during the campaign. Regiment. Name. Remarks. 107th New York Volunteers Lieut. Col. William F. Fox Wounded May 15, 1864, at Resaca. 101st Illinois Volunteers Maj. N. B. Brown Do. 123d New York Volunteers Col. A. L. McDougall Wounded May 25, 1864, at Dallas. 3d Wisconsin Volunteers Col. William Hawley Do. 13th New Jersey Volunteers Lient. Col. John Grimes Do. 825 Ohio Veteran Volunteers Lieut. Col. David Thomson Do. 1225 New York Volunteers . Maj. A. H. Tanner Do. 61st Ohio Veteran Volunteers Maj. D. C. Beckett Killed June 22,1864, at KoIbs Farm. 141st New York Volunteers Col. William K. Logie Killed July 20, 1864, at Peach Tree Creek. 27th Indiana Volunteers Col. Silas Coigrove Wounded July 20,1864, atPeachTree Creek. 61st Ohio Veteran Volunteers Col. S. J. McGroarty Do. 141st New York Volunteers.... Lieut. Col. Andrew J. Mcett Do. 61st Ohio Veteran Volunteers. Lieut. Col. W. H. H. Bown Do. 141st New York Volunteers.... Maj. Charles W. Clanharty . Do. 107th New York Volunteers .... Maj. Lathrop Baldwin Do. A. S. WILLIAMS, Brigadier- General, Commanding. No. 180. Report of Surg. Henry Z. Gill, U. S. Army, Surgeon in Chief. IIDQRS. FIRST Div., TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS, OFFICE OF SURGEON IN CHIEF, Atlanta, Ga., September 27, 1864. DOCTOR: I have the honor to make the following report of the movements and operations of the First Division, Twentieth Army 3 Page 38 35 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. t. Corps, of the campaign commencing the 1st day of May, near Chat- tanooga, and closing the 2d of September, with the capture of At- lanta, Ga.: The division was organized into three brigades of infantry and two batteries of artillery, First Brigade, commanded by Brig. Gen. Joseph F. Knipe; Second Brigade, commanded by Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Ruger; Third Brigade, commanded by Col. James S. Robinson, Eighty-second Ohio Volunteers; Battery M, First New York Artillery, Capt. J. D. Woodbury, six 12-pounders; Battery I, First New York Artillery, Lieutenant (now Captain) Winegar, six 3-inch rifled guns. The effective force of the division at the com- mencement of the campaign was 6,771 officers and men, afterward joined by the Sixty-first Ohio, returning from veteran furlough. The first engagement with the enemy took place near Resaca, commencing on the 14th of May and closing on the 15th. The troops were in fine condition. On the latter day skirmishing was continued tlirough the day till 3 p. in., at which time the enemy attacked our lines, and was repulsed after three several attacks with great loss. The engagement lasted till 7 p. m. The artillery did very effective service on the assaulting columns of the enemy. In this engagement the loss of the division was 417 (see tabular state- ment). * The supplies were sufficient and of good quality; the water was abundant and very pure. The field hospital was located about two miles in the rear of the battle-field. Our wounded were removed from the field with stretchers and ambulances. The third day they were removed from hospital to the railroad depot, and from thence to Chattanooga, thirty-five miles distant. The firing was both musketry and artillery, and was continuous from 3 to 7 p. m. at a range from 200 to 500 yards. The next engagement oc- curred on the 25th of May, near Dallas, at which place we attacked the enemy and drove him back to his breast-works. Our men suf- fered severely, especially from his grape and canister at short range (fifty yards). Our loss to the 28th, see table No. 2. t The men were in good condition, though they had marched eight miles pre- vious to the battle. The hospital was established about half a mile to the rear. Water and supplies were plenty and good. The wounded were sent to the rear on the 27th of May, to Kingston, thirty miles distant, in ambulances. From May 28 to June 21, our loss was 78 (see table No. 3). t The third engagement occurred on the 22d of June. The enemy made the attack, but was repulsed with great loss. The casualties on our side, see table No. 4. Ad- vancing and skirmishing were continued till we reached a point a mile and a half northeast of the Chattahoochee River, in front of enemy, who was intrenched near the river. From this point or ridge we had the first view of Atlanta, about eleven miles distant. On the 17th of July the division crossed the river on the Powells Ferry road. On the 20th we crossed Peach Tree Creek, when the enemy gave us battle. He rushed upon us with an overwhelming force, confident of success, but was repulsed with terrible slaughter, especially by the fire of our artillery. The firing was at short range and the number of killed was greater in proportion to the number * Shows 48 killed, 366 wounded, and 3 missing. ~ Shows 102 killed, 630 wounded, and 4 missing; total, 746. t Shows 11 killed and 89 wounded; total, 100. Admitted to hospital, 78. ~ Includes losses June 22 to July 19, and shows 19 killed, 192 wounded, and 19 missing; total, 230 Page 39 CnAP LI REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 39 of wounded than in any of the previous engagements (see table No. 5). * The hospital was two miles in the rear of the field of battle. The wounded were removed from the hospital on the third and fonrth days after the battle. On the 22d the division advanced to within two miles of Atlanta and commenced the siege which resulted in the capture of Atlanta. From the commencement of the siege, July 22, to the occupation of the city, September 2, was a period of forty-two days. Casualties, see table No. 6.t Ana~sthetics (chloro- form) were used in all important operations without a single un- pleasant result recorded. During the siege the troops suffered con- siderably from scorbute, owing to the limited amount of vegetable diet furnished them. The climate of the region through which we passed was generally healthy, and our men suffered comparatively little from diseases, except such as were of a dietetic character. The command was reduced during the campaign from casualties, dis- ease, and muster out to 4,535 officers and men. The medical sup- plies were in abundance. Stimulants, surgical appliances, and tents were sufficient for the demands. The operations, especially the more important amputations, were generally performed within thirty hours after the injuries. There was generally an abundance of spring water. In the removal of wounded from the field hos- pitals preparations after reaching the railroad were all that could be expected. Medical attendance always accompanied them, and as the line of march was usually near the railroad, the distance for their removal by ambulances was not very great. Not being with the command till late in the campaign, and some of the medical records having been lost, I have been compelled to draw largely from the report of the general commanding division. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. Z. GILL, Surgeon, U. S. Vols., Chief First Div., 20th Army ~7orps. Snrg. JOHN W. FOYE, Medical Director, Twentieth Army Oorps. No. 181. Report of Brig. Gen. Joseph F. Knipe, U. S. Army, commanding First Brigade. HDQRS. FIRST BRIGADE, FIRST DIvISIoN, 20TH CORPS,~ Atlanta, Ga., September 13, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of operations of my brigade during the campaign of Atlanta: My brigade was guarding railroad communications on the Nash- ville and Chattanooga Railroad when I received orders to move with my command to the front. The One hundred and twenty-third New York Volunteers and Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers started on the 28th of April, 1864, from Decherd, Tenn.; marched across the Cumberland Mountains, and reached Bridgeport, Ala., on the 30th of April, where the Fifth Connecticut Veteran Volun- teers and the detachment of the Third Maryland Volunteer Infantry I * Shows 119 killed, 458 wounded, and 3 missing; total, 580. t Shows 183 wounded (hospital report). t Including operations of the division July 28August 27 Page 40 40 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. joined the command. May 1, resumed our march and reached Shell- mound, where the One hundred and forty-first New York Volun- teers joined the brigade, completing my command. May 2, resumed the march, taking the route over Whitesides and Lookout Moun- tain, joining the balance of the corps at Chattanooga on the 3d of May. The next day we took up our march toward Ringgold, where we arrived on the 5th, camping near Pleasant Grove Church and preparing the command for active field duty. May 7, broke camp at daybreak and started in the direction of Anderson (Trickum) Post-Office, parking the train at Nickajack Gap, nothing but ambu- lances, ammunition train, and wagons with intrenching tools fol- lowing the troops. Reached Anderson Post-Office that day and camped there until 1 a. m. May 10, when we marched to Snake CreekGap and camped for the night. May 11, my brigade was or- dered to occupy a high ridge called Horn Mountain, where the troops constructed breast-works. On the next day we resumed our march toward Resaca, reaching the field of operations on the 13th of May, while McPherson was engaged with the enemy, forming on the left of General Butterfields division. At about 6 p. m. my brigade ad- vanced one mile and rested during the night, forming the third line of battle. May 14, the brigade moved at 5.30 a. m. about one mile to the left and lay in reserve until 4 p. in., when the enemy attacked the Fourth Corps, and the division was ordered to their support. The brigade went in double-quick time, but when it reached the battle-field the assistance of the .brigade was not re- quired, the enemy having been repulsed by the Third Brigade of this division. We took position for the night on the left of General Stanleys division, my brigade forming the right of this divmsmon,~ where we remained until 2 p. m. on the 15th, when we advanced in double-quick time to engage -the enemy. We found him in position, strongly intrenched and awaiting our attack. I formed my brigade in line of battle on the left of Colonel Woods brigade, of the Third Division of this corps, under a heavy fire of the enemy. After completing my formation, I ordered an advance of my line to the top of a wooded ridge, distance some fifty yards, and ordered it to lie down and await my further orders. Colonel Logie, commanding One hundred and forty-first New York Volunteers, being on the extreme right of the brigade, mistook the order for an order to charge the enemys position and passed beyond the ridge with his regiment into an open field, where he sustained considerable loss in killed and wounded. The enemy seeing this regiment in the ex- posed position, opened with his artillery from two forts on our right and left front. I at once directed this regiment to lieAown and wait further orders. I could not recall this regiment to its position in the line, as this would have brought them under a heavy fire of both artillery and musketry. I could, however, protect them in their position by the balance of the brigade in case the enemy should make a charge upon them through the open field. In the course of about half an hour the enemy did make a charge, advancing in sev- eral lines with colors flying and extending entirely across the field. I ordered my command to lie quiet and await my orders. I waited until the enemy had advanced to within 150 yards, when I gave the order to rise up and fire. This order was promptly obeyed, and in less than half an hour the field in my front did not contain a living rebel. My casualties in this engagement wereCapt. E. L. Witman, of the Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, acting assis Page 41 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF TIlE CUM13I~RtANF. 41 ant adjutant-general of this brigade, wounded in the right leg; Lient. John H. Knipe, of the same regiment, aide-de-camp, killed; 6 line officers wounded, 30 enlisted men killed, and .160 wounded; a total of 198. May 16, the enemy having abandoned his position we followed in pursuit; crossed the Coniiesauga River and halted for the night near the banks of the Coosawattee, which we crossed on the 17th, marching toward Cassville, in front of which town we arrived on the 19th, when we formed in line of battle on the left of Butterfields division and commenced skirmishing with the enemy, steadily driv- ing him back to the town of Cassville. My brigade lay in line of battle that night, building breast-works within Qne-half mile of Cassville. We marched into town on the 20th, and camped in and around the town until the 2:3d, when we again resumed the march at daybicak; crossed the Etowah, camping that night on the Euharlee Creek. May 24, moved at daybreak in the direction of Dallas, cross- ing the Pumpkin Vine Creek on the 25th, and, coming within one mile of Dallas, we were ordered to the left, where the Second Division of this corps had engaged the enemy. We made a forced march of about four miles, passing the Third and Second Divisions of this corps, and when near the enemy we formed in line by brigades, my bri- gade forming the third line. In this order the division moved steadily forward for about a mile, driving the enemy to his works. General Rugers brigade relieved Colonel Robinsons and mine that of Rugers. Two of my regiments, the Forty-sixt Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers and One hundred and forty-first New York Vol- unteers, being on the right of my brigade and nearest the enemys breast-works, had exhausted their ammunition soon after dark, and were relieved by two regiments of Colonel Coburns brigade, of the Third Division of this corps. The Fiftif Connecticut Veteran Vol- unteers and One hundred and twenty-third New York Volunteers held their positions until 4 oclock in the morning of the 26th, when they were relieved by regiments of the Third Division also. This was a very galant fight. Officers and men alike stood up to their work, never flinching for a moment, and never abandoning a foot of ground they had so nobly gained. The enemy fought behind breast- works; we did not. The loss of the brigade in this fight was Cap- tain Chesbro and Lieutenant Phillips, of the Forty-sixth Pennsylva- nia Veteran Volunteers, killed; Colonel McDougall, of the One hun- dred and twenty-third New York Volunteers, mortally wounded; 8 line officers wounded, 13 enlisted men killed, 111 enlisted men wounded, and 2 missing; total, 137. The brigade remained in reserve until June 1, when we moved to the left of the line, in rear of the Twenty-third Corps. On the 2d we advanced about one and a half miles, and on the 3d took position on a knoll in front of the enemy, throwing out the Fifth Connecticut Veteran Volunteers as skirmishers, who lost 5 men wounded. The One hundred and forty-first New York Volunteers was ordered to relieve them on the 4th. On the 5th we marched about five miles in the direction of Marietta, and camped that night on McLeans plan- tation. Broke camp on the 6th at 5 a. m. and started on the Sand- town road, halting at a point west of Pine Mountain, where We found the enemy strongly intrenched. We erected breast-works and staid at that point, where, with the exception of slight skir- mishing, nothing of moment occurred until the morning of June 11, when we moved about one and a half miles to the left, connectin Page 42 42 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. with General Stanleys right, built breast-works, and remained until June 15, when the rebel works were found evacuated. We moved forward in line of battle, skirmishing across Pine Mountain, this brigade being on the right of the Second Division of this corps. The left wing of the Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers was thrown out as skirmishers, who advanced close to the rebel works. The enemy opened a brisk fire of artillery and musketry, which was responded to by our skirmishers, and their artillery silence(l by our sharpshooters; the lines did not fire a shot. In this affair the brigade lost 4 killed and 16 wounded. Early on the morn- ing of the 16th we moved to the left of the Second Division, upon being relieved by General Wards brigade, of the Third Division of this corps, where the balance of the division was posted, and built works under continuous fire of the enemy. On the 17th, the rebels having abandoned their works during the night, we advanced to the Marietta road, where the enemy shelled our lines vigorously, wound- ing 2 commissioned officers of the One hundred and twenty-third New York Volunteers and 2 enlisted men. On the 19th we advanced about two miles, skirmishing all day with the enemy, losing on that day 1 killed and 12 wounded. On the next morning we moved about six miles to the right, taking position on the right of General Butterfields division; built breast-works and remained until the morning of the 22d, when we advanced about one and a half miles toward Kolbs farm, on the Powder Springs and Marietta road. I halted my brigade in a woods, by order of the division commander, and threw forward the One hundred and twenty-third New York Volunteers to strengthen the skirmish line. In the mean time Cap- tain Woodburys battery (M), First New York Artillery, was ordered to take position on a ridge in an open field to my right and front, and myhigade was ordered to move in support of it. This was promptly done by moving the brigade to the right under cover of the woods in which it had been resting. Soon after this, sharp firing on the skirmish line admonished us that the enemy was in our front in considerable force. I at once ordered the brigade forward to the ridge where Battery M was posted, and directed rails to be brought forward to construct temporary breast-works. While in the act of doing this the enemy advanced in three lines (Stevensons divisioii, as I learned from the prisoners captured), driving in our pickets. My command sprung to their arms at once, and then commenced as spirited a little fight as we have had during the present campaign. The fight commenced at 4 p. m. and lasted until 8 p. in., with a loss on our part of 3 commissioned officers wounded, 1 missing, and 9 enlisted men killed, 55 wounded, and 19 missing (the missing being all from the skirmish line and principally from the One hundred and twenty-third New York Volunteers), whilst the enemys loss, accord- ing to their own admission, was at least 1,000. The troops soon after the engagement threw up substantial breast-works, in which they remained until July 3, when the rebels were found to have evacuated their works in our front. We followed in pursuit and camped that night near Sweet Water Creek. Some firing was going on and many prisoners taken; my brigade was not engaged. We resumed our march on the 4th and weiit into camp on the 6th on a ridge near Vinings Station, keeping our front covered by a strong picket-line until June 17, when we broke camp and crossed the Chattahoochee River on pontoons at Paces Ferry, marching about three miles in a southeasterly direction. On th Page 43 43 Oa~. LI REPORTS, ETC.A~MY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 18th we resumed cxur march, advancing slowly, nntil we came on the ~0th to the field where the battle of Peach Tree Creekwas fonght. We arrived there in the forenoon and rested in colnmu by brigades (my brigade on the right) nntil the enemy made his attack, abont 4 p. m. Under orders from General Williams, commanding this di- vision, I donble-qnicked my brigade into line, forming the right of the division, the enemy driving in onr pickets with their line (having no skirmishers deployed) before I had sncceeded in establishing mine. In taking my position my right flank soon became exposed to an enfilading fire from the enemy in consequence of having no connection with any other portion of our army. I at once directed Colonel Selfridge, commanding Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, to throw back his right wing, his regiment being on the right of my brigade. This was promptly done and the enemy was checked in his advance. I also sent to my division commander to send me a regiment to place on my right, as I was apprehensive of being turned. This reqnest was complied with at once by sending me the Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteers, Colonel Colgrove com- manding. I placed this regiment into position on my right and was enabled to repulse any attempt of the enemy to drive me from my position during an engagement of over three honrs. This fight was a fair stand-np fight, neither party having protection in the shape of breast-works. The enemy greatly outnumbered us. So they did also in the nnmber of their killed and wonnded after the fight was over. My loss in killed and wounded was very heavy for the nnm- ber engaged. I took into the fight a little over 1,000 men, and lost, in killed, 6 commissioned officers; in wonnded, 18 commissioned of- ficers; in enlisted men, killed, ~59; wonnded, 203; missing, 2no doubt killed or captured on the skirmish linebeing a total of 288, whilst the enemy must have lost, from all that we can learn, at least ~ to my 1. Shortly after 7 p. m. the enemy, finding he could not drive us from onr position, withdrew under the cover of the nighf and left us master of onr well-fought field. During the night my command bnilt substantial breast-works. On the 21st the command was engaged bnrying the dead, the enemys as well as our own, and caring for the wounded. The brigade sustained a heavy loss in officers in this battle. Among the killed are Colonel Logie, of One hundred and forty-first New York Volunteers; Captain Ketrer, Lieutenants Davis,Wolf, and Adjutant Witman, of the Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers; Captain Wiley and Lieutenant Daicy, of the One hundred and twenty-third New York Volunteers; among the wounded, Adjutant Carey, of the One hundred and twen- ty-third New York Volunteers; Lieutenant-Colonel McNett, Major Clanharty, and Adjutant Hazard, of One hundred and forty-first New York Volunteers; Adjutant Daniels, Lieutenants Welderi and Gavitt, of the Fifth Connecticut Veteran Volunteers, and Captain Stolzenbach and Lienienant Young, of the Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers. Whilst I cannot but deplore the heavy losses sustained in this engagement, I have the consolation of knowing, however, that every officer and man in my brigade performed his whole duty to his country. On the 22d we advanced again within two miles of Atlanta, where we erected formidable breast-works within 300 yards of the enemys line of works; nothing of impor- tance transpiring until July 30. I was assigned to the command of the division on the 28th of July, and ordered an advance of th Page 44 44 ~tiII~ ATLANTA CAM13AIGN. LOIIAP. L. picket-line on the morning of the 30th, in pursuance of special orders from corps commander, for the purpose of securing a ridge occupied by the pickets bf the enemy. This movement was executed at break of day and took the enemy entirely by surprise, and resulted in the capture of 117 prisoners, among whom were 4 commissioned offi- cers, with a loss on our part of 2 enlisted men wounded. The po- sition was of the utmost importance to the enemy, as was indicated by his determined efforts to regain it during the whole of that day. Our entire loss was 11 enlisted men killed, 1 commissioned officer wounded, and 57 enlisted men wounded. On the 25th [of August] this corps was ordered to take position on the south side of Chatta- hoochee River, which it did, arriving in camp at break of day on the 26th, the Second Brigade being posted on the right of the rail- road bridge, the First in the center, and the Third on the left, where we erected formidable works and watched the movements of the enemy by daily reconnaissances. On the 28th I was relieved from the command of the division and assumed command of my brigade. On the 2d of September I marched my brigade, in obedience to orders, out of the breast-works on the Chattahoochee River and entered the city of Atlanta without opposition, the enemy having evacuated on the night of the 1st, and took posftion in his breast- works on the left of the Decatur road, in the southeast portion of the city. The above is a brief summary of the operations of my brigade from the 28th ot April last to the occupation of Atlanta by this corps on the 2d instant. In concluding this brief report, I feel that I would be doing great injustice to my little brigade did I fail to make an effort to have its effective strength increased. I would, therefore, respectfully ask that at least one more regiment may be added to it. When the brigade marched from Decherd, Tenn., on the 28th of last April, its aggregate effective force was 2,308. It gained during the campaign 53 recruits. It has lost in killed, wounded, and missing, 797 officers and men, and to-day its aggre- gate effective strength is but 1,254, having also lost by discharge and sickness, 302 officers and men. I can but regret that so many brave officers and men of my command have fallen in this cam- paign, but the knowledge that they have fallen in a just and right- eous cause will, I feel well assured, stimulate to renewed efforts the brave band that remains in the speedy suppression of this God-for- saken rebellion. I cannot conclude this report without tendering my heartfelt thanks to each individual member of my staff, com- posed of the following-named officers: Captain Palmer, assistant adjutant-general; Capt. E. L. Witman, acting assistant adjutant- general; Capt. George B. Cadwalader, assistant quartermaster; Captain Ramsey, commissary of subsistence; Captain Smith, act- ing assistant inspector-general, and to Captain Mason, provost- marshal; my aides, Lieuts. John II. Knipe, Burns, and Selheimer, for the prompt and cheerful manner in which they discharged their whole duty. In the death of my nephew, Lieutenant Knipe, I have sustained the loss of a sincere friend, and the country a brave soldier. Although born in Virginia, he remained true to his country, and nobly yielded up his young life in the defense of its flag. His dying words to me were, I have endeavored to do my duty; if you were satisfied with my conduct, I am ready and willing to die. Accom- panying this report please find the reports of my regimental co Page 45 C~. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 45 manders, as also a complete consolidated list of casualties. * Sick- ness is my excuse for not forwarding this report at an earlier day. All of which is respectfully submitted. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOS. F. KNIPE, Brigadier-General of Volunteers. Capt. S. E. PITTMAN, Asst. Adjt. Gen., First Div., Twentieth Army Corps. No. 182. Report of Col. Warren TV. Packer, Fifth Connecticut Infantry. ATLANTA, GA., September 12, 1864. I have the honor to submit the following official report of the movements of the Fifth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers during the summer campaign of 1864: On the 28th of April, 11864, the regiment left Cowan, Tenn., and crossed the Cumberland Mountains near the tunnel, arriving at Tan.. talon 29th; left Tantalon and marched to within two miles of Stevenson, Ala. 30th, broke camp at 7 a. m. and marched to Bridgeport, arriving there in advance of the brigade, and encamped on the north bank of the Tennessee River. May 1, marched to Shell- mound and encamped at 3 oclock. 2d, marched to Whitesides. 3d, broke camp at 8 a. m. and marched across Lookout Mountain en- camped near Chattanooga. 4th, marched to Gordons Mills. 5th, marched across the Chickamauga Creek and went into camp. 7th, broke camp at 6 a. m. and marched to Trickum Post-Office, and went into camp. 10th, broke camp at I a. m. and marched to Snake Creek Gap; went up Horn Mountain, built breast-works, and en- camped. 11th, broke camp at 4 p. m. and marched down the moun- tain; sent out a fatigue party to repair roads, and encamped for the night. 12th, marched to Sugar Hollow. 13th, moved forward about two miles and remained there with the division until 2 oclock; we then marched four miles, built breast-works, and threw out Companies I and B as skirmishers. At S p. m. we were ordered into position, as a support for the Third Division, and remained there all night. 14th, was ordered to move a mile and a half to the left; remained there until 3 p. in., when we were ordered up to the support of the Fourth Corps at Resaca, on the extreme left, a distance of seven or eight miles. 15th, at 12 m. received orders to move forward and engage the enemy; became engaged about 2 oclock, which lasted till dark; repulsed several attacks of the enemy, and finally drove them from their position; loss, 1 commissioned officer and 42 men wounded, and 8 mei~ killed. 16th, moved out of our breast-works at an early hour in pursuit of the enemy; crossed the Coosa River and encamped; marched about nine miles. 17th, marched across the Coosawattee River, and encamped within two miles of Calhoun. 18th, marched to within six miles of Kingston, a distance of twenty miles. 19th. marched on Cassville; regiment deployed as skirmish- ers; bivouacked before the town that night. 20th, marched into the town about 9 a. m. A heavy fire broke out in some large wooden buildings, which, after some hours hard work, our men succeeded in * Embodied in Williams report, p.37 Page 46 46 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. extinguishing. Remained in the place as provost guard until the 23d, when we again moved on; marched twelve miles, crossed the Etowah River, and encamped. From the 24th of May until the 5th of June the regiment, under command of Lient. Col. H. W. Daboll, took part in the following movements: May 24, continued our march, camping at night at Burnt Hickory. 25th, marched in the direction of Dallas. At 3 p. in., when within a short distance of the town, the division coun- termarched to go to the support of General Geary. At 5 p. m. we charged the enemy, the regiment occupying the left of the brigade line; brigade advanced within 400 yardsof enemys works. The regiment held its position in line until 4 a. m. May 26, when it was relieved and joined the brigade in rear; loss; 2 enlisted men killed and 26 wounded. Remained in nearly the same position until June 1. June 2, marched a short distance to the front. 3d, regiment ordered to relieve skirmish line of General Hoveys division, Twenty-third Corps. The whole regiment remained deployed on the line until 5 p. m. June 4; loss, 5 men wounded. June 5, the regiment was about six miles from Acworth, when I assumed com- mand. 6th, marched to the left about three miles, and went into camp. 11th, broke camp and marched to the left about two miles and encamped near Big Shanty Station. June 15, broke camp and marched to the left about three miles to Pine Knob, and took our position in front of the enemys breast-works; loss, 1 man wounded. 16th, regiment received orders to move to the left and take position on the left of the Second Brigade line; built breast-works. 17th enemy evacuated their works; followed them about two miles, when they commenced shelling our position; regiment ordered up to the support of Winegars battery, on a hill in front of Lost Moun- tain; left wing of regiment, under command of Major Cogswell, was deployed as skirmishers. 18th, remained in same position. 19th, about 9 a. m. was ordered to advance; marched two miles and erected breast-works, and remained there until relieved by the Fourth Corps at daylight on the 20th; marched about six miles to the right and built breast-works for Third Brigade; remained en- camped here until the 22d; moved to the right two miles and built breast-works; while the men were engaged in doing so the enemy came upon us in three lines of battle. We repulsed them with a loss of 2 commissioned officers and 11 men wounded, and 3 men killed. I being assigned to the command of the First Brigade, Lieuten- ant-Colonel Daboll took command of the regiment. July 3, fol- lowed the enemy to his works, five miles beyond Marietta. 4th, moved two miles to the right. 5th, followed the enemy to within two miles of the Chattahoochee River. 6th moved to the left a mile and weut into camp. Remained encamped on the n6rth side of the Chattahoochee River until the 17th. Having been relieved of the command of First Brigade on the 13th, I took command of the regiment. July 17, crossed the river about 4 p. in.; bivouacked three miles from its bank; Companies H, F, K, and G deployed as skirmishers. 18th, marched four miles in a southeasterly direction. 19th, broke camp and moved forward three miles. 20th, advanced about a mile and a half and took position on right of General Gearys division; attacked by the enemy about 4.30 p. in.; en- gagement lasted till dark; enemy repulsed; loss, 4 officers and 46 men wounded and 14 men killed. 22d, advanced two miles; found the enemy strongly intrenched within two ~vnd a half miles o Page 47 CUAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 47 Atlanta; went into camp. Having been again assigned to the command of the First Brigade, and Lieutenant-Colonel Daboll being sick, Maj. William S. Cogswell took command of the regiment. July 28, 4 P. in., regiment ordered to support an advance of the skirmish line; returned to camp at 7 p. in.; no casualties. July 30, 4 a. in., regiment again ordered to support an advance of the skirmish line; relieved at 11.30 a. in. casualties, 3 enlisted men killed and 7 wounded. On the 1st of August Lieut. Col. H. W. Daboll assumed command of the regiment. Nothing of importance trans- pired until the 25th. when the Twentieth Corps was withdrawn from the line, First Division moving to the Chattahoochee River; the regiment went into position near the railroad bridge on right of First Brigade. Having been again relieved from the command of the First Brigade, I took command of the regiment on the 28th of August. September 1, regiment was sent out on a reconnaissance. 2d, moved into the city of Atlanta alid took position in the enemys breast-works, on the east side of the city. WARREN W. PACKER, Colonel, Uomdg. Fifth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers. ASST. ADJT. GEN., 1ST BRIG., 1ST Div., 20TH CORPS. No. 183. Report of Lieitt. Col. James C. Rogers, One h undred and twenty- third New York Infantry. HEADQUARTERS 123D NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, Atlanta, Ga., September 7, 1864. CAPTAIN: In compliance with the order received last evening, I send you the following detailed report of the operations of this regi- ment in the present campaign, though, from the shortness of the time given to prepare it, the amount of time and number of move- inents it embraces, I am aware it presents a very fragmentary and imperfect appearance: The regiment broke camp at Allisonia, on the Elk River, Tenn., April 27, 1864, and marched via Decherd, University Place, and Sweedens Cove to Bridgeport, Ala., where it arrived on the 30t1~. May 1, marched from Bridgeport, via Shellmound, Whitesides, Wauhatchie, Lookout, Lookout Point, Rossville, Missionary Ridge, Lee and Gordons Mills, Cave Spring, Taylors Ridge at Nickajack Pass, to Trickum, which it reached May 7. Here it rested three days, and, stripping off all surplus baggage, prepared for the hard work of the campaign. May 10, marched into Snake Creek Gap, took posi- tion and fortified. May 11, the regiment worked on the road to Resaca through the gap. May 12, marched through the gap and encamped at entrance to Sugar Valley. May 13, occupied different positions in the line of battle at Resaca, but was not engaged with the enemy. These movements and the following were all made in connection with the brigade, under the command of Brigadier-Gen- eral Knipe. On the morning of the 14th of May I rejoined the regi- ment, having been relieved a few days before from the volunteer recruiting service in New York. Three captains, two lieutenants, and ten enlisted men returned with me. The regiment, in connection with the rest of the brigade, was then lying iii rear of the Fourteent Page 48 48 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CH~. L. Corps, but at 6 p. m. it moved with the division to the extreme left of the line and assisted in repelling the attack of the enemy upon the troops at that point. In the next days battle it occupied the left of the brigade line. It was formed across an open space, with a rebel battery and earth-works in the edge of the woods in front. In plain view and entirely unprotected it formed a target for the en- emys guns, but, although 4 men were torn in pieces and 6 badly wounded by the shells which burst about it in every direction, it held its ground unflinchingly until dark, when it threw up a strong line of breast-works, protecting its front; but at daylight the next morning the enemy was foundi to have fled in the night. Immedi- ately marched in pursuit, crossed the Connesauga, and halted for the night on the banks of the Coosawattee. On the 17th we crossed the river and, marching south, bivouacked near Calhoun. On the 18th marched all day and until nearly midnight, halting at Adairs- ville. On the 19th rebel pickets were met a mile ~and a half from Cassville and quickly driven into the town; formed line of battle and advanced to the edge of the village, when the regiment was sent by General Knipe to support a section of artillery in advance. In the performance of this duty 1 man was wounded by a shell. The regiment remained in camp at Cassville until Monday, May 23, when with the rest of the army it resumed the march at daylight and crossed the Etowah. May 24, marched along Allatoona Ridge to Burnt Hickory. May 25, marched to Pumpkin Vine Creek, and crossed it and advanced three miles in the direction of Dallas, when, with the rest of the brigade, it was recalled to assist the Second Division, which had found the enemy; marched back, recrossed the creek) and again crossed at a bridge farther down the stream. Immediately forming in line of battle, the regiment moved forward with the rest of General Williams division, driving the enemy be- fore it for two miles through a dense forest, to his artillery and re- serves strongly posted in the rear. Starting in the third line this regi- ment at the end of the charge was in the front, the fr6nt regiments falling back behind it. It then advanced still farther till close under the enemys guns, which all the time belched grape and canister over and around it, but fortunately it had got so near that by lying on the ground nearly all passed over it harmlessly. Here it remained until a fresh regiment caine up to relieve it, but scarcely had it formed in front when the enemys battery, which had been silent for a few minutes, opened again, and this gallant relief, unable to appreciate so warm a reception, rushed in disorder to the rear, all attempts to stop them and force them back to their place, even with a line of bayonets, proving useless. The regiment opened its ranks and let them through; then closed again and, opening on the enemy, after a few well-directed volleys given and received, the firing on both sides gradually ceased. In this position the regiment remained until dark, when it at once commenced throwing up breast-works of old logs and whatever material was at hand. There were no tools in the regiment, nor would it have been safe to use them, so close were the lines. Working all night, at 3 a. in., when it was relieved by fresh troops and passed a short distance to the rear, it had coin- pleted a line of breast-works, lying behind which during the day our troops were enabled to pick off the rebel gunners and render useless their artillery. In the very beginning of this engagement, Colonel McDougall, while gallantly leading on his men, was shot through the leg, shattering the bone, and was bornQ fro~xi the field Page 49 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 49 Major Tanner and Capt. Henry Gray were also slightly wounded, but did not leave the regiment. Besides the above there were 2 en- listed men killed and 18 wounded, 2 of whom have since died. Col- onel McDougall also died from the effects of his wound at the offi- cers hospital, Chattanooga, June 23. He was a brave and efficient officer, and his death is a heavy loss to the regiment. From May 25 to June 1 the regiment lay in reserve, losing but 1 man wounded. June 1, moved three miles to the left. June 2, moved two miles farther to the left and intrenched; 1 man wounded. Remained here until June 5, when it was relieved by a regiment of the Fourteenth Corps and marched four miles farther to the left. June 6, marched to Allatoona Creek; remained here four days, and on June 11 took up a position in front of Pine Mountain, where the regiment fortified and remained until June 15, when it advanced with the rest of the troops and assisted in the capture of Pine Mountain. At daylight June 16 moved to the left and joined the rest of the First Division, and threw up a strong line of breast-works close to the enemys line. Three men were wounded during the day. June17, marched through the rebel works, which had been abandoned in the night, and proceeding something more than a mile the enemy was again discovered, strongly intrenched. Lieutenants Brown and Rog- ers were wounded. June 18, no niovement; 1 man badly wounded. June 19, the enemy having again evacuated during the night, the pursuit was renewed. After marching about two miles his pickets were met and driven back some distance; line of battle was formed and breast-works thrown up. Two men were wounded in these move- ments. June 20, relieved by a regiment of the Fourth Corps, and marched past the Second and Third Divisions, Twentieth Corps, to a position on their right. June 21, built a line of breast-works. June 22, at 8 a. m. moved out in front of the works and deployed the whole regiment as skirmishers, covering the front of the division, and immediately advanced, driving the rebel skirmishers back more thin a mile upon their main force, which was discovered to be hard at work throwing up fortifications. In this advance the Powder Springs and Marietta and the Saudtown and Marietta roads were uncovered. While the rest of the division was getting into line and intrenching this regiment held its position without relief or support, in the face of a constant and galling fire from a much superior force, until 5 p. in., when the rebel artillery opened, and Stevensons divis- ion, in three lines of battle, advanced rapidly out of the woods. It then fell slowly back to the main line of battle, posted on a slight eminence some distance in rear. Here the advancing columns of the enemy were met by murderous volleys of musketry, grape, and canister, and after enduring an hour of fruitless slaughter they were driven with heavy loss and in confusion and disorder back to their fortifications. In this engagement at Kolbs farm First Lieut. E. P. Quinfi was badly wounded and Lieut. W. F. Martin taken prisoner. The regiment lost besides these, 4 enlisted men killed, 28 wounded, 2 of whom have since died, and 14 men captured. Some of the pris- oners were wounded and are known to have died in the hands of the enemy. The grave of one has been discovered since our occu- pation of this city. Remained in this position for teii days, extend- ing and strengthening the works, and losing 2 men wounded. July 3, the enemy having evacuated, passed through his works, and passed Marietta toward the Chattahoochee River. July 4, oc- cupied several positions in the line in froiit of thQ oi~mys now works. 4 B RYQL XXXVIII, PT I Page 50 50 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. EC~r. L. July 5, again advanced, the enemy having evacuated his strong line in the night; crossed Nickajack Creek, and came in sight of the spires of Atlanta. July 6, marched toward the river near the rail- road bridge and threw up a line of breast-works; remained in this position ten days. July 17, crossed the river at Turners Ferry. July 18, crossed Nancys Creek. July 20, crossed Peach Tree Creek and advanced about one mile. Here the regiment lay with the rest of the division, massed in the woods, until 3 p. in., when our pickets were driven in, the rebels following in line of battle close behind them. The division being at once deployed, the regiment occupied the left of the First Brigade. Here it repulsed three determined charges, the rebel line at one time being but twenty yards distant, while at the same time it was exposed to a constant enfilading fire from its right. After the first assault was repulsed and the firing slackened I ordered the rear rank to tear down an old house just behind the regiment and pile up the timber for breast-works. It did so, and this slight fortification in the succeeding charges saved many valuable lives. In this battle Capt. H. 0. Wiley and First Lient. John H. Daicy were killed, and Adjt. Seth C. Carey severely wounded. Besides these gallant officers the regiment lost 9 enlisted men killed and 35 wounded, 2 of whom have since died. July 211, was spent in attending to our dead and wounded, and burying the dead rebels who lay in our front. July 22, marched through the works which the enemy had abandoned in the night and took up a position on a ridge a little to the left of the Marietta railroad, and close under the enemys guns. Here the regiment threw up heavy breast-works, protected by abatis and chevaux-de-frise, which it oc- cupied for over a month. While in this position it had 1 officer wonnded, 3 men killed, and 3 wounded. On the 25th of August at daylight the regiment marched, in obedi- ence to orders, back to the railroad bridge over the Chattahoochee and threw up a line of breast-works. The rest of time brigade and division joined it the next morning before light. It lay in caump at this place until September 2, when, in connection with a regiment of both the other brigades of the division, it made a reconnaissance in the direction of Atlanta, which resulted in the occupation of time city, the rebel force Imaving evacuated that morning. It is now encamped in rear of the works on the east side of time town. The above is a brief epitome of the part this regiment has played in the terrible tragedy of this campaign. The himnits assigned me prevent a more elaborate and just report, for were I to enumerate the individual ex- ploits of cool and brilliant valor which have fallen under my own observation, a volume would scarcely suffice. In the patient endur- ance of the fatigues of long and weary marches, in intelligent and uncomplaining submission to all necessary hardships and privations, in the calm but resistless valor displayed in the shock of fiercely contested battle, its officers and men have beemi tried by the severest tests known to the soldier, and they have never once been found wantiimg. Engaged for montlms in constant picket fighting, and in almost daily skirmishes, they have also taken ami active and a gallant part in every battle of the canmpaign in which the Twentieth Corps has umet the enemy. Though few in numbers I feel proud to have comumnanded such men. The regimeimt started on the campaign with 523 effective men. It lmas lost in action 10 offiders and 144 enlisted men, amid 84 men have beemi sent to tbe itosl)ital on account of disease conti~cted from bardsh~p and exposure~ It has received 21 recruits Page 51 Cm. LI REPORTS, NW.ARE~Y OP THE OUMBRELhIID. 51 and some sick ad wounded have recovered and returned to duty; ithasnowontheroilsan gre ateof682men. Ofthese8offlcers ad 70 enlisted n~eu are ouleta& ed service in the department, ad 415 fighting men are doing duty in its ranks. Though reduced in numbers ad worn out by fatigue itp esprit do corps and general morale were never better than to-day. Accompanying this report.. is a complete list of casuaities* prepared by Assistant Burgeon Kennedy. All of which is respectfully submitted. JAMES C. ROGERS, Lieutenant-Colonel lSSd New York Vole., Comdg.. Capt. D. W. Pam, Assistant A4jutatnt-General, First Brigade. No. 184. I. - It sport of Capt. Andrew J. Compton, One hwnd red and forty- first New York Infantry. HDQRs. 141sT REGIMENT Nw Yons VoLuNTuns, Atlanta, Ga., September 9, 1864. BIn: I have the honor to report the operations of this regiment during the present campaign up to the occupation of Atlanta . . . -~ The regimens under command of CoL William K. Logie, broke cam at heilmound, Ten., May 2,1864; joined the First Brigade, First Division, Twentieth Corps, to which it was assigned, with 2?6 commissioned officers and 434 en]isted men; took up line of march at 9 a. in., camping at niqht atWhitesides Btation re- sumed the march next day, cam ping at night two miles south of Chattanooga On the morning of the 4th marched to Lee and Gor- dons Mills, near Chickamauga Creek. 5th, marched, camping at night near Binggold. Remained in camp during the 6th, resuming the march the 7th, with slight skirmishing with the enemy during the day, haV at Trickum Cross-Roads for the night, where we remained the 8th and 9th. B~g camp again the morning of the 10th, we marched toSnake Creek Gap; at 3p.m. same day were ordered to the top of a ridge, where we constructed works, re- mainingthere until next day at 3p. m.;.we returned to the gap and bivouacked for the night. On the morning of the 12th we moved through the gap an joined the forces under McPherson, where we remained until the 13th; then marched out toward the railroad, forming line of battle at 5 p. m. constructed a line of works; lay on our arms till morning. *othing of importance occurred durin the day un1~il5p m wlienwewereordere4 to the were trying to get into a position), and, together with the Division, arrived just in time to rescue a battery that was enveloped by the enemy; remained in line of battle during the night. 12 m. the 15th we advanced our lines tothe rebel fortifications and, getting into a position under a heavy fire, we were en~ five and a half hours, repulsing three desperate charges of the enemy, losing ~Shows 2 bificom and 18 men klflecl,7 officers and 100 men wounded, audi? men captured or miming; total, 144 Page 52 52 TIlE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [cnAP. L. 1 commissioned officer and 13 enlisted men killed, 4 commissioned officers and 80 enlisted men wonnded, making a total of 93 killed and wounded. At 6 p. m. we were ordered to join the brigade from which we had become separated by our colonel misunderstanding an order given by onr commanding general, and here allow me to state that General Joseph F. Knipe, who had the honor of commanding the brigade, showed himself in every way worthy of the star he wears and the confidence reposed in him by all who are nnder his command. Whenever there was a wavering in the line there imme- diately would be seen General Knipe, from whom a few words of enQouragement would restore order and inspire the men with confi- dence of success. We marched the morning of 16th in pnrsuit of the enemy, he having retreated the night of the 15th, camping at night at or near Coosa River, crossing the river the next day at 9 a. in.; nothing of importance occurred during the day. We camped five miles from the river, marching the next day from 8 to 11 p. in.; bivouacked for the night. 19th, moved i.n direction of Cassville, capturing the place with little resistance; no casualties in our regi- ment. Occupying that place till the 23d, we moved toward the Eto- wah River, crossing that stream on pontoons at 2 p. in.; camped for the night on the opposite side of the river. After a tedious march from 4 a. in. to 4 p. m. the 24th, we encamped near Burnt Hickory Gap. Next morning at 7 a. in., crossing Pumpkin Vine Creek amid making a forced march of four miles, moved upon the Dallas pike in support of Second Division. who had met and driven the enemy about three miles. Reaching Gearys division at 5 p. in., we moved in advance of them and engaged the enemy till dark, losing 6 enlisted men killed, 2 ot~cers and 19 enlisted men wounded, making a total of 27 killed and wounded. My command was re- lieved at 8 p. ni. Fell back in reserve, where we remained till the morning of June 1. In compliance with orders at 10 a. in., we marched to the left of the line and bivouacked for the night. 2d fell in and marched about one mile farther to the left and halted for the night, remainimig there till the 4th; at 4 p. m. we relieved the Fifth Connecticut Volunteers on the skirmish line, with the loss of 1 man mortally wounded. 6th, the enemy fell back at daylight, the brigade having previously moved to the left in direction of Marietta, where we rejoined it and camped for the night, remaining there till the 11th, when we fell in and marched one mile farther to the left, halting at Lost Mountain, where we constructed works and occupied them till the 14th. We then marched in direction of Kenesaw Monutain, leaving Lost Mountain to the right. We were close on the enemy, who fell back steadily before us till 4 p. in., when he attempted to make a stand; slight skirmishing ensued, in which 3 of my command were wounded, and remained under arms over night. 15th, we rejoined the division, which had gone to the support of Geary and lay till the 16th, when we advanced close to the rebel fortifications and constructed works. The enemy evacuated during the night. 17th, moved in pursuit, and, coming upon the enemys rear guard, my command was ordered to support Battery M, First New York Artillery, which had been sent oii the skirmish line. We bivouacked for the night, amid laid in camp till the morning of the 19th, when it was discovered that the enemy had fallen back. We again took up line of march, and niy command was ordered to support Battery 1, First New York Artillery, while it shelled a liioll occupied by tho eneniy. Immediately after we wei~e Qrdere Page 53 CHAP. U i~PoTh~s, VTU.A1~MY OF TIIV CUMBERLA~D. to advance and occupy a wooded knoll to our rio~ht which we did (with the loss of 1 man wounded), constructing a line of works under a galling fire of the eneniy. We remained here till the next morning at 7 a. in., when we were relieved by a regiment of the Fourth Corps, marching the same day about five miles to the right; camped for the night. Next day, the 21st, we constructed a line of works in front of the Second Brigade. 22d, we advanced two miles to a place called Kolbs farm, when we were attacked by the rebels in force, but repulsed him with terrible loss to them, with a loss of 1 man killed, 1 missing, 3 wounded, making a total of 7 in my com- mand. Here we constructed a line of works and remained till JUly 3. Having ascertained that the enemy evacuated during the night of the 3d, we started in pursuit; marched about nine muiles, to the Chattaboochee River; we camuped for the night. 4th, 4 p. m. fell in and proceeded forward three miles; camped for the night. 5th, re- sumed our march, with but slight opposition, to within two miles of the river, when we halted for the night. 6th, moved toward the left about three muiles; constructed works; went into camp, doing picket and other duties till July 17, when we again took up line of march; proceeded to Vinings Station; crossed the river on pontoons; advanced two miles on the opposite side; bivouacked for the night. 18th, started at 3 p. in.; marched three miles and camped for the night; resumed our march next day to near Peach Tree Creek; camped for the night. 20th, about S a. m. fell in and crossed the creek above mentioned, and had proceeded but a short distance when we came upon the enemy. A few minutes before 4 p. in. it was evi- dent that the enemy was about to assault us. We were quickly formed in line, when the most terrific battle ensued during the cain- paign. We repulsed three charges of the enemy. We were under a terrific fire for three and a half hours, from the front and flank, losing 2 conimuissioned officers killed, 12 emilisted men killed, 6 officers and 58 enlisted men wounded, making a total loss of 78. During the night we constructed works. It was here our young, brave, and much-loved Colonel Logie received a wound which proved fatal in a few hours; also our lieutenant-colonel (A. J. McNett) received a wound in the right arm which rendered amputation necessary. He had been with the regiment but a few months, but durimig that pe- riod had gained for himself a reputation of gallantry and bravery that lie hereafter may be proud of. Here also our major (C. W. Clanharty) received a painful wound, and nearly at the same time our adjutant fell severely wounded, having been pierced through both legs with a minie-ball. He fell at his post amid in discharge of his duty. A braver officer never wielded the sword in defense of his country. He may never be able to return again for duty, but he will always remaiA in the hearts uf the regiment. 21st, strengthened our works and cared for our dead and wounded. 22d, the enemy having disappeared from our front, we pursued him two and a half miles. getting into position, and constructed a line of works in front of the city under a heavy shelling. Nothing of importance occurred except the requisite picket and siege duties until August 23. The casualties in my command from July 22 until August 25 was 1 enlisted man wounded in quarters by a stray bullet. On the 14th of August I returned from the hospital and took command of the regiment. 25th, at 8 p. in. we fell back to Chattahoochee River, which we reached on the morning of the 26th. We remained here till September 2, strengthening our fortifications and watching th Page 54 54 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. FOHAP. L. enemy by daily recolvHaissalwes. At 1 p. m. September 2 we broke camp at Chattahoochee Riyer, narched toward the city of Atlanta, entering it at 5 p. in. w~theut the tiri~ ot a mu w encamped. ~ b frere we are now I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. J. COMPTON, Captain, Commanding Regiment. Capt. D. W. PALMER, Assistant Adjutant- General, First Brigade. No. 185. Report of Go!. James L. Selfridge4 Forty-sixth Pennsylvania In fantry. HDQRS. 46TH REGT. PENNSYLVANIA VETERAN VOLS., Atlanta, Ga., September 8, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by the regiment under my command during the campaign just ended The regiment, numbering 29 officers and 734 men for duty, broke camp and marched from Decherd, Teun., on the 28th day of April last for the front, joining the balance of the corps at Chattanooga on the 3d day of May. From Chattanooga we marched toward Re- saca, via Snake Creek Gap, reaching time field upon which was fought the battle of Resaca on the 13th, and, after beimmg put in position, threw up breast-works. On the morning of the 14th, the position having been elmanged, we rested until late in the afternoon, when we were muoved in quick time to the left of tlme line, where General Stanleys divisiomi, of the Fourth Corps, was posted, and took posi- tion on the left of the Third Brigade of our division after that brigade repmmlsed the enenmy, and remained until near noon of the 15th, when we moved t.o a ridge on the left of the Dalton and Resaca road, taking position in double-quick tinme, under direction of the brigade conmmander. My regiment was on the extreme right of the brigade and division, and connected with the left of Colommel Woods brigade, of the Third Division, of the Twentieth Corps. This posi- tion was taken under heavy infantry fire from tIme enemy, and held during the eimtire engagement. Each advammee of the enemy was handsomely repulsed with severe loss to them. A number of the enemys arms were collected and stacked, but as our movements were hurried no account was taken. The casualties in this engage- ment in my regiment were 5 men killed, 2 officers and 32 men wounded. Early on the morning of the 16th we moved forward (the emmemy having evacuated Resaca), taking the road to Cassville, in front of which town we arrived on tIme 19th, and, Imaving taken position, built breast-works, the enemy holding the heights in rear of Cassville, which they, hoxvever, abandoned during that night. We rested at Cassville until the 22d, when we marched with time brigade toward Dallas. During the afternoon of the 25th was fought the battle near Dallas. The position of mny regimnent in the fight was again the extreme right. Time line was formned ~n the right of the road ammd moved steadily and handsomely forward, driving the en- enmy nearly two miles over a rough and wooded country into thei Page 55 ~ThAP. Li 1~EPO1~TS, ETC.A1~MY OF TIlE CUMBERLAXD. works. 1-laying gained their works, they opened a heavy artillery an(i infantry fire upon us, which brought us to a halt on a rise im- iuediately in front of their works. Their artillery used grape and canister, but, not being able to depress the pieces sufficiently, most of their missiles passed over us. The right of the regiment having been swung forward came within about fifteen yards of the enemys works, and could distinctly see the muzzles of their buns. The regi- ment was under very heavy artillery and infantry fire for over two hours, during which time they expended over sixty rounds of ainmn- nition to a man. After dark the regiment was relieved by a regi- ment from Colonel Coburns brigade, of the rfhird Division. The casualties during this engagement wereCapt. D. H. Chesbro and Lient. John W. Phillips killed, and Captain Craig and Lieutenant Ketrer wounded; (3 men killed, 51 wounded, and ~ missing. The regiment remained near the i)attle-ground until June 1, when it moved to Browulows Hill in rear of Lost Mountain, where works were thrown up and occupied until the 5th, when we moved to a point west of Pine Mountaiu, where we found the enemy strongly intrenched. Our position being designated by the gemmeral command- ing the brigade, we built works and occupied them until the 14th. With the exception of skirmishing miothing of momnemit occurred dur- ing our stay at this point. On time morning of the 15th the enemys works were found evacuated. We moved across them several miles south, where new rebel works were discovered, and the brigade formed in line, umy regimnent again haviimg time right. I sent the left wing of the regiment forward as skirmishers, by order of the general comumanding the brigade, who drew time fire of the enemy and dis- covered that we were close to their works. But few shots were fired by the regiment excepting on the skirmish himme. The enemy, how- ever, kept up a brisk fire of both artillery aimd infantry. One section of a rebel battery was so posted as to enfilade a portion of my line, and, having received notice from an officer on the skirmish line that he was within range of that battery, I directed him to send men where they could pick off the gunners, which he did successfully, thins silencimig those guns. Early in the moriming of time 17th we moved to time left, where time balance of the divisiomi was posted, and built works, during which timne we were under continued fire from the enemy. On time nmornimmg of the 18th, the rebel works being found deserted, we moved forward ammd south of them to the Marietta road, wimere the enemy shelled our lines vigorously. My regimemmt was placed iii position in the second line supporting Battery I, First New York Artillery. The enemnfs works being found deserted, we moved on the m6rning of the 19th. Besides daily skirmishing nothing wortimy of note occurred until the morning of the 22d, when, having had the limme indicated to. us, we took position omi a ridge on Koibs farmn. Having stacked our arms, I ordered the regiment to collect rails and other material for the purpose of building breast-works, which work had but just beemi commemmeed when sharp firing on the skirmishi line indicated an advance of the enemy. The regiment was imumediately formed and moved to the crest, loading as they advanced, and taking position betweemi the pieces of Captain Woodburys bat- tery (M), First New York Artillery, found the enemy advancing in four lines. As they emerged from the woods in front of our position the artillery opened. I directed my men to hold their fire until they camne in range, which they did. The enemy moved steadily forward until they came within good range, when the command was give Page 56 PilE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. LOHAP. L. to commence firing. After the first volley (Battery M pouring into the advancing columns grape and canister at the same time) their lines became broken and confused, and those who advanced seemed to be doing so without any order, but each on his own account. Their loss in our immediate front must have been very heavy. My regiment held its position, expending over sixty rounds of ammuni- tion per man. Receiving a fresh supply of ammunition, we were not relieved, but built works during the night. A large number of rebel arms and accouterments were collected and turned over to Lieuten- ant Augustine, division ordnance officer. The casualties in this fight compared with the enemy was wonderfully small, being 2 men killed, 10 wounded, and 3 missing. We held the works until the morning of July 3, when we moved toward Marietta, striking the main road about one and a half miles from that to wn. Crossing the road we moved toward the right near Nickajack Creek and encamped on high ridge near Vinings Station and rested until July 17, when we moved across the Chatta- hoochee River. On the 20th we crossed Peach Tree Creek and moved in a southwesterly direction. At about 3 oclock in the afternoon of that day, while resting and awaiting orders to go into position, heavy artillery and infantry firing was heard on our left and in front of the Second Division. Pursuant to orders from the general commanding the brigade, we moved by the right flank, double-quick, and took position on the right of the brigade in an open field, the right resting on a knoll near a small log-house, and about thirty yards in rear of the Marietta and Atlanta roa(l. The skirmishers being driven in in the meanwhile by the enemy, who was advancing iii large force along the entire line, we took position under very heavy fire. Beyond and near the road was a dense woods through which the enemy advanced, which protected them and in a great measure concealed them from our view, while my regiment, being in an open field and without works, was under a constant and murderous fire. Mv regiment had position on the extreme right of the corps, and did iiot connect with any troops. The Fourteenth Corps was in position on our right rear, leaving a gap of at least one quarter of a mile, through which the enemy moved by a flank, thus getting on our flank and rear, and between us and the Fourteenth Corps, and exposing us to an enfilading fire. As soon as I dis- covered the niovement, I moved the right of the regiment back, leaving the left stationary, thus in a measure avoiding the enfilade, but as the gap was too great it was impossible to check it alto- gether. While executing this movement we took 3 rebel prisoners who were in our rear, and whom I sent to the rear. I reported the fact of the enemys movement on our flank to Brigadier-General Knipe, commanding the brigade, who promptly sent the Twenty- seventh Regiment. Indiana Volunteers to my right, which shortened the gap, although it did not close it. The enemy, however, was drawn from that position. The regiment held its ground until re- lieved by two regiments from the Third Brigade after dark, when we formed a second line about fifteen yards in rear of our original position, and assisted the regiments in the first line to build breast- works, which were completed before daylight next morning. I can- not refrain from saying that no troops ever behaved better than did the officers and men of the regiment it was my fortune to command on this occasion. The loss sustained by my regiment was great. Casualties wereLient. Howell J. Davis and Lient. Samuel Wolf Page 57 L.1 1U~PO1~TS, ETh.A1~MY OF THE CUMflE1~LA~D. 57 killed; Capt. Sefra T. Ketrer and Adjt. Luther H. Witman, mor- tally wounded; Capt. William H. Stolzenbach lost his right hand; Lieuts. Robert Young and David C. Selheimer (who was temporarily serving on General Knipes staff) were severely wounded. Enlisted menkilled, 22; wounded, 83; mis~ing, 1. A large lot of arms were collected and placed in a common pile. The men exhausted all the ammunition they carried and were furnished with more during the engagement. I might here state that from the 13th day of May until the 26th of August the regiment was constantly either under artillery or infantry fire from the enemy, and that, in addition to the losses in regular fights, we lost in skirmish and other duty 4 men killed and 38 wounded. On the morning of the 22d we moved toward the city of Atlanta, taking the position indicated by General Knipe near the Marietta road; built very substantial works, the same that we occupied during our entire stay in front of that doomed city. Beyond the loss of 2 men mortally and 7 severely wounded while on picket and behind the works, nothing of moment occurred while we held that position. During the night of the 26th of August we evacuated our works in front of Atlanta and moved to the south bank of the Chattahoochee River near the railroad bridge, where we were pleasantly and comfortably encamped until the 2d of September, when we marched with the brigade into the city of Atlanta. While it would occupy too much time and space to particularize acts of bravery and daring, I cannot, among all who have nobly performed their duty, pass the major and lamented adjutant of my regiment without a word. Maj. Patrick Griffith was ever at his post, was prompt in obeying orders, and everywhere displayed coolness and bravery that makes the true soldier. Adjt. Luther R. Witman, modest, brave, and patriotic, was ever near me, anxious to do his full share of the work before us. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant JAS. L. SELFRJDGE; Colonel, Commanding Regiment. Capt. D. W. PALMER, Assi. Adjt. Gem., First Brig., First Div., 20th Army ~Jorps. No. 186. Report of Brig. Gem. Thomas H. Ringer, U. S. Army, commanding SecOnd Brigade. HDQRs. SECOND BRIG, FIRST Div., 20T11 ARMY CoRps, Atlanta, Ga., September 11, 1864. SIR: I have the honor herewith to forward a report of operations and of part taken by the Second Brigade, First Division, Twentieth Army Corps, in the campaign for the capture of Atlanta. This brigade, consisting of the Twenty-seventh Indiana Volun- teer Infantry, Col. Silas Co]grove; Thirteenth New Jersey Volun- teer Infantry, Col. Ezra A. Carman; One hundred and fiftieth INew York Volunteer Infantry, Col. John H. Ketcham; Third Wisconsin Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col. William Hawley; One hundred and seventh New York Volunteer Infantry, Col. Nirom M. Crane, and Second Massachusetts Veteran Volunteer Infantry [Col. Will- iam Cogswellj, was, during the winter of 1863 and 1864, statione Page 58 ~PtIE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. ICHAP. L. for the protection of that portion of the railroad between Nashville and Chattanooga, from Christiana to Elk IRiver bridge, inclnsive. The brigade was concentrated at Tnllaiioma, Tenn., April 22, witb the exception of the Third Wisconsin Volnnteers, stationed at Fay- etteville, Lincoln Connty, Tenn., and the One hnndred and seventh New York Yolnnteers, which had been ordered to move to Shelby- ville, Tenii., and escort from that place to~he command a wagon train sent to Nashville for snpplies. On the 28th daSr of April, 1864, the brigade took np its line of march for the main army and the enemy. April 28, it moved to Decherd, Tenn. April 29, from Decherd to University Place, Tenn. April 30, from University Place to Battle Creek (Sweedens Cove), Tenn. May 1, it marched from Battle Creek via Bridgeport, Ala., to Shellmonnd, Tenii., at which point the division concentrated. May 2, from Shellmonnd, moved with the division to ~tna, Tenn. May 3, from Aetna to east side of Lookont Mountain, and camped in the valley near Chattanooga. May 4, from near Chattanooga, via Ross- ville, to Lee and Gordons Mills, Ga. May 5, from Lee and Gor- dons Mills to Pleasant Grove Chnrch. May 7, from Pleasant Grove Chnrch, over Taylors Ridge, to Anderson (Tricknm) Post-Office, Ga. May 8, Third Wisconsin Volnnteers joined the brigade. May 9, One hnndred and seventh New York Volunteers joined the brigade. May 10, marched from Anderson Post-Office to and throngh Snake Creek Gap. On the 13th day of May the brigade, with the division to which it belongs, moved to the vicinity of Resaca. and took posi- tion, covering the apl)roacli from the direction of Dalton and acted as supporting force dnring a reconnaissance made by the Fourteenth Corps toward Resaca, from. the left. On the 14th day of May the division was massed in support of the Third Division of the corps in line in front of the enemy at Resaca. Omi the afternoon of the 14th day of May, about 4 oclock, the brigade with the division moved to the extreuie left of the main line to the snpport of the left of the Fourth Corps, then pressed by the enemy. The arrival of the division was opportumme, as the enemy had succeeded in turning the left of the Fourth Corps, throwing back its left brigade in considerable cou~ fusion, amid were still advancing, arid on the point of capturing a battery abandoned by its support when the division came up. The Third Brigade being in advance, quickly repulsed and drpve back the force of the enemy which was making for the battery. The Second Brigade took position next, on the left of Stanleys (hivision, Fourth Corps, the Third Brigade on its left, the First Brigade in support. On the 15th day of May was fought the actiomi commonly known as the battle of Resaca. The Second and Third Divisions of the Twentieth Corps moved to attack the enemy at a point in front of the left of the position held by the Fourth Corps. At this poimt an angle existed in the main line of the enemys intrenchments, his line bearing therefrom to his right and rear. The First Division was to support the Second and Third of the corps. The attack by the Second and Third Divisions was only a partial success. The First Division was then ordered to a position on the left of the other two divisions, covering their left flank. The First Brigade on the right of the division~ the Second on its left. The brigade moved about 3 p. m. and was formed in two lines and in echelon to the First Brigade. As 80011 as the brigade was formed I received orders from Brigadier-General Williams, commanding the division, to move for- ward across an open ground and occupy the woods beyond, which Page 59 CHAP. L.] 1~EP0flTS, 1T0.ARMY OF TIlE CUMBERLAND. ci9 skirted the railroad near Greens Station and at some 250 yards dis- taflt from the enemys breast-works. While exeenting this move- ment I received orders from Major-General Hooker, commanding the corps, by Lieutenant-Colonel Perkins, his assistant adjutant- general, to advance my left and, if possible, to swing round into position, theatening the enemf s right flank. Soon after taking position in the woo(ls, and while the brigade was executing the movement, my skirmishers became sharply engaged with those of the enemy. It was at the same time reported to me that the enemy was massing on my left. Becoming satisfied that such was the case, I threw back the left of my line, placing two regiments in the second line, on the left of those of the first, extending to and covering a knoll forming the end of the ridge on which the line of the brigade was formed, which knoll was the key of that part of the line. Report- ing the state of things to Brigadier-General Williams, commanding the division, he ordered the Third Brigade, Colonel Robinson coin- manding, to take position on my left and cover the left flank. The line of the brigade was about 400 yards distant from the enemys line of breast-works, and in the following order of regiments from right to left: Twenty-seventh Indiana Volnnteers, Colonel Colgrove; Second Massachusetts Volunteers, Colonel Cogswell; Third Wiscon- sin Volunteers, Colonel Hawley; Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteers, Colonel Carmnan; One hundred and fiftieth New York Volunteers, Colonel Ketchain ; One hundred and seventh New York Volunteers, Colonel Crane, in reserve. That portion of the position occupied by the Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteers. Second Massachusetts Volunteers, Third Wisconsin Volunteers, and the right of the Thir- teenthi New Jersey Volunteers was covered with trees and under- brush in front and the gronud slightly rising. In front of the center of the Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteers was a peach orchard, and beyond that, at some fifty to seventy-five yards, woods, the ground descending rapidly from the peach orchard. In front of the left of the Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteers, and of the whole of the posi- tion about the knoll, the ground was open amid descended rapidly to the plaimi. The railroad was some 200 or 300 yards in front of the position and afforded by the excavation at that point good cover to the enemy. To the left of the knoll the ground was level and cov- ered with thick woods. The knoll was occupied by a dwelling-house and out-building (Scales house). Colonels Ketcham and Carman, on the left, were ordered to and constructed temporary breast-works of rails on that part of the line imiclosing tIme kmioll. This disposition had hardly been made whemi the enemy advanced along the whole front. His first line was easily repulsed, when lie advanced his second, which fought more obstinately than his first, but gained mio advantage and was driven back with comparatively heavy loss. On time right, the Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteers, Colonel Col- grove, captured the flag and commander of the Thirty-eighth Ala- bama, and some 30 prisoners. The enemys heaviest attack was directed agaimist the left for the possession of the knoll, against which he directed three lines. The number of prisoners captured by the brigade was about 60. The enenmy in his retreat was pursued by onr skirmishers to his intrenchments. The attack was made, by Stewarts division, of Hoods corps; and was maiiitained about one hour and a half. The loss of the brigade was comparatively small, owing in part to the protection offered by the breast-works on tIme left. The loss of of the brigade was 13 killed, 135 wounded, 2 missing; total, 150 Page 60 00 TIlE ATLANTA CAMPAft~N. ECHAP. L. A detailed report of the killed and wounded is appended to this report. Th~e precise loss of the enemy I do not know, as the brigade moved before his dead was collected. It must have been much greater than ours, however, as there were a great many dead left in our front. The behavior of the brigade in this action was excellent. The Third Brigade on my left repulsed the attack of the enemy on their front with equal ease. After the action two regiments of that brigade, the Eighty-second Ohio Volunteers and the Eighty-second Illinois Volunteers, relieved, respectively, the Thirteenth New Jer- sey Volunteers and One hundred and fiftieth New York Volunteers. This position was maintained during the night. About 12 oclock at night considerable firing by the enemy occurred on my right, but did not extend to my line. The enemy retreated during the night. On the 16th day of May the brigade, with the division, moved in pur- suit of the enemy to Bryants Ford, on the Coosawattee River. On the 17th day of May moved from Bryants Ford to near Calhoun, Ga. On the 18th day of May, from near Calhoun to near Adairs- ville, Ga. On the 19th day of May, from near Adairsville to a posi- tion in front of the enemys position at Cassville, Ga., driving in the enemys skirmishers near Cassyille at dusk, and forming line within 400 yards of the enemys line of breast-works. During the night slight breast-works of earth and rails were constructed by the bri- gade. The enemy retreated from our front during the night. May 23, the brigade moved with the division, crossing the Etowah River to Euharlee. May 24, moved from Euharlee to Burnt hickory. May 25, marched with the division from Burnt Hickory toward Dallas, crossing Pumpkin Vine Creek. When within about two miles of Dallas, countermarched, recrossed the Pumpkin Vine Creek, moved on the left bank to a bridge near Owens Mill, recrossed the Pnmp- kin Vine Creek at that point, moved about two miles to the position occupied by General Gearys division, in front of which the enemy had been found in some force. Immediately upon the arrival of the division at that position, dispositions were made for attacking the enemny. The formation of the division for attack was three lines, a brigade front. The Third Brigade in the first line, Second Brigade in second, and First Brigade in third line. The Thirteenth ~New Jersey Volunteers, Colonel Carman, was deployed as skirmish- ers to cover the right flank of the division. The Second Massachu- setts Volunteers was left at the upper bridge across the Pumpkin Vine Creek as guard. As soon as formed the division moved forward to the attack, the Third Brigade rapidlydriving the enemys skir- mishers with their supports about one mile, when it was relieved by the Second Brigade. The enemnys skirmishers being driven in on the main body, a severe fight now took place, the enemy fighting behind his breast-works, he also having a cross-fire of grape and shell from his batteries on a portion of the line. The brigade main- tamed its position with obstinacy and without flimiching for about an hour, not being able to advance in consequence of the destructive cross-fire of artillery and heavy musketry fire, also, from the fact that owing to the shortness of the line a farther advance exposed it to an enfilading fire from the right. An attempt by the enemy to turn the right was defeated by a movemnent of a portion of the First Brigade up to the line occupied by the Second Brigade. The brigade having suffered severely, and being out of ammunition, was relieved by the First Brigade and a portion of the Third Brigade, and then formed in reserve. The brigade attained a position in some portion Page 61 CHAP. LI REPORTS, ETC. ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 61 of the line nearer the enemys works than any other of our troops, some of its dead being in advance of the position afterward occupied by the line of skirmishers of the troops which relieved the First Di- vision. The loss of the brigade waskilled, 46 ; wounded, 314; missing, 1; total, 361. The brigade with the division was in reserve to the other divisions of the corps from the 26th to the 31st day of May, at the same position. June 1, the brigade, with the division, moved to the left of the main line of the army and took position near Picketts Mills creek. June 2, moved a short distance and relieved a portion of the Twenty- third Corps under command of General Hovey. June 5, moved with the division to Allatoona Creek. June 6, took position near Kemps Mill. June 11, moved to a position in front of the enemy near. Pine Hill. June 15, the enemy having fallen back from Pine Hill the night before, the brigade moved forward with the division and took position next on the left of the Second Division in front of the enemys new position. Some sharp skirmishing took place on going into position, the enemys skirmishers being driven in. June 17, the enemy having fallen back the night previous, the brigade advanced with the division over the enemys works to Mud Creek. June 19, advanced to Noyes Creek. June 20, moved to the right and took position near Atkinsons plantation. June 22, the brigade, with the division, advanced and took position on a ridge near Kolbs farm, driving the enemys skirmishers from their position. While in this position, and while our skirmishers were pressing those of the enemy, it was ascertained about 3 oclock in the afternoon, from prisoners captured and other sources, that the enemy was about to attack us. In accordance with orders, I placed the brigade in posi- tion in one line formation, the right resting near the Marietta road, and connecting with General Hascalls division, of the Twenty-third Corps, which mean time had come up by the Marietta road. Being in one line and without breast-works, and in accordance with orders, such breast-works were made as could be constructed by rails and other material within reach. In front of the left two regiments of the brigade (the Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteers and One hun- dred and Fiftieth New York Volunteers) the ground was open about 300 yards to the front. The First Brigade prolonged the line to the left along the crest of the ridge, which terminated some 400 yards to the left. Next on the left of the brigade, and between the First and Second Brigades, was Battery M, First New York Artil- lery, light 12-pounders. Very soon after comimig in position, the attack of the eneniy was made by Hoods corps. His columns in ap- proaching were subject to a fire from batteries on commanding positions, and were much disorganized. In the immediate front of the brigade and of the First Brigade the enemy emerged from the cover of the woods in the open ground, and was immediately re- ceived by a fire of canister from Captain Woodhurys battery. The Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteers and One hundred and fiftieth New York Volunteers, in whose front the ground was open, giving a good view of the enemy, now opened fire. The first line of the enemy was followed closely by his second and that by his third. The second soon closed up on his first line, which had halted, and was even disordered before receiving the musketry fire. In a short time all three lines were repulsed and driven back in a confused mass, with heavy loss, the third line advancing but a short distance from the shelter of the woods. The enemny making the attack was ~teven~on~ division, of Hoods corps. Coiisiderable captures migh Page 62 62 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. have been made had we had forces disposable for pursuit and to ob- tain possession of the woods. The loss of the brigade waskilled, 3; wounded, 25; total, 28. Remained in same position and near it until July 3. July 3, ad- vanced with the division and took position about three miles south of Marietta. July 4, moved about two miles to the right and with the division took position in front of the enemy. July 5, the enemy having retired the night before, the brigade, with the division, moved in direction of Turners Ferry on the Chattahoochee River and took position on a commanding ridge about two miles from the river. July 6, moved to the left, crossed the Nickajack Creek, and took position on the right of the Fourteenth Army Corps. On the 17th day of July the brigade, with the division, crossed the Chattahoochee River and bivouacked near Randalls plantation. Jnly 18, moved to near Buck Head. July 19, in the evening, advanced to Peach Tree Creek. On the 20th day of July, about 7 a. in., the brigade, with the division, crossed Peach Tree Creek, advanced about one mile, and massed on left and in advance of position occupied by the Fourteenth Corps. About 3 oclock in the afternoon, and while dispositions were being made to drive the enemy from a line of rail breast-works covering the road to Atlanta, the enemy, commenced a general attack along the line of the corps. Maj. Lathrop Baldwin, One hundred and seventh New York Volunteers, a brave and faithful officer, coum- manding the skirmish line of the brigade, was mortally wounded while attempting to check time advance of the enemy. In accordance with orders received from Brigadier-Gemmeral Williams, command- ing the division, I placed the brigade in position in reserve, reliev- ing Colonel Moores brigade, of the Fourteenth Corps, fiom a line of partially constructed breast-works, and at once used every means to strengthen time line and extend it to the left to be used in case the line in fromit of us, composed of the First and Third Brigades of time division, should be forced: During the action three companies from the One hundred and fiftieth New York Volunteers, under command of Maj. Alfred B. Smith, moved forward and occupied a gap in the first limme. The Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteers, Colonel Col- grove, moved forward omi the ri ht of tbe First Brigade, taking posi- tiomi covering the right flank. The action continu~d until dusk and resulted in the complete repulse of the enemy at all poimits. The loss of time brigade xvaskilled, 7; wounded, 30; missing, 2; total, 39. On the 22d day of. July, the cimenmy having fallen back from our front during the night, the briga(ie, with time division, a(lvammced ami(i took position in front of the enemnys main line of defenses about Atlanta, and comistructed breast-works about 300 yards from the enemys posi- tion. The brigade occupied this i)Ositi()im, time right resting on the railroad and crossing the main road froum Marietta to Atlanta, until August 25. The line was advanced durimmg this tinme to withimi 350 yards from the enemys main line. On the 30th day of July the picket-hue of the divisiomi was advanced with supports, the picket- line of this brigade being 5n1)ported by the Second Massachusetts Volunteers. The greater part of the enemys picket was captured, and the positiomi lucId. A hue of breast-works was constructed on the position for the protection of our skirmuishers. Timis was within about 250 yards of time enemys fort on the road, time fire of which was silenced by a regiment firing through the embrasuures dn~ing the progress of time work. This duty was as trying to the troops as an ordimuary action. If the fire by the regiriment at the embrasures ~hackened, the enemy imumumediately took advauitage to fire grape into Page 63 63 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. the ranks. The Second Massachusetts Volunteers was relieved from this duty by the Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteers, and it by the Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteers. The losses of the brigade on this day werekilled, 4; wounded, 39; total, 43. On the night of the 25th day of August the brigade, with the divis- ion, moved back to the Chattahoochee River and took position on the south side of the river near the railroad bridge, and at once con- structed breast-works. It remained in this position, with the divis- ion, covering the bridges across the Chattahoochee at that point, during the movement of the main army to the southwest and south of Atlanta. On the 2d day of September the brigade entered Atlanta, which was occupied by the Twentieth Corps, the enemy having evacuated it the previous night. During all the time from the 13th day of May until the 26th day of August the brigade has been continually in front of the enemy. In addition to the losses from battle there has been a constant drain from losses occurring from day to day on the skirmish line, and frequently on the main line, which has almost always been within musket-range of the enemys line. The hard- ships of the campaign have been borne by the command with forti- tude, and duty rendered cheerfully. Among the dead are many whose loss, both as soldiers and men, is deeply felt by the command. There were present with me during the campaign of my staffCapt. William Ruger, assistant adjutant-general of volunteers, who was severely wounded at the battle near Dallas, Ga., on the 25th of May and incapacitated thereby for further duty during the campaign; Capt. Platt M. Thorne, One hundred and fiftieth New York Volun- teers, acting assistant inspector-general; Capt. James G. Knight, commissary of subsistence of vQlunteers; Capt. Edward P. Graves, assistant quartermaster of volunteers; Capt. Josiah C. Williams, Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteers, provost-marshal; First Lient. George L. Binney, Second Massachusetts Volunteers, aide-de-camp; Second Lieut. Edwin G. Fay, One hundred and seventh New York Volunteers, aide-de-camp, who reported to me June 2, and Lient. Russell M. Tuttle, One hundred and seventh New York Volun- teers, acting assistant topographical engineer. Each and all were efficient and zealous in the discharge of duty. To Captain Thorne I am nuder obligations for services, not pertaining to his particular department, rendered on every battle-field, always cheerfully, effi- ciently, and bravely, and also to Lieutenant Tuttle for shuilar serv- ices rendered under like circumstances. There were present for duty in the brigade on the 28th day of April, aggregate, 2,763. Loss by casualties during the campaign, aggregate, 771. Loss by dis- charge on expiration of term of serviceSecond Massachusetts In- fantry, 315; Third Wisconsin Veteran Volunteers, 157; Twenty- seventh Indiana Veteran Voluiiteers, 251; total, 723. Gain by re- cruits, 370. Present for duty in the brigade on September 2, 1,755. Accompanying this report are the reports of commanders of regi- ments, to which reports I ask reference for the details of the oper- ations of the respective regiments. A list of casualties is hereto appended. * THOMAS H. RUGER, Brigadier- Gen crc I of Volunteers, Commanding. Capt. S. E. PITTMAN, Asst. A~jt. Gen., First Ditisiou, 20th Army Corps. * Embodied in Williams report, p. 87 Page 64 64 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. ~CHA.P. L. No. 187. Report of Lieut. Got. John R. Fester, Twenty-seventh Indiana In- fantry. HDQRS. TWENTY-SEVENTH INDIANA VOLUNTEERS, Atlanta, Ga., September 6, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to make the report of the part taken by the Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteers in the present campaign, clos- ing at Atlanta, Ga. April 28, the regiment started from Tullahoma. Tenn.. Col. Silas Coigrove commanding, marched by the way of Bridgeport, Ala., Chattanooga, Tenn., and arrived near Resaca, Ga., May 14, and was ordered in position by Brigadier-General Ruger on the right of the brigade. Sunday, May 15, advanced, by General Rugers orders, driving the enemys pickets until within 200 yards of their rifle-pits, and were then halted in line of battle, with skirmishers deployed in front seventy-five yards, nntil about 4 oclock, when the Thirty-eighth Alabama Regiment made a charge on the regi- ment an(l was handsomely repulsed, with a loss of their colors, 35 prisoners, including Colonel Lankford, commanding the regi- ment, and 33 killed. The loss in my regiment was 5 killed amid 54 wounded. Occasional skirmishing from the 16th of May until the 25th of May, when the regiment arrived at New Hope Church, near Dallas, Ga. About 4 p. m. of that day Gemmeral Ruger ordered Col- onel Colgrove, commuanding the regiment, to take position on the right of the. brigade and move forward. After advancing about 500 yards the enemy opened a very heavy fire on the regimemit with musketry and cani~ter fromn their rifle- p its, and after fighting about forty minutes the regiment was compelled to fall back, with a loss of 5 killed and 45 wounded. From the 25th of May to July 20 the losses in the regiment were from 5 to 15 a week in killed and wounded. July 20, at Peach Tree Run, Colonel Colgrove was ordered by General Ruger to take a position on the right of General Knipes brigade. It was done with some difficulty, as the enemy was about to get on General Knipes uight flank before the regi- ment could get the position ordered. Soon after getting in position Colonel Colgrove was severely wounded, and the comniand of the regiment then devolved on me. About 10 p. m. the enemy fell back, taking their killed and wounded with them. The loss in m regiment was 4 killed and 10 wounded. y The 22d of July I advanced with the brigade within two and a half miles of Atlanta, amid was ordered in position near the left of the railroad, and was under the fire of the enemys pickets or sharp- shooters until the 24th of August, and then marched back to the Chattahoochiee River and remained there until September 2, and themi marched back to Atlanta. Respectfully, JOHN R. FESLER, Lieutenant- Gotonet, Commanding Regiment, Lient. IE. G. PAY, A. A. A. U., 2d Brig., 1st Div., 20th Army Cor s Page 65 65 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.---ARMY OF TIlE CUMBERLAND. No. 188. Report of Gol. William Gogswell, Second Massachusetts infantry, of operations May 221 and July 1September 8. HEADQUARTERS SECOND MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY, September 8, 1864. SIR: The Second Massachusetts Infantry left Tullahoma at 8 a. m. April 28, 1864, and, marching with its division by way of Stevenson and Bridgeport, Ala., joined its corps and the main Army of the Cumberland in Chattanooga Valley May 3, 1864. May 5, went into position at foot of Taylors Ridge, ten miles east of Ringgold, Ga. On the 7th, marching through Nickajack Trace, reached Trickum Post-Office; went into position in front of Buzzard Roost. May 10, at 12.20 a. m. niarched to Snake Creek Gap and joined McPhersons army about five miles west of Resaca. May 13, marched about three miles in front of last position. May 14, marched to extreme left of the whole army, where the corps relieved the Fourth Corps, which had been heavily engaged with the enemy. On the 15th the regiment was ordered to make a reconnaisshnce and ascertain the position of the enemy. About half a mile in front of the corps the enemy was found in force, and the regiment returned to its former position in the bri- gade, with a loss of 2 men wounded. At 2.30 p. in. of same day the regiment, with its brigade, moved into position against the enemy, which resulted in driving him into his works, and after- ward three attacks of the enemy were successfully repulsed, he leaving his dead and wounded behind. The regiment rested upon ~ts arms that night, and early in the morning the skirmishers found that the enemy had fled, abandoning the strong natural and arti- ficial defenses of Resaca. In this engagement the regiment lost 1 killed, 21 wounded, and 1 mortally wounded. On the 17th crossed the Oostenauha. On the 19th the larger part of the day was em- ployed in advancing upon the town of Cassville in line, preceded by skirmishers. The skirmishers of the regiment exchanged a few shots with the enemy. At dark the line halted just on the northern edge of Cassville and threw up breast-works. On the 21st Colonel Cogs- well, commanding Second Massachusetts Infantry, was ordered to proceed to Massachusetts to expedite the forwarding of recruits to his regiment, which left Lient. Col. C. F. Morse in command, whose report for the time of his command is herewith inclosed. July 1, the regiment was lying in works in front of Marietta. July 3, Mari- etta being evacuated, the regiment, with its brigade, marched three miles south of that place. July 4, took up position in front of rebel works. The time from this to the 19th was taken up by advancing as the enemy fell back, remaining a week on the north bank of the Chattahoochee, crossing that river on the 17th, crossing Peach Tree Creek on the 19th, and on the 20th, just south of said creek, the regi- ment with the other troops of the corps went into position to meet an attack of the enemy, which was made at 4.20 p. m. This regi- meiit occupied the right of the second line, and was not actively engaged, losing 1 commissioned officer wounded. On the 22d the enemy fell back to his inner lines of the defenses of the city of At- lanta, and this regiment, with its brigade, moved up and built de- fenses in front of the eneniy, the regiment occupying the right of the second line of the brigade, which was omi, the right of tho corps, R RVOL xxxviu, PT T Page 66 66 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. and connected with the left of the Fourteenth Corps. In this posi- tion it remained until the morning of the 30th, at 4 a. in., when Lieutenant-Colonel Morse, Second Massachusetts Infantry, com- manding the picket of the brigade, having advanced upon and suf prised and captnred the enemys pickets in his front, securing a coin- manding hill near one of the advanced posts of the enemy, the regi- ment was ordered to support the picket-line of the brigade and hold the hill. The regiment moved promptly to the hill, threw up breast- works under the severest fire of the enemys infantry and artillery, at a range of about 400 yards. At 11 a. in. it returned to its old po- sition, having been relieved by the Thirteenth New Jersey Volun- teers, Captain Harris cormuanding. In that affair the regiment lost :3 men killed and 1 commissioned officer and 6 men wounded. The regiment remained in works before Atlanta thirty-five days, during all the time exposed to the enemys artillery and his infantry sharp- shooters, but fortunately suffered only two casualties in this posi- tioni mans leg broken by a 20-pound shell, and 1 man shot through the arm severely by a rebel sharpshooter; also, a few casualties on the picket-line, meiitioned below. On the 25th of August at 8.30 a. m. this regiment left its brigade and marched to the railroad bridge across the Chattahoochee and commenced building works, felling timber and strengthening the position, which was occupied by its bri- gade that night. On the afternoon of September 2, Atlanta having been evacuated by the enemy, the regiment, with its brigade, marched into the city at 8 p. in., when the reginient was detailed by General Slocum for provost guard duty, where it has remained ever since, en- camped in the park of the City Hall, under command of Capt. R. B. Brown, Colonel Cogswell and Lieutenant-Colonel Morse having been appointed commander and provost -marshal of the post, respectively. Subjoined is a report of the casualties during the campaign, com- mencing on the 28th of April and ending September 2, 1864, a period of 126 days.* ~. COGSWELL, Colonel Second Massachusetts Infantry. Lient. E. G. FAY Acting Assistant Adjatant- General, Second Brigade. No. 189. Report of Lient. Got. Charles F. Morse, Second Massachusetts In fantry, of operations May 23June 29. May 23, the regiment, with its corps, marched at 4 a. in., and crossed the Etowah River in the afternoon, going into camp on the sonth bank. May 24, the regiment detailed as guard to ordnance train; camped near Raccoon Creek. May 25, joined the brigade at 8 a. m. and marched to PuInpkin Vine Creek; the regiment left there to hold the bridge; threw up works for its defense. May 26, 27, and 28, still at the bridge doing guard duty. May 29, regiment (letailed to escort a hospital train of wounded to Kinoston. marched at 12 in.; camped on the north side of Raccoon Creek. May 30, marched at 4 a. in.; reached Kingston at Poon; camped there. * Nominal list (omitted) shows 4 men killed, 3 officers and 38 men wounded, and ~ men captured or inissin~ total, 47, Page 67 C~. L.J REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 67 May 31, June 1, 2, 3, in camp at Kingston, engaged in drilling re- cruits. June 4, marched as part of a wagon guard; at 5 p. m. camped on north side of the Etowah. June 5, marched at 7 a. in.; camped at 2 p. m. on north side of Raccoon Creek. June 6, Cap- tain Crowninshield wounded by a guerrilla; marched at 4 p. in.; camped near Burnt Hickory at 11 p. m. June 7, marched about twelve miles and camped near the Twenty-third Corps. June 8, joined the corps early in the morning and went into camp. June 9 and 10, in camp. June 11, in the afternoon moved into position near Pine Mountain; threw up a strong line of works. June 12, our works being strengthened. June 13 and 14, in camp. June 15, moved at 2 p. m. with the rest of the division as support to General Geary; went into position after dark on the extreme left of the division. June 16, the regiment moved into the second line. June 17, the enemy having evacuated their position, we advanced our lines about two miles; went into position about 4 p. m. and threw up a line of works. June 19, the enemy left our front before day- light; we advanced about three miles and threw up works. June 20, relieved at 5 a. m. by troops of Fourth Corps; marched to the right about three miles; threw up a line of works. June 21, changed position slightly. June 22, the division moved to the right about a mile; our line attacked while going into position; the enemy severely repulsed; the regiment not engaged; threw up works. June 23, 24, and 25, in camp. June 26, moved at 3.30 a. m. a short distance to the left; threw up works. June 27, moved to the left and occupied [works] of the Second Division, General Geary having advanced his line; the regiment exposed to a heavy artillery fire all day; at night moved back into our position of the morning. June 28 and 29, remained in camp. June 30, Colonel Cogswell arrived and assumed command of the regiment. C. F. MORSE, Lieutenant- colonel Second Regt. lifassachusetts Infantry. No. 190. Report of Got. Ezra A. Garman, Thirteenth New Jersey Infantry. HDQRS. THIRTEENTH REGIMENT NEW JERSEY VOLS., Atlanta, Ga., September 6, 1864. SIR: Tn accordance with circular from brigade headquarters of this date, I have the honor of making the following report of the operations of the Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteers from the beginning of the campaign to the present date: Tuesday, April 26, 1864, struck tents at Duck River bridge, Tenn., where we had been encamped during the winter, and marched to Tullahoma, Teun., where we joined the brigade. I commenced on this day with 21 commissioned officers and 413 enlisted men. On the 27th 1 officer (surgeon) was, discharged and 18 enlisted men sent to hospital, leaving in my command at the commencement of the campaign 20 commissioned officers and 395 enlisted men. April 28, left Tullahoma and marched to Decherd. April 29, left Decherd and marched to University Place, on the Cumberland Mountains. April 30, marched from University Place and camped at evening Qn Battle Creek Page 68 [CHAP. L. 68 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. May 1, resumed march, arriving at Bridgeport at 11 a. in.; crdssed the Tennessee River and camped for the night at Shellinound. May 2, marched to Whitesides. May 3, resumed march, passing base of Lookout Mountain, and camping in the valley near Chattanooga. May 4, marched at 8 a. in., passing through Rossville, and camping at Gordons Mills. May 5, crossed Chickamauga River, passed Rock Spring, and halted for the night at Pleasant Grove Church, where we remained next day. May 7, left Pleasant Grove Church, crossed Taylors Ridge, and marched to Trickum (or Anderson) Post-Office, where we remained until May 10. Left Trickum at midnight of 10th, marched all night, and next morning going through Snake Creek Gap, and bivouacked at its southeast termination, where we remained until May 13, when we resumed the march at 6 a. in., taking the Resaca road; halted and formed line of battle two miles from that place, where we prected works; at 6 p. in. moved one mile farther to the right, in direction of railroad. May 14, moved off about one-half mile to the left, where we remained until 4 p. in., when we were moved off rapidly to the left of the Fourth Corps, the brigade being in the center of division line. BATTLE OF RESAcA. May 15, at about 3 p. m. we moved to the left, my regiment mov- ing in rear of the brigade and following the One hundred and fiftieth New York Volunteers, the Third Brigade, First Division, following. After marching nearly one mile the regiment was formed in line of battle on the crest of a wooded hill, and by order of General Ruger marched across an intervening plain between the hill and the enemy in echelon, to the left of the Third Wisconsin. When about half way to the position indicated for our line, I was ordered to form on the left of the Third Wisconsin, which was done by obliquing to the right, the Third Wisconsin having swung around some distance to the right and occupying a densely wooded ridge with thick un- dergrowth. On my left was a knoll on which was situated a dwell- ing-house and out-building, owned and occupied by John A. Scales. In front of this house the ground was open down to the railroad, at Greens Station, distant about 300 yards. Between these two regi- ments (Third Wisconsin and One hundred and fiftieth New York) was a slight depression in the ground, through which ran a country road. My regiment was put in this interval. The two right corn- panies, connecting with Third Wisconsin, were in the woods; the left company, connecting with One hundred and fiftieth New Y6rk, had open ground in its front; the other companies had a peach orchard in their front for about fifty yards, beyond which the ground descended rapidly, forming a rav~ine densely grown with bushes and some trees, obscuring the view of the enemy from a greater part of my line until they approached within 120 yards. On taking this position I was ordered to put out two companies, B and F, as skirmishers, which was done, and then a barricade of rails was hastily thrown up. The skirmishers became immediately engaged after advancing, and being advanced on by the enemy in strong force were forced back, the enemy following in three lines and moving obliquely to our right. They assaulted our whole front with great vigor, but were handsomely repulsed with but little trouble in one hour and thirty-five minutes, the enemy retreating iu di~Gvder, leaving their dead and wounded on the ~1d~ Th Page 69 O~. Li 1~EP0I~T~, 1~TC.At~M~t 01? 1?llt~ CIJMI3tIThAND. wounded were mostly carried off during the night, the dead left unburied. The attacking column was Stewarts division, of Hoods corps; the regiments in my immediate front, Thirty-first Alabama and Forty-second Georgia. Thirteen prisoners were taken or came into my command from the above-named two regiments. The loss of my regiment in this action was 4 enlisted men killed and 3 officers and 15 men wounded (see appendix to this report, A). After the repulse of the enemy I was relieved by the Eighty-second Ohio, Third Brigade, First Division, Twentieth Army Corps. May 16, marched from Greens Station, in a southeasterly direction, to Coosawattee River, where we remained until morning of May 17, when we crossed the Coosawattee at Newtown; marched in a southerly direction twelve miles, to near Calhoun. May 18, marched about twenty miles in a southwesterly direction. May 19, broke camp at 1.20 p. in., marched about three miles, where we formed line and ad- vanced about 500 yards, crossing two creeks, driving in cavalry vedettes, and emerging on the open ground in front of Cassville. May 20, the enemy evacuated Cassviile during the night, and my regiment moved near town, where we remained until May 23. Broke camp and marched through Cassville at 4.30 a. in., and crossed the Etowah River. May 24, marched through Stilesborough and Huntsville, or Burnt Hickory, and camped one-fourth mile south of the church. BATTLE OF DALLAS. May 25, resumed the march from Burnt Hickory at 9 a. in., cross- ing Pumpkin Vine Creek at 1.30 p. in., taking the right-hand road to Dallas. After going about two miles south of the creek we coun- termarched, recrossing the creek, and again crossing it on the road taken by the Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps; passed the Second Division. I was ordered to report for duty to General Hooker, from whom I received orders to (leploy my regiment as a strong line of skirmishers to protect the right flank of the corps in their charge on the enemy, whom we had found in position in our immediate frollt. Six companies were deployed and moved for- ward immediately, Qompanies B, F, I, and H follQwing as a reserve. We soon met the enemys skirmishers, who seemed to be protecting their own left flank, and we drove them steadily for over a mile, finally charging their works or pits and driving them out at dusk. During the most of the time there was terrific firing on my left, the First Division engaging the enemy. I strengthened my position by working all night, and was relieved at 5.30 the next morning by the First Brigade, Second Division, when I reported to my brigade. The position thus gained was a little over half a mile to the right of our line when engaged. My loss was 2 officers and 7 enlisted men wounded. May 26, relieved at 5.30 a. m. by First Brigade, Second Division, Colonel Cobham commanding, and joined the brigade. May 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31, no change in position, but incessant skir- mishing in our front, by which I had some men wounded. June 1, marched to the left of the line about four miles. June 2, at 4 a. m. moved a short distance to the left and relieved portion of General Hoveys division, Twenty-third Army Corps. At 8 a. m. ordered by General Ruger to relieve the Twentieth Kentucky In- fantry, doing picket and outpost duty on our front. I did so, and advancing my skirmishers under Captain Miller, commanding Coin Page 70 ~21W ATLANTA CAMPAk~N. VSIA~. L. panies A and D, succeeded in expelling the enemys skirmishers from a position in which they had given much annoyance. I ad- vanced my line and connected on my right with the Fourteenth Ohio, which, in the mean time, had advanced and formed the left of the Fourteenth Corps. J une 3 and 4, constant skirmishing; moved to the left at 4.30 p. m. one mile. June 5, marched at 10.30 a. m. northeast on Acworth road and bivouacked near Allatoona Creek. June 6, moved at 4.30 a. m. on the Marietta road and took up posi- tion at night, and constructed works in view of Lost Mountain: the enemys pickets in front and some skirmishing. June 7, 8, 9, 10, no change in position. June 11, moved a half mile to the left near Pine Knob and Aflatoona Creek, and in the evening built breast-works. June 12, 13, and 14, no change in position. June 15, marched at 1 p. m. in southwest direction; at 5.30 p. m. in position east of Lost Mountain, the Twenty-seventh Indiana on the right and One hundred and fiftieth New York on the left. I advanced to this position for over 600 yards in line of battle through ravines and tangled bushes. Jnue 16, during the afternoon the enemy opened with artillery and musketry on the picket-line in my front and the battery (I) in my line, by which Lieutenant Ryerson and 5 or 6 men were wounded. June 17, the enemy evacuated the posi- tion in our front, and we followed, marching in the main toward Marietta; halted near a creek and threw up works; heavy skir- mishing, in which I had 1 man killed and 1 wounded. June 18, no change in position. June 19. advanced at 9 a. m. through evacuated works of the enemy two miles and a half southeast, in sight and to right of Kenesaw and in reserve to line of battle. June 20, relieved and march by the rear of the Fourth Corps easterly four miles to a position near Noyes Creek and camped on the extreme right of the brigade at plantation of Agnes Atkinson, where we constructed works. June 21, moved 250 yards in advance, building new breast- works. BATTLE OF KOLI3 S FARM. June 22, moved out of our works, crossed Noyes Creek, and formed line of battle in the edge of the woods, the One hundred and sev- enth New York on my right and One hundred and fiftieth New York on my left, and commenced throwing up a rail barricade. The enemy almost immediately advanced in three lines of battle to dislodge us from the position. On the right of my line a piece of woods ran down at right angles to my position to Widow KoIbs house and a cotton gin, distant about 350 yards, then running at nearly right angles north and nearly parallel to my line, breaking away rapidly from our front in front of First Brigade. In my front was an open field, through which ran a small branch about midway between my line and the woods opposite. From my position the ground sloped gradually (in spots rapidly) down to the branch and rose from the branch to the woods beyond more rapidly. The enemy massed in these woods, and at a few minutes after 4 advanced rap- - - idly, driving in the skirmishers, and coming up obliquely to our left, their extreme right emerging from the woods at Widow Kolbs house, and passing the branch about ten yards from the edge of the woods running at right angles to my line. The first line came out in much confusion, being evidently broken by the fire of artillery, which was opened on them a few moments before. On the appear- ance of the second line, following rapidly the first, I opened fire, and in a short time both lines were checked and thrown into con Page 71 CHAP. Li HE?OHTS, ETO.AHMY OF THE CIYMBERLAND. 71 fusion and mixed up in the ravine, in which they~songht shelter by lying down. The third line advanced feebly from the woods, bnt were soon driven back. In my front the enemy had planted two colors and left them. Supposing they had a line in advance of them and protected from our fire and view by a small knoll, I reported to General Ruger my impression and snggested to General Ruger that they could be taken and many prisoners captured, bnt night setting in and growing dark, and no reserves to spare, it was not deemed prudent to make the attempt. Under cover of the ravine and dark- ness the enemy moved their disorganized troops from my front by going to our left, where they were well screened from view. Sharp firing was kept up by the third line from the woods opposite until dark, and under cover of the darkness the enemy removed most of their dead and wounded from the field. At night I threw out skir- mishers in my front, with orders to advance cautiously to the ravine and see what was there. They brought in 5 prisoners, 1 of whom was wounded. The attacking troops this day were Stevensons division, of Hoods corps. The loss of the regiment in this action was 6 enlisted men wounded. Jnne 23, remained in same position and buried the enemys dead. June 24, 25, and 26, position unchanged. BATTLE OF KENESAW MOUNTAIN. June 27, at 3.30 a. ni. moved to our left and relieved three regi- ments of Second Division, and put in support of battery commanded by Captain McGill. At 7.45 a. m. the enemy opened a very heavy and concentrated fire on the position, which was continued furiously until 11.30 a. in.; but the men being protected by heavy works, the loss was only 1 man wounded. On the failure of the assault on Kenesaw Mountain the regiment returned to its original position, where we remained until July 3; at 4 a. in. advanced through the evacuated works of the enemy to near Marietta, where we turned to the right, marching southeastwardly, halting about three miles from Marietta. July 4, marched two miles south. July 5, passed through evacuated works of the enemy, crossing Nickajack Creek; marched five or six miles and halted three miles north of Chatta- hoochee River, in sight of Atlanta. July 6, changed from the right center to the left, relieving portion of the Fourteenth Corps, and forming on the right, until July 17. when we crossed Chattahoochee River at Paces Ferry, proceeding in a southeasterly direction about seven miles. July 18, at daybreak this morning I was ordered to take my regiment and Eighty-second Ohio and proceed on a road indicated as-going north, to find the right of the Fourth Corps, and connect with it. No road led north, but I followed the road leading east and formed a junction with Fourth Corps, which was moving on the road to Buck Head and near Nancys Creek. My regiment and Eighty-second Ohio were deployed as skirmishers, with re- serves, and moved forward on the right of the Fourth Corps, driv- ing in the enemys vedettes, crossing Nancys Creek, and seizing a ridge beyond, after a smart skirmish with the enemy, in which I had 1 wounded and 10 missing. The loss of the enemy was I officer (adjutant-general) killed and 23 enlisted men killed and wounded. The force engaged was Williams brigade of rebel Kentucky cavalry and two pieces of artillery. They were driven off. By direction of General Williams I returned to the brigade, the Fourth Corps advancing to and beyond the point taken. July 19, marched three miles south to Peach Tree Creek. Page 72 72 TIII~ AThANTA CAMPAIGN. ~ L. BATTLE OF PEACH TREE CREEK. July 20, crossed Peach Tree Creek in the morning, and took posi- tion in rear of the Third Wisconsin. At 4 p. m. changed our posi- tion to extreme left of the brigade and on the left of the Marietta road; regiment not actively engaged. Loss, 1 killed and 4 wounded. July 21, position unchanged. July 22, the regiment, by order of General Ruger, ordered to report to general officer of day (Colonel Carman) as a reserve to the skirmish line then advancing on the enemys position at Atlanta. They were posted by myself on a knoll lately occupied by the advanced line of works of Third Bri- gade, First Division, Twentieth Army Corps. My being in charge of the division skirniiish line, the immediate command of the regi- ment devolved upon Captain Harris, whose report I annex. (Ap- pendix B). * July 23 to 26, remained in position in front of Atlanta building works. July 27, by order of General Ruger, was detailed to burn a house and out-buildings in immediate front of our brigade picket, and distant 150 yards. At 10 a. in. advanced on the posi- tion, dislodging the rebel pickets, capturing 13 and burning the buildings. The regiment was subjected to a heavy fire of musketry and artillery from a fort 250 yards distant, and on the, Marietta road. Loss, 2 killed, 1 officer and 6 enlisted men wounded. July 28 and 29, position unchanged. July 30, the picket-line was ad- vanced this morning, and held the ridge on which were the enemys pickets, and known as the burnt houses, distant from the fort 200 yards. The regiment at 10 a. m. was ordered up to support the picket-line, which was heavily pressed all day. They remained in this position until 3.30 p. in., when they were relieved by the Twenty- Seventh Indiana. Loss, 1 killed, 7 wounded. Being myself in command of the picket this day, the immediate command of the regiment devolved upon Captain Harris, whose detailed report I annex. (Appendix C.) f August 1 to 25, remained in position taken up July 22, losing some men by the constant fire of infantry and artillery. Loss, Au- gust 1 to 25, 1 man killed, 1 officer and 6 men wounded. August 25, moved back to the Chattahoochee River, where we remained until September 2. September 1, in the morning ordered by General Ruger to report with my regiment to General Williams for recon- naissance. Made reconnaissance with Fifth Connecticut Volun- teers, One hundred and forty-first and One hundred and forty-third New York, all under command of Colonel Carman; found the enemy still in the works around Atlanta. September 2, entered Atlanta at 8 p. m. and went into the enemys works, which we now occupy, to the left of and near the Atlanta and Augusta Railroad. I add in appendix a complete list of casualtiest by name and date, and recapitulation of same, giving localities. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. A. CARMAN, Golonel, c~omdg. Thirteenth Regt. New Jersey Vols. Lieut. E. G. FAY, A. A. A. G., 2d Briq., 1st Div., 20th Army Corps. * See p. 73. tSee p. 74. ~ Nominal list omitted Page 73 tIIIAP. L ItEPOl~Ps, t~T~xAflMV oP TIII~ CUMI~ERLAINt~. Recapitulation of losses. Killed. Wounded. Missing. Locality. Date. ~5 Total. o 0 ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ 1864. Resaca, Ga May 15 4 3 14 21 Dallas,Ga May 25 2 5 7 June15~ 1 1 6 8 Piiie i(nob, Ga. ~ June Koibs Farm, Ga June22 6 6 Nancys Creek, Ga July 18 1 10 11 Peach Tree Creek, Ga July 20 1 4 5 Atlanta~ .::::::: July 22) Sept. 2~ 1 2 26 1 30 Various times 5 5 Aggregate loss 7 8 62 11 93 No. 191. Reports of Capt. Frederick H Harris, Thirteenth New Jersey Infantry, of operations July 22 and 30. CAMP THIRTEENTH REGIMENT NEW JERSEY VOLS., Atlanta, Ga., September 7, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to report that as the rebel line of battle and skirmishers had fallen back from their works in our immediate front during the night of the 21st of July, 1864, to their lines about At- lanta, our skirmishers advanced, and this regiment was ordered to support them (being senior officer present with the regiment the command devolved upon me). We left our bivouac about 7 a. m. and marched about two miles along the Marietta and Atlanta turn- pike road, and took position on the left of the road about 700 yards from the rebel works, about 300 yards in rear of our line of skir- mishers, on a hill, in the position where the advanced line of breast- works of the Third Brigade of our division was afterward placed. As soon as our men appeared upon the crest of the hill and com- meuced throwing up some breast-works with rails, the rebels opened fire upon us from a battery of artillery, and we were severely shelled for about an hour. Soon after we had taken our position the skir- mishers of the Fourteenth Corps fell back, leaving the right flank of our skirmishers exposed, who were consequently obliged to fall back, but our skirmishers halted on a line with us to protect our right flank. They were again advanced about two hours afterward. During the morning the enemy opened fire twice upon us with their battery and shelled us furiously for a short time, but the position being a valuable one was held by our regiment until we were relieved by a portion of the Third Brigade, when, in obedience to orders from Brigadier-General Ruger, we joined our brigade at about 2 p. in., in rear of and under cover of the hill. We were placed in position during the afternoon on the left of and near the railroad, where we completed breast-works already begun. I am, sir, with much respect, your obedient servant, FRED. H. HARRIS, Captain, Comdg. Thirteenth Regt. New Jersey Vols. Col. EZRA A. CARMAN, General Field Officer of the Day Page 74 THI~ A~PLAN~A CA1~tPAI(~. tdHAP. L. CAMP THIRTEENTH REGIMENT NEW JERSEY VOLS., Atlanta, Ga., September 7, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to report that being in command of the regiment July 30, 1864, as its senior officer present, I received orders from General Rnger, commanding brigade, to advance the regi- ment to the new line of skirmishers on the crest of the hill, where the houses had been burned July 27, 1864, to support and strengthen the line and relieve the Second Massachusetts Volunteers at that place. We reached the line about 10 a. in., when the Second Mas- sachusetts Volunteers retired. The position where the regiment was stationed was about 250 yards from a large fort of the enemy and from their main line of breast-works. From these we were subjected to one of the most severe fires of musketry and artillery that we have been under during the campaign. Our men were pro- tected by light breast-works of rails, which shielded them somewhat from the shower of bullets which was being constantly sent over by the enemy. We remained in this position until about 4 p. in., when we were relieved by the Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteers. Dur- ing this time we had expended about 100 rounds of ammunition per man and silenced a piece of artillery in an embrasure in our imme- diate front. At the same time the breast-works were somewhat strengthened. Loss, 1 killed and 7 wounded. I am, sir, with much respect, your obedient servant, FRED. H. HARRIS, Captain, Corndg. Thirteenth Regt. New Jersey Vols. Col. EZRA A. CARMAN, General Field Officer of the Day. No. 192. Report of Cot. Nirom ]lf. Crane, One hundred and seventh New York Infantry. HEADQUARTERS 107TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, Atlanta, Ga., September 8, 1864. LIEUTENANT: I have the honor to make the following report of the part taken in the past campaign by the One hundred and seventh New York Volunteers: On the 27th day of April last I broke camp; proceeded with the regiment to Shelbyvilie, Teun., where four companies of the regi- ment were stationed, with orders from General Ruger, commanding brigade, to there await the arrival of the First Division wagon train from Nashville and escort it to division headquarters, wherever it might be. April 30, left Shelbvville with division train for the front, and arrived with it on the 9~h of May at division headquar- ters near Trickum Post-Office. May 10, marched with the brigade through Snake Creek Gap and camped; remained in camp until the morning of the 13th instant; proceeded with the brigade and division toward Resaca; the troops in the advance having driven the enemy, bivouacked for the night. On the 14th moved to the support of the Fourth Corps; about the time we arrived the enemy retired, it being nearly dark; had 1 man wounded. May 15, advanced on the enemy about 12 in.; proceeded about three- quarters of a mile, when skirmishing commenced; formed line o Page 75 CHA1~. 14 1~tPO1~TS PTO.ARMV 01? TIlt C1JMI3ERLANI). 75 battle, my regiment being on the right of second line in snpport of the Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteers, Colonel Colgrove. We ad- vanced in line across an open field about 300 yards, when the enemy opened upon us with artillery and musketry, making a strong at- tack upon the Twenty-seventh Indiana, but were severely repulsed, leaving their dead and wounded in our hands, and 1 battle-flag taken by the Twenty-seventh Indiana, besides some prisoners. Only the two right companies of my regiment were engaged in this action, viz, Companies B and F; loss, 1 man killed and 6 wounded. May 16, fonud the enemy had evacuated; followed after, in company with rest of brigade, and camped near the Coosawattee River. May 17, crossed the Coosawattee River about 3 p. in.; camped about three miles east of Calhoun. May 18, marched until about 10 p. in.; camped near McDonnells. May 19, marched toward Cassville, and found the enemy in small force near that place; formed line of battle; threw forward two companies as skirmishers; had a slight skirmish, but no casualties; remained at Cassville, the enemy having retreated, until thQ morning of the 23d, when we marched and camped near the Etowah River. May 24, marched and camped near Huntsville. May 25, marched toward Dallas; proceeded some miles, when received orders to countermarch and move toward the left to the support of General Gearys division, which had found the enemy in force. We made a rapid march of about four or five miles, crossed Pumpkin Vine Creek, and formed line of battle just beyond on the ridge, niy regiment being the left of the line and battalion of direction. Our brigade formed one line in support of the Third Brigade, of First Division, Colonel Robinson command- ing. We advanced forward through the woods 300 or 400 yards, when the Third Brigade became hotly engaged with the enemys skirmishers. The Third Brigade continued to advance some dis- tance, when I meceived orders to throw my regiment forward, reliev- ing the regiment in my front, and charge the enemy, which move- muent was executed, the men advancing in gallant style, firing rapidly as they advanced. The eiiemy gradually fell back to their breast-works, when they opened a terrible fire of musketry and artillery upon the line. The trees gave some protection to the men,- but it was a severe ordeal for men to pass through. Grape and canister swept through the ranks, but not a man gave way or showed any disposition to do so. I ordered the nien to lie down, in order to shelter theni as much as possible. I found it impossible to advance any farther against the enemys intrenchments, but con- tinned firing until our ammunition was entirely exhausted (sixty rounds per man), being compelled to collect cartridges from the dead and wounded, when the regiment was relieved by one from the Third Brigade, falling back in good order. It was nearly dark, we fell back and the battle soon ended. We bivouacked just in rear of the Second Division, which came to relieve ours. In this action I had 21 men killed and 1 officer, and 146 wounded, including 2 officers, out of about 500 taken into the action. About 20 men have since died of wounds received in this action, and among the number the gallant Captain Knox, of Company F, who was a fine soldier. Lieutenant Hill, Company F, killed on the field. The command changed positiomi many times from the 25th of May until the 22d day of June. The casualties which occurred during the intervening time were 1 enlisted man killed and 7 wounded. June 22, the enemy attacked our division; two companies of my reg Page 76 ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. ment were engaged; loss, 1 enlisted man killed and 2 wounded. The attack was repulse(l with severe loss, the enemy falling back, leaving many dead and wounded in our hands. June 27, moved to the left about two miles; supported a battery until about 4 p. in.; were ordered back to a position in breast-works. From this date (June 27) until the 20th of July we were in front of the enemy constantly, building breast-works, & c. July 20, crossed Peach Tree Creek in the morning. The enemy made an attack in the afternoon; a severe battle ensued. The enemy were repulsed with great loss. My regiment, being in breast-works of second line, lost Maj. Lathrop Baldwin, mortally wounded on picket- line (died at Chattanooga July 30), and 1 enlisted man wounded. July 22, moved with brigade in front of Atlanta; built breast- works; loss, 1 man killed and 1 wounded. August 5, built the advanced line of works and remained in this position, under fire, until the 25th of August, losing, skirmishing, & c., from July 22 till August 25, 5 enlisted men killed and 20 wounded. August 25, about 8 p. m. commenced falling back to the bridge across the Chattahoochee River; got in position about day- light and fortified. Remained in this position, with an occasional detail for reconnaissance, until September 2, when I was ordered, with my regiment and two others, One hundred and twenty-third New York Volunteers and One hundred and first Illinois Volun- teers, to make a reconnaissance toward Atlanta, and, if possible, ascertain the position of the enemy. We advanced cautiously till within about two miles of the enemys works, when I ascertained the city was evacuated. I at once sent an orderly to General Will- iams, stating the fact, and pushed on the command and entered the city about 1 p. m. September 2, and, by direction of Brigadier- General Knipe, took position in the breast-works on the east side of the city. The officers and men of my regiment during this severe and almost unparalleled campaign have c~vinced courage and determination to do their whole duty, and have done so under all circumstances. The command has lost in killed and wounded 215 men since the opening of this campaign.* I have the honor to be, your obedient servant, N. M. CRANE, Colonel 107th New York Volunteers. Lieut. EL G. FAY, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 2d Brig., 1st Div., 20th Corps. No. 193. Report of Cot. John H. Ketcham, One hundred and fiftieth New York infantry.. HEADQUARTERS 150TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, Atlanta, Ga., September 6, 1864. LIEUTENANT: In pursuance of Circular Orders, dated headquar- ters Second Brigade, First Division, Twentieth Army Corps, Atlanta, Ga., September 6, 1864, I have the honor to submit the following * According to nominal list 1 officer and 34 men killed, 7 officers and 173 men wounded Page 77 CHAP. Li REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF TilE CUMBERLAND. report of the movements and operations of the One hundred and fiftieth Regiment New York Volunteers from the 26th day of April, 1864, to and including the 2d day of September, 1864, the date of the occupation of Atlanta, Ga. April 26, left Normandy, Tenn., and marched to Tullahoma, where we joined the Twenty-seventh Indiana, Thirteenth New Jersey, and Second Massachusetts Regiments, a distance of eight miles. April 28, marched to Decherd, thirteen miles. April 29, marched to Uni- versity Place, fifteen miles. April 30) marched to Battle Creek, sev- enteen miles. May 1, marched through Bridgeport, Ala., crossing the Tennessee River at this point, to Shellmonnd, sixteen miles. May 2, marched to Whitesides, nine miles. May 3, marched over Lookout Moun- tain to Chattanooga, fourteen miles. May 4, marched through Ross- ville, over the Chickamanga battle-ground, to Gordons Mills, ten miles. May 5, marched to the base of Taylors Ridge, eleven miles. May 7, marched over the mountain at Nickajack Trace to Trickum Post-Office, twelve miles. May 10, resumed the march at midnight in the direction of Snake Creek Gap, reaching this point at 10 a. m. At 3 p. in. marched through the gap and encamped, having marched eighteen miles. May 13, resumed the march at 6 a. in.; formed column by division in rear of the first line of breast-works. Re- mained an hour. then moved fo~cward about two miles amid formed line of battle, One hundred and fiftieth on the left of the brigade. Remained until 6 p. in., then moved to the right about two miles and encamped. May 14, at 6 a. m. moved to the left about two miles, formed divisions, and remained until 2 p. in.; then moved to the support of General Howard on the extreme left. The First Division reached the position designated in time to save a battery from falling into the hands of the enemy. Heavy musketry firing along the whole line. May 15, at 2 p. m. advanced about a mile by the flank and in line of battle, part of the way under heavy fire. The One hundred and fiftieth was assigned a position on a hill in tIme front line and omi the left of the Second Brigade and at once commenced the erection of breast-works, but before they were com- pleted the rebels in massed columns came out of the woods on our right, evidently with the intentiQn of turning our left. At the first volley they fell back in confusion, but soon rallied, and were again repulsed. Firing continued uninterruptedly about three hours when the enemy abandoned the field. During the engagement Adjutant Cruger, a brave, noble fellow, fell severely wounded. Expended forty-five rounds of ammunition per man. Our casual- ties in this battle (Resaca), owing to our commanding position and the protection of breast-works, were comparatively few. May 16, rebels retreated during the night, and at 9 a. in. we resumed the march, passing to the left of Resaca, and encamped near McClures Ferry, having ffiarched about fifteen miles. May 17, crossed the Coosawattee River at 7 a. m. and marched about six miles. May 18, resumed the march at 9 a. m. and reached Adairsville about 10 p. in., having marched twenty-one miles. May 19, at 1 p. m. again resumed the march in the direction of Cassville, but soon encoun- tered the enemy. The Twentieth Corps was at once deployed (the One hundred and seventh New York Volunteers on my right and Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteers on my left) and pressed forward through dense woods about two miles, driving the eneniy, when imi~ht caizue on, aud we were obliged to make a stand. The On Page 78 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. I~. hundred and fiftieth was ordered by General Ruger to take posi- tion in the front line and on the left of the Third Brigade, where we at once constructed a strong line of breast-works. During the night the enemy retreated, our advanced columns being on his flank, leaving a fine position and strong works. May 20, encamped near Cassville, Ga. May 23, position remained unchanged until this morning at 4 oclock, when we received marching orders. Crossed the Etdwah River on a pontoon bridge and encamped about 2 p. m. in the woods, a short distance from the river, having marched about twelve miles. May 24, broke camp thi~ morning at 5 oclock and marched through Stilesborough and Huntsville to within eight miles of Dallas, nearly across the Allatoona range - of .mountains, when we encamped. Marched about sixteen miles. May 23, re- sumed the march at 7 a. in., and when within two miles of Dallas General Williams received orders to move to the support of Gen- eral Geary on the left, he having encountered the enemy. After marching about five miles to the rear and left our brigade was formed in line of battle and moved forward about a mile, driving the rebels into their intrencliinents, when they opened a terrific fire of musketry, grape, and canister, which we were compelled to re- ceive about three hours, though we replied vigorously all the time. When relieved the men were entirely out of ammunition. During tLiis battle (Dallas) my regiment.was on the right of the Second Brigade, the Third Wisconsin joining it on the left. About ii p. m. the brigade moved a short distance to the rear. May 26, ordered to be under arms at daylight. At 1 p. m. received orders to be in readiness to move, but did not change our position. Collected and buried our dead to-day. May 27. received orders to be in readiness to move at daylight, but did not advance. Heavy firing on our left. May 28, roused at 3 a. in., and at 7 oclock changed our camp a short distance to the rear and left. May 29, suddenly aroused about 11 terrific cannonading and musketry, the enemy making a I~o1d, determined effort to break our center. Men all promptly in line but were not called into action. June 1, position remained unchanged until to-day at 9 a. in., when we moved from the center to the left, about five miles, and the Sec- ond Brigade was formed in column by divisions. June 2, at 3.30 a. in. the Second Brigade moved into breast-works on the left to support Knaps battery, One hundred and fiftieth in works on the left of battery. June 4, at 5 p. in. the Second Brigade moved about two miles to the left and formed line of battle. June 5, resumed the march at 9 a. in. and moved about six miles in the direction of Acworth. June 6, broke camp about 5 a. in., and, after marching about three miles on the road leading to Marietta, formed line of battle on right of road, my regiment on left of brigade; advanced a short distance and remained until 4 p. in., when we moved to the left about half a mile and built breast-works, connecting with Third Brigade. June 7, at 6 p. m. moved a short distance to the left. June 9, received orders to be ready to move promptly at 6 oclock, but did not advance. June 10, received orders to be ready to move promptly at 8.30 a. in., but no movement took place; do not know the cause of the delay. June 11, received or(lers to move promptly at 8 a. in., but did not leave camp until 2 p. m. ; moved about two miles to the left near Pine Knob, and threw up breast-works; posi- tion very near the enemy, and the rebels shells did some damage. June 15, about 2 p. in, received ovders to move immediately; ad Page 79 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 79 vanced about a mile by the flank, then moved to the left, perhaps half a mile, then forward a short distance by the flank, formed line of battle, and advanced perhaps a hundred rods, then moved again to the left and in rear of General Geary. Very heavy mus- ketry firing, and the enemy threw a few shells. About 8 p. m. our brigade was placed in position, and we built breast-works, One hun- dred and fiftieth on left of brigade. June 16, firing continued; about 10 a. m. my regiment was relieved by a regiment from Geii- eral Knipes brigade, and by direction of General Ruger the One hundred and fiftieth moved to tIle right, and about 150 yards in the rear of the One hundred and seventh New York and Third Wiscon- sill Volunteers, forming a support. The rebels shelled us furiously during the afternoon. June 17, the enemy fell back during the night, and we resumed tile march about 8 a. m.; passed over the rebel breast-works, and moved by the flank perhaps a mile, then advanced in line of battle; changed position several times during the day, and drove the enemys skirmishers fully a mile, One hun- dred and fiftieth second from the right and in front line; sharp skirmishing all the afternoon; at night built strong breast-works. June 19, moved out of breast-works about 7 a. in., the rebels hav- ing fallen back; advanced perhaps two Iniles, then moved a short distance to the right and formed line of battle, One hundred and fiftieth on the left of front line; Third Wlsconsln next on right. Moved forward a short distance to the support of Captain Wood- burys battery; at night built breast-works. June 20, the Second Brigade was relieved by the Fourth Corps at 5 a. in., moved about two Iniles, formed divisions, and remained until 4 p. in., when we moved about three miles to the right, formed line of battle, and encamped on Atkinsons plantation. June 21, advanced about 200 yards, when we put up a strong line of breast-worksOne hundred and fiftieth on the left of the brigade, One hundred and seventh New York Volunteers next on our right, and Third Brigade on our left. June 22, the Second Brigade moved to the right and front about 8 a. m. little more than a mile, then formed line of battle, One hundred and fiftieth on the left, and advanced a short distance, con- necting on the left with General Knipes brigade, Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteers next on our right. Captain Woodburys battery was about 200 yards in advance sIlelling the woods beyond. The skirmish line being attacked the Second Brigade w~s ordered for- ward to support the battery; threw up a few rails for protection. Soon the skirmishers were driven in, and the enemy was distinctly seen approaching in four lines of battle. General Knipes brigade had in the mean time moved into line. The rebels made a desperate effort to turn our left and capture the battery, but our musketry, grape, and canister soon threw them in confusion, and they were compelled to retire to the woods in disorder. They soon rallied and renewed the charge, but were quickly repulsed. My men expended on an average 140 rounds of ammunition per man, and were under a steady fire for three hours, the enemy falling back to the woods when the sharpshooters began their deadly work. First Lieut. Henry Gridley, a valuable officer, was killed in the engagement. In this battle (Kolbs farm) the enemy suffered terribly, but our casualties were few. June 26, at 3 a. m. lnoved from the right of First Division to the extreme left. June 27, lnove,d at 3.30 a. in. a short distance to the left, and the Second Brigade was extended so ~s to occupy the ground vacated by General Geary. During th Page 80 80 TILE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. afternoon the brigade was closed up toward the right with One hun- dred and fiftieth on the left. June 30, moved at 10 p. m. about half a mile to the right in rear of the Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteers. July 3, received orders to move at 3.30 a. in., the enemy having again retreated. At 5 a. m. we resumed the march, passing over strong lines of rebel works and to the right of Marietta, and when about four miles south of Marietta, on the road leading to Atlanta, we again encountered the enemy. The troops were placed in posi- tion, but no advance was made. July 4, about 4 p. m. First Division moved about a mile to the right and formed line of battle. July 5, the rebels again retreating, at 8 a. m. we resumed the march in the direction of Atlanta, and encamped about three miles from the Chat- tahoochee River, having marched about five miles. July 6, at 12 m. received orders to move; marched about five miles, and to the left, when the Second Brigade was placed in position on the left of the corps, connecting on the left with the Fourteenth Corps, One hun- dred and fiftieth in second line. July 17, position remained unchanged until to-day; at 12 m. received orders to be ready to move at 3 p. m. Promptly at the hour we resumed the march; crossed the railroad iiear Vinings Station and the Chattahoochee River on pontoon bridges a short distance above, and moved, perhaps, three miles to the left; formed line of battle, with One hundred and fiftieth on the right, and encamped about 8 p. m. July 18, about 3 p. m. resumed the march on the Atlanta and Turners Ferry turnpike; moved about four miles, and encamped at 8 p. m. July 19, at 6 p. m. we nioved in a circuitous route about five miles, but not more than two from the place we started, in the direction of Atlanta; placed in position in column by divisions about 10 p. in., near the Peach Tree Creek, and about five miles from Atlanta. July 20, moved about 6 a. m. across the Peach Tree Creek and advanced perhaps half a mile, where we remained until about 4 p. m. undisturbed. At this hour firing was distinctly heard on the left, and before our troops had gained posi- tion the rebels boldly assaulted our lines. Three companies of the One hundred and fiftieth, under Maj. A. B. Smith, were in the front line, on the left of the First Brigade; the remaining seven com- panies were in the second line. Firing continued long after dark. During this battle (Peach Tree Creek) First Lieut. William S. Van Kuren was severely wounded, a ball passing through both thighs. At night we built strong breast-works. July 22, resumed the march at 6 a. in., the enemy having again fallen back, and marched about three miles, to within two miles of Atlanta, when we again encoun- tered the enemy. At 12 m. moved about half a mile to the left of the road and formed line of battle, One hundred and fiftieth in sec- ond line. At 7 p. m. moved to the right of the road in second line, with right resting on the railroad, the Second Brigade having re- lieved a brigade of the Fourteenth Corps. July 23, about 5 p. m. the right of the Second Brigade was relieved by Colonel Woods bri- gade, of the Third Division, and the One hundred and fiftieth was assigned a position on the left. At night the left of the Second Bri- gade was advanced about 100 yards, and we constructed formidable breast-works, with a strong abatis in front. Our position was very near the rebel forts and rifle-pits, and their artillery and sharp- shooters greatly annoyed us. August 4, our position remained unchanged n~til t@-day, though we were constantly strengthening our works, and all the time wjthii~ easy and direct range of the enemys artillery and musketry Page 81 CHAP. L] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 81 about 6 p. m. received orders from General Ruger to advance my line about fifty yards. The right of the Second Brigade was ad- vanced still farther so as to form a more perfect connection with the Third Division, and the left to better connect with the First Brigade; again constructed very strong works to resist the artillery of the enemy. August 2~5, our position remained unchanged until to-day, though we continued to strengthen our works and were con- stantly under fire, having lost about 30 men in the works; at 8 p. m. the Twentieth Corps moved out of the works and to the rear a short distance and remained until the Fourth Corps had passed to the right. August 26, at 2 a. m. resumed the march ii~ the direc- tion of the Chattahoochee River; the First Division at daylight formed line of battle near the railroad trestle and wagon bridges with its flanks resting on the river, the Twentieth Corps having been detached to protect the bridges and fords while the main army moved around to the right and rear of Atlanta; the Second Brigade occupied the right of the First Division, the One hundred and fiftieth second from the right, Twenty-seventh Indiana on the ex- treme right, and Third Wisconsin next on the left; again built breast-works. September 2, position remained unchanged until to-day, though we in the mean time continued to add abatis and were constantly employed strengthening the works; at 4 p. m. received orders to be ready to move immediately in the direction of Atlanta, the rebels having in the morning evacuated the city; at S p. m. the Second Brigade entered the city from the north and moved to the east side in the rebel works, and left of the railroad leading to Augusta. A complete list of casualties during the campaign accompanies this report. * I would take this occasion to remark that during the long and fatiguing campaign through which we have just passed my offi- cers and men faithfully performed their duties, promptly and cheer- fully complied with every order, and at all times evinced an anxiety and eagerness to meet and fight the enemy. J. H. KETCHAM, Colonel ThOth New York Volunteers. Lieut. E. G. FAY, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General, Second Brigade. No. 194. Report of Col. Williant Hawley, Third Wisconsin Infantry. HDQRS. THIRD WISCONsIN VETERAN VOLUNTEERS, Atlanta, Ga., Septemher 7, 1864. GENERAL: In compliance with orders contained in circular of September 6, I have the honor to submit the following detailed re- port of the operations of the regiment under my command from the commencement of the campaign to the capture and occupation of Atlanta: On the 28th of April, in compliance with orders from you, sir, J struck tents at Fayetteville, Tenn., and took up my line of march for the front via Tullahoma, arriving at the latter, place April 30, * Nominal list (omitted) shows 1 officer and 18 men killed, 4 officers and 83 me~ WOUII(led, and 1 man captured or missing; total, 107. 6 R RYOL xxxvIII, PT I Page 82 82 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. and mustering my regiment for pay on the same day. Here I re- ceived orders from you to push forward to the front and join the brigade, which had already moved; as soon as possible I accordingly marched from Tullahoma the morning of May 1, and after a march of ninety-five miles joined the brigade at Trickum Post-Office on the 8th. On the morning of the 10th the regiment took up its line of march with the brigade and balance of the army to Snake Creek Gap, sixteen miles, where it remained until the morning of May 13, when the march was again resumed, and the regiment on the same day took a position in front of the enemy at Resaca. Next day movedwith the whole corps to the left to support a division of the Fourth Corps. In this movement, although a brisk skirmish was maintained, and the enemy completely foiled in his attempt to turn our left, no casualties occurred. On the morning of the 15th the regiment, with the brigade, moved one mile farther to the left and front, and under your directions took up position in line of bat- tle with the brigade in the following order: Twenty-seventh Indiana on the right, Second Massachusetts, Third Wisconsin Thirteenth New Jersey, One hundred and fiftieth New York, with the One hundred and seventh New York in reserve, Skirmishers were im- immediately thrown out 200 yards in front, who became at once engaged with the enemy. I caused slight works of rails and logs to be throwim up in front of my line omi the most exposed points, but before these works could be made defensible, the enemy made a vigorous charge with an entire division, driving in my skirmishers, advancimig to within 150 yards of our lines, with an unearthly yell, apparently confident of victory. I reserved my fire until they approached within easy range, amid then ol)ened by file, causing them to waver, and finally to retire in disorder. At this point, believing that an advance would result in their complete discomfiture, I gave the command to advance, which was obeyed with alacrity and with a cheer. In this advance 40 prisoners were captured, and about 50 rebels were found (lead on the field, besides a few mortally wounded. The com- paratively light loss of the regiment in this engagement is attribu- table mainly to the intrenchments hastily thrown up. The follow- imig is a report of casualties on that day: Killedenlisted men, 3. Woundedcommissioned officers, 1 enlisted men, 26. Missingen- listed men, 1. Total, 31. Of the number wounded 1 commissioned officer and 5 enlisted men have since died, making total mortality 9. The enemy having retired during the night following the battle, on the morning of the 16th the regiment took up its line of march with the balance of the brigade and army, arriving at the Coosa- watte River the same day; distance, eight miles. On the morning of the 17th crossed time river, marched eight miles in direction of Calhoun, and bivouacked for the night. May 18, marched eighteen miles in direction of Kingston. May 19, marched six miles to Cass~ ville, skirmishing slightly with the enemy on the road, with no cas- ualties; went into camp near Cassvihle, where we remained four days. May 23, marched ten immiles, crossing the Etowah River the same day. May 24, marched fourteen miles in directiomi of Marietta. May 25, marched eight muiles, where the enemy was met strongly in- tremiched at the crossing of the Marietta and Dallas amid Acworth roads. Here the coummand was halted aiid the brigade, under your direction, formed in line of battle and advanced directly on the emmemys works, my regiment occupying the center, with its left resting on the Marietta road. In this hard-fought battle no decided Page 83 Oni~. LI REPORTS, ETC.AR~VV OF THE C1JMBERLA~D. 83 strength of the enemy, they being well intrenched, with snperior numbers and a well chosen position. The officers and men of my regiment fought with a heroism never excelled by any troops, and I take pleasure in saying that in this engagement, as well as in the former one at Resaca, not a single instance of bad conduct came under my personal observation, or has been reported to me since, notwithstanding over one-half of my command consisted of recruits who had never before been under fire. My loss in this engagement was as follows: Killedenlisted men, 14. Woundedcommissioned officers, 5; enlisted men, 92. Total, ill. Of those wounded there have since died 1 commissioned officer and 13 enlisted men, mak- ing total killed 28. My regiment remained in position near the battle-field of the 25th until June 1, when I marched four miles to the left, where I went into position in line of battle and remained until June 4; at this time I marched one mile farther to the left. June 5, marched two miles, still to the left. June 6, marched three miles to the left and front. This was a movement of the whole division, in which my regiment had the advance, and skirmished slightly with the enemy during most of the day. Casualties, I man wounded. The position now taken up I retained until June 11, when I marched one mile to the left and went into position near Pine KnQb, the enemy having abancfoned his position near Pine Knob during the night of the 14th. On the 15th our lines were advanced two miles to the fromit, where the enemy was found in force and strongly intrenched. Late in the evening, under your directions, I went into position in line of battle, on the right of the brigade, and 200 yards from the enemys works. During the night I caused such works to be thrown up as could be done with the tools and means at hand. My loss in this position was 7 men wounded. During the night of the 16ti~ the enemy fell back, and om~ the 17th I marched one and a half miles to the front. Juime 19, marched two miles to the front. June 20, marched two miles to the right. On the morning of the 21st I was ordered to advance with my regiment to the Powder Springs road. In attempting to do so, I met the enemy at a point one and a half miles from where I started. After skirmishing briskly for some time, deeming it unadvisable with my small force to attempt to advance fartimer, I fell back a short distance and awaited re-enforcemuents. The One hundred and seventh New York was sent to my assistance, and on its arrival I again advanced to the point where I first struck the enemy, driving him from the position which he had occupied during my short ab- sence. I held this position until the advance of the corps next day. My casualties were 1 enlisted man killed and 7 wounded. June 22, moved one mile to the right. In the actiomi of this date my regi- ment was not engaged, my position being miear the right of the bri. gade where the attack of the enemy did not reach. I remained in this position until Jumme 27, when I marched one mile to the left. July 3, marched three miles to the front. July 4, marched two miles to the right. July 5, marched six miles to the right and fromit. July 6, marched four miles to the left. In the operations near Kene- saw Mountain, which resulted in emmemy falling back from that place and from their position imear Marietta, mny losses were as follows: Killedenlisted nien, 1. Woundedenlisted men, 17. Total, 18. Those simice (lied of wounds,.3. I occupied the l)osition taken July 6 rn~ti1 July 17, at which date the corps was agahi put in ~uotion, uuard Page 84 84 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [ClAP. L. ing five miles to the left and crossing Chattahoochee River. July 18, marched two miles to the front, and, under your directions, went into position in line of battle and built breast-works. July 19, marched three miles to the front, and bivouacked near Peach Tree Creek. July 20, crossed Peach Tree Creek, under fire from a section of ar- tillery which the enemy had placed near the creek some distance above. By your orders I took position in line of battle on the right of the brigade and in rear of a line of works partially built by other troops whom we relieved. I caused the works in front of my regi- ment to be completed and strengthened. In the action which oc- curred at this place my reginient was not engaged, except the portion of it upon the skirmish line, although suffering some loss from ran- dom shots. My loss was 2 killed and 5 wounded. July 22, the regi- ment marched with the balance of the brigade and army two miles farther in advance, and took up position in front and in sight of Ait- lanta, where it remained constantly under fire until August 25, when, with the balance of the brigade and division, it fell back to the rail- road bridge at the crossing of the Chattahoochee River. Here, under your directions, I went into positiou in line of battle near the river, and caused strong works to be built in front of my regiment. On the 28th I was ordered with a small force to make a reconnais- sance in the direction of Atlhnta. My force consisted of five com- panies of the Third Wisconsin and one company of the One hundred and seventh New York Volunteers. I advanced about two miles when, meeting the enemy in small force, I was ordered to return. Loss, 1 man wounded. The enemy having evacuated Atlanta during the night of September 1, on the 2d our forces entered the place. My regiment marched through the city and camped for the night near the Augusta railroad. My losses during the operations near Atlanta were: Killedcommissioned officers, 1; enlisted men, 4. Woundedcommissioned officers, 2; enlisted men, 19. Total, 26. Have since died of wounds, 2. I have already forwarde,d to you a complete list of casualties duriiig the campaign. * I have the honor to reniain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, WILLIAM HAWLEY, Colonel Third Wisconsin Veteran Volunteers. Brig. Gen. THOMAS H. RUGER, U. S. Volunteers. No. 195. Report of Gol. James S. Robinson, Eighty-second Ohio Infantry, commanding Third Brigade, of operations May 1July 24. HDQRS. THIRD BRIGADE, FIRST DivisioN, 20TH CORPS, Near Atlanta, Ga., July 24, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the field movements and operations of my command since the 1st of May, 1864: On the 2d day of the month just named the command of this bri- gade devolved upon me from the hands of Brigadier-General Tyn *Aggregating 1 officer and 22 men killed, 9 officers and 155 men wounded, and 5 men captured or missing Page 85 Cuii~. L.] REP0I~TS, ETC.-A1~MY OF THE OUMBERLAND. 85 (lale, who had received a leave of absence on account of illness. On the same date the brigade marched from Bridgeport, Ala., where it was then stationed, to join the remainder of the division at White- sid& s, Tenn. The latter point was reached daring the ensuing even- ing, and the brigade for the first time met its associate brigades of the new organization, known as the First Division, Twentieth Army Corps. The brigade, as at that time organized, consisted of the following regiments: Sixty-first Ohio Veteran Volunteers, com- manded by Col. Stephen J. McGroarty; Eighty-second Ohio Vet- eran Volunteers, Lient. Col. David Thomson; One hnndred and forty-third New York Volunteers, Col. Horace Boughtoif; Forty- fifth New York Veteran Volunteers, Col. Adolphus Dobke; One hundred and first Illinois Volunteers, Lient. Col. John B. Le Sage; Eighty-second Illinois Volunteers, Lieut. Col. Edward S. Salomon. The march was continued from Whitesides on the 3d, and was pur- sued withont being in arked by any event especially important until the arrival of my command with the remainder of the division at Trickum Post-Office, on the East Chickamauga, May 7. Here the brigade was rejoined by the Sixty-first Ohio Veteran Volunteers, which regiment had been absent on veteran furlough since the 13th of March, 1864. The command marched again from the Trickum Post-Office at midnight of the 10th, and arrived at Sugar Valley, at the mouth of Snake Creek Gap, on the 12th. On the 1:3th the coin- mand was pushed forward toward Resaca, and during the afternoon formed line of battle and assisted in building a line of intrench- ments near Camp Creek. On the 14th the position was shifted one mile farther to the left, where the entire division was held in reserve of the division of General Butterfield until 4.30 p. m. At that hour I was directed by the brigadier-general commanding division to move my brigade by the left flank and lead the division in marching toward the Dalton road, near which at that time the Fourth Corps was engaging the enemy. By 6.30 p. m. the head of my column reached a high wooded ridge, overlooking a narrow open valley, along which extended the main road leading to Dalton. On the farther side of the valley was another thickly wooded hill, and upon a slight knoll in the open field at our feet stood the Fifth Indiana Battery, supported by a portion of Stanleys division, of the Fourth Corps. The division itself was at that time engaging the enemy some distance beyond the farther end of the valley, and from the character of the firing it was evident that General Stanleys lines were falling back; in fact that they were giving way in some dis- order. By direction of General Williams I immediately formed my brigade in line of battle along the crest of the ridge parallel to and overlooking the valley. I had four regiments in front and two in rear, thus forming two lines, one in support of the oth-~r. In my first line were the One hundred and first Illinois, Eighty-second Illinois, and the One hundred and forty-third and Forty-fifth New York Volunteers, and in the second the Sixty-first and Eighty- second Ohio Volunteers. I had hardly gotten my command into position until the enemy swarmed out of the woods in pursuit of Stanleys men, and with defiant yells made for the battery, the in- fantry support of which immediately fled. The enemy came con- fidently on, apparently unaware of our presence. He was rapidly nearing the battery, when I was directe(~ by the brigadier-general commanding division to precipitate my entire command into the valley, and, wheeling it upon the right flank, bring it up to the sup- . Page 86 86 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. (OTTAP. L. port of the battery. This order was at once communicated to the regiments of my brigade. aiid in a moment the whole was in motion. The evolution was executed with enthusiasm and with no less pre- cision and regularity of movement than might have been expected upon drill. Arriving at the front of the battery the Eighty-second Illinois, Sixty-first Ohio, and One hundred and forty-third New York Volunteers poured a tremendous fire upon the overconfident foe. The One hundred and first Illinois was (lirected to move at once upon the hill on the left, now in possession of the enemy. That gallant regiment at once advanced in perfect order to the crest all(l drove from it the enemys skirmjshers. Meeting with such severe and unexpected resistance, the enemy at once gave way and con- fusedly sought his intrenchments back in the woods. The troops now bivouacked in line of battle, and remained in the position thus taken up until 1~ m. of the following day. At that time I was directed by General Williams to march my brigade, following that of Brigadier-General Ruger, down the Dalton road. After proceed- ing about half a mile, and having entered the dense forest covering the enemys position, I was ordered by the brigadier-general com- manding division to form my brigade on the left of the road in line of battle, the regiments being in column. Butterfields and Gear y s divisions had already actively engaged the enemy, and the firing upon my right had grown severe. Upon further consultation with General Williams, I moved my brigade to the crest of the hill in front of the line then occupied, and directly afterward moved my comniand forward half a mile and placed it in positi& n on the left of General Rugers brigade, and upon the left flank of the division, and in fact the left flank of the army. My brigade was formed in two lines, the One hundred and first Illinois and the One hundred and forty-third New York Volunteers, deployed, com- posing the first, and the Sixty-first Ohio, Eighty-second Ohio, Forty- fifth New York, and Eighty-second Illinois the second line, sup- porting the two regiments of General Rugers brigade, and the two regiments of my own brigade deployed in the front line. My first line rested along the base of a slight declivity. Shortly after my brigade was thus formed, I was directed by General Williams to send a regiment to support the battery of Captain Woodbury, which had been placed in position upon a wooded hill some distance to the rear. I immediately dispatched the Forty-fifth New York Veteran Volun- teers, which regiment remained with the battery until the morn- ing of the 16th. At about 5 p. m. the enemy was discovered to be massing his troops in the forest that skirted the farther side of the open field in my front. I inimediately moved the Eighty- second Ohio to the crest of the slope, and stationed it behind the breast-works immediately in rear and support of the One hundred and fiftieth New York Volunteers, of Rugers brigade. The One hundred and first Illinois Volunteers was then deployed and formed in continuation of the line on the left of the One hundred and fiftieth New York Volunteers. The One hundred and forty-third New York Volunteers was next deployed and formed on the left of the One hundred and first Illinois. The two latter regiments were ~unsheltered by any species of breast-works or other obstacle to the fire of the enemy. The dispositions just described had been hardly made until the enemy boldly emerged from tIme Woods and began the attack. He at once opened a heavy fire of musketry, which was repaid with interest. He had not advanced far into the ope Page 87 Oa-~. L.] 1~EPOflTS, ETC.AIIMY OF THE C1T1~1BERLAND. 87 field until his progress was checked by the sweeping fire which was poured upon him. In about twenty minutes his lines, broken and confused, withdrew to the woods, and the firing ceased. The Eighty-second Illinois Volunteers was now deployed and placed in the position previously occupied by the One hundred and fiftieth New York Volunteers, which regiment was relieved. The Sixty- first Ohio Veteran Volunteers was also deployed and kept in hand ready to strengthen whatever might prove to be the weakest point. These dispositions were no sooner made than the enemy abain a(l- vanced to the attack. He came forward with a reckless desperation, which indicated a determination to break our line at every hazard. But his rash purposes were doomed to the same signal failure as before. He approached in heavy and well sustained force within seventy-five yards of my line, when the fire of musketry became so de- structive that he again hastily withdrew, leaving dead and wounded, hundreds of small-arms, aiid about 20 prisoners in our hands. It was now 6.30 p. m. No further attack was made upon my lines during the evening or night. On the ensuing morning, it being dis- covered that the enemy had withdrawn, I sent out my pioneer corps to bury the dead of the enemy in front of my line. The offi- cer in charge of the corps afterward reported that he buried 85 (lead rebels, including 5 commissioned officers, in front of the brigade. The march in pursuit of the retreating enemy was begun at 9 a. m. on the morning of the 16th. My command crossed the Connesauga River above Resaca at 1 p. mu., and encamped on the right bank of the Coosawattee at 6 p. m. The march was pursued on the 17th as far as to a point four miles east of Calhoun. On the 18th the brigade resumed its march, and arrived at 9. :30 p. m. at a point near Spring Mills, and six miles east of Adairsville. At 1 p. ni. on the 19th the march was continued as far as Two-Run Creek. Here the enemys cavalry and flankers were encountered at 4 p. in., and the brigade was immediately formed iii battle order. By direction of General Will- iams, and under the personal superintendence of Lieutenant-Colonel Asmussen, of General Hookers staff, I advanced niy brigade in two lines, one in support of the other, at 5 p. m. The troops moved stea(lily forward over steep hills and through tangled forests and marshes, compelling the enemy to remove his light artillery and ca\r~ alry and fall back upon his infantry supports. The latter were emi- countered in strong force near the village of Cassville just at dusk. My command closed up well upon the enemy and threw up a breast- work umider cover of the darkiiess. The rebel forces withdrew during the night~ and on the followimig day I encamped my brigade in the suburbs of Cassvihle. On the 23d of May active operatiomis were resumed, the brief re- l)O5~ permitted to the army having expired. My command marched from Cassville at 5 a. in., amid at 2 p. m. crossed the Etowah River near Euharlee Mills. On the 24th the brigade marched by mountain paths and by-ways to Burnt Hickory, where it encamped at 4 p. m. On the morning of the 25th the Forty-fifth New York Volumiteers, was, by order of General Williams, detached froni the brigade to guard the division ammunition train. (This regiment remnaimmed thus detached until June 28, and, therefore, participated in none of thQ subsequent operations and engagements of the brigade up to the lat- ter date.) At 6 a. m. my command marched from Burnt Hickory and crossed the Pumpkin Vine Creek about noon. Shortly after passing this stream, and while the column was marching on th Page 88 tHE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [~HAA~. t. main road to Dallas, and was about three irijies distant from that place, I was suddenly ordered by General Williams to face my com- mand about and march it to the relief of General Gearys division, which, I was informed, had encountered the enemy. I quickly reversed the direction of the march, and my brigade, having been the rear of the division, now led the advance. Recrossing Pumpkin Vine Creek, the column moved up that stream about two miles, then crossing it ascended a high wooded ridge, and continued the march along its crest. At 5 p. n. my brigade came up with Gearys divis- ion, and immediately formed in line of battle preparatory to an advance against the enemy. The Sixty-first Ohio Veteran Volun- teers was deployed as skirmishers, covering the brigade front. The other four regiments, viz, the One hundred and forty-third New York Volunteers, Eighty-second Ohio Veteran Volunteers, One hundred and first Illinois Volunteers, and Eighty~second Illinois Volunteers, formed the main line from right to left, in the order named. My brigade was supported by Brigadier-General Rugers command. Everything being ready the signal to advance was given, the troops moved forward, and the action opened immediately. My troops, I am happy to say, moved with great steadiness, and there was not the least sign of hesitation or wavering. The enemys skir- mishers were compelled to withdraw precipitately, and some of them were taken prisoners. The brigade moved steadily forward for a distance of about one mile, when it was, by order of General Will- ianms, relieved by the brigade of General Ruger. My regiments re- tired by the left of companies, permitting General Rugers to pass through, then reformed in line of battle. The fight continued about one-half hour longer, when General Rugers ammunition getting low, the general commanding the division directed that my brigade go again to the front. The troops of my command instantly ad- vanced to the front line and reopened their fire. The enein y swept the line with shell and canister in addition to the musketry, thus occasioning many fearful gaps in the ranks, but not the loss to us of one inch of ground. The already depleted cartridge-boxes of my men were soon emptied of their remaining contents, and the boxes of the wounded and dead were resorted to. The ammunition thus obtained enabled the troops to maintain their fire until, under cover of the dark- ness, they were relieved. Some of my regiments went to the rear with scarce a single troops res2X upon cartridge remaining. During the night the arms a few hundred yards in rear of the front line. They remained in this position during the 26th and 27th. On the 28th, having been directed by General Williams to report with my command to the officer having charge of the ordnance train ot une army headquarters, to escort the same to Kingston and return, my brigade marched at daylight and reached Pumpkin Vine Creek, where the train was to be collected~ at U a. m. Much time was consumed in unloading and preparing the wagons, and the march could not be resumed until about 1 p. m. Stilesborough was reached on the 28th and Kingston at 3.30 p. m. of the 29th. The train was immediately loaded with ordnance, subsistence, and san- itary stores, and at 7 a. m. of the ~0th was on its march back to the front. The entire command reached Burnt Hickory early on the morning of the 31st. Here the ammunition was shifted to another train and my brigadQ having completed its duty as escort, rejoined the divisicn at the point where it had left it, at 6.30 p. m Page 89 CHAP. Li 1~EPO1~T~ ETC.~-At~MY OF TIlE C1fMB1~RLAND. 89 On the 1st of June, the army having commenced its movements to the left, my brigade marched four miles in that direction. On the 2d the movement was continued one mile farther, and my command formed a line of battle on the left of Carlins brigade, Fourteenth Army Corps, and threw up a line of breast-works. The brigade re- inained in this position on the 3d and 4th, keeping a strong line of skirmishers in front, which engaged the enemy both day and night. On the 5th, being relieved by Mitchells brigade, of Davis division, Fourteenth Army Corps, the movement to the left was resumed. At 3 p. m. my command encamped near the junction of the Acworth and Marietta roads five miles from Acworth. On the 6th the bri- gade marched again, and after proceeding about three miles, formed in line of battle, and threw up a line of breast-works. This position was changed during the afternoon, and a new line of breast-works 1)uilt at a point on the Sandtown road two and a half miles north of Lost Mountain. The position of the brigade remained substan- tially the same until the 15th. On that date, a general advance be- ing made, the line was thrown forward two miles on the Sandtown road. General Gearys division, having encountered the enemy, and become engaged with him in his trenches, General Williams jirected me to support him with my brigade. I moved my. com- mand in line of battle up to within a few yards of Gearys line, and, as ordered by General Williams, constructed a breast-work under cover of the darkness of the evening. On the 16th, being relieved l)y Gearys troops, I was ordered to withdraw my command a few hundred yards, which was accordingly done. Early on the morning of the 17th my brigade joined in the pur- suit of the enemy, who had abandoned his works during the previous night. The advance continued about one and a half miles, when the enemy was again discovered in a strongly fortified position. The picket became imniediately engaged with him, and the brigade tformed a new line of battle, which was at once strengthened by breast-works. The position thins taken remained unchanged during the 18th. During the night, however, the enemy abandoned works of immense strength, and which, if not impregnable, seemed to have at least exhausted the last resources of military science and human ingenuity to make them so. My brigade marched in the pursuit on the morning of the 19th and went into position iii front of the ene- my near Kenesaw Mountain at 1 p. m. Active skirmishing imme- diately began, which resulted in the killing and wounding of several men of my command. At 7 a. m. on the 20th the brigade marched to the right, and at 7 p. m. encamped in line of battle on Atkinsons plantation. On the 21st my line was strengthened by breast-works, the position remaining otherwise unchanged. At 10.30 a. in. on the 22d my brigade advanced about one mile directly to the front and went into position on the left of General Knipes brigade on the crest of a high wooded hill. Time troops were concealed by time tium- ber. My line overlooked an open field and hollow about 1,000 yards in width, on the farther side of which the rebel skirmuish line was plainly visible. There was no serious demonstration in my imme- diate front, and no movement of my command until 5.30 p. m. About that time the enemy, having massed his forces under the con- cealment of the woods, suddenly debouched from the timber and advanced to assanlt the hill occupied by my brigade. General Knipe, on my right, had already become heavily engaged. and the enemys masses, preceded by a strong skirmish line, came boldly forward Page 90 90 TtIE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. (CHAP. L. apparently bent upon carrying my position at every hazard. As directed by General Williams, I marched my brigade out of time woods, formed it in line of battle along the brow of the hill, and made all possible preparations to receive the enemys expected on- slaught. Lieutenant Winegars battery (I), of the First New York Artillery, which was supported by my line, opened a vigorous fire as soon as the enemy l)egall to advance and plunged so well directed and rapid a fire of shell against his masses that they soon became checked and confused, and were finally compelled to withdraw. In the mean time, General Knipes line being dangerously pressed, I was directed by General Williams to send one of my regiments to form on the left flank of that brigade, to prevent the enemy from turning it. I immediately dispatched the Sixty-first Ohio Veteran Volunteers with directions to report to General Knipe and remain with his command subject to his orders. During the battle this reg- imuent suffered considerably. Excepting this, my brigade, not being much engaged, suffered but little, and that chiefly from the enemys shells. The fight substantially ceased at sundown, and as soon as safe to do so, I strengthened my line with breast-works. The ene- my, repulsed at all points, retired, and the battle subsided into the irregular firing of the pickets. The position of my brigade re- mained unchanged until tIme 3d of July. On time 27th of June it was Imeld in readimiess to participate in the assault then made upon the enemys works, but was not moved from its intrenchments. During the night of July 2 the enemy again retreated, leaving his fortifications in our front vacant; at 7 a. m. on the ensuing morning my command marched inside of them. Time pursuit was coutmuned about, five miles, when the brigade was put in position in front of the enemy, wimo was again discovered strongly intrenched. On the 4th the position was slightly changed, preparatory to an anticipated advance, which, however, was not made. At 5 p. m. the commmmand moved one and a half miles to the right and encamuped. Oim the morning of the 5th it was discoyered that the enemy had again re- treated, and the troops at once began the pursuing march. Passing through a broken and wooded country by unfrequented roads and by-ways, the column came up with the enemy in his fortifications on the right bank of the Chattahoochee River at 6 p. m. The bri- gade was put in position along the summit of one of the series of heights skirting the river and overlooking the city of Atlanta. On the 6th of July I received an order of Major-General Thomas trans- ferring the Forty-fifth New York Veteran Volunteers frpm the Third Brigade, First Division, to the Fourth Division, Twentieth Corps, amid directing that the Thirty-first Wisconsin Volunteers, thmeim at Nashville, Tenn., inimediately report for duty with my bri- gade. At noon of the same day my comnmand marched froni its position on the height crownimig the right bank of Nickajack Creek, and crossimmg that streani, went into position again on the right of the Fourteenth Corps. Here the troops threw up breast-works and otherwise strengthened their line. No further event occurred to mark the history of the brigade, until the night of the 9th, when the enemy disappeared from its front, having retreated ov~r the river. The position of my command remained the same up to the 17th of July. On that day it marched in con junction with the other brigades of the division to Paces Ferry and crossed the Chat- tahoochee River at that point. On the 18th, in obedience to an order from General Williams, I detailed the Eighty-second Ohio Vetera Page 91 Ca& p. U 1d~PORT8, ETC.ATIM~ OF T1U~ CUM13Et~LANTh 91 Volunteers to accompany a reconnaissance, under Colonel Carman, of the Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteers, to Island Creek. The reconnoitering party encountered and engaged the enemys cavalry early in the forenoon, bt~t no serious loss occurred to the regiment from my command. The brigade marched at 2.30 p. in., and cross- ing Nancy~s Creek, encamped near Buck Head. Here it remained until the evening of the 19th, when it marched on the road leading to Atlanta, and encamped at 8.30 p. m. on the north bank of Peach Tree Creek. Early on the morning of the 20th my command crossed Peach Tree Creek, and ascended the chain of hills skirting the left bank. It being understood that tIme line was to be pushed forward and the enemy pressed during the day, care was not taken to put the troops regularly into position or to intrench the line. The picket was pushed forward far enough to feel the enemy and (liscover his whereabouts. No special precaution was taken against an attack, for none was anticipated. At 2 p. in., however, a heavy (liscilarge of musketry was heard in the direction of General Gearys division. The storm quickly rolled along toward the right, and it became suddenly apparent that the enemy was advancing in heavy force. Preparation was immediately made to meet him. At the instance of General Williams, I marched my brigade by the right flank at double-quick time along the crest of the hill, then formed in line of battle and moved a short distance down the eastern face of the hill into the timber. This movement was not fnlly executed when the enemy opened a heavy fire of mus- ketry upon my line, and received a similar compliment in return. The battle at once grew fierce and bloody, a l)ortion of my troops becoming mingled with those of the enemy in an almost hand-to- hand conflict. The One hundred and forty-third New York, Eighty-second Ohio, Sixty-first Ohio, and One hundred and first Illimmois Volunteers, being in my front line, bore the brunt of the attack. The Eighty-second Illinois Volunteers was formed a short distance in rear, and in support of the other regiments. The first onslaught of the enemy was finally repulsed, and he sullenly withdrew a short distance, still. however, maintaining a consider- able fire. In the mean time the battle grew very warm along General Kuipes line on my right. I was directed by General Williams to send two regiments to re-enforce General Knipes bri- gade, and in compliance with the order at once dispatched the One hundred and first and Eighty-second Illinois Volunteers. These two regiments reported to General Knipe, and remained with his command during the remainder of the battle. The fight continued to rage with irregular fury until sundown, when the enemy, being repulsed at all points, withdrew his forces. I regret to say that this sanguinary engagement cost my brigade many valuable officers and mnen. It would be in vidious to mention names where all alike per- formed their part so nobly. Never was the hardihood and temper of my entire command more completely and thoroughly tested. The battle was sprung upon it at an unexpected moment, amid with a fury not hitherto exceeded in the annals of the campaigmi. Yet officers and mn~n sprang with alacrity to the post of duty and danger, and met the shock of battle with a courage, promptitude, and determina- tion that ought to command the most lasting and exalted admiration. On the 21st my brigade was joined by the Thirty-first Wisconsin Volunteers, over 70() strong, from Nashville. The position of the troops remained the same as omi the evening of the previous day, ex- cept that it was covered by a line of (lefensive works. On the 22d Page 92 92 tilE A~fIA~TA CAMPAIGN. LCHA?. ~. the enemy having fallen back during the night previous, my com- mand advanced one and a quarter miles directly toward Atlanta and formed a new line, the right of which rested upon the road by which the advance was made. A strong breast-work, covering the line, was immediately constructed nuder fire of the enemys artillery and sharpshooters. The position thus assumed remained unchanged until the 24th instant, at which date, owing to severe illness, I was compelled to request the brigadier-general commanding division to relieve me temporarily from command. The request was promptly granted, aiid Col. Horace Boughton, of the One hundred and forty- third New York Volunteers, assumed command of the brigade. I cannot close this report without expressing my high appreciation of and sincere thanks for the gallantry, ability, and hearty spirit of co-operation displayed by the commanders of the regiments of my brigade throughout the period of my command. Their names and regiments, to mention which affords me mingled pride and pleasure, are as follows: Col. S. J. McGroarty, Sixty-first Ohio Veteran Vol- unteers; Col. H. Boughton, One hundred and forty-third New York Volunteers; Col. F. H. West, Thirty-first Wisconsin Volunteers; Lieut. Col. D. Thomson, Eighty-second Ohio Veteran Volunteers; Lieut. Col. E. S. Salomon, Eighty-second Illinois Volunteers; Lieut. Col. J. B. Le Sage, One hundred and first Illinois Volunteers, and Lieut. Col. A. Dobke, Forty-fifth New York Veteraii Volunteers. To the different members of my staff my hearty thanks are also due for their willing and able performance of their arduous duties. To them all I am deeply indebted, and shall hold in lasting remem- brance their names, which are as follows: Capt. F. S. Wallace, topographical engineer; Capt. B. Reynolds, inspector-general; Capt. C. Hearrick, acting aide-de-camp; Capt. R. Lender, aide-de-camp; Capt. A. E. Lee, acting assistant adjutant-general; Capt. C. Saal- mann, acting commissary of subsistence; Lieut. H. Rocke, acting assistant quartermaster, and Lieut. George Young, provost-marshal. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. S. ROBINSON, Colonel Eighty-second Ohio Vet. Vol. Infty., Comdg. Brigade. Capt. S. E. PITTMAN, Asst. A~jt. Gen., First Dirision, Twentieth Corps. No. 196. Report of Col. Horace Boughton, One hundred and forty-third New York Infantry, commanding Third Brigade, of operations July 24September 8. HDQR5. THIRD BRIG., FIRST Div., 20TH ARMY CORPs, Atlanta, Ga., September 10, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the~ field movements and operations of this brigade during the cam- paign terminating in the capture and occupation of Atlanta: In obedience to a special field order from Brig. Gen. A. S. Will- iams, commanding First Division, I assumed comniand of this bri- gade on the 24th day of July last. From the commencement of the campaign, viz, May 2, 1864, at which date the brioade marched from Bridgeport, Ala., on its way to the front, dowii to the time of my assignment to the command, the brigade was comuvanded by Col. James S. Robinson, of the Eighty-second Ohio Veteran Volunteers Page 93 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 93 He having already submitted an official report of the operations of the brigade during the period of his command, I shall confine this report to those matters which occurred subsequently and duiing the time of my own command. At the commencement of the time just referred to, viz, July 24, the brigade occupied the position to which it had advanced on the 22d of that month, in following up the with- drawal of the enemy from his works near Peach Tree Creek. The troops were formed in line of battle behind strong breast-works, with slashed timber and lines of abatis in front. These works, though not entirely finished, were being-pushed rapidly forward to comple- tion. In front of the main line, at an average distance of about 250 yards, was a strong line of pickets partially intrenched and almost constantly engaged with those of the enemy. The right of the line rested on Marietta street a few hundred yards east of the Macon and Western Railroad, and about one mile distant from the general passenger depot in the city of Atlanta. At this point it connected with the left flank of Knip~s brigade. The regiments were disposed in the following order from right to left: First, two companies of the Thirty-first Wisconsin Volunteers; second, Sixty-first Ohio Vet- eran Volunteers; third, One hundred and first Illinois Volunteers; fourth, Eighty-second Illinois Volunteers; fifth, One hundred and forty-third New York Volunteers; sixth, Eighty-second Ohio Vet- eran Volunteers. The left of the last-named regiment connected with the right of Irelands brigade, of the Second Division. The Thirty-first Wisconsin Volunteers, except the portion already named, being deployed, formed a second line a few yards in the rear of the main line just described. On that portion of the line occupied by the One hundred and first Illinois and Sixty-first Ohio Veteran Volunteers were stationed the six pieces of Winegars battery, and on the line of the Eighty-second Ohio Veteran Volunteers were sta- tioned two pieces of Bundys battery. All these guns occupied re- vetted embrasures in the breast-works. The line extended along the crest of a ridge under close range of the rebel artillery, which swept the entire position. Directly in front the enemy had at least two strongly-built forts and a number of redoubts and other smaller works. His line was also covered by a strong breast-work, in front of which he had constructed three lines of formidable abatis and chevaux-de-frise and a wooden palisade. One of the forts above named was rendered useless for artillery, owing to the accurate and pertinacious fire of the pickets, which prevented the artillerymen from working their guns. The embrasures were filled up with sand- bags and the work was occupied by the rebel infantry On the 25th the position as described remained unchanged.. The picket and artillery firing continued as usual throughout the day, and caused several casualties in the command. On the 26th, shortly after dark, the Sixty-first Ohio and Thirty-first Wisconsin Volunteers were moved to the left of the line, where they relieved and occupied the position of Irelands brigade, of the Second Division. On this por- tion of the line, which had already been partially intrenched, were posted a number of pieces of artillery. On the 27th and 28th there was much firing by the pickets and duelling by the batteries, result- ing, however, in no serious loss, and no change of position. On the 29th the firing somewhat lulled. On the morning of the 30th the pickets of the brigade, in concert with those of the brigades on the right and left, were at daybreak suddenly precipitated upon those of the enemy, which they succeeded in capturing almost entire. The pickets of this brigade brought in 2~ prisoners, inchiding it lieuten Page 94 94 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CI~AP. L. ant, and mostly from the Forty-sixth Alabama Regiment, of Steven- sons division. The advanced position thus attained by my picket- line was held and intrenched. Its average distance from the enemys main line was about 200 yards. Portions of it were much nearei than that; so near indeed as to prevent the enemy for a time from establishing a picket. The firing slackened again on the 3 1st. On the following day, August 1, it was renewed with vigor and con- tinued irregularly until the 5th. At 4 p. m. of that day, by a con- certed arrangement, theentire line opened a violent fire as if about to advance. The desigii of this (lemonstration was understood to be to divert the enemys attention from important movements then in progress. From the 6th to the 16th, inclusive, no unusual event marked the history of the brigade. Hostilities were kept up by the pickets, and the city was regularly bombarded by the batteries during both day and night time. On the 17th my pioneer corps was called for by Brigadier-General Knipe, then commanding the division, and was sent to the rear to prepare for a movement of the troops. Half an hour before daybreak on the morning of the 18th the enemy ol)ened a heavy fire of artillery from his forts and redoubts as if to feel our position or ascertain whether or not it had been evacuated. Many of the enemys shot penetrated the breast-works, while others skimmed closely over its parapet, one carrying away the banner of the Eighty-second Ohio and tearing it to shreds. Early on the morning of the 19th this unprovoked cannonade was returned with interest by the Union batteries along the entire front. Froni this time forward there was but little musketry firing along my line. Excepting the bombardment of the city by the artillery, hostilities almost entirely ceased. During the night of the 24th I received an order from the brigadier-general commanding division to send one regiment to Montgomerys Ferry on the Chattahoochee to assist in fortifying a new position for the division. By the same order I was informed that the troops of the First Division would be expected to march to the point just named some time during the ensuing night. At daybreak on the 25th the Eighty-second Illinois Volunteers re- ported to the division commander in compliance with the order; the day passed quietly away; as soon as it grew dark the artillery moved carefully to the rear; at precisely 8 p. m. my brigade marched out of its intrenclunents; there was no firing of any kind at the time, and nothing occurred to interrupt the movement. Con- temporaneously with the withdrawal of the column the pickets fell back to the main breast-works. Arriving at the hill just in rear of the abandoned position, the brigade was halted near the road and formed in column with regimental front. Here the troops awaited the passage of the Fourth Army Corps, which. was not completed until after midnight. At about 1 oclock in the morning the column resumed its march, and shortly before daybreak arrived in position near Montgomerys Ferry. The troops were formed in line of bat- tle in the following order, from right to left First, Eighty-second Ohio Veteran Volunteers; second, One hundred and forty-third New York Volunteers; third, Eighty-second Illinois Volunteers; fourth, One hundred and first Illinois Volunteers; fifth, Sixty-first Ohio Veteran Volunteers; sixth, Tlmirty-flrst Wisconsin Volunteers. The space thus covered by the brigade was about one mile in length, the right resting on the Marietta roa(l, amid the left stretching across Peach Tree Creek. The Thirty-first Wisconsin Volunteers was pG~t~ Q14 ~ lull rd~u4um~ tliq right ~nk ~f thQ ~r~ek, ~vn4 tlu Page 95 Cn~. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 95 Sixty-first Ohio Veteran Volunteers on an opposite hill on the left bank, adjoining Moores Mill. These two regiments were con- siderably detached from the remainder of the brigade; there was also a considerable vacancy in the line between the right of the Eighty-second Ohio Veteran Volunteers and the left flank of the First Brigade. As soon as the troops were well iu position they were put vigorously to work in intrenching the line and slashing the timber in front; this work was actively continued on down to the 31st. The sixteen pieces of artillery posted along the line of the brigade were well protected by earth-works, and the intrenchments and abatis were extended along the entire front. A detachment of 150 pioneers, which had been temporarily assigned to the brigade, was kept employed upon the defensive works; another detachment of 250 convalescents belonging to the Fourth Army Corps, and which had also been temporarily assigned to the brigade, was placed on the unoccupied portion of the line, between the Sixty-first Ohio and One hundred and first Illinois Volunteers. On the 31st the position of the Thirty-flYst Wisconsin Volunteers, on the right bank of Peach Tree Creek, was changed and a new line of works was constructed by that regiment. The section of artillery as- signed to that regiment was also removed to the new position and was covered by a small redoubt. The new line thus assumed ex- tended parallel to Peach Tree Creek, the right, at which the artil- lery was posted, rested nearly opposite to MQores Mill. On the 1st of September the brigadier-general commanding divis- ion requiring of me a regiment for reconnoitering purposes, I di- rected the commanding officer of the One hundred and forty-third New York Volunteers to report to him with his command at 6 a. m. The regiment proceeded about three miles to the front and returned without accident at noon. At midnight of the same day loud and frequent explosions were heard in the direction of Atlanta, sound- ing like artillery firing in a heavy engagement. It was subse- quently ascertained to be the explosion of vast quantities of ammu- nition which the enemy was destroying preparatory to his evacna- ~ion of the city. Early on the following morning a regiment being ~equired from my command to join in a reconnaissance about to be made to the front, I dispatched the One hundred and first Illinois Volunteers. At noon of the same day the Eighty-second Ohio Veteran Volunteers joined another party sent out on a similar mis- sion. These two regiments entered the city of Atlanta, which, upon their arrival, was found to have been just evacuated by the 3nemys rear guard. They did not return to the brigade, but awaited its arrival. At 5 p. m. the First and Second Brigades marched to the city, and mine remained to guard the railroad and wagon bridges over the Chattahoochee. I immediately transferred the Eighty-second Illinois and a battalion of the Thirty-first Wis- consin Volunteers to the right of the line to guard that portion of it which had been evacuated by the other two brigades. The Eighty-second Illinois Volunteers was stationed on the extreme right in support of a 20-pounder battery oii the height near the railroad bridge. No further change was made in the disposition of the troops of my brigade until the 4th instant, when, by direction of General Williams, commanding division, I marched my command to Atlanta. A regiment of Colonel Harrisons brigad& , of the Third Division, relieved my troops on the south side of the river. Leav- ing Montgomerys Ferry at 8 my brigade arrived at Atlanta at 11 a. lxi. aiil weiit into pOSitiQu in the Quemys worI~ on the ea!~tcrn sk Page 96 [CHAP. L. 96 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. of the city. In this new position my regiments were arranged as follows, from right to left: First, Eighty-second Ohio Veteran Vol- unteers; second, One hundred and first Illinois Volunteers; third, Eighty-second Illinois Volunteers; fourth, Sixty-first Ohio Veteran Volunteers; fifth, Oiie hundred and forty-third New York Vol- unteers; sixth, Thirty-first Wisconsin Volunteers. The right of my line connected with the left of Knipes brigade, while my left covered the Buck Head road. I take pleasure in saying that during the brief period of my com- mand the officers and men of this brigade, including the officers of my staff, have displayed commendable zeal and alacrity in the ful- fillment of all their duties; in camp, on the march, and before the enemy, all have displayed that patriotic and self-sacrificing devotion which characterizes true soldiers and genuine lovers of our country and its cause. Respectfully, your obedient servant, HORACE BOUGHTON, Colonel, Commanding. Capt. S. E. PLTTMAN, Asst. Adjt. Gen., First Division, Twentieth Corps. HDQRS. THIRD BRIG., FIRST Div., TWENTIETH CORPS, Near Atlanta., Ga., August 1, 1864. CAPTAIN: 1 have the honor to forward the following report of casualties of my command for the month of July, 1864: Killed. Wounded Missing. ~I2J Regiments. I ~~ 0 ~ 0~ ~ ~ 82d Ohio veteran Volunteers 1 10 2 48 I 5 I 66 61st Ohio Veteran Volunteers 1 12 5 61 2 I 81 143d New York Volunteers 1 7 2 43 I 53 82d Illinois Volunteers 6 .47 101st Illinois Volunteers 1 I 4 37 42 31st Wisconsin Volunteers 4 1 13 1119 Total 4 43 11 242 8 HORACE BOUGHTON, Colonel, Commanding Brigade. Capt. D. W. PALMER, Asst. Adjt. Gen., First Division, Twentieth Corps. No. 197. Report of Lient. Cot. Edward S. Salonton, Eighty-second illinois Infantry. HDQRS. EIGHTY-SECOND ILLINOIS VOL. INFANTRY, Atlanta, Ga., September 15, 1864. SIR: Of the p art taken by my regiment in the campaign of North- ern Georgia, I have the honor to submit the following report: The regiment left Whitesid& s. Teun., where it had been stationed to guard the railroad, on the ~d of May, joining our brigade an Page 97 CHAP. L.1 REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. marched with the brigade to Trickum Post-Office, where it arrived on the 7th of May and remained until 10th of May, when the regi- ment started at 1 a. m. and marched to Snake Creek Gap. The 12th of May we left Snake Creek Gap and arrived on the evening of the 13th of May near Resaca. On the 14th our regiment marched with the brigade to the rear of the center of our line of battle before Resaca. In the afternoon we received orders to march to the left. After having halted some time in the rear of the Fourth Corps, we received orders to proceed to the extreme left in double-quick. When we arrived there, the brigade was formed in line on the high bank of a little creek, an open field in our front; my regiment had the right of our brigade. Before the formation of our line was completed, the brigade on the left of the Fourth Corps and on our right gave way and fell back in considerable confusion, the rebels following them so closely that the Fifth Indiana Battery was in danger of being taken by them. At this critical moment I ordered the regi- ment to charge, although the brigade was not in line yet. I led the regiment in double-quick down the bank of the creek, and charged with a hurrah across the open field, and giving the enemy a full volley, drove them back. The balance of the brigade soon joined us, and after a brisk fire of fifteen minutes the enemy fell back through the woods, the battery was saved, and onr brigade occupied the field for the night. The charge was made with such impetuosity that the enemy in their confusion fired too high, aiid therefore their fire was of no effect. On the 15th we marched farther to the right and took up a position in the rear, but were soon ordered to the left, where our brigade gallantly repulsed several attacks. My regiment was in the second line, and I was ordered to relieve the One hundred and fiftieth New York, which was in the first line. We hurried for- ward under a perfect hail-storm of bullets; relieved the One hundred and fiftieth New York, and occupied the rifle-pits for the night. On the morning of the 16th we marched with the brigade in pursuit of the enemy, who had retreated during the night. On the eve of the 19th of May we came up with the enemys cavalry at Cassville, Ga.; had a little skirmish, in which we lost 1 man killed; took a position before the town during the night and occupied Cassville on the morning of the 20th. We remained at Cassville until the 23d, and received orders to prepare for a twenty days campaign. We left Cassville at dawn on the 23d of May and crossed the Etowah River at Euharlee. On the 25th of May we crossed Pumpkin Vine Creek on the road to Dallas, but received orders to face about. The Second Division of our corps having butted against the enemy on another road, we were ordered to march to its support. We had to return, and crossed the creek again four miles above; passed the Third Division on the road and went into position in the woods on level ground. After the division had been formed, the signal to advance was given. Our brigade was in the first line, my regiment holding the extreme left, leaning on the road; we marched forward, keeping up a lively fire. After thirty minutes firing we were relieved, the second and third lines marching through our line of battle. After half an hours rest, we were again ordered forward and advanced steady under a heavy fire of infantry and artillery, the latter causing many casualties in my ranks. Up to a distance of 150 yards from the enemy we were ordered to halt here and keep the position at all hazards. We kept our ground until our ammunition was exhausted, and I then sent back for ammunition or relief. In the mean time I and my 7 R RVOL XXXVIII, PT I Page 98 98 THE ATLANTA CAMI~ALGN. [Cni~. L. officers took the cartridge-boxes of the dead and wounded on the field, and distributed the cartridges among my men, and when the relief arrived I had two cartridges left, and had just ordered fix bayonets, seeing that the enemy, observing the slackening of our fire, advanced. We were relieved by a regiment of the Third Divis- ion. This day cost me 11 men killed and 59 wounded, out of 245 muskets which I took into the fight; officers and men of my com- maid behaved excellently. The 26th and ~27th we remained iii the third line of battle but had 2 men wounded by the enemys sharp- shooters, firing from the trees. On the 28th of May we struck camp at daybreak and marched to Kingston to bring an ammunition train to the front. We arrived at Kingston on the 29th of May, left again at dawn on the 30th with our train, and arrived in the afternoon of the 31st of May at the same place from which we had started. We camped there over night, and the next day marched with our corps toward the left of the line. We took up a position for the night, our skirniishers keeping up a lively fire all night. On the 2d of June we continued our march to the left and took a position on the right of the Twenty-third Corps, while our pickets had a spirited engagement with the enemy. We built breast-works, but after they were completed a new line was ordered, and we had to change our front and build a new line of works. Skirmishing and some artillery fire was kept up all day. The regiment remained in this position until the 5th of June. During the whole time a con- tinual fire was kept up by our pickets, day and night. On the 5th we marched five miles east and pitched our camp five mil~s from Acworth. On the 6th of June we marched in a southeasterly direc- tion and struck the pickets of the enemy near Lost Mountain about twelve miles west of Marietta. We formed line of battle, fronting southwest, and threw out our skirmishers. At 4 p. m. we changed our front to south and moved about a mile from the position we had occupied. Our pickets kept up a brisk skirmish with the enemy and their fire continued till late in the evening. We remained here on the 7th and 8th of June. On the 9th I was ordered to march to the extreme left of our division, and on the right of the Third. We pitched our camp there, behind the breast-works, and remained in the same position until the afternoon of the 11th, when my regiment marched with the division about a mile to the left. The regiment remained in this position until the 15th of June. Struck tents at 2 p. m. and marched forward, the enemy having fallen back. A little before dark we arrived at the top of a steep hill near Pine Hill, to re-enforce the Second Division, which had a pretty severe conflict with the enemy. The regiment formed line and marched forward under the fire of the enemy, relieved a regiment of the Second Division, and threw up breast-works; we were so close to the enemys lines that it was very difficult to work, as the rebels kept up a constant fire, wounding 1 man severely. We re- mained behind our works during the forenoon of the 16th, the enemy shelling our lines and their sharpshooters firing constantly over our breast-works. At 2 p. in. we were relieved and placed in reserve, but still much exposed to the enemys artillery fire. The enemy evacuated during the night. We struck camp at 9 a. m. on the 17th of June, following the rebels closely, and were soon greeted by their shells. We took a position in sight of the enemys batteries, which were playing on us, and built our works in ami open field, on a commanding position, the batteries in our rear shellifrg the woods Page 99 CHAP. L.] RE1~ORT8, ETC.ARMY OF TIlE CUMBERLAND. 99 in our front. At 10 a. in. on the 19th of June we moved forward and butted against the enemy about two miles from our old position in a terrible rain-storm. Our skirmishers were immediately thrown forward and soon engage(l the enemy. The ground was hotly con- tested, but our lines established, in this engagement the regiment lost 1 man killel and 3 men wounded, although there were only fifteen men of my regiment out on the skirmish line. On the 20th we marched from this position sQuth, arrived at dark at Atkinsons plantation. and encamped in line of battle. The 21st we built breast- works, and on the 2.2d marched forward and took a positioii on the crest of a hill near the Sandtown road about three and a half miles from Marietta. Our skirmishers marched forward, and a large open field being in our front, they had very hard work to get into posi- tion, as the enemys pickets kept firing at theni from their hiding- l)laces in the edge of the woods. However, our lines were estab- lisli*!d under the cover of our artillery. The First Brigade of our division, on our right and a little advanced, was now attacked by Hoods corps. We fell in and prepared to give the rebels a warm reception. Battery I, First New York Artillery, which I had to sup- port, threw shell and case-shot into the massed columns of the en- emy. causing great havoc in their ranks. The enemy was gallantly repulsed by the First Brigade. The regiment did not participate in the engagement, but I lost 2 men on the skirmish line. The enemy had received a severe punishment, and did not repeat the attack al- though we remained there until the 3d day of July. On the morning of the 3d, discovering that the enemy had evacuated the works in our front, we struck camp and marched until we came in sight of the rebel pickets, formed our line, and camped in a dense forest, where we remained until 2 p. m. of the 4th of J uly, when we again broke camp and marched toward the Chattahoochee River, and ar- rived early in the evening of the 6th at a camp-ground a mile from the river. We erected earth-works and pitched our camp in a regu- lar order, expecting to stay here and receive a few days rest. The next day we received the order that the troops should make them- selves comfortable, as we xvould stay in our present camp ten days. This news was received with much joy by every man. The men were nearly exhausted, and every soldier felt that after a short rest he could be of much more service to his country. The men, how- ever, had stood all privations and hardships, as well as the continual skirmishing and ~ghting they had gone through without interrup- tion since the 25th of May, with the greatest cheerfulness, and every man felt that Atlanta had to be ours before a long rest could ~e ex- pected. We rested here as ordered, and resumed our march toward the Gate City on the 17th of July. We struck tents at 2 oclock in the afternoon, crossed the river near Vinings Station, and camped three miles sonth of the Chattahoochee River that night. The 18th of July we left late in the afternoon, marched across the fields until we struck the Buck Head road, and came into camp after dark, a mile south of Buck Head. On the afternoon of the i9tl~ marched about four miles to Peach Tree Creek and camped. At 6 a. m. the 20th of July the troops began to move, and cross Peach Tree Creek at 7 a. in.; my regiment started at about 8 a. in., crossed the creek at 9 a. in.. while the enemy had a battery in position, which shelled the woods and the bridge; although the battery had the exact range of the roach their shells did not (10 any (lamage in our ranks. At 10 a. mm we arrived on the right of the Second Division, and wer Page 100 100 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. ordered to halt until our position would be assigned to us. It was very hot; the place where my regiment had stacked arms was without shade, and the men suffered severely from the heat. At 4 p. m. the assembly was sounded, the men fell in, and before the forward signal could be given we heard the clattering sound of heavy mus- ketry in our front. We were hurried forward in double-quick into position. My regiment had been about thirty minutes in the second line when several men were wounded by stray shots, when I re- ceived orders to relieve the Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers, of the First Brigade. I marched the regiment in double-quick for- ward, arrived at Colonel Selfridges regiment, and relieved him under -a heavy fire, losing several men on the road. I brought the regiment into position and gave the enemy, who was only from thirty to thirty-five yards from us, a full volley, which did consider- able execution. I kept up a brisk and rapid fire for over three hours, the rebels replying with great obstinacy. I had to draw fresh sup- plies of ammunition twice during the fight, and every man fired from 135 to 140 rounds. After dark I threw out my vedettes and ordered them to move forward cautiously. They did so and soon reported that the rebel picket-line was about 600 yards from our front. Lieutenant Bechstein and 9 men killed and 3~ wounded out of my little regiment this day was a severe loss, but every man was in good spirits, and even the wounded did not heed their pains, for a great victory had been won and the men were eager to press forward and defeat the enemy again. Officers and men of my command be- haved with the greatest courage and determination. In the night we built breast-works, which we occupied the next day, and night also. On the morning of the 22d of July we resumed our march to- ward Atlanta, the enemy having fallen back behind his works around that city. About two miles from Atlanta our skirniishers struck the rebel pickets, and a little skirmish ensued, supported by a few pieces of artillery from both sides. At about 3 p. m. we were ordered for- ward, and our position assigned to us about one and a half miles from the city, in plain view of the first houses of Atlai~a and of the enemys works. We immediately commenced to build our breast- works while the rebels shelled us from several batteries with much vigor, and while their sharpshooters tried to pick off every man they could see; they succeeded in killing 1 man and wounding another of my regiment. Although many of their shells exploded right among the men while they were working, we had our works fin- ished before dark, and made them stronger during the night. Our pickets were thrown out and skirmishing commenced as usual. We lay behind our works until the 25th of August, the daily monotony of picket and artillery firing only interrupted by an occasional dem- onstration or feint on our or the enemys side. Sharpshooters kept on doing their annoying work. While in the trenches before Atlanta, I lost 2 killed and 5 wounded. Before dawn on the 18th of August we were aroused by the enemys shells exploding over our tents, and the regiment immediately fell in, anticipating an attack. The rebels shelled our lines with vigor for about three hours, but doing no damage to my works or troops. The next day our batteries shelled the enemys works with greater vehemence than they had been shelling us the previous day. During the whole time of the siege, my officers and men were in good spirits, they having become so accustomed to the bullets, shells, and solid shot that constantly whizzed an(l howled by their ears, that they no longer paid any atten- Page 101 OEAP. LI REPOflTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CtTMBERLANP. 101 tion to theni. On the 25th, at 1 a. in., I received orders to march at daybreak to the Chattahoocliec railroad bridge, there to erect works for our brigade, which was to follow the next day with the other brigades of our division. 1 struck camp accordingly at 3 a. in., and arrived at the river at (3 & clock, went to work, and before night had constructed strong rifle-pits, sufficient for our whole brigade. The brigade having arrived, the next morning we went into camp, our front well lined with artillery, and in such a position that the men were confident of being able to resist any attack which might be made on our lines. The men constructed their camp in a neat and comfortable manner, expecting to remain in our position for some time, when, on the 2d day of September, the gladful tidings that Atlanta was occupied by troops of our division, including two regi- ments of our brigade which had gone out on a reconnaissance, was received. Our lines having been weakened by sending all the troops, with the exception of the rest of our brigade and a few batteries, to Atlanta, it became necessary to locate the different regiments near the forts and batteries. I was ordered to put irp my camp near the heavy battery stationed in a fort on the right of the railroad, where we remained until the 4th of September, when we marched with our brigade to Atlanta. To the great gratification of the soldiers we marched through the conquered city, with colors flying and bands p laying, and occupied the works erected by our enemies, and from b e hind which they had sent so many deadly missiles into our ranks. Before I conclude my report, I take great pleasure in saying that both officers and men encountered all the hardships and dangers of this eventful campaign with the most unflinching energy and zeal, fully determined to spare no exertions in assisting to bring the cam- paign to a glorious end. * I am, colonel, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, EDW. S. SALOMON, Lieut. Col., Gomdg. Eighty-second Illinois Infantry. Col. HORACE BOUGHTON, Comdg. Third Brig., First Div., 20th Army Corps. No. 198. Report of Lient. Cot. John B. Le Sage, One hundred and first illi nois Infantry. HDQRS. 101ST ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Atlanta, Ga., September 7, 1864. - CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by the One hundred and first Illinois Volunteers in the operations of the campaign that has just been so successfully termi- nated: On the 2d day of May we broke up our camp near Bridgeport, Ala., and began our march toward the enemys position about Dal- ton, Ga., and on the evening of the 5th encamped in Pleasant Val- ley. On the morning of the 7th we crossed Taylors Ridge, and encamped at Anderson Post-Office. At midnight of the 9th we * Nominal list of casualties accompanying this report shows 1 officer and 15 men killed, 2 officers and 95 men wounded; total 113 Page 102 4 102 TIlE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. ECHAP. L. marched for Snake Creek Gap, where we arrived at noon next (lay and encamped. On the afternoon of the 11th we were engaged in pre- paring a road through the gap. On the 12th we moved forward through the gap and encamped about noon. On the 13th moved out under orders to be ready for action. In the afternoon we moved forward and took position as part of the reserve. On the 14th we were in reserve again until about 3 p. in., when we were hurried to the left, where, about dark, we charged a hill, and took up a position near the left, from which our brigade had previously driven back the enemy, who were charging the Fifth Indiana Battery. About noon of the 15th we were moved forward to a position on the left of the line, and while there were charged by the enemy, but succeeded in de- feating him, although we lost 1 killed and 46 wounded, 6 of them mortally. On the morning of the 16th, the enemy having evacuated, we started in pursuit, and on the 19th came up with him at Cass- yule, Ga. We were formed in line and pushed vigorously forward to within a short distance of the enemy, when darkness having come upon us, we halted and built breast-works of rails, only to find them rendered useless next day by the evacuation during the night of the enemy. Resting for two days, on the 23(1 we again started and pushed forward to Euharlee, on the Etowah River, crossing the stream and pushing foi~ward next day to Burnt Hickory, and thence, moving forward on the 25th, toward Dallas, Ga. We were ordered to move across the country to the assistance of the Second Division, which had been attacked just after crossing the Pumpkin Vine Creek. We arrived at the position of the Second Division about 3 p. in., and there we were formed in line, supporte(l by two other lines formed of the other brigades of our division, and we were then ordered to push forward until we met the enemy. We soon encoun- tered the enemys skirmishers, and drove them before us for about a mile, when we were relieved by the other brigades going in front. They soon encountered the enemy, intrenched in a strong position, and engaged him for nearly two hours, when we relieved the front line, and engaged the enemy for about an hour, until relieved by other troops, who continued the engagement, while we passed to the rear and passed the night, but less than when we went into the en- gagement by 12 killed and 63 wounded. During the 26th and 27th we were in reserve. On the 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st we were en- gaged in marching to and from Kingston, Ga., guarding an ammu- nition train. June 1, we moved to the left, where we took a position~ on the left of the Fourteenth Corps. June 2, we moved forward, amid after various attempts finally got settled and built breast-works. On the 5th we were relieved by the Second Division, of the Four- teenth Corps, and mnoved away toward the left. The enemy having changed his position, we, on the 6th, moved forward and built breast-works to the north of Pine Knob. Next day we were shifted to the left flank of the brigade. On the 11th we again changed posi- tion, moving to the left and being thrown into the reserve line. On the 14th, during the night. the enemy had evacuated Pine Knob; hence, on the 15th, the Second Division advanced, our division sup- porting, and took and held a position (after a sharp contest between the enemy and the Second Division) within a short distance of the rebel works. During the night we built breast-vorks, and remained in them until nearly noon next day, when we changed our position, having lost during the time 1 killed and 2 wounded. During the night of the 16th the enemy again fell back about a mile. We again Page 103 5 Ciw~. LI 1~EPORTS, ETC.ARMY OP TIlE CUMBEELKNTh 103 followed, built breast-works, and skirmished, losing 1 man wounded. During the night of the 18th the enemy again fell back. We again followed, and took position in the reserve lines. Relieved next day by the Fourth Corps; we moved to the right and took a position next to the Twenty-third Corps. On the 20th we built breast-works. On the 22d we advanced our lines, and built a new line of breast-works, where we remained until the enemy gave way on the night of the 2d of July, having lost during the time 1 lieutenant killed and an- other wounded. On the 3d we followed them about five or six miles. Coming up with them strongly intrenched about six ~miles south of Marietta. we halted, and next day took position, but the enemy be- ing outflanked, gave way during the night; and on the 5th we fol- lowed them until we arrived on Chattahoochee Heights. Here we rested over night, and next day nlove(i a short (listance to the left, and, building breast-works, formed a camp, in which we rested until the 17th, when, the enemy having all retired across the river, we crossed the Chattahoochee, and on the 18th, 19th. and 20th advanced forward toward his lines. On the 20th the enemy endeavored to break our lines, but was repulsed. Here, for the first time in the campaign, the regiment was detached from the brigade, and was sent to relieve the Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers on the right of the First Brigade. Here we remained engaged until night, losing 5 killed and 30 wounded. During the night we built works, and held them during the next day. On the following night the enemy fell back to his inner lines around Atlanta. We followed and established our line within half a mile of a rebel fort near the railroad, and built heavy works under a severe shelling from the enemy. Here we remained (losing at intervals 5 men wounded by sharpshooters) until August 26, when we fell back to the Chatta- hoochee River and built works on the south bank. On the 2d of September the regiment, with the One bundred and seventh and One hundred and twenty-third New York Volunteers, was ordered out on a reconnaissance, and found on the way that Atlanta was evacuated. We pushed forward, skirmishing a little with the enemnys cavalry, on the east of the city, and took a position in time rebel works. Next day we were relieved and moved farther to the left, where the regiment now remains, the remaimider of the brigade having come up on the 4th of September. Jim closing this report, already, perhaps, too long drawn out, I cannot refrain from bearing testimony to the soldierly conduct, ready obedience to orders, amid gallantry in action of time officers and soldiers of the regiment during the campaign, and to their cheerful endurance of all hardships and sufferings, never complaimi- ing but ever struggling onward, determined to do their share toward tIme suppression of rebelliomi and the restoration of our glorious Union. * I Imave the honor to remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN B. LE SAGE, Lieutenant- Colonel, Comdg. 101st illinois Volunteers. Capt. A. E. LEE, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. * Nominal list of casualties accompanying this report shows 2 officers and 17 men killed antI 6 officers and 149 mnen wounded; total, 174 Page 104 104 Tifl~ ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. tC~p. L~ No. 199. Report of Got. Horace Boughton, One hundred and forty-third New York. Infantry, of operations May 1-July 24. HEADQUARTERS 143D NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, Near Atlanta, Go., July 24, 1864. CAPTAIN: In pursuance of the order requiring a report of the operations during the campaign of Atlanta, I have the honor to respectfully submit the following as the part performed by my reg- iment, the One hundred and forty-third New York Volunteers: At 7 a. in. of the 2d of May, 1864, my regiment broke camp and marched from its winter quarters opposite Bridgeport, Ala. It formed a part of the Third Brigade, of the First Division, Twentieth Army Corps, and numbered 341 men for duty. On May 5 we arrived at Taylors Ridge and encamped about three miles from Riuggold, Ga., where we remained until the 7th, during which time we re- duced our baggage and sent the surplus to the rear, allowing only a single change of clothing for each officer. On the 7th we marched through Nickajack Gap and encamped at Trickum Post-Office, about one and a half miles from Buzzard Roost. Here we heard considerable skirmishing in our front. On the night of the 10th and 11th, about midnight, we were assembled and marched to Snake Creek Gap, reaching its entrance at 10 a. in., where we remained until the morning of the 12th, when we passed through the gap and bivouacked on the opposite side of the mountain. On the 13th we marched about three miles toward Resaca, making but slow prog- ress, as the enemy appeared to be obstructing our advance. At 4 p. m. of the 14th General Williams divisiou was ordered to the support of the Fourth Army Corps, which was in position on the left, and at that time heavily engaged. Upon arriving at the desig- nated place, our brigade was placed in positio.n on a high wooded ridge and formed in two lines; my regiment, in the front line and connected on the right with the Eighty-second Illinois and on the left with the Forty-fifth New York Volunteers. My position over- looked a valley to which the ascent was very precipitous. The Fifth Indiana Battery, trom the Fourth Corps, was in position in the valley directly in my front, covering the Resaca road. Our arrival proved opportune, for we were hardly in position when Stanleys division, of the Fourth Corps, unable to resist the impetuous charge made by the enemy, was broken and came back in the greatest con- fusion, not even stopping to protect their own battery. The men were closely pursued by the enemy, whose object seemed to be the capture of the battery. We were immediately ordered to its sup- and in dly down the steep ridge, at the same time port oved rapi the right, charged over the barricades and met the advancing rebels, opening heavily upon them. They were sur- prised at this unexpected resistance and fled in great confusion. .The battery was fought splendidly and Captain Simonson, its com- mander, awarded us the credit of having saved it, and personally complimented myself and regiment for the part we took in its defense. This was the first time on this campaign that the com- mand had been under fire, and I was gratified with the conduct of both my officers and men. On May 15 we advanced about one mile toward Resaca, and came in contact with the enemy. Geim- eral Knipes brigade, which was on the right of the division, wa Page 105 t~a& r. LI REPORTS, 1~TO.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 105 heavily engaged with the rebels, who were behind intrenchments, and it being discovered that the enemy was making an attempt to turn our left, our brigade was placed in position with a view to its protection. My regiment was placed in column by divisions on the extreme left and in the front line, soon after which the enemy made his appearance in our front and opened a brisk fire upon us. I immediately deployed and received orders to advance to the open field,- which was in front of the woods in which my regiment was at the time. Upon reaching the position desired, I discovered the rebels in large force on the opposite side of the field, at a distance of 500 or 600 yards. They were moving toward our left. I immediately opened fire upon them with such effect as to check their movement. They then took shelter behind fences, trees, & c., and maintained a fire for upward of an hour, when, un- able to withstand the heavy musketry that was poured upon them, they fled, leaving the dead and wounded upon the field. My loss in this action was 1 killed and 14 wounded. On the morning of the 16th, the enemy having evacuated his position at Resaca, we fol- lowed in pursuit and encamped on the Coosa River to allow a bridge to be built, on which we were to cross. On the following morning the crossing commenced, and Gearys division, which was in advance of us, had not finished when the bridge showing signs of weakness, General Williams found that it would fail entirely and ordered me to build another. My regiment and the several pioneer corps of the division were assigned to me for that purpose, and in five hours a substantial trestle bridge was finished, which was 200 feet in length and over water which was from four to six feet deep. On the 19th instant we advanced toward Cassville in line of battle, the enemy slowly retiring before us and skirmishing as he went. The advance was very difficult, as it was made through dense woods and over a very rough country. It becoming dark as we neared Cass- ville, and finding the enemy in position behind strong works, we halted for the night and constructed rifle-pits. The enemy left dur- ing the night and we did not follow until the morning of the 23d. On the 25th we had arrived within two miles of Dallas, when we were ordered to about face and march to the relief of General Gearys division, which had met the enemy in large force. We crossed Pumpkin Vine Creek, passed Gearys division, and formed line in its front. As soon as we were fairly in position we received notice that we were to charge the enemy, and at the sound of the bugle moved rapidly forward, driving the enemy for about one and a half miles. Our advance was opposed by a brisk fire of shell canister, and bullets, which, however, did not check our movement in the least until the enemy had been driven behind his barricade. We were then relieved by Rugers brigade and retired a few hun- dred yards to the rear, where we remained as a reserve until it was reported that the front line was out of ammunition, when we were again ordered up. During this time the firing from 1)0th sides was very heavy, which was kept up until dark. My left wiiiig exhausted all of its ammunition and was, to quite an extent, sup- plied from the right, which was in such a position that its fire could be of but little effect, and was accordingly withheld. Shortly after dark we were relieved and retired to the rear, when we biv- ouacked for the night. The loss in my regiment was 1 man killed and 1 officer and 13 men wounded. The 26th and 27th passed with- out any casualties or any occurrence worthy of note. The tim Page 106 106 TIlE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. tOHAP. L. from th~ 28th to the 31st, inclusive, was consumed by the brigade in making a trip to and from Kingston as an escort for an ammuni- tion train. On June 1 the Twentieth Corps moved to the left of the Fourteenth Corps, and in this new position we constructed rifle-pits. On the following day my regiment was sent to occupy a hill in ad- vance of the Fourteenth Corps, where it was decided to place a bat- tery. During the night we threw up works, but were considerably annoyed by the enemys fire. The next day I was relieved by a regi- ment of Davis division, of the Fourteemith Corps, and returned to my position in the brigade. During the night of the 4th the enemy withdrew from our front. On the following morning we followed in pursuit, and on the 6th we again came up with him at Kemps Mill, near Lost Mountain, where we stopped and fortified. Nothing worthy of note occurred until the 15th, when General Geary met the enemy in force, and we were ordered to his support, and after marching nearly to his lines we were faced about and retired a short distance, taking a more commanding position, which we forti- fied. On the fo[lowing night the enemy evacuated, and the morning of the 17th found us again in pursuit. Although several changes of position were made, nothing unusual marked the history of the regiment until the 22d, when, as we were nearing Kenesaw Moun- tain, the enemy was discovered, to be massing in our front, and soon made a desperate effort to drive us back. In this lie was hand- somely repulsed by our artillery before fairly reaching the range of our muskets. During this time General Knipes brigade, which was on our right, was heavily engaged. After the withdrawal of the enemy fromn our imumediate front we constructed strong field-works, which we occupied without interruptiomi until the morn- ing of July 3, when it was discovered that the enemy had aban- doned his strong position at Kenesaw Mountain during the pre- ceding night, leaving Marietta in our possession. After follow- ing in pursuit about four miles he was discovered to be engaged in fortifying. No attack, however, was made, amid we went into position for the night. On July 4 we moved about two miles to the right. During the night the r~bels again fell back, and on the following day we again marched four or five miles and went into position about two miles from the Chattahoochee River, omi a ridge from which Atlanta could be distinctly seen. We remained in this position until the enemy had abandoned the north side of the river. At 3 p. m. on the 17th we marched to Paces Ferry, on the Chattahoochee, where we crossed, and after marching four miles farther we bivouacked for the night. On the 18th we moved to near Buck Head, and on the 19th to Peach Tree Creek. Soon after sunrise on the 20th we crossed the creek with but little opposition and halted about one mile from our place of crossing, where we remained with- out going into position until about 3 p. in., when suddenly a terrific fire of musketry was opened very near amid to our left. We were immediately ordered into position, and my regimemit, being in the advance of the brigade, moved in the direction of the firing on the double-quick. The line was formed by each regiment going on right by file into line, which threw my regiment on the extreme left of the division. While forming the enemy opened fire upon us heavily, but the movement was not in the least checked. Inpur- suance of orders, I immediately moved my regiment forward with a view to coniiect with the Second Division, which was on my left and in advance. Before this connectiomi was formed the enemy had succeeded in forcing the right of Colonel Irelands brigade, of th Page 107 107 CHAP. L.1 REPORTS, RTC.ARMY OF TIlE CUMBERLAND. Second Division (which was the extreme right of that division), from its position, and it fell back to the rear of my line, leaving my left flank exposed. The Eighty-second Ohio Veteran Volunteers, which was on my right, did not advance so far as I had done, and I (his- covered that my right was also unprotected. At this time the en- emy s fire was very heavy, and ut his pursuit of Colonel Irelands brigade he came on confidently, approaching to within twenty yards of my line, which was in dense woods, when I gave orders to open fire, which was done with snch precision and effect as to temporarily check his advance. Deeming it impossible to hold the position I occnpied, isolated as it was, I decided to retire to a ridge thirty or forty yards to the rear, on which the brigade line had already been established. During this~ time my adjutant (Ratchiff) was killed, and Lieutenant Waterbury, commanding Company A, mortally wounded ; besides, I had suffered heavily in the loss of enlisted men. On the ridge to which I had retired I ordered a barricade to be hastily constructed, which was being done when the enemy made another charge upon us and was handsomely repulsed, leaving some of his dead within thirty yards of our works. His attacks were made with great desperation, l)ut finding them of no avail he sought shelter behind his works. The casualties in my command during this engagement were as follows: 1 commissioned officer killed and 2 wounded, (5 enlisted men killed and 39 wounded. On the morning of the 22(1 it was discovered that the enemy had with- drawn from onr immediate front. We immediately followed and found that he had retired to within the (lefenses of Atlanta. We then commenced to build a line of formidable works within one mile and a half of the city. From this position the enemys forts and redoubts could be distinctly seen, and we were exposed to a heavy fire from his artillery, which was so posted as to rake the entire posit ion. Our defenses were in mean time pushed rapidly forward to completion and were soon sufficiently formidable to afford much protection to my command. Then began the siege of Atlanta. On the 24th I was, by order from Brigadier-General Will- iams, corn mandii~g division, placed in command of the brigade, owing to the ill health of Colonel Robinson, the command of which I still retained. At the commencement of the campaign that has just closed the aggregate strength of my regiment present for duty was 341, which, at the time I assumed command of the brigade, was reduced to 167. During the entire period of my command I was perfectly satisfied with the conduct of both my officers and men. My orders were ever obeyed promptly and cheerfully. They all bore the suf- ferings and dangers to which tliey were exposed without a murmur. Of my adjutant, William M. Ratchiff, who was instantly killed on the 20th of July while gallantly performing his duty, too much praise cannot be awarded. The vacancy thus occasioned will be difficult to fill. Lieutenant Waterbury, commanding Company A, who received a mortal wound on the same day, was one of my most brave and faithful officers, and his loss is deeply mourned by all who knew him. Lieutenant-Colonel Watkins and Major Higgins rendered me invaluable services during the entire campaign. Respectfully, your obedient servant, HORACE BOUGHTON, Golonci, Commanding. Capt. A. E. LEE, A. A. A. G., 3d Brig., 1st Div., 20th Army 6knps Page 108 108 TIlE ATLANTA CAMPA1GTh (CHAP. L. No. 200. Report of ilIaj. John Higgins, One hundred and forty-third New York Infantry, of operations July 24-September 8. HDQRS. 143D REGIMENT NEW YORK VOL. JNFTY., Atlanta, Ga., September 15, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to forward the following report of operations of this regiment from July 24, 1864, to the occupation of Atlanta, Ga.: On the 24th day of July, 1864, Horace Boughton, colonel command- ing One hundred and forty-third Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, having been relieved of the command of the regiment and placed in command of the Third Brigade, First Division, Twentieth Army Corps, the command of the regiment devolved upon Lieut. Col. Hezekiah Watkins, who is at present absent sick. On the 25th of July we were in field-works on the left of the Marietta road, one and a half miles from Atlanta, Ga. Nothing of more importance occurred than the usual operations of a siege, until the night of August 25, when we received marching orders and fell back to the Chattahoochee River. Here we constructed a strong line of field- works and remained inactive until September 1, when we were or- dered to report to Brigadier-General Williams, commanding First Division, Twentieth Army Corps, at 7 a. in., in light marching order, and were sent on a reconnaissance with other regiments of the division. We proceeded to within one-fourth of a mile of the works we formerly occupied near Atlanta, and met the enemy in force, and having accomplished the object of the reconnaissance returned to camp. On September 3 we received marching orders; marched through the city of Atlanta, Ga., and went into camp northeast of the city. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN HIGGINS, Capt. A. E. LEE, Major, Commanding Regiment. Actg. Asst. A~jt. Gen., Third Brigade. No. 201. Report of Capt. John Garrett, Sixty-first Ohio Infantry. HEADQUARTERS SIXTY-FIRST OHIO VOLUNTEERS, Atlanta, Ga., September 10, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to subniit the following report of the operations of the Sixty-first Ohio Veteran Volunteers during the campaign that ended in the capture of Atlanta: Returned from veteran furlough and joined the brigade at Trickum Post-Office, Ga., May 7. May 10, marched to Snake Creek Gap. May 13, in engagement near Resaca. In reserve till near night, when the enemy made an attempt to flank our position, when we went into action with the remainder of the brigade, repulsed the enemy and drove him back in confusion to his works. May 15, occupied a position near the left of our line and not far from the railroad. In the afternoon assisted in repulsing a heavy attack made by the enemy on our lef Page 109 CHAP. Li REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 109 flank with the object of gaining the Dalton road. On the 16th, 17th, and 18th p ursued the enemy toward the Allatoona Mountain. On the 19th slight skirmishing near Cassyille. Lay at Cassyille till the 23d, when we started with five days rations, crossed the Allatoona Mountain, and fell in with the enemy near Dallas. On the 25th the regiment was thrown out as skirmishers and drove the enemys skir- niish line through the woods for some distance, and advanced close up to their line of rifle-pits, when we were relieved and fell back. Loss, 1 commissioned officer wounded and 1 missing and 6 enlisted men killed and 23 wounded. Several days were passed in desultory skir- mishing till June 15, when we participated in a warm engagement near Lost Mountain, with a loss of 1 man killed and 3 wounded. On the night of the 17th of June the enemy fell back from our front and we pursued. On the 22d of June while we were in line of battle near Kenesaw Mountain the enemy made a vigorous attack upon our position. Colonel McGroarty, who was in command of the regi- ment, was ordered to report temporarily with his command to Brig- adier-General Knipe, commanding the First Brigade of our division. The regiment was pushed forward to a position in front of the gen- eral line of battle and suffered severely, but inflicted much heavier loss upon the enemy than we sustained ourselves. Maj. D. C. Beckett was killed, Lient. William A. Smith and 6 enlisted men wounded. On the next day returned and took our position in the brigade; lay in front of the enemys position near Kenesaw Mountain for several dais with continual skirmishing in our front, in which we lost 2 men killed and 3 wounded. The enemy fell back from our front during the night of July 2 and on the morning of the 3d we pur- sued toward the Chattahoochee River and found him intrenched in a strong position about four miles south of Marietta. On the morn- ing of July 4, the enemy having again disappeared from our front, we pursued toward the river, and that night encamped within sight of Atlanta. July 17, crossed the Chattahoochee and moved toward Atlanta, the enemy falling back before our advance. On July 20 the enemy made a desperate assault on the Twentieth Corps near Peach Tree Creek. My regiment was in the first line of battle, and the enemy advanced until some of his men fell within ten feet of our line. Having maintained our position against vastly superior num- bers, until every field officer and more than half of the men were either killed or wounded, we were ordered to retire, which we did in good order, to the second line, where we remained for a short time, and then retook our former position and maintained it to the close of the fight, which resulted in the repulse of the enemy. Our loss was 5 commissioned officers wounded and 20 men killed and 52 wounded. Owing to the short range at which we fought the wounds were generally severe and many have since died. On the 22d of July we advanced close up to the outer defenses of Atlanta and threw up intrenchments within rifle-range of the enemys forts, where we lay until August 24, and then fell back to the Chattahoo- chee River. September 4, advanced and entered Atlanta. I inclose a stat& ment of the losses of commissioned officers and enlisted men in each engagement in which we participated. I am, respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN GARRETT, O(1))/a in, Uomm artdinq Reg imerd. Capt. A. E. LEE, A. A. A. (1., 3d Brig., 1.s~ Dir., 20/h Army Corps Page 110 110 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. [Inclosure.] Report of casualties in Sixty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteers, (luring the campaign ending in the capture of Atlanta. Killed. Wounded. Missing. i i Action. a C ~ 0 ~,0 ~ Ilesaca i 1 2 1)allas 6 1 23 1 Lost Mountain 1 3 Kenesaw Mountain 1 .... 1 6 Kenesaw Mountain (skirmish line) 2 3 Peach Tree Creek 20 5 5~ Peach Tree Creek (skirmish line) 1 1 5 I Total 2 31 8 94~ 1 2 JOHN GARRETT, Captain, Commanding Regiment. No. 202. Report of Lieid. Col. Thiuid Thomson, Eighty-second Ohio Lifantry. HDQRS. EIGHTY-SECOND REGT. OHIO VET. VoL. INFTY., Atlanta, Ga., September 10, 1864. SIR: In accordance with your order, I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by the Eighty-second Regi- ment of Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry during the campaign which has just ended with the capture of Atlanta: On the 2d day of May, 1864, the regiment, theii encamped iear Bridgeport, Ala., broke camp and marched to Lookout Valley, Tenn., where it joined the Twentieth Corps, or that portion en- camped at that place. The regiment afterward marched to Resaca and took part in the engagement near that place. Here Capt. Will- iam J. Dickson, of Company B, who was at the time acting as major, was killed; my command met with no other loss. On tile 25th day of May the regiment participated in the battle of Dallas, and met with a very severe loss ; ii enlisted men were killed and 53 wounded. On tile 28th the Third Brigade, of which the Eighty- second forms a part, was sent as an escort to the ordnance train of tile Twentieth Corps to Kingston, Ga. The train, after being loaded with ammunition, returned to the front escorted by the Third Bri- gade, where it arrrived 011 tIme 1st day of June. From timis date until the 22d day of June the regitiment was cotistantly skirmishing with the enemy; 1 enlisted uman was killed by a simell near Pine Mountain on tile 16th day of June. On the 22d day of June the Twentieth Corps advanced to near Kenesaw Mountain. Here the First Division was attacked by the enemy before it had taken up a position. Time enemy were, however, hiandsonieiy repnlsed. My conimand lost 1 man killed and 3 wounded. Tile enemy hiavllig re- treated fronm Kenesaw Mountain, the Twentieth Corps agaimm atl- vanced On the 3d (lay of July. Constant skirmishing was kept up with tile enemy, who was still retreating slowly. On the 19th of Jul Page 111 111 Ca& i. L.1 REPORTS, ETC.AIIMY OF TIlE CUMBERLAND my command, together with the Thirteenth New Jersey, was seiit to find and make connection with the right of the Fourth Corps. Both regiments were under the command of Colonel Carman, of the Thirteenth New Jersey. We found the right of the Fourth Corps and rendered materiat assistance to the skirmishers of General Woods division of said Corps in driving back a strong force of the enemy. The next day, the 20th, my comniand was again in the front and hotly engaged with the enemy,who had attacked the Twen- tieth Corps in large force. My loss was heavy; 1 officer, Lieut. Asa H. Gary, was killed; 11 enlisted men were killed and 45 wounded; 5 enlisted [men] were missing and it is thought were taken prisoners. On 21st my command iiioved to in front of Atlanta, where it built strong earth-works under the constant fire of the enemys guns. On the 28th day of August, the Twentieth Corps having remained before Atlanta until that date, the corps fell back to the Chattahoochee River, while the reniainder of the army moved to the right and en- gaged the enemy near Jonesborough. The regiment remained at this point until the 2d day of September. The enemy having evacu- ated the city, the Eighty-second was sent, together with the One hundred and first Illinois Yoluiiteers and General Knipes brigade, to occupy and hold the place. A portion of the Third Division, Twentieth Corps, occupied the city the same day. During the campaign the regiment lost 2 officers killed, and also 30 enlisted men killed; 98 enlisted men were wounded, of whom 9 have since died of their wounds. The officers and memi of my regi- ment deserve my thanks for the ready obedience they have at all times yielded me. With a very few exceptions they have at all times discharged their duty bravely and manfully. They have borne the long marches aiid many fatigues and privations of the campaign without a murmur. I am, captain, very respectfully, D. THOMSON, Lieutenant- Colonel, Corn nianding Regiment, Capt. A. E. LEE, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. No. 203. Report of Cot. Francis H. West, Thirty-first Wisconsin Infantry. HDQRS. THIRTY-FIRST WISCONSIN VOLUNTEERS, Atlanta, Ga., September 9, 1864. CAPTAIN: In obedience to Special Orders, No. 155, from brigade headquarters, I have the honor to traIismit the following report of the operations of my regiment from May 1, 1861, to the occupation of Atlanta: May 1, 1864, the regiment was not brigaded, but attached to the Fourth Division, Twentieth Army Corps, and was stationed at the various stations on the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, between and including the station of Normandy and the city of Murfrees- borough, with headquarters at Christiana, Teun. May 13, 1864, headquarters of the regiment with five companies were statiomied at Duck River h)ridge, Tenn. At this time, in addition to guarding railroad bridges and doing picket duty, it patrolled the railroa Page 112 112 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L from near Tullahoma to Murfreesborough. June 6, 1864, under orders from Brigadier-General Van Cleve, commanding Railroad De- fenses, regiment marched toward Murfreesborough, at which place it arrived on the 8th of June, and where orders were received from General Rousseau, commanding division, to proceed at once to Nash- ville. Regiment arrived at Nashville June 10, and was assigned to post command, to perform city provost-guard duty. On July 16, orders having been received from Major-General Thomas, command- ing Department of the Cumberland, transferring the regiment from the Fourth Division, Twentieth Corps, to the Third Brigade, First Division, Twentieth Corps, and ordering the regiment to proceed at once to the front, the regiment proceeded via Chattanooga to Marietta, Ga., by rail, from which place it marched to the army at the front on the south side of the Chattahoochee River, where it ar- rived and reported to Colonel Robinson, commanding brigade, on the morning of July 21, 1864. On this march the regiment lost by railroad accident, when near Adairsville, Ga., 1 killed and 12 wounded, including 2 commissioned officers. The effective force of the regi- ment at this date was 650; aggregate, 872. July 22, the regiment marched to enemys defenses around Atlanta. While under the works of Atlanta the regiment lost 6 killed and 20 wounded, 2 of whom have since died of their wounds. August 25, the regiment marched to Chattahoochee River. September 4, regiment marched back and encamped in Atlanta. Whole loss by death or discharge since May 1 is 31; by desertion, 5; whole number wounded, 32. Although the regiment was not engaged in any of the severe battles of the campaign, yet I feel that I cannot award too much praise to both the officers and men for their cool, determined courage and patient endurance during the immediate operations against Atlanta, subject as they were to the almost constant fire of the enemy day and night for thirty-five days, during which we were operating against the enemys works in front of the city. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, F. H. WEST. Colonel, Commanding Regime ut. Capt. A. E. LEE, A. A. A. G., 3d Brig., 1st Div., 20th Army Corps. No. 204. Reports of Brig. Gen. John W. Geary, U. S. Army, commanding Second Diviswn. HDQRS. SECOND DIvIsIoN, TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS, Atlanta, Ga., September 15. 1864. COLONEL: In pursuance of orders, I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of my command during the cam- paign just terminated by the capture of Atlanta: The consolidation of the Eleventh and Twelfth Army Corps hay- ing been ordered, the three brigades composing the Second Division of the corps were, with the exception of the O~e hundred and ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, which remaine(i as the uncleus of t~ new Second Brigade, consolidated into two.~the Firs Page 113 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 113 and Third. The First Brigade consisted of the Twenty-eighth and Oiie hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, and the Fifth, Seventh, Twenty-ninth, and Sixty-sixth Regiments of Ohio Volunteers, composing an effective force of 2,846 officers and men, commanded by Col. Charles Candy. The Second Brigade was com- posed of the Twenty-seventh, Seventy-third, and One bindred and ninth Regiments Pennsylvania Volunteers, of the One hundred and nineteeth, One hundred and thirty-fourth, and One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volnuteers, and of the Thirty-third Regi- ment New Jersey Volunteers, containing an effective force of 1,762 officers and men, commanded by Col. Adolph Buschbeck. With the exception of the One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Volun- teers, all the regiments comprising this brigade were formerly con- nected with the Eleventh Corps. The Third Brigade consisted of the Twenty-ninth and One hundred and eleventh Regiments of Penn- sylvania Volunteers, and of the Sixtieth, Seventy-eighth, One hun- dred and second, One hundred and thirty-seventh, and One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers, containing an effective force of 2~643 officers and men, commanded by Col. David Ireland. The artillery attached to the division comprised Independent Pennsylva- nia Battery E, commonly known as Knaps Pennsylvania Battery, and the Thirteenth New York Battery, both commanded by Capt. William Wheeler, as chief of the division artillery, which numbered 256 officers and men effective for the field. The total effective force of the division, including officers and men at the headquarters of the division, was 7,043, the aggregate of officers and men of all con- ditions present in the division being 7,607. At the date of the recep- tion of marching orders, as for some time previously, the First Bri - gade garrisoiied the post of Bridgeport, Ala., and vicinity. The Third Brigade occupied Stevenson and the railroad westward to Anderson. The Second Brigade, lying near the base of Lookout Mountain, formed part of the guard for the valley. On the 1st of May orders were received directing me to convene my division at Bridgeport, at which place Irelands brigade joined me on the even- ing of the 2d. On the morning of the 2d I received a dispatch from Major-General Hooker directing me to hold my command in readi- ness to move, and during the day, from the same source, an order to move on the morning of the 3d toward Chattanooga Valley. May 3, 1864, at 9 a. m. the First and Third Brigades set forward, and after marching until 2 p. m. I halted them at Shellmound in order that my wagon train might reach me without overtasking the mules, many of which had never before been harnessed. A few days previously, under orders from Major-General Thomas, I had de- tached Colonel Pardee, One hundred and forty-seventh Penusyl- vaiiia Volunteers, with 400 men of the First Brigade, to take charge of and man one of the gun-boats recently built at Bridgeport for the purpose of patrolling the Tennessee River westward. The duties required of this detachment were performed, and, having taken up the pontoon bridge at Larkinsville, it was brought safely to Bridgeport, where the gun-boat was turned over to Captain Ed- wards, assistant quarterniaster, and on the evening of the 3d Col- onel Pardee joined me at Shellmound. Another detachment of my division joined me at the same l)lace, being a party of niechanics whom I had detailed to construct, under my personal supervision, a roadway for wagons on. the railroad bridge across the Tennessee ~vt l3ridgeport. May 4. the weather being ~i4try I nu~rcbcd 4 ~rly k~ ~YQh NX~YUI, J?T Page 114 114 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [ca& p. L. dawn, and, with scarcely an incident worthy of note, passed through Whitesides and Lookout Valley, crossed Lookout Mountain, and encamped in the Chattanooga Valley, the distance traveled being twenty-two miles. Here I was joined by Buschbecks brigade, which had marched from Lookout Valley during the afternoon. May 5, my division, for the first time entirely united, marched via Ross Gap under orders to proceed to Gordons Springs, but the roads in that direction being thronged with troops, my orders were changed, and I marched to Post Oak Church, four miles from Riuggold. Near this point the division encamped. May 6, marched thence to Pea Vine Church, which was reached before noon; here the divison en- camped in order of battle. May 7, leaving Pea Vine Church my command crossed Taylors Ridge; passed Gordons Springs, near which I met General Kilpatrick and his command, in the after- noon, in accordance with orders from General Hooker, my Third Brigade was detached to support General Kilpatrick in his move- ment upon Villanow. With the other brigades I reached Thorn- tons farm, on the Rome road, shortly before dusk. Here I en- camped, my line running parallel to the road, which was commanded on my right by a section of the Thirteenth New York Battery. The night passed without attack. MILL CREEK GAP. May 8, I received orders asfollows: March without delay to seize the gap in the Rocky Face Ridge called Babbs, and to establish yourself strongly at that point; take your two brigades and send word as soon as you are in position. Take no wagons and but few ambulances. Having no map of the road or country, I took a citizen as guide and moved as ordered with my two brigades and two batteries of artillery at 11 a. m. The road taken was narrow and hilly, but was by several miles the most direct to the point designated, the dis- tance by it being five miles. On reaching Mill Creek Valley, at the foot of Chattoogata Ridge (named in the order Rocky Face Ridge), my skirmishers came upon the enemys cavalry pickets near Babbs house. These retreated hastily across Mill Creek, pursued by my skirmishers, and made their way to the mountain crest by the only roadthat leading to Dalton. My preparations were im- mediately made for attacking the enemy, who were in plain sight along the crest of the mountain. The entire range here is known as Chattoogata Ridge, one of that numerous class in Northern Georgia to which Mission and Taylors Ridges also belong. Its sides, steep, covered with forest, and corrugated with ridgy spurs and formations of rock, rise abruptly from the banks of Mill Creek, which flows along its base in a northerly direction. The banks of the creek are fringed with marshy thickets, and the creek itself is a sluggish, muddy stream with treacherous bottom. Johns Mount- am is a peak continuous with the ridge, but rising above the re- mainder of it about 200 feet, and situate south by west four miles from Dalton. The main road from La Fayette to Dalton crosses Mill Creek at Halls Mill, thence winds up the steep ascent to an elevation of 800 feet from the valley, andthere crosses over the ridge. This roadway has been cut out from the mountain side and through the palisades which crest the mountain, from which fact comes the name of Dug Gap. Aldng the to p , facing westward for miles on either side of the pass, rise palis~dQs of rocl impossibl Page 115 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 115 to scale and to be passed only through a few narrow clefts filled with loose rocks and wide enough to admit five or six men abreast. This summit I closely scanned while forming for the attack. On either side of the pas~ and along the crest to Johns Mountain, in addition to the natural strength of the position, were breast-works occupied by the enemy, but in what force could only be tested by attack. McGills (Pennsylvania) battery, 3-inch Rodman guns, was placed in position in the field near Babbs house, from which they could reach the crest with their fire, and the Fifth and Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteers and One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, of my First Brigade, were left as guard to the artillery. The One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers and Thirty- third New Jersey Volunteers, of my Second Brigade, were both absent, the former as guard to the wagon train, the latter having been on picket duty. With the rest of my command I crossed the creek in front of Babbs house at 3 p. in., and advanced the One hun- dred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, deployed as skirmishers, up the mountain, followed by Bnschbe~ks brigade on the right and Candys on the left, each disposed in two lines of battle. Knapsacks had been unslung and piled before commencing the ascent. Half way up the firing became lively. The enemy had posted skirmish- ers thickly across the steep face of the ridge, behind rocks, logs, and trees, and their fire was galling and destructive. Our skirmish lines, advancing rapidly, though they had to fairly clamber up the rough ascent, drove those opposed to them back with loss, and reached the foot of the palisades. Mean time my main lines pressed steadily forward under a severe musketry fire from the top of the palisades until the advanced regiments were halted to rest and form on the ground held by our skirmishers. The general line of advance had inclined at an angle toward the Dalton road and my extreme left was now across it. The atmosphere was hot and stifling, and the ascent was one of the gi~atest difficulty. After a halt of fifteen minutes, the palisades were charged impetuously by portions of both biigades, Buschbecks on the right and Candys on both sides of the road. The attack was a most gallant one, officers and men rushing through the few narrow apertures or clambering the preci- pice. Many of them gained the crest, but were met by a tremen- dous fire from a second line of works which were invisible from below, and were shot down or compelled to jump back for their lives. Here hand-to-hand encounters took place, and stones as well as bullets became elements in the combat, the enemy rolling them over the precipice, endangering our troops below. Failing to hold the crest after two separate assaults, our front line was with- drawn about 150 yards and reformed in. preparation for another effort. Knowing that the enemy would hasten re-enforcements to the point attacked, I deemed it important to lose no time. One plan remained to be tried. My rifled battery (McGills) had crossed the creek near Babbs house and taken position on a cleared knoll at the base of the ridge. By my order it now opened a steady and well-directed fire on the enemys position. Under cover of this fire the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, which had just arrived, was ordered to ascend the mountain and attempt to gain the crest. about half a mile to the right of the point of the previous attack, and at a place where the enemy did not show a sfiong force. In the mean time my main body was directed to keep the enemy in their front busi]y engaged and to ~uuport tb.e movement promptl Page 116 116 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L~ by again Charging the crest in their front as soon as Cheers from the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers should indicate their SUC- cess on the enemys flank. The order was promptly executed, but it was found impossible by the Thirty-third New Jersey to gain the palisades at the point aimed at on account of their high, precipi- tous formation, and they were obliged to oblique a little to the left. There finding a few narrow apertures they rushed through, where but two or three could climb abreast, and the first of them reaching the crest their loud cheers were re-echoed along the lines. At this signal the other regiments rushed again to the assault, and portions of the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers and One hundred and thirty-fourth and One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers agaih reached the summit, but it was impossible to hold it. So few at a time could clamber through the narrow clefts that the enemy overwhelmed them and forced them off the cliffs. During the several assaults to the right of the pass the Twenty-ninth Ohio Veteran Volunteers had fought heroically on the left of it, and having lost very heavily the Fifth and Sixty-sixth Ohio Vol- unteers had been brought up to its support. It was now dusk, and official information was brought me from Colonel Ireland, com- manding my Third Brigade, that the movement on Snake Creek Gap was successful, audit was in full possession of the Army of the Ten- nessee. The object of my attack having been fully accomplished by securing the attention of the enemy while General McPhersons movement was made on Snake Creek Gap, I deemed further contin- uance of the action unnecessary and decided to withdraw to the foot of the mountain. Two sections of McGills battery were bronght across Mill Creek at Halls Mill, and from a position at the foot of the ridge and on the left of the road they kept up a continuous fire on the enemy. The Fifth, Seventh, and Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteers, which had not been seriously engaged, were 50 deployed as to cover the movement. Our dead and wounded were all removed to the field hospital, and & y entire command was with- drawn and encamped around and near Babbs house, such disposi- tion being made of the troops as to hold the position against attack from any direction. During the night breast-works were constructed encircling our encampment in an almost continuous line. Irelands brigade, having marched from Snake Creek Gap, rejoined me about 10 p. m. The work assigned to this brigade had been successfully performed. In conjunction with General Kilpatricks cavalry, it had marched from Gordons Springs to Villanow, and from thence to Snake Creek Gap, which it held until General McPherson arrived there, thus covering the movements of the Army of the Tennes- see in that vicinity from the observation of the enemy. For the particulars of this expedition I respectfully refer to the official reports of the operations of Colonel Irelands brigade. I learned from prisoners and deserters that the troops opposed to us in this action comprised a brigade of Arkansas infantry, two regi- ments of Kentucky cavalry, and Cleburnes division, which was brought up as support during the pending of the battle; also, that the enemy lost in killed 69, which exceeded the iiumber killed in my command, indicatincr that their ~asua]ties at least equaled mine. To Col. Charles Canny, commanding First Brigade, I am indebted for his promptness and efficiency in handling his troops under a persistent and galling lire. Captain Wheeler, niy chief of artillery, proved himself a master hand in this his first action. under my com Page 117 CHAP. L] flEPORTS ETC.ARMY OF TIlE CUMBERLAND. 117 mand. I must mention with special commendation Captains Davis:, Veale, and Lambert, of my staff, who exhibited more than ordinary gallantry, forming the troops, and assisting personally in the heroic assaults made to the very summit of the ridge. Lieutenant-Colonel Flynn and Major Fitzpatrick, of the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers; Colonel Fitch and Lieutenant-Colonel Hayes, of the Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteers; Lieutenant-Colonel Jackson, of the One hundred and thirty4ourth, and Lieutenant-Colonel Allen, of the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers; Lieutenant- Colonal Fourat, of the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, and Major Cresson, Seventy-third Peiinsylvania Volunteers, also deserve special mention. They with their regiments sustained the burden of the conflict amid performed their duty in the most trying positions. Capt. H. C. Bartlett, Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, an officer of great bravery and merit, was killed at the head of his company after he had reached the crest of the palisades. The loss in the Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteers was particularly severe. Colonel Fitch and Lieutenant-Colonel Hayes, two of my best field officers, both received wounds that will probably disable them for further service in the field. The adjutant of that regiment was mortally and several of the line officers were severely wounded. Major Fitz- patrick, Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, a most gallant officer, was wounded by three bullets passing through both legs. Casualties in battle of Mill Greek Gap, May 8, 1864. Killed. Wounded. Missing. Aggregate. commissioned officers 3 12 15 Enlisted men 46 245 51 342 Total 49 257 51 357 May 9~ 10, and 11, the division remained encamped near the foot of the mountain , guarding the approaches to and from it for a dis- tance of five miles. In compliance with orders from Major-General Hooker, early on the morning of the 11th I sent one regiment of my division, the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, to the trace on my left, where it relieved two of Butterfields regiments. May 12, my whole command was relieved by the cavalry division under Col. Edward McCook, and I marched to and through Snake Creek Gap, encamping a short distamice beyond its eastward opening. May 13, marched to a farm near Isaac Kino from Resaca, and at 3.45 p. m. bs house, two and a half miles formed in columns of battalions across a narrow road leading into the maui road from Dalton to Cal- houn, Butterfields division being in our immediate front, and Will- iamns in our front and left. At 7 p. m. formed line of division front, occupying Williams position, covering the main road from Dalton to Rome, and throwing up a line of works. The First Brigade, resting its left upon the road, was deployed up the hill on the right, the Third and Second Brigades occupying the works upon the left. BATTLE OF RESACA. May 14, at 4 p. in., in accordance with orders, I moved with my First and Third Brigades, following the First Division past the rear of the army to the extreme left on the Dalton and Resaca main road Page 118 118 T111~ ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. rOHAP. L. at which point the enemy. making a strong attack, had already gained some advantage. The distance marched was about fonr miles through fields and woods. Being delayed by the time occu- pied in taking position by the division preceding me, it was after dark when my command reached the position assigned it. The two brigades were placed in line on the left of Williams division, cover- ing the Dalton road; Irelands brigade, being the extreme left flank of the army, was refused in line. These dispositions were completed and a connected picket-line established before midnight. Th eenemy (Stevensons division) had been met in their successful onset by the advance of our corps, and driven back quickly in confusion to their main lines. We passed the night in quiet, having hastily erected breast-works of rails and logs. May 15, at 3 a. m. Buschbecks bri- gade, which had been left behind by orders from the major-general commanding the corps, arrived and formed on Irelands left, and in his rear. My artillery and trains also came up dnring the night. At 7 a. m. I received orders to send a strong reconnoitering party, with a staff officer, to explore eastward toward the railroad. The Sixtieth New York Volunteers, Colonel Godard, and Seventy-eighth New York Volunteers, Lieutenant-Colonel Chatfield, were detailed for the purpose, and accompanied by Captain Forbes, inspector on my staff, performed the duty, striking the railroad near Isaac Adams house, where they ascertained the enemys cavalry to be J)osted, and also found onr outposts from McCooks cavalry com- mand. By 11 a. m. they had returned, and in accordance with orders by which our entire corps was directed to attack the enemy at that hour, my division moved to the right about three-fourths of a mile, and there formed column for attack. Owing to the extremely rough and hilly nature of the ground, and the small compass within which the entire corps was to operate in the first charge, the only formation by which my comman(l could be handled to advantage was that of column by regiments. Irelands brigade was formed in advance; next Buschbeck; last Candys. The position occupied by the enemy was one strongly intrenched on an irregular conglomerate of hills, with spurs running in every direction. The general direction of their main lines of intrench- ments on these hills inclined northeastward toward a bend in the Connesauga River, forming a refused ri~ht flank to their army. On most of the elevations they had batteries protected by earth-works of various descriptions, and so disposed as to sweep in every direc- tion the lines of approach. The very irregular formation of the ground gave the enemy unusual facilities for cross-firing and en- filading the ground to be passed over, and they, in posting both their artillery and infantry, availed themselves fully of these advantages. The hills, steep and rough, were thickly wooded; th~ narrow ravines between, generally cleared. Immediately in front of the position on which my command formed for the attack, a small road passed down a narrow ravine running from the enemys main line to the Dal- ton road. Everything being. in readiness the advance was ordered. Irelands brigade crossed a ravine and a hill swept by the enemys artillery and musketry fire, and drove the enemy impetuously from another hill, and, turning a little to the right, charged with wild. ringing cheers for the capture of a battery, which from a key posi- tion was dealing death on every side. At the same moment on Ire- lands left a portion of Butterfields division was racing with him for the same deadly prize. The advance of both commands reache Page 119 CHAP. Li REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF TIlE CIJMBERLKND. 119 the battery nearly together, the One hundred and eleventh Penn- sylvania Volunteers, of Irelands brigade, under Col. George A. Cobham, leading and forcing its way through the jaws of death, till they had their hands upon the guns and their colors on the earth-works, from which part of the gunners had been driven and the rest killed or captured. This work was a sunken one at the crest of the hill, and open toward its rear. Twenty yards in rear was a line of strong breast-works, from which a deadly shower of bullets poured around and into the battery, rendering it impossible for men to live there. Cobham, with that cool and accurate judgment which never forsook him, formed his line, now augmented by other por- tions of the brigade, within fifteen yards of the guns, where by the formation of the ground his troops were less exposed to the terrible fire, while at the same time his own muskets covered the battery from the front. During the advance of Irelands brigade a body of troops from another division, sweeping through the brigade, had sev- ered it, and by my orders all of it, excepting three regiments, were posted in reserve, and Colonel Cobham was directed to take com- mand of the three regiments, which had now silenced and held under command of their guns the battery. Three regiments of Buschbecks brigade, which had advanced gallantly, driving the enemy from two hills on the left of Cobham, were not far from him. With these three regiments Colonel Lockman was now ordered to report to Colonel Cobham, which he did promptly. Between 3 and 4 p. m. I received orders from Major-General Hooker, commanding the corps, to relieve whatever of General Butterfields division was then holding position in the front line. Half of my Second and Third Brigades were then with Cobham. From the remainder of my command the order was at once complied with, and all of General Butterfields troops were relieved, and by the direct order of Major-General Hooker, as well as my own, Colonel Cobham was directed to make every effort to secure and bring off the battery in his front. To this end I sent him as re-enforcements the Fifth Ohio Volunteers from Candys brigade and other regiments from the Second and Third Brigades, numbering in all ten regiments, and invested him with full command of all the troops at that isolated point. I had now sent him one half of my entire division. Our lines were now strengthened and established in readiness for further operations, General Williams division being formed entirely on my left, and General Butterfields division being wholly withdrawn and posted in reserve. Musketry firing was kept up during the afternoon and night, and strong works were thrown up on the hills occupied by our main lines. In the isolated position held by Cobham it was impossible to erect even a slight barricade without receiving a terrible fire from the ene- my fifty yards distant. In front of my left and Williams right was a long, cleared field occupying two hills and a narrow ravine, and ex- tending to a wooded hill on which was the enemys main line. In front of my right was a field occupying a long, wide ravine, extend- ing from the right of my line to a cleared hill on which was also the enemys main line. Through this ravine ran the road previously re- ferred to. Across the ravine to my right were lines of intrench- ments held by the Fourth Corps and facing nearly eastward at right angles to my front. In front of the center of my main line a series of timbered spurs and knobs extended half a mile toward the ene- mvs main lines to the detached position held by Cobham. The troop Page 120 120 TI-W ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. RIHAP. L. sent to his support by me were so disposed as to hold his flank as well as possible. The only route of communication with him was by way of these timbered ridges, which were swept in most places by musketry and artillery fire from ~he enemys main lines. About ~ p. m. the enemy (Stevensons division) deboubhed from the woods in front of my left and General Williams right, and charged in column with the effort to gain possession of the ridges in our front. The attempt, if successful, would have exposed Cobhani to attack from every side and have forced him to abandon his position, but the enemys attack, though a spirited one, failed. A tremendous fire concentrated on him from the lines of niy division and those of General Williams almost destroyed his leading regiments (of Browns rebel brigade) and sent the attacking column back in con- fusion to their intrenchments, after half an hour of sharp fight- ing. In this affair time artillery on both sides took an active part, canister and shrapnel being principally used. During the engage- ment Colonel Ireland was wounded by a piece of shell, and the command of his brigade devolved upon Colonel Cobham. That officer being already intrusted with the command of six regiments an(l the special work of securing the battery in his front, I directed Col. William Rickards, commanding Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, to assume conimand of such regiments as remaimmed in the main line. Wheelers battery had taken position in my line be- hind log works constructed for the purpose. About dusk Colonel Cobham reported to me in person and received instructions to dig through the works in front of the guns and bring them off with drag-ropes during the night. The necessary tools and ropes were sent out and the work performed with alacrity and tact by the offi- cers and men under his immediate supervision. In the darkness of the night the men crept silently on hands and knees to the little fort and carefully renioved the logs, earth-works, and stones in froiit of the four guns. At midnight all was ready. The drag-ropes were attached and manned; a line of brave men lay with pieces aimed at the crest of the hill, and at one effort the guns were drawn out and taken rattling down the hill. The enemy on the alert, sprang over their breast-works and furiously attacked Cobliams line. The sharp musketry fire aroused all our troops. Those in the intrenchments to our right across the ravine, not knowing the mean- ing of it, evidently believed it to be an attack upon their main line, and opened a tremendous musketry fire, munch of which poured into Cobhams lines from his right and rear. Word was quickly sent them and their firing was stopped. Cobham held his positiomi, drove back the enemy, and sent the gnus, four 12-poumider brass pieces, to my headquarters. This important achievement was immediately re- ported in writing by me to Major-General Hooker, commanding the corps, and by my order the four pieces were the next day turned over to time ordnance department of the corps. In concluding the report of the battle of Resaca, I must award the highest praise to Co]. George A. Ccbhani, One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, whose distinguished bravery, persistence, and coolness of judgment contributed so munch to our success. The officers and men temporarily assigned to his com- mand emmtered heartily into the performance of the duty allotted them while death threatened on every side. Th~ positiomi taken and held, and the duty performed, including the capture of a strongly intrenched and well-defended battery, were such as required n Page 121 CHAP. L.i I1Ei~Oi~T8, t~TC.AflMY OP TIlE CtIMI3EREAND. 121 ordinary amount of skill and heroism. Colonel Lockmnan and Lieu- tenant-Colonels Randall, Kilpatrick, Lloyd, and Fourat, with the troops under their command, rendered good service in their execu- tion of all orders, the execution of which was intrusted to Colonel Cobham. Colonels Candy and ireland, and Captain Wheeler, my chief of artillery, performed their important shares in the work bravely, skillfnlly, and efficiently. Lieut. Col. E. F. Lloyd, One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, fell mortally wounded at the head of his regiment while charging the enemys battery. In. the same charge, Capt. Charles Woeltge, One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, lost his life, being shot while his hand was on the cannon. casualties in battle of Resaca, Ga. Killed. Wounded. Missing. Aggregate. Commissioned officers 2 5 Enlisted men 21 210 25l~ Total 23 215 28 266 May 16, shortly befom~e daylight (in the morning) it was discov- ered that the enemy had evacuat~d, which was immediately com- municated to General Hooker. The Sixtieth New York Volunteers was sent to reconnoiter in the direction of Resaca. W ith my entire command in advance of the corps, I followed closely to within a mile of Resaca, where I turned to the left, and after waiting for or- ders upwards of an hour at the crossing of the Newtowu road, and ascertaining that the ferry at Newtown could not be crossed, I pro- ceeded eastward to Fites Ferry, which was reached about 9 a. m. Here I crossed half of my command in a ferry-boat, which was brought from the opposite shore, the other half, with the artillery, crossing a quarter of a mile below, the water at the ford being about three feet in depth. Passing through the cavalry command of Gen- eral Stoneman, I pressed on to McClures Ferry, on the Coosawattee (a beautiful stream~ 100 yards in width), on the southern banks of which I found the enemys scouts. . Posting a section of artillery on a prominent knoll commanding the opposite bank, to protect the passage, I crossed my infantry on two old ferry-boats, upon which I subsequently constructed a bridge, over which the artillery and wagons of my own and other divisions of the corps were crossed during the night, and on the following morning encamped about a mile south of the ferry. May 17, at 1 p. m. marched out the Re- saca and Adairsville road, camping near the junction of the Adairs- ville and Calhoun road, about four miles from Calhoun. May 18, broke camp at 8.30 a. m; and made a forced march of about fifteen miles to the foot of Gravelly Plateau, on the Cassville road, eight miles from Kingston, where I encamp~d, Butterfield in my front, Williams in my rear. May 19, being ordered to send one regiment on a reconnaissance toward Kingston, and to be ready to support it with the entire division, 1 sent out the Fifth Ohio Volunteers, and soon after, under further orders, followed with the whole command, marching across Gravelly Plateau in a southerly direction, through unbroken forests, over deep ravines, moving my artillery with great difficulty. I connected with the Fourteenth Corps at 10.30 a. m. I moved until in sight of the i~ailroad at Kingston, then moving east- Page 122 122 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. ward, and at 3 p. rn. Connected with Butterfield at Prices house, on the Cassyille and Kingston road. Here I found Butterfield in line of battle, shelling the enemy in the woods beyond. By a reconnais- sance sent out toward the railroad, I connected with Newtons divis- iou, of the Fourth Corps, and then moved forward (crossing Two- Run Creek) south of the main road to Cassville, pressing the rear guard of the retreating enemy and capturing a number of prison- ers. Formed line, with the Fourth Corps on my right, Butterfield and Williams on my left. Artillery and musketry firing upon the evacuating foe continued until long after dark, when my command went into camp half a mile west of Cassville, near Pendegrasts house. May 20, 21, and 22, remained in camp, inspected my command, and prepared in every way for the further prosecution of the campaign. On 1~he 20th received orders to be in readiness to march on the 23d with twenty days rations, and to send all sick and wounded to the rear. May 23, the term of service of the Twenty-seventh Pennsyl- vania Volunteers (Col. A. Buschbeck) having expired, it returned home. By the departure of Colonel Buschbeck. Col. J. T. Lock- man, One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, being senior officer present, was placed in command of the Second Brigade; marched at 6 a. in., following Butterfield, and crossed the Etowah on pontoon bridge near Milams Bridge, encaniping on high ground one and a half miles south of the river, Williams on my right and Butterfield on my left. May 24, under orders from General Hooker to push the enemy across Raccoon Creek toward Allatoona, I broke camp at daylight and pushed rapidly to the creek, resting a line of skirmishers on it to hold the Alabama road. In this position, cover- ing the movement of Williams and Butterfield toward Burnt Hick- ory, I remained until noon, when I was relieved by the Twenty- third Corps. I then moved to the right, through fie an woods, in two parallel columns, with skirmishers moving by the flank along the creek, which I crossed about noon, passing through a deep ravine and up the sides of a spur of the Allatoona range. Reaching the summit, I halted the column, and going in person to the creek, about 200 yards above the point where my troops h~d passed, found the artillery and entire transportation of the corps detained on account of the miserable condition of the road. After bridging the creek (at this point almost impassable) and cutting a road along the moun- tain side, up which the trains had to pass, I remained until the artil- lery and wagons had all crossed, and then moving on through dense woods, giving the road to the artillery and transportation, took the road to Burnt Hickory, a short distance beyond which I encamped, on the extreme right, Williams on my left. NEW HOPE CHURCH. May 25, at 7 a. in. I marc~hed with my command, taking the road to Dallas via bridge across Pumpkin Vine Creek at Owens Mill. Williams and Butterfields divisions, moving, respectively, by roads on my right and left, were to cross the creek by other bridges. The point of concentration ordered was to be Dallas (see order of march for May 25, dated May 24, headquarters Department of the Cuinberland). The major-general commanding corps and myself, with our staffs and escort, preceded the troops to the bridge at Owens Mill, which we found burning, having just been fired. Page 123 CRAP. L.1 T~EPORT~ ETC.ARMY OF TIlE CUMBERLANI). 123 While engaged in extinguishing the flames and repairing the bridge we were fired upon from the hill opposite, proving that the enemy were here in onr front. A portion of Major-General Hookers cav- alry escort fording the creek, deployed and advanced on the opposite side through the woods, driving before them a short distance what proved to be an ontpost of twenty-five cavalrymen. My infantry soon came up, and the repairs to the bridge being finished by the pioneer corps, the entire division crossed; the Seventh Ohio Volun- teers preceding, deployed as skirmishers, advanced rapid] y in the direction of New Hope Church, Candys brigade leading. Near Hawkins house, one and a half miles from the bridge, our skirmish- ers became heavily engaged with those, of the enemy, and almost immediately a furious charge was made upon us. Our skirmishers resisted. Candys brigade was deployed into line on the double-quick, and after a sharp engagement the charge was repulsed. The skir- mish line was now re-enforced, and extended to the length of a mile by the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers. The remaining four regiments of Candys brigade were deployed in line of battle, and, supported by my other two brigades, moved forward, attack- ing and driving steadily for half a mile a heavy force of Hoods corps, which opposed us. From prisoners captured we learned that Hoods entire corps was in our front, and Hardees not far off, in the direction of Dallas. My division was isolated, at least five miles from the nearest supporting troops, and had been sustaining a sharp conflict with the enemy for four hours. Close in my front was an overwhelming force. My command was, by order of the major-general commanding the corps (who was with me), halted and formed on a ridge in the woods, advantageous for defense, and a slight barricade of logs hastily thrown up. My skirmish lines were deployed to a still greater extent than before, and ordered to keep up an aggressive fire, the object being to deceive the enemy as to our weakness by a show of strength. During this halt a charge made by a brigade of the enemy in column up on that part of my skirmish line occupied by the Seventh Ohio Volunteers was handsomely repulsed. The skirmish line there formed nearly a right angle to- ward the enemy, who charged upon the center line, not seeing that upon their flank. When the three regiments neared the angle they were met by a sharp fire in front and a heavy enfilading fire from their left flank, and retreated in hasty disorder and with considei~a- ble loss. Orders had been sent, as soon as the enemy was found in force in my front, by the major-general commanding corps, to Gen- erals Butterfield and Williams to march their (livisions to the point where mine was engaged. By 5 p. in. both had come up and massed, Williams on my right and Butterfield on my left and rear. Each division was quickly formed for attack in columns by brigades, Williams leading, Butterfield next, my division as a reserve, and the corps advanced upon the enemy. In the advance Butterfields brigades moved toward the flanks, leaving me in support of Will- iams, who had been heavily engaged, driving the enemy some dis- tance. I received, orders to push forward and relieve his troops. This was between 6 and 7p. m. The movement ordered for my divis- ion was made with great rapidity, through a dense woods, swept by a very heavy artillery and musketry fire. The discharges df canister and shell from the enemy were heavier than in any other battle of the campaign in which my command were engaged. The troops of Gen- eral Williams division were relieved by this movement, and Cob Page 124 124 THE ATLANTA CAMPAmN. (CHAP. L. hams brigade and portions of Candys brigade engaged the enemy furiously at short range, driving him again until after dark, when my command was halted close under the enemys batteries and in- trenchments near New Hope Church. The night was intensely dark, and a very severe thunder-storm, with cold, pelting rain, added to the gloom. It was, therefore, impossible to form a regular line with the troops, and all the dispositions of them we could make was by the fitful flashes of lightning. Breast-works were thrown up as fast as possible during the night, and the dead and wounded were all cared for before morning. May 26, when dawn came I found the position held by my troops to be a ridge of considerable natural strength confronting another ridge at a distance of from 80 yards on the left to 300 yards on the right, on which were the enemys main lines. Around us in every direction were thick woods. The road to New Hope Church passed through my lines occupied by Candys brigade, the flank of which, on the left of the road, was not in connection with any other troops. At this point near the road my lines were closest to those opposing us, and sharpshooters from Candys brigade were so posted as to command a battery in his front, preventing the enemy from working his guns, excepting now and then to deliver an occa- sional shot. Another battery in Cobhams front was similarly com- manded by sharpshooters from his brigade. Strong skirmish lines were posted along our front and drove the enemys skirmishers into their main line of intrenchments and kept them there for the most p art during the succeeding days that we remained in this position. The battle of the 25th was altogether in the woods, affording no opportunity for the use of artillery on our side. In my front this day I ascertained that the enemy had seventeen pieces of artillery well intrenched in their second line of works on top of the ridge occupied by theni. This line of works was very strong, with re-en- tering angles. From my skirmish line it could be closely recon- noitered, being distant only about 100 yards. In addition to this they occupied iii strong force a line of breast-works nearer us at the foot of the ridge. To this work their skirmishers were all driven, and my skirmishers, advanced to the farthest point possible, were ordered to hold them there and to cover with their own fire, if pos- sible, every piece of artillery posted in our front. Directions were aho given when night came for the construction of log rifle-pits of the V pattern for the protection of my skirmishers and sharpshoot- ers, the number of casualties aniong them being quite large during the day. At noon troops of General Stauleys division, Fourth Corps, tame up and connected on my left by a refused line, and by order of Major-General Thomas relieved five regiments of Candys brigade, which had held the left of the road since the evening of yesterday. My entire division was now formed on the right of the road from left to right, in the following order: Candys brigade, Lockmans, then Coburns, brigade, of Butterfields division, and on his right Cobhams brigade, of my division. Two-thirds of each bri- gade formed the front line. The remaiiider was I)iaced in reserve near the foot of the ridge. Under protection of our sharpshooters breast-works were erected during the day, and, wherever possible, the timber in front was slashed, forming an abatis. All of my artillery, twelve pieces, was placed in position along my line during the day and night. The enemy made frequent sorties, attempting to drive in my skirmishers, establish theii~ own line, and preven Page 125 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF TILE CUMBERLAND. 125 our throwing up works, but in every case they were driven back with severe loss. Their artillery was rendered almost entirely inef- ficient by the constant watchfulness of our sharpshooters, and our works progressed rapidly. After dusk, Cobhams brigade, being re- lieved by Wards, of Butterfields division, took the place held in line by Coburn, thus bringing my entire command into a connected line. My losses during yesterday and to-day were 376 killed, wounded, and missing. A full statement of them will be found hereto ap- pended. I have to enumerate among the dead, fallen in the battle of New Hope Church, Col. John H. Patrick, Fifth Ohio Volunteers, a brave officer, who had served with his regiment since April, 1861, and here fell mortally wounded by a canister-shot, and Lieut. Joseph W. Hitt, of Colonel Candys staff, a promising young officer. My three brigade commanders, Colonels Candy, Lockman, and Cobham, all displayed personal gallantry and performed their whole duty in the most efficient manner. The behavior of the officers and men under their command was excellent throughout. For twenty-four hours they were actively engaged with the enemy without oppor- tunity to cook a single meal or make a cup of coffee. I sustained a personal loss in the capture of Capt. L. R. Davis, of the Seventh Ohio Volunteers, who had served as aide-de-camp on my staff for two years and had earned a wide-spread reputation for his extrenie gallantry and personal daring. May 27, lively skirmishing all day, our sharpshooters preventing the enemy from free use of their gnus (artillery). The enemy made occasional attempts to drive in our skirmishers, but were each time driven back to their intrenchments with heavy loss. My artillery kept up a destructive fire, enfilading portions of the enemys works. In this constant, watchful war between skirmishers, kept up night and day, here as elsewhere in similar positions during this cam- paign, my troops thoroughly proved their superiority over the en- emy as sharpshooters, invariably driving them from their post. During the 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st days of May our position and general daily routine of artillery practice and sharpshooting were unchanged. Small out-works for the protection of skirmishers were thrown up at every available point, thus diminishing my daily returns of casualties. From the 25th of May until the 1st of June my entire division was under fire, without an hour of relief. Ow- ing to the proxiniity of the lines, and the nature of the ground, no one, whether in front or rear, could rest quietly with any assurance of safety. No opportunity being afforded for proper shelter, rest, and diet, the necessary result of this series of operations was a large increase of sickness. Casualties in battle at New Hope Ghurch, Ga. Killed. XVounded, Missing. Aggregate. Commissioned officers 3 ~~. 1 21 Enlisted men 49 422 17 488 Total 52 439 18 509 June 1, being relieved by Harrows division, of the Fifteenth Corps, I withdrew my command from the works and, forming in the Dal- las road, marched to the rear of the left of Johnsons division, of th Page 126 126 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGK~{. [CHAP. L. Fourteenth Corps, where the division encamped, with Butterfield on the right and Williams on the left. June 2, moved still farther to the left in the direction of Allatoona Church, within about two and a half miles of which I placed my command in position on a thickly wooded ridge in rear and in support of the Twenty-third Corps. During the day heavy storms of rain and hail prevailed, making the ground heavy, and swelling the creeks so as to render them almost impassable. Active artillery and musketry fire in the front, during which many shots passed through my camp, in which also several shells exploded. June 3, 4, and 5, remained in same position. On the 3d the Third Brigade was detached, and at 4 p. in. proceeded to the bridge on the Acworth road over Allatoona Creek, with orders to hold the bridge and the ford. -It found the bridge in a shattered condition, but placed it in good order, remaining at this point dur- ing the 4th and 5th. June 6, the enemy having evacnated the works in the immediate front of the army, the division marched to the Marietta road, encamping on Hulls farm, near the junction of the roads leading to Big Shanty and to Lost Mountain, Butterfield and Williams on the right, the Fourth Corps upon the left. June 7, 8, 9, 10, ii, and 12, remained in same position, having thrown up breast-works to cover the roads approaching my front, adVancing my skirmishers and feeling the enemy, who were found fortifying the ridges connecting Lost Mountain and Pine Hill. On the 7th Col. E H. Jones, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volun- teers, having reported for duty, and being the senior officer, was as- signed to the command of the Second 13rigade. On the 10th orders were received to move on the Marietta road toward Kenesaw Station, but the Fourth and Fourteenth Corps, occupying the road with troops and trains, prevented any movement on the part of my com- mand. On the 11th, the term of service of the Seventh Ohio Volun- teers, Lieutenant-Colonel McClelland, having expired, the regiment departed for the North. During its long connection with my divis- ion, this regiment, by gallant service upon many fields, on which it lost heavily, earned for itself a reputation of which Ohio may well be proud. June 13, by direction of the major-general commanding corps, I moved at noon with my three brigades and two batteries of artillery to the right of the Marietta road, passed through the in- trenched lines of Williams division, and formed on a wooded spur projecting at right angles from his line of works. My left hete con- nected with the right of Stanleys division, of the Fourth Corps, near Williams left. The general front of the Fourth and Twentieth Corps was southward; my troops in the new position taken faced nearly east. My right rested near one of the principal branches ot Allatoona Creek, omY the north bank of which were my pickets, on the other those of the enemy, between whom skirmishing was main- tained. From this position to the summit of Pine Hill was about 1,200 yards in direct line of fire. The enemy, reaching from Kene- saw Mountain on the right to Lost Mountain on the left, held this summit as an advanced post in front of their center, their main line curving around in rear of it. Pine Hill is very steep, conical in form, and by far the highest between Kenesaw and Lost Mountain. On its summit were batter- ies strongly intrenched, and aronud the hill, a short distance below the summit, were circumvallating works held in force. A signal station was also in full operation on this eminence, which commanded a view of the position and movements of our army. Now coin Page 127 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 127 menced the work for its reduction. During the day my front was strongly intrenched and my skirmish lines were advanced well out toward the hill. Under the supervision of Captain Wheeler, my chief of artillery, McGills battery of 3-inch rifled guns was posted in our works, and the guns were trained upon the summit. June 14, early this morning my First and Second Brigades were brought up and massed respectively in rear of Irelands right and left; Mc- Gills battery opened upon the enemys position on the summit of Pine Hill and kept up an accurate and effective firing by battery during the day, with occasional replies from the enemy. I noticed a group of rebel officers collected near some tents near the summit; calling Captain McGills attention to it, I directed him to bring his battery to bear on the spot. The shells struck in the midst of and around the group, causing evident consternation among them and their immediate retreat. Prisoners afterward taken pointed out that as the spot where Lieutenant-General Polk was killed. June 15, it was discovered that Pihe Hill had been evacuated during the night; our skirmish line facing southward was immediately pushed forward across open fields to a stream in the woods running westward from the hill, while troops from General Stanleys division, on my left, occupied the summit, and reversing the works, planted batteries there. Generals Sherman, Thomas, Hooker, Howard, Stanley, and others, myself among them, were soon assembled at that point, from which the relative positions held by the two armies were readily de- termined. A lively artillery engagement was then progressing sev- eral miles to our left, along the railroad in front of Kenesaw, also far to the right in the direction of Lost Mountain. At noon, in pur- suance of orders from Major-General Hooker, I advanced my divis- ion (Candys brigade leading) from our line of works in a south- easterly direction one mile, crossing two streams, until we reached a position in the woods to the right of and not far from Pine Hill. Here my command was halted and formed, each brigade in two linesIrelands on the right, Candys on the left, and Jones in the center. This advance was covered by the One hundred and forty- seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers deployed as skirmishers. The skirmish line drove in that of the enemy, and took possession of a line of works on the flank of Pine Hill which the enemy had not yet quite completed. The ground on which my division was now placed was entirely in the woods, and formed a series of steep ridges with narrow ravines between, their general inclination being east and west, with fre- quent deviations by way of irregular spurs and small hills; no troops connected with me on either right or left. The One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers was immediately deployed in skirmish line to my left, and formed connection with the Fourth Corps skirmishers at the base of Pine Hill, three-quarters of a mile distant from my left flank. The One hundred and eleventh Penn- sylvania Volunteers was deployed in like manner in front of Ireland and to his right, but could make no connection with any troops in that direction. While making these dispositions, I received orders from the major-general commanding the corps to push forward at once in assault upon the enemy. The orders were brought to me verbally by Lieutenant-Colonel Perkins, assistant adjutant-general, and Colonel Fessenden, aide-de-camp, who added that at the same time the Fourth Corps would assault to my left and Butterfields division to my right, 2 p. m. being the hour for the concerted move Page 128 128 TILE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. inent. At 2.15 p. in. I advanced rapidly with my entire command, formed as stated above, Major-General Hooker then being present. The enemy, in heavy force, was encountered at once, and the battle became severe, lasting until after dark. All of my brigades were handled very handsomely by their commanders, preserving their formation in two lines while advancing, and fighting desperately over very rough and timbered ridges. The enemy were driven from two ridges, which they held with rifle-pits strongly occupied, and my troops charged impetuously up to the very mouths of their caii- non, which were in a line of powerful works on a high ridge which forms part of the chain south of Pine Hill and connecting Kenesaw with Lost Mountain. Here the fighting was desperate. The enemy, driven with heavy loss into powerful intrenchments, on which they had bestowed a weeks labor in preparation, and in which, in my front, they used eighteen pieces of artillery, fought from these works, knowing that if they were carried by us all to them was lost. In front of them the timber was slashed, and strong abatis, and also chevaux-de-frise of pointed stakes, had been formed. Their artil- lery, which had played steadily into my ranks, was now used with redoubled effort. My troops, charging into the abatis, in some places within fifty yards of the guns, by dark had silenced many of them. There had been no co-operating attack on either my right or my left, both of which the enemy had attempted to flank during our assault. This attempt of theirs was repulsed without checking my advance, the attack on my right being met by a regiment from the second line of Irelands brigade changing front to the right, that on our left by a regiment from the second line of Candys brigade changin~ front to the left. The One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volun- teers, under Lieutenant-Colonel Jackson, as skirmishers, also ren- dered most effective service, holding the ground between Candy and the Fourth Corps, and following up our movement with the right of his line. Darkness coming on the battle diminished to heavy skirmish firing, the enemy also keeping up a brisk enfilading artillery fire upon us from their works extending beyond my left. My lines were established in the position gained close to the enemys main works. So near were the opposing forces that it was extremely hazardous to attempt the construction of breast-works.~ The sound of an ax was the signal for a volley of bullets and canister from the enemy, but by cutting timber some distance in the rear, and carrying it up by the help of old logs, and the active use of the spade, a tolerable line of irregular intrenchments was thrown up in our front during the night. I ascertained that the position held by Irelands brigade was in the opening of a wide re-entering angle of the enemys works, thus exposing him to a severe fire of artillery .and musketry from both flanks as well as from his front. His brigade, which in this position was within a very few yards of the enemy (so close indeed that the slightest word could be heard by the opposing forces), was toward morning quietly withdrawn about 150 yards to the rear, thus forming a refused line on my right flank. In his front a strong log breast-work was finished by morning. My skirmish line con- nec~ted during the night with tbat of Butterfields to my right. At 5 p. m. Williams division had come up and massed in my rear. Colonel Robinsons brigade, of that division; reported to me for orders, and by my direction took position in line on a small spur ~boiit 150 y~rd~ iu re~r of t1~~ ccv~ter Qf my line, On Uds spur l~i~ Page 129 CRAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 129 troops erected a temporary breast-work of logs. About the same time Knipes brigade, of Williams division, formed on Irelands re- fused right and Rugers brigade on Candys refused left. Knipes brigade was withdrawn from that position in the night after my skirmishers had connected with Butterfields. The nature of the uround on which the battle of Pine Hill was fought prevented the use of artillery on my part. During the night works with embra- sures were constructed on the left of my line with the purpose of using them the next day. My thanks are due to Brigadier-General Williams, coin nianding First Division of this corps, for his courtesy in tendering me the services of Colonel Robinsons brigade; also, to Colonel Robinson for his promptness in responding to my wishes. His brigade, although not brought into action, was placed in a posi- tion in reserve, where in case of attack by the enemy it would have mudered efficient service. Colonels Candy, Jones, and Ireland deserve the highest commendation for the manner in which their respective brigades were maneuvered. Colonels Cobham and Pardee and Lieutenant-Colonel Jackson, in command of a very extended skirmish line, conducted their advance with skill and gallantry. Indeed it is difficult to select names for special mention in this bat- tle where every officer and man acted with heroic determinatioii. The members of my staff rendered me quick, intelligent, and un- wearied service. The proportion of casualties among officers in my command was unusually great; amoiig them Captain Veale, assist- ant commissary of musters, who, acting as aide-de-canip, was severely wounded through the lungs in the early part of the action. Among field officers wounded were Major Cresson, Seventy-third Pennsylvania Volunteers; Captain Gimber, commanding One hun- dred and ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers; Colonel Rickards, Twenty- ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers; Major Stegman, One hundred and second New York Volunteers, all of whom were in command of their respective reginients. Casualties in battle of Pine Hill, Ga. Killed. Wounded. I Missing. Aggregate. Commissioned officers 1 25 26 Enlisted men 811 407 493 Total 82 519 June 16, early this forenoon Butterfields division connected with my right. Both of my batteries were placed in position near my right and left and opened on the enemy, enfilading portions of their works. The enemys artillery replied as much as they could, while closely watched by our sharpshooters. The casualties during the day on the skirmish line, especially in the Second Brigade, were severe. The enemy made several ineffectual sorties upon us during the day, our close proximity being very harassing to them. June 17, before 1 a. in., Major Symmes, Fifth Ohio Volunteers, division officer of the day, sent me word that the enemy had evacuated and the skirmishers under his command had entered their works. I immediately communicated this information to the major-general commanding corps, and, without awaiting his orders, occupied the evacuate(l works witlt my entire division, and advanced a line of 9 R RvOL xxxviii, PT I Page 130 130 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. skirmishers, under Major Symmes, a mile to the front, through woods, until they reached a road running eastward toward Kenesaw. Here were large, cleared fields, and the cavalry vedettes of the enemy were found posted in the edge of the woods beyond and in the field. My skirmishers were at this time connected with those of the.Fourth Corps on their left and of Butterfields division on their right. MUDDY CREEK. At 10 a. m. my entire command advanced, Jones and Irelands brigades in front, formed in two lines, Candys brigade, in reserve, following. At the same time Butterfields division advanced on my right and Williams on my left. On reaching the cleared field above referred to the corps halted for a few moments, while the enemys cavalry skirmishers were driven in. I then pushed forward, in accordance with orders, through an extremely dense woods, guiding the center of the two front brigades by a road running from Hard- shell Church to the Marietta and Dallas road; general direction of the advance, southeast. The pickets sent out in the morning had been withdrawn, and my advance was now covered by the Seventy- eighth New York Volunteers, deployed as skirmishers. A body of the enemys cavalry who were bivouacked in these thick woods were unexpectedly routed by heavy volleys from my advance lines and retreated in the utmost haste and confusion across the field near Darbys house, and by way of the Marietta road over Muddy Creek, being closely followed by my command. At Darbys place my di- vision, emerging from the woods into a cleared country on the Mari- etta and Dallas road, formed connection with Coxs division, of the Twenty-third Corps, which, coming from the direction of Lost Moun- tain, had just reached that point. Here, filing to the left, my bri- gades formed in line on the low ground between the Darby house and Muddy Creek, Coxs division at the same time forming to my right with its left resting on the Marietta and Dallas road. My skirmishers, which were finely handled by Lieutenant-Colonel Chat- field, continued their advance, crossing under a sharp artillery and musketry fire the open fields in our front and establishing themselves close to Muddy Creek, the opposite bank of which was held by the enemys pickets. In front of Darbys house is the valley of Muddy Creek, which here extends close at the foot of the hill opposite, on which the enemy were strongly intrenched with several batteries bear- ing upon our position, which they used freely on us. The banks of the creek were low and very swampy, with fringing of thickets. The hills occupied by the enemy were heavily timbered, rising abruptly from the creek, and crowned with a very strong line of works. Their batteries posted here swept at short range the Marietta road from Darbys house to the bridge on the creek; also the entire posi- tion taken by my troops, which was necessarily in the open field, ex- posed to the full view of the enemy. In order to silence their bat- teries I directed Captain Wheeler to advance the Thirteenth New York Battery to a bald hill held by my skirmishers, within 400 yards of the enemys main line, and Ireland with his brigade to co-operate and sustain the movement. These directions were in pursuance of instructions received from the major-general com- manding corps, who directed me to occupy the ground to the left of the Marietta road, the Twenty-third Corps being ordered to connect with me at that point on my right. Meanwhile, McGills batter Page 131 131 Caip. Li REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. had upon my first reaching Darbys house taken position on the bare hill near the house, and sustained a heavy artillery engagement with the enemy. The movement ordered was made by Captain Wheeler and Colonel Ireland with great spirit and in splendid style, the bat- tery, commanded by Lieutenant Bundy, charging on the run through open fields swept by musketry and artillery fire, and reaching the bald hill indicated before the enemy knew their purpose. Here the horses and limbers were left at the foot of the hill, the guns drawn up by hand and quickly sunk in the crest by the aid of my pioneer corps. Irelands brigade, advancing on the double-quick in concert with the battery, instantly formed in support in rear of it and on 1)0th flanks.. Bundys six guns, sj~nken 400 yards from the embra- sures opposite, opened a rapid and accurate fire by battery, quickly silencing the enemys guns) and enfilading their right produced great havoc among their works and troops. The effect of each shot that went crashing through their works was plainly visible from our position. Two of the enemys guns were dismounted, two knocked end over end, and the rest silenced, their embrasures were literally destroyed, and, as I afterward learned from h prisoner, a large nuni- ber ef their troops killed or wounded. Jones brigade was now ad- vanced and formed in line on the left of Irelands, Candys formed in reserve, all three brigades being in open fierds, with the advanced lines close to the enemy. During the afternoon Butterfield came up and formed on my left. Immediately after Bundys battery had taken its advanced position McGills was moved to a little elevation at the left of my line, from - which he delivered an effective cross-fire, assisting materially to quiet the enemy in our front. Their sharpshooters, driven early in the day from the banks of the creek to their main line, posted them- selves in trees and attempted during the afternoon to harass our gunners. Sharpshooters detailed from my command prevented them from producing the intended effect, and some of them were shot in their elevated hiding places. At dark my skirmishers were advanced close to the creek, where they dug pits in the soft ground for their protection. During the night the troops threw up breast- works oi~ rails and earth. After dark commenced a series of very severe rain-storms, which lasted, with occasional short intermissions, for several days and nights. Our skirmish pits were filled with water, and the occupants suffered much from cramps. All the troops bivouacked in fields of soft, low ground, and without adequate shelter, suffering much from these rains, which were accompanied by chilly winds. Muddy Creek and its small tributaries became swollen to The size and power of torrents,.and the low ground adjoin- ing, parts of which were unavoidably occupied by my troops in line, were flooded with water. June 18, our general position unchanged during the day; sharpshooting continued, with a number of casual- ties on our side; both of my batteries continued to pour their destructive fire into the enemys works. The enemy replied feebly and seldom. June 19, suspecting the enemy would evacuate his line, at 2 oclock in the morning I pushed my skirmishers forward, who crossed the swollen creek in my front without opposition, entered the works, which they found abandoned, and moved half a mile beyond, the cavalry of the enemy2s rear guard retiring. Having sent the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers to support the skirmishers, I followed soon after in person scouts of the enemy were visible on the hills aboi~t a mile beyond the creel~ Page 132 132 THE ATLM~TA CAMPAIGN. [C~r. L. The works of the enemy gave abundant indications of the splendid execution of my artillery; many of the embrasures were shattered. The woods in front, cut and torn, showed how truly the artillery was aimed and what execution had been accomplished. NOYES CREEK. At 7 oclock I advanced my whole command on the Dallas and Marietta road, having previously rebuilt the bridge over Muddy - Creak, which had been carried away by the swollen current, crossed the creek, and reached Noyes Creek, where I was detained a short time to repair the bridge crossing it. After considerable difficulty, the bridge being swept away whiles crossing by the furious stream, which was still swelling rapidly, I succeeded in passing my entire command. Moving on over the miserable road, I encountered the enemy~s skirmishers three-quarters of a mile beyond the creek, and pressing them, found the enemy intrenched a short distance beyond. I speedily formed line, placed the Third Brigade on the right of the road, the First on the left, connecting with Williams, holding the Second in reserve; both batteries were placed in position and opened upon the enemy. My skirmish line advancing drove the enemys sharpshooters behind their rail defenses, within short distance of their main line. Toward evening Butterfield came up and formed on my right, a small branch of Noyes Creek intervening. Rain continued heavily during day and night, rendering the roads very bad and the creeks almost impassable. Skirmishing continued steadily through- out day and night. June 20, in the morning I relieved the Third Brigade by the Second, the Third retiring to the rear on my right. My artillery continued to play with considerable effect upon the rebel lines during the day. At dark my First and Third Brigades were relieved by a brigade of Woods division, Fourth Corps. Leaving my Second Brigade in position ow the left of Butterfield, I moved Candy and Ireland and the artillery to the right, across the creek, Candys brigade going upon the right of the Third Division, Ireland and the artillery bivouacking in rear of Butterfields right. June 21, the Second Brigade being relieved joined me early in the morning, when I moved out the Second and Third Brigades to the right of the First, forming a continuous line along the road, and connecting on the right with Williams division, which had been moved on the previous evening. This position I intrenched strongly, placing all my artillery in the line. In the niorning I sent out the One hundred and thirty-seventh New York Volunteers and One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, under conimand of Colonel Cobham, on a reconnaissance toward Marietta amid Powder Springs road, similar reconnaissances having been sent out at the same time by the other divisions of the corps. Cobbain developed a strong line of rebel skirmishers about three-quarters of a mile in front of my breast-works, where lie maintained an active contest all day, crowding the rebel line back from our line upwards of a quarter of a mile. The reconnoitering parties of the First and Third Divisions were withdrawn during the night. Hoping to secure the object sought, I directed mine to remain. KOLB 5 ~ARM. June 22, at 3 oclock in the morning Cobhams party drove the rebels from a high hill one mile in front of the main line of time division. Early in the morning I moved - the command forwar Page 133 C~p. L.] flEPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLA~D. 133 upon the hill gained by my skirmishers. I at once set to work for- tifying my new position, which was upon an important and com- manding ridge, completely developing to our view the disposition of the enemy. Perceiviiig the great importance of the place, I im- mediately communicated its capture to Major-General hooker, who came in person. He directed me to hold the place at every hazard. I at once set about reversing the enemys works and throwing up such others as were necessary to cover my whole command in single line, including the artillery. Whilst in this position the enemy opened a tremendous cannonade, which was not permitted to inter- rupt the prosecution of the work. From prisoners captured by my advanced posts I learned that Hoods and Hardees corps were massed at no great distance in my front. This was also comm~rni- cated to the major-general commanding corps, who without delay advanced Butterfields division to the ridge on my left and Williams to a corresponding ridge on my right, but separated by a deep ra- vine and low ground. Skirmishing, almost amounting to battle, continued during the morning, our lines gaining ground. My works were scarcely completed when, to close a gap between me and Will- iams, I ordered the Second Brigade to extend still farther to the right, reaching to the ravine before mentioned, posting in this new line on a small knoll the Thirteenth New York Battery, the ground in front consisting of cleared fields with gradual slope. The bri- gade had scarcely extended to the point designated when a furious attack burst upon Williams, driving in his pickets and engaging his main body. The pickets of the First Division being driven in, the flank of my line was completely exposed, which the enemy attacked furiously, taking advantage of the cover afforded by the houses in the vicinity. The line maintained its position, keeping up a con- stant and heavy fire. The enemy contented himself with assaulting my skirmishers, not attacking my main line. At the moment, of the attack my artillery opened upon the charging column of the enemy and continued with great effect during the entire fight, com- pletely enfilading the rebel ranks and literally sweeping them down. After repeated attempts to carry Williams works the enemy retired repulsed, their retreat harassed by the fire from my own and Will- iams batteries, my position on the surrounding hills enabling me to pour a concentrated fire upon the enemy, sweeping with great effect the ravine in which they had sought refuge. Although my losses in this engagement compared with those on former occasions were small numerically, my artillery sustaining the force of the battle, I suffered severely in the death of my chief of artillery, Capt. William Wheeler. of the Thirteenth New York Battery, who fell shot through the heart by one of the enemys sharpshooters whilst gallantly fighting his battery. During the short time of his connec- tion with my division he had shown himself a gentleman of refined education and a gallant officer. The losses of the enemy under the fearful cannonade were heavy. From the appearance of the field, and from the statements by prisoners, I estimate their losses b& tween 2,000 and 3,000. June 23, in the afternoon I advanced the left of my skirmish line, and after a spirited contest captured 30 of the enemys pickets. June 24, 2~5, and 26, remained in position. Skir- mishing maimitained throughout, the accuracy of the enemys fire causing some loss daily. On the 26th I received o~ders to advance on the 27th to co-operate with a movement of the Fourth and Four- teenth Corps upon my left Page 134 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. (CHAP. t. KENESAW. June 27, early in the morning I massed my command in rear of the center of my line, Second Brigade in front, First next, and Third Brigade in rear. At about 7 oclock the Second Brigade, of Will- iams division, moved to the works on my left in readiness to occupy the line vacated by my movement. At 8 oclock I moved over my works, advancing rapidly under a well-directed fire from three of the enemys batteries and under an effective fire from a heavy picket- line, across the cleared ground in front, through a belt of woods be- yond, halting at its outer edge. So rapidly and well executed was the movement that many of the enemy were captured in their pits. avid their line fell back speedily, not withont severe loss. McGills battery in position upon the hill from which my infantry had moved, maintained a steady fire upon the main rebel line beyond the woods. The Second Brigade having halted on gaining the edge of the woods, and the Fonrteenth Corps now being heavily engaged on a high hill on my left, I formed line, placing the First Brigade on the left, and the Third upon the right; the Second Brigade, holding the center, was well advanced. The brigades, right and left, retired almost at right angels; this formation being necessitated by the Fourteenth Corps having been repulsed in its attack on my left and the First Division not yet having advanced upon my right. At the time of the advance of the Fourteenth Corps my skirmish line, consisting of the Fifth Ohio Volunteers, under Major Symmes, went forward m the double-quick across the open ground between the left of my main line and the right of the Fourteenth Corps, driving the enemys skir- mishers before them, and capturing a small house upon the imme- diate right of the hill on which the enemy was strongly intrenched, the position thus seized being one from which the enemys left could be enfiladed with artillery. I determined to hold it, and accordingly sent forward re-enforcements with intrenching tools to throw up works; I also sent forward the Thirteenth New York Battery to open upon the enemys works. The batteryhad jiist reached its new position and was preparing to open fire, when the lines of the Four- teenth Corps withdrew, and the enemy opened upon our artillery. To hold the position without support was impossible, and I accord- ingly withdrew the artillery to a knoll in rear of the left of my line, from which I opened a steady fire upon the enemy in my immediate front. The skirmishers held the position they had gained, despite every effort to dislodge them. The skirmish line being so far ad- van~ced, it became dangerous to fire from the battery on the hill I had left in the morning. I therefore moved McGills bat-tery forward to the knoll immediately in rear of my new line. From this point the battery renewed its fire, continuing throughout the day. My main line, now well intrenched, extended through the belt of woods to the open fields on the left, and on the right to a swampy marsh impassable for troops. About 3 oclock a brigade of Williams divis- ion came up on my right on the opposite side of the marsh. Skir- mishing continued briskly through the day, and heavy artillery firing by the enemy. June 28 and 29, remained in same position, skirmishing lively, with artillery firing during the day. June 30, after dark was relieved by Bairds division, of the Fourteenth Corps, and moved to the right about two and a half miles, where I relieved Hascalls division, of the Twenty-third Corps, in works just beyond the Powder Springs road, my whole division in line before dayhght, Page 135 CHAP. 1.1 REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 135 casualties in actions of Muddy Creek, Nancys Creek, Koibs Farm, and Kenesaw Mountain. Killed. Wounded. Missing. Aggregate. 13 Commissioned officers 2 11 ... Enlisted men 26 229 2 257 Total 28 240 2 270 July 1 and 2, there being no troops on my right other than a picket-line from Coxs division, of the Twenty-third Corps, which extended half a mile beyond the flank of my division, I strength- ened and changed the direction of the line of works so as to protect well my right flank, placing one regiment on a post of observation well intrenched half a mile in advance of the main line of works. MARIETTA. July 3, the enemy having evacuated his line in our front during the night, I moved in pursuit at daylight, pushing across a thickly wooded broken country toward Neal Dow Station, the Third Divis- ion advancing on my left along the Powder S p rings road. Passing through the enemys abandoned works, very livel y skirmishing en- sued with their rear guard, consisting of cavalry and infantry. Press- ing on rapidly, I reached Maloneys Church, near which the enemy made a stand on the opposite side of the railroad. The enemy was behind the railroad embankment and hastily constructed works, from which he opened with musketry and artillery upon my advance. My troops now being at hand, I immediately placed a section of Mc- Gills battery in position and opened upon them, whilst my skirmish- ers, charging forward, drove them from the railroad and the works. On the ground from which the rebels were driven we found the bodies of a colonel and 7 privates, besides 7 dead horses. At this point I made connection with the Fourteenth Corps upon my left. Changing direction and moving to the south about two miles, I found the enemy strongly posted on a commanding ridge. Here I formed line upon the extreme right of the corps. During the day took 170 prisoners. The night passed with the usual picket-firing. July 4, skirmishing in my front; the enemy busily enga~ed in strengthen- ing their works and slashing timbers. During t e day Butterfield and Williams moved to my right, and I extended my line to the left across the gap thus made to connect with Davis division, of the Fourteenth Corps. July 5, the enemy evacuated during the previous night, and at daylight with my command I started in pursuit, p ass- ing through his works, elaborate and strong; marched south by east over a succession of rough and densely wooded ridges without regular roads, crossing Nickajack Creek near Ruff and Daniels Mill. I then moved toward Turners Ferry, the Fourteenth Corps still upon my left, the Army of the Tennessee upon my right, Williams and Butterfield following me. During the morning my skirmishers be- came slightly engaged with the enemys cavalry, who retired before my advance. At 3 p. m. found the enemy occupying a strong line of works on hills skirting the north side of the Chattahoochee. Posting a strong picket-line along the Nickajack, closely fronting the enemys works, I massed the division in the woods near the old factory road and on Dodds farni, my right connected by pickets with the Army of the Tennessee, no connection upon my left with the Fourteenth Corps, which was across Nickajack Creek. From my camp we could plainly discern the steeples and chimneys of Atlanta Page 136 136 THE ATLANTA CAMPAV4N. LOHAP. L. The sight of the city gave great encouragement to my men, who, seeing the prize which was to crown the campaign, looked cheerfully forward to its speedy possession. July 6, relieved at 3 p. m. by the First Division, Fifteenth Corps, and moved northward, following the First Division to the ridge road leading to Vinings Station, then going east encamped after dark in open woods east of Nickajack Creek. July 7, early in the morning moved two iuiles southward, and formed line on the right of the Third Division, connecting on the right at Nickajack Creek with First Division, Fifteenth Corps. Ad- vanced my picket-line so that I might closely observe the enemy in their fortifications near the river. No skirmishing during the day Wards and Williams divisions upon my left. July 8, remained iii position taken on the previous day. During the night the enemy evacuated his position and withdrew across the river. July 9, at day- light advanced my pickets to the river-bank, about one mile distant, taking a number of prisoners and deserters. The enemys pickets in plain view on the opposite side of the river. Country on both banks rough and wooded. The evacuated works of the enemy were very elaborate and strong, comprising breast-works, rifle-pits, bas- tions, stockades, abatis, chevaux-de-frise, and palisades. July 10, remained in camp, making every disposition for a few days rest. and for the health and comfort of the troops. July 11 to 16. re- mained encamped. On the 12th the Fifteenth Corps moved up the river. I relieved their picket-line on our immediate right. July 17, at 5 oclock in the evening moved to the right, following the Third Division. Reaching Paces Ferry, crossed the Chattahoochee on pontoon bridge just before dusk, and taking the road branching to the left from the Buck Head road, marched two miles, and en- camped near a white honse west of Nancys Creek. July 18, after a careful reconnaissance of the country by the Second Brigade as far east as Nancys Creek, above the crossing of the Buck Head road, about noon, under orders from the major-general commanding corps, I advanced, following the Third Division. constructing two bridges over Nancys Creek at Williams saw-mill. Advancing skirmishers up the Buck Head road they became slightly engaged with the ene- mys cavalry. I followed immediately with the division, and on reaching the junction of the Howells Mill road (one mile east of Buck Head), encamped, throwing up works in my front covering the road. PEACH TREE CREEK. July 19, at daylight (in accordance with orders from Major-Gen- eral Hooker directing me to advance on the road via Howells Mill) I moved with my whole command two miles to the hill overlook- ing Howells Mill, where I found Davis division, Fourteenth Corps, whose skirmishers were hotly engaged with those of the enemy across the creek at this point. Having communicated these facts to the major-general commanding the corps, by his direction I moved to the left past Caseys house, and massed my division in the woods on hills skirting Peach Tree Creek. My position here was about three-quarters of a mile from Howells Mill, my skirmishers con- necting with those of the Fourth Corps on my left. They were ordered to conceal themselves in the woods and bushes close to the creek, and not to disclose their location by firing. To my right the country was cleared. No connection was formed in that direction with the Fourteenth Corps, because to do so would disclose a portion of my movements to the enemy. Silence was enjoined upon the troops, and preparations were quickly and quietly made to force a Page 137 CHAP. L.1 R~P01fl~S, E1~C.kRM~t OI3~ Thii~ CUMBERLANI). 1~7 crossing and seize a prominent hill opposite, which was held by the enemy with rifle-pits. Peach Tree Creek at this point was about twenty feet wide, and deep, with marshy banks and muddy bottom. The hills on both sides were steep, irregular, and heavily timbered, while along both banks was a narrow strip of cleared land, widening beyond my right and extending out into an open country to my left, in front of the right of the Fourth Corps. No bridges or roads crossed the stream in my front. Under personal supervision of Major-General Hooker, and also of myself, both l)atteries of the division were quickly posted on prominent points in the woods opposite the hill mentioned above, which projected nearer the creek than any other of those held by the enemy. Small epaulements of logs were constructed for the protection of the gunners, while the pioneer corps prepared stringers, logs, and rails for bridge construc- tion. At 3 p. m. my twelve pieces of artillery opened on the hills opposite, and my skirmishers, which had been re-enforced to a very heavy line, poured in a furious musketry fire. Under cover of this a foot bridge was constructed by the pioneer corps, and Irelands bri- gade filed across on the double-quick, formed on the other side into line, and charged and carried the hill. All was done very quickly The enemy, completely surprise(l, fled, leaving 23 prisoners and their intrenching tools in our hands. My other two brigades followed immediately, formed on Irelands right, and erected strong breast-works as a t~te-de-pont for our place of crossing. My skir- mish lines were advanced in the dusk until they encountered the newly established picket-line of the enemy, about a quarter of a mile in my front. During the night two other bridges were thrown across the creek in my rear, and roads to them were cut for artillery and wagons. The enemy during the afternoon opened a battery about three-quarters of a mile obliquely in front of my left flank, and fired a number of shots at the troops crossing the bridge, but without effect. July 20, early in the morning Williams division crossed and formed on the hills to my right. About the same time Wards crossed and formed line in the valley to my left. At 10 a. in., in compliance with orders, my skirmishers moved forward, supported by Candys brigade, Jones brigade following Candys. Crossing two timbered ridges in front of my breast-works, the enemys skirmishers were driven, after a sharp engagement, from the third ridge in the woods and from a corn-field on the right of it. This position gained was.a most important one and was immedi- ately, at 12 in., occupied by Candys brigade in line. A few rails were piled up by the troops as a protection along their front. While Candys brigade took position on the ridge a closely contested skir- mish was going on between the enemy and the skirmishers of Wards division, the latter attempting to gain possession of a large cleared hill directly to my left. A section of Bundys battery was brought up, went into position on my left in the edge of the woods, and opened an enfilading fire upon the enemy opposed to Ward. Wards skirmishers advancing at the same time, the enemy fled. I now placed Jones brigade in two lines in support of Candys, brought up all my artillery and posted it on Candys line, and had Ireland s brigade massed on the ridge behind Jones. Major-General Hooker informed me that General Williams had been directed to. advance on my right and connect. The left of General Williams was then about ~00 yards directly in rear of my right, which was much exposed, inclining (necessarily from the shape of the ridge) slightly toward the front. The position here, to be understood with refer Page 138 I~8 ThE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. (CHAP. L. ence to the heavy battle of July 20, needs accurate description. The ridge occupied by Candy and Jones was heavily timbered, as was the country in their rear and to their right. The surrounding country presented broken ridges, with deep ravines and thickets, while here and there were isolated hills and spurs. In front and to the right of my First Brigade the country was densely timbered for two miles. Directly in front of Candy and to his left it was cleared. The cleared space in his front was about 600 yards wide; that to his left opened out into the valley of Peach Tree Creek; about eighty yards to his left ran a swampy stream, a tributary of that creek. Beyond this stream rose the broad hill held by Wards skirmishers, while his division lay in line on the lower slope of that hill, in Peach Tree Valley. Thus it will be seen that my main line occupied a position equally advanced with the skirmishers of both the other divisions. My skirmishers had advanced across a swampy rivulet about 300 yards in front of my main line, their left in the open field, and their right on a high, narrow, timbered hill in front of my right. Deeming that hill an important outpost, I di- rected Colonel Jones to send a regiment to occupy it. The Thirty- third New Jersey Volunteers was immediately sent, and I went to the hill to reconnoiter, directing another regiment from Colonel Jones brigade to follow the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers. On reaching the hill I found my skirmishers on the crest and the Thirty-third New Jersey just arriving. On my way I met 3 prison- ers, sent in from the skirmish line. They were quite communica- tive, saying that there were no large bodies of their troops within two miles. The Thirty-third New Jersey formed iii line on the hill, and 1 directed a portion of the skirmish line to advance a short dis- tance aloiig the slope of the ridge to develop the intentions of the enemy, who were keeping perfectly quiet. Not a man of theirs was to be seen or heard in any direction. These skirmishers had ad- vanced but a few rods when the enemy poured in a continuous fire upon us from our front and right, and were found to be advancing in very heavy force on all sides, being already within seventy-five yards, their heaviest attack being on my right. The Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, together with my skirmish line, was quickly forced back to my main line with considerable loss. Scarcely had they rejoined the main body when the enemy, in immense force, rapidly and fiercely burst upon the right flank of Candys and Jones brigades and passed their flanks to their rear, at the same time charging on Candys front, right, and rear. It was necessary to change front with a portion of my command to meet the im en in danger. The One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volun- teers, holding that part of the front line in which my artillery was posted, remained to fight the enemy in that direction; the Sixtieth New York Volunteers, of Irelands brigade, and the One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers and Seventy-third and One huiidred and ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, of Jones brigade, assisted in sup- port of the artillerythese five regiments, with the aid of my bat- teries, fighting on all sides and holding the hill, while with the rest of my command I quickly changed front and formed, in the midst of the battle, connecting with General Williams division. This was done by changing front to the right with all of Candys brigade, except the One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, and deploying Irelands and Jones brigades in one line, connecting Irelands left with Candys and Jones right with General Williams left. The following diagram will show the position Page 139 CHAP. Li IIEP{MITS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBPRLAND. . Page 140 140 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. (CHAP. L. All these changes were completed within an hour. during which the battle raged on every side of us with terrific fury. The five regiments with the batteries, as already mentioned, held through- out the hill occupied by them at noon. All my artillery was in po- sition there and was served rapidly from beginning to end of the battle with great heroism, coolness, and skill. That hill was the key position of the entire battle ; once gained by the enemy the day was lost. The enemy perceiving its importance, surged in immense masses against it, while the dispositions of my command were be- ing made as before stated, but they stood as firm as a rock and mowed down column after column of that vast, struggling mass that charged them from three sides. I have never seen more heroic fighting. For three hours the fury of the battle along our entire line could not be surpassed. Then the tempest of sounds and mis- siles began gradually to decrease, and by dark nothing but heavy skirmishing remained. General Hood had massed the greater part of his entire army in this furious assault upon a single corps (and that one the smallest in our army), and was whipped back to the ground he had left in the morning. It is with a feeling of unusual admiration for the troops under my command that I record the history of their part in the battle of Peach Tree Creek. Attacked by overwhelming numbers from front, right flank, and rear, five regiments with the artillery held the key position while fightiug terribly all the time. The rest of my command changed its front, formed a connected flue, and threw themselves into the combat with such determination and valor that they overcame five times their number. This result was largely due to. the fact that by changing my front in the manner described our troops delivered an effective and persistent cross-fire upon the enemy at the moment when they were flushed with the anticipation of victory, and, sup- posing themselves entrapped, they retreated, broken and dismayed. This battle was a very remarkable one as a test of the discipline and valor of our troops, and as the first defeat of the newly ap- pointed comnman(ler of the rebel army it was glorious in its results. The field everywhere bore marks of the extreme severity of the con- test, and recalled to my mind, in appearance, the scene of conflict where the same division fought at Gettysburg. Not a tree or bush within our entire range but bore the scars of battle. The appear- ance of the enemy as they charged upon our front across the cleared field was magnificent. Rarely has such a sight been presented in battle. Pouring out from the woods they advanced in immense brown and gray masses (not lines), with flags and banners, many of them new and beautiful, while their general and staff officers were in plain view, with drawn sabers flashing in the light, galloping here and there as they urged their troops on to the charge. The rebel troops also seemed to rush forward with more than customary nerve and heartiness in the attack. This grand charge was Hoods inaugural, and his army came upon us that day full of high hope, confident that the small force in their front could not withstand them, but their ardor and confidence were soon shaken. My artil- lery, served with the utmost rapidity, even while receiving volleys trom the rear, poured out steady discharges of canister and shell, and we could see the great gaps in that compact mass of human be- ings as each shot tore through their ranks. Those masses of the the enemy that charged upon my right and rear reached at one time within a few yards of Bundys battery, but by the cool Page 141 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETU.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 141 bravery of my officers and men were driven back. I cannot refrain from specially mentioning Major Reynolds, chief of artillery of the corps, who, with Captain Aleshire, my own chief, was present on my line and rendered distinguished services throughout the severest portion of the battle. Col. Ario Pardee, of the One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsyl- vania Volunteers, deserves special mention for the determination, discipline, and personal gallantry displayed in holding his position in support of the artillery under a terrible fire from his flank and rear. My loss in valuable officers was particularly severe. Capt. Thomas H. Elliott, assistant adjutant-general on my staff, was killed instantly in the thickest of the battle. His death was a severe loss to me personally, as well as to my division. He had served with me as assistant adjutant-general for nearly three years and was distin- guished for his ability and gallantry. Col. George A. Cobham, One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, a model gentleman and commander, fell mortally wounded. For one year previous to the organization of the Twentieth Corps, by the consolidation of the Eleventh and Twelfth, he commanded the Second Brigade of my division, and led it with great credit through the battles at Gettys- burg, Wauhatchie, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, and Ring- gold. He participated with his regiment in all the battles and move- ments of our present campaign, and during the absencQ ot Colonel Ireland commanded my Third Brigade in the battles of Resaca and New Hope Church. His loss is deeply felt and deplored throughout the division. Lieutenant-Colonel Randall, One hundred and forty- ninth New York Volunteers, a brave and excellent officer, was killed while fighting gallantly in command of his regiment. Casualties in the battle of Peach Tree Greek, Ga. Killed. Wounded. Missing. j Aggregate. Commissioned officers 4 24 9 Enlisted men 78 205 156 439 Total 82 229 165 476 Four hundred and nine of the enemys dead were buried by fatigue parties from my division in my front, and I had information, deemed reliable, that about 200 were carried back and buried by them from the same portion of the field. From these statements, and from the terrible punishment inflicted upon the enemy, crowded together in dense masses, I can safely estimate their losses in my front at the least at 2,500 men. July 21, early this morning my skirmishers were advanced about 400 yards, and found the enemys pickets beyond. The day passed quietly, my details being occupied in burying my own and the enemys dead. July 22, at 5 a. m. I advanced my skirmishers and found that the enemy had withdrawn. A general advance of the corps being ordered at 6 a. in., I moved with my division through the woods across a very rough, broken country in the direction of Atlanta, my Second and Third Brigades moving in parallel columns, First Brigade following. After march- ing about one mile we crossed the fortifications evacuated by the enemy the night previous. These works were very strong, and were the outer line of the (lefenses of Atlanta. Turning here to th Page 142 142 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. right in a few minutes I reached the broad road running from Howells Mill to Atlanta. On this road the Fourteenth Corps and General Williams division were advancing. With my Third and First Brigades I followed until near its junction with the Marietta road, where my skirmishers (connected on their right with those of General Williams division) engaged the enemys pickets, driving them into the main fortification of Atlanta. My Second Brigade, which had moved through the woods nearly a mile farther to the left, joined me at this point. The enemy opened upon us with artil- lery from a fort in our front on Marietta street. At 10 a. in., by direction of the major-general commanding corps, I took position on a cleared ridge half a mile east of Howells Mill road, and de- ployed my entire division, excepting two regiments, in front line, facing south and confronting the forts on Marietta street, about 1,000 yards distant. Wards division connected with my left and Williams with my right. Here within two hours my troops erected strong breast-works, and my artillery took position on commanding points in the line. My skirmishers advanced close to the enemys fortifications, and there constructed outpost defenses. From my location here to the center of Atlanta was two miles. Sharp skir- mishing and artillery dueling continued during the day and late into the night, shells from our guns being thrown far into the city. At 7 p. m. the enemy made a strong dash on our pickets, but were quickly driven back. My intrenchments were completed during the afternoon and abatis constructed along my front. July 23, artillery dueling and skirmishing continned. At noon the enemy made another unsuccessful attempt to drive back my pickets; con- tinued to strengthen my intrenchments and abatis. July 24, my command was employed co~istructing an advanced parallel about 600 yards in front of the first line. At 9 p. in., in pursuance of orders from major-general commanding dep~rtment, a strong dem- onstration was made by Williams division, arousing the enemy along our entire front and eliciting from them a sharp fire. My troops, keeping well under cover, suffered very few casualties. July 26, my new line of works, elaborately and strongly constructed, was finished and occupied by my troops at night. This parallel shortened the line of the corps so much that Wards division was entirely relieved by a portion of mine, and the fortifications of the Corps were occupied by the First and Second Divisions, the Third withdrawing behind our center in reserve. July 27, at 6 a. in., in pursuance of orders transmitted from Major-General Sherman, I sent out from my division 200 men under command of Lieutenant- Colonel Walker, One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Yoluii- teers, to make a demonstration against the enemy. This force drove in the pickets and established our outposts where those of the enemy had been. The Army of the Tennessee passed my rear all day, moving from the left to the right of the army. The order relieving, at his own request, Major-General Hooker from command of the corps was received to-day and caused expressions of profound re- gret throughout the command. Brigadier-General Williams was, by the same order, assigned to temporary conimand of the corps. July 28, the forenoon passed in comparative quiet, the enemy throw- ing occasional 64-pound shells, of the James projectile pattern, in our direction from heavy guns recently mounted in a fort near the rail- road and close to Mrs. Ponders house. About 1 p. in. the sounds 9f heavy battle came from the direction of the Army of the Ten Page 143 CHAP. LI REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 143 nessee, several miles distant to our right, and lasted until 3 p. in., at which time the enemy opened heavily on my own lines with artillery, continuing their fire until dark, but causing very few casualties among our troops. July 29, in pursuance of orders, my pickets felt of the enemy frequently during the night, and again strongly at day- light, but discovered no signs of their giving way; considerable ar- tillery firing from both sides along my front to-day. By orders of the brigadier-general commanding corps, I sent out the Sixtieth New York Volunteers, under Colonel Godard, in the forenoon to niake a strong demoiistration on the enemys line. The duty was performed in fine style, driving in their pickets with the loss on our side of but 1 man slightly wounded. July 30 and 31, nothing of interest to record. August 1 and 2, picket-firing throughout the day, which be- came heavy at night; artillery firing on both sides, sharp firing at intervals throughout. August 3, at 5 p. m. the pickets made a dem- onstration in their front, exciting a lively artillery fire from the rebel works, our artillery replying occasionally. August 4, received orders to have the whole command vigilant at its post. At 1 p. m. the sound of heavy fighting was heard on the extreme right, which ceased shortly after 3 p. in.; all remaining quiet until about 8.30 p. in., when heavy artillery and musketry firing was again heard from the same direction. The firing lasted only about twenty minutes, after which fitful firing occurred along the lines. August 5, 6, 7, and 8, usual picket and artillery firing; 5 deserters came into my lines. August 9, a detail from the command was engaged in con- structing six embrasures for siege artillery in the works of the One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers, on my left. By order of General Sherman all the artillery opened upon the city, firing about fifty rounds per gun. The enemy responded feebly in my front, firing from bitt one fort. The enemy could be seen con- structing bomb-proofs in their works; 3 deserters came in. August 10, the embrasures were finished and three 4j-inch guns were placed in position, opening fire upon Atlanta at 4 p. in., which was maintained throughout the night; 2 deserters came in. August 11 and 12, ordinary firing from pickets and artillery. August 13, by order of Major-General Sherman, all the artillery bearing upon the city was directed to open and continue a regular fire upon it during the afternoon and night. About 11 p. m. a large fire broke out in the center of the city; bells and cries of fire were plainly audi- ble. The fire became larger and continued until daylight. August 14, artillery still playing at intervals upon the city. Deserters com- ing into my lines agree in representing great (lissatisfaction existing in Hoods army. Shortly after dark another large fire broke out in the city, lasting about three hours. August 15 and 16, picket and artillery firing as usual. Verbal orders received to withdraw my command from the works on the night of the 18th and move quietly and quickly to Paces Ferry, on the Chattahoochee, there to hold the bridge and guard the approaches to the railroad. August 17, received written orders suspending the proposed movement until further notice. August 18, at 4 a. m. the enemy opened heavily with artillery along his entire line; inflicting but little damage; bat- teries on our line promptly and actively replied. The cannonade lasted heavily until 7 a. m. August 19, at 4 a. m. the artillery along our entire line opened furiously upon the enemy, firing twelve rounds per gun. August 20, 21, 22, and 23, ordinary firing of pickets Page 144 144 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. and artillery. August 24, the movement previously ordered, and which had been suspended on the 17th, was again ordered, and all the trains of the command crossed the Chattahoochee. August 25, at 7 a. m. received orders from corps headqnarters directing me to withdraw during the night to Paces Ferry, the hour of withdrawal to be designated at a later period of the day. At daylight sent oiie regiment and the pioneer corps from each brigade to Paces Ferry to construct defensive works on the east side of the river. At 8 oclock I proceeded in person to the ferry, superintended laying out t~tes-de-pont and surveying grounds in vicinity with special refer- ence to forming a line of works. At 4 oclock in the afternoon, in coiisulation with General Williams, decided upon the details for the movements during th6 nightthe troops to withdraw at 9 oclock to the second ridge in rear of the works, and there await the movement of the Fourth Corps past my rear; the coumnand to move to its posi- tion on the river as soon as the Fourth Corps had passed, Bundys bat- tery to accompany my division, the pickets to remain until the move- nient was completed, and then to follow the main body to the river. At 9 p. m. my troops withdrew from the works and massed at the point indicated. The Fourth Corps was to have moved at 9 p. in., but from some cause unknown to me failed to do so. By midnight only two brigades of the Fourth Corps had passed my position. I decided not to await the passage of the reinaiiider of the corps, as to do this would delay me until after daylight, and the road being clear I moved my division out (without interrupting in the slightest degree the march of the Fourth Corps) to the main road, over a new one through the woods which I had cut during the day, and moved rapidly on and reached Paces Ferry about 4 a. m. on the niorning of the 26th. The command was immediately postedThird Brigade on the left, extending across the Buck Head road, covering the bridge at the ferry; the Second Brigade .in the center, joining the Third; the First Brigade on the right, joining the Second, and coiinecting with Williams division on the north side of Peach Tree Creek; Buiidys battery placed in the works of the Third Brigade. My pickets from the works before Atlanta joined my command at 6 a. m. The withdrawal from my works before the city, and the march of nine miles to the ferry, were all accomplished without the loss of a man or of any material. Casualties in front of Atlanta from July 23 to August 25. Killed. Wounded. Missing. i Aggregate. commissioned officers 1 3 4 Enlisted men 14 108 126 Total 111 130 About noon the enemys cavalry appeared in my front and slight skirmishing commenced between them and my pickets. At 3 oclock a body of cavalry, dismounted, charged upoi~ the picket-line, but were driven back with a loss of 8 killed (left on the field), some 25 wounded, and 3 prisoners, with no casualties in my command. Skirmishing continued throughout the afternoon. The artillery firing a few shells into the cavalry caused them to disperse rapidly. The enemy was busily engaged in feeling my lines. At 8 p. m. Colonel Minty, comniandin alry divis ion, reported to a briga(le in General 0 arrard s cay- me that the Seventh Pennsylvania Cay Page 145 On~. L.] EEPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 145 airy was left upon the opposite side of the river, with orders to patrol up the river as far as Soap Creek. During the afternoon Major-General Slocum, assigned to command of the corps, rode along my lines and was received with hearty enthusiasm by the men of his old command. August 27, during the day was very busily engaged perfecting my lines, constructing breast-works, rifle-pits, and abatis. The line to be held by my division being about two and three-fourths miles in length, required a vast amount of labor to place it in proper condition. Two pieces of Knaps battery were placed in position in a work thrown up on the right of the line for the purpose.of defending the railroad bridge and other bridges at Mont- gomerys Ferry. Major-General Slocurn to-day formally assumed command of the corps. August 28, 29, and 30 passed with slight skirmishing on the extreme picket-line, the troops busily engaged working on the defenses. August 31, at 6 a. in., in obedience to orders from corps headquarters, I sent out a reconnoitering party of 200 men under Colonel Flynn, Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers. Colonel Flynn, moving on the Buck Head road, found the enemys cavalry pickets on the west side of Nancys Creek. Moving to his left, he flanked and drove them and then crossed the creek, moving on the road to the right about a mile, where he again found the enemy posted in rail works on the farther edge of a cleared field. He exchanged a few volleys with them, but believing their numbers to be too great to be driven, and his object being to find, not to fight, the enemy, he retired, recrossed the creek, and, mov- ing down the road, turned northward on a smaller road over which the corps had marched on the 18th of July. On again reaching the creek he found the enemys cavalry pickets on the west side. These he quickly drove, and again crossing the stream and moving about a mile and a half, met the enemy intrenched in a field near the junction of the road on which he was marching, this being the right of the same line he had encountered below. Having fulfilled his orders by ascertaining the position of the enemy, Colonel Flynn re- turned without loss. September 1, day passed without change. September 2, in obedi- ence to orders from corps headquarters, I sent out a reconnoitering party. The reconnaissance was commanded by Lieut. Col. Thomas M. Walker, One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was composed of the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, Sixtieth New York Volunteers, and details from the One hundred and second New York and Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and twenty men from the Seventh Pennsylvania Cav- alry. Captain Lambert, acting assistant inspector-general, and ~ Lieutenant Schilling, of my staff, accompanied Lieutenant-Colonel Walker. The reconnaissance moved out at 6 a. m. on the Buck Head. road. Skirmishers were thrown to the front immediately after pass- ing the pickets, but the column advaiiced rapidly until after cross- ing Nancys Creek and to the point at which the road branches to Buck Head. At this point the road gave indications of the recent passage of a column of cavalry. The main body was here halted, and the Sixtieth New York Volunteers sent down the Buck Head road to the junction of the Howells Mill road. Having received intelligence of the arrival of the Sixtieth New York Volunteers at the point indicated, the column moved on, and the Sixtieth New York Volunteers was ordered to move toward Howells Mill and lhere join the main body. On reaching the creek at the mill it was 10 R RVOL XXXVIII, PT I Page 146 146 [CHAP. L. THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. learned that Fergusons rebel cavalry brigade, which had been en- camped there, had moved a few hours previously toward Atlanta. The bridge over Peach Tree Creek at this place had been destroyed. Little delay, however, was experienced, the infantry crossing on a large log, the cavalry fording. The column pushed on toward the city. Lieutenant-Colonel Walker, accompanied by the cavalry, preceded his infantry and entered the outs irts of the city, where he met Colonel Coburn, commanding the reconnaissance of the Third Division, who had also preceded his troops. Discovering that, with the exception of Fergusons brigade, there were no troops in the city, it was agreed that their commands should enter at the same time, which was done, the enemys cavalry retiring before them. Lieutenant-Colonel Walkers command was the first to reach the City Hall, upon which the colors of the Sixtieth New York and One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers were immedi- ately hoisted. To these two regiments, representing my division, belongs the immortal honor of placing upon the rebel stronghold the first Union flags, and to give the first practical announcement that the long campaign had ended in glorious victorythat the Gate City of the South was ours. Receiving the intelligence of the evac- uation of the city, I immediately ordered forward the Second and Third Brigades and Bundys battery, preceiing them in person, thus leaving the entire line of works at the ferry to be held by the First Brigade, under command of Col. Ario Pardee. The troops arrived during the evening and were massed on McDonough and White Hall streets. September 3, early in the morning my two brigades were placed in position in the fortifications, the Third Bri- gade in southwestern portion of the line from the East Point rail- road to the McDonough road, the Second Brigade on the left of the McDonough road and south of the city. September 4, the First Brigade being ordered from the Chattahoochee, arrived in the city at 3 oclock and was placed in position in the works on the right of the Third Brigade, west of the city. The Second Brigade was re- lieved toward evening by the Third Brigade, Third Division, and moved to the right of the McDonough road,, the line of the Third Brigade having been shortened. The One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers was to-day detached for provost duty, and reported to Colonel Cogswell, commanding post. Orders were re- ceived from Major-General Sherman announcing the accomplish- ment by the army of its undertaking in the com~Iete reduction and occupation of Atlanta, and indicating that the spring campaign was closed. The casualties in the battles and intervening marches de- scribed in the preceding report amount to an aggregate as follows: Killed. Wounded. Missing. Aggregate. Commissioned officers 16 97 10 123 Enlisted men 315 1,826 263 2,404 Total 331 1,923 273 2,527 The loss of field officers during the campaign has been unusually heavy. All the regiments save three and all the brigades changed commanders at least once during the campaign. These frequent Changes have caused great difficulty in procuring the proper re- ports, and in consequence prevented me from submitting my report ~t an earlier period, Jn addition to these losses, I have since the . Page 147 ~. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERJIJAND. 147 close of the campaign been deprived of the services of a gallant officer and efficient brigade commander by the death from disease, on the 10th instant, of Col. David Ireland, One hundred and thirty- seventh New York Volunteers, and captain in the Fifteenth U. S. Infantry. Colonel Ireland had commanded the Third Brigade of my division for upward of ten months, and greatly distinguished himself by his gallantry in all the engagements in which his com- mand has participated. In his death I lose a valued personal friend, the country one of its noblest defenders. My staff suffered severely, Captain Elliott, my assistant adjutant-general, and Captain Wheeler, chief of artillery, having been killed; Captain Veale, assistant com- missary of musters, severely, and Captain Wilbur, aide-de-camp, slightly, wounded, and Captain Davis, aide-de-camp, captured. I can- not close this report without special reference to the officers composing my personal and departmental staff. To Capt. William T. Forbes, for a time acting assistant inspector-general, and acting assistant adjutant-general after the death of the lamented Elliott; Capt. R. H. Wilbur, aide-de-camp, and assistant commissary of musters after the brave Captain Veale was wounded; Capt. William H. Lambert, aide- de-camp, and acting assistant inspector-general after the promotion of Captain Forbes, and to Capt. J. J. Cantine and Lieutenants Sher- wood and Armor, I tender my warmest and special thanks for the hearty accord and energetic support they at all times gave to every movement that seemed to be for the interest and success of our cause. To Capt. Ira B. Seymour, provost-marshal, Captain Schilling, topo- graphical engineer, and Lieutenant Chapman, chief of ambulance, I return my thanks for their faithfulness and readiness to perform their respective duties, no matter what was to be done, or what risk to be encountered. Captain Parker, assistant quartermaster, Captain Gil- lette, commissary of subsistence, and Captain Wilson, ordnance offi- cer, are deserving of the highest commendation for the successful manner in which their several departments were conducted. To my surgeon in chief, H. E. Goodman, myself and my entire com~ mand are under the deepest obligations for the manner in which, under his own personal supervision, the sick and wounded of my division have been attended. Thus triumphantly has ended this campaign, unequaled in the present war for glorious victory over almost insurmountable diffi- culties, and unsurpassed in modern history. Thus has ended a campaign which shall stand forever a nionument of the valor, the endurance, the patriotism of the American soldier. Four months of hard, constant labor nuder the hot sun of a southern summer; four months, scarce a day of which has been passed out of the sound of the crash of musketry and the roar of artillery; 200 miles traveled through a country in every mile of which nature and art seemed leagued for defensemountains, rivers, lines of works; a campaign in which every march was a fight, in which battles follow in such quick succession are so intimately connected by a constant series of skirmishes that the whole campaign seems but one grand battle which, crowned with grander victory, attests the skill and patience of the hero who matured its plans and directed their execution. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JNO. W. GEARY, Brigadier- General, Gommanding Division. Lient. Col. H. W. PERKINS, Assistant Adjutant-General, 20th Army Gorps Page 148 1.48 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. ADDENDA. GENERAL ORDERS.] HDQRS. 2D Div., 20TH ARMY CORPS, Mill Greek, Ga., May 9, 1864. The general commanding division takes pleasure in announcing his appreciation of the gallant condnct of the troops of this corn- inand in their assanlt npon Rocky Face Ridge yesterday, in execu- tion of peremptory orders to attempt to take the gap leading throngh it. The troops of the division, by their exhibition of valor in as- saulting the almost impregnable position of the enemy, sustained its proud prestige. Night approaching, and the mountain offering no shelter for the troops, and our engagement of the enemy having diverted his attention from General McPhersons advance and en- abled him to pass through Snake [Creek] Gap south of us, you were withdrawn to encamp. You have accomplished an object of great bearing upon the success of the present movements. Officers will, without delay, get their commands in complete condition for further progress of the campaign, in prospect of which there exists the con- viction in the minds of all that the soldiers of this division will, as heretofore, indivianalize it in deeds of prowess. By command of Brig. Gen. John W. Geary: THOS. H. ELLIOTT, Assistant Aci~jutant-General. No. 205. Report of Surg. H Earnest Goodman, U. S. Army, Surgeon in Chief. HDQRS. SECOND DIvISIoN, TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS, Atlanta, Ga., September 22, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to forward the following report of oper- ations of the medical department of Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, for the campaign beginning the 3d day of May, at Chattanooga Valley, Teun., and ending 3d day of September, 1864: Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, under command of Brig. Gen. John W. Geary (Alfred Ball, surgeon in chief), left Chatta- nooga Valley, Tenn., on the 3d day of May, 1864, numbering, offi- cers, 330 ; enlisted men, 6,713; total, 7,043. The command was in excellent condition, well equipped, with no prevailing disease except scurvy. The sick were left at Chattanooga to the amount of 250 cases, mostly of a scorbutic nature. Vegetables were issued freely during three weeks before starting, but none during the winter. Marched to Taylors Ridge, Ga., engaged the enemy at Mill Creek Gap, May 8, and fought the battle of Mill Creek (or Dug) Gap. Con- dition of command: Exhausted by long marches, day and night; roads made heavy by rain. Strength of command: Two brigades officers, 330; enlisted men, 4,363; only a part of which became en- gaged. Engagement lasted six hours. Made four charges up the ridge over large rocks and stones; enemy intrenched. Condition of supplies: Stimulants and surgical appliances in abundance, but only reached us two hours after engagement began; tents in the rear; dressings at first obtained from the numerous panniers. Field hos- pital established half a mile from foot of Taylors Ridge and one mile from the enemy. Operations: Amputations (circular). 11 ; re- sections, 7. Water excellent and very abundant; food obtained from supply in ambulances; Cattle captured and killed, Mode of r Page 149 CH~. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMIY OF THE CUMBERLA~D. 149 moval of wounded: On blankets and stretchers to foot of mountain and in ambulance to hospital. Character of the fire: Musketry; continuous; range 20 to 300 yards. Subsequent disposition of wounded: Wounded removed next day, May 9, to Riuggold, Ga., a distance of twenty-five miles, under the guidance of (livision ambu- lance officer and Assistant Surgeons Applegate, Dowlin, and Strick- land. Coffee prepared on the march from supplies in the ambulance boxes; one death while in transit. Ana~sthetics: Chloroform in all cases; no bad results. Casualties: Received in division hospital wounded, 184; died during night, 7; while in transit, 1; total, 8. Division commanders official report of casualties: Killedofficers, 3; enlisted men, 46. Woundedofficers, 12; enlisted men, 245. T e greater number on the official report is owing to the character of the ground, many being unfitted for duty by contusions and sprains. Of the 184 wounded, 19 were from contusions and sprains, and 1 fracture of the leg. BATTLE OF RESACA, MAY 15, 1864. Condition of command: May 15, again engaged the enemy at bat- tle of Resaca. Weather fine. Commenced fresh. Battle opened at 3 p. m. Strength of command: Unknownabout 5,600. Con- dition of supplies: Stimulants and surgical appliances abundant; tents on the ground and up before wounded came in. Field hospital about one and a half miles from battle-field; location good. Opera- tions : Amputations (circular), 25 ; exsections, 15. Among Confed- federatesamputations, 10; resections, 1. Water good and abun- dant. Food abundant; received from Government and Sanitary Commission. Mode of removal of wounded: On stretchers from field to medical officers on duty with their regiments, from there to hospital in ambulances. Wounded were received during the whole night. Character of fire: Musketry and artillery; continuous; range, 500 to 25 yards. Five charges made; enemys works carried. Duration of battle, twelve hours. Subsequent disposition of wounded: Command followed the enemy next day, May 16; wounded left in division hospital; remained in division field hos- pital until May 21, when they were transferred to general field hospital, Resaca, a distance of two miles, under the direction of Surgeon Foye, U. S. Volunteers. An~sthetics: Chloroform in all cases ; no bad results. Casualties: WoundedFederals, 236; rebels, 46; total, 282. Died in hospitalFederals, 14; Confederates, 6. Federal wounded, majority slight; rebels, severe. Division commanders official report of casualties: Killedofficers, 2; en- listed men, 21. Woundedofficers, 5; enlisted men, 210. Discrep- ancies owing to wounded of other corps having been treated in division hospital. Seven of the deaths were of men belonging to other commands. BATTLE OF NEW HOPE CHURCH. Marched to Cassville. Refitted and supplied the command with fifteen days rations. Sent all sick to the rear, and, by a flank movement through Burnt Hickory Pass, came upon the enemy at Pumpkin Vine Creek and fought battle of New Hope Church, or Dallas, May 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29. Two charges were made first day. Condition of command: Much exhausted by long, heavy, and forced marches. Strength of command: Unknownabout 5,000 total. Condition of supplies: Stimulants and surgical appliances in abundance. Tents at hand and up first night . Wounded all she Page 150 V 150 THE ATLANTA CAMPAI~. [CHAP. L. tered. Field hospital on Pumpkin Vine Creek, about half a mile from line of attack. Lines advanced about two miles late at night, and hospital was removed next day from Pumpkin Vine Creek to one and a half miles of battle line. Operations: Amputations (cir- cular), 39; exsections, 19. Water good, but not in abundance. Food abundant. Wounded well fed and sheltered. Supplies ob- tained from department purveyor on field and Sanitary Commission at Kingston. Mode of removal of wounded: By stretchers and Udankets to field medical officers; from there to hospital in ambu- lances. Character of fire: First day, musketry, artillery, continu- ous, and at 500 to 50 yards range, lasting nine hours. Made two con- tinuous charges. For the other six days of battle, musketry contin- uous and desultory; artillery with grape and canister at intervals. Subsequent disposition of wounded: All slight cases were sent to Kingston in army wagons. Severe cases were removed in ambu- lances, under charge of Surgeon Kendall, One hundred and forty- ninth New York Volunteers. No preparation was made at Kings- ton, and Assistant Surgeons Applegate, One hundred and second New York Volunteers, and Burbeck, Sixtieth New York Volunteers, remained there in charge of them. Those having mortal wounds were transferred to the Fourth Corps hospital. Two days rations were cooked for them before starting; the wounded fed while in transit; fed on march three times daily by attendants detailed for that purpose and ambulance helps. I was not aware of any deaths while in transit. as mortal cases were left in the field. AnEesthetics: Chloroform in all cases; no bad results. Casualties: Wounded, 315; deaths, 18. Division commanders official report: Killedofficers, 3; enlisted men, 49. Woundedofficers, 17; enlisted men, 422. The discrepancies are probably owing to some of the wounded get- ting into other hospitals, and because slight cases remained on duty with their regiments. Many of these wounded were very severe. Twelve cases of penetrating wounds of abdomen and 11 deaths re- ported. BATTLE OF PINE HILL, JUNE 15, 1864. Condition of command: Worn out and exhausted by continual marching, building breast-works, and under one continuous fire from May 25. Roads heavy from rain for ten days. Battle begun 2 p. in.; continued six hours. Strength of command: Officers, 275; enlisted men, 4,752; total, 5,027; greater part engaged. Condition of supplies: Stimulants and surgical appliances rather scanty; diffi- cult to obtain, because of the very bad roads and worn out mules. Tents at hand all up, and wounded all sheltered. One continual rain after this battle. No suffering for want of appliances, but not as abundant as on other occasions. The scarcity was partly owing to one brigade supply of tents amid medicines being detached, formu- ing a corps hospital at Acworth. Field hospital about two miles from line of attack; water abundant; food plenty. More suffering among wounded because of the continual rain and being worn out by reason of previous hardship. Operations: Amputation and re- section, number unknown. Mode of removal of wounded: On stretchers and blankets to field surgeons; from there to ambulances; brought to hospital during whole mmight. Character of fire: Mus- ketry and artillery; continuous; range from 100 to 25 yards; enemy strongly intrenched; one continued charge; enemys works rendered useless, but not carried; slaughter of Federals severe. Subsequent disposition of wounded: Wounded sent tQ Acworth in Page 151 CHAP. L.] ItEPORTS, ETC.ARM~t OF THE CUMI3ERLANID. 151 ambulances, and from tnere on cars to Chattanooga, always accom- panied by medical officers and attendants detailed from the division; much suffering from rough box-cars and the unavoidable delay of the road. Ambulance horses and mules so worn out as to be scarcely able to remove wounded to Acworth. Have no reports of the deaths in transportation; suffering described as very great. Most of the medical officers said that wounded were well fed on route by Sani- tary Commission. Those that were not provided for was owing to the neglect of the medical officer in charge. I heard of none of that kind in this division, as our medical officers only turned our wounded over when they got to Chattanooga to Dr. Salter, post surgeon. An~sthetics: Chloroform in all cases; no bad results. Casualties: No record of casualties can be found. Surgeon Fifield, Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in charge of division. Wounded were greater than at any other battle. Names of 145 wounded and 15 deaths are among the records of the division hos- pital. Division commanders official report: Killedofficers, 1 enlisted men, 81. Woundedofficers, 25; enlisted men, 407. BATTLES OF KOLB S FARM, NANCY~5 AND NOYES CREEKS, FROM THE 17TH TO THE 30TH OF JUNE. Condition of the command: Exhausted from marching, building breast-works, and continual skirmishing from the 25th of May. This battle covered a period of fourteen days, known as the battle of Kenesaw Mountain. Strength of command: Officers, 231; enlisted men, 3,909. Condition of supplies: Stimulants and surgical appli- ances in abundance; tents always on hand. Field hospital, owing to advance of our line, was moved six or seven times ; twice shelled out; distance about half a mile to one mile from attack. Water good. Food abundant, principally army rations. The shelling caused the death of one man from fright. Operations: Amputa- tions, 12; exsections, 6, reported. Evidently some reports missing. Character of fire: Musketry and artillery; range varied. Two charges made in fourteen days. Most of the wounded were from minie-balls at short range on the skirmish line. Subsequent dispo- sition of wounded: Sent to Acworth and turned over to department hospital established there. Removed in ambulances. Medical of- ficer and attendants detailed from division. Well supplied with food while in transit. Anasthetics: Chloroform in all cases; no bad results. Casualties: I think the record imperfect. Classified re- turn of wounded only shows, wounded, 110; death, 1. Classified re- turns for 20th, 2lst,.22d, 28th, and 29th days of June on hand; the others are wanting. Records were kept by brigades. Division commanders official report: Killedofficers, 2; enlisted men, 26. Woundedofficers, 11; enlisted men, 229. July 1, left Kenesaw Mountain and followed the enemy to Chattahooehee River. Skir- muishing all the way. Casualties few. I relieved Surgeon Fifield, in charge df division, July 1, 1864. Command rested on Chattahoochee River with only slight skirmishing on picket-line. Casualties from July 1 to the 20th: Killed, enlisted men, 1; wounded, enlisted men, 29. Brigade hospitals were abolished and division hospitals organ- ized July 1, 1864. BATTLE OF PEACH TREE CREEK, JULY 20, 1864. Condition of command: Exhausted, but in fair condition; roads good; well fed. Strength of command: Officers, 222; enlisted men Page 152 152 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L 3,751. Condition of supplies: Abundant. Tents on hand aiid up. Supplies obtained from medical purveyor, Sanitary Commission, and by pnrchase on hospital fund. Field hospital about two and a half miles from line of attack; so far in the rear because of the large number of sick on hand. One section of division hospital within half a mile from line of attack, and the greater number of severer cases were received in this hospital. Six operating tables were kept going in these two hospitals until 1 a. m. July 21. All operations performed before next day. Operations: Amputations (circular) 31; exsections, 6. Water and food abundant. Mode of re- moval of wounded: On stretchers and blankets by ambulance at- tendants and musicians. Character of fire: Enemy charged several times in very heavy force. Fire, musketry and artillery; artillery at long range; musketry from 500 to 25 yards. Duration of engage- ment: Five hours. Division had to change front several times~ fire exceedingly severe. Subsequent disposition of wounded: Removed to department hospital, Vinings Station, a distance of three miles; food prepared before starting; medical and other attendants de tailed from division hospital. Anasthetics: Chloroform in all cases; no bad results. Casualties: Wounded, 237; deaths, 15. Division Commanders official report: Killedofficers, 4; enlisted men, 78. Woundedofficers, 24; enlisted meii, 205. The difference in num- ber wounded is owing to those in other commands being included in the report of division hospital. Total number of casualties for month of July, including Peach Tree Creek, in division hospital were: Woundedofficers, 24; enlisted men, 271. Deathsofficers. 4; enlisted men, 12. Sickofficers, 24; enlisted men, 379. Deaths, enlisted men, 1. After the battle of Peach Tree Creek the command moved upon Atlanta and came again upon the enemy about o~e and a half miles from Atlanta, Ga., with very little skirmishing. The command intrenched and the siege or battle of Atlanta, Ga., began July 22 and ended 25th of August. As there was no regular battle I will give a r6sum~ of operations for whole month or to the ending of the campaign, September 3, 1864. Condition of command: Much ex- hausted from niarching, continual skirmishing, and building breast- works. Strength of command: Unknownabout 3,000 to 3,500. Condition of supplies for month of August: Abundant. Tents on hand. Field hospital three-quarters of a mile from line of attack, within shelling distance but out of range; placed in a ravine sheltered by hills. Water good aiid abundant. Food abundant; obtained from commissary and Sanitary Commission. Qperations: Amputations (circular), 4; resections, none. Mode of removal of wounded: By stretchers and ambulances. Character of the fire: Musketry and artillery, at from 100 to 600 yards range; desultory. Firing continued for over one month. Sometimes artillery firing very severe, although very few accidents resulting. Command well protected by breast-works. No charges made. Subsequent dispo- sition of wounded: Removed to Vinings Station and turned over to Surgeon Woodworth, U. S. Volunteers, in charge. The transfer was made from time to time by order of the medical director Twentieth Army Corps. Medical officers and attendants detailed from divis- ion. An~sthetics : Chloroform in all cases; no bad results. Casu- alties for month of August during siege of Atlanta: Wounded officers, 1; enlisted men, .41. Deathsenlisted men, 6. Division commanders official report: Killedofficers, 1; en listed men, 14 Page 153 Cni~. Li REPORTS, ETC.-ARMY OF THE CUMBERLThD. 15~ Woundedofficers, 3; enlisted men, 108. Cannot account for the discrepancy. Number taken sick and admitted to hospital, 434. Division commanders official report of campaign, beginning May 3 and ending September 3, 1864: Killedofficers, 16; enlisted men, 315. Woundedofficers, 97; enlisted men, 1,826, making a total loss, in killed and wounded, 2,254. Strength of command September 2, 1864officers, 181; enlisted men, 2,662. No account of sick has been taken in this report, as there is no record of them except for the months of July and August. At least 1,000 men were sent to the rear sick during the campaign, making a total loss of strength to command of over 3,254, 50 per cent. of the effective force. Scurvy has been the great cause of sickness, and from my observation at least two-thirds of all sick sent to the rear suffered from scorbutic affections. One hundred and fifty marked cases came into division hospital during months of July and August. Condition of command, fair. Number on sick report September 1, 387. This report has many imperfections, owing to the want of the proper data, caused by the frequent changes of medical officers in charge of division. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. EARNEST GOODMAN, Surgeon, U. S. Vols., Chief Second Div., 20th Army Gorps. Surg. JOHN W. FOYE, U. S. Volunteers, Medical Director, Twentieth (Jorps. No. 206. Reports of Cot. Charles Candy, Sixty-sixth Ohio Infantry, com manding First Brigade, of operations May 2-Au gast 1. HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., SECOND Div., 20TH ARMY CORPS, Mill Creek Gap, Ga., May 11, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the movements of this brigade, in compliance with instructions, dated headquarters, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, Mill Creek Gap, Ga., May 11, 1864: Received marching orders on the night of May 2. May 3, marched from Bridgeport, Ala., to Sh~1hnound; distance, six miles. May 4, marched from Shellmound to eastern foot of Lookout Mountain; distance, nineteen miles. May 5, marched from eastern foot of Look- out Mountain to Post Oak Church; distance, twenty miles. May 6, marched froni Post Oak Church to Pea Vine Church; distance, five. miles. May 7, marched froni Pea Vine Church to Nuckles house, Whitfield County, Ga.; distance, twenty miles. May 8, broke camp at Nuckles house about 9 a. m. and marched for this point (Mill Creek Gap), arriving about 2 p. in.; was ordered to form line in rear of Second Brigade, and to support them in the taking of the gap. On arriving at the foot of Chattoogata Mountain (opposite Mill Creek Gap), the Seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteers was held in reserve by the general commanding division, the Twenty-ninth Ohio Vol- unteers, with the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, was or- dered forward to assist the Second Brigade in the assault on the gap; the Fifth and Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteers, with the One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, was held as a support to the artillery and to prevent any flank or rear attack o Page 154 154 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. the enemy on it. The orders given to the Twenty-ninth Ohio and Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers were to take the gap, and on reaching the summit to halt. The regiments went at the work bravely, and ascended the mountain to within thirty yards of its summit, but on arriving at that point found it so naturally defended, in addition to obstruct ions placed by the enemy, as to be an impossi- bility to proceed any farther. They held their ground bravely, losing heavily in both officers and men (recapitulation of casualties is herewith annexed), until recalled by the general, it being nearly dark. Before being recalled the Fifth, Seventh, aiid Sixty-sixth Ohio Vol- unteers were ordered to form in rear of the advaiice to protect the withdrawal of the advance regiments, with orders, as soon as all had passed, for them to fall back slowly and prevent the enemy from following. The assault of the Twenty-ninth Ohio and Twenty- eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers on the gap, led by their gallant offi- cers, was spirited and with a determination to take it, if possible, but from its natural defenses it was found impossible. Both regiments lost heavily in officers and meii, especially the Twenty-ninth Ohio. The gallantry and bravery of Col. William T. Fitch, Lieut. Col. Edward Hayes, and Adjt. James B. Storer, Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteers, and Maj. James Fitzpatrick, Twenty-eighth Pennsyl- vania Volunteers, cannot be passed over without especial mention. They all received severe wounds while leading their gallant and brave men forward. In addition to the foregoing, thanks are due to the commander of the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, Lieut. Col. John Flynn, and to his officers for the prompt manner all orders were executed, and for the spirited manner his regiment was handled. In addition to the foregoing I take pleasure in thank- ing the officers of my staff for the efficient aid rendered during the assault. The medical department nobly performed their duties in the care of the wounded, rendering every assistance in their power. Herewith you will find inclosed the official reports of the regimental commanders. I am, captain, very respectfully, yours, & c., CHAS. CANDY, Colonel Sixty-sixth Ohio I/ols., Corndg. Brigade. Capt. THOMAS H. ELLIOTT, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Division, Twentieth Corps. [Inclosure.] Report o.f casualties in the battle of Mill Greek Gap, Ga., May 8, 1864. Casualties. Missing. Killed 5everely 5lightly Regiments. wounded. wounded. i . S a a a a a a a a a 0 ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ 5th Ohio volunteers 1 1 5 29thOhio Volunteers i9 49 21 2 97 28th Pennsylvania Volunteers 3 1 27 11 1 43 Total 1 22 5 76 1 33 7 145 CHAS. CANDY, Colonel Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteers, Comdg. Brigade. Page 155 CHAP. Li REPORTS, ETC.A1~MY O~ THE CIJMBERLAND. HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., SECOND Div., 20TH ARMY CORPS, Near Cassville, Ga., May 22, 1864. CAPTAIN: In compliance with instructions, I have the honor to submit the following report of the movements, & c., of this brigade since May 8, 1864: On the night of the 9th instant, about 9 p. in., received instruc- tions to form the brigade on the rising ground and build intrench- ments, which was done, occupying the entire night. Remained in that position until the 12th instant. May 12, marched from Mill Creek Gap, Ga., to east end of Snake Creek Gap, distance about ten miles. May 13, marched from east end of Snake Creek Gap (about six miles) toward Resaca massed as a reserve; about 5 p. m. ordered to form the brigade in two lines on right side of the Dalton and Calhoun road, and. at right angles to it, and throw up in- trenchments, which was done. May 14, 4.30 p. in., ordered to the support of a division of the Fourth Corps; took a position on the left of the First Division, Twentieth Army Corps, and extreme left of the army. May 15, moved with the remainder of the division about 10 a. m. a short distance and massed in column of battalions in rear of Second and Third Brigades, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, and a portion of the Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps. Several of the regiments of this brigade were ordered to different points. Your attention is especially called to reports of regimental commanders, particularly the Fifth Ohio Volunteers. May 16, marched to McClures Ford, on the Coosawattee River, crossed and encamped on the south side. May 17, marched to forks of Calhoun and Adairsville road. May 18, marched to the foot of the Gravelly Plateau, four miles south of Calhoun. May 19, marched at 6 a. m. on main road toward Cassville, Ga., about one mile. Took a blind road to the right leading toward Kingston, on the left of the Fourth Army Corps and on the right of the Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps; arrived at the road leadiizrg to Cassville; moved toward Cassville, and massed on the left of Fourth Corps and right of Third Division, Twentieth Corps, where we still remain, within a mile of Cassville, Ga. I have the honor to be, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CHAS. CANDY, Colonel Sixty-si~cth Ohio Volunteers, Gomdg. Brigade. Capt. THOMAS H. ELLIOTT, Assi. Adji. Gen., Second Division, Twentieth Oorps. HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., SECOND DIv., 20TH ARMY CORPS, Camp near Atlanta, Ga., August 1, 1864. CAPTAIN: In compliance with instructions, I have the honor to re- port the part taken by this brigade during that part of the campaign since my last official report of the 28th of May, 1864, dated near Dal- las, Ga., to August 1, 1864. May 23, marched to south side of the Etowah River and encamped. May 24, marched to Burnt Hickory, Ga., and encamped. May 25, marched at 6 a. in., this brigade in ad- vance of division, and moved to Pumpkin Vine Creek, where the advance met the enemys cavalry pickets. Skirmishers were thrown across the stream (the Seventh Ohio performing this duty), when w Page 156 156 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. advanced about three miles, where we met the advauce of the enemy iii force, composed of infantry and cavalry. The brigade was formed in hue of battle. The Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers was ordered to advance as skirmishers to assist the Seventh Ohio, who were warmly engaged with the enemy, and who were making a stub- born resistance. After the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteer skirmishers were in position the order was given to move forward cautiously and press the enemy to develop his force. The enemys skirmishers were compelled to fall back to their main line, one and a half miles. Prisoners arriving, information was received that General Hoods entire corps was in my front. This fact was imme- diately reported to the general commanding division. The enemy advanced and poured a heavy and galling fire in the entire line. It fell most heavily on the Fifth Ohio Volunteers, who lost 7 killed and 51 wounded. The regiment wavered, but immediately recovered from the shock, and held its position gallantly. Great credit is due the officers and men for their steady nerve during this trying hour. In the mean time temporary protection was thrown up. We re- mained in this position until about 5 p. in., when the other divisions (First and Third) arriviiig, the corps was formed in columii by bri- gade and ordered to charge, the First Division in advance, followed by the Third, and the Third by the Second. This brigade was in rear of the division. After moving forward the enemy was found behind intrenchments with artillery. We took position within very short distance of the enemy and threw up intrenchments (the night being very dark and rainy). During this last advance the Fifth Ohio Volunteers lost its gallant commander, Col. John H. Patrick, who fell mortally wounded from grape-shot. When the brigade met the enemy first after crossing the creek (Pumpkin Vine), Lieut. Joseph W. Hitt, Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteers, acting as aide-de-camp on my staff, was killed while carrying orders to the right of my line. Lieu- tenant Hitt was beloved by all. Although young in years (being but nineteen) he was a gallant and brave officer. Remained in this position until June 1, 1864, skirmishing heavily day and night. At- tention is particularly called to reports of regimental commanders of operations. on the 25th of May -especially. June 1, was relieved by a division of the Fifteenth Corps, and moved to the left and bivouacked for the night in rear of Twenty- third Corps. June 2, moved forward in support of Twenty-third Corps on a road running toward Acworth, and remained in position. June 6, marched to the Acworth and Big Shanty cross-roads; went into camp, throwing up intrenchments. June 14, marched to near Pine Hill; massed in rear of Third Brigade of this division. June 15, the enemy having fallen back some distance and evacuated his position on Pine Hill, this brigade was ordered forward on a recon- naissance to ascertain where the enemy was; advanced about a mile~ encountered the enemys pickets; compelled them to fall back a short distance. The brigade was formed in line of battle to await the remaiiider of the division. At S p. m. the brigade was formed in two linesTwenty-eighth Pennsylvania and Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteers in first line, the Fifth and Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteers in the second line; the One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsyl- vania Volunteers was on the right and in front of the other bri- gades; it was relieved at this time, but did not come up immediately. The order was received to charge the enemys works. Their skir- mishers were driven in precipitately. Their works were found to b Page 157 Ciw. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF TILE CUMBERLAND. 157 very strong and garrisoned with infantry and artillery. Not being in sufficient force, their works could not be carried. My first line (consisting of the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania and Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteers) succeeded in getting within thirty yards of their works and maintained their position, the enemy being unable to dislodge them. The remainder of the brigade (Fifth and Sixty- sixth Ohio and One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Vol- unteers) immediately threw up breast-works under a galling fire from the enemys sharpshooters. Many casualties occurred, but the position was maintained. During the iiight temporary works were thrown up and the enemy was harassed constantly from the fire of our sharpshooters, who kept the enemy from working their artil- lery to a considerable extent. Remained in this position until 2 a. m. of the morning of June 17, when it was discovered that the enemy had abandoned his works and left our immediate front. Their works were occupied by the advance regiments and skirmish- ers thrown rapidly forward, capturing a fe~i of their rear guard. Information was immediately sent to the general commanding di- vision, and everything prepared to follow the enemy. Moved for- ward about 10 a. m. 17th instant two miles and held as a reserve for the remainder of the division. June 19, the enemy had fallen back during the night about one and a half miles and taken up a new position; formed line on the left of the Third Brigade of this divis- ion and threw up intrenchments; nothing but heavy skirmishing along the line of this brigade. Relieved by a brigade of the Fourth Corps on the evening of June 20; moved to the right of Third Division, Twentieth Corps, to .protect a gap between it and the First Division, Twentieth Corps. June 21, joined by the remainder of the (livision, left of brigade joining Third Division, Twentieth Corps, threw up intrencliments. June 22, two regiments were thrown forward to take position on a range of hills in our immedi- ate front, on which were posted the enemys skirmishers; drove them off, and the rest of the brigade moved forward to occupy the hill and intrench, which was done. June 27, the brigade was ordered to form as a reserve to tIme Second and Third Brigades to take and occupy a piece of woods immediately in our front and pro- tect the right flank of the Fourth Corps, who were about to assault a position in its immediate front, and intrench ourselves if suc- cessful. We were successful, and remained in this position until June 29, when the division was relieved by a division of the Four- teenth Corps and moved to the right to relieve a division of the Twenty-third Corps on the right of the Powder Springs and Marietta road, which was accomplished by daylight of the 30th of June. July 3, it was discovered that the enemy had left our front; soon after daylight ordered to press the enemy. Skirmishing commenced with the enemys rear guard, which lasted until about 12 in., when the enemy fell back three or four miles, where he was found in- trenched and intrenching. The division was formed in line, this brigade in reserve. July 4, received orders to be ready to occupy the lines vacated by the First Division, Twentieth Corps, immedi- ately on the left of our Second Division. July 5, the enemy it was discovered had fallen back again. This brigade, with the Second and Third, immediately followed them in the direction of Turners Ferry, Chattahoochee River, where they were found occupying a ridge on the north side of the river above mentioned and strongly intrencbe(l went into camp for the night. July 6, moved about three miles to our position of the 5th instant and bivouacked fo Page 158 158 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. ICHAP. L. the night. July 7, moved to the right of the Third Division, Twen- tieth Corps; took position, right of brigade resting on Nickajack Creek and connecting with the Fifteenth Corps, left of brigad econ- nectiug with the Third Brigade of this division. Remained in this position until July 17. Broke camp and marched across the Chat- tahoochee River, and bivouacked for the night near Johnsons house. July 18, marched to near the forks of the Atlanta and Buck Head roads and formed line of battle on south side of Buck Head and Paces Ferry road and parallel to it; threw up intrenchments and remained in position for the night. July 19, moved forward and crossed Peach Tree Creek; was again formed in line of battle and threw up intrenchments on right of Second Brigade of this divis- ion, my right resting on Peach Tree Creek. July 20, moved for- ward about half a mile to a hill in front of Third Brigade of this division, from which the enemys skirmishers had just been driven. The brigade was formed in two lines of battle, the first line, One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania, with the Fifth Ohio Vol- unteers on their right and well refused, to the rear to protect my flank; second line, Twenty-ninth Ohio, with the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania on their right; the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteers, having a great portion of their regiment on the skirmish line, was held as a reserve. The front line received orders to throw up tem- porary breast-works, which was done. About 1 p. m. received orders from the general commanding division in person to deploy the brigade in single line and throw up a line of breast-works as protection against infantry along the ridge, and that the First Di- vision, Twentieth Corps, would connect with my right, as they had received orders to do so immediately. These orders were carried into effect by me, but the First Division did not join my right, as was discovered afterward, nor did they afford any protection to my line, thus leaving my flank entirely unprotected. During this time I felt perfectly secure. About 3 p. m. the enemy made his appear- ance iii my imniediate front, an d while battling with him in that directioii the right flank and rear of this brigade was enveloped by the enemy in solid column, pouring their murderous fire in the rear of my line. It was so sudden and impetuous that the Sixty-sixth Ohio, Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania, and Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteers were compelled to fall back. The Fifth Ohio and One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers held their ground nobly, their men falling rapidly, especially the Fifth Ohio, who were most exposed. Enveloped on three sides, it required desperate fighting to hold the ground, and if the artillery had not rendered the assist- ance it did the entire brigade would have been compelled to fall back and change front. The Second and Third Brigades comin~ to the rescue, we were soon enabled to breathe freer and maintain our ground, and punish the enemy for his audacity, which was done with great slaughter. Great credit is due Lieutenant Bundy, Thir- teenth New York Battery, and his brave men, for maintaining the position and rendering such noble assistance with their guns, es-. pecially the two pieces on his right, which were changed to the right, and delivered with such telling effect, grape and canister that the enemy was compelled to halt and change his course. The enemy was driven back aiid the position was maintained. I cannot close this days report without returning my sincere thanks to both officers and men for their gallant defense of the position, and their country may well be proud of them in sustaining their ground against such odds. Among the regimental commanders I must thank Col, Ari Page 159 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBEELAND. 159 Pardee, jr., commanding One hundred and fort y -seventh Pennsyl- vania Volunteers, particularly, for services rendered t hat day and during those trying hours. Night coming on, the enemy retired, leaving many of his dead and wounded. The latter were removed nuder cover of the darkness by him. July 22, it was found that the enemy had fallen back from our immediate front. We moved for- ward to within one and a half miles of the city of Atlanta, formed line, when it was discovered that the enemy had taken up his posi- tion in his main works around that city. We advanced and formed hue of battle within one mile of the enemys works and threw up a strong line of breast-works. July 25, advanced the works about 300 yards nearer the enemy, Which works the brigade now hold. The enemy is now using and firing from his main line of rifle-pits. Great credit is due both officers and men for the cheerful manner they have performed the arduous duties, which this report covers, nuder an almost constant fire, either skirmishing or in line of battle, exposed to the inclemency of the weather and the almost unbear- able heat of a southern climate. To the noble dead, their names will be handed down to posterity as heroes who sacrificed their lives for their country and flag, and to sustain one of the noblest Govern- ments under the canopy of heaven. All of which is respectfully submitted. I have the honor to be, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CHAS. CANDY, Colonel Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteers, Comdg. Brigade. Capt. W. T. FORBES, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gem., 2d Division, 20th Army Corps. No. 207. Report of Col. Ario Pardee, Jr., One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Infantry, commanding First Brigade, of oper- ations August 4September 8. HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., SECOND DIV., 20TH CORPS, Atlanta, Ga., September 10, 1864. CAPTAIN :* In accordance with orders from the general commanding divis- ion, I assumed command of this brigade on the 4th day of Au- gust, 1864, and it is but just to state that the preceding portion of this report is taken verbatim from the official reports of Col. Charles Candy, commanding brigade, now on file at these headquarters. August 5, nothing of any moment transpired, except that the picket- firing in our front was heavier than usual, owing to a demonstration made by the pickets of the First Division, Twentieth Army Corps. August 6, with the exception of a demonstration of the artillery of the corps, the day passed in comparative quiet. August 7 and 8, the usual quiet prevailed. August 9, a demonstration by the artil- lery was again made to cover an attack to be made by the Four- teenth and Twenty-third Corps on the extreme right. The enemy as usual did not reply. Until the 18th, when the enemy opened with their batteries on the line of the division at 3 a. in., all had been comparatively quiet. Although the time of the enemys demonstra~ * For portion here omitted sce Candys reports, ante Page 160 160 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. (CHAP. L tion was unfavorable to us, I am happy to say that the missiles thrown from their guns did not cause any casualties in the brigade. August 19, at 3.30 a. m. all the batteries of the corps bearing on the city opened fire, firing fourteen rounds per gun. This was the only important incident of the day. Nothing of any moment transpired until the evening of the 25th, when the brigade was quietly with- drawn from the works and placed en route for Paces Ferry, on the Chattahoochee River, which point we reached early the next morn- ing. The position taken by the brigade on the 26th was about mid- way between the railroad bridge and Paces Ferry. The right, held by the One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, rested on a rebel fort which had formerly commanded the ap- proaches to the railroad bridge. Its chief importance in our hands is that from it if in the hands of the enemy the bridge could easily be destroyed by artillery. The Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteers was posted on the left of the One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsyl- vania Volunteers. These two regiments were posted in front of the remainder of the brigade and fully commanded the cleared ground in their front, over which the enemy must pass to gain a position from which serious injury could be done the various bridges over the river at the railroad crossing. The remainder of the command was posted on a range of hills in rear of the positions held by the regiments previously mentioned and were holding a line which con- siderably attenuated the command in order to connect it with the Second Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Corps, on the left. Each regiment this day and the days following until the 2d of Sep- tember were engaged in fortifying their positions and slashing the timber in their front, so as to make the position held by the troops as nearly inaccessible as possible. On the 2d of September, in compliance with instructions from the general commanding division, the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers and Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteers were placed in position to cover the road bridge at Paces Ferry and its approaches, occupy- ing the works of the Third Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps; the Fifth Ohio Volunteers was also deployed to cover the ground previously occupied by the Second Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps. In this position we remained until September 4, when, in compliance with orders, the brigade moved into the city of Atlanta and went into position in the works constructed for the defense of the town, the left of the brigade at a fort near the race-course and extending along the rebel works to a point near where the road leading to Turners Ferry passes through the fortifications. In this position the brigade is now resting, per- forming only the necessary picket and camp duties. Appended to this report please find a list of the casualties in the brigade from the 8th of May to the 4th of September, 1864. * I take pleasure in calling your attention to the acknowledgment of Col. Charles Candy to members of the staff, and beg leave to add my testimony to their efficiency and worth. Accompanying this please find reports of regimental commanders. ARIO PARDEE, JR., Got. 147th Regt. Pennsylvania Vols., Gomdg. Brig. Capt. W. F. FORBES, ____ Acting Assistant Adjittant- General. * Aggregates 6 officers and 104 men killed, 39 officers and 712 men wounded, and I officer and 29 men captured or missing Page 161 C~. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 161 No. 208. Reports of Cot. John H. Patrick, Thfth Ohio Infantry, of operations May 8-20. HEADQUARTERS FIFTH OHIO VETERAN VOLUNTEERS, Near Cassvitle, Ga., Jliliay 21, 1864. SIR: In compliance with circular froni division headquarters, May 20, 1864, I beg leave to submit the following report of the part taken by the Fifth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry in the engage- ment at Mill Creek Gap, Ga., May 8, 1864, and the engagements fol- lowing to May 20, 1864: On arriving at Mill Creek, Ga., the Fifth Ohio Veteran Volun- teer Infantry was ordered to support a piece of artillery of Mc- Gills battery on the road running east, remaining perhaps one hour, when ordered, in conjunction with Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteers and One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, to support two batteries at the base of Rocky Face Ridge. At 4.30 p. m. the regiment was ordered to proceed up the mountain and relieve the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry (by order of Colonel Candy). The knapsacks of the men were left under guard at the base of the mountain and the regiment ascended the mountain. On our way up the mountain an order was received from Colonel Candy, through Lieutenant Hedges, of the pioneer corps, that the Fifth Ohio Vet- eran Volunteer Infantry would relieve the Twenty-ninth Ohio Vol- unteer Infantry, who were engaged with the enemy near the crest of the mountain. General Geary gave orders to the commanding officer of the regiment to instruct Colonel Candy that the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry should be placed in position to cover the retreat down the mountain, which would take place after dark. Orders were then received from Colonel Candy to place the regiment in position in line on a ridge on the right of the road (with Company A deployed as skirmishers), with its right thrown back, the left rest- ing on the road. This being done, Cpmpanies I and K were thrown forward fifty yards on the left of the road. We remained in this position until all the troops on the mountain had fallen back, when the Fifth Ohio Volunteer~ Infantry was ordered to retire, leaving a line of skirmishers in charge of Lieutenant Plaisted instructed to fight our way down the mountain if attacked. We retired in good order without firing, arriving at the ~oint from which the fight be- gan at about 10 p. m. Four men of om any A, who were deployed as skirmishers, are missing, and have not been heard from, supposed to be captured. Received orders on the 12th instant to be readiy for marching. Moved with the brigade to the east end of Snake [Creek] Gap and went into camp for the night. On the following day (13th) at 2 p. m. moved four miles on the road leading to Resaca and formed in line of battle in the rear of the Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps, a part of which division being at the time engaged with the enemy, who retired from the hills in our front. About 5 p. m. was moved with the brigade to a hill in our front, some half mile, where wp remained during the night, erecting rifle-pits, expect- ing an attack from the north during the night or early in the morn- ing. Remained in this position until 2 p. m. of next day (14th), when we were moved with division to the extreme left of our line of battle; formed in line on the crest of a hill on the immediate left of First Division, Twentieth Army Corps; threw forward one ~ 41 R I~YQL ~~VIII, PT I Page 162 162 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. pany of forty-five men as skirmishers, and remained there during the night. On the following morning (15th) moved out on the road leading south from Dalton. At about 10 a. m. were thrown for- ward with the division to the crest of one of a range of hills, where the enemy was found in large numbers. Brisk firing began about 11 a. m. with musketry and artillery, the enemy retiring rapidly, followed closely by our troops. When the enemy had been driven within his intrenchments the Fifth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infan- try, with the brigade, was massed on a side hill, within range of the enemys musketry, in rear of Second Brigade, Second Division, and portions of the Third Division. We remained in this position until 9 p. in., sustaining a loss of 3 killed and 12 wounded. The regiment did not become engaged, although one company was sent out as sharpshooters. At 9 p. m. an order was received from Gen- eral Geary for the Fifth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry to move out some distance in front of our line of fortifications to support a detachment of troops under Colonel Cobham, Third Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps. Instead of acting as support as ordered the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry was sent under Lieutenant- Colonel Kilpatrick, at the request of Colonel Cobham, to relieve the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, who occupied the front line on the crest of a hill about twenty-five yards from a rebel fort containing four guns, which Colonel Cobham had been ordered to secure. (For details see special report.) On the morning of the 16th moved out with the division in pursuit of the retreating enemy, advancing cautiously during the entire day, crossing the Coosawattee River at McClures Ford, and encamped for the night, resuming the pursuit on the following day at 1 p. in., marching seven miles, encamping on Curtis plantation, three miles south of Calhoun. Started again on the following morning (18th) and marched about eighteen miles, encamping on a large plantation upon the same ground that the rebel army encamped upon the night previous. Resumed our march at daylight on the morning of the 19th, and moved out upon the main road leading to Atlanta. After having marched about one mile the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry was ordered by General Geary to move to the front, where they were deployed as skirmishers, followed by the brigade. We advanced in line as skirmishers some six miles, the right of the line connecting with the Fourth Army Corps and the left of the line with Third Division. At 3 p. m. the regiment assembled with the brigade near Cassville, Ga., and after a short rest was moved forward about one mile to the right of the line occupied by Third Division, who were engaging the enemy. We were formed in line of battle and moved forward to the edge of the woods in our front, skirmishing going on between the eliemy and the Twenty-ninth Ohio Vol- unteer Infantry, who occupied the front line. Darkness coming on prevented us moving farther, and the regiment remained in line during the night. The enemy decamped during the night, and the Fifth Regiment, with the brigade, went into camp for the purpose of cleaning up and resting. All of which is most respectfully submitted. .JOHN II. PATRICK, Colonel Fifth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry. Capt. THOMAS H. ELLIOTT, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Di~., Twentieth Army Uorp~ Page 163 CH~. L.] REPORTS, ETc.ARMY OF THE CUMI3ERLAND. 163 HEADQUARTERS FIFTH OHIO VOLUNTEERS, Hay 20, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report in reference to the capture of four brass cannon on the night of May 15, 1864: Captain Lambert gave me a verbal order to report to a detachment of troops with my regiment in our front, under command of Colonel Cobham. I stated that I would take command of the troops, being senior officer. He said that he would have to report to General Geary first. He returned and told me that I would not receive or- ders from Colonel Cobham, but would form a line in his rear to support him, if necessary. -I proceeded to the ground designated by Captain Lambert. In about half an hour Colonel Cobham came and asked me to go to the front line. I sent the regiment in charge of Lieutenant-Colonel Kilpatrick, and remained in my position. (See Lieutenant-Colonel Kilpatricks and Captain Shirers reports, in- closed. *) Very respectfully, your most obedient servant, JOHN H. PATRICK, Colonel Fifth Ohio Veteran Volunteers. Capt. T. H. ELLIOTT, Asst. Ac~jt. Gen., Second Div., Twentieth ~Army Corps. No. 209. Reports of Lieut. Cot. Robert L. Kilpatrick, Fifth Ohio Infantry, of operations May 8Jane 9. HDQRS. FIFTH OHIO VETERAN VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Mill Creek, Ga., May 11, 1864. SIR: In compliance with circular from headquarters First Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, calling for report of part taken by the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the action of the 8th, I beg leave to submit the following: On arriving at Mill Creek, Ga., the Fifth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry was ordered to support a piece of artillery of McGills bat- tery on the road running east, remaining perhaps an hour, when or- dered, in conjunction with Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania, to support two bat- teries at the base of Rocky Face Ridge. At 4.30 p. m. the regiment was ordered to proceed up the mountain and relieve the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. By order of Colonel Candy the knap- sacks of the men were left under guard at the base of the mountain, and the regiment ascended the mountain. On our way up the moun- tain, an order was received from Colonel Candy, through Lieu- tenant Hedges, of the pioneer corps, that the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry would relieve the Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, who were engaged with the enemy near the crest of the mountain. General Geary gave orders to the commanding officer of the regi- ment to instruct Colonel Candy that the Fifth Ohio Volunteer In- fantry should be placed in position to cover the retreat down the mountain, which would take place after dark. Orders were then received from Colonel Candy to place the regiment in position in line on a ridge on the right of the road, with Company A deployed as *See pp. 164, 1E3~5 Page 164 164 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. tCHAiP. L. skirmishers, with its right thrown back, the left of the regiment resting on the road. This being done, Companies I and K were thrown forward fifty yards on the left of the road. We remained in this position until all the troops on the mountain had fallen back, when the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry was ordered to retire, leaving a line of skirmishers in charge of Lieutenant Plaisted, instructed to fight our way down the mountain if attacked. We retired in good order withont firing, arriving at the point from which the fight be- gami at about 10 p. m. Four men of Company A, who were deployed as skirmishers, are missing, and have not been heard from; supposed to be captured. Respectfully submitted. R. L. KILPATIRICK, Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Regiment. Lieut. A. H. W. CREIGH, A. A. A. G., 1st Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. CAMP IN THE FIELD, May 20, 1864. SIR: The following is my report of the part the Fifth Ohio Vol- rinteer Infantry took in the capture of the fonr cannon from the dug-out fort on the hill in front of the position held by the Second division on the 15th of May: I was put in command of the regiment about 10 p. m. of the same day, with instructions to take orders from Colonel Cobham. I received orders from Colonel Cobham to take the regiment out and relieve the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania. I found that regiment on or near the crest of the hill, with the right rest- ing on the fort, where a working party had commenced digging a road to the guns. We relieved the One hundred and eleventh and then retired. About twenty minutes after we were in position, a brisk musketry fire commenced on our line far on our right and extended along 400 or 500 yards on our left. This continued for about twenty minutes. Half an hour after the firing ceased Col- onel Cobham sent an aide asking me how the working party was succeeding. I sent word that the working party had left in a hurry during the firing. I soon received orders to assume th~ entire control of the getting out of the cannon. I placed Capt. A. T. Shirer in command of the working party (whose report is herewith inclosed), to consist of Companies G, H, I, K; C and A were afterward added. The other companies were placed so as to cover the working party. In about two hours the road was com- pleted and the guns were commenced to be taken out. I sent to Colonel Cobham for fifty men without arms to assist in taking the guns out. Fifty men of the Thirty-third New Jersey reported promptly. By the time they arrived two guns were out of the fom t and going down the hill. Captain Shirer used these men in hauling out the other two, and I then gave orders to Captain Shirer to take charge of the four guns and take them to General Gearys head- quarters without delay. I reported the completion of the work to Colonel Cobhani, ~nd in half an hour was by him ordered to report back to our brigade, which we did, reaching our command by 3 a. m. May 16. It is with great pleasure that I recommend Maj. H. E. Symmes, Capt. Austin T. Shirer, and Lieutenant Koogle, of ou Page 165 4 Ou~p. Li REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 165 regiment, for the zealous and determined manner in which they per- formed their duty in executing their tiresome and hazardous task. Also Corpi. George W. Tyrrell, Company H, of our regiment, for taking down the rebel flag that is now in possession of the Fifth Ohio Veteran Volunteers and bringing it off. I have the honer to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, ROBT. L. KILPATRICK, Lieutenant-Colonel Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Colonel COBHAM, Commanding Third Brigade [Inclosure.] CAMP IN THE FIELD, May 20, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to make the following report: On the night of the itith of May, 1864, the Fifth Regiment Ohio Veteran Volunteers was ordered to support the Third Brigade in get- ting four pieces of artillery out of a captured fort, of which the enemy held possession of the rear, their pickets being within twenty yards of one of the guns. After one-half hours digging through the front side of the fort our lines were attacked by the enemy. The party , - engaged in digging broke and left the hill, leaving their tools in the K work. Our regiment remained until the firing ceased. I was then ordered by Lient~niant-Colonel Kilpatrick to take a detachment of the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and finish digging through the embankment and get the artillery out without delay. I took Com- panies A, G, H, I, and K to complete the work, which took some two hours hard labor. After getting out all the pieces but two, which I found to be a difficult matter without more assistance, I ap- to the major of one of the regiments to send down the hill and get some of his men without arms to assist in getting out the other two pieces, which he did, the balance of our regiment being under arms as our support. As soon as the pieces were pulled out of the fort I relieved his men and proceeded with the pieces to the rear and reported to General Geary, who ordered me to keep them until morning, when they were taken charge of by Knaps battery. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, AUSTIN T. SHIREIR, Captain Company G, Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Colonel COBHAM, Commanding Third Brigade. HEADQUARTERS FIFTH OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, June 9, 1864. SIR: In compliance with circular from division headquarters of June 9, 1864, calling for part taken by Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infan- try in the recent battles near Dallas, I have the honor to make the following report: Left camp on the morning of the 18th at 5.30 oclock, taking the main road leading to Atlanta. Our progress was very slow in con- sequence of the Fourth Army Corps having the right of the road. The road being clear at about 10 a. m. our column moved forward, diverging from the main road through a broken, unsettled part of the country, the greater portion of t)~e time following blind roads Page 166 166 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. tCn~. L. We halted for the night on Curtis plantation, marching a distance of eighteen or twenty miles. Started next morning (19th) at 6.30 oclock, and, after marching about two miles, the Fifth Ohio was de- ployed as skirmishers, under the direction of General Geary. The entire regiment was deployed and moved forward, our left to con- nect with the skirmishers of General Butterfield, who were moving on our extreme left; our right to connect with the Fourth Army Corps, who were moving upon the extreme right of our line. We moved in this manner about five miles when, in consequence of con- flicting commands, our regiment became separated, the right wing forming with the remainder of the brigade at 1 p. m. The left wing continued in line as skirmishers until 2 p. in., when it was re- formed in column and moved forward and joined the right wing, who, with the remainder of the brigade, were massed in rear of Third Division, who were engaging the enemy near -Cassville. At 4.30 p. m. we were moved forward about two miles, when we were formed in line of battle, the Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry being deployed as skirmishers. We advanced through open fields to the edge of a dense forest, where the line was halted, where it remained during the night and until about 11 a. m. the following day (20th), when we moved back about one mile and went into camp in the woods. Orders were received here to rest and recuperate, preparatory to the coming twenty days campaign, which would soon commence. The sick and disabled were sent to the rear, and every- thing put in readiness for further active duties. We left our camp on the morning of the 23d, moving out upon the road leading to Atlanta; crossed the Etowali River nine miles south of Cassville, encamping in line of battle in the woods upon the south side of the river. Started next morning (24th) at 5.30 oclock, moving very cautiously in consequence of skirmishing in front, the entire force being formed in different columns; halted frequently during the day, marching about fourteen miles, encamping for the night at Burnt Hickory. May 25, left our camp at 6 a. in.; arrived at the bridge across Pumpkin Vine Creek at 8 oclockhalted three-quar- ters of an hour for the bridge to be repaired. Our advance guard was fired upon from the opposite bank of the creek. At 9 oclock we crossed the creek; the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, de- ployed as skirmishers, followed by the Fifth Ohio in column. We had advanced mi this manner about two miles, Generals Hooker and Geary, with their staffs and escorts, following in rear of skir- mishers and in front of Fifth Ohio, when our skirmishers ran upon the enemy, who fired a volley into the right of the line, evidently intended for the generals, who were plainly visible to the rebels in our front. The Fifth Ohio was moved forward into line in support of the skirmishers, and in a very few moments came in sight of the enemy, who were advancing in line at a distance of about 1,000 yards. The rebels opened fire upon our regiment with one or two well-directed volleys, which could not be returned immediately, owing to our being so close upon our line of skirmishers. The sudden attack upon our regiment for the moment threw the right wing into confusion, but when ordered to advance the regiment opened fire upon the enemy, driving him before us in great confu- sion. Up to this time the remainder of the brigade had not got into line, and prisoners who had been captured informed us that the enemy outnumbered us, and were reforming to advance upon us. The Fifth Ohio was halted until the brigade was put in line Page 167 167 C~. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLA1~D. when a temporary breast-work was thrown up to protect us from the sharpshooters of the enemy. The Fifth Ohio sustained a loss of 7 killed and 51 wounded in this skirmish. We remained in this position until 5 p. m. (the First and Third Divisions, of Twentieth Army Corps, had moved forward and were warmly engaged with the enemy) when we were ordered to advance. The brigade was forme in me, the Fifth Ohio occupying the center. We advanced to within musket-range of the enemy, who were then actively eu- gaged with our advanced lines and firing from very short range. On nearing the scene of action we were greeted with tremendons volleys of musketry, grape, canister, and shell. The firing con- tinued until about 8 p. in., when it ceased entirely. Col. John H. Patrick was mortally wounded with canister in our advance jnst at night-fall, also 2 men killed and 3 wounded. When the firing ceased our men were compelled to lie down in line of battle, our brigade being the second line. A drizzling rain set in and con- tinued during the entire night. At 3 oclock next morning the line in front of us moved out without notifying us, thereby leaving us in the front line. At 4 a. m. (26th) our regiment was advanced about fifty yards, and commenced throwing up a breast-work, which by 8 a. m. was sufficient to protect the men from the enemys small- arms. Intrenching tools were brought up, and the work strength- ened to resist solid shot. During the entire day and night of the 26th we remained in the intrenchments, advancing a line of skir- mishers about twenty-five yards in front of the intrenchments, who kept up a fire in reply to the enemys sharpshooters, who were posted behind trees for the purpose of picking off our men working on the trenches. We had 5 men wounded on the 26th. We re- mained in the trenches until the evening of the 27th (having 1 man wounded), when we were relieved by the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and retired to a ravine, about fifty yards in rear of line of works, to cook coffee, our men not having had an opportunity to do any cooking from the afternoon of the 25th until 9 p. m. of the 26th. We remained in this ravine until the evening of the 28th (having 2 men wounded), when we moved into the intrenchments again, relieving the Seventh Ohio. During the night of the 28th and during the day of the 29th a desultory fire was kept up by our skirmishers, with no casualties. We were relieved on the evening of the 29th by the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteers, and retired to a second line of works abont twenty-five yards in rear of first line, where we remained until the night of the 31st, having 1 man seri- ously wounded, when we again occupied the front line. During the night an advanced line of works and abatis were constructed by detachments of the Twenty-ninth and Sixty-sixth Ohio Volun- teer Infantry, under the direction of Maj. H. E. Symmes, Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which at 4 a. m. of the 1st was partially completed. The Fifth Ohio was moved forward to the new line at daylight, when, with aid of a fresh supply of intrenching tools, and by dint of hard labor, the breast-work at 10 a. m. was so far completed as to make it proof against solid shot, but could not be rendered bullet-proof before we had 1 man killed and 1 wounded by balls passing through the works. We were relieved at 12 m. of the 1st of June by the Forty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, of the Fifteenth Army Corps, and retired about one mile to the rear, where we halted about two hours, when we marched with the brigade and division to the extreme left of the line of bat Page 168 168 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. tie, about three miles; went into camp for the night in the woods. At 12 m. of the 2d we moved out and advanced abont three miles through a terrible thunder-storm to the support of the Twenty-third Army Corps, who were skirmishing with the enemy. We remained quietly in cam p until the morning of the 6th, when we moved about four miles farther to the left and front, halting in edge of woods, where we have remained until the present time. The Fifth Ohio Volunteer Tnfantry sustained a loss in the eight days fighting, from the 25th of May, in killed and wounded, as follows: 1 officer killed and 2 wounded, 11 enlisted men killed and 64 wounded. Respectfully submitted. R. L. KILPATRICK, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Fifth Ohio Vols. Lieut. A. H. W. CREIGH, A. A. A. G., 1st Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. No. 210. Report of Capt. Robert Kiricup, Fifth Ohio Infantry, of operations May 11-September 8. HEADQUARTERS FIFTH OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Camp at Atlanta, Ga., September 9, 1864. SIR: In compliance with Circular Orders, No. 98, from Second Di- vision, Twentieth Army Corps headquarters, I have the honor to make the following report of the part taken by the Fifth Ohio Vol- unteer Infantry, in the late campaign, commencing May 11, 1864, and ending September 7, 1864: May 11, on arriving at Mill Creek, Ga.. the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry was ordered to support a piece of artillery of McGills bat- tery on the road running east, remaining perhaps one hour, when ordered, in conjunction with Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer. Infantry and One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, to support two batteries at the base of Rocky Face Ridge. At 4.30 p. m. the regiment was ordered to proceed up the mountain and relieve the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. By order of Colonel Candy the knapsacks of the men were left under guard at the base N of the mountain, and the regiment ascended the mountain. On our way up an order was received from Colonel Candy, through Lieuten- ant Hedges, of the pioneer corps, that the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry would relieve the Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, who were engaged with the enemy near the crest of the mountain. General Geary gave orders to the commanding officer of the regiment to instruct Colonel Candy that the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry should be placed in position to cover the retreat down the mountain, which would take place after dark. Orders were then received from Colonel Candy to place the regiment in position in line on a ridge on the right of the road, with Company A deployed as skirmishers, with its right thrown back, the left resting on the road. This being done, Companies I and K were thrown forward fifty yards on the left of the road. We remained in this position until all the troops on the mountain had fallen back, when the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry was ordered to retire, leaving a line of skirmishers in charge of Lieutenant Plaisted, instructed to fight our way down th Page 169 Ci~xi~. LI REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERTJAND. 169 N mountain if attacked. We retired in good order without firing; arrived at the point from which the fight began at about 10 p. m. Four men of Company A, who were deployed as skirmishers, were missing, and have not been heard from; supposed to have been cap- tured. There were [no] casualties. May 12, received orders to be ready for marching; moved with the brigade to the east end of Snake [Creek] Gap and went into camp for the night. May 13, moved at 2p. in. four miles on the road leading to Resaca, and formed in line of battle in the rear of the Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps, apart of which division being at the time engaged with the enemy, who retired from the hills in our front. About 5 p. m. were moved with the brigade to a hill some half a mile in front, where we re- mained during the night erecting rifle-pits, expecting an attack from the north during the night or early in the morning. May 14, re- mained in the same position as on the 13th, until 2 p. in., when we were moved with the division to the extreme left of our line of bat- tle, formed in line on the crest of a hill on the immediate left of the First Division, Twentieth Army Corps. Threw forward one com- pany of forty-five men as skirmishers, and remained thus during th~ night. May 15, moved out on the road leading south from Dalton, and about 10 oclock were thrown forward with the division to the crest of one of a range of hills, where the enemy was found in large numbers. Brisk firing began about 11 a. m. with musketry and ar- tillery, the enemy retiring rapidly, followed closely by our troops. When the enemy had been driven within his intrenchments the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with the brigade, was massed on a side hill, within range of the enemys musketry, in rear of Second Brigade, Second Division, and portions of Third Division. We re- mained in this position until 9 p. in., sustaining a loss of 3 men killed and 12 wounded. The regiment did not become engaged, al- though one company was sent out as sharpshooters. At 9 p: m. an order was received from General Geary for theFifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to move out some distance in front of our line of fortifica- tions to support a detachment of troops under Colonel Cobham, Third Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps. Instead of acting as support as ordered, the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry was sent under command of Lient. Col. R. L. Kilpatrick, at the re- quest of Colonel Cobham, to relieve the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, who occupied the front line on the crest of a hill about twenty-five yards from a rebel fort containing four pieces of artillery, which Colonel Cobham had been ordered to secure. The party at work digging out the guns being attacked, broke and left the hill, leaving their tools in the work. Our regi- inent remained until the firing ceased, when Lieut. Col. R. L. Kilpat- rick ordered Companies A, G, H, I, and K, Fifth Ohio Volunteer In- fantry, to complete the work, which took some two hours hard labor. After getting out all but two, which could not be taken out without more assistance, which was furnished, the balance of the Fifth being under arms as support, the two remaining pieces were successfully taken out, making four in all. They were taken to the rear and a report of operations sent to General Geary, who ordered four companies of the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry to guard the guns till morning, when they were taken charge of by Knaps battery. May 16, moved out with the division in pursuit of the retreating enemy. Advancing cautiously during the entire day, crossed the Coosawattee River at McClures Ford and encamped for the night Page 170 170 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. May 17, remained in camp until 1 p. in., then resumed the pursuit of the enemy, marching seven miles, encamping for the night on Curtis plantation, three miles south of Calhoun. May 18, marched this day about eighteen miles, encamping for the night on a large plantation upon the same ground that the rebel army encamped on the night previous. May 19, resumed our march at daylight and moved out upon the main road leading to Atlanta. After having marched about one mile the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infan- try was ordered by General Geary to move to the front, where they were deployed as skirmishers and moved forwardour left to connect with the skirmishers of General Butterfield, who were moving on our extreme left; our right to connect with the Fourth Army Corps, who were moving upon the extreme right of our line. He moved in this manner about five miles, when in con- sequence of conflicting commands our regiment became separated, the right wing forming with the remainder of the brigade at I p. m. The left wing continued in line as skirmishers until 2 p. in., when it was reformed in column and nioved forward and found the right wing, which with the remainder of the brigade was massed in rear of the Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps, who were engaging the enemy near Cassville. At 4.30 p. m. we were moved forward about two miles, when we were formed in line of battle. The Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry being deployed as skir- mishers, we advanced through open fields to the edge of a dense forest, where the line was halted and it remained in same position all night, men sleeping on their arms and with their accouterments on. May 20, moved back about one mile and went into camp in the woods. Orders were here received to rest and recuperate, preparatory to the Coming twenty days campaign, which would soon commence. The sick and disabled were sent to the rear. May 21, regiment in camp all day receiving fresh supply of clothing, cleaning up arms aiid accouterments, washing, & c. May 22, regiment in camp employed the same as the day previous; everything was put in readiness for further active duty. May 23, left camp, moved out upon the road leading to Atlanta; crossed the Etowah River nine miles south of Cassyille, encamping for the night in line of battle in the woods upon the south side of the river. May 24, started this day about 5.30 a. in., moving very cautiously in consequence of skirmishing in front, the entire force being formed in different columns; halted fre- quently during the day; marched about fourteen miles; encamped for the night at Burnt Hickory. May 25, left our camp about 6 a. in.; arrived at the bridge across Pumpkin Vine Creek at 8 a. in., where we halted three-quarters of an hour for the bridge to be repaired. Our advance guard was fired upon from the opposite bank of the creek. At 9 a. in. we crossed the creek; the Seventh Ohio Volun- teer Infantry was deployed as skirmishers, followed by the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry in column. We advanced in this manner about two miles, Generals Hooker and Geary, with their staffs and escorts, following in the rear of the skirmishers and in front of the Fifth Regiment, when our skirmishers ran upon the enemy, who fired a volley into the right of the line, evidently intended for the generals, who were plainly visible to the rebels who were in our front. The Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry was moved forward into line in support of the skirmishers, and in a very few moments came in sight of the enemy, who were advancing in line at a distance of about 1,000 yards. The rebels opened fire upon our regiment wit Page 171 C~. LI REPORTS, ETC.A~MY OF THE OrMEERLAND. 1 ~1 two well-directed volleys, which could iiot be returned immediately owing to our being so close upon our line of skirmishers. Tho sud- den attack upon our regiment threw the right wing for a moment into confusion, but when ordered to charge the regiment opened a pro- miscuous fire and drove the enemy before them, killing and wound- ing many and capturing 3 prisoners. Up to this time tho remainder of the brigade had [not] got into line, and the prisoners captured informed us that the enemy outnumbered us, and were reforming to advance, when in consequence the brigade was halted and tempo- rary breast-works thrown up. Remained in this position till near dark, at which time we were ordered to advance, the Fifth in the center. On nearing the scene of action we were greeted with tremen- dous volleys of musketry, grape, canister, and shell. The firing continued until 8 p. in., when it ceased entirely. The men were com- pelled to lie down in line of battle, our brigade being the second line. It now became pitch dark and a drizzling rain set in, which continued during the greater part of the night. In this action the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry lost Col. John H. Patrick, who was mortally wounded with canister-shot, and died within one hour after receiving the wound. The regiment further lost 1 commis- sioned officer wounded, 9 enlisted men killed and 54 wounded. May 26, at 3 oclock in the morning the line in front of us moved out without notifying us, leaving us thereby in the front. At 4 oclock our regiment was advanced about fifty yards, and com- menced to throw up breast-works, which by 8 a. m. was sufficient to protect the men from the enemys small..arms. Jntrenching tools were brought up, and the work strengthened to resist solid shot. Regiment remained all day in breast-works. Advanced a line of skirmishers some distance, who kept up a fire in reply to the ene- mys sharpshooters, who were posted behind trees; casualties in the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry for this day were 5 men wounded. May 27, remained in breast-works all day till near evening, when the regiment was relieved by the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer In- fantry, and we were permitted to retire to a ravine about 100 yards in rear of our works to cook coffee, our men not having had an op- portunity to do any cooking for forty-eight hours; casualties for the day, 1 man wounded. May 28, regiment in the ravine all day; in the evening we moved into the intrenchments again, relieving the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry; casualties during the day, 2 men wounded. May 29, regiment in the breast-works all day; a desultory fire was kept up. In the evening we were relieved by the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. We retired to a second line of breast-works, about twenty-five yards in rear of the first, and re- mained during the night; no casualties during the day. May 30, regiment in second line of works all day; had 1 man severely wounded. May 31, regiment in same breast-works as day previous. In the evening we again occupied the front line, relieving the Sixty- sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. During [the nightY an advance line of works and abatis were constructed by details from nearly all the regiments, under the direction of Maj. H. E. Symmes, Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. June 1, the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry was moved forward to the new works about 4 a. in., and by dint of hard working the breast-works at 10 a. m. were so far completed as to make them proof against solid shot. During this operation we had 1 man killed and 1 severely wounded. We were relieved at 12 m. by the Forty- sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, of the Fifteenth Army Corps Page 172 172 tHE ATLAN~UA CAMIAIGTh [CiW~. L. and retired about one mile to the rear, where we halted and cooked dinner, after which the regiment marched with the brigade and division to the extreme left of the line of battle, a distance of about three miles; went into camp for the night in the woods. June 2, moved this day at 12 m. and advanced about three miles through a terrible thunder-storm to the support of the Twenty-third Army Corps, who were skirmishing with the enemy; went into camp in the woods. June 3, in camp all day. June 4, in camp all day; driz- zling rain. June 5, in camp all day, regiment having an inspection of arms and accouterments. June 6, regiment in camp all day. June 7, moved forward; marched till 3 p. in.; went into camp near a place called Acworth. June 8, regiment in camp near Acworth, Ga., all day. June 9, 10, and 11, regiment still in camp near Ac- worth. June 12, regiment still in camp near Acworth, Ga. The members of the regiment whose term of service had expired and was about to terminate were ordered to Chattanooga, to be mus- tered out, under charge of Lieut. Col. R. L. Kilpatrick and ten line officers. General Geary gave them a farewell address; was re- sponded to by the men with three cheers for the general. June 13, regiment in camp near Acworth, Ga., all day, Maj. H. E. Symmes in command. June 14, regiment received marching orders. A de- tachment of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, including one veteran company, whose term of service had not yet expired, were attached to our regiment. We moved forward to breast-works in front of Pine Knob, relieving part of the Fourth Army Corps. We were relieved in turn by the Fourth Army Corps within two hours, and retired in the rear of Knaps battery and encamped for the night. June 15, marched some three miles, drove in the enemys pickets, and the brigade engaged the onemy, the Fifth Ohio Volun- teer Infantry in reserve. During the night threw up breast-works. Maj. H. E. Symmes had his horse killed under him in this ad- vance. June 16, regiment engaged in strengthening breast-works all day, the rebels keeping up a sharp fire nearly all day from their breast-works with musketry and artillery. The casualties for the day in the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry were 3 men severely wounded and 1 mortally. The detachment of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry had 5 men wounded and 1 mortally. In the evening our regiment was ordered out on the skirmish line to re- lieve the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which was done suc- cessfully. June 17, at 3 oclock in the morning the advanced skir- mishers of the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry discovered that tI4e rebels had evacuated their works. This information was given to Major Symmes, who immediately sent word to the brigade com- mander. At 5 a. m. our men were in the rebel works; remained there until breakfast had been cooked and eaten. The Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry was then ordered to adyance, which was done. We moved a short distance when we struck a road leading east in the direction of Marietta. Part of the regiment, deployed as skir- mishers, advanced this way about one mile and a half; took some 5 rebel prisoners, when we came upon the right of the Fourth Army Corps. This caused a halt; we remained here some three hours, when we received orders to rejoin the brigade, whichwas done ac- cordi~gly. We then advanced about three-quarters of a mile with the brigade and halted. In the evening we were ordered to the sup- port of Bundys battery, stationed about three-quarters of a mile to our right. Remained there all night. June 18, regiment in sam Page 173 CHAP. L] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 173 position as the evening previous, in support of Bundys battery; casualties for the day, 2 men wounded in the detachment Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry. June 19, the regiment was ordered to move forward with the brigade; entered the rebel breast-works about 10 ~i. in., they having left during the night. We advanced about a ]nile beyond the rebel works; formed in line amid a terri- ble rain-storm, and remained in that position during the balance of the day and night; no casualties. June 20, regiment in same posi- tion as the day previous. In the afternoon we were relieved by the Fourth Army Corps. Moved to the right about three miles. The Fifth was then ordered on picket for the night and deployed as skir- mishers. June 21, the regiment was relieved from picket duty about 10 a. m. and ordered to build breast-works on the extreme left of the brigade, which was done accordingly. The regiment was engaged all day and part of the night in completing their works. June 22, the brigade moved forward about one mile and threw up works; the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry followed about two hours afterward, having been left in the old works in case the advance should be unsuccessful. Remained in suppo.rt as a reserve till evening, when we entered the new works on the left of the brigade and remained during the night; casualties, 2 men wounded. June 23, regiment in breast-works all day; skirmish guard out; no casualties. June 24, regiment in breast-works all day; no casual- ties. June 25, regiment still in sanie breast-works; no casualties. June 26, regiment in same breast-works; received orders in the evening to be ready to move at 4 a. m. June 27, regiment ready to leave at 6a.m.; regiment fell in, stacked arms in breast-works; were relieved by the First Division, Twentieth Army Corps; re- tired to the rear of breast-works about twenty-five yards; at 8 a. m. the regiment was ordered out to the reserve skirmish line and prepared to charge the rebel skirmish line, which was done about 9 a. in.; the charge was successful; took about 25 prisoners from the rebel skirmish pits; then commenced to throw up breast-works; the rebels shelled our position furiously, some eight shots striking the houses in our immediate neighborhood; toward evening tore down the two houses in neighborhood to secure position and strengthen the works; casualties for the day, 2 commissioned offi- cers slightly wounded, 1 enlisted man killed and 26 wounded. June 28, regiment in the works erected on the 27th; remained all day; heavy skirmish firing from our works all day; in the afternoon the rebels opened on us with artillery; fired about ten shots at us, doing no damage; about dusk Maj. H. E. Symmes was severely wounded in the thigh of his right leg by a musket-ball; in the evening put out vedettes; no alarm during the night; 4 en- listed men wounded during the day. June 29, regiment in same position and works as on the 28th instant; in the evening put out vedettes; casualties during the day, 1 man killed and 4 wounded. June 30, regiment in same position and works as on the 28th; re- ceived orders to be ready to move in the evening; were relieved by the Seventy-sixth Indiana Volunteers, of the Fourth Army Corps, at 8p.m.; marched all night to the right of the line; entire distance niarched was about five miles; relieved the Sixth Tennessee Infan- try, of the Twenty-third Army Corps, and occupied their breast- works, where we remained; no casualties. July 1, all day in breast-works; toward evening put out skirmish guard; at 8 p. m. were ordered to pack up and leave; marched tQ Page 174 174 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. the rear to the second line of works, distant from the first about 800 yards; set the regiment immediately to work to strengthen the works; casualties during the day, 3 men slightly wounded and 1 severely. July 2, regiment remained all day in second line of works still at work strengthening them; no alarm dnring the day; casualties, 1 man slightly wounded by a stray shot. July 3, re- ceived marching orders early in the morning; moved about 6 a. in.; entered the enemys intrenchments, they having vacated during the night; left the enemys intrenchments and marched about three miles in a southeasterly direction in pursuit of the rebels and halted; skirmishing heard in advance of us; formed in line with the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and rested for several hours; made dinner, after which detailed sixty-four men and five lieutenants to act as an advance guard; at 1.30 oclock fell in and marched in a direction due south, frequently halting and resting; after. having marched four miles halted and camped for the night within sight of the enemy; no casualties during the day. July 4, remained in position as on the evening of the 3d, advance guard still out; moved camp about 4 oclock in the afternoon, taking ground to the left about 1,200 yards; advance guard relieved and rejoined the regiment about 6 oclock in the evening; received orders to be ready to move on skirmish line, but remained quiet a11 night; no casualties during the day. July 5~ were in the same po- sition as on the evening of the 4th; received orders to be ready to move at a moments notice; about 8 a. m. the regiment received de- tail as division wagon guard; wagons started about 2.30 p. in.; marched about four miles, halted at 8 p. in., and camped for the night. July 6, started again with wagon train about 9 a. in.; marched about one mile, halted, and made dinner, then camped near a creek; the wagon train parked and made camp. July 7, regiment in camp with wagon train all day. July 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, II, 15, 16, and 17, regiment remained in camp with the wagon train. In the evening of the 17th received marching orders; started with wagon train at 8 p. m. and marched all night. July 18, halted at 5.30 in the morning; men very sleepy; made breakfast and started again at 8 a. m. and halted in one hour and a half within half a mile of the Chattahoochee River; made camp and rested for the balance of the day. July 19, started with the wagon train early in the morning, marched all day till 4 p. in., when an order was received from Colonel Candy to rejoin the brigade with- out delay, which we could not do immediately on account of the men having no rations and being much fatigued. July 20, started for the brigade at 2 a. in.; after marching five miles reached the brigade at 9 a. in., after considerable trouble and difficulties; formed in line in the breast-works at 10.30 a. in., advanced about three- quarters of a mile from the first works, halted, and were ordered to erect breast-works; the Fifth had to change their line of works twice; third time remained; at 4 oclock the rebels made an at- tack in force and flanked the extreme right of our brigade; the Sixty-sixth and Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and Twenty- eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers gave way and retreated in con- fusion; the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, assisted by the One hun- dred and ninth New York, held their ground under a severe fire; the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry assisted in taking two pieces of artillery belonging to Bundys (Thirteenth New York) artillery from Page 175 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETO.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLA~D. 175 the place vacated by our retreating forces and placing them in po- sition to fire upon the rebel flank; the Sixtieth New York came up and erected a temporary breast-work facing the rebel flank; the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry remained in their old works for two hours without ammunition; the top of the flag-staff was shot away; we had 1 commissioned officer severely wounded, 2 nen killed and 9 wounded; at dark we strengthened the works and remained all night; no alarm during the night. This action took place at Peach Tree Creek, Ga. July 21, remained in breast-works all day near Peach Tree Creek; toward evening there was severe skirmish- ing on the right of the line; we were not engaged; no casualties during the day. July 22, moved ont of breast-works at 8.30 a. in., reached the rebel breast-works at 9 a. in., halted and rested for about one hour, then advanced to within one mile and a half of the city of Atlanta, formed in line on the right of the brigade and put up breast-works, but did not finish them; at 3 p. in. moved to the left of the brigade and occupied the breast-works of the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers; remained in this position for the night. July 23. remained in breast-works all day; about 11 oclock there was an alarm; skirmishers were driven back, but recovered their groxind; during the day cannonading from both sides; no casualties. July 24, regiment in same breast-works all day; cannonading mostly by the rebels; in the evening heavy cannonading by the rebels, also heavy skirmishing; looked like an attack, but none was made; dur- ing the night sent out thirteen men to chop logs for new breast- works; no casualties. July 25, the entire regiment on fatigue, building new breast-works about 1,800 yards in advance of our old ones ; no casualties. July 26, regiment in old breast-works all day; fatigue party out at work on new breast-works; no casual- ties. July 27, regiment move(l into new breast-works at 7.30 a. in.; men at work strengthening the works and making large traverses; several rebel shells fired into the works, but no harm done; heavy skirmishing during the day, but no alarm during the day; no casualties. July 28, regiment in new breast-works before At- lanta all day; several alarms, but nothing serious; no casualties. July 29, in breast-works all day; no casualties; artillery bombard- ing the city. July 30, regiment in breast-works all day; heavy cannonading by the rebels firing on our skirmish line; casualties, 1 man wounded whilst out on skirmish line firing. July 31, regi- ment in breast-works all day; nothing unusual occurred during the day; no casualties. August 1, regiment iii breast-works all day; no alarms during the day or night; no casualties. August 2, regiment in breast- works all day; no alarms; casualties, 1 man killed while on duty as alarm guard. August 3, regiment in breast-works all day; one alarm during the day, caused by our pickets feeling their front; 110 casualties. August 4, regiment in breast-works all day; no alarm and no casualties. August 5, regiment in breast-works all day~ two alarms during the day, caused by our skirmishers advancing; no casualties. August 6, regiment in breast-works all day; no alarms during the day; toward evening considerable cannonading from our side; no casualties. August 7, regiment in breast-works all day; received orders to be very vigilant; reported rumor of, a midnight attack; no alarm nor attack occurred during the night; no casulties. August 8, regiment in breast-works all day; no alarm nor casualties. August 9, regiment in breast-works all day; heavy cannonading al Page 176 176 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [cHAP. L. along the line by order of General Sherman ordering each piece to fire fifty rounds; no casualties. August 10, regiment in breast- works all day; no alarms nor casualties. August 11, regiment in breast-works all day; no alarms nor casualties. August 12, regi- ment in breast-works all day; no alarms nor casualties. August 13, regiment in breastworks all day; no alarms nor casualties ; heavy cannonading from our side during the night. August 14, regiment in breast-works all day; no alarms except one in the night on the right of the Second Division, but it did not reach us; no casualties. August 15, regiment in breast-works all day; no alarms nor casual- ties. August 16, regiment in breast-works all day; received notice to use extra vigilance as the enemy were massing in our front, but no alarms occurred, and no casualties. August 17, regiment in breast- works all day; no alarms; were inspected during the day by the brigade acting assistant inspector-general; no casualties. August 18, early in the morning, heavy cannonading by the rebels, re~1ied to by our artillery; regiment remained in breast-works all day; no further alarms during the day, and no casualties. August 19, regi- ment in breast-works all day; early in the morning heavy cannonad- ing from our side; no casualties during the day. August 20, regi- ment in breast-works Ml day; no alarms nor casualties. August 21, regiment the same as on the 20th instant. August 22, 23, and 24, the regiment was in breast-works; no alarms of any kind occurred, nor any casualties. August 25, regiment in breast-works all day; in the evening received marching orders, [vacated] the breast-works about 9 p. in., marched one mile to the rear, near to General Gearys headquarters, halted and rested there till 12 oclock at night; the retreat from the works was successful; no alarm occurred during the movement. August 26, started at 1 a. in., marched as far as the old rebel breast-works near Peach Tree Creek and had a short halt and rest; marched again all morning till we came in sight of the Chattahoochee River at Paces Ferry, where we halted and made breakfast; started again and marched along the river in southerly direction toward the railroad bridge for about one mile; halted and took position on a ridge a quarter of a mile southeast of the river and threw up ~fle-pitsfrom three to four men in each pit, and the pits from twelve to eighteen feet a p art; the timber was cut down in our front. In the afternoon Major-General Slocum, our new corps commander, rode along the line; he was received by the men with cheers and waving of hats. August 27, regiment in rifle-pits near Chattahoochee River all day; the men at work strengthening works, cutting down timber, and clearing cam p i no casualties. August 28, regiment in rifle-pits all day; part of the regiment at work chopping down trees; no casualties. August 29, regiment in rifle- p its all day; no casualties and no alarms. August 30, regiment in rifle-pits all day; no casualties and no alarms. August 31, regi- ment in rifle-pits; thirty men and one officer sent out under Colonel Flynn on a reconnaissance; small party out on fatigue; the regi- ment was inspected by the acting assistant inspector-general First Brigade, and also mustered for pay. September 1, regiment in rifle-pits near Chattahoochee River all day; received 137 recruits from the State of Ohio; divided them among seven veteran companies; no alarms during the day or night; no casualties. September 2, regiment in rifle-pits; received orders at 3 p. m. to move at a moments notice; moved at 4 p. in.; took ground to thQ left about 600 yards and occupied the rifle-pits for Page 177 CHAP. L.] REI2ORTS, ETC.AEMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 177 merly occupied by the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; no alarm during the day or night and no casualties. September 3, reg- iment in the same position as on the 2(1 instant; no casualties. Sep- tember 4, the regiment received marching orders at 7 a. in., and moved at 8 a. m. ; reported to brigade headquarters; started from 1)rigade headquarters about 9 oclock; took the road toward the rail- road bridge, from thence took the main road to Atlanta; about 1.30 oclock, marched through the city, the brigade brass band play- ing and regimental colors flying; arrived at our destination about 4. 30 oclock, took position in the rebel breast-works on the westerly part of the city, and remained during the night. September 5, regi- ment quartered in the rebel shanties near the rebel b reast-works; men at work putting up quarters and cleaning up camp. Septem- bem 6, regiment in same position as on the 5th instant. September 7, regiment in the same position as on the 6th instant, drilling recruits, & c. The foregoing report is hereby respectfully submitted ROBT. KIRKUP, Captain, Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Lieut. A. H. W. CREIGH, A. A. A. G., 1st Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. No. 211. Reports of Lient. Col. Samuel life Clelland, Seventh Ohio Infantry, of operations May 8-June 9. HDQRS. SEVENTH REGIMENT OHIO VOL. INFANTRY, Bivouac, near MillCreek Gap, Ga., May 11, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by my command in the engagement on the 8th instant on Rocky Face Ridge, at Mill Creek Gap: At about 2 p. m. the column, moving by the right flank under cover of the woods and just issuing to the open fields, was ordered into line. My coin mand occupying the right, the line was formed in the rear of the Second Brigade. Orders were given to advance directly to the front, which was across open fields until the foot of the ridge was reached, the sides of which were rocky and very steep and covered with dense undergrowth of pine shrubs. No opposition was offered to .our advance, when, at a temporary halt for rest at about two-thirds the way to the summit, we were removed from our position in the line by the left flank to a ridge or spur from the mountain side commanding the road leading to the summit. We were ordered into line in a position commanding this road and by order of General Geary there remained as a reserve. While lying in this position frequent shots from the enemy above us struck near my line, many passing just over it. At night-fall, our troops having been ordered to fall back, I was ordered to fall in the rear of the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and cover the retreat down the moun- tain. This order I obeyed by deploying a portion of my command as skirmishers 200 yards in the rear of my main force, which fol- lowed to the foot of the mountain. I was then ordered to report to General Geary in person, and received orders from him to take my 12 R RVOL XXXVIII, PT II Page 178 178 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. command and picket to the north of the camp, joining my might with the left of the One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania, they picketing to the east and between the camp and the ridge. My com- muand during the engagement consisted of 11 commissioned officers and 228 enlisted men, among whom no casualties occnrred. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, SAML. McCLELLAND, Lieut. Col., Comdg. Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Lient. A. H. W. CREIGH, A. A. A. G., 1st Brig., 2(1 Div., 20th Army Corps. HDQRS. SEVENTH OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Bivouac, near Cassvilie, Ga.. May 21, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report ~f the move1 ments of my command since May 12, 1864, and participation in the late engagement near Resaca, Ga. At about a. mu. Thursday, May 12, 1864, my command moved from its position near Mill Creek Gap in a southerly direction, and at sundown arrived at Snake [Creek] Gap, where we bivouacked for the night. May 13, at about 12 m. moved forward in a southeast- erly (lirection umitil about ~ p. mm, when we came upon our outer lines, which were skmrmmshmng wmth the enemny. The regiment was ordered to take a position on a hill, where it remained during the night and until 4 p. m. the next day, May 14, when my command was ordered to the extreme left of our line of battle. We arrived after dark, formed in line and threw out pickets in front; remained here until 10 a. m. May 15, when the regiment was ordered to the right to the support of the Third Division, then heavily engaged in resisting the charge of the enemyJ The regiment in line of battle advanced to within a few paces of the crest of the hill, in front of which were two lines of battle, and rested upon the ground. While lying in this position 5 men of my regiment were struck with the enemys balls. None were dangerously wounded. After lying here about an hour I was ordered to support the One hundred and forty- seventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers. We muoved to the nume- diate front and formed on the right of that regiment, the regiment being in a ravine. Forty men were sent to the crest of the lull in advance as sharpshooters, their position being protected by piles of ramls, breast-works having been built and artillery got into position on a comnuamuding hill a few paces in our rear. At about 10 p. m. the regiment was ordered to join the remainder of the brigade, then lying in a ravine to our right and near the road mumming east and west Here arms were stacked an(i the men laid down to rest. I was aroused at about 11 p. mu. by rapid discharges of musketry, and caused the regiment to fall in and be in readiness for ammy emergemucy. By order of General Geary three companies of my regimuent were deployed on the crest of the hill to stop the retreat of stragglers from the front. The firing soon ceased, amid the regiment rested undisturbed until daylight. At about 9 a. in. we were ordered to fall in, aml(l muoved off by the road towar(i the east, crossing the rail- road a muile north of Resaca at noon; crossed Connesauga Creek at 5 p. mu; arrived at Coosawattee Creek; found the cavalry had dis- covered a body of the enemy in a piece of woods on the opposite Page 179 CHAP. LI REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 179 bank. I was ordered to take my command a half mile to the left to support a section of artillery in position on commanding gronnd near the bank of the creek, our troops having crossed the creek without opposition. At 9 p. m. received orders to rejoin the brigade, then in camp on the oppo~ite bank. May 17, again moved forward at about 12 m. After marching about eight miles halted for the night near Calhoun. May 18, fell in at 4 a. in., and after a very fatiguing march, principally across fields and over mountains, went into camp soon after sunset. May 19, moved off soon after sunrise in an east- erly direction, scarcely any of the time being on a beaten path. At about 4 p. in., when approaching the town of Cassville, found that we were in the vicinity of the enemy. The regiment was ordered to take position behind some breast-Works of rails hastily thrown up. After remaining here something like two hours my command was again moved forward about a mile and formed in line of battle on a retreating piece of ground in the rear of a piece of woods, where the regiment remains. Respectfully submitted. SAML. McCLELLAND, Lient. Gol., Corn fig. Seventh Regt. Ohio Vol. lufty. Lient. A. H. W. CREIGH, A. A. A. G., 1st Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. 1IDQRS. SEVENTH REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEERS, Near Allatoona, Ga., June 9, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to subuilt the following report of the move- ments of my command since May 17, 1864, to the present date: May 17, my command, then in camp on the south bank of the Coosawattee Creek, at about ~11 a. m. moved forward in line a southerly direction, and at sundown halted for the night near Cal- houn. May 18, moved on at 4 a. in., and after a very fatiguing march, most of the way over mountains and across fields, halted for the night just after sunset. May 19, moved forward in an easterly direction. Scar6ely any of our line of march was in a beaten path or traveled road. At about 4 p. in., when approaching the town of Cassville, found the enemy in our immediate front. My command was ordered to tale a position under cover of some hastily con- structed breast-works, and after remaining there about two hours, was ordered forward about a mile, and then formed in line of battle in the rear of the One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Vol- unteers and on the left of the Fifth Ohio Volunteers. Here it re- mnained until about 10 a. m. on the 21st instant, when it was removed about one mile to the rear in a piece of woods, where it remained until the morning of the 23d instant, when, with the division, it moved off, passing through Cassville and Cass Station, crossing the railroad and taking a southwesterly course; at about 4 p. m. crossed the Etowah River and halted for the night two miles beyond. May 24, at an early hour, the regiment was ordered forward, and at sun- ~et was halted for the night on Hickory Ridge. May 25, received orders to take the advance of the brigade, which had the advance of the division and entire column; moved off at 7 a. mu. At about a mile from camp, by order of General Geary, I deployed seven com- panies as skirmishers, three on the right and four on the left of the road. Owing to the density of the underbrush and rank growth of Page 180 I 180 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. weeds, which were very wet with rain, the advance of the skirmish- ers was very slow and toilsome. At about three miles from the pre- vious nights camp, and when approaching Pumpkin Vine Creek, our advance was fired upon by the enemys pickets, who were stationed at the bridge; the extreme right of my skirmishers was also fired upon by cavalry pickets froni the opposite bank of the creek. The enemy had made an attempt to destroy the bridge by tearing up the planking and setting it on fire in several places. With some delay my command crossed and advanced to. the hill on the opposite bank. After resting half au hour they again moved forward. Generals Hooker and Geary, with their staffs and body guard, were well up with, and at times in advance of, the skirmish line. At abont 10 a. in., when about two miles beyond the creek, some of General Hookers body guard, then in advance, were fired upon by the enemy. General Geary immediately ordered me to deploy my reserve to the right and left of the road and move for- ward on the enemy to relieve General Hookers body guard, then being driven back. I did so, deploying my three remaining com- panies, consistiiig of about sixty-five men, who immediately engaged the ene~uy and held them at bay until the other regiments of the brigade were advanced in line of battle, pushing the enemy before them something like a mile. During this skirmish I had 1 man killed and 8 wounded. Here we were ordered to remain and throw up breast-works, which was done very hastily. At about 6 p. in. my command was ordered into line, th~ Fifth Ohio Volunteers on my right and Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteers on my left, and advanced to the support of the Second and Third Brigades. On getting within range of the enemys fire while advancing, 3 men were killed and 15 were wounded. One shell from the enemys guns exploded in the ranks, killing 2 men and wounding 6 others. My command lay in position in the front line uiitil 11 oclock on the 26th instant, when it was relieved by a regiment from the Fourth Corps, and retired to a ravine a hundred yards in the rear, where it remained until the evening of the 27th instant, when it was ordered to relieve the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the first line of in- trenchments. During the night and following day our skirmishers, stationed about fifty yards in advance of the breast-works, were coiistantly skirmishing with the enemy. At about 8 a. m. on the 28th instant the enemy opened upon us three pieces of artillery, but with iio effect. The pieces were soon silenced by the Thir- teenth New York Battery and our skirmishers in front. The regi- ment was relieved by the Fifth Ohio Volunteers, and retired to the ravine in the rear, where it remained until the evening of the 30th instant, when it was ordered to relieve the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volun- teer Infantry in the first line of intrenchinents. During the suc- ceeding twenty-four hours our skirmishers were constantly firing, but nothuig unusual occurred. One man of my command was se- verely wounded in the face by a musket-ball. May 31, at sunset, the regiment was relieved by the Fifth Ohio Volunteers, and retired to the second line of intrenchments. June 1, at 12 in. my command was relieved by troops from the Fifteenth Army Corps, and was removed to the extreme left of our line of battle, where it bivouacked for the night. June 2, at 11 a. in. I received orders to move, and, with the division, moved forward toward the advanced hue and halted at about a thousand yards in its rear. By orders formed in column by divisions, and here remaine Page 181 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETO.ARMY OF THE CUMBEHLAND 181 until the morning of the 6th instant, when the regiment was moved in an easterly direction for abont four miles, when it was halted, and I was ordered to stack arms and immediately set abont bnild- ing breast-works. My command was very actively engaged at this nntil snnset, when it was relieved by a detail from the One hnndred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, and since that time has remained in camp npon the same gronnd. Respectfnlly, yonr obedient servant, SAML. McCLELLAND, Lient. Col., Comdg. Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Lient. A. H. W. CREIGH, A. A. A. G., 1st Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. No. 212. Report of Capt. Myron T. Wright, Twenty-Ninth Ohio Infantry, of operations May 8July 20. HDQRS. TWENTY-NINTH REGT. OHIO VET. VOL. JNFTY., Atlanta, Ga., September 8, 1864. LIEUTENANT: I have the honor to report that the Twenty-ninth Regiment Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry occupied the extreme left of our battle line at Mill Creek Gap, Ga., in the action of the 8th day of May, 1864, at the foot of the mountain. Our right rested on the road leading up the hill; arrived at point nearest the enemys line, our left was swung to the right so that onr entire line rested parallel to and at the road, onr left not more than 120 yards from the top Qf the hill. We could have held our position if supplies of ammu- nition could have reached us, but after stripping the cartridges from the dead and wounded, and exhausting them, we were ordered to fall back. I immediately deployed a line of skirmishers, and directed the killed and wounded to be moved off the field. The ammunition of the skirmishers being entirely expended the enemy became more bold. Their fire being directed on those engaged in carrying off the killed and wounded, obliged us to abandon some of our dead; the wounded were all brought off. After leaving the field the Twenty-ninth joined the brigade on the road a half mile south of the hospital; remained until 11 a. m. of the 9th; moved 500 paces south, constructed breast-works, and remained in this position until 7 a. in. of the 12th; marched about ten miles; encamped in Sugar Valley near Snake Creek Gap; rested until 2 p. m. 13th; marched two miles east; went into line of battle on side hill [in] position; Twenty- ninth second battalion in line of First Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Corps; fortified; lay in our trenches until 4 p. m. 14th; marched a distance of seven miles; took position on extreme left of our lines ~t 1.30 a. m. 15th; rested until 11 a. m; moved to the right; took position at the foot of a hill where the Second Division, Twentieth Corps, was engaging the enemy; assisted pro- vost guard until 6 p. m; received orders to move to the right in support of Second Brigade; started; order was countermanded; at 8 received orders to move to the left in support of first line; did so, taking position ten paces immediately in rear of One hundred and Second New York and One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Vob Page 182 182 THE ATLANTA CAMPATCT~. tOHAP. L. unteers, left of Twenty-ninth forming obtuse angle to the rear; remained until 8 a. m 16th; marched twelve miles, fording Conne- sauga River; ferried across the Coosawattee at Bryants Ford; went into camp in large field, Twenty-ninth on picket; remained until 11 a. m. 17th; marched in rear of division train seven miles, and camped near Adairsville, Ga. 19th, moved at 6.30 a. in.; supported skirmish- ers until 7 p. in. ; two companies of Twenty-ninth deployed as skir- mishers near Cassville ; moved in line of battle to crest of hill west of Cassville, Twenty-ninth on right of Twentieth Corps; remained until 8 a. in 21st; moved one mile west for convenience of shade and water; remained here until 6 a in. 23d; marched about 7 miles; encamped near Etowah RiVer in line of battle, Twenty-ninth on right of First Brigade. May 24, marched at 4.30 a. m; formed line of battle on Raccoon Ridge, Twenty-ninth on extreme left of second line; moved in columns of two battalions to Creek~ crossed~ ascended Raccoon Mountain; moved along the ridge to Burnt Hick- ory; camped at 6.30, making a march of nine miles. 25th, marched at 7 a. in., First Brigade in advance; crossed Pumpkin Vine Creek; came on the enemy; double-quicked forward into line, Twenty- ninth on extreme left; was attacked on flank; formed crochet by swinging left wing to rear; repulsed the attack; went into position on ridge, Twenty-ninth second battalion from left of First Brigade; built breast-works; had some warm skirmishing; at 4.30 threw out a -line of skirmishers to the front; immediately moved out in sup- port in line of battle, with right resting on Dallas road; marched about a mile; halted for the arrival of brigade; Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps, passed to right; at 6 joined brigade on left; inoveff forward and engaged the enemy, Twenty-ninth on extreme left of Twentieth Corps; fire very heavy; advance to rise of hill, Twenty-ninth two rods in advance of entire line; very dark; fire relaxed; at 8 p. in. threw out skirmishers; was told we had two lines in front; reconnoitered; found the enemy only 150 paces in front. Immediately commenced fortifying with bayonets and tin plates and what logs could be gathered; gathered logs from nearly the same ground with the enemy; succeeded in getting two picks and a spade from the Second Brigade; at light the enemys sharp- shooters fired briskly, but we had sufficient shelter, so that our loss was slight; our left was entirely exposed ; received a detachment from Fourth Corps; deployed them as skirmishers on the left; re- mained here until 11 a. in 26th; was relieved by Thirty-sixth Illi- iiois Volunteers; moved to the right and rear 100 paces into a ravine under cover; remained until 7.30 p. in 28th; relieved One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers in front line, threw out skirmishers in front, connecting on right with One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, on left with Fifth Ohio; strengthened our works; remained until 8 p. in.; Twenty-ninth was relieved by Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers; returned to ravine; few casualties; brought off our dead at night and buried them; remained in ravine until 9 p. in 31st~ worked all night on fortifications. dtire regiment At light June 1 returned to ravine; remained until 1.45 p. in.; marched to the left about six miles ; went into column of battalions and camped for the night near Marietta Cross-Roads. June 2, at 11.30 moved to the front a mile and a half and halted; loaded, and moved to the right about 300 paces; went into column of divisions along and facing the Acworth road; Twenty-ninth third battalion of Page 183 18~ UHAP. L.1 REPO1~TS~ tTc.AUMY OF Tilt CUMBtRLAND. First Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps; remained here until 5.30 a. in. 6th; marched about three miles; went into camp near crossing of Acworth and Big Shanty roads; remained here until 6.30 p. in.; moved to the left about 100 yards; occupied thc Works made by the Seventh Ohio and One hundred and forty-sev- enth Pennsylvania Volunteers; right of Twenty-ninth i~esting oppo- site southeast corner of Adams house and left on Big Shanty road. 11 a. m. Jnne 14 moved to the right a mile; took position on right of Third Brigade. Twenty-ninth on extreme right of First Brigade; at 11 a. m. June 15 moved one mile to the front; formed line of battle on ridge near Pine Knob, Twenty-ninth on left of First Brigade; stopped about two hours; moved to the front and right about 200 yards; went into position on ridge per- pendicular to and left resting near enemys line of works; threw out skirmishers on our left; at 5.30 p. m. moved to the left over the works; came by right flank into line of battle, Twenty-ninth on right of First Brigade ; came upon the enemys skirmish line; moved briskly forward, following the enemys skirmishers closely; arrived near second line of enemys works; fighting became very severe; continued so until 11 p. m. ; severity of fight partially relaxing; commenced a line of breast-works; worked on the same until 7 a. m 16th; was relieved by Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteers; moved down a ravine to the right and rear to reserve line, connect- ing on left with Fifth Ohio; at dark moved to the left; occtipied works of Fifth Ohio; repaired works until 12 m. At 3.30 a. m. 17th moved over the works to the front; moved slowly; often. halting, waiting on the skirmishers; marched about two miles; went into position under cover of a hill in support of Thirteenth New York Battery, Twenty-ninth on left of brigade; remained until 8.30 a. in. 19th; moved to the right one mile; went into line on a ridge; threw up some works, Twenty-ninth on right of First Brigade. At 6 p. m. 20th moved to the right two miles; halted; Twenty-ninth on picket in front of Second Division. At 10 a. m. 21st was relieved;~ took position as fourth battalion in line of First Brigade on Big Shanty road; built strong works. At 10 a. m. 22d moved to the front one mile; took position on a hill in open field near Kenesaw Mountain; threw up heavy works, Twenty- ninth fourth battalion of First Brigade; had s& nie fighting, but no casualties in Twenty-ninth; remained here. Nothing of importance transpired until 7 p. m. 27th of June, when we moved to the right and front 300 yards; Twenty-ninth supported Bundys (Thirteenth New York) battery; moved to the left 500 yards, but could get no position, and returned to the brigade; took position on extreme left of First Brigade; threw up some works; remained until 9 p. ni. 30th; moved three miles to the right; occupied works of a portion of the Twenty-third Corps; skirmish fire very brisk and continuous; some casualties in the Twenty-ninth. At 8.30 p. m. July 1 moved to rear half a mile into reserve line. At 8 p. m. 2d Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and Twenty- eighth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry were sent as pickets to line occupied on the 1st of July. At 3 a. m. 3d found that the enemy had vacated their works in front; moved forward, occupied them, and waited the arrival of the rest of the division; at 6.30 moved forward, Twenty-ninth on extreme right of skirmish line; had con- siderable skirmishing, but no casualties; at 6.30 p. in. went into camp near Nickajack Creek. At 5 p. m. 4th moved to the left hal Page 184 184 TIlE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. a mile; laid in line of battle over night, Twenty-ninth on left of First Brigade. At 7 a. m. 5th moved to front and right five miles; remained till 9 a. m. 6th; moved to front and right three-quarters of a mile; went into position on ridge in woods near Chattahoochee River, Twenty-ninth on right of First Brigade, perpendicular to main and in two lines; at 3.30 moved to the left and front about three miles; went into camp for the night. At 9 a. m. 7th moved to the left and front about three miles; went into position on ridge near Chattahoochee River, Twenty-ninth second line on left of First Brigade; nothing of note occurred; occasional skirmishing, but no casualties; remained here until 6 p. m. 17th; moved to the left four miles; crossed Chattahoochee River near Vinings Station; moved on three-quarters of a mile and went into camp for the night; 3.30 p. m. moved to the front three miles; halted for the night at cross-roads of Howells Mill and Bnck Head; put up some temporary works. At 6 a. m. 19th moved to right and front about four miles; crossed Peach Tree Creek and went into position on ridge in edge of woods; constructed a line of works; remained here until 10 a. m. 20th; moved to right and front about three- quarters of a mile; went into line of battle on a ridge, Twenty-ninth second battalion of First Brigade; commenced throwing up works, but were attacked in very heavy force before we had time to com- plete them. The regiment on our right being flanked and driven, the enemy came upon our flank and rear and we were forced to fall back in some disorder. After reaching the foot of the hill on which the line was located, the regiment was being reformed when it was ordered to go to the second line of works. On reaching there the Twenty-ninth was immediately deployed for the purpose of rallying all men who came back and forming them in line at the works. This was accomplished at 6 p. m. and the whole line was again moved forward to the battle line from which they had fallen back. Being slightly wounded durino the action~ after the regiment re- formed the command was turned over at 6 p. in. 20th of July to Capt. Wilbur F. Stevens, who has been in command since. Yery respectfully, your obedient servant, MYRON T. WRIGHT, Captain, Twenty-ninth Ohio Veteran Vol. Infantry. Lieut. A. H. W. CREIGH, A. A. A. G., 1st Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. No. 213. Report of Capt. Wilbur F. Stevens, Twenty-ninth Ohio Infantry, of operations July 20September 8. HDQRS. TWENTY-NINTH REGT. OHIO VET. VOL. INFTY., Atlanta, Ga., September 8, 1864. LIEUTENANT: In compliance with special orders, I have the honor to make the following report of the part taken by th~ Twenty-ninth Regiment Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry during the present cam- paign from July 20, 1864: The regiment was turned over to me by Captain Wright, he hav- ing received a slight wound. After reforming on the hill occupie Page 185 CHAP. L.] REP0I~TS, ETC.AEMY 01? TILE CUMBERLANP. 185 by us the night before, I was then ordered with the regiment back to our old position. Arriving there I was ordered to form line in rear of Sixtieth New York Volunteers, who lay in works as a sup- port to sai(l line. Here we remained until the morning of the 22d of July, nothing occurring worthy of note; when orders were re- ceived to march at 7 a. in., Twenty-ninth occupying the second battalion of First Brigade; marched to within one mile and a half northwest of Atlanta, where we established line and threw up heavy works, Twenty-ninth occupying third battalion of the brigade. During the day and night all quiet. 23d, some shelling by the enemy but no casualties. 24th, ordered to send detail in front to cut logs for advanced works; no casualties. 25th, new line of works laid out and detail made to complete the same. 26th, ordered to move at daylight, but order countermanded; moved over to new line of works about dark. 27th, placed abatis in front of works. 28th, heavy shelling from enemy; casualties in Twenty-ninth was 1 sergeant killed and 2 privates wounded. All quiet up to August 1. At daylight ordered to have men put on their accouterments and remain in works. On the 3d demonstration in front and left by enemy. All quiet up to 24th, when received orders to be ready to move. Tents struck at 8.30 p. m. Marched at 9 oclock, regiment occupying the second battalion in line of march. Marched all night; took breakfast at 6.30 a. in. 25th near Paces Ferry, Chattahoochee River. Resumed line of march at 7.30 a. m. Twenty-ninth ordered to take position about one mile and a half below Paces Ferry, and about one mile above the railroad bridge, on a hill, placing the men in pits six paces apart and three men in a pit; nearly completed the pits. 26th, completed the pits and commenced slashing the timber in front. 29th, received orders about noon to form a new line in front and to the left of One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylva- nia Volunteers. Commenced works with a detail; were relieved by Sixty-sixth Ohio and moved regiment to new line. All quiet. 30th, completed works. 31st, detailed one commissioned officer, five non- commissioned, and twenty-five privates to report to Colonel Flynn, of the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, with one days rations. September 4, orders to be ready to move and join brigade as it passed by; marched at 9 a. in., Twenty-ninth fourth battalion of First Brigade; arrived in the city of Atlanta about 2 p. in.; marched through the city; took up position west of the city, occupy- ing a line of works, right of regiment resting on fort. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. F. STEVENS, Captain, Comdg. Twenty-ninth Ohio Vet. Vol. Infty. Lient. A. H. W. CREIGH, A. A. A. G., 1st Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. No. 214. Report of Capt. Thomas Ale Connell, Sixty-sixth Ohio Infantry. HDQRS. SIXTY-SIXTH OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Atlanta, Ga., September 12, 1864. LIEUTENANT: In compliance with instructions, I have the honor to herewith transmit report of operations and movements of th Page 186 186 ~riit~ AI2LANTA CAMPAIGT~. [CHAP. L. Sixty-sixth Regiment Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry during the campaign commencing May 3, 1864, and ending September 4, 1864. May 3, 1864, broke camp at Bridgeport, Ala., and marched to Shelimound. May 4, marched to eastern foot of Lookout Mountain. May 5, marched to Post Oak Church, Ga. May 6, marched to Pea Vine Church, Ga. May 7, marched to Mickies house, Ga. May 8, marched to Mill Creek Gap, where Captain McConnell with Coni- panics A, F, and D were detached and ordered to report to General Butterfield, commanding Third Division. This regiment, together with the Fifth Ohio and One hundred and forty-seventh Peunsylva- nia Volunteers, all under comniand of Colonel Patrick, of the Fifth Ohio, were ordered to support the artillery. After taking up position in rear of the artillery, I was ordered to report with my regiment to General Geary, commanding Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, who was at that time with the division up the hill and en- gaged with the enemy. After reporting to the general, I was or- dered to take up a position in the rear and left of the First Brigade, to cover our left flank. Then the troops fell back. I was ordered to place my regiment on picket at the foot of the hill, and guard the approaches of our camp; no casualties to report. May 9, relieved from picket by a regin~ient from the Third Brigade, and joined the brigade. Worked all night throwing up works against any attack the enemy might make. May 10 and 11 still in camp. May 12, moved for Snake Creek Gap, which we reached at 3 p. in., and went into camp. May 13, niarched for the forks of the Snake Creek Gap and Resaca road, Calhoun and Dalton road, and formed line to the right of, and right angles to, the last-named road and threw up intrench- ments. May 14, 3 p. in., moved to the extreme left of the line, to a point on the Dalton and Resaca road. May 15, formed line on the right of the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers and in the third line, and advanced on the enemy. After arriving close to the enemy, we were ordered to lie down in a ravine, where we remained until dark, when I was ordered to move in front of the temporary works and occupy a ridge running at right angles to crest fortified by the Third Brigade and fortify. which I did. Casualties, 3 men slightly wounded. May 16, the en~niy having evacuated during the night and in full retreat toward the Etowah River, we followed, going into camp on the south side of the Coosawattee River, at McClures Ford. May 17, marched to the forks of the Calhoun and Adairsville road. May 18, marched to north side of Gravelly Ridge. May 19, marched to near Cassville, Ga., and encamped until the 23d, when marched to south side of IEtowah River. May 24, marched to Burnt Hickory, Ga. May 25, moved at daylight and crossed Pumpkin Vine Creek, when our advance met that of the enemy. We imme- diately formed in line, my right on the right of the brigade, throw- ing forward skirmishers, and advanced the line about half a mile, driving the enemy, when we were ordered to halt in a ravine. We lay here a short time, when we were ordered to fall back a short dis- tance and occupy the crest in our rear; threw up temporary works, leaving Company A on the line of skirmishers under command of Colonel Flynn, of the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers. We lay here until 5 p. in., when we were ordered to advance and relieve the Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps, that was then heavily engaged. We moved forward, with the One hundred and forty- seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers on our left and the Twem4ty-eight Page 187 Oiiii. LI HEPO1~VS, ETC.At~fV OF TIlE CUMBERLA~D. Vennsylvania Volunteers on our right. We advanced about one mile and found the Third Brigade, which we were ordered to relieve. Night coming on, we were ordered to halt in a ravine close to the enemys line, under a galling fire. May 26, relieved the Fifth Ohio in front line of works, which we strengthened; ordered to keep up a fire all night to cover two pieces of artillery that the enemy had left in front of their line of works. May 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and June 1, remained in same position, skirmishing all the time. June 2, moved to the extreme left and bivouacked for the night in rear of the Twenty-third Corps; remained here until June 6; marched to Acworth and Big Sham~ty road and went into camp. June 7, received orders to report to Lieutenant-Colonel Le Duc as guard for supply train to Cartersville and return. June 8 to 12, guard to supply train. June 13, returned to camp. June 14, marched to near Pine Knob. June 15, the enemy having fallen back and evacuated Pine Knob, we advanced with the rest of the brigade about one mile and formed line of battle, resting in line until 5 p. in., when we were ordered to advance this regiment in second line and to left of Fifth Ohio; after advancing a short dis- tance encountered the enemy in force. We advanced, driving them within their works, which were found to be too strong to assault, and we were ordered to lie down in line under cover of a hill. After night the regiment was ordered to throw up works on the crest of the hill. June 16, relieved the Twenty-eighth Pennsyl- vania Volunteers and Twenty-ninth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infan- try in front of the enemy, and skirmished with them all (lay. June 17, the enemy evacuated during the night, and we moved two miles and were held in reserve. June 18, moved forward about a mile and a half and threw up works. June 20, relieved by a regiment of the Fourth Corps and moved to the right and went on picket. June 21, threw up works in front of position; slight skirmishing. June 22, advanced about three-quarters of a mile and threw up works. June 23 to 26, remained in camp. June 27, ordered to ad- vance with the rest of the brigade; advanced about one mile, driv- ing the enemy; halted in the woods and fortified; after dark ordered to move forward and join the Fifth Ohio on the right. Remained here until June 29, 1864, when we were relieved by the Fourteenth Corps and moved to the right and relieved the Twenty-third Corps. June 30, in the trenches on the Marietta and Powder Springs road. July 1, relieved by the One hundred and forty-seventh Penusyl. vania Volunteers and moved to the right and rear, in second line of works. July 3, the enemy evacuated during the night; ordered to move forward, capturing a large number of his rear guard. Pushing him some four or five miles, he was found intrenching. After forming line we, with the rest of brigade, were thrown in reserve. July 4, remained in camp. July 5, advanced about five miles. July 7, moved camp, right resting on Nickajack Creek. July 8 to 17, remained in camp. July 17, marched to Paces Ferry, Chattahoochee River, Ga., as guard to division ordnance train. July 18, crossed the river and joined the brigade. Marched to near the fork of Atlanta and Buck Head road and threw up works. July 19, advanced and crossed Peach Tree Creek; threw up works. July 20, advanced and commenced fortifying; about 4 p. in. were at- tacked in front and right flank, and receiving ordei~s from Captain Elliott, assistant adjutant-general, Second Division, fell back to sec.. ond line of works; reformed, and again advanced, and took up pos Page 188 188 THF ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [cHAP. L. tion on the right of the brigade. July 21, remained in damp. July 22, advanced to within two miles of Atlanta and fortified. July 23 to August 25, remained in trenches. August 25, moved to Paces Ferry, Chattahoochee River. September 4, marched to Atlanta and are now doing duty in the city. THOS. McCONNELL, Capt. Co. A, Sixty-sixth Ohio Vet. Vol. lufty., Comdg. Regt. Lieut. A. H. W. CREIGH, A. A. A. G., 1st Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. No. 215. Reports of Lieut. Col. Eugene Powell, Sixty-sixth Ohio Infantry, of operations May 8 and 15 and May 25-June 13. HDQRS. SIXTY-SIXTH OHIO VETERAN VOL. INFANTRY, In the Field, Ga., May 17, 1864. LIEUTENANT: In compliance with instructions from headquarters First Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, I have the honor to report the part taken by this regiment in the action of Mill Creek Gap, May 8, 1864. I was ordered by Col. J. H. Patrick, commanding detachment of First Brigade, to support two sections of a battery which had taken position in front of the gap. I soon after received orders to report to General Geary, commanding division, who was then attacking the enemy in the gap. I immediately reported to General Geary, who ordered me to take position covering the main road through the gap, to prevent a flank movement by the enemy; while in this posi- tion I received orders from Colonel Candy to return down the moun- tain and place my regiment on picket at its base. I have no casual- ties to report. I have the honor to be, lieutenant, very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. POWELL Lient. Col. Sixty-sixth Ohio Vet. Vol. Infty., Comdg. Regt. Lient. A. H. W. CREIGH, A. A. A. G., 1st Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. HDQRS. SIXTY-SIXTH OHIO VETERAN VOL. INFANTRY, Cassville, Ga., May 22, 1864. LIEUTENANT: In compliance with instructions received this day from headquarters First Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, I have the honor to report the part taken by this regiment in the attack on the enemys works near IResaca on the 15th instant. This regiment moved forward to the attack in the second line of battle formed by the First Brigade, Second Division, being on the left of the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The regiment was halted soon after crossing the wagon road in front of a commanding height that the enemy held, on which they had an earth-work and four guns. During the evening I received orders from Colonel Candy to throw up a line of rifle-pits in an open field in advance of our main line of defense, this being done for the occupancy of a commandin Page 189 CnAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC~ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 189 knoll directly in our front. I completed this work during the night, although fired upon by the enemys pickets. J have to report but 2 men slightly wounded. I have the honor to be, lieutenant, very respectfully E. POWELL, Lieut. Col. Sixty-sixth Ohio Vet. Vol. Infty., Gomdg. Regt. Lieut. A. H. W. CREIGH, A. A. A. G., 1st Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. HDQRs. SIXTY-SIXTH OHIO VETERAN VOL. INFANTRY, In the Field, Ga., June 13, 1864. LIEUTENANT: I have the honor to report the part taken by this regiment since the 25th ultimo. This regiment was moving on the 25th ultimo, being third in line of march. Sooii after passing Pumpkin Vine Creek, the head of the column being fired upon, I was ordered to form line of battle on the right of the road. I immediately formed line, and received orders to advance. I was The extreme right of the brigade. I soon met the enemy and was ehgaged and driven back. I then received orders to halt and throw up temporary breast-works and await orders. About 6 oclock same evening I received orders to advance to the support of the First Division, Twentieth Army Corps, then engaged, my position in line of battle being second from the right of brigade. While advancing I received orders from Colonel Candy, commanding brigade, to advance and relieve the front line of battle of the First Division, Twentieth Army Corps. Although I ad- vanced to the front, the darkness by this time was so intense that the order could not be carried out. I then waited where I was until morning; then received orders to take position in rear, under cover of a ridge, and wait orders. The casualties during the 25th were 3 killed and 9 wounded. On the afternoon of the 26th I received orders to relieve the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, then in the in- trenchments on the left of the road. During my tour of (luty I had 1 killed and 4 wounded. I was relieved by the Seventh Ohio Volun- teer Infaiitry, and ordered into a sheltered position behind a ridge, a short distance in rear of intrenchments. While here I had 2 offi- cers and 1 man wounded. I relieved the Fifth Ohio Volunteer In- fantry on the evening of the 29th. During the night the enemy made quite a spirited attack on our lines, but was repulsed; lost 3 men wounded. Lost 1 man wounded on the 30th. I was relieved on the 30th by the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry and took a position in ravine in rear of intrenchments. On June 1 I had 2 men wounded. I was ordered on the evening of the 1st to report with my regiment for fatigue duty and build breast-works about seventy-five yards in advance of those now held by the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. This work was so nearly completed that the infantry occupied it that morning. I received orders on tIme 2d instant to march to this place. I have the honor to be, lieutenant, very respectfully, your obedient servant, EUGENE POWELL, Lieu]. Col. Sixty-sixth Ohio Vet. Vol. lufty., Coindg. Regt. Lient. A. H. W. CREIGH, A. A. A. G., 1st Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Gorps Page 190 190 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. No. 216. Report of Col. John Flynn, Twen ty-~ig1d1t Penn sylvania Infantry. HDQRS. 28TH REGT. PENNSYLVANIA YET. VOLS., Atla?da, (Ia., September 8, 1864. SIR: In compliance with communication dated headqnarters First Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, near Atlanta, Ga., Angnst 11, 1864, I herewith transmit a condensed report of the part taken in the late arduons campaign by the regiment I have the honor to command. This brief record is a very imperfect expression of the patient endurance, the generous courage, and unfailing con- stancy of the officers amid men engaged, but may serve as data for the future. On the ndvance of the Army of the Cumberland, breaking np of the cautonments of the Twentieth Army Corps lying along the Nashville and Chattanooga. Railroad, the Twenty-eighth Regiment Pennsyl- vania Veteran Volunteer Infantry left their camp at Bridgeport, Ala., on the 3d day of May, 1864. Crossing the Tennessee River, the regiment marched to Rossville, seven miles (Nickajack Cove). May 4, marched across Lookout Mountain and bivouacked on the east side of the moumitaiji, having marched twenty-two miles. May 5, marched to Pea Vine Creek, eighteen miles. May 6, marched to Pea Vine Church, five miles. May 7, left Pea Vine Church amid marched to near Gordons Sprimmg, a distance of fourteen miles. May 8, muarched to Mill Creek Gap. At this place, called variously by the names of Dug Gap, Rocky Face Ridge, & c., the regiment encountered the enemy. A fierce and obstinate engagement ensued, beginning at imear 2 oclock and emiding with the twilight, imi which the regiment sustaimied a loss of 43 imi killed, wounded, amid muissimig. We retired to a positiQmi covering the gap and mmear tIme battle-ground, which we occupied until May 12, whemi we moved to the right, passing through Smiake [Creek] Gap without incidemit, a distance of eight miles. May 13, marched to near the Coosa River, a distance of four miles, and built breast-works on ami eminence comnianding the road leadimig from Resaca to Rome, Ga. May 14, near the Coosa, and in the after- noon, at 3 oclock, moved toward the left wing of the army near Resaca, amid bivouacked iii line of battle at 11 p. m. May 15, received orders at 12 m. and marched in rear of the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. We marched between 500 and 600 yards, when we halted for about thirty muinutes, when we again moved forward through a gap in a range of hills and formed line of battle about 300 yards from the enemys breast-works, amid, in comimmectiomi with the Twenty- ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, acted as provost guard, by or(her of Col. Charl& s Candy, commanding First Brigade. At 1 p. mu. we marched by the left flank to the left of the Resaca road, and lay in line of battle till 7 p. in., when the right wimig of the reginiemit moved forward to the breast-works, where we remaimied till day- light of May 16, when it was ascertained that the enemy had fled, at which time time regimnemit was ordered to be in readimiess to move, amid soomi after took up the line of muarchi with the brigade iii full pursuit of the retreating enemy, pursuing to the Coosawattee River, a distance of ten miles. We camped for the night at 6 p. mu. May 17, muarched iii pursuit of the emiemy a distance of seven miles; cmi- camped at 7 p. mu. May 18, continued the pursuit to micar Adairsvihhe, a distance of sixteen miles, halting for the night at b p. m. Ma Page 191 CIIAP. L.] REPORTS, EfC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 191 19, marched to near Cassville, eight miles, where the forces rested until the morning of the 23d. Twenty days rations were here put on the wagon train. May 23, marched twelve miles, to near Kingston, and encamped. May 24, [to] near Cartersville, having marched twelve niiles in pursuit of the enemy. May 25, marched at 7 a. in., crossed Pumpkin Vine Creek, and after marching one and a half miles formed line of battle as skirmishers in rear of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, the center advancing on the main road, at distance of twenty paces in rear of Colonel McClellands coinmani, for about fifteen minutes, when the Twenty-eighth Penn- sylvania Volunteers, under orders, advanced to the front and en- gaged the enemy, whose skirmishers slowly gave way before us, retiring beyond the crest of the hills in our front, which we speedily occupied and held until ordered to rejoin the brigade, which was busily engaged in constructing breast-works. The Twenty-eighth was then deployed so as to protect the working parties, and a detail of sharpshooters, under Capt. F. B. M. Bonsal, Company H, sent forward, but encountered the enemy in such force as to render the position of the entire regiment untenable, when it was withdrawn in good order and took position on the right of the Sixty.sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the works, and forming junction with the left of Major-General Butterfields division, of the Twentieth Army Corps. In this action the regiment sustained a loss of 1 killed and 18 wounded, among whom was Capt. C. S. Hartley, of Company K. At about 7 oclock the advance again began, but a violent storm and the intense darkness prevented the proposed assault of the enemy, and the regiment lay on its arms during the night. May 26, under fire all day, and at 6.30 p. in. relieved the One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the breast- works, where we remained until the night of the 27th. During this day we had 5 men wounded. In reserve until 8 p. m. of the 28th of May. May 29, marched to the left of the main road leading from Pumpkin Vine Creek, and took possession of the breast-works in the rear of the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, where we remained until 8 p. in. of the 29th. We here relieved the Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and sent out skirmishers in our immediate front. At 10 p. in., as the second relief of skirmishers was taking post, the enemy made a sudden dash upon us, but were promptly punished for their temerity by a vigorous repulse. May 30 and 31, still in the breast-works, when we were relieved by the One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers. June 1, at 11 a. mu. we were relieved by a brigade of the Fifteenth Army Corps, and moved one mile to the rear and halted one hour for dinner, amid then marched about five miles in the direction of Marietta, where we bivouacked for the night. June 2, received orders to move, and at 12 in. moved two miles and took up position in sul)l)ort of the Twenty-third Army Corps, where we remained until June 6, when we moved two miles to a position near Pine Knob. June 7, remained in camp until the 114th without incident. Re- ported death of the rebel General Polk. June 15, we advanced and occupied omie line of the enemys works, which lie had vacated the night previous; at 5 p. in. we formed line of battle and charged the enemy, driving them into their works and holding a position within thirty-five yards of a lunette of four guns, but which were rendered useless by the vigor and persistence of our assault. This position we held during the miight, amid at 6 a. mu. we were relieve Page 192 192 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. by the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. In this action the Twenty-eighth Regiment snstained a loss of 47 in killed, wounded, and missing. June 16, lay in reserve all day. June 17, during the night it was discovered that the enemy were leaving, and with the first light of day we occupied their works, the foe retreating to- ward Marietta. We pursued the enemy, driving him three and a half miles, the regiment being detached in support of the Thirteenth New York Battery. June 18, remained in camp near Kenesaw Mountain all day. June 19, advanced two miles, the enemy retreat- ing toward Marietta; built breast-works in the evening. June 20, left camp at 5 p. m. ; marched to the right a mile and a half; camped in the woods near Kenesaw Mountain. June 21, remaining in camp. June 22, left camp at 10 a. in., advanced one mile to an elevation on Kolbs farm and built breast-works; was not engaged until the 27th. June 27, the regiment participated in the battle for the pos- session of Kenesaw Mountain with but slight loss. We advanced our line to a point in front of our first position. The fire of the enemys artillery, although accurate, was not to us destructive; remained till the night of the 30th, and was relieved by the Fourteenth Army Corps. June 30, left camp at 8 p. in., marched four miles to the right, relieving the Twenty-third Army Corps, and encamped in their works near daylight. On the morning of July 1 left the first line of breast-works and re- turned to the second line, being relieved by the One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry. July 2, regiment on picket until the morning of the 3d without incident. July 3, it was ascertained that the enemy had retreated. We ad- vanced rapidly; deployed as skirmishers, capturing several pris- oners. Having occupied their works long enough to make coffee, advanced once more and came up with the enemy. Our artillery opened on them. We halted and bivouacked for the night after a hard days work. July 4, lay in camp all day. The enemy was found to have evacuated their position on the night of the 4th of July. July 5, early in the morning we marched iiito and through the enemys works, and halted at about 4 p. m. The regiment went on picket and remained until relieved on the evening of the 6th by the Fif- teenth Army Corps, and moved about four miles to the left, taking position on the right of the Fourth Army Corps. July 7, went into camp at about a mile and a half from the Chattahoochee River, where we remained until the 17th without any incident worthy of note. July 17, marched at 3 p. in., crossing the Chattahioochee River on pontoons about 9 p. m. and halted at near midnight, and on the 19th we marched forward again, crossing Peach Tree Creek about 6 p. m. Worked briskly during the night on our breast- works, which were used well in the stirring battle of the 20th. On this eventful day we occupied a hill or ridge about a mile in front of the main line and were engaged in strengthening our position, when, at about 3 p. m.~the enemy appeared in heavy force in our front aiid a sanguinary battle immediately began, resulting in a temporary advantage to the enemy in his having achieved a posi- tion on our flank, from which we suffered considerable loss. But this lasted only for a brief space of time, our troops advancing and gallantly driving them back with terrible slaughter iii their ranks. It is with regret that we have to record the fall of a gallant officer and accomplished gentleman, Licut. Isaiah B. Robison, Company A, and Capt. F. B. M. BonsaI, severely, and Second Lieut. F. Mc Page 193 193 - 4 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OP THE CUMBERLAND. Fall, slightly, wounded. Our loss in the regiment was 3 commis- sioned officers and 15 enlisted men killed, wounded, and missing. July 22, advanced on Atlanta, and formed part of the besieging force, carrying onr lines up to within an easy range of the city, skir- inishing and picketing until August 25, when the regiment was ordered to fall back to the Chattahoochee River, along which we remained on active duty until September 4, when we marched to Atlanta, and in common with the Twentieth Army Corps now occupy that city and its defenses. * All of which is respectfully submitted. JOHN FLYNN, Colonel Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Vet. Vols. Lieut. A. H. W. CREIGH, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General, First Brigade. No. 217. Report of Col. Ario Pardee, Jr., One hundred and forty-seventh Penusyircunia Infantry, of operations May 1August 4. HDQRS. 147TH REGT. PENNSYLVANIA VET. VOL. INFTY., Atlanta, Ga., August 10, 1864. SIR: In accordance with instructions, I have the honor to submit the following report of the part takeim in the various engagements from the opening of the campaign nutil August 4, 1864: In the action of Mill Creek Gap Sunday, May 8, 1864, the regi- ment was detailed to support McGills (Pennsylvania) battery, and formed part of the command detached from the First Brigade, under Col. John H. Patrick, Fifth Ohi~ Volunteer Infantry. Its first position was in rear of the battery when posted on ~he rise of ground north and betxveen the two branches of Mill Creek. When the bat- tery took position at the base of Mill Creek ridge two companies, A and F, nuder command of Capt. Jacob P. Kreider, were placed on the left of the battery as skirmishers, extending to the left and rear of the field lmo~pital, facing toward the road leading to Buzzard Roost. The remainder of the regiment was held as a support for the battery. When the troops were being withdrawn from the gap the regiment was deployed as skirmishers, by order of General Geary, along Mill Creek, with the main reserve of the regiment near the principal ford, for the purpose of covering the crossing of the troops, where we remained until the evening of May 9, wheim we were relieved by Lieutenant-Colonel Randall, One hun- dred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers, and joined the brigade. There were no casualties in the regiment. At 10 p. m. May 9, orders were received to prepare for an attack, and the regiment was placed under arms and marched to a position on the left of the road leading from Mill Creek Gap to Snake Creek Gap, having on its left the One hundred and second New York Volunteers and on its right the Seventy-eighth New York Volunteers, being temporarily separated from the brigade, where a line of breas h-works was thrown up. May 10 and 11 was spent in the above position. At 7 a. m. * Nominal list of casualties accompanying this report shows 1 officer and 16 men killed, 8 officers and 173 men wounded. and 1 man missing; total, 199. 13 R RNOL XXXVIII, PT I Page 194 194 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. May 12 the regiment took up the line of march, passing through Snake Creek Gap to Sugar Valley, distant about severf miles from Resaca. At 9 a. m. May 13 we left the bivouac of the preceding night and marched to a point near Resaca and, with the brigade, formed in line covering the main road leading from Dalton to Re- saca. Thc night was spent in constructing a line of works, connect- ing on the right with the Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and on the left with the One hundred and eleventh Regiment Penn- sylvania Volunteers. In this position we remained until 4 p. m. of the 14th instant, when the regiment was assigned the right of the brigade and marched toward the left of the Fourth Corps. After reaching the position designated I was ordered to throw up a line of protecting works of logs, connecting on my right with those of the Eighty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, of the First Division, Twentieth Army Corps, and on my left with the Sevt~nth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. A strong line of skirmishers was thrown forward, connecting with those of the regiments on my right and left. There was no picket-firing during the night. Early on the morning of the 15th I sent forward a few men for the purpose of ascertaining the position of the enemy. It was found that they (the enemy) had moved from our immediate front toward the right of the First Division, Twentieth Army Corps. At about 9.30 a. m. we marched from the position of the preceding night to the right of the First Division, Twentieth Army Corps. The regiment was on the right of the brigade. On reaching the ravine in rear and be- tween the right of the First Division, Twentieth Army Corps, and left of the Fourth Corps, the brigade was formed in column of bat- talions in rear of the Second Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, and moved to the front. We crossed the Dalton road and marched to the top of the ridge fronting portions of the line of the enemy in an oblique direction, taking the fort as the basis of direction. Ordei~s were soon after received to change direction by the right flank. This movement being executed, placed the battalion in a small ravine directly in front of the fort, with a portion of the One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteer Infantry in front of the right of my line and the Thirty-third Indiana Volunteer Infan- try in front of the left of the line. In this posi~on the right of the regiment rested on the Dalton road while the left made a close con- nection with a regiment of the First Division, Twentieth Army Corps, believed to be the Forty-sixth Pennsylvania. The battalions being closed in mass they were set in motion by the commanding officer of the brigade, under the personal superintendence of the division commander, and ordered to take the fort at all hazards. I can only say that I did not see the fort and do not think my coin- mand was within 200 yards of it when I halted, being unable to pass over the numerous lines of troops in my front, of which I had no knowledge at the time of starting, without breaking my line and thus rendering it useless in the charge. Under orders communicated by Lient. Samuel Goodman, acting assistant inspector-general, First Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, I withdrew my regiment under cover of the ridge over which we had just passed and there remained until ordered to relieve the Seventy-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, of Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps, and One hundred and forty-first New York Volunt~ers, First Division, Twentieth Army Corps, posted in front and on the left of the line of ~ur brigade and directly in front of the b~east-wQ~l~ of the right Q Page 195 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 195 the First Division, Twentieth Army Corps. While in this position we were donsiderably annoyed by the sharpshooters of the enemy and by a piece of artiller~r immediately in our front of the left of the regiment. The latter, after several discharges, was moved arid did not trouble us afterward. In this position we remained until 9 p. in., when I was ordered with my command to rejoin the brigade. The list of casualties has already been handed to you and I am really happy to state that they were few in number. In conclusion, I beg leave to state that the regiment was not hotly engaged though con- stantly under the fire of the enemy, and that all orders were obeyed and movements executed with zeal and rapidity, which was truly gratifying and for which I desire, through you, to thank the officers and men of my regiment. Monday, 16th, at daylight, the enemy hav- ing retreated during the preceding night, pursuit was made. The line of march was on a circuitous road leading to Calhoun, leaving Resaca to our right. We crossed the Connesauga and Coosawattee Rivers and bivouacked for the night on the south bank of the latter stream. At 1 p. m. of the 17th the line of march was taken up and we marched about six miles to a point a short distance southeast of Calhoun. On the 18th the regiment, with the balance of the brigade and division, marched to the foot of the range of hills known as the Gravelly Plateau, distant from Cassville about five miles. On the 19th the regiment formed part of a reconnaissance in forQe which was made of this plateau in the direction of the main road leading from Resaca to Cassville. At 12 m. the line of march was changed to a more southerly direction, and a point about two miles north of Cassville was gained. At 5 p. m. a line of battle was formed and we marched into position on a range of hills, distant about three- quarters of a mile from the town. The brigade of General Harker, of f lie Fourth Army Corps, was on the right of the brigade; my regi- ment held the left of the brigade. In this position we remained until Monday, May 23, when the line of march was again taken up. The Etowah River was crossed this day and the regiment went into camp near Euharlee Creek. Tuesday, 24th, Burnt Hickory was reached and the regiment went into camp for the night. The l)Osition of my regiment in column of march on the 25th was in rear of the brigade, following the Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. When the skirmishers of the brigade met the enemy and the command was or- dered into line this regiment was p laced on the right of the road leading from Burnt Hickory to Dallas, having on its right the Sixty- sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and on Its left the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Skirmishers were at once thrown forward, who rapidly crossed the ravine in our immediate front, followed closely by the regiment. The skirmishers soon after gaining the crest of the hill encountered the enemy, when a brisk fire was opened an(l kept up for some time, the enemy gradually falling back, fol- lowed by our skirmishers and the regiment. After having moved forward a distance of about 400 yards, the regiment, under the direc- tion of the colonel commanding brigade, was ordered to retire to the crest of the hill over which we had passed and throw up a barricade of logs. The skirmishers from this regiment were recalled, the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers having been deployed as skirmishers in front of the brigade. The position of this regiment with reference to the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry remained as before, the works of this regP ~nemrt comuiecting witi~ that of the ~egin4em~ on my right ~wA left Page 196 196 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. At about 2.30 p. m. the enemy advanced in force and drove the skirmishers behind the barricade. The skirmishers of the enemy advanced to within about 200 yards of our works and opened a scat- tering fire on us, which was kept up until about 3.30 p. in., when all firing ceased, the enemy having retired. At about 4.30 p. m. the First and Third Divisions, Twentieth Corps, moved through our lines to the front. At 5.30 p. m. the Third Brigade, Second Division, Twen- tieth Army Corps, advanced. Orders were soon after received to follow this brigade, keeping within supporting distance. The First and Third Divisions had, in the mean time, become hotly engaged. As we moved to the front in the direction of the action we were sub- jected to quite a severe fire of shot, shell, and grape, which wounded quite a number of my command. I followed the Third Brigade closely, regulating the movements of my regiment by it as well as the (larkiless would permit. When Colonel Cobhain, commanding Third Brigade, formed his line I stationed my regiment in his rear, with its left resLing nearly on the road from Burnt Hickory to Dal- las, but ~vas unable to make close connection with the regiments of our brigade on my right and left. I remained in this position until the morning of the 26th, when I moved forward to close a gap caused by the withdrawal of one of the regiments of the Third Brigade and reported my position to the colonel commanding brigade. On my right in this position was the One hundred and second Illinois Vol- unteers, Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps, and on my left was the One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, who had been moved up to fill a gap in the line. I afterward connected with these two regiments with breast-works. I remained in this position until 7 p. in., when I was relieved by the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers and moved into a ravine in rear of the line of works, where we remained until the evening of the 27th instant, when I re- lieved the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, taking the same position as that occupied on the 26th. A brisk discharge of pieces during the night and the next day (28th) was kept up on my right and left, while on that portion of the line occupied by this regiment there was little firing. On this day the enemy opened a battery, throwing shot and shell briskly for a time, but did not injure any one of my regiment. At 7 p. m. I was relieved by the Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and moved to the rear, under cover of the ravine. In this position I remained until the evening of May 31, when I relieved the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, then occupying the breast-works. June 1, a brisk tire was kept up in front of the entire line until 1.30 p. in., when I was relieved by the Forty-sixth Ohio Volnuteer Infantry and One hundred and. third Illinois Volunteer Infantry, of the Fifteenth A1rmy Corps. After being relieved I joined the bri- gade, then halted near the barricade thrown up on the 25th of May. At 4 p. m. we marched toward the left of the army and went into camp near where the Burnt Hickory and Golgotha road crosses the Allatoona road. June 2, moved about a mile and a half to support of the Twenty-third Army Ccrps, then on the Acworth road, and halted for the night. In this position we remained until June 6, when we marched to the junction of the Allatoona and Sandtown road with the road leading from Dallas to Big Shanty, in which position we remnained until 11 a. m. June 14, when we took up our line of march in the direction of Pine Knob, camping close by, a distance of about a mile and a half. June 15, at 8 a. m. the brigad Page 197 197 CHAP. L.] 1~EPORTS, ETO.ARMY OF THE OtTMBERLANP. - moved from the bivouac of the preceding night. The position occu- pied by the regiment to-day in line of march was on the right of the brigade. After reaching the foot of Pine Knob the regiment was detailed as skirmishers. Four companies, A, B, F, and G, were de- ployed as skirmishers; the remainder of the regiment was held as a reserve. The skirmishers were moved forward under the immediate supervision of Lieutenant-Colonel Craig, One hundred and forty- seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, and in a line perpen- dicular to the old line of rebel works which the enemy had evacuated the previous night. My instructions from General Geary were to move forward in this direction and gradually to swing around my right. I was also ordered to drive the enemy from a hill on the right of my line, in front of a point from which it was snpposed the Twenty-third Army Corps was advancing. The enemy were easily driven from this hill. The left of the line met with stub- born resistance. I then ordered another company to strengthen the left, and pressed the right rapidly around, making a complete left wheel. This brought the whole line in front of the rebel line of skirmishers, who were strongly posted behind well-constructed barricades of logs and stones. I reported the situation to the general commanding division, and also requested, if it was the intention to press the enemy, to send me re-enforcements, as alone my regiment was not strong enough to dislodge the enemy from their position, and besides that the ammunition had nearly all been expended. I received in reply orders to hold the ground I then occupied, as soon the entire division would advance. At 4 p. m. the division reached us, when I received orders from General Geary to hold my position While the skirniishers of the Second and Third Brigades passed through the line, then recall my own skirmishers, and await further orders. At 5 p. m. I received orders from Colonel Candy, commanding brigade, to rejoin my brigade. I immediately moved the regiment by the left flank, and under the direction of Lieut. Samuel Goodman, acting assistant inspector-general of the brigade, took up position on the left of the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volun- teer Infantry. As there were no troops on my immediate left, I refused four companies of the left wing of my regiment and deployed one company as skirmishers to the left~ to guard the left flank. During this advance and while getting into position we were exposed to a hot fire of the enemy from their works, distant about 250 yards. So well protected were they that 1 cQuld not return the fire to any ad- vantage, and besides the stock of ammunition on hand was so small that I did not deeni it prudent to fire except when execution could certainly be done. I therefore ordered the men to lie down in their places. In this position we remained until dark, when I was relieved by the Third Wisconsin Volunteers, First Division, Twentieth Army Corps, Colonel Hawley commanding. I withdrew the regiment about 200 yards amid took up position for the night. Durino the night the whole regiment, by details, was placed on fatigue duty, assisting Major Symmes, commanding Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infan- try, in constructing defenses. At daylight omi the 16th I relieved the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, then occupying a partially constructed earth-work. This was fiumished during the day under fire from the enemy of both artillery and musketry. At daylight on the I 7th we moved forward and occupied the works from which the enemy had retreated during the night. The brigade being this day in reserve, the regiment did miot take an active part in the actio Page 198 198 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. LCH.AP. 14 which resulted in the evacuation of the works occupied by the enemy on the banks of Muddy Creek. Late in the afternoon my regiment, in conjunction With the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, moved to the support of the Second Brigade, theii holding ~ position near the rebel works, the above-mentioned creek and a deep ravine inter- vening between the lines. On the niorning of the 19th, it having been found that the enemy had retreated the previous night, the regiment, with the brigade, took up the line of march, its position in line being on the right. After moving about two miles the enemy was found in position at Noyes Creek. At this p lace, as usual, another line of works was constructed. The details from the regiment for the skir- mish line at this place were heavy, each regiment skirmishing its own front. The firing from the skirmishers was heavy, the lines being in close proximity to each other. This day Lieutenant Parks, Company H, had charge of the skirmishers from my regiment, and praise is due him for the manner in which he conducted the work assigned him and the judgment shown in the selection of position for his skirmish pits. On the 20th we remained in the position of the previous day until 5 p. m. Capt. Samuel F. McKee, Company H, in charge of the skir- mishers of the regiment, was this day accidentally shot and mortally wounded by one of the men of his command. Death ended his suf- ferings the day following. His loss is a great one to the regiment and to the service. Always faithful and punctual in the discharge of his duties in the camp and in the field, he had gained the confi- dence and respect of his brother officers, who feel that they have lost in him a true friend and an officer deserving a more glorious fate. His meritorious conduct in this and previou~ campaigns entitled him to the high appreciation in which he was held by all who knew him. At 5 p. in., after having been relieved by the Third Brigade, Third Division, Fourth Army Corps, the brigade marched to a posi- tion between the First and Third Divisions on the Dallas and Mari- etta road, and the regiment with the balance of the brigade was placed on picket duty to fill up the gap between the divisions above mentioned. Tuesday, June 21, was spent in throwing up a line of Works parallel to the above-mentioned road. Wednesday, June 22, my regiment, with the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, this morning advanced about a mile to relieve the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers and the One hundred and thirty- seventh New York Volunteers, then holding a hill near the Powder Springs road, taken from the enemy that morning. This position we occupied and held until Monday, June 27, when the regiment with the balance of the division moved forward a short distance in order to cover the right flank of an assaulting column, composed of portions of the Fourth and Fourteenth Army Corps. In this posi- tion we remained until the evening of June 30, when, after having been relieved by a regiment of Colonel Estes brigade, of the Four- teenth Army Corps, we marched on the Powder Springs road to the position held by the Twenty-fifth Michigan Volunteers, of the Twenty- third Army Corps, reaching this point at 3.30 a. in. July 1. July 1, 1864, was spent in remnodeling the works to protect the men from the severe fire of the enemys skirmishers, and the better to resist an attack, if one was made. The balance of the brigade having been withdrawmi to better works a short distance in the rear, my regiment was detailed to perform picket duty for the brigade. At 6 p. in. July 2 my regiment was relieved from picket duty by the Twenty Page 199 CI~AP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OP THE CUMBEREAND. 199 eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers and the Twenty-ninth Ohio Vol- unteer Infantry, and I moved my regiment into the works for- merly occnpied by them. Sunday, July 3, the brigade moved at daylight in pursnit of the enemy, who had retreated the previous night. Companies A and F, under charge of Capt. Jacob P. Kreider, Company F, One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volun- teers, were detailed as skirmishers from my regiment. In the after- noon of this day I was sent with my regiment to hold the junction of a road leading from Marietta to Atlanta with a road leading from Sandtown to Marietta, near Whites Mill. Here I remained until the morning of July 4, when, in obedience to orders, I rejoined the brigade, then located on the road leading from Marietta to Turners Ferry, where it crossed the north branch of Nickajack Creek. July 4, at 4 p m. I relieved with my regiment the pickets of the First Division, Twentieth Army Corps, and made connection on my right with the Second Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, and on my left with those of the First Division, Fourteenth Army Corps. During the night I advanced the picket-line to within 200 yards of the enemys picket-line, as directed by the general com- manding division. July 5, the enemy having retreated, pursuit was made early in the morning, following the road leading to Turners Ferry. The enemy was found in position behind strong works, forming a t~te-de-pont covering the ferries and fords from Turners Ferry to Paces Ferry, north of the railroad bridge. We went into position on a ridge on the north bank of the Nickajack Creek, con- fronting the enemy. Wednesday, July 6, we moved across Nicka- jack Creek, retracing our steps to the road leading from Sandtown to Marietta and bivouacked for the night, the Fifteenth Army Corps having takemi up our position and relieved us. Thursday, July 7, we marched by a circuitous route to the right of the Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps, the right of the brigade resting on Nicka- jack Creek near the position we had left the day previous. My regiment was the second in line, on the left of the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. In this position we remained until Sunday, July 17, when we marched across the Chattahoochee River at Pace s Ferry and went into position on Johnsons farm, about two miles and a half from the river, near Nancys Creek, on a road leading to Buck Head. July 18, marched in the direction of Buck Head, crossing Nancys Creek, and went into position near the junction of the How- ells Mill road and Buck Head and Paces Ferry road. At this place a temporary line of works was thrown up during the night. July 19, the regiment crossed Peach Tree Creek north of Howells Mill, and biv- ouacked on a small height on the south side of the creek, and spent the night in fortifying the position. At 8 a. m. July 20 the brigade moved forward, my regiment being secon(l in line, the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry having the right of the brigade. After marching a short distance the brigade was halted and formed in line of battle. The halt was of short duration, however, and the brigade moved forward, the One huudr.~d and forty-seventh Regiment Peunsyl- vania Volunteers having the right. After crossing a deep ravine and ascending a hill the skirmish line was reached. I then, under direction of Colonel Candy, commanding brigade, formed line of battle and threw up a substantial barricade of rails. In my front was a small belt of woods, through which ran a road connecting the Howells Mill road with the Buck Head road, and in front of thi Page 200 200 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [OHAP. L. i~ad was a small stream, a branch of Emorys Creek; farther in advance, and directly in my front, was a large corn-field; to my right, and connecting with me, were the works of the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; on my left was an open field. We remained quietly in this position until 3 p. in. In the mean time Battery E, Pennsylvania Artillery, commonly known as Knaps battery, was placed in position. Four pieces were placed in the line of my regi- ment and two on the left. There was also placed in position Cap- tain Bundys (Thirteenth New York) battery. Four pieces of this battery were I)osted in the right wing of my regiment. The re- mainder of the battery was placed in position in the line of the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. On the right of the Fifth Ohio Vol- unteer Infantry the remaining regiments of the brigade were placed in position on the crest of the ridge and parallel with the road pre- viously mentioned. The skirmishers had dnring this time taken and were holding a height to the front and right of my regiment. The Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, Second Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, were ordered out to this hill to throw up a temporary work all(l occupy the position. They were soon driven from the hill, as also were the skirmishers, and the enemy in heavy force was seen following them rapidly and closely. At the same time the enemy made their appearance in the corn-field in large numbers, advancing rapidly and in excellent order. This column soon came within rifle range, when I directed fire from my regiment to be opened on them. The artillery ol)ened at the same time. TIme lines of the emmemy were broken and they were soon com- pelled to seek cover in the woods from which they had advanced in such good order a short time previous. The lines of battle of the enemy on my right had pressed forward with such vigor as to drive back all the regiments on my right. So slight was the effort to resist them that I was miot aware that there was any severe fighting in that direction, but the disorganized masses of men as they rushed by the right of my line told a fearful tale. The men seemed to be panic-stricken, and I regret to say that there was manifested a lack of energy, coolness, and determination on the part of the officers which was truly deplorable. It was impossible to stop any organ- ized body of men. Repeated efforts were made by myself and by Major Reynolds, chief of artillery, Twentieth Army Corps, to or- ganize a sufficient number of men to form a short line perpendicular to my right in order to cover the limbers and caissons in the rear of my regiment. In justice to Capt. Robert Kirkup, Fifth Ohio Vol- unteer Infantry, I should state that lie was the only commanding officer of a regiment who manifested any determination to check the men in going to the rear, and who succeeded in rallying any portioii of his regiment in the position desired. Under direction of Major Reynolds a section of Bundys battery was turned on the advancing enemy. This, with the fire of musketry brought to bear from the right of my regiment and from the men who had been gathered together and stationed on my right, effectually held the enemy in check. At this time a portion of the enemy had gained the ravine in my rear, and there was some danger of their coming from that directiomi in such force as to seriously endanger the batteries. Finally aid was brought by Major Reynolds, who led the Sixtieth New York Volunteers and placed them in position on my right. The tWo pieces of artillery which had been abandoned on my migh Page 201 t~HAP. L.] REPORTS, mC.--ARMY OF THE CUMBEI~LAND. 201 were brought in by my direction by Capt. Jacob IP. Kreider, Co* pany F, One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, with volunteers from Companies A and F, One hundred and forty- seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, an(l men from Bundys battery. For this action Captain Kreider and the men with him are deserving of praise. These two pieces were placed in position, which, with the two already faced to the right, gave us an excellent and destructive fire on the enemys flank and rear. The execution done by these pieces was made manifest after the fight was over. During the whole of this time the firing in my proper front was regularly and coolly given on the enemy, who seemed (letermined to break thfough the lines. At the opening of the action the Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps, made connection on the left of my line, forming an obtuse angle with the works of my regiment. The fire from that portion of this line bearing on the corn-field, together with the fire from the artillery and from my regiment, rendered all attempts of the enemy to break through the lines futile and repelled each attempt with loss. Finding that all their efforts were unsuccessful and attended with such loss, the enemy, with the exception of a few sharpshooters, abandoned the field. The night was passed in comparative quiet, but the works were strengthened and preparations made to meet any attack that might be made. The losses in my regiment were very small, I am truly glad to say, and is attributed to the coolness and delib- eration with which they delivered their fire, and to the protection afforded by the rail barricade, and last, not least, to the fact that they remained in their places. It seems invidious to particular- ize where all did their (luty, but I cannot but compliment Lient. Col. John Craig and Capt. Jacob P. Kreider for their coolness and cheer- ing influence with the men at a time when, to judge from the mass of disorganized men rushing to the rear, one might conclude that destruction and defeat were inevitable. The day following the battle of Peach Tree Creek, July 21, was spent iii burying the dead and gathering the arms and accouterments from the field of battle. Friday, July 22, we marched to near Atlanta and went into posi- tion on a range of hills to the left of the railroad, between the Mari- etta and Buck. Head roads. Here we threw up a strong line of works. In this position we remained until Tuesday, July 26, when we advanced about 800 yards and occupied a new line of works. The position of the regiment was on the right of the brigade. During the time we remained in these works we were occasionally subjected to a severe shelling from the rebels, but with the exception of this and the usual picket-firing nothing of any importance transpired. Accompanying this report please find a report of casualties to and inclusive of August 4, 1864.* In conclusion I leave to thank the officers and men of the regiment for their uniform good conduct and the cheerfulness manifested in the discharge of their duties, which have been continuous and arduous during the entire campaign. Very respectfully, your ohedient servant, ARIO PARDEE, JR., Colonel 147th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, Comdg. Lient. A. H. W. CREIGH, A. i. A. G., 1st Brig.. 2d Div., 20th Army Gorps. * Aggregates 9 men killed, 4 officers and 75 men wounded, and 4 men missing Page 202 202 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [C~1AP. L. No. 218. Report of Lient. Uol. Jo/tn (ira ig, One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Infantry, of operations August 5-September 8. HDQRS. 147TH REGT. PENNSYLVANIA VOL. JNFTY., Atlanta, Ga., September 10, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report, in compli - ance with instructions received, of the part taken by the One hun- dred and forty-seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers from the 5th day of August, at which time I was placed in command, Colonel Pardee having taken command of the brigade: We occupied a line of works near Atlanta, the right connected with the First Division (Sixty-first Ohio Volunteers) and the left with the Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteers, of this brigade. We re- mained in this position until the night of the 25th of August, occa- sionally being called nuder arms from the heavy skirmishing, both in front of the Fourth Corps and the First Division of this corps. On the 25th day of August we struck tents at 8.30 p. m. and moved very quietly from our works toward Paces Ferry, Chattahoochee River, which place we reached at 5 a. rn. on the 26th instant. After breakfast we moved down on the east side of the river, taking up a position about half w~y between Paces Ferry and the railroad cross- ing. Two companies, B and G, took positions on commanding hills in front of the main line, throwing up works. The balance of the regiment was placed on the extreme right of the division and bri- gade, in the main line, where they constructed fortifications. On the morning of the 28th four more companies were ordered to the front, near the position occupied by Companies B and G. The principal part of the day was spent in cutting down timber. On the morning of the 29th the balance of the regiment was brought for- ward and put into line, where we put up a very strong line of works about 300 yards long, the Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteers joining us on the left. Here we remained until the morning of September 4, when orders were received to strike tents, as the brigade was ordered to Atlanta. We took up the line of march at 9.30 a. in., reaching the city at 1 p. m. Here we were put into a line of works built by the enemy on the west side of the city, which we occupy at present. Accompanying please find a report of casualties from August 4 to and inclusive of September 4, 1864. * Respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN CRAIG, Lieut. Cot. 147th Regt. Pennsylvania Vols., Comdg. Lieut. A. H. W. CREIGH, A. A. A. G., 1st Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. No. 219. Reports of Got. Adolphus Buschbeclc, Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Infantry, commanding Second Brigade, of operations May 4-22. HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., SECOND DIv., 20TH CORPS, Near Resaca, Ga., May 14, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that my command broke camp in Lookout Valley, May 4, and marched at about 4 p. in., * Nominal list (omitted) shows 1 officer and 2 privates wounded Page 203 Clw. LI REPORTS, I~TC.AllMY OF VHE CIJMBERLAND. crossing Lookout Mountain, and bivouacked about one mile froni~ Rossville.On the morning of May 5 marched at 8 a. in., passing through Rossville Gap, moving on the La Fayette road, and camped on Harrisons farm. May 6, marched at 5 a. m. and went into camp near Pea Vine Church. May 7, marched at 5 a. in., crossing Taylors Ridge, passed through Gordons Spring, and bivouacked in line of battle on the Rome road near Buzzard Roost. May 8, broke camp at about 11 a. in., and, pursuant to orders, moved in the direction of Mill Creek Gap, Ga., a pass in the Chattoogata Mountain. The Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers being on picket, received orders to follow the division. The brigade moved about a mile in column, the One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers as advanced guard, whemi, coming to a fork in the road, the One hundred and fifty -fourth New York Volunteers and Seventy-third Pennsylvania Volunteers moved on the road to the left and the One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, and Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Volun- teers, taking the road to the right, each column throwing out skir- mishers well in advance, proceeded about three-quarters of a mile to a place where the roads formed a junction near the open ground, across which the road runs leading to the gap. At this point they were formed in line of battle in the following order: One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers on the right, Seventy-third Pennsylvania Volunteers on the left, Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers and One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers on the right and left center, the One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers deployed as skirmishers, covering the fromit of the brigade, the First Brigade following at supporting distance. The line then advanced in the direction of the gap (the Seventy-third Pennsylvania Volunteers moving on the roads & cheval) over very difficult ground, much obstructed by fences, a heavy underbrush, and the creek running at the base of the mountain. The ascent of the mountain was found very steep and arduous, requiring frequent halts to rest the men during the advance. The skirmish line of the Omme hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers was strengthened by detachments from each regiment. The skirmishers were engaged in a desultory fire soon after beginning the assault, the enemy retir- ing until the line had reached to within 300 or 400 yards of the pali- sades of rock which form the ridge. Here the fire became general, engaging the whole line, the troops steadily advancing until the nature of the ground affording superior facilities for the ascent upon the extreme of the line the regiments diverged slightly to the right and left. The One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers and One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers shortly after charged up the palisades and succeeded in plantimig their colors on the crest of the mountain; but few only could climb at a time, and the enemy, massing their force at the several points of attack, soon dislodged the brave heroes who had actually gained the very summit. The side of the mountain being so precipitous it was in- possible to reform there, and the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, Seventy-third Pennsylvania Volunteers, a~nd the Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers were obliged to retire some distance from the ground held by them previous to the charge. The ground occupied by the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers being better adapted for reforming, this regiment fell back about 100 paces. After reforming, the One hundred an Page 204 204 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. ~CRAP. L. fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, Twenty-sevenh Pennsylvania Volunteers, and Seventy-third Pennsylvania Volunteers were moved to the support of the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Vol- unteers; the One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers formed line to the left of that position. The Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers having reported, was assigned a position in the rear of the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers. At this time orders were received to advance again, and, if possi- ble, dislodge the enemy. For this purpose four companies of the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers were thrown to the left of the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers to extend its line. The nature of the grouiid, as before, prevented much regularity of movements, but the officers and men rushed for- ward impetuously, determined to carry the heights, and sQ far suc- ceeded that the greater part of the advance gained the crest, but the enemy having every advantage of position poured in a fire so de- structive that after a brief struggle the line was again forced back to its last position. Here the several regiments held the ground, keeping up an irregular fire until about 7 oclock, when, in obedience to orders received from the division commander, the several regi- ments retired to the base of the mountain. During the action six regiments of the brigade only were engaged, the One hundred and iiintlr Pennsylvania Volunteers having been detached two days pre- viously as guard for the train. I cannot too highly recommend to you the heroic behavior of Lieut. Col. A. H. Jackson, One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, who, although opposed by an overwhelming force of the enemy, held his position with firmness. Lient. Col. EL Fonrats (Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers) cool- ness and bravery inspired the officers and men of his regiment to noble deeds. Colonel Lockmau, Lieutenant-Colonel Allen, and Ma- jor Cresson did honor to their country. They were always to be found where the engagement was the hottest. Captain Davis, of your staff, did handsomely at the head of the re-enforcements he brought to my right. Cols. P. H. Jones and G. W. Mindil, although unwell, were with their commands and deserve great praise. High praise also is due to the officers of my staffCapt. C. C. Brown, acting as- sistant adjutant-general; Captain Courtois, provost-marshal; Lieut. T. H. Lee, acting aide-de-cainp, and Lient. J. L. Harding, acting as- sistant inspector-generalin conveying my orders promptly to the very front of the skirmish line and exposing themselves regardless of danger to the fire of the enemy. It is with deep regret that I announce the death of Capt. Henry C. Bartlett and Lieut. Joseph L. Miller, Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers. They were killed while gallantly leading their men in the last assault. Capt. Edwin Forrest, One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, is re- ported fatally wounded. Capt. James R. Sanford, Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, was severely wounded and has since had a leg amputated. All were officers of gallantry and merit, whose loss will be deeply felt in their several commands. Col. P. H. Jones and Capt. C. P. Vedder, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers; Lient. Moses Baldwin, One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, and Lient. Sidney H. Smith, Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, were slightly wounded, but I trust will soon be able to rejoin their commands. The casualties of regiments en- gaged are as follows: Twenty. seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1 enlisted man killed and 5 enlisted men wounded; Seventy-third Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1 enlisted man killed, 30 enlisted me Page 205 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLANT). 205 wounded, and 10 enlisted men missing; One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, 1 commissioned officer and 12 enlisted men wounded, and 1 enlisted man missing; One hundred and thirty- fourth New York Volunteers, 11 enlisted men killed, 1 commissioned Dificer and 23 enlisted men wounded; One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, 8 enlisted men killed, 2 commissioned officers and 41 enlisted men wounded, and 7 enlisted men, missing; Thirty- third New Jersey Volunteers, 2 commissioned officers killed, 2 com- missioned officers and 25 enlisted men woanded, and 3 enlisted men missing; total, 2 officers and 25 enlisted men killed, 6 officers and 136 enlisted men wounded, 21 enlisted men missing. I have the honor to be, captain, very respectfully, A. BUSCHBECK, Colonel, Commanding Second Brigade. Capt. THOMAS H. ELLIOTT, Assistant Adjntant- General. HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., SECOND Div., 20TH CORPS, Near Cassville, Ga., May 22, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report: After the battle of Mill Creek Gap, on the 8th instant, the com- mand encamped at the foot of the mountain. The day following, the 9th instant, the brigade moved into the woods and encamped, re- maining there the 10th and 11th instant, throwing up breast-works and (loing picket duty. May 12, marched at 7 a. m. through Snake Creek Gap and bivouaGked. May 13, moved forward in the direction of Resaca, and at night, about 9 oclock, bivouacked behind breast- works on the left of the road, forming the left of the division. The brigade remained in this position until the next afternoon, when the regiments were disposed so as to occupy the whole of the breast- works previously held by the whole djvision, the other two brigades having moved to another position. Between 10 and 11 p. m. the brigade marched, and about 3 a. m. on the 15th instant took posi- tion in the rear of the division. At 10 a. iii. the command moved forward against the enemy, who occupied a stroiig position on the crest of several hills, and well fortified by rifle-pits; about 1.30 p. m. formed in three lines of battle and moved forward, the Third Divis- ion in advance, driving the enemy from the fi.rst three lines of rifle- pits. The column halted and reformed at th~ base of the third hill. The One hundred and thirty-fourth N~w York Volunteers, Thirty- third New Jersey Volunteers, One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, and One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers forming the first line. The One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, Seventy-third and Twenty-seventh Peunsyl- vammia Volunteers, held the line of works immediately in rear of the first column. The four regiments mentioned above received orders direct from Major-General Hooker to advance and take a battery in their front. Colonel Lockman, One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, being the senior officer in command, took command of that portion of the brigade. The detachment moved forward over a line of breast-xvorks from which the enemy had been driven, and over the works and dowmi the slope. The men charged up the hill under a severe enfilading fire, sonme of the men entering the battery. I respectfully refer you to the report of Colonel Loc~man for further information in regard to the movements of these four regiments Page 206 206 TIlE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. Colonel Cobham, commanding Third Brigade, having been placed in command of the line by order of General Hooker, these regiments remained with him until late in the evening. The One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers and Twenty-seventh and Seventy- third Pennsylvania Volunteers remained in their position until about 9 p. in., when they were sent out to relieve troops in front and to assist in removing the four pieces of artillery which had been com- manded by our troops since the assault. The regiments remained chiefly engaged at this work and throwing up rifle-pits until the desired object had been attained, when the whole brigade took posi- tion in the line of breast-works held previously, they having been relieved by other troops. Officers commanding regiments of this bri- gadeCol. J. T. Lockman, One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers; Lieut. Col. A. Riedt, Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers; Lieut. Col. A. H. Jackson, One hundred and thirty- fourth New Yock Volunteers; Lieut. Col. E. Fourat, Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers; Maj. C. C. Cresson, Seventy-third Penn- sylvania Veteran Volunteers; Maj. L. D. Warner, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, and Capt. F. L. Gimber, One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteersbehaved with coolness and bravery, and all officers and men sustained their pre- vious reputations for gallantry and soldierly qualities. It is with sorrow that I announce the death of Lieut. Col. Edward F. Lloyd, One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, who fell mortally wounded while gallantly leading his men to the assault on the bat- tery. Capt. N. K. Bray, Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, was wounded in the thigh, and Lieut. Charles A. Ahreets, acting adju- tant One hundred and thirty-fourth New YorkVolunteers, was slightly wounded in the head, and has since returned to his regi- ment. Losses in the regiments are as follows: Twenty-seventh Penn- sylvania Volunteers, 4 enlisted men slightly wounded, 1 enlisted man missing; Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, 2 enlisted men killed, 1 commissioned officer and 24 men wounded, 1 missing; One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, 4 enlisted men wounded; One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, 1 commissioned officer killed, 12 enlisted men wounded and 1 missing; One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1 enlisted man killed and 7 wounded; Seventy-third Pennsylvania Volunteers, S wounded; One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, 1 commissioned officer and 11 enlisted men wounded. May 16, the enemy having retreated during the night, the brigade moved at 8 a. in., fording the Oostenaula River. The One hundred and fifty- fourth New York Volunteers was here detached to proceed to Fields Ferry to procure boats. The Coosawattee River was crossed in boats at Bryants Ferry, the command bivouacking on Bryants farm. May 17, marched at 1 p. m. and encamped on Peters farm, near the forks of the Calhoun and Adairsville roads. May 18, moved at 5 a. in., halting for the First Division to pass, and bivouacked on the Kingston road. May 19, moved at 6.15 a. in. in the direction of Cassville, crossing Two-Run Creek, and went into camp about two miles from that place, where the brigade is now encamped. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. BUSCHBECK, Golonel, Commandiiig Second Brigade, capt. THOMAS II. ELLIOTT, A& ~i~s(ant Adjutam?~-General. Page 207 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 207 No. 220. Report of Col. John T. Lockman, One hundred and nineteenth New York infantry, commanding Second Brigade, of operations May 22-June 7. HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., SECOND Div., 20TH CORPS, In the Field, near Allatoona Greek, Ga., June 12, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report pur- suant to orders from headquarters Secoud Division, Twentieth Corps: I assumed command of the Second Brigade on the 22d of May, 1864. May 23, the brigade moved at 6 a. m. toward and across the Etowali River and bivouacked. May 24, marched at 6 a. m. in the direction of Burnt Hickory, passing through that place and went into camp about one mile beyond. May 25, marched at 6.15 a. m. toward and across Pumpkin Vine Creek; had proceeded about one mile and a half in the direction of Dallas when the advance of our division was suddenly attacked. The brigade was formed in support of the First Brigade at right angles with the road leading to Dallasthe One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers and One hun- dred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers right of road, Thirty- third New Jersey Volunteers in support; Seventy-third Pennsylva- nia Volunteers and One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Volun- teers left of the road, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers in support. Remained in this position for one hour. The Third Brigade caine up and formed on left of road and parallel thereto. The brigade then formed in continuation of line of the Third Brigade. At 6 p. m. formed line of battle at right angles with the road, four regiments on right and two on left of road, and moved forward to the attack, the Third Brigade in advance, First Brigade forming second line, Second Brigade third line. After moving in line about one mile and a half, the last half mile under a severe fire of musketry and canister, it became so dark that it was impossible to proceed farther. The line was therefore halted, retaining the position gained. May 26, at daylight the Third Brigade moved to the right of the position held jby them during the night, leaving a gap which I filled with the One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, who built breast-works and held the position until a change in the line was made, which, when completed, brought the Third Brigade on the right, Second Brigade in the center, and the First Brigade on the left. This position was held during the 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st instant. At noon on June 1 were relieved by Colonel Walcutts brigade, of the Fifteenth Corps, and then moved to the left about four miles and went into camp. June 2, at 11.30 a. m. moved two miles farther to the left, in rear of the Twenty-third Corps. Remained in this position during the 3d, 4th, and 5th instant. June 6, marched at 6 a. m. in the direction of Big Shanty, crossing Allatoona Creek, and went into camp near that place, about three and a half miles from Acworth, where the brigade remainod June 7, 1864. From the night of May 25 until noon of June 1 this command was constantly under fire. I cannot speak in too high terms of the gallant conduct of both of- ficers and men during this time. Hardly a night passed but that they were under arms and at all times required to be on the alert, besides p~rgormiixg heavy f~tigue duty in throwing up brCa~t-work Page 208 208 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. and strengthening their position in front of the First Brigade. I regret to announce the death of Capt. Charles J. Field, Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, who died from the effects of wounds re- ceived May 28. He was an officer of great promise, and his loss will be deeply felt by his command. Lients. C. L. Baruhart and D. P. Horton, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, and Lient. Robert Moore, One hnndred and nineteenth New York Vol. unteers, were slightly wounded. The casualties in the brigade were as follows: Seventy-third Penn- sylvania Volunteers, 14 enlisted men wounded; One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, 2 commissioned officers and 9 enlisted men wounded; Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, 1 com- missioned officer and 5 enlisted men killed, 27 enlisted men wounded; One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, 2 enlisted men killed and 16 enlisted men wounded; One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, 5 enlisted men wounded; One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, 1 commissioned officer and 8 en- listed men wounded, 1 enlisted man missing; total, 1 commissioned officer and 7 enlisted men killed, 3 commissioned officers and 79 en- listed men wounded, 1 enlisted man missing. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN T. LOCKMAN, Colonel 119th New York Volunteers, Conmdg. Brigade. Capt. THOMAS H. ELLIOTT, Assistant A~jutant- General. No. 221. Report of Cot. Patrick H. Jones, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York info n try, comu ~ancling Second Brigade, of operations June 7August 1. HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., SECOND DIV., 20TH CORPS, Before Atlanta, Ga., August 1, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have time Imommor to subumit, for time informuation of the brigadier-general commanding, the following report of the part taken by this brigade in the present canmpaign from the 7th day of June until the date hereof: On the 7th (lay of June, 1864, I assumed command and found tIme brigade in position, forming time center of the division, upom the road leading southwest from Acworth, arid about four miles (listant, on a plammtatiomm known as Widow Hulls farm, in time fol- following order from left to. riglmt: One humm(lred an(l thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, One hundred aLd ninth Pennsylvania Vet- eran Volunteers, Seventy-third Peimusylvania Veteran Volunteers, Omme hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, and One hun- dred armd nineteenth New Yomk Volunteers, in one limme, intrencimed, the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers in reserve. This position was mzimaintaimmed until time l4tlm, when the brigade moved into position in front of Pine Mountain, and in rear of w~rk.s erected by the Fourth Army Corps, where we bivouacked for time niglmt. The emmenmy having evacuated his position on Pine Moufitain on the mmight of the 14th, I was ordered to advance with the brigade and take position about a mile and a imalt in advammee amid tQ the might of Pin Page 209 CIiA~. L4 REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 209 Mountain, to detach a regiment, thence deploy it forward half a mile to observe the movements of the enemy. The One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, Lieutenant-Colonel Jackson, was detached accordingly, taking orders from the division commander, and remained absent from the command until midnight, when Colonel Jackson returned and reported to me with his regiment. In the mean time Brigadier-General Geary, commanding the division, sent orders to me to report to him with the brigade, and sent Capt. W. T. Forbe~,, of his staff, to conduct me. Upon arriving at the position indicated, I was ordered to form in line of battle, uniting my right with the left of the Third Brigade, and to advance in line with it upon the enemys position across a ravine in our front. The brigade was formed in two linesthe One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, One hundred and nineteenth New York Volun- teers, and Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers in the first line; the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers forming the second line or reserve, the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers deployed to cover its front. At 2 p. in. I received the order to advance. The brigade accordingly advanced across the ravine and over the crest of the hill beyond, where it was halted to await the arrival of the Third Brigade and the crossing of the First Bri- gade at a point higher up the ravine to our left, our skirmishers driving in the light troops of the enemy, but meeting with no seri- ous resistance as we crossed. A~s soon as the crossing was ef- fected the entire division advanced upon Pine Knob, the Second Bri- gade in the center. Sharp and continued skirmishing now took place between our skirmishers and those of the enemy. The enemy, however, retired, keeping up a running fire with us until we reached a point within about 200 yards of the rebel works, when the main body became engaged, and the action really began. It was now night. The infantry of the enemy retired to the cover of their works and opened a murderous fire upon us, artillery participating. Farther advance against such works and over abatis and other obstructions in their front was impossible, and we hastily threw up such works to screen ourselves as the nature of the ground and the means at our disposal admitted. Thus far the One hundred and nineteenth and One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volun- teers and the Seventy-third an~I One hundred and ninth Pennsyl- vania Veteran Volunteers bore the brunt of the action, but at midnight the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers arrived, whereupon that regiment and the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers were ordered to relieve the first line. The regiments were thus alternately relieved, each adding to the strength and effi- ciency of our intrenchments during its tour in the front line, until the evacuation of that position by the enemy and our subsequent pursuit of him. The positi& n of the enemy was well chosen for de- fensive purposes. A succession of small ridges extending toward us from the rebel works exposed those occupying them to a raking fire, while the depressions between were equally swept by the artil- lery or musketry from the works upon the knob. But the place must necessarily be held, and to advance against abatis and other obstructions in our front, against the fire of musketry and artillery of superior numbers, well posted and intrenched, was impossible, and no eligible positions fartherto the rear and well covered were near enough to render our own fire effective. So we were com- pelled to remain upon the ground where we halted on the night 14 R RYOL XXXVIII, PT I Page 210 210 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [Ciw.. L. of the 15th. The position occupied by the One hundred and nine- teenth New York Volunteers was greatly exposed. The natural inaptness of this part of the line for defense could not be overcome by any artificial means that we could then avail ourselves of, and the loss of this regiment was very severe. Indeed, the losses of all the regiments in the brigade attest how exposed was the posi- tion, and how stubbornly and gallantly it was maintained, and re- flects great credit upon the officers and men of the command. Capt. F. L. Gimber, commanding the One hundred and ninth Pennsyl- vania Veteran Volunteers, was severely wounded in the early part of the engagement while gallantly directing the movements of his regiment, but continued with his command until borne down by loss of blood and physical exhaustion. Maj. C. C. Cresson, Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, was painfully wounded during the action, but continued in command of his regi- ment during the two days in which it was under fire. Capt. Allan- son Crosby, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, was mortally wounded and died on the 7th of July. Lieut. William H. Cochrane, Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, was killed in- stantly while directing a working party in front of the works. These were gallant and- exemplary officers, brave and intelligent in the discharge of their duties, prompt to yield or enforce obedience. The army sustains in their death a heavy loss. To their friends I tender my most heartfelt sympathy, antI to their respective States the assur- ance that the commissions of these officers were not unworthily be- stowed. They have e~mch sacrificed to the common cause a noble and devoted officer, and added luster to the name of the American soldier. A complete list of the casualties in the brigade is attached hereto, marked Schedule A,* making a part of this report. To Capt. W. H. Lainbert, acting aid e-de-camp, and Capt. W. T. Forbes, acting assist- ant inspector-general, of the division staff, I tender my thanks for the brave and intelligent manner in which they delivered to me the orders and instructions of the division commander, and remained with me during their execution, while the brigade was under the severest fire, and respectfully commend them to the general com- manding the division. At daybreak on the 17th, the enemy having evacuated his works in our front, the brigade was put nuder arms by an order given personally by the division commander, and at sun- rise we occupied the works of the enemy. About 9 a. m. the brigade was again put under arms, and moved forward in column with the division on the road. After marching about three miles the advance guard of the division encountered the cavalry covering the rear of the enemy, his main force having intrenched itself on a range of hills on the southwest bank of Mud Creek. The division now formed line of battle, the Second Brigade on the left of the division, and advanced in line toward the position of the enemy. A strong skirmish line of the enemy was developed, giving way gradually., however, before our more vigorous advance, and falling back upon the main body. Arriving on the northwest bank of the creek, un- der the immediate orders of the general commanding division, I took position on a range corresponding to position held by the enemy in the following order from left to right: One hundred and thirty- fourth New Yorl~ Volunteers, One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, One hundred I * Nominal list (omitted) shows 1 officer and 38 men killed, 12 otlj~ers and 167 men wounded; total, 218 Page 211 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETO.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 211 and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, and One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Vet- eran Volunteers, the left uniting with a brigade of the Third Divis- ion, the right with the Third Brigade of the Second Division. Skir- mishers were deployed near the bank of the creek and intrenchments hastily erected. The banks and ridges on either side of the stream were of equal height, and the men greatly exposed to the fire of the enemy. During the night, by direction of the division commander, I ordered the brigade to the crest of the hill, and took a more eligi- ble position for offensive purposes, and intrenched it securely, two regiments of the First Brigade, ordered to our support, occupying our late position. Continual skirmishing occurred between the pickets, in which many valuable officers and men were disabled. On the morning of the 18th, suspecting that the enemy had evacuated his position, a line of skirmishers from the One hun- dred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers was advanced, and the general commanding division, being informed of this change, immediately came to the brigade and ordered the advance of~ a regi- ment in support of the skirmishers. The enemy having really abandoned the works, the balance of the One hundred and thirty- fourth New York Volunteers were sent in support under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Jackson, the other regiments of the brigade moving with the division along the road to a point about three miles farther in advance, when the division went into position upon the right of the First Division. The Second Brigade encamped in column as reserve and support to Knaps battery, where we remained in bivouac during the night. On the following morning the brigade was ordered to relieve the Third Brigade, in position on the right of the division on the Marietta road, and join the division, which had preceded us the preceding day. Here we remained during the night of the 21st, having intrenched upon our arrival. On the morning of the 22d we moved forward on a range of hills about a mile and a half to our front and to a place known as Gurs farm, and near the Kenesaw range of mountains. During our advance slight skirmish- ing took place between our skirmishers and those of the enemy. The division here went into position, at that time forming the center of the corps. A space, however, between our division and the First was vacant, or covered only by the skirmishers arriving before the main body. I was ordered to place the brigade in this gap, the left resting on the Third Brigade, the right extending to a little knoll, upon which Wheelers battery was posted. While the brigade was en route to the indicated position the enemy furionsly attacked Gen- eral Williams, advancing in force, driving in his pickets, and engag- ing the main body. The pickets of the First Division being thus driven in, exposed the flank of onrs. But the fury of the rebel charge spent itself on General Williams, and was bloodily repulsed. Simultaneous with the attack upon General Williams main line the brigade arrived at its destination, and one-half of the command stood to arms durfng the fight while the other carried loose timber, rails, & c., erecting a slight cover for our front, which was subse- quently strengthened. The enemy did not attack our main line, but assaulted the pickets very fiercely. They, however, held their line, although the pickets of the First Division were driven in, and their ilan1~i exposed to an enfilading fire. After the repulse of the rebels connection was again formed between the pickets of the respective divisions. The losses in the brigade were confined to the skirmis Page 212 212 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [C~ip. L. line, and they were slight, the skirmishers being well protected by the buildings and fences of the plantation. In this position the bri- ~ade remained until the 27th. On the night of the 26th I was in- brined by the general commanding division that on the following morning the Fourth Corps would assault the position of the enemy on Kenesaw Mountain, and that the Second Division was to partici- pate by moving simultaneously upon the enemy in its own front, and to the right of the position of the Fourth Corps, and I was told I must hold the command in readiness to advance from the position occupied by the Third Brigade at 8 oclock of the following morn- ing, that being the time designated for the combined movement. Accordingly, at 8 a. m. of the 27th I reported with the brigade to Brigadier-General Geary at the place indicated. The division was fornied in three lines, the Second Brigade comprising the first, the One hundred and thir~y-fourth and One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers on the left and right flanks, respectively. The order was given to advance and dislodge the enemy from the woods in froi~t, and continue to advance through that belt of timber, and nearly to the open field beyond, and there await further orders. The brigade advanced as ordered, clearing the woods of the enemy. So rapid and well execnted was the movement many of the enemy were captured in their pits, and we reached the open plain beyond with trifling loss to ourselves, the enemy suffering severely, particularly in prisoners. The command was now halted here and intrenche d. The First Brigade moved up to our left, the Third Brigade to our right, forming a sort of semi-circle convex toward the enemy. This formation was necessitated by the repulse of the Fourth Army Corps, the command being much in advance of it on the left, while the.First Division did not move forward from its position on our right. We remained in this position until the 30th, when we were relieved by a brigade of the Fourteenth Army Corps and moved about four miles to the right and across the Sandtown road, where we re- lieved a brigade of Coxs division, of the Twenty-third Army Corps, taking up their line of works for the night and throwing out a regiment, time One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, Col. J. T. Lockmnan, to a post of observation, also intrenched, and nearly a mile in front of main line of works. Here we re- mained, strengthening and extending our works, until the morning of the 3d of July, when the enemy evacuated his position in our front and we were again started in pursuit, halting that night near Browns Mill, on Creek. Line was here formed, but the force in our front was deemed so insignificant that no intrenchinents were thrown up. We again moved on the 5th of July, taking posi- tion eventually about three miles north of the Chattahoochee River and near Paces* Ferry, where we remained until the 17th of July. On the 17th of July the brigade was ordered to march at 4 p. in., and moving to the left crossed the Chattahoochee River at Paces Ferry, and moving to the south of the ferry about two miles en- camped for the night. On the 18th crossed Nancy~s Creek, and on the 19th Peach Tree Creek, and, following the Third Brigade, nioved up to the crest of a ridge on the south bank of the creek, intrenched the position, and remained there until the following morning. On the morning of the 20th the brigade was ordered to move about a mile farther in the direction of Atlanta and take position in rear~of the First Brigade, already posted on a ridge or elevation of ground * In Colonel Mmdiis report this appears as Turners Page 213 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 213 which afterward became the principal site of the engagement of that day. The brigade was conducted by Lieut. H. F. Sherwood, of the division staff. Upon arriving there I reported with the bri- gade to General Geary, who then directed me to form in double line at snpporting distance from the First Brigade, the left to rest near the open field afterward occupied by the Third Division dur- ing the operations of the day. The ground was cut by a dry ravine running through the position of the brigade from front to rear, so that when the line w~as formed, as directed. both banks were occu- pied. The brigade was formed in the following order: On the left of the first line the Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, the One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers in the cen- ter, and the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers on the right; second line, the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers on the left, the One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Veteran Vol- unteers in the center, and the One hundred and flfty-fDurth New York Volunteers on the right. There was slight skirmishingduring the forenoon in front of the division, attracting no particular atten- tion. About 2 p. m. I received orders from the division commander to send the largest regiment of the brigade to a knoll in front of the First Brigade, and about 1,000 yards distant, to drive in the skirmish- ers of the enemy and establish itself upon the knoll and intrench the position. I accordingly ordered the Thirty-third New Jersey Volun- teers forward and accompanied it myself to the place indicated. The skirmishers of the division drove the skirmishers of the enemy to a morass or boggy stream at the foot of the knoll designated. After crossing this stream the Thirty-third cleared the woods in its .line of marCh until reaching the crest of the knoll. The general command- ing the division arrived upon the ground soon after and designated the line to be occupied by that regimer~t. The regiment immediately commenced its works. About a quarter of an hour after its arrival and assuming position the enemy advanced in strong force, his line extending far to the right and left of the regiment, the dense woods and undergrowth concealing the strength and extent of the enemys line, and preventing the regiment from realizing in time the danger ~yhich threatened it. When within easy range the Thirty-third opened fire, but, powerless to resist the advance of the enemy, fell back toward the main body. It preceded the enemy but a few yards. The engagement now became general. The enemy striking the First Brigade, but finding no troops on its immediate right or left to oppose him, swung his left forward, taking the regiments of the Second Brigade, in position on the right of the ravine, in front and flank, and sweeping them on in his impetuous advance until, en- countering the division of General Williams, just moving into posi- tion upon our right, his farther. advance was stayed. The regiments of the Second Brigade rallied and formed line again to the left of the First Division, and connected with the other troops of the Second. This position was indicated by Major-General Hooker. I was ordered by him to occupy and intrench this line, and sent notice of this order to the general commanding the division. The regiments occupying this part of the line were posted as follows: The Thirty- third New Jersey Volunteers on the right and joining the First Division, the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, and One hun- dred and ninth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers to its left, the lat- ter unielng its left with the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvani Page 214 214 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. Veteran Volunteers. The readiness and alacrity with which these regiments reformed their line under heavy fire and turned upon the enemy, after having been swept from their original position as presenting but an insignificant obstacle to the a(lvance of the rebel hosts, does credit to their disci p line and steady valor. In the mean time the regiments of the brigade occupying the left of the ravine, the One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers and Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, changed their front to the right, so as to confront the enemy sweeping past their flank and moving on the First Division, their left uniting with the First Bri- gade. The batteries of the division, Captain Bundys (Thirteenth New York Independent), and Knaps (Pennsylvania) battery, also occupied this position, causing great havoc in the rebel line as it assaulted ours, and by the steady valor of the gunners, under the intelligent direction of the officers, greatly influenced the fortunes of the day. At the close of the day the enemy, being bloodily repulsed, withdrew his main line behind the hill in our front to the position from which he had moved upon us. That night and the following morn- ing details from the brigade were sent out to pick up our wounded and bury the dead in our front. In this position we remained dur- ing the day of the 21st and until the morning of the 22d, when we moved forward upon Atlanta, taking position upon an eminence within about two miles of the city, and throwing forward skirmish- ers half a mile farther to the front. On the 25th our skirmishers were advanced still farther toward the city, and the entire division advanced to a more commanding position and near the main works of the enemy, strong earth-works having been previously constructed by this as well as the other brigades of the division. The casualties on the 20th instant in this brigade were, [27] enlisted men killed, [8] commissioned officers and [50] enlisted men wounded, and [6] com- missioned officers and [73] enlisted men missing. A complete list is attached, marked Schedule B. At the date of this report the brigade still occupies the position to which it moved on the 25th. This report, compiled from rough notes and memoranda of my own simply, and in the absence of the sub-reports of regimental commanders, I am conscious is very defective. Many instances of conspicuous gallantry and de- serving conduct remain without mention; indeed, many gallant affairs pertaining only to a part of the command are necessarily passed over in silence, while the affair of Mud Creek, June 18 and 19, amounting almost to a general fight, and the advance of the brigade upon the rebels position at the foot of Kenesaw Moun- tain, on the 27th, and the subsequent two days upon which this command held that position, are only casually mentioned as con- necting the narrative of this eventful campaign. The uniform gallantry of the brigade almost precludes the singling out of any officer or enlisted man for special mention where all behaved so admirably. The Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, at the com- mencement of the campaign comparatively new to field service, acquitted itself with all the steady and tenacious bravery peculiar to the veterans of the State, and reflects great credit upon the ac- complished officer who disciplined and trained it. It is worthy of the brave and veteran soldier who led it over so many well-contested fields, and of full participation in the honom~s pertaining to the White Star Division. To the regimental commandersLient. Col. E. Fourat, Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers; Maj. C. C. Cresson Page 215 CRAP. L.1 REPORTS, ET~ZXARMY OF TIlE CITMBERLAND. ~15 Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers; Captains Gim- ber and Dnnn, of the One hnndred and ninth Pennsylvania Vet- eran Volunteers; Col. J. T. Lockman, One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers; Lient. Col. A. H. Jackson, One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers; Lieut. Col. D. B. Allen, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, and Maj. L. D. Warner, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers who so nobly and intelligently executed all orders conveyed to them through me, and their hearty co-operation with me in the execution of every duty devolving upon us, gives them especial claim to my gratitude and respect as officers and men. To the officers of the brigade staff I am much indebted for their cheerful performance of all the duties pertaining to them. I commend them for their gallant conduct in action and the intelligent discharge of their administra- tive duties. All of which is respectfully submitted. P. II. JONES, Colonel 154th New York Vols., Gomdg. Second Brigade. Capt. W. T. FORBES, Actg. Assi. Adjt. Gen., Second Div., 20th Army Corps. B. Report of casualties in Second Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Uorps, July 20, 1864. Killed. ~ Slightly Missing. Regiment. 5) 5) ~- ..u4u.. 0 ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ 73d Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers 2 1 7 109th Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers 3 4 2 2 A34th New York Volunteers 5 5 1 7 1 25 154th New York Volunteers I 5 1 1 119th New York Volunteers 2 1 7 3.3d New Jersey Volunteers 16 2 17 4 38 Total 27 3 40 5 10 6 73 P. H. JONES, Colonel 154th New York Volunteers, Comdg. Brigade. No. 222. Report of Ciol. George W. Mindil, Thirty-third New Jersey In fantry, commanding Second Brigade. HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., SECOND Div., 20TH CORPS, Atlanta, Ga., September 7, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that this brigade broke camp in Lookout Valley, Tenn., May 4, 1864, and marched about 4 p. in., crossing Lookout Mountain, and bivouacked for the night about one mile from Rossyille. On the morning of May 5 marclied at 8 oclock, passing through Rossyille Gap, moving on the La Fayett Page 216 216 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. tOHAP. E~ road, and encamped at Harrisons farm. May 6, resumed the march at S a. m. and halted near Pea Vine Church. May 7, marched at S a. in., crossing Taylors Ridge, passed through Gordons Spring, and bivouacked in the line of battle on the Rome road, near Buzzard Roost. May 8, broke camp at about 11 a. in., and, pursuant to or- ders, moved in the direction of Mill Creek Gap, a pass in the Chat- toogata Mountain. The Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers being on picket, received orders to follow the division. The brigade moved about one mile in column, thQ - One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers being the advance guard and deployed as skir- mishers. When coming to a fork in the road, the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers and Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers moved to the left, and the One hundred and nineteenth and One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volun- teers and Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers taking the road to the right. Each column, well protected by skirmishers, proceeded about three-quarters of a mile on these separate roads, until they again united in the open field across which the path led to the moun- tain gap. At this point the brigade formed in line of battle in the following order: The One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers on the right, the Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers and One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers on the right and left center, the One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers deployed as skirmishers, covering the front, the First Brigade following at supporting distance. The line was ad- vanced in the direction of the gap, the Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers on the road ahead, over very difficult ground, much obstructed by fences, with a heavy growth of underbrush, and a creek running near the base of the mountain. The ascent was found very steep and arduous, requiring frequent halts to rest the men during the advance. The skirmish line of the One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers was now strengthened by detach- ments from each regiment. The skirmishers soon became engaged in a desultory fire, the enemy retreating before them until the line had reached to within 300 or 400 yards of the palisades of rock which formed the crest of the ridge. The main body continued steadily to advance until the nature of the ground, affording superior facilities for the ascent upon the extremes of the line, the regiments diverged slightly to the right and left. The One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers and Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, charging up through the palisades, succeeded in plant- ing their colors on the crest of the mountain; but as few only could climb at a time, and the enemy massing their force at the several points of attack, and having all advantage of position and fire, soon dislodged those who had gained the summit. The sides of the moun- tain being very precipitous, it was impossible to reform near the top, and the Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, Seventy- third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, and One hundred and fifty- fourth New York Volunteers, after the repulse, were obliged to retire some distance from the ground held by them previous to the charge for new formation. In the mean time the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers had been extended to the right, so as to cover the exposed flank in that direction, and had not as yet become engaged. After reforming, the One hundred and fifty- fourth New York Volunteers, Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Vo Page 217 CHAP. L.1 I~EPoRT~ EI1C.ARMY OF Tfl1~ CPM~ERLAND. 217 unteers, and Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteraii Volunteers were mOvC(l to the slope half way down the mountain, the One hundred. and nineteenth New York Volunteers forming line to the left of that position. Here new orders were awaited, either for the re- newal of the assault or a withdrawal to the valley below. The Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers was assigned to a position with the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, and, as orders were received about this time to advance again and, if possible, dislodge the enemy, Col. George W. Mindil was ordered to make disposition for a second assault. but to the right of the former attack. For this purpose four companies of ~he Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers were ~moved to the left of the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, these forces constituting the charging line. Skirmishers in heavy force preceded the attacking colupiin. while others were deployed at right angles to the line on its exposed flank, the balance of the Thirty- third New Jersey Volunteers, about 200 strong, being retained as a reserve. These latter were to establish the success and render it more complete if the crest should be carried; or, in case of failure, serving as a second line and a support, could prevent disaster by checking too rapid a retrograde movement. The officers and men rushed forward impetuously, determined to carry the heights, and so far succeeded that a greater portion of the advance gained the crest. But the enemy, having been concentrating since the first assault, and having every natural advantage of position, poured in a fire so destructive that, after a brief struggle, the line was forced back to a position some thirty paces in rear, where it was rallied and reformed on the reserve. Here the two regiments held their ground, keeping up an irregular fire, until about 7p. in., when, in obedience to orders from the division commander, they were withdrawn to the base of the mountain. During the action six regiments of the brigade were engaged, the One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Veteran Volun- teers having been detached two days previously as guard for the train. It is with deep regret I announce in connection with this engagement the death of Capt. Henry C. Bartlett and First Lient. Joseph L. Miller, Thirty-third New Jersey Voluhteers. They were killed while gallantly leading their men in the last assault. No better officers honored our service. None did more for the cause. Capt. Edwin Forrest, One hundred and thirty-fourth INew York Vol- unteers, was fatally wounded, and died shortly after in hospital at Chattanooga. Capt. James R. Sanford, Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers. was. severely wounded, and has since had a leg ampu- tated. All were officers of gallantry and merit, whose loss is deeply felt in the brigade. After the battle the command encamped at the foot of the moun- tain, and on the 9th of May were moved in the woods and encamped, remaining there on the 10th and 11th instant, throwing up breast- works and performing picket duty. May 12, marched at 7 a. m. through Snake Creek Gap and encamped. May 13, moved forward in the direction of Resaca, and at night, about 9 oclock, bivouacked behind breast-works on the left of the road, forming the left of the division. The brigade remained in this position until the next after- noon, when the regiments were disposed so as to oc~upy the whole of the breast-works previously held by the entire division, the other two brigades having moved elsewhere. Between 10 and 11 p. m. Page 218 7, 218 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. (CHAP. L. the brigade moved forward and was assigned a position in rear of the division. At 10 a. m. the conimand was ordered to proceed against ~the enemy, who occupied a strong position on the crest of several hills in well-constructed and formidable rifle-pits. About 1.30 p. in. formed in three lilies of battle and continued to advance, the Third Division leading; soon drove the enemy from their first three lines of works, after which the column halted and reformed at the base of the third hillthe One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, and One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers forming the first line; the One hundred and ~fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, Twenty- seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, and Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers holding the line of works immediately in rear. The fou~ regiments mentioned above received orders direct from Major-General Hooker to advance and take a battery in their front. Col. J. T. Lockman, One hundred and nineteenth New York Vol- unteers, being the senior officer, assumed command of that portion of the brigade. The detachment moved forward over a line of breast-works from which the enemy had been driven, and over the works and down the slope. The men charged up the hill under a severe enfilading fire, the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers planting their colors on the couuterscarp of the ditch, and in con- nection with the other regiments driving the rebel gunners from their works, and by an unceasing fire prevented their return, thus rendering useless the artillery there in position. I respectfully refer you to the report of Col. J. T. Lockman for further information in regard to the movements of thcse four regiments. Colonel Cobham, commanding Third Brigade, having been placed in command of the line by order of Major-General Hooker, these regiments remained with him till late in the evening. The One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, Twenty-sevemith Pennsylvania Volunteers, and Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers remained in their previous position till about 9 p. in., when they were sent out to relieve troops in the front and to assist in removing four pieces of artillery which -had been commanded by our troops since the assault. The regiments remained chiefly engaged at this work and throwing up rifle-pits until the desired object had been obtained, when the whole brigade took position in the line of breast-works held previ- ously, they having been relieved by other troops. It is with (leep sorrow that I announce the death of Lieut. Col. Edward F. Lloyd, One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, who fell mor- tally wounded at the head of his command. May 16, .he enemy having retreated during the night, the brigade moved at 8 a. in., fording the Coosawattee River. The One hun- dred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers were here detached to proceed to Fields Ferry to procure boats to enable the brigade to cross the Coosawattee River, which being done, the command crossed at Bryants Ferry, bivouacking at Bryants farm. May 17, marched at 1 p. m. and encamped at Peters farm at the forks of the Calhoun and Adairsville roads. May 18, moved at ~5 a. in., halt- ing for the First Division to pass, and bivouacked on the Kingston road. May 19, moved at 6.15 a. m. in the direction of Cassville, Ga., crossing Two-Run Creek, and went into camp about two miles from that place, where the brigade remained on the 20th, 21st, and 22d instant. Here the Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers Page 219 219 CHAP. Li REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. whose term of service had expired, left the brigade for the North for the purpose of being mustered out, and Col. J. T. Lockman assumed Command of the brigade. * * * * * * * * In accordance with paragraph I, Special Orders, No. 36, headquar- ters Second IDivision, Twentieth Corps, August 8, 1864, I assumed command of the brigade. I found it in position in heavy works confronting the fortifications of the enemy, and only a few hundred yards from them. Nothing of interest transpired. Being constantly under fire of the enemys pickets, casualties were of daily occurrence. On the evening of the 25th instant, about 9 oclock, the brigade, in connection with the division, silently left its position in the works before Atlanta, and by a rapid and well-conducted march reached Paces Ferry by daylight next morning. Pickets were at once thrown out, and the brigade being assigned its position, at once proceeded to render it secure by constructing works and by slashing the heavy timber in its front. About 6 oclock in the evening, and before the works were in condition to afford much protection, the enemy appeared in front, but a few well-directed volleys from the Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers and a shell or two from Bundy satisfied their curiosity, and they soon after retired. From the 25th of August to the 2d of September the brigade was Constantly and actively employed in rendering its position impreg- nable by the construction of additional works and abatis, when, on the afternoon of the 2d instant, I received orders from the general Commanding division to march my brigade without delay to At- lanta, the city having been evacuated and in possession of a recon- noitering force from the division commanded by Colonel Walker. In connection with a section of Bundys battery, and under the direction of the general commanding the division, the brigade w~s marched via Howards Mill to Atlanta. The bridge over Peach Tree Creek being destroyed, a short halt was necessary during its reconstruction by the brigade pioneers. In about forty-five minutes it was completed, the march was resumed, and with drums beating and colors flying the Second Brigade, Second Divisfon, Twentieth Corps, at about 6.30 p. in., was the first organization to enter the works and city of Atlanta. Although the reconnoitering parties of the Second and Third Divis- ions were established in the city some hours previous, yet this was the first brigade, the first regular permanent organization, to take possession. Pickets were at once thrown out for the night on every avenue leading south and southwest to guard against surprise, and every precaution was taken to resist attack. In the morning the brigade, by order of Major-General Slocum, was moved to occupy the rebel works on the Flat Shoal road, and remained in that posi- tion until, by order of the general commanding the division, it entered its present camp on the McDonough road, about one mile from the city. Thus ends in complete victory a most glorious campaign. Four months of continual marching, with almost constant fighting, and the objective point has been gained. The troops of the brigade have done well, have endured hardships and experienced sufferings without complaint, and under the most trying circumstances have ever been eager to contest the foe. We mourn the loss of many * This report from May23 to June 7 is identical with Loclimans report, see Ip. 207; and from June 7 to July 25 is identical with Jones report (with exception indicated in foot-note p. 212), see pp. 208214 Page 220 2~O TITFJ ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. noble comrades, brave soldiers who have fallen in defense of their countrys flag. The names of the honored dead shall live in his- tory and in the hearts of their surviving comrades ; in the hearts of those who have shared with them the dangers, and toils of the field, and who never will fail to remember associations formed in the hour of danger, and they will be secnrely stored and highly treasured. Sympathizing deeply with the sick and wounded in lios- pitals, it is consoling to know that a grateful Government will pro- vide for their necessities. As for the present force of the command, it consists of tried heroes; of men who have withstood all hardships, have endured all fatigue, and who have bravely fought in half a dozen desperate engagements. Their spirit is splendid and their health good. A months rest, with a full supply of clothing, is all that is needed to prepare them for the vigorons fall campaign that is promised us. Officers and men all have performed their duty, and I have no one, therefore, to specially commend above another. As we have fought and acted in the past so shall we strive to do in the future; and feel- ing assured that we have gained the confidence of the division com- mander, we trust that in days to come, when new battles are to be fought, and new victories won, he may ever feel sure of his Second Brigade, and not hesitate to call upon it in any emergency. Accompanying this report please find a tabular list of the casual- ties for this campaign. I refer you to regimental reports for nominal ones. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant GEG. W. MINDIL, Colonel Thirty-third New Jersey Vols., Comdg. Brig. Capt. W. T. FORBES, Acig. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Div., Twentieth Corps. Report of killed, wounded, and missing during the campaign from May 4 to Sep tember 2, 1864, in Second Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps. Killed, wounded. Missing. A Regiment. C C C ~ 73d Pennsylvania veteran volunteers 2 3 2 99 6 112 109th Pennsylvania veteran Volunteers 20 6 68 1 3 98 119th New York volunteers 1 13 4 69 2 89 134th New York Voluntee~ ... 20 4 69 1 13 107 154th New York volunteers 14 6 86 7 113 33d New Jersey volunteers 3 39 8 147 3 39 239 Total 6 109 30 538 5 70 758 GEO. W. MINDIL, Colonel Thirty-third New Jersey Vols., Gomdg. Brig Page 221 Caip. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 221 No. 223. Reports of Lient. Cot. Enos Fourat, Thirty-third New Jersey In- fantry, of operations lIlay 9-July 22. HDQRS. THIRTY-THIRD NEW JERSEY VOLUNTEERS, Near Cassville, Ga., May 21, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the movements and actions in which my regiment participated, com- mencing May 9 and ending May 15, 1864: After the action at Rocky Face Ridge, on Sunday, the 8th, we were withdrawn to the foot of the hill, encamping in the woods. We remained there during the 9th and 10th, on the last day the reg- iment being on picket. On the morning of the 11th I received orders from th~ general commanding division, through you, to proceed at once with my command to the trace two and a half miles north of my camp and relieve Colonel Ross regiments, of General Butter- fields division. My orders were to hold the trace. Not knowing the road or country over which I was to pass, I proceeded cau- tiously with skirmishers and flankers well out, Lieutenant Kolomb, topographical engineer piloting me. I arrived at the trace about 10 a. m. and at once posted my line and relieved Colonel Ross, who had two regiments of about 450 each under his command, my own regiment numbering some 450 only. No demonstrations were made by the enemy on our front until toward evening, when they threw a few shells at our reserves without inflicting any damage. I was re- lieved about 10 a. m. on tie 12th by a detachment of cavalry belong- ing to General McCooks division, and marched to join the division, which I effected in the afternoon, just beyond Snake [Creek] Gap. On the 13th we moved forward a short distance, and finally encamped for the night behind breast-works. On the 14th we started about 10 p. m. and moved on till about 3 a. m. on the 15th; then halted and rested until daylight. About 12.30 oclock of this day we were drawn up in line of battle, the One hundred and nine1~eenth New York and One hundred and thirty-fourth New York being in line on our front. The enemy opened on us with grape, and the order was given to move forward. We did so, and soon came within range of their infantry fire. Halting for a time by order of brigade commander, the line was reformed, and Colonel Lockman, One hun- dred and nineteenth New York, being placed in command of that portion of the brigade on the advance, we were ordered to charge forward and take the works and battery in our front at all hazards. The men rose and rushed on with yells and cheers to the very sum- mit of the hill, under a scorching fire from the enemy, and drove them from their guns to the works in the rear. The One hundred and thirty-fourth New York was now upon our right. On our left at first we formed no connection, but afterward connected with the One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania, and still later with the Thirty-third Massachusetts, of General Butterfields division. The enemy retired from his guns, but the fort was still covered by their fire, and neither party could hold possession. We were then ordered to lie down and hold the ground already won. We did so and re- mained in position till dark, when Colonel Cobham, of the Third Brigade, was by order of General Hooker placed in command of the forces on the hill. Colonel Cobham considering that he had suf- ficient force to hold the hill in his own brigade, melieved my reg Page 222 222 TIlE ATLANTA CAMPAI~3N. LOBjI?. L. ment. Just as I was drawing them off, heavy firing commenced in our front, and we were retained to assist in removing the guns from the fort. About 12 midnight Colonel Cobham ordered a fatigue detail from my regiment to haul the cannon from the fort down the hill. This was done, contrary to our expectation, without draw- ing any fire from the enemy. About 1 a. m. on the 16th we were finally relieved and retired to the foot of the hill for rest. I lost in the action, one of my very best officers, Captain Bray, wounded through the thigh, 2 enlisted men killed, 24 wounded, and 1 missing. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, ENOS FOURAT Capt. ~. C. BROWN, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding. Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. THIRTY-THIRD NEW JERSEY VOL. JNFTY., In the Field, near Acworth, Ga., June 9, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the movements of my regiment from May 17 to June 7, 1864: Breaking our camp a mile south of the Coosawattee River, I moved in a southeasterly direction nearly twelve miles, camping that night on the Peters plantation near the junction of the Adairs- ville and Calhoun roads. The following day our course lay over the Adairsville road; we accomplished twelv~ more miles. The even- ing of the 19th we halted for the night one mile north of Cassville. The 20th, 21st, and 22d of May were spent resting and refitting for a continuance of the campaign. On the 23d we again resumed the march, crossing the Etowah River near the road bridge; late in the afternoon camped a mile to the south of it. The next day we reached Burnt Hickory, and daylight of the 25th found us again on the march toward Dallas. Up to this date no enemy had been seen. About noon of this day severe skirmish firing was heard ahead. Double-quicking at once, we were soon in supporting distance of the troops engaged. My regiment was formed in column of divisions and held as a reserve to support the line in front, consisting of the One huiidred and thirty-fourth and One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers. After remaining in this order until 2 p. m. we were moved to the left bf the brigade, formed in line of battle, connecting on the right with the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, on the left with nothing. A slight breast-work of logs was thrown up in front, and a chain of skirmishers posted well in advance. About 5 p. m. we were moved some distance to the right and then directly forward again through the woods. After advanc- ing nearly three-quarters of a mile, bayonets were fixed. We were now in the second line, the Fifth and Seventh Ohio Volunteers pre. ceding us. The enemy opened on the lines with both musketry and artillery. With cheers the men rushed on, the foe falling back from every point. Only by the intervention of darkness were they saved from rout. We received orders to lie down and remain in position till morning. Firing mean time ceased, but at the first peep of day on the 26th began again. We were relieved about noon by troops from ~the Fourth Corps, and moved to the right of the road behind a knoll, distant about 100 yards from our advanced earth-works, in whic Page 223 CHAP. L.1 REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 223 position we were well protected from the constant skirmish fire. On the morning* of the 27th, by order from the brigade commander, Colonel Lockman, with the left wing of my regiment I relieved the [Fifth Ohio], who were in the advance works, and threw out one company as skirmishers. On the 28th I relieved the left wing by the right, and was that afternoon myself relieved by the One hun- dred and ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, Captain Gimber command- ing. That afternoon the enemy sent shell and canister at us, but no (lamage was inflicted upon my regiment. On the 29th I threw up a line of works on the knoll before mentioned to protect myself in case of a renewed artillery fire. On the night of this day an attack was made upon our lines; a furious fire was poured in, but no man of my regiment was injured. On the 30th the regiment- was again put in the advance works and skirmishers again thrown out. Skir- mish firing still continued as it had done during the past seven days. Indeed, it was upon the skirmish line that most of my casualties took place. June 1, I was relieved by a portion of General Logans command, and with the brigade moved six miles to the left, marching in a northeasterly direction. The following day, June 2, moved some two miles in the same direction, camping. We remained there until the morning of the 6th of June. Then breaking camp we marched five miles farther toward Acworth, and camping, have remained there up to the present date. During the action and skir- mishing in front of Dallas both officers and men deserve praise for their gallantry and for the prompt manner in which they performed the heavy labor and endured the excessive hardships forced upon them by the circumstances. To Captain OConnor, who acted as major in the absence of that officer, my thanks are due for the efficient aid he rendered me. It is with the most sincere sorrow that I report the loss of one of my best and bravest captains, Charles J. Field, of Company E. Ever foremost in time of danger, while posting a line of skirmishers on the 28th of May he received a wound in the right thigh, which afterward proved a fatal one. The regiment mourns the loss of one not easily replaced. My total loss is 1 officer killed, 5 men killed and 27 wounded. The names have already been forwarded to your office. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, ENOS FOURAT, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Regiment. Capt. C. C. BROWN, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HDQRS. THIRTY-THIRD NEW JERSEY VOLUNTEERS, Near Kenesaw Mountain, June 21, 1864. GENERAL: I have the honor to report that my regiment has again been engaged, having participated severely in the action of Pine Knob on the 15th and 16th instant. The conduct of the command was excellent; the line advanced under a withering fire without a waver as steadily as if it were only a battalion drill. No body of men could have done better, and wdl * OConnors report says afternoon; see p. 228 Page 224 I 224 TIlE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [Chip. L did they sustain the proud name New Jerseys soldiers have always borne. With deep regret I announce to you the death of Lieuten- ant Cochrane, Company K, ~ most gallant and dashing young offi- cer. Brave, cool, ready, talented in no small degree, a brights career was opening up before him. He had for gallantry on previous fields been recommended for promotion to his Excellency the Governor. On the day upon which he was buried his commission as captain was received. Thus one by one our officers are falling. In thi~ action I lost 1 officer and 13 men killed, 2 officers and 47 men wounded. Among the latter my adjutant slightly--now returned to dutyand Captain Courtois, Company D, slight contusion of the shoulder. I send herewith a list of the casualties. * I have also to report that First Lieut. John J. Toffey, Company G, has been honorably discharged the service for disability resulting from wounds received at Mission Ridge in November last, that he may accept a position in the Veteran Reserve Corps. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of commission as first lieutenant, Com- pany E, for William Wilson, jr. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, ENOS FOURAT Lieutenant-Golonel, Gomman~1ing. Maj. Ge~i. ROBERT F. STOCKTON, Jr., Adjutant-General, New Jersey. HDQRS. THIRTY-THIRD NEW JERSEY VOLUNTEERS, Near Atlanta, Ga., July 23, 1864. GENERAL: I have the honor to forward to you the inclosed official list of casualtiest in my regiment during the action of the 20th in- stant, and also a report of the movements of the command since the 21st of June, the date of my last letter. On the 22d of June we moved out nearly two miles, driving in the enemys skirmishers. We were placed in support of a battery on the j~xtreme left of the division, in the attack made by the rebel General Hood on General Williams division, posted upon our right. That afternoon our skirmishers were driven back and several men wounded; the regiment did not become engaged. On the 27th, the day of Kenesaw battle, we charged a piece of woods, driving the en- emy from it without loss andintrenching ourselves in the face of their batteries. July 1, were withdrawn from this position and transferred two miles to the right. On the 3d, finding that the enemy had re- tired, we pushed on in pursuit, overtaking them after a chase of five miles. On the 5th we again pushed on until we came within sight of the enemys position on the banks of the Chattahoochee. Up to the 17th we remained in camp preparing for a coi~tinuance of the cam- paign. The 17th we crossed the river at Paces Ferry, and on the 19th Peach Tree Creek, some distance to the left of the Marietta and Atlanta turnpike, again intrenching strongly. On the 20th I was ordered by General Geary to take my regiment alone to a hill at least 500 yards in advance of our division and corps to fortify it and * Omitted. ~Aggregating 16 men killed, 2 officers and 17 men wounded, and 4 officers and 38 men missing Page 225 Cu.u~. L.J REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 225 prepare it for the erection of a battery. The position was an isolated one, the ground intersected in all directions by deep ravines. I ad- vanced to the hill as ordered, threw out the skirmish line well to the front and both flanks. General Geary was with me, and from the feeble opposition made to our skirmishers and the statements of pris- oners he was led to believe that no large force of the enemy was in ~lose proximity. Scarcely had I made dispositions to build my works before the enemy, advancing in mass through the woods, drove back the skirmishers instantly and rushed down upon us with loud yells, pouring in volley after volley. We were without shelter, but my men kept their ground defiantly and returned the fire with vim. Almost immediately another overwhelming force came down upon our right flank. I threw two companies around to protect that flank. They were too weak, and down they came upon us on the double-quick; at the same time still another column came out upon our left flank. Uiider these circumstances, with such an overwhelm- ing force against us and on three sides of us, with such a withering fire from front, right, and left, and the enemy rapidly gaining our rear, to stand longer was madness, and I reluctantly gave the order to retire fighting. As the men rose and commenced to retire, with a yell of exultation the enemy rushed upon us with his dense masses and pressed so close that lie ordered the surrender of our colors. With this order we could not comply. The fire was terrific; the air was literally full of deadly missiles; men dropped upon all sides; none expected to escape. The bearer of our State colors fell; 1 of the color guard was killed and 1 or 2 missing. The enemy were too close upon us to recover the colors; it was simply impossible, and it is with feelings of the deepest sorrow I am compelled to re- port that our State colors fell into the hands of the enemy, at the same time we feel it to be no fault of ours. We fought as long as we could; we received the first impetus of an attack to repel which it took the entire force of the corps. The most desperate bravery aiid heroic valor could not balance those tremendous odds. Our brigade commander, Colonel Jones, and our division commander, General Geary, both expressed themselves as more than satisfied at my success in saving as many men as I did and in keeping even one color. General Hooker, who before this has complimented the reoi~ ment for its gallantry in action, was pleased to say to me, Colon~l it is no disgrace to lose your colors under such circumstances; I only wonder that a man of you escaped capture. The command feels sad over the loss of their beautiful flag, but feels glad that with all no taint of cowardice can be attached to it. No regiment was more proud of their blue banner than the Thirty-third and none ever fought better to preserve it; it was an impossibility. The regi~ ment was rallied again behind the second line of breast-works, and advanced again that evening, but the enemy was gone, discomfited On the 22d we advanced about three miles, passing through a line of the enemys works to our present position within cannon shot o~ the city of Atlanta. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, ENOS FOURAT, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding. Maj. Gen. ROBERT F. STOCKTON, Jr., A (~jU ta at- General, New Jersey. 13 R RvoL XXX~iL1, PT i Page 226 226 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. No. 224. Report of Capt. Thomas OGonnor, Thirty-third New Jersey In fantry. HDQRS. THIRTY-THIRD REGIMENT NEW JERSEY VOLS., Atlanta, Ga., September 7, 1864. - On the 4th of May the regiment broke cam p in Lookout Valley, Tenn., and with 526 men and 24 commissioned officers, under com- mand of Col. George W. Mmdii, marched over the mountain and down the valley beyond on the Rossville road. The next morning we were overtaken by the rest of the division and continued the march, going on picket on the night of the 7th five miles beyond Gordons Springs. No signs of the enemy were visible. Received orders on the 8th instant to withdraw regiment from picket and follow the division, which had taken up its line of march. The road being narrow and mnch blocked up with ambulances, artillery, & c., and hearing heavy skirmishing in advance, the regiment was passed on to the front to strengthen and take part with the division engaged at Mill Creek Gap. The order was to move up the moun- tam and report to the brigade commander. Knapsacks were un- slung and piled, and the regiment commenced to advance, but did not go far before another aide of the general commanding gave orders to keep well to the right, to advance in line of battle up the mountain, endeavor to carry the crest, and then, by changing front to the left, take the enemy in the flank and drive him toward our troops operating on the left. The line advanced steadily nuder a moderately heavy skirmish fire, with skirmishers on the front and right flank, the enemy retreating before them. Steep, perpendicular rocks and inaccessible cliffs debarred our way, but the regiment was obliqued to the left, and with a rush succeeded in carrying the first tier of palisades. Here the line was reformed, forming a con- nection with Colonel Jacksons regiment, the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York. Another order from the general coni- manding came to carry the point of the mountain, and from brigade commander for Col. George W. Mindil to assume command. Dis- positions were at once made for the attack, and two large companies of the Thirty-third Regiment New Jersey Volunteers thrown out as skirmishers, one of them upon the flank. The storming party con- sisted of the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York an4 four companies of the Thirty4hird New Jersey Volunteers, the balance of the Thirty-third to act as circumstances required, either to check the enemys pursuit in case of failure or to profit by success and push forward. The order was given to advance, when, with a yell and rush, we charged up the side of the upper mountain. The enemy, at least two regiments strong, well screened and protected, met us with terrific volleys, but the brave men swerved not, and with shouts of defiance went to the top, only to halt again, how- ever, under a steep, perpendicular palisade. A portion of the regiment on the left even clambered, to the top of the hill and con- fronted on the highest level the breast-works of the enemy, but too few only could climb up at a time, and the enemy, in large force, soon dislodged these brave heroes, who had actu~illy gained the very summit. Seeing that it was impossible to hold the top the line was withdrawn about thirty paces and reformed, the enemy not daring to follow. We still held within fifty paces of the crest, when Page 227 Caw. L.1 REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 22? toward dusk, by order of General Geary, the skirmish line was called in and the command withdrawn, the enemy following almost to the foot of the m7mntain. Colonel Mmdii having become pros- trated by sickness reluctantly retired to Chattanooga, and Lieut. Col. Enos Fourat assumed command. After the action of Mill Creek Gap, May 8, 1864, we were withdrawn to the foot of the hill and encamped in the woods. We remained there the 9th and 10th, on the last day going on picket. Orders were received on the 11th from the general commanding division to proceed at once with the command to the trace. Not knowing the road or country over which we had to pass the command proceeded cautiously with skir- mishers and flankers well out, Lieutenant Kolomb, topographical en- gineer, brigade headquarters, piloting us. We arrived at the trace about 10 a. m. and relieved Colonel Ross, who had two regiments of General Butterfields division nuder his command, of 450 men each, while my own numbered 450 oiily. No demonstrations were made on the front by the enemy till toward evening, when they threw a few shell at our reserves, doing no damage. We were relieved on the 12th at 10 oclock in the morning by ~ detachment of cavalry be- longing to General McCooks division, and marched to join the divis- ion. This was effected in the afternoon just beyond Snake [Creek] Gap. On the 13th we moved forward a short distance and finally encamped for the night behind breast-works. On the 14th we startedlat 10 p. m. and marched until daylight of the 15th, halted and rested a few hours on the 15th, and about noon were formed in line of battle at Resaca, the One hundred and nineteenth and One hun- dred and thirty-fourth New York in line on our front. The enemy opened on us with canister, and being ordered to advance we soon came within range of their infantry fire, when the order was re- ceived to charge and carry the works on our front at all hazards. The men rushed forward with yells and cheers to the very summit of the hill and drove the enemy from their guns to their works in therear. The One hundred and thirty-fourth was now upon our right and our left was without connection, the One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania joining us on the left afterward. The enemy, though. driven from his guns, still covered them with his fire from works in the rear, and neither party could gain possession of them. After dark Colonel Cobham, of the Third Brigade, having been placed in command by General Hooker, and considering his own. men sufficient to hold the hill, relieved -us. While withdrawing heavy firing commenced on our front, and we were retained to assist in removing the guns from the fort. In this, contrary to expecta- tion, we succeeded without opposition, and about 1 a. m. of the~ 16th we were finally relieved and the command retired to the foot of the hill for rest. At daybreak it was known the enemy had withdrawn and we started iii pursuit, crossing the railroad above Resaca, and later in the day both the Coosawattee and Connesauga Rivers, wading. the first and crossing the other in fiat-boats, and camping near its south- ern bank without overtaking the enemy. Continued the march on ~he 17th, marching ten or twelve miles in a southerly direction, en- camping for the night on Peters plantation, near the junction of the Calhoun and Adairsville road, and on the 19th stopped a mile north of Cassville. The 20th, 21st, and 22d were spent in resting and re- fitting. On the 23d we again resumed the march, crossing the Etowah I~iver i~ear the road bridge, themi burnt, late in the after Page 228 - - . . - -~ ~ 228 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. noon, and camped a mile south of it. Proceeded in a southerly direction on the 24th, until we reached Burnt Hickory, on the Dal- las road, at dark. Daylight of the 25th found us again upon the road. Up to this time no enemy had been seen. About noon of this day, shortly after crossing Pumpkin Vine Creek, brisk skir- mishing was heard on our front. Double-quicking at once, we were soon in supporting distance of the line in our front. The regiment was formed in column of companies and held as a reserve to sup- port the line in front, consisting of the Oiie hundred and thirty- fourth and One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers. At 2 p. m. we were moved to the left of the brigade and formed in line of battle, the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York on our right, nothing on our left. A work of logs was hastily thrown up in our front and skirmishers were posted well out in advance. At 5 p. m. we were moved to the right, and then forward again through the woods, still keeping to the left of the Dallas road. After advancing some distance the order came to fix bayonets and charge. The Fifth and Seventh Ohio, of the First Brigade, was in front of us, but our left was open. The men advanced steadily, the enemy opening with shot, shell, and musketry. They were driven back upon every side until darkness put an end to the pursuit. We remained in line all night and at daybreak commenced skirmishing. Troops of the Fourth Corps relieved us about noon, and we retired behind a knoll in rear of our brigade, where we were protected from the fire of the enemy. On the afternoon* of the 27th the Fifth Ohio was relieved by our left wing; they were in the advanced breast-works at the time. One company of the Thirty-third was thrown out as skir- mishers. On the 28th the left wing was relieved by the right, and on the 29th the regiment was relieved by the One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers. On the 28th the enemy used canister and shell without doing any harm to the command. On the 29th works were thrown up as protection in the event of renewal of artillery fire. An attack was made in the night, but no casualties occurred in the regiment. On the 30th we were again placed in the advanced works, firing upon the skirmish line, still continuing as it had done since the 25th. June 1, we were relieved by a portion of General Logans com- mand, and, with the brigade, we moved six miles in a northeasterly direction to the left. June 3, moved two miles farther in the same direction, through a severe rain-storm, and camped for the night. 6th, moved six miles in the same direction still and halted near Lost Mountain. Remained in the same camp on the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th, heavy rains falling continuously. At this period symptoms of scurvy and general debility, resulting from exposure, became quite apparent, and sickness generally prevailed to a great extent, bat the men were in good spirits and bore their hardships cheerfully. On the 14th we moved three miles nearer the mountain, halted for the night, and on the 15th became engaged at Pine Knob. The regiment constituted the second line of the bri- gade and moved out in splendid style, driving the enemy before them. About 5 p. m. we became hotly engaged. The regiment went as steadily and firmly as if upon battalion drill, not a break in the whole line, nor a single skulker from the post of danger. The en- emy delivered a terrific fire, but with cheers the men rushed on, driving them into their works. Darkness screened the enemys * Fourats report says morning; see p. 228 Page 229 Caip. L.] REPORTS, ETO.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. ~29 position and prevented farther advance on our part. At night we threw up a hasty line of works, under the fire of the rebel infantry and within 100 yards of his works. At daybreak of the 16th heavy skirmishing began, and the force on the right, consisting of the Sev- enty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers, being forced back, our flaiik was exposed, and the rebels, improving the advantage, threatened to overwhelm the whole line. At this juncture two companies of the Thirty-third were sent out, and drove the enemys skirmishers back, and thus saved the integrity of the line. The skirmishing continued the whole day, and from the exposed position of the regiment the loss was heavy. That evening the enemy evacuated again, and early on the morning of the 17th we entered his works. The scarred head logs and new-made graves attested that our fire had been very destructive. We continued the pursuit and overtook him three miles from his deserted Works. Driving in his skirmishers, we established a line within 200 yards of his main line, and held the position until the morning of the 19th. Rain fell heavy and fre- quent and the roads were almost impassable to infantry. The en- emy again retreated. Immediately upon learning of the evacuation we started in pursuit, overtaking him at a distance of a mile. On the 20th we relieved a portion of the First Brigade of our division, and on the 21st were relieved by General ilarkers brigade, of the Fourth Corps, and moved three miles to the right. On the 22d we again advanced, driving the enemys skirmishers before us nearly a mile, and throwing up a line of breast-works about two miles south- west of Kenesaw Mountain and to the left of the Marietta pike. During an attack in the afternoon upon General Williams division we suffered a slight loss on the skirmish line. We remained in the same position till the 27th, when, with the brigade, we were ordered to a position in front of the First Brigade, formed in line, and ordered to charge a piece of woods on the front, in which the enemy was supposed to be. With fixed bayonets and upon the double- quick we charged and occupied the designated position, capturing many of the enemy who were holding it. Under a shell fire we constructed our works, and held them until 7 p. m. on the 30th, when, being relieved by the Fourteenth Corps, we moved to the right of the Marietta pike, relieving troops of the Twenty-third Corps. July 2, finding the enemy had again retreated, we started in pursuit, keeping to the right of the railroad, and captured num- bers of prisoners and deserters from him. After a pursuit of five miles we overtook their rear guard, strongly fortified on a main road. On the 4th, at 5 p. in., the regiment was ordered to take a house from which the eneniys sharpshooters greatly annoyed our artillerists. We moved out, advanced to the position, but found that the advance of the Fourteenth Corps already held it, and the regiment was thrown out in the advance to maintain the position. That evening the enemy once more fell back, and again we entered his works, ~built, as usual, in the best and strongest manner and almost impregnable to direct assault. We pursued him to th~ banks of the Chattahoochee River. The men were now worn out with such constant marching, skirmishing, and fighting; more symptoms of scurvy were manifest; clothing was ragged and almost useless. Thus the rest that followed from the 5th to the 17th was a most wel- come one. The commissary issued a full supply of vegetables; the health of the men improved with great rapidity, and when, upon Page 230 230 TIlE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. the 17th, they crossed the Chattahoochee River at Paces Ferry the men were as well and as determined as on the day we started. On the 18th we moved out oi~ the Buck Head road, and on the 19th crossed Peach Tree Creek, intrenching ourselves strongly upon the opposite side. On the 20th we were ordered by General Geary to advance alone to prepare and fortify a hill about 500 yards in ad- vance of the division or corps for the nse of a battery. The posi- tion was an isolated one and the ground intersected in all directions by deep ravines. We advanced to the hill as ordered, and threw out a skirmish line well to the front and on both flanks. General Geary was with us, and from the feeble opposition offered to our skirmishers, and the statements of prisoners, he was led to believe that no large force of the enemy was in close proximity. Scarcely had dispositions been made to erect works, however, when advanc- ing in mass the enemy came pouring in upon us from the woods, drove in our skirmishers, and showered volley after volley into us. We were without shelter. The men kept their positions notwith- standing, retiring only when it was necessary to retire, and returned the enemy~s fire with deliberation and vim. About this time an overwhelming force came down upon our right flank and forced back the two companies sent out to protect it. The rebel horde caine down upon us on the double-quick. At the same time another column came out on our left flank. Under these circumstances. with such an overwhelming force against us and with such a wither- ing cross-fire from front, right, and left, the enemy rapidly gaining our rear, to stand longer was madness, and the order was reluc- tantly given to retire fighting. As the men rose and commenced to retire the enemy, with a yell of exultation, rushed upon us in dense masses, calling to us at the same time to surrender our colors. With this order we could not, had no wish to, did not comply. The fire was terrific; the air was filled with deadly missiles ; men dropped upon all sides; escape seemed impossible. At this mo- ment, most unfortunately, the bearer of our State colors fell, a por- tion of the guard was wounded, and 1 or 2 of them were missing. The enemy in large force was close upon us, and to save the colors was impossible; the State colors fell into the hands of the enemy; in the deepest sorrow we report it. The loss was not occasioned by any fault of our own; we fought as long as we could; fought like soldiers, and received the first impetus of an attack which to repel required the force of a corps. The most desperate bravery and heroic valor could not balance the overpowering odds against us, and Colonel Jones, brigade commander1 and General Geary, divis- ion commander, expressed themselves as more than satisfied with our doings, and The saving of the national colors. General Hooker, who before this had complimented the regiment for its gallantry in action, was pleased to say to Lieut. Col. Enos Fourat, Colonel, it is no disgrace to lose your colors under such circumstances. I only wonder that a man of you escaped capture. The regiment was rallied again behind the second line of breast-works, and advanced again that evening, but the enemy was gone, discomfited. On the 22d we advanced about three miles, passing through a line of the ene- mys works to a position within cannon shot of the city of Atlanta. We remained in this position, receiving occas4onal shells from the enemy, till the 27th, when we took another position nearer the city. On the night of the 25th of August we left this position and fell back to Paces Ferry, on the Chattahoochee River, and fortified our Page 231 Ca.~i-. Li REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 231 selkes very strongly. Held this position until the 2d of September, when we closed a long and severe, but brilliant, campaign by a tri- umphal entrance into the fallen city of Atlanta. To officers and men I must accord the highest praise. All did their work well and cheerfully. Subjoined is a list of casualties during the campaign. Respectfully submitted. THOS. OCONNOR, Captain, Commanding Regiment. Recapitulation of casualties during the campaign. I Killed. Wounded Missing. Total a .1 cS Action. Date. i~ a a i a a o u a IS ~ IS a IS a ~e o ~0 ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ ________________________________ Millcreekaap May8 2 4 1 24 ... 2 3 30 83 Resaca May15 2 1 24 . 1 1 27 28 New Hope church May25to30 4 1 28 1 1 33 34 Pine Knob June15and1~ 1 13 1 42i 1 2 56 58 Peach Tree creek July20 151 3 17 33 6 65 71 Skirmishes During campaign 1 1 12 1 1 14 15 Total 3 39 81 147 31 39 14 225 239 No. 225. Report of Cot. John T. Lockman, One hundred and nineteenth New York Infantry. May 4, agreeable to orders, broke camp in Lookout Valley and marched about five miles and bivouacked near Chattanooga Creek at night-fall. May 5, regiment detailed as train guard. Marched about twelve miles and bivouacked at midnight. May 6; moved at 5 a. m. and marched about eight miles and bivouacked near Pea Vine Church. May 2, moved at 4.30 a. m. and marched fifteen miles; bivouacked in Dogwood Valley. May 8, pursuant to orders, we left camp at 11 a. m. and took the road leading t6 Dug Gap. My regiment was assigned the advance. The usual precautionary measures were taken, and when abbnt one and a half miles distant from the gap, a strong line of skirmishers was sent out to the right of the road. As we approached the gap, some of my men engaged the rebel cavalry near Mr. Halls house, and secured 1 horse, the enemy making good their escape through the thick undergrowth which lined both sides of the road. The brigade was formed in line of battle to the right of the junction of the roads which led to the Dug Gap road, and orders were sent me to deploy my whole regi- ment and skirmish as necessity required, and to cover the front of the brigade. I skirmished on a line parallel to the road lead ing to the gap, and in crossing Mill Creek the skirmish line inclined to the left, parallel with the road, and the brigade line to the right. As soon as I discovered the position of the two lines, I hastened to the brigade commander in person and reported. The brigade com- mander directed me to push on, and, if possible, carry the gap with my line. I returned to make the disposition, and when the brigade moved forward I pushed with a small party up the road, and received the first fire of the enemy, which wounded the leading skirmish& r. Page 232 232 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. The firing soon became general. The part assigned to my line was carried out in so far as we kept up the line and pushed as far as the palisades, where the whole brigade line and the support of the First Brigade Concentrated in a short time. The ascent was difficult and very fatiguing. The men were compelled to pause for rest, and while so doing an unaccountable panic seized the line in advance, and soon the whole mass retreated in confusion, except some brave spirits who maintained the position they had gained and called loudly to those in retreat to return. No effort could induce or drive the men back to the point abandoned, which, as near as I could judge, was about sixty yards from the crest. I got my command together and held the point on the right and left, on the road which we had reached in the first advance. Another advance was ordered, when we gained about 100 feet in the ascent, and being unsupported on either flank, I held the point gained and went to the Fifth Ohio, which was then forming in rear of my line, for one company of the regiment to fill up a gap between the brigade line and my own. Col- onel Kilpatrick, commanding the regiment, informed me that he would be glad to do so, but the line was about being ordered back, which was done in good order. My regiment was again assigned the advance, and I was afterward directed to take charge of the Seventy-third Pennsylvania Volunteers, and with my own regiment protected the division hospital. The casualties of my regiment on this day are 13 wounded and 1 missing. May 9, on guard at division hospital. At 11.30 p. m. was ordered to report to brigade headquarters with my regiment. After reporting was ordered to build rifle-pits near di- vision headquarters, on the left of One hundred and fifty-fourth New York line, in continuation thereof. May 10, finished rifle-pits at 4 a. in.; men much fatigued, having all been on picket and guard duty the night after the action, thus making nearly forty-eight hours duty. May 11, all day in the rifle-pits. Nothing important occurred. May 12, received marching orders. Regiment moved at 7 a. m. and marched to Sugar Valley, and bivouacked for the night. outside the intrenchments erected by General McPhersons com- mand. May 13, orders to move at 6 a. m. Did not get fairly off until 1 p. in., and then moved through Sugar Valley to vicinity of Resaca, where we formed line, artillery and musketry firing in our front. At 7 p. m. we occupied rifle-pits vacated by Third Divis- ion, Twentieth Corps. Nothing of importance during the night. May 14, all day in rifle-pits. At 6 p. m. First and Third Brigades moved to the left of the Fourth Corps, our brigade occupying the line vacated by our division. At 10 p. m. we were ordere4 to ioin division; marched until 4 a. m. May 15, when we halted and rested until 5 a. in.; moved to the crest of a hill on the extreme left of the line. At 8 a. in. joined the column, and at 1.30 p. m. was in line with rest of brigade, my regiment being the last of supporting col- umn. The Third Division having the advance, we al moved for- ward, the enemy being driven from their first three lines of rifle- pits, all of which were built on the crest of three difficult hills. After the second line was taken my regiment got in the advance of the others of our brigade, except the Thirty-third New Jersey and One hundred and thirty-fourth New York. At the base of the third hill our men were allowed to rest a few moments, when Colonel Fessenden, of Hookers staff, came with a verbal order from General Hooker for the three regiments to advance, and that the senior officer assume command of the same. I immediately assumed coin Page 233 Ciw. Li REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OP THE CIIMBERLAND. 233 maud of the above-mentioned regiments, Thirty-third New Jersey and One hundred and thirty-fonrth New York, and, with my own, moved up the side of the hill on which we had rested, inclining to the right, as directed by Colonel Fessenden, over a line of men lying behind the breast-works from which the enemy had been driven, and over the works and down the slope to a thickly wooded ravine. where, being informed that a line of the Third~ Brigade, Second Division, was in my immediate front, I moved the regiments to the left and formed a chargeOne hnndred and nineteenth, Lieut. Col. E. F. Lloyd, on the right, Thirty-third New Jersey, Lieutenant-Col- onel Fonrat, on the left, One hnndred and thirty-fourth, Lieutenant- Colonel Jackson, on the left center. While here Colonel Fessenden bronght an order from General Hooker to take the line at all hazards, and showed me a note from Colonel Cobham, who was in part pos- session of same, requiring more troops. I ordered the line forward, and we pushed up the hill nnder a terrific musketry fire, and reached that portion of the line where Colonel Cobhams troops were lying, some of the men entering the rebel battery. At this moment Lient. Col. E. F. Lloyd fell mortally wounded, and several men near him were struck. I ordered the line to lie down, and learned from Colonel Cobham that all that was required was to hold the hill. The bat- tery having been secured, and he having been placed iii command of the whole line, by order of General Hooker, I became subject to his orders. We remained in possession, and at 9 p. in., fresh troops having been sent out, by direction of Colonel Cobham, I withdrew the three regiments to the foot of the hill. The rest of the brigade was sent out, and I requested Colonel Cobham to permit the three regiments to return to camp, which was granted. Two regiments, One hundred and thirty-fourth and One hundred and nineteenth New York, had moved off, and Thirty-third New Jersey was about to follow, when an attack was made by the enemy. Colonel Cob- ham requested them to remain, which they did, and assisted in bringing off the captured guns. In conclusion, I must remark that the action of Lient. Col. E. F. Lloyd deserves the highest praise. He sealed with his life the last gallant act of the soldier and patriot, never wavering, but pushing forward to the post of greatest danger, where he fell mortally wounded and died in a few hours. May 16, the enemy having retreated during the night of the 15th and morn- ing of the 16th, we received orders at 5 a. m. to move in pursuit. We marched out with the brigade, taking the road to the left of the railroad. At 11.30 a. m. we forded the river at Ferry, the water breast high. At 6 p. m. we crossed the Coosawattee River at Bryants Ferry and bivouacked for the night. May 17, moved sud- denly, at 11.30 a. in., and marched to vicinit of aihoun and biv- ouacked. May 18, moved to vicinity of Adairsville and bivouacked. May 19, moved at 5 a. m. and marched toward Cassville. When near the place we formed a line; the One hundred and ninth Penn- sylvania were deployed as skirmishers, with my regiment as sup- port. After moving about one and a half miles met Fourth Corps skir- mishers, and acted in concert with them. The line moved forward in the direction of the firing, but was delayed by a wide and deep creek; after bridging and crossing the same, darkness closed the work of the day. May 20, camped near Cassville, and rested in camp during May 20, 21, and 22. May 23, Colonel Lockman being ordered to assume command of Second Brigade, Capt. C. H. Odell, Company I, was, in accordance to seniority of rank, placed in corn Page 234 234 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. (CHA~P. L. mand of his regiment. Took up our line of march again, after three days rest, in the position assigned us in the brigade, and bivouacked about 7.30 p. m. May 24, detached as wagon guard Second Division ammunition train, and after guarding the train into camp, at 8 p. m. received orders to rejoin the brigade and camp for the night. May 25, the advance regiment of the brigade; nothing unusual occurred until about 10 a~ m. when near the Pumpkin Vine Creek. when our advance was fired upon by the enemys cavalry. The whole column being halted to repair the bridge over the creek, my regi- m~nt was detailed to picket the hills on the immediate right and covering the flank of the brigade, to guard against a surprise. The bridge being completed, my regiment was withdrawn and marched in its position. After marching about three miles it was discovered the enemy was in heavy force in our front, and we were immediately deployed into line of battle on the right side of the road, and ordered to throw up breast-works, more especially to protect our right flank but in compliance with orders, our position, in connection with that of brigade, was changed to the left of the road, our front parallel to and facing from it. I was then ordered to send out a scouting party, for which purpose I ordered a sergeant and twelve men. They failed to discover any enemy, and about 6 p. m. was ordered to recall them. About 7 p. m. the whole brigade was deployed on the right side of the road; in this position we advanced, One hundred and thirty-fourth on my left and my regiment on the right of the bri- gade. I advanced, complying with the various orders received from time to time, in as well closed a line as the unevenness of the ground, the many obstructions, and the increasing darkness would allow, and pushed on under the heavy fire of canister and shell from the enemy, and passing over two lines of battle, which were lying upon the ground, until ordered to halt upon the hill, where we afterward intrenched ourselves. In this position we rested on our arms for the night. May 26, receiving orders to build breast-works, I proceeded to construct them in continuation of the One hummdred and thirty- fourth New York Volunteers on my left. This was the second line of our defenses. This position I occupied until about 8p. m. on the 28th instant, when I was ordered to relieve the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers from the front line of works, which I accordingly did. The One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania was on my right and the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York on my left. May 29, still occupying the same relative position. Capt. C. H. Odell, commanding, being taken sick, went to the rear, and Capt. C. H. Southworth assumed command. Very heavy skirmishing all day, and about 11 oclock in the night the enemy made several in- effectual demonstrations along our line, more particularly on our left, and were repulsed each time. My command saved their fire for close engagements, but as the enemy failed to approach near, there were but few shots fired. May 30, relieved from my position by the Seventy-third Pennsylvania Volunteers, I again occupied the second line of breast-works. May 31, still in same position; agreeable to orders, sent out fatigue parties to build an advanced breast-work. June 1 and 2, still in same position; about 11 a. in., our corps being relieved by the Fifteenth Corps, we moved up toward the left and bivouacked in the woods for the night. June 3, moved about two miles farther toward the left amid remained in that posi- tion until the morning of June 7; cbanged position again, moving still farther to the left, and about 2 p. m. ha ted in the woods an Page 235 CHiP. LI REPO1~TS, ETC.AflMY OP THE C1YMI3E1ThA~D. 235 threw up breast-works, agreeable to orders received, and remained in this position until June 8, when Colonel Lockman again assumed command of the regiment. June 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, in the same position taken up by the regiment on the 7th of June. Moved at 1 p. in., and took position in rear of our division. On the 15th of June orders to move were received at 11 a. in.; while en route to the posi- tion assigned our brigade, I was detailed as division field officer of the day, and the command of the regiment devolved upon Capt. C. H. Southworth, senior officer. About 3 p. in., line having been formed, we moved forward and drove in the enemys skirmishers. At 5 p. in. another advance was made, and the enemy was driven to his works. I rejoined the regiment at 8 p. m. and ordered the men to build a breast-work of logs, which was commenced at once, the men working zealously. A few spades and picks were procured, and a slight work was finished before daylight of the 16th of June, when we discovered that we were less than 250 yards from the enemys works, which were of formidable strength, and from which they fired upon my men with deadly effect. The troops on the right of my regiment having been withdrawn during the night, it left the right flank of my regiment exposed to an enfilading fire of the enemys skirmishers and main line. I sent out a party to drive them off but out of 7 who started but 1 escaped, the others being either killed or wounded. I them~ requested Colonel Ireland to ad- vance his line of skirmishers on a line with my men, which he did promptly, and by a united effort the line of the enemys skirmish- ers was thrown back. The Thirty-third New Jersey rendered me very efficient assistance, and, in a measure, the success of the movement is due to them. The enemy still kept up a fire from their main works, and from the formation of the ground it en- filaded my line, and all the troops being withdrawn made a fair mark of the regiment. I requested to be withdrawn, but was in- formed by Colonel Jones, commanding brigade, that he had received positive orders to hold our position at all hazards, and that he had ordered the rest of the brigade to assist. The Thirty-third New Jer- sey and my command were posted. We held the position during the day, and at 9p. m. were relieved by the One hundred and thirty- fourth New York Volunteers, Colonel Jackson. My loss this day was 26 killed and wounded, and for 15th and 16th of June, 40~ out of 134, the number the regiment went into action with. The rebels retreated during the night of the 16th, and morning of the 17th a general advance was made, and the rebel line found strongly in- trenched about three miles from the position evacuated by them the previous night. We built breast-works and occupied them during the 18th, our artillery firing with good effect upon the enemys works. June 19, the rebels having falling back during the night of the 18th, we pursued and found them strongly intreuched about three miles from their former position. June 20, brigade in reserve until 11 a. in., when we relieved Third Brigade; my regi- ment was assigned the left of the line. Orders received to be ready to move, as we were to be relieved by the Fourth Corps. June 21, Fourth Corps relieved us at 8 a. in.; moved about two miles to the right, our brigade being next the First Division on the right, Third Brigade of our division left, my regiment connecting with Third Brigade on left and One hundred and fifty-fourth New York on the right, intrenched. June 22, advanced our line about one mile. The * Or 10 men killed, 1 officer and 29 men wounded Page 236 280 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. enemy attacked First l)ivision, but was repulsed. Our line was only lightly assailed by the enemys skirmishers, who were easily driven back. June 23, 24, 25, and 26, still in same position. June 27, line formed at 6 a. in., brigade in advance of the division, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York on the right of the line, my regiment second; Seventy-third Pennsylvania was on my left. Our brigade advanced about a mile, driving the cue mys pickets, and, capturing a number of them, held the ground and built intrench- ments. June 28 and 29, in same position. June 30, 8 p. m. our division moved to the right; relieved a division ~of Twenty-third Corps. My regiment was assigned to an out-work, which I occupied. July 1, still in advance work, a post of observation; enemy made no demonstration. July 2, still in out-works; was relieved at 7 p. in., and returned to main line of works, and was placed in reserve. July 3, the enemy retreated during the night; our division moved out and occupied their works. We began to pursue about 6 a. in., and came up with and found them strongly posted and intrenched about nine miles from the Chattahoochee River. July 4, opposite the enemy; no works built by our division; desultory picket-firing. July 5, enemy retreated during the night; moved in pursuit at day- light; came up with them at 4p. in., posted on the north bank of the Chattahoochee River. July 6, moved at 3 p. in., our division said to be in reserve. July 7, moved at 8 a. in., took position on right of Third Division, my regiment having left of line, One hun- dred and fifty-fourth on my right. July 7, 8, 9, in same position. July 10, rebels fell back across the Chattahoochee River; regiment in old position. July 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, in same position. July 17, orders to move; marched at 4p. in.; crossed the Chattahoo- chee River at Paces Ferry and bivouacked at 11.30 p. m. near Nancys Creek. July 18, moved at 8 a. in., my regiment in the ad- vance; crossed Nancys Creek and moved in line to within a mile of Buck Head; no enemy seen mntrenched. July 19, moved at 6 a. in., Third Brigade in advance; crossed Peach Tree Creek after a slight skirmish; intrenched. July 20, moved out of our works at 6 a. m. and occupied an advanced position. At 11 a. m. were ordered to support First Brigade; my regiment was detached to skirmish. The Third Division being near the point J was required for, and their skirmishers occupying it, I was not required, and returned to the brigade. About 2 p. in. was ordered to support Thirty-third New Jersey, who had been sent to occupy a hill some distance in advance of our line. Had just reached the works of First Brigade, when I was ordered back by General Geary, as the enemy was advancing in force. I moved with my regiment about 100 yards to the right, when our whole line was attacked by the enemy, who having pene- trated a gap between the lines of First and Second Divisions, threw the right into some confusion. Order was speedily restored and the enemy repulsed. When the enemy appeared on the flank I took po- sition with my regiment at right angles with the works; the Sixtieth New York came in and took position on the right of my regiment. I afterward changed to the right of Seventy-third Pennsylvania Vol- unteers, and the three regiments, Sixtieth New York, Seventy-third Pennsylvania, and One hundred and nineteenth New York, built works at right angles to the former works. To Captain Bundys battery the highest credit is due. By his courageous fighting of the battery the result attained is mainly due. July 21, still in same po- sition at Peach Tree Creek. July 22, the enemy retreated during tl~ night; we pursued at 6 a. in. and drove their skirmishers t Page 237 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 237 their works; about two miles from Atlanta took position and in- trenched. July 23, 24, and 2~5, engaged building an advance line of works, regiment furnishing details for that purpose. July 26, works finished; Seventy-third Pennsylvania moved out to occupy; my regiment followed, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York follow- ilig me; strengthened our works during the night. July 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31, still in works. August 1 to 24, still occupying works; nothing of note occurred. August 2~, orders to move received; regiment left the works at 8. 4~i p. in., and moved with division column to Paces Ferry. My regi- ment was moved one-half mile farther to the right on the afternoon of the 29th, and began fortifying. August 30 and 31, engaged fell- ing trees and strengthening intrenchments. September 1, still in same position. September 2, ordered to move at 1 p. in.; moved out of camp; at 2 p. m. was en route for the city of Atlanta. To my regiment was assigned the honor of entering the city at the head of the brigade column. At 8 p. m. we halted and bivouacked on Peters street, in rear of the City Hall. I cannot close this report without paying a tribute to the men who have pressed on under all circumstances, working steadily to ac- complish the end for which the campaign was inaugurated; they have labored faithfully through a campaign lasting quite four months without mnrmuring or evincing the slightest discontent. Their patriotism and endurance are deserving of the highest en- comiums of praise. To my officers I have but one acknowledgment to make for their zealous and hearty co-operation and faithful dis- charge of all duties assigned to them. My command numbered on 4th of May, 1864, 183 effective men. The number killed, wounded, and missing during the campaign was 89. I respectfully submit herewith a return of the killed, wounded, and missing. * I have the honor to remain, your very obedient servant, JOHN T. LOCKMAN, Golonel, Corndg. 119th New York Volunteers. No. 226. Reports of Lieut. Gol. Allan H Jackson, One hundred and thirty- fourth New York infantry, of operations May 8-June 7. HEADQUARTERS 134TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, In the Field, at JliJiill Creek. Ga., May 9, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volun- teers in the engagement of Mill Creek Gap, on the 8th instant In pursuance of orders, the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, on arriving near the base of the mountain known as Rocky Face Ridge, took position in line of battle on the right of the brigade, fronting in direction of Mill Creek (or Dug) Gap. The regiment soon after advanced with the brigade in line in direction of the gap, moving on the right of the road leading up the moun- tain. Frequent obstructions were encountered in the line of march, arising from the creek at the foot of the mountain, one or two ravines, and a close growth of underbrush temporarily retarding ~rogress. Passiiig these, the regiment advanced with all possible * Nominal list (omitted) shows 1 officer and 13 nien killed, 4 officers and 69 men wounded, and 2 men missing; total, 89 Page 238 238 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. rapidity up the ascent, which soon became so toilsome that frequent halts were rendered necessary. Additional strength being required on the skirmish line, the right company, under command of Captain Forrest, was deployed forward for this purpose. This line became slightly engaged when half way up the mountain. The enemy fell back to the crest of the ridge and from this point opened a sharp fire as the regiment passed through the palisades of rock running parallel with and about 300 yards from the ridge. After advancing over half this distance, I discovered what seemed a less precipitous approach at a short distance on the right, and accordingly moved the regiment by the flank about 100 yards in that direction, and then directed a charge against the ridge. Both officers and men~ responded with alacrity and determination, pressing forward with cheers, until a considerable portion of the regiment had gained the crest of rock on which the enemy held his position. Here a brief struggle ensued, which resulted in our being forced back by our adversarys superior strength and position. The line was reformed with little difficulty about 100 yards below the point of assault. From this position a desultory fire was maintained until the Thirty- third New Jersey Volunteers advanced to our support. At the same time orders were received to advance again, with the assistance of that regiment, and carry the original point of assault, if possible. The line of the One hundred and thirty-fourth Regiment was accord- ingly strengthened by four companies of the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, the remainder of such regiment supporting, and the charge ordered. From the nature of the ground no regularity of advance could be maintained. Al] pushed forward determinedly, and most of the advance line a second time gained the crest. The enemys strength, however, had greatly increased, by concentrating from the right and left, since the former assault, and the fire proved so destructive that it became plainly impossible to carry the ridge at this point. The men were again forced back to their old posi- tion. Soon after, at about 7 p. iu., in obedience to orders from brigade headquarters, the regiment withdrew from the enemys fire to the base of the mountain. The casualties of the regiment during the engagement are as follows Eleveii enlisted men killed, 1 officer and 24 enlisted men wounded. Among th~ killed are First Sergt. George R. Payne, Company E, Corpl. A. L. Walters, Company G. and Corpl. D. Frederick, Company H, non-commissioned officers of the regiment of more than ordinary merit, whose loss is a severe one to the regiment at large. Captain Forrest is pronounced mortally wound- ed. A braver officer never led his men in action. I feel it impos- sible to speak iii too high terms of praise of all officers of my com- mand during the emigagemeiit. The example afforded the men by their individual gallantry more than removed the difficulty arising from their diminished number. Captain Forrest, with Lieutenants Ahreets, Taylor, Porter, Smith, and Joslin only, were present, Lieutenant Sheldon having been detached with one company of the regiment on picket, by orders from headquarters of division. I am especially indebted to Lieut. Charles A. Ahreets, my actimig adjutant, for much valuable assistance during the day. Assistant Surgeon Murphy remained with the regiment during the action and was fre- quently exposed while removing the wounded from the field. ALLAN H. JACKSON, Lie ulerwut Colonel, (7omclq. 134th New York Vois, Capt. C. C. BROWN, 4. A. A. G., 2d Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Gorps Page 239 CaM. L.J REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 239 HDQRS. 134TH REGIMENT NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, In the Field, near Cassville, Ga., Allay 21, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of movements of the One hundred and thirty-fourth Regiment New York Volunteers, with part taken in action by such regiment since the 8th instant, made in compliance with circular from headquarters of division, bearing this date: The One hundred and thirty-fourth bivouacked during the night following the action of Mill Creek Gap in front of division head- quarters. On the morning of the 9th instant camp was made in the woods lying from 300 to 400 yards to the left of this position, where the regiment remained until 3 p. in., at which time it was ordered on picket duty near the base of Rocky Face Ridge, relieving the One hundred and nineteenth New York, Seventy-third P~nusylvania, and Seventh Ohio Volunteers. The regiment remained on picket in this position until 6 oclock on the evening of the 10th instant, when it was relieved by the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, and re- turned to camp of the day previous. The following morning, the 11th, it was again ordered on picket, relieving the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, where it remained until 6 a. m. of the 12th in- stant, at which time it was relieved by a portion of the cavalry com- mand of Brigadier-General McCook. The regiment shortly after being relieved took up the line of march in the direction of Snake Creek Gap, acting as rear guard of the division. Passing the gap the division train was parked in the vicinity of that belonging to the Third Division, and the regiment rejoined its brigade, going in camp about 9 oclock the same evening. At 8 oclock the following morn- ing (the 13th) the regiment took position with its brigade and moved toward Resaca, from which direction heavy firing soon became heard as we advanced. About 5 p. m. a halt was ordered, and the regi- ment rested in line of battle for the space of an hour, and then took position behind a line of breast-works facing to the left from the line of direction of the days march. We remained in this position until 6 oclock in the evening of the 14th instant, when the regiment took position as a reserve in rear of the brigade, the line of which had b eeii extended so as to cover the ground lately occupied by the First and Third Brigades, gone farther to the front. At midnight we moved with the brigade about four miles, rejoining the balance of the divison at 2 oclock in the morning. Here the regiment biv- ouacked for the remainder of the night. At 6 oclock the following morning (the 15th) the regiment took a temporary position with the brigade in line of battle to the left of the Third Brigade, and about one-fourth of a mile from the last nights camp, remaining here for the space of an hour. The regiment took up the line of march, with the brigade, in direction of the ground occupied by the Third Divis- ion, moving by the flank until reaching the first line of breast-works, in advance of which the Third Division had already engaged the enemy. The order of march placing my regiment next in rear of the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, it directly after advanced in this order in line of battle over the breast-works toward the sound of firing. Having moved in this directiou about 500 yards in front and to the left of the point of passing the breast-works, a halt was ordered under cover of a hill, near the position where Major-General Hooker was then standing. Here the regiment was allowed a rest of twenty or thirty minutes, at the expiration of which time an or Page 240 240 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [OHAP. L. der was communicated to me, through Colonel Fessenden, of General Hookers staff, directing my regiment with the One hundred and nineteenth New York, One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania, and Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, which regiments were then lying most convenient for receiving the order to charge a battery of the enemy planted about 500 yards in front, and re-enforce Colonel Cobham, of the Third Brigade, Second Division, who already had position closely adjacent to the battery, but required assistance. Colonel Lockman, of the One hundred and nineteenth New York, being ranking officer, was placed in command of the regiments desig- nated, and the charge ordered immediately after. This was executed in fine style, the men springing forward on the run until reaching the advanced line of Colonel Cobhams command, which was found already in virtual possession of the battery, though unable to re- move the guns, the enemy holding a strong position intrenched in the immediate rear of the battery, which it covered so effectually as to prevent its occupation by our forces without first effecting their dislodgment. My regiment having been halted was immediately disposed in line on the left of the One hundred and eleventh Penn- sylvania Volunteers, of Colonel Cobhams command, and in advance of the regiments designated above as formiiig the command of Col- onel Lockman. Lieutenant Taylor, of the Oiie hundred and thirty- fourth, was immediately dispatched to Brigadier-General Geary for the purpose of communicating the position of affairs and procuring further instructions. He returned soon after with instructions to hold the battery and make no farther advance until ordered. Orders from Major-General Hooker received sooii after placed Colonel Cob- ham in command of all the troops on the hill in the vicinity of the battery. The One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volun- teers remained in position, returning the enemys fire as occasion offered until night closed in, when the number of troops on the hill being largely increased, the regiment was relieved by order of Colonel Cobham, and retired to the foot of the hill by his direction. The men, much exhausted by their exertions during the day, rested here for the space of half an hour, when I received a communica- tion from Colonel Cobham, through Colonel Lockman, of the One hundred an& nineteenth New York, directing the withdrawal of my regiment for the night within our line of breast-works; the regiment then accordingly passed to the rear. Some confusion was created on my left when near the breast-works by a number of fugitives from regiments on the hill retreating under the panic of a night attack. Order being speedily restored, the regiment shortly after, by direc- tion of the colonel commanding brigade, went in camp for the night a short distance in the rear of General Gearys headquarters. The casualties of the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volun- teers during the days engagement were 1 commissioned officer and 11 enlisted men wounded; none killed or missing. First Lieut. Charles A. Ahreets, acting adjutant of the regiment, received a severe scalp wound from a bullet during the charge, which disabled him from further service for the day. I cannot speak of this young officer in too high terms of praise. His gallantry deserves especial mention, while the conduct of all present was meritorious in a high degree. Although his wound still remains painful and troublesome, he is now with his regiment and again on duty. The eiiemy having with- drawn during the night of the 15th instant, my regiment accom- panied the brigade in pursuit the following morning, passim~g the Oostenaula River about 10 a. in. the 16th, continuing the march to Page 241 241 C~.& p. L.] REPORTS, ETC.AEMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. ward the Coosawattee River, which we crossed at Bryants Ferry in boats about 5 p. m. Passing on one mile and a half, the regiment went in camp for the night. May 17, the day following, we marched at 1 p. in.; the regiment having the lead and acting as advance guard to the division; halted near Calhoun at Peters farm about 6 p. in., where we encamped for the night. On the 18th marched at 5 a. in., encamping the same night on the Kingston road. Marched the fol- lowing morning at 6.30 a. m. toward Cassville; crossed Two-Run Creek; moving beyond about two miles, the regiment went in camp with th~ brigade, where it now remains. I have the honor to be, captain, yonr most obedient servant, ALLAN H. JACKSON, Lieut. Cot. Comdg. 134th Regiment New York T7ols. Capt. ~J. C. BROWN, A. A. A. G., 2d Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. HEADQUARTERS 134TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, In the Field, near Acworth, Ga., June 9, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to make the following report of move- ments and part taken in action by the One hundred and thirty- fourth New York Volunteers from May 19 ultimo to June 7 instant: Pursuant to orders on the morning of the 19th May, the regiment left its place of bivouac of the night previous near and moved with the brigade on a road leading through the woods in di- rection of Cassville; crossed Two-Run Creek about 6 p. in., and went in camp on left of brigade, one mile and a half from Cassville. Remained in camp the 20th, 21st, and 22d days of May following. May 23, broke camp at 5 a. m. and moved with the brigade toward the Etowah River, crossed the same on pontoon bridge about 4 p. in., and bivouacked in the woods at a distance of one mile from the river. May 24, abandoned bivouac of night previous at 5 a. in., and movedwith brigade on road leading to Burnt Hickory; crossed Burnt Hickory Ridge and went into camp on rising ground about four miles distant from Pumpkin Vine Creek. May 25, moved with the brigade at 5 a. m. in same direction pursued the day previous. The enemy being discovered near the bridge crossing Pumpkin Vine Creek, which bridge they had succeeded in partially burning, a halt of half an hour was made until the same could be repaired, the One hundred and thirty-fourth and One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers being ordered to throw out skirmishers to the left and right of the road during the time thus occupied; crossed the bridge about 11 a. in., following the road in direction of Dallas. The enemy being found in force after proceeding about two miles from the creek, the regiment formed line of battle across the road, the One hundred and thirty-fourth in position second in line from the right of the brigade. This disposition being soon after changed, the One hundred and thirty-fourth formed line with the brigade on the left of the road, throwing out skirmishers to cover its front. This position was held without the regiment participating in the engagement going on to the right until 5 p. in., when, an advance being ordered, the regiment filed across the road, forming in line with the same position first taken; moved forward in direction of the firing, which at this time had become general, a distance of abQu~ 16 R R--.VOL Xxxviii, PT II Page 242 242 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [Ca& p. L. half a mile, the regiment being, during the last half of the ad- vance, under fire of the enemy; halted under orders thirty yards in rear of the Third Brigade, which had the advance line. Night closing in, the regiment constructed a temporary breast-work of loose timber in their front, and rested in line for the night. May 26, completed the fortification commenced the night previous, and con- tinued to hold the same position through this and the 27th day of May following. May 28, at 1 p. m. the regiment left its position of the two days previous, and advance dt o the first line of works, re- lieving the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volun- teers; threw out skirmishers from thirty to fifty yards in front. Remained in this position during the night; also during the day and night of the 29th of May following. About midnight of the 29th the enemy advanced a strong line beyond their works, with the evident intention of assailing our position. Being met, however, by a fierce discharge of grape and canister from the batteries on our left and a warm musketry fire from our works, the enemy were speedily re- pulsed an4 forced to retire within their works. May 30, relieved from the first line of works at 8 a. m. by the One hundred and fifty- fourth New York and retired to the third line, occupying the posi- tion evacuated by the regiment re]ieving; remained in this position until 12 m. of June 1. The corps being at this time relieved by the Fifteenth Army Corps, the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers left the ground occupied by it for the past seven days and moved with the brigade in the direction of Acworth; bivouacked for the night on the road leading to such place. June 2, moved with the brigade at 10 a. in., pursuing the direction of the day previous; went into camp to the rear of and left of the Twenty-third Army Corps; occupied this position the 3d, 4th, and 5th days of June following. June 6, moved with the brigade at 6 a. m. on the road leading to Marietta; halted at 2 p. in. and con- striicted a breast-work on the left of the road; went in camp to its rear, where the regiment still remains. The casualties of the regi- ment during the above period were 5 enlisted men wounded, none killed or missing. These casualties occurred during the advance made on the night of the 25th. I have the honor to be, captain, your obedient servant, ALLAN H. JACKSON, Lieutenant-Goioftel, Comdg. 134th New York Vols. Capt. C. C. BROWN, A. A. A. G., 2d Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. No. 227. Report of Gapt. Otis Guffin, One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Infantry. HEADQUARTERS 134TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, Atlanta, Ga., September 7, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to transmit the following report of movements and part taken in action by the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, from May 4, 1864, for the ap- proval of the brigade commander: The One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers broke camp at Lookout Valley, Teun., at 2p. m. on May 4, 1864, and marched Page 243 cni& i~. LI REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 243 over Lookout Mountain, halting at dark about six miles from the old camp, and bivouacked for the night. On the morning of the 5th marched at 8 a. m. and halted and bivouacked for the night at 7 p. m. Marched at daylight on the 6th, and went into camp at 6 p. m. On the 7th marched at 5 a. in.; passed Gordons Mills, and crossed Taylors Ridge and went into camp for the night at 8. p. m. Marched at 11 a. m. on the 8th toward Dug Gap. Arriving within about half a mile of the mountain, skirmishers were thrown out, and the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers formed line of battle and advanced to the base of the mountain. Rest- ing there for a few minutes, the regiment again pushed forward. Freqnent halts were necessary on account of the difficulties of the ascent. Arriving near the crest of the mountain, in accordance with orders received from brigade commander, the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers charged the enemy. Both offi- cers and men responded with alacrity, pressing forward with cheers, and gained the crest, but the enemy being strongly intrenched, and in large numbers, the regiment was forced to retire. Forniing again within about 100 yards of the crest, the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers again charged and reached the crest, but were again forced back to the ledge of rocks near the crest. Halting there for a Thort time, and being re-enforced by four companies of the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, in accordance with orders, another assault was made, but the enemy having re- ceived re-enforcements it was found impossible to take the position. The regiment then fell back to the ledge of rocks, and a desultory fire was kept up until 7 p. in., when, in accordance with orders from the brigade commander, the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers withdrew, under fire from Knaps (Pennsylvania) bat- tery, to the foot of the mountain, and soon after went into camp for the night. At 7 a. m. on the 9th the regiment went on picket, and remained there until 5 p. m. of the 10th, when they were relieved by the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, and joined the brigade and went into camp. On the 11th the regiment went on picket, relieving the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, and remained there until 3 p. m. of the 12th, when they were relieved by a portion of General McCooks cavalry command. Joined the brigade and marched at 4 p. in.; passed through Snake Creek Gap, and halted at 8 p. m. and bivouacked for the night. On the morning of the 13th moved for- ward and occupied a line of works until 11 p. m. of the 14th, at which time we moved to the left, and took position in earth-works. At 11 a. m~n. of the 15th the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers moved forward from the works and advanced in line, passing over three lines of battle, charged the enemy, and took position on a small ridge and fortified. Were relieved at dark, and retired to second line of works, where we remained for the night. On the 16th marched at daylight; crossed the Oostenaula River, and bivonacked for the night at Bryants Ferry. Marched at ip. m. on the 17th; halted for the night at 7 p. m. On the morning of the 18th marched at 4 a. in.; halted at 9 p. m. and went into camp for the night. Marched at daylight on the 19th; halted at 7 p. m. and went into camp near Cassville, Ga. Remained in camp the 20th, 21st, arid 22d. Marched at 7 a. m. on the 23d; crossed the Etowah River and camped for the night at 6 p. m. On the 24th marched at daylight; halted for the night at 7 p. m. Marched at 7 a. m. of th Page 244 244 TIlE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CRAP. L. 25th; crossed Pumpkin Vine Creek about 1 p. in.; formed and ad- vanced with the brigade; met the enemy and charged theni under a heavy fire of grape and canister; gained a position and fortified, and held the works until the 29th, when we advanced during the night, and threw up works. On the 30th the regiment was relieved by the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, and retired to the second line of works. On June 1 the One hundred and thirty- fourth New York Volunteers was relieved by a portion of the Fif- teenth Army Corps, and marched to the left, and went into camp in the woods, in the rear of the Twenty-third Corps. Remained in camp the 2d, 3d, 4th, and 5th. On the 6th moved forward and threw out skirmishers; found the enemy in earth-works; the regiment fortified and remained in works until the 14th, at which time the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers went on picket. Relieved from picket and advanced and fortified. Re- mained in works on the 15th. On the 16th advanced in front of works and fortified during the night. On the morning of the 17th, the enemy having retreated, the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, deployed as skirmishers for the brigade, ad- vanced and found the enemy strongly intrenched; halted and threw up works and remained in them until the 19th, when we advanced as skirmishers; halted and fortified. Were relieved on the 20th by the Third Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Corps. On the 21st were relieved by a part of the Fourth Corps; moved to the right and erected works. Skirmished with the enemy on the 22d and threw up works during the night. Strengthened the works on the 23d and held them during the 24th, 25th, and 26th. On the 27th were ordered to advance on the enemy near Kenesaw Mountain; charged under a heavy fire from the enemy; gained a position and fortified. Remained in works on the 28th, 29th, and 30th. Were re lieved by a portion of the Fourteenth Corps on July 1; moved to the right and relieved part of the Twenty-third Corps. On the 2d the regiment was employed in strengthening the works, and on the 3d, the enemy having retreated, the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers advanced as skirmishers; halted at 6 p. in. and went into camp for the night. Remained in camp on the 4th. Marched at 7 a. in. on the 5th; bivouacked for the night near Marietta, Ga. Marched at 8 a. in. on the 6th and halted at 5 p. in. for the night. Moved to the right on the 7th and went into camp near Nickajack Creek. Remained in camp until 5 p. in. of the 17th, when the regiment moved to the left and crossed the Chattahoochee River at Paces Ferry, and halted at 11 p. in. and bivouacked for the night. On the 18th advanced in line through woods; halted at 6 p. in. and threw up earth-works; bivouacked for the night. Advanced on the 19th and crossed Peach Tree Creek; skirmished with the enemy; fortified during the night. On the 20th moved forward from works and took position with the brigade. At about 3 p. in. the enemy made several era e assaults on our lines and the regiment was forced to retire a short distance; the enemy were repulsed and fell back; during the night the regiment fortified and bivouacked on the field. Remained in works on the 21st, and on the 22d advanced with the brigade and threw up earth-works near Atlanta, Ga. Re- mained in fortifications on the 23d, 24th, 25th, and 26th and erected new earth-works on the 27th, and advanced and occupied them. The One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers remained in Page 245 O~ip. L.] I~EPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CIJMBERLAND. 245 works near the city until 9 p. in. of the 25th, when, in accordance with orders, the regiment fell back to the Chattahoochee River and threw up fortifications near Paces Ferry and occupied them until 3p. m. of September 2, 1864, when the One hundred and thirty-fourth marched with the brigade and entered the city of Atlanta at 8p. in., where the regiment still remains. * I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, OTIS GUFFIN, Captain Company F, C~omr,nanding Regiment. Capt. T. H. LEE, A. A. A. G., 2d Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. No. 228. Report of Lieut. Col. Daniel B. Allen, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Infantry, of operations May 8. HDQRS. 154TH REGIMENT NEW PORK VOLUNTEERS, Near Dug Gap, Ga., May 9, 1864. COLONEL: I have the honor to submit the following report of my command during the engagement which took place at Dug Gap yesterday: The regiment fornied in line of battle at the foot of the mountain, with the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers and Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers on our right, and the Seventy-third Pennsylvania Volunteers on our left, and advanced up the mountain on the right of the road leading through Dug Gap. When we had reached a point about half way up the mountain the regiments on our right became separated from us, which occa- sioned the necessity of extending our line to the right, which greatly weakened it. We advanced steadily up the mountain and gained a position under a ledge of rocks at the crest. Here we halted a few moments for rest before making a charge upon the strong position in our front, and were constantly exposed to a severe enfilading fire from a position the enemy held on our right flank. I immediately ordered a bayonet charge, which was executed with the greatest heroism, and our colors were planted for an instant upon the crest, but the superior strength of the enemy as regards position and nuin- bers, both in front and on our right flank, rendered the greatest valor unavailing, and we were compelled to fall back with heavy loss. I then reformed my command and took up a position more to the right and on the left of the line which the One hundred and thirty- fourth New York and Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers had formed after being separated from us in our ascent of the moun- tain. Here we remained until dark, when I received orders to with- draw to the foot of the mountain. During the march previous to reaching the foot of the mountain three companies had been de- tached as skirmishers, and were not with the command at the time of the assault upon the crest of the mountain, and escaped with slight loss. Our loss, confined almost entirely to the remaining seven companies, consisting of about 135 men, was 8 killed, 42 * Nominal list of casualties accompanying this report shows 20 killed, 73 wounded, and 13 missing. Page 246 246 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. tCnxp L. wounded, and 14 missing. I cannot too highly commend the brav- ery displayed by both officers and men. During the action Colonel Jones was disabled, whence the command and the duty of making this report devolves upon me. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, DAN. B. ALLEN, Lient. Col. 154th New York Vols., Oomdg. Regiment. Col. A. BUSCHBECK, Commanding Second Brigade. No. 229. Report of Ala]. Lewis D. Warner, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Infantry. HEADQUARTERS 154TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, Atlanta, Ga., September 8, 1864. COLONEL: In obedience to instructions of circular of the 6th in- stant, I have the honor to transmit the following report of the part taken by the regiment now under my command in the various movements of the Army of Georgia, from May 4 to September 2, 1864: May 4, broke camp at 4 p. in., crossed the northeast slope of Lookout Mountain, and encamped in the valley of Chattanooga Creek; the regiment under the command of Col. P. II. Jones. May 5, marched at 8 a. in.; passed through Rossville Gap and encamped near Burr Oak Church; the regiment, being detailed as rear guard to the train, did not arrive at its encampment until near midnight. May 6, marched early and encamped near Pea Vine Church. May 7, marched early, passing Taylors Mill, and crossing Taylors Ridge at Gordons Springs Gap, and after marching six or seven miles toward Dalton encamped in line of battle in a thick wood. May 8, at 11 a. m. received orders to fall in at once and proceed on a reconnaissance; after proceeding about four miles we emerged from the woods in front of Rocky Face Ridge near Dug Gap, and it was understood that an assault was to be made upon the moun- tain, which was in possession of the enemy. The line of battle of the Second Brigade was formed as follows The One hundred and thirty-fourth New York on the right, then the Tventy-seventh Penn- sylvania, One hundred and fifty-fourth New York, and Seventy- third Pennsylvania, the One hundred and nineteenth New York in front as skirmishers. The Thirty-third New Jersey had not arrived upon the ground; the Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania was designated as the battalion of direction. These dispositions being made and the skirmish line re-enforced by a detachment from each regiment, Company G of the One hundred and fifty-fourth being thus deployed (the First Brigade, I understand, was upon our left), the advance was sounded and we crossed the open fields, which were intersected by several fences and a considerable creek, and over two ranges of foot-hills and found ourselves at the base of the main hill before we met with any resistance. Here, how- ever, we were met by a brisk fire of the enemy, who, firing from behind the rocks which crowned the summit of the ridge, could Page 247 CHAP. LI REPOHTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 247 without exposing themselves, deliberately pick off our meu as they toiled up the almost inaccessible side of the hill. After a short halt to recover somewhat their breath and divest themselves of superfluous o~arments, the One huudred and fifty-fourth, with the Seveuty-third Pennsylvania ou their left, moved straight up the hill, unchecked by the fearful shower of balls to which they were exposed. At length they reached the foot of the palisades which crown the summit, and under their partial cover halted to rest a moment ere they attempted the fearful exploit of mounting to the summit. Meanwhile the Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania aud Oue hundred aud thirty-fourth New York, on their right, had obliqued to the right, keeping partially covered by a false ridge which ran obliquely up the mountain, and a wide space was thus opened on our right and we were subjected to a flank fire much more deadly than that in front. At length the order was given to charge the precipice in our front, and most of our men succeeded in gaining a footing upon the top of the cliff. Our colors were firmly planted upon the summit, when the color bearer was shot through the head and instantly killed. Two others in succession shared the same fate as they attempted to seize the sacred emblem. The third was more fortunate and saved the colors. Our occupation of the crest was but momentary. Seeing the hopelessness (with the force that was there) of holding the position, Colonel Jones ordered a retreat, and the regiment fell back to the foot of the hill, having suffered a loss of 8 me~i killed, 42 wounded, and 6 missing, as per schedule hereunto annexed. * After getting our men together again, and helping off as far as we could our wounded, we reformed our lines and remained on the side of the mountain a little to the right of the point of our ascent until dark, when, in obedience to orders from Colonel Buschbeck, we withdrew, and at 10 p. m. bivouacked near the point of our first formation of the line of battle. Col- onel Jones was so seriously injured by a fall from the cliffs that he was sent to the rear, and the command devolved upon Lieut. Col. D. B. Allen. May 9, did not march, but merely changed camp to a more suitable location. In the evening we were moved back and placed in position in front of division headquarters, which we intreuched during the night, and where we remained until the morning of the 12th. May 12, marched to Snake Creek Gap, through which we passed, and bivouacked near its eastern ter- minus. May 13, were under arms at daylight, but owing to the number of troops upon the road we did not move until nearly 8 a. in., and then but a short distance, when we were obliged to halt by the roadside for the passage of other troops; marched toward Resaca about two miles, then turned to the left and took position behind some hastily constructed defenses, facing toward Dalton. May 14, remained in position until about 11 p. in., when we fell in and marched by our left to the west and north, and at 4 a. in. of the 15th halted and enjoyed a short rest. May 15, did not move until about 10 a. in., when we marched to our right a short dis- tance, then formed a line of battle and advanced to drive the enemy from a range of hills in our front. In this we were success- ful, the enemy retiring before us until nearly night, when they made a stand behind a strong line of works upon a hill higher than the rest. Our brigade was considerably scattered in conse- quence of the great number of troops who were forced to ma- * The schedules herein mentioned are nominal lists (omitted) Page 248 248 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. neuver upon a limited space of ground and in a dense wood. At dark the One hundred and fifty-fourth, with the Seventy-third and Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania as a support, was directed to relieve a portion of the front line (the right), which was in front of a re- doubt containing four pieces of artillery, from which the enemy had been driven, but which our boys were unable to remove. Our instructions were, after getting into position, to dig a road into the redoubt and take out the guns. We accordingly moved to the top of the hill and took position, the One hundred and fifty-fourth in front, the Twenty-seventh and Seventy-third in rear. After procur- ing the necessary tools a portion of the men were set at work digging a road into the front of the redoub,t, while another portion was occu- pied in bringing up rails from below and erecting a breast-work along our front. While engaged in this work the enemy, who were but a few yards in our front, but who since our arrival had remained quiet, suddenly opened a brisk fire upon our men, who not expect- ing an attack were somewhat surprised, and the two regiments in our rear fell back to the foot of the hill, as did a portion of the One hundred and fifty-fourth, principally those who were using the shovels or carrying the rails. The balance remained in their posi- tion, and I had formed those who fell back into line, and was about to return with them to the redoubt when Colonel Buschbeck ordered the remainder to be withdrawn, and we bivouacked at the foot of the hill. It was not cowardice which caused these meii to thus abandon their position. They were moved to the front after dark, and could obtain but a limited view of the position, or that of th~ enemy, the whole hill being covered with a dense forest. Our loss this day was 4 men wounded, as per Schedule B. May 16, the enemy having evacuated their works during the night, we were early on the march in pursuit, crossed the railroad and moved to the left of Resaca; crossed the north branch of the Oostenaula River by wading, and about 3 p. m. halted near the south branch of the same stream. Lieu- tenant-Colonel Allen having been taken sick this day the command of the regiment devolved upon me. Here I, with nearly my whole cominan d, was detailed to go up the river to Fields Ferry, some three or four miles, and bring down two ferry-boats, for the purpose of constructing a bridge for the passage of the troops and trains. On arriving at the ferry it was found to be above a very high dam, and it was agreed that it could not be got over with safety. I was there- fore directed by Colonel Asmussen to remain with my detachment and superintend the transportation of such troops and trains as he might send to this ferry. In obedience to this order, I remained at the ferry through the night. May 17, was relieved at 6 a. ni. and started to join the brigade, which had crossed below; arrived in camp at 10.30 a. in., and at 1 p. m. fell in and marched to Calhoun, where we bivouacked for the night. May 18, marched early and encamped near the village of Adairsville. May 19, the regiment was detailed to guard the ammunition train, which remained here nearly all day, starting out just before sunset, and about 10 p. m. parked one mile from Cassville, and the regiment bivouacked near by and one mile from the brigade; remained here uiitil the morning of May 23, when the regiment left camp at 3.30 a. in. and joined the brigade, which was to march at 4, but did not leave camp until 6; passed through Cassville and Cass Station, and directed our course toward the Etowah River, which we crossed on a pontoon bridge, and biv- ouacked near its southern bank. May 24, mardied at 6 a. m. Ma Page 249 cRAP. L.] 1~EP0I~Ts, ET0.~-AflI~iY OF Tilt OUMBERLAND. 249 25, marched at 6.45 a. in.; crossed Pumpkin Vine Creek at 10 a. in.; about 12 m. came to a halt, as our advance had encountered the en- emy. The One hundred and fifty-fourth was first formed on the left of the road, by division in mass, facing to the front, and then deployed facing to the left, and directed to erect a barricade in front of their position. A short time before sunset, line of battle was formed, the One hundred and fifty-fourth on the left of, and their right resting on, the road, the Thirty-third New Jersey on our left, One hundred and ninth Penn~ylvania on our right. In this forma- tion we advanced near two miles, driving the enemy steadily before us, until darkness put an end to the conflict, and our troops all lay upon their arms all night, ready jo repel any attack which the en- emy might make. May 26, the enemy having erected during the night a strong line of works about 200 yards in front of our position, we were directed at daylight to erect works to protect our front, and the One hundred and fifty-fourth went to work with the troops of the first line, and erected a line of works to cover the front of the first line, and then we erected a barricade in front of our own position, which was the second line, though but a few yards in rear of the first line. Here we remained through the day. May 27, remained in the same position as yesterday, which is the extreme left of the Twentieth and connects with the Fourth on our left; heavy skirmishing all day. Our artillery was in position this morning and opened on the enemy. May 28, this morning the enemy opened with artillery, which, how- ever, did but little damage; remained in position here until near night, when the regiment was moved to the right, and nearly all detailed to carry timber to build an advance line of works, which labor was continued through the night. May 29, the men were relieved at daylight and at once went to work and erected a work in front of their own position, where ~we remained through the day. May 30, this morning the One hundred and fifty-fourth re- lieved the One hundred and thirty-fourth in the front and threw out skirmishers to cover our front. At dark I directed my skirmishers to dig pits to shelter themselves from the enemys fire, which had not been done previously on this part of the line. I also directed them not to fire unless they saw something to fire at, and the result was the most quiet night since we have been in our present position. May 31. at 7 a. in. we were relieved by the Thirty-third New Jersey and fell back to the position previously occupied by that regiment, which was in rear of brigade headquarters. June 1, at 9 a. m. fifty men were detailed to cut material for abatis. At 12 m. we were relieved by troops from the Fifteenth Corp~, and moved to the left. After marching about six miles we bivouacked for the night, and the One hundred and fifty-fourth was detailed to picket the division front. It was near 10 p. m. ere the picket was posted, under the direction of Lieutenant-Colonel Fon- rat, division officer of the day. Our loss since May 15 has been 2 officers and 10 men wounded, as per Schedule C. June 2, at 11 a. m. received orders to withdraw the picket and join the brigade prepar- atory to a move. Marched about four miles and again encamped, where we remained until June 6. June 6, marched at 5.30 a. in., the One hundred and fifty-fourth leading the division; advanced about four miles and took position facing the south, which we at once proceeded to fortify, the Second Brigade in one line, the One hundred and nineteenth New York on the right and time Seventy- third Pennsylvania on the left of the One hundred and fifty-fourth Page 250 250 ThE ATLAN1~A CAMPAIGN. tCHAP. L. Remained here until the 14th, without anything of importance trans- piring. June 14, about 10 a. m. was ordered to fall in for picket. Marched out on ~the Acworth road about one mile; posted the picket, which was, however, hardly done, when I received orders to return to camp at once. which was done as soon as possible, and then the brigade moved out on the Marietta road about two miles and bivouacked near Pine Knob, which was occupied by the enemy. June 15, marched about 11 a. m. to the left of the position which the enemy evacuated last night. After moving abont one mile by the flank the brigade was formed in line of battle, and the One hun- dred and fifty-fourth deployed as skirmishers here to cover its front. In this order we advanced about half a mile, when, on reaching the crest of the high hill, we were met by a heavy fire from the enemys skirmishers, who were securely posted behiiid a strong line of de- tached pits not more than 250 yards in our front. Our boys each sprang to a tree, and returned the fire with spirit. In advancing up the hill, my line of skirmishers became separated somewhat from the Third Brigade, which was on our left, and the First, which was on the right, had crowded too far to the left, and I was ordered to move my men by the flank to the left, which. in their present position. was a perilous move, as they had no protection, except that afforded by the trees. The ordQr, however, was carried out, but with the loss of several men. After keeping up a brisk fire npon the enemy for about an hour they were driven from their defenses and our boys at once, with loud cheers, commenced the pursuit, which was kept up for about a mile, when we were brought to a halt by a heavy fire from a strong line of works, with abatis and heavy slashing in front, and where the enemy were in force. Such was the ardor and enthusiasm of our men, however, that many of them penetrated the slashing to the very foot of the abatis, from whence, after dark, they withdrew. Our lines, following closely behind the skirmishers, soon formed in front of the works, and a heavy fire was kept up far into the night. As fast as the skirmishers could be got in I formed my regiment in rear of the first line, where we rested until near midnight, when we were or- dered to the right to fill a space to the left of the First Brigade. Here we worked hard erecting breast-works until after daylight of the .16th, and were then marched back to our original position, where we remained during the day without defenses to protect us from the balls of the enemy. At dark we were ordered to the right to relieve the Seventy-third, and occupied nearly the whole night in building breast-works to protect us in this position. I also caused my skirmishers to take advantage of the darkness and for- tify their positions, which were much exposed to the enemys mus- ketry. Our loss dnrihg tl~ese two days was 4 men killed and 2 offi- cers and 19 men wounded, as per Schedule D. June 17, the enemy having evacuated their works during the night, we were early on the move; crossed the deserted works, and, after moving by the flank for one mile and a half, again found ourselves in the neighborhood of the enemy, who held a fortified position on a range of lulls some distance in our front; formed line of battle, brigade in two lines, One hundred and fifty-fourth on the right of the second line. In this order advanced about one mile, most of the distance through an almost impenetrable jungle. After emerging from this into an open field the brigade was placed in position in single line, and at dark erecte(l breast-works in front of the entire line, which occu Page 251 Cnip. L.] ItEPO1~TS, ETC.Ai~MY OF TH1~ OTYMBERLAND. 2~1 pied a large part of the night. June 18, remained here until the morning of the 19th. June 19, the enemy again having fallen back, we moved in pursuit, but at a very slow rate, in consequence of the state of the roads; advanced about two miles and again took posi- tion, the One hundred and fifty-fourth in support of our batteries, passing most of the night in intrenching and slashing. June 20, about 12 m. relieved the Third Brigade, which was on our right. June 21, at 7 a. m. was relieved by troops from the Fourth Corps and moved farther to the right, where we ere6ted a line of works to cover our front. June 22, about noon left our works and advanced about three-quarters of a mile across a wood in our front to the edge of a field On the opposite side ~he enemy appeared to be in force. Here we erected another line of works, and our boys did consider- able skirmishing in our front; under arms until nearly ufidnight, in anticipation of an attack. Remained here until the 27th, with no incident of importance, except the constant skirmishing. June 27, soon after daylight the brigade moved to the left, in front of the position of the First and Third Brigades, and then advanced some three-quarters of a mile, the One hundred and fifty-fourth on the right of the line. We advanced so far, ere the order to halt was given, that the right of the line was exposed to a flank fire from the enemys skirmishers, which rendered it necessary for me to change front to the rear on the left. As soon as we were in position we threw up breast-works to cover our front, which, from its proximity to the enemy, was much exposed, and especially our right. Re- mained here until the eve of the 30th. Our loss since the 16th of June is 1 man killed and [several] wounded, as per Schedule E. June 30, at dark we were relieved by troops of the Fourteenth Corps and moved to the rear and then to the right and relieved a portion of the Twenty-third Corps. This movement occupied nearly the whole night, it being 3 a. m. of July 1 when we got into position, which was in the second line, and on the right of the Powder Springs road. July 1, at daylight I was ordered to move my regiment out to the front line to fill a gap therein; remained there until 3 p. in., when I was relieved by troops of the Third Brigade and rejoine the econd Brigade in the second line. Just before night the brigade moved to the right to fill the gap between that and the Twenty-third Corps; repaired our works, slashed our works, & c. Remained here over the 2d. July 3, the enemy having again abandoned their works, we were early on the advance in the direction of the river. After some five or six miles we again found the enemy in position; took position in an open field in their front, the Second Brigade in the first line. Remained here over the 4th, with no incident, except the usual amount of skirmishing. July 5, the enemy having once more cleared the way, we advanced over their deserted XXToi.ks and marched to within two miles of the river, and near Nickajack Creek, and encamped. July 6, in the afternoon moved to the left, across the creek; and encamped, with prospects of remaining some days. July 7, moved camp to the front about three-quarters of a mile, and re- mained here until July 17, with no other duties than those of picket and ordinary camp policing, & c. July 17, broke camp at 4 p. m. and crosse(l the river at Paces Ferry upon the pontoon bridge, and encamped about midnight on the eastern bank. July 18, at 10 a. m. the brigade broke camp, and, crossing Nancys Creek, advanced by the flank about half a mile, and then formed line of battle, facing Page 252 252 TIlE ATLANTA CAMPATON. [CHAP. L. the south, in which formation advanced near two miles through a nearly impenetrable forest, the One hundred and fifty-fourth on the left of the brigade line, and connected on the left with the troops of the Third Division. Near sundown took position and proceeded to fortify, which work occupied fully one-half of the night. July 19, marched in the direction of Peach Tree Creek, which we crossed late in the afternoon, and took position on a hill in the front, which we proceeded to fortify; the One hundred and fifty-fourth was in the reserve; labor of fortifying occupied a good part of the night. July 20, about 7 a. m. moved out about half a mile to the front, rested two hours, and then advanced to a position near the foot of the eminence on which our front line rested, with artillery support. The Second Brigade was in the reserve in two lines, the One hundred and fifty-fourth in the second line and on the left of the One hun- dred and thirty-fourth, which was on the right. The Thirty-third New Jersey formed the right of the first line of the brigade. This regiment being ordered to the front, the One hundred ar1d thirty- fourth and One hundred and fifty-fourth formed the only support of the first line, which was on the top of the hill, with no intrench- ments in their front. When the firing commenced these two regi- ments advanced up the hill to the support of the first line, obliquing considerably to the right, so that the right of the One hundred and thirty-fourth covered the extreme right of the line. The men were here ordered to lie down with their arms in their hands. Not many moments had elapsed before the enemy attacked our front and flank in strong force. The first line at once gave way before the fire which was hurled against it, and fell back in confusion through our lines, to which their panic was communicated, and the whole right of the line retreated to the foot of the hill and back to the position we left in the morning. Lieutenant-Colonel Allen, who had been in comman(1 of the regiment, being too much exhausted for duty, I here collected the men together, reformed my lines, and moved out to a position on the left of the First Division, which we at once pro- ceeded to fortify, and where we remained until the morning of the 22d. Our loss this day was 1 man killed, 1 officer and 4 men wounded, and 1 man missing, as per Schedule F. July 22, the en- emy having again retired from our front, we were early on the move, and advanced and took position in front of the defenses proper of the city, behind which the enemy had retired. Here we proceeded at once to intrench our entire front; cut down the timber which might shelter the enemy in an attack upon our works. Re- mained here until the 26th, engaged in picket, fatigue, and camp duties. July 26, after dark we moved into a new line of works, which had been in process of constrnction for several days, about 400 yards in front of our former position; the One hundred and fifty-fourth was third in line from the right, the One hundred and thirty-fourth on our right, and the One hundred and ninth Penn- sylvania on our left. Here we remained until the evening of Au- gust 25, without any event occurring of sufficient importance to note. August 25, at daylight the One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania, which was on our left, was detailed to accompany the pioneer train, and I extended my tents so as to hide from the enemy the change which had been made. After dark the whole line packed up, and at 9 p. m. left their works and marched to Paces Ferry, arriving there a little after daylight of the 26th. August 26, heavy detail fro Page 253 253 OBAI~. Li REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. the regiment with axes, slashing along the road in front of the posi- tion of the Third Brigade. In afternoon moved to the right and took position on a sharp knoll, the regiment forming the left of the brigade; built a strong line of works on our front, and established a camp in rear. Remained here until noon of the 29th, fixing up camp, and furnishing heavy details as axmen in the extensive slash- ings in our front and right. August 29, at 12 m. ordered to strike onr tents and move to the left of the First Brigade, which was on our right, to relieve a portion of that brigade; moved to the desig- nated position and at once proceeded to intrench, lay out camp, & c. Our regiment here occupied four detached works, and the camp was much extended. Remained here until September 2, each day making heavy details for slashing the timber in our front, policing camp, & c. September 2, at 12 m. received orders to pack up at once and join the brigade, which was to march to Atlanta immediately; struck tents and joined the brigade on the main road from the ferry; was directed to march in rear of the artillery; in this order entered the city just after dark, and bivouacked for the night near the City Hall. At the engagements of May 8, 15, and July 2 I was not in command of the regiment, Colonel Jones being in command on the first and Lieutenant-Colonel Allen on the last two occasions. * All of which is respectfully submitted. L. D. WARNER, Major, Commanding 154th New York Volunteers. Col. G. W. MINDIL, Comdg. Second Brig., Second Div., 20th Army Corps. No. 230. Report of Lieut. ~Jol. August Riedt, Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Infantry, of operations May 4-22. HDQR5. TWENTY-SEvENTH REGT. PENNSYLVANIA VOLS., Near Cassville, Ga., May 22, 1864. SIR: According to orders received, I have the honor to submit herewith the official report of the movements and actions from May 4, the time the Twenty-seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers left the camp at Lookout Station, to May 21, 1864, in so far as it affects said Twenty-seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. May 4, the regiment received orders to march in the afternoon and to join the brigade at the foot of Lookout Mountain, and had to fol- low the One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers. Look- out Mountain was crossed on the mountain road and the brigade continued marching on the road leading to Rossville; at about seven miles distant from Lookout Valley camp, the regiment encamped for the night. May 5, the regiment marched about ten miles on the road toward La Fayette, Ga., and had to follow the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers on the march; the camp was ordered on a hill fronting the road. May 6, the regiment received orders to start at 5 a. in., it having the advance of the brigade and division. Two * Nominal list of casualties accompanying this report shows 14 killed, 94 wounded, and 7 missing Page 254 254 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [Ca& r. L. companies had to form the advanced guard; the march was directed toward Pea Vine Church, a distance of seven miles, where the regi- ment encamped for the night. May 7, the regiment started at 5 a. in.; had to follow the Seventy-third Pennsylvania Volunteers; the march was directed toward Mitchells Tannery, and from there to Gordons Springs, near which the regiment encamped, a distance of twelve miles; the regiment had also to lead the ammunition train over a high ridge. May 8, at about 10 a. in., when the regiment was still encamped near Gordons Springs, orders were received to march at once and to follow the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, also to detach two officers and sixty enlisted men to the ammunition train and provost guard, so that the regiment mustered only 135 muskets; the march was directed toward Mill Creek, Ga.; when arrived there, at once several shots were heard and our ad- vance guard had to skirmish with some rebel sharpshooters; line of battle was formed. On the right of the regiment was the One hun- dred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, and on the left the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, and then the whole line advanced with skirmishers in front toward Rocky Face Ridge. The slope of the ridge on which the regiment advanced was the steepest and very rocky, so that the men had partly, one by one, to climb up till it reached the largest rocks, then it became impossi- ble for three-fourths of the regiment to advance farther, although it was several times tried to charge with the One hundred and thirty- fourth New York Volunteers together. The other fourth of the regiment, however, went arQund the slope with the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers and charged with them np to the mountain, but they also failed to reach the very summit on ac- count of large rocks and the heavy fire of the enemy. The rebel sharpshooters kept up all the time a very lively fire; however the regiment maintained its position till after sundown, at about 7.30 p. in., when the regiment received orders to fall back toward the road and to rally again. This was done without pursuit; for the night the regiment was formed in line of battle fronting Mill Creek and camped there. The loss in the fight from the Twenty-seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers was 1 man killed, 3 men se- verely wounded, and 3 men slightly wounded. May 9, the regi- ment changed camp and remained in the wood during the day. At about 9.30 p. m. the regiment was ordered to march to division headquarters and to build rifle-pits there between the One hun- dred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, on the left, and the One hundred and second New York Volunteers, on the right, front- ing toward Rocky Face Ridge. May 10, the regiment remained on the same place. May 11, the regiment remained on the same place. May 12, the regiment marched toward Snake [Creek] Gap, a distance of fourteen miles, and remained there for the night. May 13. the regiment marched three miles on the road toward Resaca, Ga., where heavy firing was heard. The brigade formed several lines, the regi- ment being in the front line; at sundown we had to change position and had to occupy the rifle-pits built by the First Division of the corps. On the right of the regiment w~as the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, on the left the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York. During the whole night the regiment remained there. May 14, during the day the regiment had still the same position, but at sundown the Second Brigade had to occupy the same room here- tofore occupied by the whole division, and the regiment had, accord- Page 255 On~. LI REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF TIlE CUMBERLAND. 255 ingly, to move farther to the right and to take larger intervals between each file. May 15, at abont 12 oclock in the night the reg- iment received orders to march forthwith on the road toward Dalton, a distance of eight miles, where w6 met, at about 3 a. in., the other two brigades of the division, drawn up in line of battle, front toward Dalton. Here we remained during the morning. At about noon the regiment received orders to prepare either to move or to fight, when at once the divisioii marched along the road toward Resaca, where we were formed in several lines, liii e regiment in the rear of the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, under heavy fire from the enemy. Several hills were takqn possession of. The regiment was stationed in reserve on the hill next to the captured rebel battery during the evening till 12 oclock. May 16, at about 1 oclock in the morning, the regiment received orders to march with the One hun- dred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers and Seventy-third Penn- sylvania Volunteers to the hill in front to relieve the other troops there. This was done, and a strong working party f6rthwith detailed to build, under the protection of skirmishers, rifle-pits. The enemy was then not twenty rods from us. The three regiments were formed in three lines, with only a few paces intervals, one after the other. The regiment had to detail about fifty men to build rifle- p its not five paces from the rebel guns. The men were ordered to leave their arms and knapsacks behiiA and to carry fence rails up to the summit. When busied about a quarter of an hour with this, the enemy outflanked at once and Qred volley after volley into us. The skirmishers in front jumped forthwith over the rifle-pits, the working parties, without any arms, fell back on the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York and Seventy-third Pennsylvania Volun- teers, and brought them in confusion, so that they were compelled to fall back, and the Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers also. Arrived at the foot of the hill it was tried to rally the men again, but without success, as shot after shot fell upon us from our right, and we were ordered to form again on the top of the next hill and to await daybreak. The men of the working party went back before daylight and took their arms and knapsacks along, it having been made known that the enemy had withdrawn. At about 8 a. m. the regiment marched with the brigade and division in pursuit of the enemy, during which march two creeks were to be crossed, and for the night the regiment encamped on the other side of the last creek, where the regiment had to furnish the pickets for the night. May 17, the regiment, being in the rear of the brigade, marched to Peters plantation, a distance of eight miles, where it encamped. May 18, the regiment was ordered to march in the rear of the division train a distance of eight miles; the train parked for the night (place un- known). May 19, the regiment followed in rear of the division train and marched nine miles, where the train parked; distance, nine miles. May 20, the train, and, therefore, the regiment, remained on the same place. May 21, the regiment followed the division train toward Cass- ville, where the train parked; distance, eight miles. All of which is to the present date. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, AUGUST RJEDT, Lieut. Cot., Comdg. Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Vols. Capt. C. C. BROWN, A. A. A. G., 2d Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army corps Page 256 256 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. No. 231. Reports of Maj. Charles C. Cresson, Seven/y-third Pennsylvania Infantry. HDQRS. 73D REGT. PENNSYLVANIA VETERAN VoLs., lIfay 9, 1864. CAPTAIN: I would most respectfully submit the following report of the part taken in the action at Mill Creek, Ga., May 8, 1864: Our regiment was formed in line of battle on the left of the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, being the extreme left of the brigade. The regiment marched forward, the center resting on the road leading over the mountain, the regiment pro- ceeding slowly on account of the steepness of the mountain occa- sionally resting. On moving forward, the skirmishers kept up a continuous firing when within about twenty yards of the crest of the mountain; the regiment halted here and an incessant firing was kept up. We were here about fifteen minutes, when the regiment on the right (Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers) broke, caus- ing the Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers to fall back to the front of the mountain, where the regiment was again formed in line of battle, and ordered up the mountain again to the right, to the assistance of the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers. Reaching the crest of the mountain, I here received orders to hold possession of the mountain while the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers and Thirty-third New Jer- sey Volunteers made an attack on the4 enemy on the right. About 7 p. m. I received orders to fall back slowly; moving to the right, the regiment reported to Col. A. Buschbeck, commanding Second Brigade, Second Division, who ordered the regiment to proceed to the division hospital; there camped and furnished picket. I am, captain, most respectfully, your obedient servant, CHAS. C. CRESSON, ]IIaj., C~omdg. Seventy-third Regt. Pennsylvania Vet. Vols. Capt. C. C. BROWN, A. A. A. G., 2d Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. HDQRS. 73D REGT. PENNSYLVANIA VETERAN VoLs., Near Cassville, Ga., ]liliay 21, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following incidents transpiring in the Seventy-third Regiment Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers since May 8, 1864: May 9, remained in camp at division hospital, furnishing pickets; about 5 p. m. reported to brigade headquarters; men on duty most of the night throwing up breast-works. May 10, men still employed in finishing the breast-works. May 11, the reginient was ordered on picket duty, the regiment being divided, half picketing in the rear and the other half in the front. May 12, ~iarched at about 8 a. in., the half of the regiment doing picket in the rear the day previous marched with the brigade, the other half, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Jackson, acted as wagon guard, joining the bri- gade at about 9 p. m. May 13, marched at about 11 a. in.; encamped at about 9 p. m. behind the breast-works. May 14. remained mac- tive behind the breast-works; received orders to march at about 1 Page 257 C~. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 257 p. in., marching toward the left of the line; encamped about 4 a. m. May 15, 1864. May 15, the regiment broke camp about 10 a. in.; marched forward and arrived at the scene of action about 1 p. in., formed line of battle, and ordered on the left of the One hun- dred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers; brigade moved for- ward to the support of the Third Division, the regiment moving np the hill, arriving at a line of breast-works. The regiment was here ordered to halt and remain in the works; remained here until about 9 p. in., when the regiment, together with the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers and Twenty-seventh Pennsylva- nia Volunteers, was ordered out to relieve the One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, and One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, who were out on the front line. The regiment here remained until about 1 p. m. While here the regiment assisted in hauling from the fort 4 guns captured from the enemy. The regiment was ordered back and encamped on the hill. During this day the regiment lost 5 men severely wounded. May 16, the regi- mnent moved with the corps, nothing of interest transpiring. May 17, 18, and 19, on the march, nothing of interest transpiring. May 20, marched at about 8 a. in.; arrived near Cassville, Ga., and went into camp at about 8 p. m. May 21, received orders for the men to make themselves comfortable and prepare for further movements. I am, captain, your most obedient servant, CHAS. C. CRESSON, i1ft~j., Gomdg. Seventy-third Regt. Pennsylvania Vet. Vols. Capt. C. C. BROWN, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 2d Brig., 2d Div., 20th Corps. HDQRs. 73D REGT. PENNSYLVANIA VETERAN VoLs., June 9, 1864. CAPTAIN: In compliance with orders received from headquarters, I hereby submit a report of the Seventy-third Regiment [Pennsyl- vania] Veteran Volunteers from May 19 to June 7, 1864. May 19, camped near Cassville. May 20, still in camp the regi- ment engaged in cleaning; men comfortable. May 211, still in camp; received orders to make preparations for twenty days march. May 22, still in camp; regiment inspected by Brigadier-General Geary, commanding Second Division; received censure for the general bad condition of the regiment. May 23, marched about 8 a. mm; brigade encamped in the woods; regiment goes on picket; pickets connect- ing on the right with pickets of the Third Division, on the left with pickets of the First Division; furnished effective force report. May 24, relieved from picket and marched about 5 a. in.; marched during the day; encamped about 7 p. in. in the woods. May 25, marched about 6 a. in.; the advance met with the enemy about 11.30 a. in.; the regiment erected breast-works on left of road near Pump- kin Vine Creek, and near Dallas, Ga.; ordered into line of battle about 6 p. in., connecting on the right with the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, on the left by the One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers; adv%nced about three- quarters of a mile in line of battle; came up with the advance line, and was slightly engaged, when it becoming dark the firing ceased; 17 R RVOL XXXVIII, PT I Page 258 258 TIlE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. moved back a short distance; regiment laid on arms during the night; lost 6 men seriously wounded. May 26, engaged in throw- ing up breast-works; regiment in second line of battle. May 27, still in position; the day previous 4 men seriously wounded; fur- nished field returns. May 28, still in position; the enemy shell us, using shrapnel and percussion-shell, seriously wounding 3 men; about 7 p. m. changed our position about 100 yards to the right on the same line. May 29, still in same position; 1 man slightly wounded. May 30, moved into front line of rifle-pits, relieving One lfundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers; threw out skirmishers to the front about S p. in.; detachment Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers transferred from the Seventy-third Penn- sylvania Veteran Volunteers to One hundred and ninth Penftsyl- vania Veteran Volunteers. May 31, relieved by Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers about 8 a. in.; regiment takes position in third line of battle. June 1, relieved about 10 a. m. by regiment from Fifteenth Army Corps; moved to the left about two miles; encamped in the woods for the night. June 2, marched about 11 a. in., encamped about 3 p. in. in the woods for the night. June 3, still in camp. June 4, still in camp. June 5, still in camp; received orders to be ready to march at a moments notice; regimental inspection and inspection report. June 6, marched at 5.30 a. m. ; halted about 2 p. m. in the woods to left of road leading to Marietta; built breast-works. June 7, still in camp. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, CHAS. C. CRESSON, Maj., Gomdg. Seventy-third Regt. Pennsylvania Vet. Vols. Capt. C. C. BROWN. Actg. Asst. A~jt. Gen., 2d Brig., 2d Div., 20th Corps. HDQRS. 73D REGT. PENNSYLVANIA VETERAN VOLS., Near Atlanta, Ga., September 8, 1864. SIR: In pursuance of orders received from headquarters September 6, 1864, I would most respectfully submit the following report: The regiment broke camp at Lookout Valley, Tenn., on the after- noon of May 4 at 4 oclock; crossed Lookout Mountain and marched about four miles, and camped for the night at 7 p. in.; resumed the march on the following morning about 8 oclock. Nothing of in- terest during 5th; camped about 5 p. m. Resumed march about 8 a. in.; marched throughout the day of May 6; halted about 9 p. in.; the regiment was placed on picket. Was relieved from picket the morning of the 7th about 5 oclock; marched throughout the day, and camped about 6 p. m. Resumed the march on the morning of the 8th, about 7 oclock, coming up with the enemy at Dug Gap. About 11 a. m. formed in line of battle on the edge of the woods, right resting on the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Vol- unteers, the left of the regiment being the extreme left of the bri- gade, and making no connection, marched forward, passing through a small creek. Reaching the foot of the hill, received orders from Colonel Buschbeck, commanding brigade, to have my center rest- ing on a road running through the gap; met with no opposition until we arrived at the foot of the second hill, from which the enemy poured a heavy fire, through which we advanced until within about twenty yards of the crest, where the regiment halted, it be- Page 259 CH~. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 259 ing impossible to move forward on account of loose rocks and steepness of the hill. On account of the heavy fire to which the regiment was exposed, it fell back to the foot of the hill, where the regiment was formed, and received orders to advance np the ridge to the right to the snpport of the One hundred and thirty- fourth New York Volunteers. Reaching the crest, I here received or(lers to hold my position. About 7 p. m. received orders to fall back to the base of the hill; after falling back, I reported to Col- onel Buschbeck, commanding brigade, who ordered me to proceed to Second Division hospital and picket the road leading to the gap. In this enga~ement regiment lost 1 killed, 37 wounded, and 3 miss- ing. Remained in camp on the 9th of May until 5 p. in., when I re- ceived or(lers to report with my regiment to the brigade, and went into camp; regiment employed all night in erecting breast-works. Remained in same position on the 10th, working on fortificatiofis. On the 11th regiment went on picket. Relieved from picket on the 12th at 8 a. m. and resumed march; emicamped for the night in open field about 8 p. in. Resumed march on the 13th about 11 a. m, ; halted about 9 p. m. and finished some partly constructed breast-works. On time 14th remained behind works until 10 p. in., when we moved about five umiles to the left; halted about 4 oclock oim the morning of the 15th and resumed march about S a. in., and marched about two miles to the left; halted about 1 p. m. and formed line of battle, the right of the regiument resting on the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, and left on Twenty~seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers; moved forward to a hill in our front, when we halted behind a small breast-work, where we remained for a short time, amid moved again forward to support of Third Division, reaching the left of next hill, where we remained until about 9 p. in., when I received orders, with One hundred an(l fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, to relieve the One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Vet- erami Volunteers, One hundred and nineteenth and O~ne hundred amid thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, who were in the front line. About 12 m. the enemy opened a brisk fire, without any effect. The regiment here assisted in bringing four guns from a small fort which was captured from the eneihy. At daylight of the 16th we were ordered back, and took our former position. In this engagement the reginment lost 5 enlisted men wounded. Resumed our march about 8 a. m. On the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th were on the march~ nothing of interest transpiring; camped near Cassville, Ga. 21st, 22d, in camp. On the 22d inspected by Brigadier-General Geary, com- mnanding Second Divisiomi; received orders to prepare for twenty days march. Broke camp about 8 a. m. on the 23d and resumed march; halted about 5 p. um. amid regimemit placed on picket. Re- lieved Oii the 24th; 5 a. m. caine up with the enemy; 11 a. m. threw up temporary breast-works; formed in line of battle about 6 p. in., right resting on One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Veteran Vol- unteers, amid left on One hundred and nineteenth New York Volun- teers; moved forward and joined the first line. It becoming dusk, received orders from brigade commander, Col. J. T. Lockman, to remain in my position then occupied. The enemy fired into thD regimemit with canister. On the niorning of the 26th we changed position to tIme right and commenced erecting breast-works. On the 27th 28th, and 29th regiment remained in breast-works in front of Dallas, under fire of the enemys batteries. On the morning of the 30th changed our position to the right and front line, relieving th Page 260 260 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers. On the morning of the 31st was relieved and ordered to the rear line of works. On the morning of June 1 was relieved by a regiment of the Fif- teenth Corps, and moved four miles to the left of an old position. The regiment lost in this engagement 14 enlisted men wounded. Marched June 2 at 11 a. in., and encamped about 3 p. m. in the woods. During June 3, 4, and 5 were lying in camp, nothing of interest transpiring. Marched about 5 a. m. on the morning of the 6th; halted at 2 p. m. and were building breast-works. During Juiie 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in camp near Allatoona Creek. On the morning of June 12 received orders to march to the rear, for the purpose of guarding the wagon train; moved back, selected a posi- tion, and erecting breast-works remained here June 13. On the morning of June 14 received orders to rejoin brigade, and encamped about 4 p. m. On June 15 marched about half a mile. We formed in line of battle, the Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers being the extreme right of the brigade; connected on the left by One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers; moved forward along the crest of a hill, when orders came to march straight forward. In gaining the summit of a hill in our direct front, we were met by the enemys skirmishers, who poured a very heavy fire into our lines. The skirmishers received orders to move forward at double-quick, driving the enemys skirmishers back. Our skirmishers rejoining our main line, we moved forward, driving the enemy into their works. We receive~1 orders to halt, and coin- menced a heavy fire, engaging the enemy from their works. It be- coming dark, all heavy firing ceased, and during the night received orders to fortify our position. On the morning of the 16th the firing again opened quite heavily. Duriiig the night the regiment to my right was withdrawn. The enemy advaiiced their skirmishers and compelled my line to move back to a new position, where we re- mained during the day. In this engagement I am compelled to mention the loss of Capt. Henry Hess, Company H, Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, who was a brave and efficient officer. In him the regiment [lost] one of its best soldiers. Capt. Samuel D. Miller, of Company B, and Lieut. A. Harlfinger were severely wounded. In this engagement the regiment suffered se- verely, losing 3 commissioned officers and 36 enlisted men wounded, and 2 enlisted men killed. During the night of the 16th the enemy left. On the morning of the 17th again resumed march, coming up with the enemy at 11 a. in.; formed in second line of battle, connecting on the right [with] One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, on the left with One hundred and ninth Pennsyl- vania Veteran Volunteers; advancing about 300 yards, halted and commenced erecting breast-works. During the 18th remained in breast-works. On the 19th the enemy retreated. We advanced and halted about 2 p. m. On the 20th moved to the right, relieving part of the First Division. On the 21st was relieved at 8 a. m. by the Fourth Corps, and moved slightly to the right. On the 22d moved forward into line, taking position on edge of woods; erected breast- works and moved slightly to the right. From the 23d to 26th re- mained in position near Kenesaw Mountain. On the 27th moved to the left of the line and advanced over the works in line of battle, and advanced in line of battle over an open field, advancing through the woods; halted on the edge and erected breast-works. Durin Page 261 C~. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBEELAND. 261 the 28th and 29th remained in position to the right of Kenesaw Moun- tain. On the 30th moved forward to right, relieving the Twenty- third Corps. July 1 and 2, remained in position behind breast-works. On the 3d moved forward and formed in line of battle in open field. On the 4th remained in camp~ On the 5th moved forward and camped for the night at 7 p. m. On the 6th marched to Browns Mill. On the 7th marched to Nickajack Creek. From the 8th to 17th re- mained in camp near Nickajack Creek. On the 17th left camp about 2 p. in., crossed Chattahoochee River at Paces Ferry; about 9 p. m. encamped for the night about two mj~es on the south side of the river. Oii the 18th moved forward, halted about 10 p. in.; erected breast-works. On the 19th moved forward, crossed Peach Tree Cr~k about 11 a. in., and erected breast-works. On the 20th moved forward on the Atlanta road about half a mile; here halted in the woods and stacked arms; about 3 p. m. a heavy firing opened in my immediate front. In absence of orders, Colonel Jones being on a reconnaissance with Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, I moved forward and took position in rear of the One hundred and forty-sev- enth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, who were supporting the Thirteenth New York Artillery. A heavy fire being upon my flanks, I moved my regiment back about eighty yards, then changed position to the right, and moved forward to a small work in our front. Here we engaged the enemy for some two and a half hours, when they were compelled to fall back. I remained in position, and being separated from my brigade, I reported my proceedings to General Geary, commanding Second Division, who ordered me to remain where I was. The Sixtieth New York Volunteers having been ordered up, I moved to the right and erected breast-works. In this engagement the regiment had 1 commis~ioned officer and 7 enlisted - men wounded, and 3 missing. On the 21st remained in position of the day previous. On the 22d moved forwai~d and took up position in front of Atlanta; erected breast-works 6n the Peach Tree Creek road. From the 23d to 26th remained in breast-works. On the 27th ad- vanced one-quarter of a mile and erected a new line of works. From the 28th of July to 24th of August in breast-works in front of At- lanta, nothing of particular notice occnrring, the enemy shelling our works without doing any injury. On August 25 marched to the Chattahoochee River near Paces Ferry. On the 26th the regiment was placed on the Buck Head road on picket. About 10 a. m. the advanced sentinel was fired upon by the enemys cavalry. There being but a small force they were soon repulsed. Abont 4 p. m. the enemy advanced in a heavy skirmish line and drove the outpost back to the main picket-line, the enemy firing a heavy volley. A general fire was opened along the whole line, which was continued until dark when the enemy fell back. About 9 p. in. the regiment was relieved by the Third Brigade of the Second Division and reported to the brigade. On the 27th erected breast-works. On the 28th moved forward about f20. yards and erected a new line of works. From August 29 to September 1 in camp and building fortifications. Sep- tember 2 received [orders] at 2 p. in. to march, and arrived at At- lanta 7 p. in. CHAS. C. CRESSON, Major, Gomdg. Seventy-third Pennsylvania Vet. Vols. Capt. THOMAS H. LEE, A. A. A. G., 2d Brig., 2c1 Div., 20th Army Corps Page 262 262 TflE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. tCHA~. L No. 232. Reports of Capt. Frederick L. Gimber, One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Infantry, of operations May 7-Ju,ie 7. HDQRS. 109TH REGT. PENNSYLVANIA VETERAN VoLs. Near Cassville, Ga., May 21, 1864. CAPTAIN: In compliance with orders, I have the honor to report the part taken by my command since the 8th instant. On the 7th instant my command was detailed as wagon guard to the train by order of the general commanding division; marched to junction of Ringgold road where, by order of Colonel Ireland, commanding Third Brigade, we halted for Parkers supply train; arrived at camp, Woods Station, where the Twentieth Army Corps train went into park; reported to Lieutenant-Colonel Le Diic, chief quartermaster, and received an order from Major-General Hooker to take command of all the guards with the train and report daily; posted pickets on the different roads and took other precautionary measures for the safety of the train. May 8, train moved at about o p. in., the First and Third Division trains taking the road over the mountain near the station, and Second Division train going by way of Gordons Gap in Taylors Ridge; divided my command in three detachments as guards to the train. I rode along the whole train and remained with the advanced guard, arriving at and parking at Buzzard Roost. Directions given to Lieutenant Grove to follow corps train. May 9, regiment camped near the train; I threw out pickets around it. In the afternoon received an order from Major- General Hooker relieving me from guard of the corps train. May 10, reported to division headquar~ers, asking for instructions; orders received through Captain Wilson to report to Second Brigade at as early an hour as possible the next morning; issued orders for the regiment to move at 4 a. m. on the 11th instant. May 11, the regi- ment did not move till 5.4~ a. in.., in consequence of General Butter- fields division occupying the road. In passing to the front reported to Colonel Buschbeck, commanding brigade, and assigned a posi- tion behind breast-works. At night received an order to march at 7 a. m. next morning. May 12, marched at 7 a. in., taking the road through Snake [Creek] Gap; proceeded to the mouth of the gap, where we halted amid filed in behind breast-works; remained in that position for a short time, when we changed our position to a field beyond the works, and camped for the night; furnished one cap- tain and eighty-five men for picket duty. May 13, regiment under arms to move; the division lay along the road till 2 p. in., when we moved to the front, marching about three miles, filed into a field, taking up position in line of battle on the right of the division. At dark moved out by the left flank and occupied breast-works on the left of the brigade; the men occupied till 11 p. in. in erecting breast-works to cover our left flank. May 14, 4 p. in. received orders to move at a moments notice; part of the brigade having left, I was ordered to extend my line in the breast-works so as to cover the space occupied by the troops which had left; regiment marched about 11 p. in., taking a circuitous route; marched about eight miles and joined the division at 4 a. mu.; stacked arms and camped in mass with the brigade. May 15, received orders to be ready for action in a moments notice; moved atout 10.30 a. mm, filing through a broken path and finally brought into line of battle, advancimig under a heavy fire of musketry and shells; lost the bri . Page 263 ChAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 263 gade for a short time, when Captain Davis, of General Gearys staff, piloted me there and was ordered to lie down; remained in that position for a short time under the fire of the enemys shells, when the lines were rearranged under the personal superintendence of Generals Hooker and Butterfield. I was ordered with my command to support the Thirty-third New Jersey, which advanced up the hill at a charge, and was met by a tremendous fire, breaking them in disorder and running through my line, completely sweeping away my left wing. The right, however, advanced until the front lines halted, my men lying down. After an elapse of about an hour the enemy attempted to outflank the Thirty-third and One hun- dred and ninth, but were handsomely repulsed by the Thirty-third New Jersey. So heavy were our lines that the advance was fired into by some of the other lines, both on the rear and flanks. Or- ders received from Colonel Lockman to join his command, which was complied with, the regiment taking position in rear of the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers; reported to Colonel Cobham, commanding Third Brigade, who asked me to remain to support him, just as we were about to be relieved. I did so, my men lying down until the guns in the fort were brought off, when the troops all moved back to the division camp, our brigade lying along the Atlanta road; this about 3.30 a. m. on the morning of the 16th instant. But few rounds of ammunition were expended by the men of my command in consequence of being in a second line; those that were fired were at sharpshooters concealed in the trees. Our loss was 1 killed and 7 wounded. May 16, rebels in full retreat, our corps moving after them. We crossed Catoosa [Oos- tenaula ?J River, the men fording it, water coming up to their waists; arrived at the Coosawattee River, and crossed on flat-boats; en- camped in the woods on this side of the river. May 17, moved about noon, marched about eight miles. and encamped for the night on Richard Peters farm. May 18, broke camp at 4 a. in., marched about eighteen miles; encamped on Duffs farm about 9. p. in. May 19, left camp about 6 a. in., marched by roads through woods. At 1 p. in. halted for dinner, moved about 2 p. in., and shortly after was ordered to send out four companies as skirmishers; the remainder of the regiment marching out in line of battle, supporting them. Skirmishers ordered in; moved across a field and took position on~ the slope of a hill; furnished a picket detail of three officers and seventy-five men; encamped in coLumn, closed at half distance. I have the honor to remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, FREDERICK L. GIMBER, Captain, Commanding Regiment. Capt. C. C. BROWN, A. A. A. G., 2d Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. HDQRS. 109TH REGT. PENNSYLVANIA VET. VOL. INFTY., In the Field, Ga., June 11, 1864. CAPTAIN: In obedience to circular from division headquarters, I have the honor to submit the following report of the movements and p art taken by my regiment in the recent engagements embrac- ing t hetime from May 19 to June 7, 1864, both inclusive: Thursday, May 19, 1864, moved about 6 a. in., marching slowly through by-roads, our front being covered by our skirmishers; made Page 264 264 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. (CHAP. L. about six miles, when we halted an hour in a woods for dinner. We again moved; sent out four companies as skirmishers, balance of regiment supporting them. Skirmishers relieved, moved across a field, crossing a run, and taking up Position on slope of a hill. A picket detail of three officers and eighty men froni regiment. Fri- day, May 20, troops resting from their labors. Saturday, May 21, moved the camp and had the streets regularly laid out; an inspection of the companies by company commanders. Sunday, May 22, com- pany inspection held in morning; afternoon dress parade and regi- mental inspection, in obedience to orders headquarters division. Monday, May 23, troops iuoved at about oclock, passing through Cassville, Cass Station; marched about twelve miles, halting iii a field near the Etowah River to cook dinner, after which moved to a woods and halted for about two hours. Moved again, crossing the river on pontoons, and taking up position in a woods where we bivouacked for the night. Tuesday, May 24, moved at about 5 a. in., taking a beaten path across the fields, through woods; halted two hours for dinner; crossed the Allatoona ridge of mountains, road leading through a forest of pines, arriving at Burnt Hickory at about 6.20 p. in.; went into camp, having marched between twe].ve and fifteen miles. Wednesday, May 25, moved at about 7.30 a. in.; crossed Pumpkin Vine Creek; column moved cautiously; firing on our froiit. First Brigade becoming engaged, our brigade moved forward at a double-quick to support them; formed line of battle iii woods on left of road; built breast-works (by order) to protect my left flank; changed position to the road, where we again threw up breast-works. At about 5 p. in. brigade moved out by flank, and line of battle was formed, supporting the Third Brigade, when we advanced under a heavy fire of shells, grape, and mmsketry, niarching over a niile, maintaining, notwithstanding the rough na- ture of the ground, a splendid line of battle, haltiiig at dark, when the brigade comniander rearranged his whole line; my position being on the left of the Seventy-third Pennsylvania Volunteers and right of the One hundre.d and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers across the road; heavy rain set in, drenching the men to the skin; men lay on their arms. My loss for this day was 4 wounded. Thursday, May 26, sharpshooters engaged the whole day, our line advancing a short distance, taking the place of the Third Brigade, my right connecting with One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsyl- vania Volunteers; threw up earth-works. Friday, May 27, battery of six guns brought up and placed behind works, my regiment sup- porting it; relieved by the left wing of the Thirty-third New Jersey, when we moved a short distance to the rear, but not beyond reach of the rebel bullets. About 5 p. m. heavy fire opened on our whole lines; my regiment quickly ordered in line and stood to arms. Sat- urday, May 28, rebels opened their guns upon us, throwing spherical case, bursting inside our lines. This was kept up at intervals through- out the day. About 10.30 a. m. the lines were alarmed by the enemy moving out of their works, but were soon driven behind cover; my regiment again in line at 3.30 p. in.; relieved the Thirty-third New Jersey in front line of breast-works. Companies A, F, D, and C sent on skirmish line, two companies at a time, serving two hours each; regiment relieved about 9 p. m. by the Fifth Ohio. Moved a short distance to the rear and right, occupying a second line. Part of regiment being covered by breast-works and the right exposed, im- mediately proceeded to build breast-works protecting the whole command. A detail of one officer and thirty men sent out to th Page 265 Ca& x~. Li REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 265 front to assist in building an advanced work. My loss for this day was 2 killed and 7 wounded, my wounded being attended to by Assistant Surgeon Nichols, Second Massachusetts Volunteers, tempo- rarily assigned to the battery. He was unremitting in his attentions to the same. Sunday, May 29, sharpshooters still at work. A de- tachment of the Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers was trans- ferred to my regiment to serve for their unexpired time of service. About 10.30 p. m. an attempt was made to charge our works, which was handsomely repulsed by our front line. My regiment being in second line did not fire a shot. Another attempt made at 11 p. m. with same result; my men kept ready for any emergency; all quiet for the rest of the night. Our loss this day, 4 wounded. Mon- day and Tuesday, May 30 and 31, usual picket-firing kept up both days; a detail of regiment to work on advanced line of defenses. Our loss for this day was 1 wounded. Wednesday, June 1, regiment relieved by a regiment of Fifteenth Corps; moved to rear with brigade and halted in woods; marched again short distance and bivouacked for the night in a woods. Thursday, June 2, moved about 1 p. in.; marched one mile and then formed in line of battle; advanced to support of Third Brigade, a heavy rain-storm drenching men to skin; moved by flank to a woods, where we took up position and bivouacked for the night. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 3, 4, and 5, positions unchanged; men engaged cleaning guns, drying clothes, & c.; inspection of com- panies by company commanders; regiment under orders to move at a moments notice. Monday, June 6, troops moved at 5 a. in., tak- ing the road leading to Acworth; march a slow one; made between five and six miles, when we took up a position on both sides of the road leading to Marietta; threw up breast-works, camp regularly laid out, and sinks dug. Tuesday, June 7, regiment moved out road to left, relieving the Thirty-third Nexv Jersey on picket-line; all quiet along the line during the night. My losses during this period were 2 killed and 16 wounded. It is with feelings of the greatest pride I refer to the conduct of my men during this period of trials and hardships; never flinching under any circumstances and contributing their share to maintain the good name borne by this division. I have the honor to be, most respectfully, your obedient servant, FREDERICK L. GIMBER, Capt., Gomdg. 109th Regt. Pennsylvania Vol. Infty. Capt. C. C. BROWN, A. A. A. G., 2d Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Uorps. No. 233. Report of Capt. Hugh Alexander, One hundred and ninth Penn sylvania Infantry. HDQRS. 109TH REGT. PENNSYLVANIA VETERAN VoLS., Atlanta, Ga., September 7, 1864. SIR: I have the honor to report the following as the history of the command, One hundred and ninth Recriiuent Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, from the 3d day of May, 1864, to the 3d day of Septein- ber, 1864: On the 3d day of May, 1864, regiment left Bridgeport, Ala., Lieu- tenant-Colonel Ralston in command, as wagon guard; arrived a Page 266 266 TIlE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. Slielimound at 8 p. m. 4th of May; left Shelimound and arrived at Lookout Station at 10 p. m. May 5, on the march and joined the Second Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, corn manded by Colonel Buschbeck. Lieutenant-Colonel Ralston was relieved from command by Captain Gimber, of Company E. May 6, marched to Pea Vine Church; was then drawn up in line of battle, remaining all day. May 7, marched on La Fayette road; halted at 3 p. in.; was then permanently detailed as wagon guar& . May 8, on the march; crossed Taylors Ridge, through Gordons Gap, and encamped at night near Buzzard Roost. May 9 and 10, lay in camp; still as wagon guard. May 11, left camp at 6 a. m. and joined the brigade at Rocky Face Ridge, being relieved from train guard. May 12, on the march; passed through Snake Creek Gap; encamped at night in Snake [Sugar] Valley. May 13, on the march all day; at night formed line of battle and built breast-works. May 14, lay in works all day, and at 10 p. in. marched to the left and joined the division. May 15, was formed in line of battle with division and charged enemys works; lost 2 killed and S wounded; at night regi- ment was detailed as skirmishers. May 16, on the march all day; encamped at night at Calhoun Ferry. May 17, struck tents at noon, and reached Calhoun at 6 p. m. May 18 and 19, on the march. May 20, was encamped all day. May 21 and 22, lay in camp. May 23 and 24, on the march; crossing the Etowah River. May 25, crossed Pumpkin Vine Creek; was engaged with the enemy, and lost 4 men wounded. May 26, built breast-works; regiment skir- mishing; lost 3 men wounded. May 27 to 31, lay in works; regi- ment skirmishing; lost 2 killed and 7 wounded. June 1, regiment was relieved from the works by a regiment of the Fifteenth Army Corps, and marched to the left. June 2, on the march. A detachment of the Twenty-seventh Regiment Pennsyl- vania Volunteers was permanently transferred to regiment by order of General Thomas. June 3, 4, and 5, lay in camp. On the morn- ing of the 5th companies were inspected. June 6, on the march; advanced about five miles, and built works. June 7, 8, and 9, regi- ment doing picket duty; relieved by the Fifth Ohio Volunteers. June 10 to 13, lay in camp; many orders to march, but are finally countermanded. June 14, left camp and marched to rear of the Fourth Army Corps. June 15, moved to the right and advanced; met the enemy at Pine Knob, and drove them in their works. Lost dur- ing the engagement 9 killed and 30 wounded. June 16, built works; regiment on skirmish line; lost 1 killed and 4 wounded; Captain Dunn being in command, Capt. F. L. Gimber wounded. 17th, left works and advanced; right wing deployed as skirmishers; lost 1 killed and 2 wounded; at night built works. On the 18th lay in works, giving a detail for skirmish. 19th, fell in at 8 a. in.; marched until night; 1 wounded on skirmish line. 20th, relieved a regiment of the Third Brigade in the works. On the morning of the 21st was relieved by a regiment of the Fourth Corps, and moved to the right. Lost on skirmish line 1 man killed. ~2d ad- vanced and built work at Kolbs farm. Lost skirmishing 1 killed 2 wounded. At night moved farther to the right and built works. 23d, strengthened our works. 24th, 2Sth, and 26th, lay in works. Lost on skirmish line 3 wounded. 27th, advanced and built works. 28th, 29th, and 30th, lay in works. July 1, moved to the right and built works. 2d, lay in the works. 3d, on the march. 4th, in camp. 5th, on the march. 6th to 16th Page 267 267 O~p. L.J REPORTS, ETC.AIRMY OF THE C~TMBERLA~D. lay in camp near Nickajack Creek. On the 16th regimental in- spection. 17th, left our camp at 3 p. m. and crossed the Chattahoo- chee River at Paces Ferry. 18th, advanced in line of battle, and at night built works. 19th, on the march; crossed Peach Tree Creek; 1 man wounded. 20th, was engaged with the enemy at Peach Tree Creek; lost 3 killed, 9 wounded, and 4 missing. At night built works. 21st, lay in work~s. 22d, advanced and built works near Atlanta; was there stationed until the 24th of August. Lost 1 wounded during that time, Capt. William J. Murphy. August 25, left camp at 3 a. m. and marched to Paces Ferry, Ga.; regiment detailed to build works. August 26, took position on the right, and built works, Capt. William Geary, in command, Captain Alexander being sick. 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, and Sep- tember 1, lay in works, Paces Ferry, Ga. September 2, left camp at 1 p. m. and marched to Atlanta, Ga. 3d, took position in the breast-works. * Very respectfully, your obedient servant. HUGH ALEXANDER, Captain Company G, Commanding Regiment. [Capt. THOMAS H. LEE Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.] No. 234. Report of Col. Henry A. Barnum, One hnndred and forty-ninth New York Infantry, commanding Third Brigade. HDQRS. THIRD BRIGADE, SECOND DIvISIoN, 20TH CORPS, Atlanta, Ga., September 11, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of this command during the campaign which has just been terminated by the capture of Atlanta: This brigade, formerl~+ the Third Brigade, Second Division, Twelfth Army Corps, comprising the Sixtieth, One hundred and second, One hundred and thirty-seventh, and One hundred and forty- ninth Regiments of New York State Volunteers, was enlarged by the addition of the Twenty-ninth and One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers during the month of April last, and desig- nated as the Third Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps. Orders were received May 1 to concentrate at Bridgeport, and the five New York regiments, stationed at Stevenson, marched to Bridge- port on the 2d of May, where they were joined by the Twenty-ninth ~nd One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, stationed at that post. At 9 a. m. May 3 the brigade crossed the Tennessee River. marched by way of Shelhnound, Whitesides, Chattanooga, Post Oak Church, to Pea Vine Church, arriving at the last-mentioned point, in company with the rest of the division, on the morning of May 6. The next day, May 7, the brigade was ordered to escort the wagon train of the corps to a point selected in the valley west of Taylors Ridge, and then to proceed through Gordons Gap, to Houghs house, about a mile east of the gap, and within two miles * Nominal list of casualties accompanying this report shows 20 men killed, 6 of- ficers and 68 men wounded, and 1 officer and 3 men captured or missing; total, 98 Page 268 268 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L of the point at which the remainder of the division had halted. We arrived at Houghs house about 10 p. in., and found Kilpatricks division of cavalry in camp there. Soon after our arrival the col- onel commanding the brigade received orders from General Hooker to accompany Kilpatricks cavalry to Villanow the next morning, to open communication with McPhersons column, which was ex- pected to arrive there at an early hour. At 6 a. m. May 8, preceded by the cavalry, we started in the direction of Villanow, arriving there about 10 a. in. The advance of McPhersons army arrived at noon. At 2 p. m. orders were received from General Hooker, through General Kilpatrick, to join the division at Mill Creek Gap, in Rocky Face Ridge. The brigade rejoined the (livision at 8 p. m. at the place designated, and remained there, building breast-works, & c., until the morning of May 12, when, in company with the remainder of the division, it marched through Snake Creek Gap, camping at night in Sugar Valley, near the eastern entrance to the gap. The next morning (13th) we moved forward in the direction of Resaca and threw up breast-works in the rear of the Fifteenth Corps. At 3 p. ni. May 14 the brigade accompanied the division to the extrenie left of our army, forming a line across the road about two miles south of Tilton and constructed breast-works. At 7 a. in. the next day 15th the Sixtieth and One hundred and second New York Volunte~v~ were ordered to report to Captain Forbes, division inspector, to make a reconnaissance on the enemys right flank. At 10 a. in. they re.. turned, and the brigade was ordered to move about a mile to the right, massing in a ravine in rear of the Third Division, which was then assaulting a hill in their front. The troops in our immediate front, becoming closely engaged, this brigade Was ordered forward, moving up a steep hill by column of regiments. During the execu tion of this movement, the One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers, Lieutenant-Colonel Randall commanding, and the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, Colonel Cobham commanding, being in the rear, became separated from the rest of the brigade, and were ordered by Major-General Hooker to move rapidly forward and occupy a hill upon which a battery of the enemy was posted, and for which the troops of the Third Division were then fighting. For the particulars of this movement~ and its successful accomplishment, resulting in the capture of four pieces of artillery, I respectfully refer you to the reports of Colonel Cob- ham and Lieutenant-Colonel Randall already forwarded. The other five regiments of the brigade moved rapidly up the hill in their front, and down the opposite side, across the Dalton road, and took position on a hill directly in front of the rebel works. The One hundred and second New York Volunteers, Col. J. C. Lane com- manding, was ordered forward to the hill upon which the enemys battery was posted, and joined the One hundred and forty-ninth New York and the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volun- teers, who had succeeded in establishing themselves close under the works of the enemy, preventing further use of the guns by the rebels. They were so close to the pieces as to be able to touch the muzzles, but could not work them, or drag them away, as the lunette was but a few yards distant from the main line of rebel works, which swept the interior of the work in which the artillery was placed. While the colonel conimanding the brigade was moving the One hundred and second New York Volunteers forward, to connect with the One hundred and forty-ninth and One hundred and elevent Page 269 C~-u~. L.] REP6RTS, ETC.ARMY OF TWE CUMBERLAND. 269 Pennsylvania Volunteers, the Seventy-eighth New York Volunteers and Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers were ordered ~y Gen- eral Geary to move through a dense pine thicket to the left of the hill occupied by the three regiments above named, and engage the enemy. This they did, remaining in the position about an hour, when they were ordered back, and with the ofher regiments threw up breast-works on the crest of the hill occupied by the principal portion of the brigade. The One hundred and second New York, One hundred and forty-ninth New York, and One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers remained in the position previ- ously mentioned at the lunette containing the four pieces of rebel artillery. At about 5 p. m. Col. David Ireland, One hundred aiid thirty-seventh New York, who had up to this period commanded the brigade, was struck by a piece of shell, and carried froni the field. Colonel Cobham, One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, was next in rank, but he being temporarily absent with the three regiments previously mentioned, Col. William Rickards, Tweiity-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, commanded until the re- turn of Colonel Cobham early the next morning. During the night considerable firing was kept up, and about 1 a. m. the enemy attempted to drive the three regiments under Colonel Cob- hani from their position, and recover their artillery. The attempt was unsuccessful, and the four guns were dug out of the lunette and brought into our lines. For this task, so skillfully executed, involving great danger and fatigue, the officers and men engaged are entitled to the highest credit. The guns captured were four Napoleon pieces. Early the next morning, May 16, the brigade was ordered to move, the enemy having evacuated their works and re- treated toward Kingston. The Sixtieth New York Volunteers was sent over the abandoned works, but discovered no signs of the pres- ence of the enemy. The command crossed the railroad, passing to the left of Resaca, and crossing the Connesauga and Coosawattee Rivers, and bivouacked near Peters plantation. From the 16th to the 23d of May the movements of the brigade were identical with those of the division, and th~ troops were not engaged with the enemy. For a full report of the operations of the command from May 23 to June 6, including the engagement at New Hope Church, and subsequent movement to Allatoona Creek, I would respect- fully call your attention to the report of Col. George A. Cobham, then commanding the brigade, which report was forwarded to you by Colonel Cobham during the month of June. From the 6th to the 13th of June the brigade, commanded by Colonel Ireland, who had returned, remained in position near the Sandtown road on Allatoona Creek. At 1 p. m. on the 13th the command was ordered to occupy a ridge on the right of the First Division in front of and about three-fourths of a mile distant from Pine Knob, on the summit of which the tents and troops of the enemy were dis- tinctly visible. Breast-works were constructed, and the brigade re- mained in them until 1 p. m. of the 15th, when it was ordered for- ward, passing to the right of Pine Knob, which had been evacuated by the rebels, and forming in two lines on the right of the Second Brigade, facing south. The One hundred and eleventh Penusylvapia Volunteers, Colonel Cobham commanding~ was thrown forward as skirmishers, the One hundred and second New York, Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and Sixtieth New York forming the first line of battle; the Seventy-eighth, One hundred and thirty-seventh Page 270 / 270 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. and One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers the second line. A~ 3 p. m. an advance was ordered, and the brigade moved forward over a creek and up a very steep hill, driving the enemys skirmishers from the crest. After a short halt on the brow of the hill the lines again moved forward, forcing the enemy back into his works, which were found to be very formidable, protected by heavy abatis and double rows of chevaux-de-frise. In the advance, which was conducted more rapidly than by the troops on our right, the right flank was seriously threatened, and the One hundred and sec- ond New York temporarily thrown into disorder by an enfilading fire from the enemy, but the Seventy-eighth and One hundred and thirty-seventh New York Volunteers being ordered from the rear hue to their support, the danger was speedily averted, the troops of the First Division coming up soon after and forming a connection with our right. The front line occupied a position about 150 yards from the rebel works (one regiment, the Sixtieth New York Volun- teers, being less than 100 yards), protected partially by a rise of ground in front, but subjected tb a cross-fire from an angle in the work in front of our right. About midnight the troops were withdrawn about 200 yards, and built breast-works. A strong skir- mish line was kept out during the next day, and considerable firing ~occurred between the pickets. I regret to mention among the casu- alties that ocCurred during this engagement the names of Col. Will- iam Rickards, Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, severely wounded near the enemys works on the evening of the 15th, and Maj. Lewis R. Stegman, One hundred and second New York Vol- unteers, who was badly wounded while in charge of the skirmish line on the morning of the 16th. Both were efficient, brave, and meritorious officers, and their loss is sincerely felt by the command. At daylight on the morning of the 17th the skirmishers entered the enemys works, which had just been evacuated; pressing forward they encountered the rebel skirmishers about half a niile beyond. The troops occupied the rebel works until 11 a. in., when we moved through the woods into an open field, near the skirmish line, and formed in two lines on the right of the Second Brigade, facing south- west. TIm e Seventy-eighth New York Volunteers was sent forward as skirmishers, relieving those who had been out during the night, and the brigade advanced through a dense jungle until it reached the Marietta road, runiiing east and west, which was found to be occupied by a portion of the Twenty-third Corps. Changing direc- tion to the left, with the right flank resting on the Marietta road, we moved over an open field bordering on Mud Creek under a severe fire from the enemys sharpshooters, and took position behind a knoll about 300 yards from the creek. The enemy was intrenched on the other side of the creek about 400 yards distant; about 20 casualties occurred in effecting this movement. Details were immediately made to assist in placing Wheelers (Thirteenth New York) battery in position on the crest of the hill. This was successfully accom- plished by 4 p. m. and his guns opened with very visible effect upon the enemy. After dark the brigade moved to the top of the hill and intrenched. Comisiderable artillery fire was kept up during the mmext day, with occasional shots between the pickets. Soon after daylight on the 19th our skirmishers crossed Mud Creek, and occupied the works of the enemy, who had again retreated. The brigade was moved forward at 8.30 a. m. across Mud Creek and Noyes Creek, to a point about half a mile east of Noyes Creek, where the ski Page 271 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 271 mishers of the enemy were encountered in an open field, protected by rifle-pits. McGills battery was placed in position, supported by the One hundred and thirty-seventh New York Volunteers, and opened fire upon the enemy. The Sixtieth and One hundred and second New York Volunteers, with the Twenty-ninth and One hun- dred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, all under command of Col. George A. Cobham, One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, were, by the direction of General Hooker, moved across a small stream on our right flank, and, with the Sixtieth New York Volunteers deployed as skirmishers, advanced to ascertain the enemys position. The Seventy-eighth and One hundred and forty- ninth New York Volunteers at the same time moved up the stream without crossing. A strong line of skirmishers in rifle-pits was de- veloped, crossing the Marietta road almost at right angles and skirt- ing the edge of the woods in front of Colonel Cobhain~s detach- ment. Breast-works were constructed during the night and a con- nection formed on the right with the Third Division. At 10 a. m. the next day, 20th, the brigade was relieved by the Second Brigade, Colonel Jones commanding, and allowed to remain in reserve until ~ p. in., when it was ordered to move to the right, and bivouacked about a mile from the position vacated. At 8 a. m. June 21, by direction of General Geary, two regiments (the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers and One hundred and thirty- seventh New York Volunteers), under command of Colonel Cobham, were seni~ out oii a reconnaissance under the direction of Captain Forbes, division inspector. The remainder of the brigade nioved to the right at 9.30 a. in., forming on the right of First Brigade and throwing up very heavy works. The two regiments sent with Cap- tairi Forbes remained out during the day and~night, and at daylight next morning (22d) advanced and drove the enemy from an impor- tant hill about half a mile in front of our works. At 9 a. m. the re- mainder of the brigade moved out to their support and built strong breast-works on the commanding hill just taken by the two regi- ments above mentioned. The Second Brigade moved up on our right and the First Brigade on our left. The One hundred and thirty-seventh New York Volunteers and the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers were placed in reserve. At 5 p. m. the enemy assaulted the First Division on the right of the Second Brigade, and that brigade was ordered to the right to fill a gap exist- ing between the right of the Second Division and the left of the First Division, and the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volun- teers and One hundred and thirty-seventh New York Volunteers, then in reserve, were ordered up to occupy the partially completed works vacated by the Second Brigade, which were at once finished and strengthened. The line of intrenchments was thus rendered continuous, and occupied without incident until the morning of June 27. At 8 a. m. June 27, in obedience to orders from General Geary, the brigade was formed in three lines, partially in the rear and to the right of the Second Brigade, the regiments being ar- ranged in the following order from right to left: First line, Seventy- eighth and One hundred and thirty-seventh New York Volunteers; second line, Twenty-ninth and One hundred and eleventh Pennsyl- vania Volunteers; third line, One hundred and second and One hun- dred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers, with Sixtieth New York Volunteers in reserve. In this order, simultaneously with move- ments on our left, we advanced over the works, driving the rebe Page 272 272 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [~aiv. L. pickets from their pits, and took position in th6 woods abont 500 yards in advance of our former line. The assault by the troops ou our left having failed, no attempt was made to advance farther. The brigade moved up to the right of the Second Brigade and threw up breast-works in a line with that brigade. The Twenty-ninth and One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers were held in reserve and also built breast-works. The casualties, during the execution of this movement, were 27 killed and wounded; a few prisoners were captured by our skirmishers. No further movement was made until the evening of June 30, when the brigade was re- lieved by General Turchins brigade, of Bairds division, of the Four- teenth Army Corps, and moved to the right, relieving a brigade of the Twenty-third Army Corps on the Powder Springs road. Dur- ing two days and three nights passed in that position the works built by the Twenty-third Corps were torn down, remodeled, and greatly improved, the men laboring hard day and night without cessation. On the morning of July 3 the works in our front were reported evacuated, and the command moved forward at 6 a. m. in a south- easterly -direction toward the Chattahoochee River, forming on the left of the Third Division in an open field, in view of a new line of rebel works, about five miles from the river. We remained at this point during the next day, July 4. At 6 a. m. July 5 the brigade was ordered to move to the Sandtown road, marching alongside of the Fourteenth Corps wagon train, passing through the deserted works of the enemy, and proceeding with the rest of the division toward Turners Ferry, camping near Nickajack Creek, about-two miles froni the ferry. On the 6th we moved to the left, crossing Nickajack Creek, and bivouacked about a mile from the creek. On the 7th, at 9 a. in., we moved past the Fourteenth Corps in position, forming a line on a ridge confronting the enemys work on the Chattahoochee River, our right flank resting near Nickajack Creek, the First Brigade on our right, the Second Brigade on our left. Here we remained in camp until July 17, on which day the brigade was ordered to cross the river at Paces Ferry, and, with the division, bivouacked on the Buck Head road. At 3p. m. the next day, July 18, we crossed Nancys Creek, and advanced to the crossing of the road leading to Howells Mill, on Peach Tree Creek. Details were fur- nished to assist the other brigades in throwing up breast-works dur- ing the night. At 6 a. m. July 19 the brigade moved toward Peach Tree Creek, the One hundred and thirty-seventh New York Volun- teers being deployed as skirmishers. No enemy was encountered, and the troops reached the creek at 10 a. m. with the remainder of the division. At 4 p. m. a bridge was thrown over the creek, and the brigade was ordered to cross and charge a hill on the opposite :side upon which the enemys sharpshooters were stationed. The - One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers, Cot. H. A. Barnum commanding, crossed first, closely followed by the other regiments, and the hill was occupied with trifling loss. A few pris- oners were captured, and four companies of the One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers, under Lieutenant-Colonel Ran- dall, were pushed forward as skirmishers, breast-works hastily thrown up, and the position occupied during the night without molestation. The other brigade took position on our right and also built breast-works. The morning of the 20th was passed in skir- mishing with the enemy in our front. The rebels were driven bac Page 273 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 213 half a mile, and important positions gained. At 2p. m. this brigade had moved forward to a hill near the edge of an open field, a few hundred yards in advance. From this position two batteries of artillery were firing into the woods in front. This brigade was formed in column by regiments in a ravine in the rear of the posi- tion occupied by the other brigades. About 4 p. m. the enemy assaulted the front line, striking it partially in an , breaking a portion of the line, and throwing the right and center of the line, formed by the First and Second Brigades, into confusion. The Six- tieth New York and Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers were immediately ordered forward to support the artillery. The other regiments were moved in quick succession to the right up a ravine in the rear of the front line. They encountered overwhelming columns of the enemy before a line could be established, and were driven back with severe loss. Twice was the line formed and compelled to fall back, but the advance of the enemy was partially checked each time, and the arrival of the First Division on our right, with the inspirit- ing presence of the major-general commanding the corps, enabled the troops to form and drive the enemy back with slaughter. Mean- while the Sixtieth New York Volunteers and Twenty-ninth Penn- sylvania Volunteers, together with a portion of the First Brigade, maintained their position on the hill with the artillery, resisting every attempt of the enemy to capture the batteries. At one time the enemy was in rear of the batteries, and fired upon the artillerists from that direction, compelling them to wheel their guns about and fire into the ravine behind them. For an instant the enemy obtained possession of two guns, but their success was but momen- tary. A withering fire from the two regiments drove them precipi- tately back, and the position was held till the close of the contest. At 6 p. m. the enemy had retired, discomfited, leaving his dead and wounded on the field. The regiments of the brigade were con- nected, forming a continuous line, connecting on the left with the Third Division and on the right with the Second Brigade, Second Division. Breast-works were thrown up, and the troops were not again molested by the enemy. The casualties of the battle amounted to 233 killed, wounded, and missing. Among the killed I mention with profound regret the names of Col. George A. Cobham, One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, and Lieut. Col. Charles B. Randall, One hundred and forty-ninth New York Vol- unteers, both officers of the highest merit, whose loss to the serv- ice can scarcely be estimated. They both fell at their posts, man- fully striving to check the progress of the rebel columns. The 21st was spent in burying the dead of both armies, and the strength- ening of the works. At night the enemy evacuated their works in our front, and at 7 a. m. the next morning, July 22, we moved forward through their abandoned lines of intrenchments, follow- ing the Second Brigade, to a position about a mile east of the Chattanooga railroad, and not more than two miles from the city of Atlanta. Works were speedily constructed by the First and Second Brigades, this brigade rendering valuable assistance by carrying rails and other materials. At 1 p. m. the Sixtieth and One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers and Twenty- ninth and One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers were ordered into position on the right of the First Brigade, re- 18 R RvoL xxxviii, PT II Page 274 274 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. lieving a portion of the First Division. the One hundred and sec- ond and One hundred and thirty-seventh New York being held in reserve. Considerable skirmishing occurred during the day and evening. On the 23d the One hundred and second and One hundred and thirty-seventh New York Volunteers were ordered to the ex- treme left of the division, occupying a detached piece of work on the left of the Second Brigade, relieving Woods brigade of the Third Division. In the afternoon of July 24 a new line of works was pro- jected considerably in advance of the position then occupied, and the brigade was employed in its construction during the night and following day and night. in the evening of July 26 the brigade was ordered to relieve the Third Division in works on the left of the Second Division. The movement was accomplished by 9 p. m. without~ trouble, six regiments being placed in the front line and one in reserve. The left of the brigade joined Newtons division, of the Fourth Corps. This position was occupied until August 25, during which time the works were strengthened and extended, a large earth-work for heavy pieces of artillery constructed, and frequent demonstrations made by the pickets to attract attention from other portions of the line, where important movements were expected to be made. The casualties between July 26 and August 25 were light, averaging about 1 per day. At 9 p. m. August 25 the brigade was quietly withdrawn from the works, and moved to the vicinity of division headquarters, remaining there until 1 a. in., when it was ordered to Paces Ferry, to protect the bridge at that point. The Sixtieth New York Volunteers had been sent back by General Geary the day previous, and had partially constructed works for the occupation of the brigade. The troops arrived at the river at 4 a. m. August 26, and proceeded to complete the works protecting the bridge. Heavy details were kept constantly at work, and a strong picket-line established. The enemys cavalry began to annoy our pickets in the afternoon, and considerable skirmishing ensued. The works were speedily completed, forming a t~te-de-pont, the right resting near the river, below the bridge, and the left extending to the bank of the river above the bridge. On the evening of Sep- tember 1 orders were received from the general commanding the division to send out a reconnaissance of 400 or 500 men, in charge of a competent field officer, to ascertain if the enemy were still in our front. The troops selected were the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, Sixtieth New York Volunteers, and de- tachments of fifty men from the Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Volun- teers and One hundred and second New York, all under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Walker, One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers. The party started at 6 a. m. September 2, proceeded without opposition to the breast-works in front of the city of At- lanta, where they were joined by a brigade from the Third Division, under Colonel Coburn. The mayor of the city surrendered the place to the Federal troops, the column marched to the public square near the railroad depot, and the regimental colors of the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers and Sixtieth New York unfurled to the breeze from the roof of the City Hall. For a more detailed account of the proceedings attending the occupatioB of the city, I beg leave to call your attention to the report of Lieutenant-Colonel Walker, One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, here- with inelosed, The remainder of the brigade was ordered forward Page 275 275 Ca& p. LI REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. and reached the city at 11 p. m. of the same day, taking position for the night on White Hall street near the outskirts of the city. The next morning the trooJ)s were moved out to the rebel works, on the southwest side of the city, and went into camp within the fortifications, where they now remain, with the exception of the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, detached Septem- ber 4, by order of General Slocum, to report to Colonel Cogswell, commanding the post, for provost duty. I cannot allow this report to be forwarded without calling your attention to the difficulties under which I have labored to compile it. Being thrown in command of the bYigade since the occupa- tion of Atlanta very unexpectedly by the demise of its late com- inander, the lamented Col. David Ireland, and not being personally cognizant of the events of the early part of the campaign, I have been largely dependent on the reports of regimental commanders and the memoranda and personal observations of Capt. S. B. Wheelock, acting assistant adjutant-general; therefore, I have found it impossible to enter into details as minutely as strict justice to the command would seem to require, but as the operations of nearly or quite every regiment have been under the immediate eye and direction of the general commanding division, his own observations will emiable him to supply any deficiencies hereimi. I can, neverthe- less, bear willing testimony to the untiring energy, patient en- durance, amid unfaltering perseverance of both officers and men in the discharge of their arduous duties during the toilsome campaign of four mouths just terminated. The record of casualties is in itself an irrefutable witness to the spirit of bravery and unconquerable stub- boniness always displayed by this command in action, aimd the history of this brigade, if impartially written, will bear favorable comparison with that of any other body of troops in the service. The two offi- cers who commanded during this campaign have both passed away. Col. George A. Cobham, One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, who was in command at the battle of New Hope Church on the 25th of May, fell at the head of his regiment in the sanguinary assault of the enemy upon our lines on the 20th of July near Peach Tree Creek, and Col. David Ireland, One hundred and thirty-seventh New York Volunteers, who commanded during the greater part of the campaign, was stricken down by disease after the object of the campaign had been attained. He died in Atlanta on the 10th day of September, one week after the occupation of the city by our forces. I am happy to call particular attention to the gallantry and efficiency of Capt. S. B. Wheelock, acting assistant adjutant-gen- eral, upon whom a greater labor and responsibility than usual has devolved, and to the ability and faithfulness of the remaining staff officers. With an apology for the unavoidable delay in the rendering of this report amid for the evidence of haste and inconipleteness which it exhibits, I remain, Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. A. BARNUM, Colonel, 149th New York Volunteers, Oomdg. Brigade. Capt. W. T. FORBES, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Div., 20th Army Uorps Page 276 276 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAs~. L. Report of canixalties in Third Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army corps, for the campaign ending September 2, 1864. Killed. Severely Slightly wounded. wounded. Missing. Regiment.. 5) 5) o ~ be o ~ 0 0 ~ 60th New York Veteran Volunteers 1 5 2 41 2 22 1 74 78th New York Veteran Volunteers 1 2 12 7 1 23 102d New York Veteran Volunteers 16 8 41 26 1 24 111 137th New York Volunteers 10 3 40 2 23 2 80 149th New York Volunteers 2 30 2 80 2 52 10 178 29th Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers 20 1 88 4 53 5 171 111th Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers 3 30 7 68 2 55 3 42 210 Total 6 112 20~ 370 12 238 4 85 847 Comparative report of effective force. Effective force May 2, 1864 2,376 Recruits received during campaign 286 2,662 Effective force September 2, 1864. . ... 1,442 Decrease in effective force 1,220 No. 2M. Reports of Cot. George A. Cobham, jr., One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Infantry, commanding Third Brigade, of oper- ations May 15-June 2. HDQRS. THIRD BRIG., SECOND Div., 20TH ARMY CORPS, Near Cassville, Ga., May 21, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to transmit the following report of the p art taken by my command in the engagement at Resaca, Ga., on the 15th instant. I also inclose reports of the regimental com- manders of the part taken by their respective regiments: At 10 a. m. of the 15th the brigade received orders to move from its position on the extreme left of the line to a position near the Dalton road, and was there massed in column of regiments in a ra- vine nearly parallel to the road and but a short distance from it. About 12 m. the brigade was ordered forward by Colonel Ireland, under direction of General Geary, and advanced up the hill, chang- ing direction to the right. I advanced with my own regiment, the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, crossed the Dalton road, and changing direction to the right, ascended the hill in front while a desultory firing was kept up by the enemys sharpshooters, and drew my regiment up in line on the summit. Here I was ordered by Major-General Hooker, commanding Twen- tieth Corps, to advance to the summit of the opposite ridge, on which the enemy had a battery in position and a strong line of breast- works, and hold the position if possible. I immediately moved my line forward, down the hill, across the intervening plain, and up tile opposite ridge. The ground for the whole distance of about half a mile was thickly covered with timber and brush and exposed to the ~enemys fire. On reaching the summit we were met by a terrible fire from the rebel breast-works and also from sharpshooters in the trees Page 277 O~. L.1 REPORTS, ETC.~ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 274 We returned the fire and moved steadily forward until within fif teen yards of the battery, when II ordered the regiment to halt and lie down, the men loading and firing rapidly, and soon succeeded in silencing the rebel fire and holding possession of their battery of four 12-pounder brass cannon. Our line at this time was about thirty yards from the rebel breast-works and on a parallel line with it. The cannon were planted in a sort of natural fort sunk in the side of the hill and about midway between my own line and the rebel breast-works, with the rear opening into the latter and the frofit sunk so as to bring the muzzles of the guns near the ground. The position was one of extreme peril, and we had to contend (without any cover whatever) against superior numbers behind very strong breast-works, but we held the position from 12.30 p. m. till night, the right of my regiment covering the guns and preventing any ap- proach to them or recapture on the part of the enemy. One com- pany of the One hundred and forty-ninth New York VQlunteers formed on my left, under command of Captain Coville, and did good service in the charge. I cannot speak in too high terms of the brave conduct of the officers and men of the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers. During the day they never flinched and many of them have sealed their devotion to the cause with their blood. I have also to regret the loss of Capt. Charles Woeltge, Company I, One hundred and eleventh Pennsyl- vania Veteran Volunteers, a brave and gallant officer, who was shot dead at the very mouth of the rebel cannon. Captain Wells, Company F, was also severely wounded in the same place. At 5 p. m. I received a written order from Major-General Hooker and verbal orders from General Geary, to take command of the troops in front of the rebel works. I accordingly turned over the command of the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers to Lieutenant-Colonel Walker, and immediately pro- ceeded to p lace them in position to command the ridge, and to resist any attack that might be made by the rebel force in our front. About the same time an aide on General Gearys staff informed me that Colonel Ireland was wounded, and the command of the Third Brigade devolved on me. The One hundred and second New York Volunteers, Colonel Lane, took position on the left of the One hun- dred and eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, by my orders, with the One hundred and nineteenth New York Volunteers, Col- onel Lockman, as support, joined on the right of the rear line by the One hundred and thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, Lieutenant- Colonel Jackson, and One hundred and ninth Pennsylvania Volun- teers, Captain Gimber, and on the left by a portion of the Thirty- third New Jersey Volunteers, Colonel Fourat, the One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers, Colonel Randall, occupying the right of the One hundred and eleventh in the front line. In this formation the command remained with occasional firing on both sides until near 11 p. m. As soon as the lines were formed in the above order, I reported in person to General Geary, commanding division, and received orders from him to secure the four cannon in the rebel fort, and remove them by digging away the earth in front of them and draw them out with ropes. I immediately returned to the front and ordered the Fifth Ohio Volunteers, Lieutenant-Colonel Kilpatrick commanding, to relieve the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, their right resting in front of the fort and covering it. The One hundred and ninth Pennsylvaiaia Volunteers, Captain Gimber commanding, was directed to take p0 Page 278 278 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [Ca~i. L sition on the left of the Fifth Ohio Volunteers in the same line and the One hundred and second New York Volunteers, Colonel Lane, on the extreme left. The One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers was relieved by the Seventy-third Pennsylvania Volun- teers, Major Cresson, and the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, Colonel Allen. All the other troops (with the ex- ception of the Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers, who were held in reserve) I ordered to report to their respective brigades. I immedi- ately set a fatigue party to work digging down the side of the fort to remove the guns, when the rebels opened fire on our line and on the working party, who were driven from their work. The fire was severe for a short time, and we were also exposed to a murderous fire from our friends on the right of the road (supposed to be Gen- eral Stanleys division), through some mistake on their part. It was, however, soon silenced, and the rebels driven back. I imme- diately sent First Lieut. William H. Cochrane, Thirty-third New Jersey Volunteers (who acted as aide for me through the night), with orders for Lieutenant-Colonel Kilpatrick, Fifth Ohio, to take charge in person of the working party, and to remove the guns at once, under cover of sharpshooters, regardless of the enemys oppo- sition. I also ordered Colonel Fourat, of the Thirty-third New Jer- sey, to furnish a detail of fifty men, without arms, to report to Colonel Kilpatrick and assist in removing the guns out of the re- doubt and taking them to division headquarters. After about two and a half hours severe labor the digging was completed, and the guns removed to the headquarters of the Second Division. All the troops under my command were from the Second Division all three brigades being represented. I therefore claim for the division ~ whate~er~ honor may be connected with the capture; securing, and removal of the rebel battery. In conclusion, I would tender my thanks to the officers and men-thus temporarily under my command for their cordial support and strict attention to orders. I would also notice as worthy of special praise, Lieutenant-Colonel Kilpatrick, Fifth Ohio Volunteers, for the prompt and energetic performance of the difficult and dangerous duty assigned to him. Also the officers and men of the One hundred aud eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, as worthy of special mention for their uniform good conduct under a most severe fire. I annex hereto a tabular list of casualties in the Third Brigade in the action of the 15th. I have the honor, captain, to remain, very respectfully, your obe- dient servant, GEO. A. COBHAM, JR., Capt. THOMAS H. ELLIOTT, Colonel, Commanding Brigade. Assi. Adjt. Gen., Second Div., Twentieth Army Corps. List of killed and wounded in Third Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, at the battle of Resaca, Ga., May 15, 1864. Regiment. Killed. Wounded. 60th New York volunteers 4 78th New York Volunteers 2 102d New York Volunteers 3 9 137th New York Volunteers 6 14~th New York Volunteers 29 29th Pennsylvania Volunteers 6 50 111th Pennsylvania Volunteers 4 23 Total 14 12 Page 279 CHAP. L.1 REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CTJMIBERLAND. HDQRS. THIRD BRIG., SECOND Div., 20TH ARMY CORPS, Camp in Field, near lllarrietta, Ga., June 8, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to transmit the following report of the part taken by this brigade in the engagements of the 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st of May and 1st of June: On the morning of the 25th of May, the Third Brigade left camp near B irnt Hickory, or Huntsville, and marched to Pumpkin Vine Creek which we reached about 10 a. m. Soon after crossing this stream, the advance of the division, under General Geary, encoun- tered the enemy, and a sharp fight commenced. My brigade was ordered to take position on the ridge parallel to the road and at right angles to the line of battle of the First Brigade, which was then en- gaged with the enemy. One regiment of the brigade (the Seventy- eighth New York Volunteers) was left in the morning to guard the ammunition train. The One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, and One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volun- teers were detached to guard the approach by the cross-roads, and part of the One hundred and thirty-seventh New York Volunteers, was sent to reconnoiter the enemys position on the left. In this position we remained until about 5 p. in.; the fighting in the front continued quite sharp, when I was ordered by General Geary to change front and advance in two lines to attack the enemy in front, who was now heavily engaged by the First and Third Divisions of the Twentieth Corps. I immediately ordered all detached regiments to be recalled (with the exception of the Seventy-eighth New York, which was left with the train as guard), formed line and advanced rapidly about one mile and a half through a thick wood to the front line of battle, where we relieved some troops of the First Divjsmon, and advancing on the enemys lines, opened fire on them, receiving in return a severe and destructive fire of musketry and a heavy artil- lery fire of shell, grape, and canister from a battery in front of the right of our brigade front. Two regiments of the brigade (the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers and One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers) advanced on the battery in front until within a short distance of the guns, pouring in a deadly and destructive fire on the gunners and their infantry supports. The terrible discharges of grape and canister from the battery, which literally swept our men away, added to the severe fire from the enemys infantry, prevented the capture of their guns; we, however, held the position to which we had advanced against such determined resistance until darkness put an end to the conflict, and left us in possession of all the ground over which we had advanced during the day. At 3 a. m. of the 26th ultimo I extended my bri- gade line slightly to the right and relieved the line of skirmishers on the right (commanded by Colonel Carman, Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteers), and commenced building a substantial breast-work of logs, which was soon completed, although accomplished under a very annoying fire from the enemys sharpshooters, which was re- turned with good interest. During the whole of this day the sharp- shooters of the Sixtieth New York Volunteers held in check the enemys battery, picking off the cannoneers, and effectually prevent- ing the loading or using of the guns. My brigade now held the extreme right of the line immediately in front of Colonel Harri- sons command, of the Third Division. The sharpshooters on both sides kept up a severe and (lestructive fire during the day, the bri- gade being drawn up in one line and occupying the breast-works Page 280 280 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. At 3 p. in., by direction of General Geary, my brigade moved to the left and formed connection with the Second Brigade, relieving a brigade of the Third Division (Coburns), and formed in two lines, having a front of three regiments in the breast-works and three in the rear line. Every precaution was immediately taken to strengthen the breast-works in our front. J also caused small rifle- pits to be dug in front of the breast-works in such positions as to command the rebel works, and in these the sharpshooters were sta- tioned and enabled to inflict a severe loss on the enemy while com- paratively safe themselves. May 27, skirmishing commenced at daybreak along our front and continued incessantly until dark. Our sharpshooters were heavily re-enforced and drove the enemys sharpshooters within their first line of works with ~heavy loss. All the batteries along our front also opened fire on the enemys works. The One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers was placed in the front line, on our left, to relieve the One hundred and second Illinois, of the Third Division; strengthened our breast- works and dug small rifle-pits in front of this part of the line also, for sharpshooters. The loss on our part was quite heavy, but not near so great as that of the enemy during this days fighting. On the morning of the 28th the enemys batteries opened fire on our works with shell, grape, and canister-shot, which was kept up for about one hour with great rapidity. Our sharpshooters soon silenced their fire, however, by picking off the caunoneers while loading their guns. Sharp firing continued on both sides until about 10 a. in., when the enemy made a charge on our front line, but was speedily repulsed with loss and driven within their first line of works, our sharpshooters annoying them severely during the afternoon. On the morning of the 29th skirmishing again com- menced along our front and continued without interruption until dark; also during the whole of the 30th and 31st days of May and until 12.30 p. m. of June 1, when my brigade was relieved by a bri- gade of General Harrows division, of the Fifteenth Army Corps, and retired from the trenches after eight days and nights of most severe duty, the men being constantly under fire, and engaged dur- ing a great part of each night in severe fatigue duty, building breast- works, and digging rifle-pits, with but little opportunity for rest and poor facilities for cooking, which had to be done at all times amidst a shower of the enemys balls and sometimes shells. The behavior of the whole command during the operations of these eight days was all that I could wish; all did their duty faithfully and well. Our position during the whole time was one of extreme difficulty and danger, requiring all, both officers and men, to be constantly on the alert to resist any attack during the day or to guard against sur- prise by night, which the extreme proximity of our lines to the enemys works (consisting of two lines of strong breast-works de- fended by both artillery and infantry and a space of but about 100 yards intervening) rendered extremely probable. To the regimental commandersColonel Godard, Sixtieth New York; Colonel Rick- ards, Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers; Colonel Lane, One hundred and second New York Volunteers; Lieutenant- Colonel Randall, One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volun- teers; Lieutenant-Colonel Walker, One hundred and eleventh Penn- sylvania Veteran Volunteers; Lieutenant-Colonel Van Voorhis, One hundred and thirty-seventh New York Volunteers, and Lieutenant- Colonel Chatfield, of the Seventy-eighth New York Veteran Volu Page 281 C~. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 281 teersmy thanks are due for their cordial assistance and strict atten- tion to orders during the whole time. I would also mention as worthy of notice Captains Wheelock and Alexander and Lieutenant Scofield, of the brigade staff, for the very efficient aid rendered by them during the engagement of the 25th and subsequent operations. I annex a list of casualties. I have the honor, captain, to remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. A. COBRAM, JR., Colonel, Commanding Brigade. Capt. THOMAS H. ELLIOTT, Asst. Adjt. Gem., Second Div., Twentieth Army Corps. List of killed and wounded in Third Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, in the engagements from May 25 to June 2, 1864. Killed. Wounded. Regiment. 4) 4) 0 ~ 0 ~ 60th New York Volunteers 4 1 23 78th New York Volunteers 1 102d New York volunteers I 3 16 137th New York volunteers 10 149th New York volunteers 38 29th Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers 2 29 111th Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers 1 8 1 44 Total 1 21 5 161 No. 236. Report of Col. Abel Godard, Sixtieth New York Infantry, of oper ations May 15. HDQRS. SIXTIETH NEW YORK VETERAN VOLUNTEERS, Near Cassvilie, Ga., May 21, 1864. CAPTAIN: Pursuant to orders, I have the honor to forward a re- port of the part my regiment took in the engagement of Resaca, Ga., on the 15th day of May instant. On the morning of said day my command, the third in line of the Third Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, took posi- tion in the rear of General Butterfields division, a few miles north- east of Resaca, about three-quarters of a mile from the enemys line of works. At about 11 a. m. the enemy opened fire upon our line. General Geary with great vim ordered our brigade forward, and it moved with rapidity, being massed in column of regiments, the Sixtieth second in column. We advanced for some distance through a ravine and over troo p s of the Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps, up to a stee hi 1, and were halted near the top of the same, where we remaine ci for over one hour, and then moved forward over the hill to its bottom and there halted a short time, when we moved by the left in front to the rear of the position occupied by General Hooker in person. At this point I was ordered by General Geary, commanding division, and immediately afterward by Colonel Ire- land, commanding brigade, to erect a line of works on the top of the hill immediately in our front and directly opposite the enemy Page 282 282 THE ATILAINTA CAMPAIG1~. tOHAP. L. line, and at a distance from them of about thirty or forty rods. Marching my regiment over two lines of other troops, after stack- ing arms, said works were commenced and completed, and at about dark the men laid down upon their arms close to their works; the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers connecting with my com- mand on the right, and the One hundred and thirty-seventh New York Volunteers on the left. During the day I lost 4 wounded and 1 missing, including Lieut. Col. W. M. Thomas, wounded in the head in the forenoon. My command numbered on the morning of the 15th instant 270 muskets and 20 officers. During the night of the 15th there was no firing by my men, but the firing was frequent from the enemy. In the morning of the 16th, pursuant to orders, I moved my regiment forward over the enem ys line of works, which they had evacuated, and as far as Resaca, where we rejoined the brigade. In this advance we passed over the works and camps but recently occupied by the enemy, and from which they had been driven by our troops. During the 16th instant, after joining~ we continued to march with the brigade, there being no engagement with the enemy after that time up to this date. My regiment has not been engaged with the enemy from May 2 to the present date, except as abovetwritten. Very respectfully, ABEL GODARD, Colonel Sixtieth New York Veteran Volunteers. Capt. S. B. WHEELOCK, A. A. A. G., 3d Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Carps. No. 237. Report of Capt. Thomas Elliott, Sixtieth New York Infantry. HDQRS. SIXTIETH REGT. NEW YORK VETERAN VOLs., Atlanta, Ga., September 8, 1864. SIR: The following report of the operations of this regiment dur- ing the campaign commencing May 2, 1864, and ending with the capture of Atlanta, September 2, 1864, is most respectfully submit- ted. The report is divided into periods or days of importance, be- tween the dates of which all incidents and movements are related. FIRST PERIOD. The march to Rocky Face, ]liliay 2 to 10. Left Stevenson, Ala., on the 2d of May, and arrived at Chatta- nooga on the 4th. Left Chattanooga on the 5th instant and crossed Taylors Ridge. On the 8th instant this regiment, with the brm~ade marched to Villanow to support General Kilpatricks division of cay alry, while the First and Second Brigades of the division marched to Rocky Face. We were relieved in the afternoon by General Mc Phersons troops, and immediately marched with the brigade to Rocky Face, where we joined the division and erected breast work Page 283 O~. L.] REPORTS, ETC.-ARM~ OF THE CUMBERLAND. 283 SECOND PERIOD. The march from Rocky Face to Resaca, from May 10 to lii. We received orders on the 11th to get ready for a three days march, baggage to be sent to the rear. These orders were complied with, and we marched on the 12th through Snake Creek Gap, and joined the troops of General McPherson. On the 15th, at 7.30 a. in., the regiment was ordered on a reconnaissance under the direction of Captain Forbes,. division inspector. Returned at 10 a. m. and marched with the brigade to the support of the Fourth Army Corps. This regiment was not heavily engaged at Resaca, losing 4 wounded only, including Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas. THIRD PERIOD. The march to Cassville, May 16 to 20. On the morning of the 16th this regiment was ordered forward to ascertain if the enemy had abandoned the works in our front. The regiment deployed as skirmishers and advanced to the railroad. We joined the brigade and advanced to Cassville, where we arrived on the 19th. FOURTH PERIOD. The advance to Dallas, May 20 to 31. We remained in camp at Cassville until May 23. Marched on the morning of the 23d and crossed Burnt Hickory Ridge on the 24th. On the 25th we marched with the brigade in pursuit of the enemy. The First Brigade became heavily engaged about 2 p. m. At 4 p. m. this regiment advanced in line of battle, passing over General But- terfields troops, and formed at length on the right of the One hun- dred and second Illinois, and lying on our arms all night with bayonets fixed, ready for attack or defense at any moment. On the 26th a heavy skirmish line was sent out and works were erected. Lost many men during the day and inflicted heavy loss on the enemys skirmishers, driving them inside their works. The regi- ment moved at night to the left, and relieved some of the Third Di- vision. On the 27th a battery from the Third Division took posi- tion in our works. We were ordered to hold ourselves in readiness at 9 a. m. to charge the enemys works. The order was, however, countermanded. We skirmished with the enemy heavily during the day, losing 4 killed and 8 wounded. On the 28th the skirmish- ers of this regiment drove the enemys skirmishers into their works and kept them there all day. We built a strong work in front of each company on the picket-line during the night, in which were placed three men. On the 29th a heavy skirmish line was sent out; lost 1 officer and several men. On the 30th lost 1 killed and 2 wounded. FIFTH PERIOD. The march to Acworth, June 1 to 15. This regiment was relieved by troops from the Fifteenth Army Corps on the morning of the 1st of June, and marched to the left wing of the army. On the 2& advanced on the enemy. On the 3 Page 284 284 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [cm. L were marched with the brigade to a bridge over Allatoona Creek, on the Acworth road, which helped to repair and guard. A company of this regiment, under Captain Smith, opened communication with General Stoneman. Remained here until the 6th instant. Marched at 9 a. m. 6th instant with the brigade and joined the division that night. Remained in camp here until the 13th instant. We marched with the brigade on the 13th instant to the right of the First Divis- ion, where we erected strong works. The enemy evacuated Pine Knob during the night of the 14th. SIXTH PERIOD. The march lo Kenesaw, June 15 to 27. The regiment, with the brigade, advanced at 12 m. two or three miles in line of battle; engaged the enemys skirmishers heavily, driv- ing them into their works, and halted all night 150 yards from the rebel works, protected by a knoll from their fire. We built works on this knoll with our bayonets and cups. We received orders at 11.30 p. m. to fall back to a more advantag~ous position, which we reached and fortified strongly during the night. Casualties during the day, 18 men killed and wounded. On the evening it was ascertained that the enemy had evacuated their works, which were immediately oc- cupied by our troops. Advanced with our brigade at 11 a. in., the enemy shelling us, and arrived at Golgotha in the afternoon, formed in a hollow iii support of Wheelers battery, which was actively en- gaged with the enemys battery. We advanced during the night to the hill upon which the battery was placed, and fortified it strongly. The enemy evacuated the works in our front on the morning of the 19th. This regiment, with the brigade, advanced in pursuit of the enemy. When the brigade arrived near Creek, this regiment was ordered forward as skirmishers to find and develop the enemy. After advancing about three-fourths of a mile we found the enemys skirmishers strongly posted. A brisk skirmish ensued froni 3 to 10 p. in.; we kept up a brisk fire with the enemy, losing, notwith- standing the protection offered by the trees, 8 men wounded; the men in this case were deployed in an immense swamp, through which some of them sank to their knees, and in which many were compelled to lie down to protect themselves from the rebel fire. Al- together this was the most tedious duty that I have been placed on during the campaign. The regiment was relieved by the One hun- dred and forty-ninth New York at 10 p. m. On the 20th we were relieved from duty in the front line and allowed to rest. On the 21st we marched to the right and took position on the right of the First Brigade and fortified strongly. Advanced with the brigade to a hill in our front, from which the rebel skirmishers were driven by Colonel Cobham with his own regiment, One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, and the One hundred and thirty- seventh New York Volunteers, and fortified strongly. On the same day the First Division was attacked heavily. We camped here until the 27th instant. SEVENTH PERIOD. The attack on Kenesaw, June 27 to 30. We advanced with the brigade at 8 a. m. on the 27th instant to sup- port the Fourteenth Army Corps; ordered to assault Kenesaw, drove the enemys skirmishers before us, and fortified strongly; remaine Page 285 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 285 here until the 30th instant. On the night of the 30th we were re- lieved by a portion of the Fourteenth Army Corps and marched to the right of the army, relieving a portion of the Twenty-third Army Corps. Remained here until the 3d of July. EIGHTH PERIOD. March to the Chattahoochee River, Jidy 3 to 17. On the morning of the 3d instant the regiment marched with the brigade in pursuit of the enemy, who had evacuated during the night previous; came up with the enemy strongly posted on the right bank of the Chattahoochee River. This regiment, with the brigade, was placed in camp under orders of General Thomas near Nickajack Creek, where we remained until the 17th instant. NINTH PERIOD. Crossing of the Chattahoochee and battle of Peach Tree. On the 17th we crossed the Chattahoochee at Paces Ferry, and camped at night near the cross-roads leading to Peach Tree Creek. Marched on the 18th to Peach Tree Creek, and camped on the north bank that night. Crossed to the south side of Peach Tree on the 19th, driving the enemys skirmishers before us, and captur- ing some prisoners. On the ~0th occurred the battle of Peach Tree Creek. This regiment was, together with the other regiments of the brigade, in reserve in column by regiments. When the attack was made this regiment was ordered by the colonel commanding the brigade to the support of Bundys and Knaps batteries. The enemy attacked fiercely; upset almost instantaneously the regiment in the front line of battle, and penetrated through ravine in rear of the batteries which this regiment was ordered to support. The Twenty- ninth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers were also sent by the col- onel commanding the brigade to support the batteries. The enemy halted in plain view when they saw these two regiments, but ex- changed shots with vigor. Colonel Godard, commanding the regi- nient, immediately and with the utmost coolness and deliberation faced his regiment by the rear rank, and made an oblique change of front forward on first company, and ordered the regiment to com- mence firing; the enemy retired precipitately. The fortunate posi- tion of the Sixtieth New York Veteran Volunteers and the Twenty- ninth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers without doubt saved the bat- teries, which would otherwise have been taken in reverse, and their support feeble as they were would have been routed. The enemy threatened the batteries from the front at the same time, and ob- tained possession of two of Bundys pieces. Major Reynolds, chief of artillery Twentieth Army Corps, notified Colonel Godard of this and requested him to move his regiment to the support of the bat- tery; charged and drove the enemy from the guns. This ended the fight at that point. The enemy retired baffled and defeated with heavy loss. On the 21st the enemy had abandoned the works in our front, and this regiment, with the brigade, marched to within two miles of Atlanta, where we strongly fortified. From the 22d to the 26th we were engaged in strengthening our old and constructing new works. On the 26th we moved to the left of the corps, with the brig~ide, and relieved a portion of the Third Division. We remained here until August 27, when we moved back to a position covering Paces Ferry, on the Chattahoochee, which we strongly fortified Page 286 286 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHip. L. TENTH PERIOD. The entry into Atlanta September 2, 1864. We remained at Paces Ferry from August 27 to September 2, when this regiment was detailed as part of a force under Lieutenant-Col- onel Walker, One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Vol- unteers, to make a reconnaissance in the direction of Atlanta. The reconnaissance developed that the enemy had evacuated, and we entered the town without opposition during the afternoon of the 2d iiistant, the flags of this regiment and the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers being the first to be saluted from the City Hall of the captured city. Thus ended our eventful campaign. It is needless to say that it created joy and triumph through the command. The loss of the regiment on the campaign is as follows: Killed, I officer and 10 men; wounded, 5 officers and 58 men; missing, 6 men; total, 80. If the foregoing report is not detailed enough, or satisfactory, I have but the excuse to offer that I have not been in command of the regiment during the whole time. Colonel Godard was twice re- moved from us on account of sickness, and in his absence I have commanded the regiment. It is impossible to do justice to the bravery, discipline, endurance, and unshaken firniness of the officers and men of this command. Whether in the heat of battle on the arduous march, or in the cheerless bivouac they have evinced the same spirit of heroic bravery, manly fortitude, and patient endur- a~ice. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, THOMAS ELLIOTT, Capt. S. B. WHEELOcK, Captain, Commanding Regiment. Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. No. 238. Report of Lient. Col. Harvey S. Chatfield, Seventy-eighth and One hundred and second New York Infantry. HDQRS. 102D REGIMENT NEW YORK VETERAN VOLS., Atlanta, Ga., September 16, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the 4ionor respectfully to submit the following report of the operations of the Seventy-eighth Regiment New York Veteran Volunteers, up to the time of its consolidation with the One hundred and second New York Ve~ieran Volunteers, and of the latter organization from that time to the conclusion of the late Georgia campaign, in compliance with circular from brigade head- quarters, September 6, 1864: On the 2d day of May, 1864, the regiment broke camp at Steven- son, Ala., and marched thence to Bridgeport. May 3, marched to Shellmound and halted for the night. May 4, marched with the brigade as far as Whitesides, when, in pursuance of instructions received from the ~ilonel commanding brigade, the right was placed in a position to command a road leading into the one upon which the troops were marching, through which it was apprehende Page 287 Ciiii~. L.1 REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 287 a dash of cavalry might be made to cut off the trains, with orders to remain until the Second Division train had passed, which I did, and fell into the rear of the One hundred and forty-ninth Regiment New York Volunteers, which was acting as rear guard, and pro- ceeded upon the march; reached a place a short distance from a bridge over Lookout Creek, where the trains were passed about midnight, and the men being too much wearied to continue the march, halted for the night. May 5, received orders to join the brigade without delay, and immediately started therefor; joined brigade same day about 8 p. m. near Lees Mills, Ga. May 6, marched at 5 a. m. for Pea Vine Church, Ga. May 7, marched a short distance, when the brigade halted. During this halt received orders to report to Captain Wilson, division ordnance officer, as guard to ordnance train, and at once complied therewith; marched all day and bivouacked for the night a short distance from Gordons Springs, Ga. May 9, in compliance with orders from colonel com- manding brigade, joined the brigade at Mill Creek Church and remained here until May 12, when we marched through Snake Creek Gap and bivouacked. May 13, marched toward Resaca a few miles and bivouacked behind breast-works hastily built by Third Divis- ion, first strengthening them. May 14, at 4 p. m. marched to the extreme left of the army, on the Dalton road; threw up breast- works and bivouacked. May 15, early in the morning, in pursu- ance of orders from brigade headquarters, the regiment joined the Sixtieth New York Volunteers, and together with it made a recon- naissance to the left and front of the division as far as the railroad, and, finding no enemy in force, returned to the brigade. Soon after received orders to march, and proceeded, with the division, about two miles to the right and front, and formed in line of battle in rear of the Sixtieth New York Veteraii Volunteers, the brigade being formed by regiments in line, the whole closed in mass; moved for- ward with the brigade thus formed a short distance, when, in pur- suance to orders received I moved my regiment to the left and on a line with the Sixtieth New York Veteran Volunteers, and in rear of the Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers; moved forward in this order, at the same time changing front, and reaching the crest of a hill immediately in front of the enemys position, halted for a short time, when the general commanding division ordered an advance. The Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania, forming first line, charged down the hill, and soon the order was given for the second line to also advance. The regiment immediately advanced steadily down the hill and partly up the opposite hill, upon which the ene- mys works were placed, when, finding a portion of the Twenty- ninth Pennsylvania retiring in disorder from the terrific fire of the enemy, the regiment halted and lay down, and shortly I received orders to return and join the brigade, which was done, and was then ordered to throw up a line of works on the extreme left of the bri- gade and connecting with the right of the First Brigade. This was done, under a sharp fire from the enemys sharpshooters, and the regiment bivouacked. During the days action 1 officer and 1 cor- poral were wounded, the former very slightly. May 16, early in the morning it was discovered that the enemy had retreated; im- mediately followed in pursuit, amid bivouacked on the south side of the Coo~awattee River a little after dark. [May 17], marched at 1 p. m. nearly to Calhoun. May 18, marched to a position near Kingston, Ga. May 19, marched to within ~ mile of Cassville, Ga. Page 288 288 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. (CHAP. L. and remained until the morning of the 23d, when, starting early in the morning, the command marched to the Etowah River and crossed to the south side. May 24, marched to Burnt Hickory, Ga. May 25, received orders from brigade headquarters to remain and guard the ordnance train; marched with the train as such until about 1 p. in., when we reached Pumpkin Vine Creek; remained here until about 8 p. in., when the ordnance train was ordered up, and we then crossed. the creek and proceeded to within about two miles of the division and halted. or ers having been received relieving the regiment, I remained at this point as guard until May 29, when about dusk I received orders to join the brigade; marched to a ravine in rear of the brigade, and pursuant to orders remained there for the night. May 30, early in the morning the regiment moved into the line of breast-works occupied by the One hundred and second New York Volunteers, and relieved that regiment. Remained here until June 1, 1864, when the corps was relieved by the Fifteenth Army Corps. During our stay in these works lost 1 man killed, May 31, 1864. June 1, marched to the left about three miles. June 2, about 10 a. m. marched to the front about a mile and formed in column by division, closed in mass on the left of the Sixtieth New York Vet- eran Volunteers, the whole Second Division in same formation, sup- porting the Twenty-third Army Corps; moved forward and to the right in this order, and about 1 p. m. halted and bivouacked. June 3, about 2 p. m. marched with the brigade to a bridge on the Ac- worth road across the Allatoona Creek, about three miles from Ac worth. The regiment was placed on picket and remained on such duty until June 6, when the brigade left this position, joined the di- vision, and bivouacked near Big Shanty, Ga.; threw up breast- works and remained here until June 13, about nooii, when we marched about three miles and halted in front of and near Pine Knob, which was occupied by the enemy; threw up earth-works and remained until June 15, when, the enemy having left our immediate front, about 1 p. m. moved with the brigade, and after advancing nearly one mile amid a half, the brigade formed in two lines of battle, this regiment on the right of the second line, the One hun- dred and thirty-seventh New York Volunteers on our left, and the battalion of direction. In this order the brigade moved forward until they arrived near the enemys main line of works, the several regiments maintaining their several positions, when, in compliance with orders, I moved the regiment obliquely to the right until it joined and somewhat overlapped the right of the First Division, which was also advancing. The regiment now became the extreme right of the brigade, moved steadily and rapidly forward until it reached and occupied the enemys inner line of rifle-pits in front of their main line of works, about 150 yards to the front, when, the line on my left halting, I also ordered a halt. Finding the enemys fire very destructive, their vacated rifle-pits offering no cover, and the right of the regiment quite in advance of the left of the First Division, I ordered the right to fall back some twenty paces to a hollow in line with First Division, and there lie down under cover of the rise of ground, which was done. Lay in this position through- out the night, the enemy keeping up a scattering fire throughout the night from their works. In this action our loss Was but 4 wounded, all severely2 officers and 2 enlisted men. June 16, at dawn fell back about 150 yards, and formed line in rear of the Sixtieth Ne Page 289 OHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 289 York Veteran Volunteers; remained here during the day and night. June 17, early in the morning it was discovered that the enemy had retreated from his formidable line of works, and the regiment immediately marched with the brigade in pursuit. About 10 a. m. I was ordered to deploy my regiment as skirmishers, and move for- ward, covering the front of the division; advanced thus nearly two miles, when I found it impossible to proceed farther, the enemy being posted in force upon the opposite side of a small but marshy creek in our front. Advanced the skirmishers as far as possible and kept up a sharp fire during the whole day, the enemy returning the same. Shortly after dark received orders to rejoin the brigade. Remained until June 19, when the rebels fell back, and our forces again started in pursuit. Moved forward several miles, when our farther advance was disputed by the enemy. Line of battle was soon formed, this regiment forming on the left of the One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers, its right resting upon Noyes Creek, the Sixtieth New York Veteran Volunteers in advance as skirmishers. While thus disposed I received orders from Colonel Ireland, commanding brigade, to advance in line of battle, the right of my regiment following the edge of a piece of woods, which fob lowed the creek in its course, until I had developed the enemys line. Advanced as ordered, and on passing the skirmish line, ordered Captain Hall to move forward, with his company as skir- mishers, as far as possible through the woods on the right. Captain Hall soon reporting the enemy to be in force in his front, and pour- ing in a galling fire upon his men, I ordered another company for- ward as skirmishers, and at same time advanced remainder of regiment jn line of battle across an open field to within about 400 yards of the enemys line of works, and halted under the protection of the crest of a knoll in front. The men creeping to the crest, threw up temporary works of rails, and under cover of these re- turned the enemys fire. Remained here until dark, when the regi- nient was relieved by a detail from the One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers, and moved to the right of the brigade. Our loss this day was 1 killed and 2 wounded severely. June 20, moved to the left and rear a short distance. I was this day relieved from the command of the regiment by the arrival of Colonel Hammer- stein, who reported for duty and assumed command. Moved to the right about three-quarters of a mile, and halted for the night. June 21, early in the morning moved a short distance to the right and front, and threw up a heavy line of earth-works. June 22, moved to the front about one mile. In the afternoon the enemy made an at- tack upon the First Division, and a feint upon our line; hastily threw up a line of earth-works and here remained until June 27, when an advance was made by the whole division. The regiment was formed in line of battle on the right of the first line of the brigade. In this order advanced about half a mile to the front under a sharp fire from the enemys skirmishers, but with no loss to us. Threw up earth-works and here remained until June 30, after dark, when our corps was relieved by the Fourteenth Army Corps, and regiment marched to the right in its order in the brigade, and relieved a por- tion of the Twenty-third Army Corps. July 1, marched to the advanced line of works, and, with the One hundred and thirty-seventh New York Volunteers, formed a picket or skirmish line for the brigade. Remained here until the morning 19 R RVOL xxxviii, PT Page 290 290 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [Ca~. L. of July 3; at daylight in the morning discovered the disappearance of the enemy from our front; reported the fact, and was ordered to form the regiment and take place in its order in the brigade, which I did; marched in pursuit of the enemy, capturing many prisoners, and halted near dusk a short distance from the enemys line of works near Nickajack Creek. July 4, about 3 p. m. received orders from brigade headquarters to move out as far as Nickajack Creek as skir- mishers, the right of the line to follow the left edge of a piece of woods in our front. In compliance therewith, Colonel Hammerstein moved the regiment forward through the woods mentioned, and coming to an open field some distance from the creek he ordered the regiment forward double-quick under a sharp fire from the enemy, who fell back to their line of earth-works on the crest of a hill in our front. On reaching the creek the line halted, and sharp firing was kept up until dark, the enemy firing from his earth-works. About 8 oclock orders were received to fall back to an open field about ~5OO yards to the rear and there remain for the night, which the colonel commanding did. Our loss in this affair was 6 enlisted men wounded. 4 seriously and 2 slightly. July ~3, during the night the enemy had retreated, and in pursuance of orders the regiment rejoined the brigade and followed~ in pursuit until nearly dark. July 6, marched toward the left a short distance. July 7, moved to the front early in the day and was placed in position near Carters Ferry, on the north side of the Chattahoochee River. From this time to the 12th of July the Seventy-eighth Regiment New York Veteran Volunteers remained in the same place, when, in pursuance of orders from the War Department and corps headquarters, it was consoli- dated with the One hundred and second New York Vetera~ Volun- teers and ceased to exist as an organization. Though its name is lost, its services will be remembered by history, and its brave sur- vivors are still in the field ready and willing to do battle for the Union to the end of the rebellion. The One hundred and second New York Veteran Volunteers, fqrmed by the consolidation of the old One hundred and second New York Veteran Volunteers and the Seventy-eighth New York Veteran Volunteers, having been or- ganized while the corps lay upon the north side of the Chatta- hoochee, under the command of Colonel Hammerstein, formerly of the Seventy-eighth New York Veteran Volunteers, broke camp July 17 about 4 p. in., marched to the left as far as Paces Ferry; crossed the Chattahoochee at that point, and marching a short distance farther bivouacked for the night. July 18, about 2 p. m. crossed Nancys Creek, marched about four miles on the Decatur road, and halted not far from Howells Mill. July 19, marched early in the morning on the road toward Atlanta until the regiment and division reached Peach Tree Creek. Toward evening moved to the left and was placed near and in support of the batteries placed near the road crossing the creek. A portion of the One hundred and forty-ninth was ordered to cross the creek, and forming a line of skirmishers advance into and through the woods to the opposite side of the creek, occupied by the enemy. To cover their advance, Col- onel Hammerstein was ordered to keep up a heavy firing by file. This was done until rendered unnecessary by the rapid advance of the One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers, led by Colonel Barnum and Lieutenant-Colonel Randall. The regiment soon after crossed the creek, and taking position on the left of th Page 291 G~. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 291 One hundred and eleventh Penns~4vania Volunteers threw up a line of earth-works and rested for the night. July 20, about 2 p. m. the regiment marched from behind the works thrown up the night previous to the front and right of their position sev- eral hundred yards. The brigade was formed in column, closed in mass by regiments, and was in position to support the First and Second Brigades of the division, and resting. At this time Cap- tain Spaulding, with a large detail from the regiment, which had been skirmishing all day with the enemy, having been relieved, joined the command. While in this position the enemy, advancing in heavy columns massed, suddenly and fiercely attacked the First and Second Brigades, which formed the advanced line of the division, and were a considerable [distance] in advance of the Third Brigade. By their overwhelming numbers and impetuous attack they forced the ad- vanced line to retire in great disorder toward and upon the Third Brigade, which the colonel commanding was now deploying and ad- vancing into position. This regiment, commanded by Colonel Ham- merstein, was ordered to deploy on the right of the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, but before they had fallen in and were prepared so to do, the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania had already started. The regiment moved forward, but owing to the dense undergrowth and rough nature of the ground, the advance was rendered very difficult and the line irregular, besides an almost utter inability to keep in view the other regiments of the brigade. The One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers had, by reason of the aforesaid difficulties, got some distance in advance of the One hundred and second, when suddenly the enemy appeared both in our front and on our right flank and commenced a rapid and galling fire upon our men. Attacked thus and having the difficulties of the ground to encounter, and confused by the disorderly retreat of the First and Second Brigades, this regiment in common with the others broke and also retired in confusion from the enemy, who kept steadily advancing in great numbers. In the niean time Bundys battery (Thirteenth New York), which was considerably in advance and on the left of the brigade, and the Sixtieth New York Vet- eran Volunteers and Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, which had been placed in position on the left and at right angles to the line of battle of the brigade in support of the battery, by their steady and destructive fire upon the flank of the advancing enemy checked his advance, and taking advantage of this, the brigade was rallied and made good their stand against greatly superior numbers, and finally forced back the enemys columns in disorder, compelling him to quit the field, leaving many of his dead and wounded in our hands and also leaving us possession of the field. Our loss in this battle was severe, amounting to 55 killed, wounded, and missing. A new line was formed after dark; works hastily erected, and behind these the regiment remained until July 22, when, with the brigade, it advanced about four miles and came np with the enemy in front of his well-constructed works before Atlanta. Earth-works were rapidly constructed on our part and at night we bivouacked within cannon shot of the Gate City. July 23, strengthened the works; toward the afternoon marched to the left a short distance and relieved two regiments of the Third Division, we occupying their works. Remained here under fire of the enemy in oar front, which resulted in no damage, until Page 292 292 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [Oa& p L.1 July 26, in the evening, when the brigade marched to the left and about 200 yards in advance and relieved a portion of the Third Division. From this time we remained here and busied only in strengthening our works and keeping on the alert for any move which the enemy might attempt. Nothing occurring of any particu- lar importance until August 26; about 8 p. m. received orders to move from our position, which was done silently, and, with the other regiments of the brigade, we marched until daylight the 27th, and reached Paces Ferry, and immediately commenced strengthen- ing works on the south side of the Chattahoochee River and guard- ing the crossing at that point; our right rested on the road to Atlanta. August 28, moved two companies to the right of the road and rear of two sections of the Thirteenth New York Battery. Re- mained in this position strengthening our works and erecting others until September 2. Pursuant to orders received from brigade head- quarters, a detail of fifty men and two commissioned officers was ordered to report to Lieutenant-Colonel Walker of the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, which they did at 6 a. in., and, with the Sixtieth New York Veteran Volunteers and the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, all under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Walker, marched toward Atlanta. About 3.30 p. m. the joyous and exciting intelligence of the fall of Atlanta was made known, and soon thereafter the brigade was on the march toward that place, which it entered about midnight; thus success- fully closing a campaign which for length of duration, hardships, and untiring devotion, and bravery of the troops who were actors therein has not been equaled. It is with great pleasure and pride that I refer to the fact that among the troops who first entered the goal so valiantly and ably contended for, were a brave few from this regiment. During the whole campaign the officers and men have behaved themselves with credit and bravery and most commendable patience, with a firm reliance that in the end success would crown their efforts and bring them near th~ time when the Stars and Stripes, under which they have so long and bravely fought, shall triumphantly wave over the whole of our once happy Union. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. S. CHATFIELD, Lieut. Cot., Comdg. 102d Regt. New York Vet. Vols. Capt. S. B. WHEELOCK, A. A. A. G., 3d Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. No. 239. Report of Cot. James C. Lane, One hundred and second New York Infantry, of operations ]Jliay 8-19. HDQR5. 102D REGIMENT NEW YORK VETERAN VoLs., Cassville, Ga., ]iiIiay 21, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that on Sunday, May 8, this regiment, as a part of the Third Brigade, left the division column, and as escort to cavalry under General Kilpatrick made a recon . Page 293 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 293 naissance of eight miles to form a connection between our column and that under General McPherson. On arriving within half a mile of the place for junction the brigade was halted and formed line of battle and this regiment, with others, erected breast-works, after which the men rested until about 3 p. m. In the mean time the cavalry under General Kilpatrick had succeeded in making con- nection with McPhersons corps, a portion of which command re- lieved us, when we rejoined our division by marching about eight miles and arrived at Dug Gap, in the Rocky Face Ridge, about one hour after dark, but not in time to participate in the attack made by the division during the afternoon. The brigade was put in close column of regiments and the men slept on their arms. No alarm during the night. The next day the brigade was ordered back some 200 yards and ordered to form breast-works, the One hundred amid second building about one and a half times its front. After the breast-works were completed the men slept on their arms, watches from each company standing guard. The regiment re~nained in this position until May 12, when the whole command was relieved by cav- alry amid we marched through Snake [Creek] Gap and camped out- side of the line of breast-works; Colonel Lane, of this regiment, field officer of the day. No alarm during the night. May 13, com- menced marching. division acting as reserve; at night built breast- works in Sugar Valley. May 14, marched toward the part of the line engaged with the enemy and halted about 10 p. in., the One hundred and second going on picket. May 15, the One hundred and second as picket; called in about 8.30 a. m. and the brigade marched back on the line of previous days march, and a little after ii a. m. the brigade was put in column of regiments. At 12 oclock the One hundred and second was removed from the brigade, and moved in line of battle down the hill and across a narrow valley, and then charged in line of battle up the [h.ill] toward the enemys fort. This movement was performed under a galling fire, but the regi- ment was remarkably steady, not losing their alignment. On arriving up the hill found the One hundred and eleventh Pennsyl- vania Veteran Volunteers lying down in line of battle, and agree- able to orders received from Colonel Cobham, commanding brigade, moved the One hundred and second by the left flank and took up position on the left of the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, both regiments occupying the extreme front. We held this position without relief (or a chance of making coffee) until 2 oclock the next morning, at which time the rebel cannon were removed from the fort and taken safely into our lines. The regiment was constantly under fire amid was also much annoyed by firing from the rear, supposed to come from the new recruits c~f regiments in our rear. Our regfment lost in the engagement 3 men killed and 11 men wounded. INo officers were hurt. We encamped for rest about 3 a. m. May 16, and rested until about 8.30 a. in., when the division again started and marched day by day, with occa- sional skirmishing, until we arrived at this place on May 19, 1864. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES C. LANE, Golonel, Comdg. 102d New York Veteran Volunteers. Capt. S. B. WHEELOcK A. A. A. G., 3d Brig., 2d Dim, 20th Army Corps Page 294 294 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. No. 240. Report of Capt. Barent Van Buren, One hundred and second New York Infantry. CAMP 102D REGT. NEW YORK VETERAN VOLUNTEERS, Atlanta, Ga., September 18, 1864. CAPTAIN: In compliance with instructions from brigade head- quarters, I would most respectfully submit the following report of the operations of the One hundred and second Regiment New York Veteran Volunteers on this campaign from the 2d day of May, 1864, until July 12, 1864, the date of consolidation: On the 2d day of May we broke camp at Stevenson, Ala., and started on this the greatest campaign of the war, reaching Bridge- port the same evening and Lookout Valley on the evening of the 3d instant. Our regiment accompanied General Kilpatrick on a recon- naissance to Snake Creek Gap on the morning of the 4th, meeting nothing of importance, and reaching Dug Gap on the evening of the 8th, where we found the enemy intrenched. During the evening of the 9th we threw up breast-works at the foot of this gap, and re- mained here until the 11th, when we were relieved by the First Wisconsin Cavalry, reaching near Oostenaula River at 6 p. m. of the 13th, and threw up breast-works. At noon of the 15th we were ordered in the action at Resaca. We took a position to the left of the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, our right resting opposite to a small redoubt occupied by the enemy and manned by four brass pieces. Our regiment, in connection with the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, kept up a continuous fire, and drove the enemy from this redoubt. Dur- ing the night we supported the Fifth Ohio Volunteers in digging out these pieces of artillery, wihich were now held by the enemys sharpshooters. We were relieved at 2 a. m. of the 16th. We lost in killed and wounded 12 enlisted men. During the night the enemy retreated. We started in pursuit of them the next morning, crossed Crow Creek at 10 a. in., and camped there for the night, starting at daybreak next morning, reaching Calhoun at S p. in., where we re- mained until morning, reaching Cassville on the evening of the 19th. On the morning of the 23d we again took up our line of march, reaching the Allatoona Mountains at 4 p. m. of the 24th; left at 6 in the morning, meeting the enemy at 1 p. in., three miles from Dallas. At 5 p. m. we moved forward in line of battle on the right of the Sixtieth New York Veteran Volunteers, a distance of one mile, where we threw up slight works. At break of day we threw up more for- midable ones. On this advance we lost 2 men killed and 2 wounded by the explosion of a shell. At 6 p. in. of the 26th we moved the distance of the front of our brigade toward our left, where we re- mained until 7 p. m. 31st. Here we lost in all 2 enlisted men killed and 19 wounded. We were then sent a short distance to the rear for rest. On the morning of the 1st of June our corps was ordered to the left of the line of battle. At 2p. m. of the 3d instant our bri- gade was ordered to move immediately and take possession of a bridge across Allatoona Creek, and within three miles of Acworth, which we accomplished at 9 p. m. through a drenching rain-storm, our regiment acting as flankers for the brigade, in connection with a portion of the Seventy-eighth New York Veteran Volunteers. At 10 a. m. of the 6th we again took up our march, reaching to within eight miles of Marietta at 6 p. in., where we again threw up works Page 295 C~. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 295 and remained until 3 p. m. of the 12th, when our regiment was or- dered three miles to the rear, for the protection of our division train. On the afternoon of the 13th we were again ordered to the front, where we joined the brigade and moved a short distance to the right, where we threw up slight works in the rear of the main line oppo- site to Bald Mountain. In the afternoon of the 14th we took a posi- tioii to the right of the Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Veteran Volun- teers on the main line, and threw up works. On the morning of the 15th instant Col. James C. Lane was taken sick and sent to the rear; Maj. Lewis R. Stbgman then took command, and at 3 p. m. he led us in the charge up Lost Mountain, driving in a heavy line of skirmishers and developing the enemys position. Here we lay until morning, when we fell back a short distance, in works that were throwi~ up (turing the night by our brigade. Maj. Lewis R. Stegman and Lieut. John R. Elliott were both wounded in the leg. We lost also 4 en- listed men killed and 14 wounded. I was then placed in command of t1n~ regiment. During the night of the 16th the enemy fell back. We followed them up the next morning the distance of two miles, where we again threw up works. On the morning of the 20th we were re- lieved and sent to the rear a short distance for rest. On the morning of the 21st we were ordered farther toward our right, near Kenesaw Mountain, and threw up works. At 10 a. m. of the 22d we moved forward with the brigade to a position captured during the night by Colonel Cobham, of the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers. In the afternoon of the 27th we moved for- ward a short distance in mass by regiments and took another posi- tion, our regiment throwing up works on a knoll to the right of the brigade under very heavy firing, losing 5 enlisted men wounded. T)uring the evening of the 1st we were ordered farther toward the right of the line in another position. We left there the morn- ing of the 3d, reaching near Chattahoochee River in the afternoon of the 5th. At 10 a. m. of the 8th our regiment was ordered to move forward and occupy the enemys works near the river, and in front of our brigade, that were evacuated during the night. On the morning of the 12th of July the Seventy-eighth New York Veteran Volunteers were consolidated with us, forming the One hundred and second Regiment New York Veteran Volunteers, as per Special Orders, No. 222, War Department; the command was then handed over to Col. H. Hammerstein, formerly of the Seventy-eighth New York Veteran Volunteers. BARENT VAN BUREN, Capt. Co. A, 102d New York Vet. Vols., late (Jomdg. Regt. Capt. SAMUEL B. WHEELOCK, A. A. A. G., 3d Brig., 2d Div., 20th Army Corps. No. 241. Report of Lie ut. ~oi. Koert S. Van Voorhis, One hundred and thirty- seventh New York Infantry. HDQRS. 137TH REGIMENT NEW YORK STATE VOLS., Atlanta, Ga., September 8, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to tender the following report of th. late campaign, in diary form: The One hundred and thirty-seventh New York State ~Volunteers, commanded by Lient. Col. K. S. Van Voorhis, broke camp at Steven Page 296 296 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. son, Ala., on the morning of May 2, 1864. This regiment, leading the brigade, started for Bridgeport, Ala., and by slow and easy marching reached.Bridgeport at about ~5 p. in., there encamping for the night; distance marched, about 11 miles. May 3, left Bridge- port at 9 a. in., crossing the Tennessee on the railroad bridge, and camped at 3 p. in. at Shellmound, near the month of the Nickajack Cove distance, about seven miles. May 4, resumed the march, ar- riving at Wauhatchie Valley about sundown, where the troops were marched across the railroad bridge over the Chattanooga Creek, arriving at Chattanooga at about 9 p. in.; distance marched, about twenty-two miles. May 5, left Chattanooga at 7 a. in., encamping at 6 p. in. near Gordons Mills; distance marched, eighteen miles. May 6, left camping-ground near Gordons Mills at S a. in.; halted at 8.15 a. m. near Pea Vine Church, where we formed line of battle, stacking arms, and bivouacked soon after; distance marched, about four miles. May 7, again took up line of march at 5.30 a. in., halt- ing at Pea Vine Valley to allow the wagon train of the Third Divis- ion, Twentieth Corps, to pass. Started again between 1 and 2 p. in., arriving at Gordons Gap, where we crossed Taylors Ridge, and at 9 p. m. camped on the east side of the ridge; distance, fourteen miles. May 8, leaving Gordons Gap at 5 a. in., marched in a south- erly direction; a~rived at Villanow, where we halted about 10 a. in.; at 3 oclock we fell in and countermarched several miles on the Gor- dons Gap road, where we filed right, marching nearly east. Toward dark the sound of artillery could be distinctly heard, which we soon ascertained proceeded from an. engagement with the enemy by the troops of the First and Second Brigades of the Second Division, Twentieth Corps. The rebels were driven into their works on the ridge, and the regiment bivouacked for the night; distance, about thirteen miles. May 9, remaining at Mill Creek Church, we were ordered to change our position for one calculated for defense, which we did, the men being engaged in throwing up breast-works until midnight, when they were allowed to rest, sleeping on their arms. May 10, contrary to expectation we were not attacked during the night. We were visited by a terrific thunder-storm, which lasted two hours. May 11, found us still at Mill Creek C~iurch, nothing occur- ring to break the monotony excepting distant cannonading, appar- ently in the direction of Buzzard Roost. May 12, left camp at Mill Creek Church at 7.15 a. in. and marched through Snake Creek Gap, halting an hour in the gap for dinner. Camped all night on the east side of the gap; distance marched, about ten miles. May13, started at 8.30 a. in., marching but a short distance; halted till 1.30 p. in. about 2 oclock halted again, when the whole division, closed in column by regiments, started at 2.10 p. in., and halted about 3.30 p. in. near Resaca, and stacked arms for the night; distance marched, about eight miles. May 14, remained in bivouac until 5 p. in., when we were ordered to march with the remainder of the corps to the extreme left of our battle line, where we arrived at 11 p. in. and threw up intrenchments of rails and earth; distance, about five miles. May 15, in the morning strengthened our works, and at 10 a. in. marched toward the enemys right, and forming in column of regi- ments slowly approached his works, being more or less under fire. This regiment was formed on the right of the Seventy-eighth New York Volunteers, and ordered by the general commanding the divis- ion to charge and carry a fort in our immediate front. The regiment 2tarted, but was ordered to halt by the colonel commanding the bri Page 297 Cwix. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBEELAND. 297 gade. We then constructed breast-works and were held in readi- ness for action all night; 1 commissioned officer and S enlisted men wounded. May 16, the enemy having evacuated during the night, we fell in at 8.15 a. m. At 2 p. m. we came to the Conne- sauga River, which was forded, the men stripping for the purpose. At 5 p. m. reached the Coosawattee River and were ferried over by two fiat-boats lashed together. At 7 p. m. we halted for the night a short distance from the river. May 17, left camp on the south bank of the Coosawattee River at 12.45 p. in., encamping at 4.45 p.m. near Calhoun; distance marched, about seven miles. May 18, left camp near Calhoun at 4.30 a. in.; halted at 1.30 p. m. for dinner, starting again at 3 p. in., continued marching until 8.15 p. in.; dis- tance marched, about twenty-eight miles. May 19, started at 6.40 a. in., marching very slowly; at 4. 15p. m. were ordered to halt and load, and at 5.30 formed line of battle and advanced a short distance over an open field, when we were ordered to march by the right flank, and continued so to march for about two miles, when we camped for the night at 7.30 p. in.; distance marched, about fourteen miles. May 20, remained in camp all day near Cassville. May 21, did not move. Pursuant to orders, the men washed and made other preparations for twenty days marching. Remained here till May 23, when we left camp near Cassville at 4.45 a. in.; at noon halted for dinner on the right bank of the Etowah River; crossed the river on pontoon bridge at 5 p. in.; at 6 p. m. encamped for the night; distance marched, about thirteen miles. May 24, started at 4.30 a. in.; soon after formed line of battle, and marched about two miles, then by the right flank, and went into camp; distance marched, ten miles. May 25, started at 7.15 a. in., and after marching about five miles the head of the column became engaged with the enemy. Three companies of the regiment were sent out as skirmishers about a mile and a half to the left, returning at 5.30 oclock. We were formed in line of battle, composed of the Sixtieth and One hundred and second New York Volunteers and One hun- dred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers, this regiment being on the extreme left of the line. We advanced to within a short dis- tance of the enemys works and were ordered to lie down, being heavily shelled, losing 8 enlisted men wounded. Distance, about eight miles. May 26, at daylight moved to the right of the Twen.tieth Corps, built breast-works, remained there until dark, when we moved about a mile to the left and stacked arms in rear of the Sixtieth New York, who were in the breast-works. May 27, remained in the same position until May 30, when we relieved the Sixtieth New York. Remained here until June 1, when we were relieved by troops of the Fifteenth Corps; at 12.30 p. m. were rationed, and at 4 p. m. marched toward the left of our line, camping about 8 oclock; dis- tance, about five miles. June 2, fell in line at 11.30 a. in., march- ing a mile or more; were formed in column by division, marched a short distance, so formed, in a very heavy thunder-shower, then deployed columns and continued the march by the flank; went into camp about 1.30 p. in.; distance marched, three miles. June 3, left camp ~it 2.30 p. in., our brigade being detached from the division; marched to Allatoona Creek and encamped for the night at a late hour; distance marched, about eight miles. Remained here until June 13, when, at 12 in., we were marched to our left, passing through the works of the First Division, and built works for artil- lery that they might shell Pine Knob; distance marched, about thre Page 298 298 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. rOHAP. L. miles. Remained here until June L5, packed up and started at 1 p. in., marched a mile or more, and formed in line of battle. This regiment was in the second line, on the right of the One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers. We slowly h4vanced, keep- ing within supporting distance of the front line. Advancing about a mile, over steep hills and deep ravines mostly covered with woods, we .approached within a short distance of the enemys fortifications, when we were marched by the right flank and became the front line, where a spirited skirmish was [going on]. This regiment lost 1 enlisted man killed and 14 wounded. Distance marched, about three miles. June 16, laid in breast-works, which were built at daylight; skirmishing all day, losing 1 enlisted man killed and 6 wounded. June 17, the enemy having evacuated during the night, we started at S a. in., marched in their works and made coffee. At 11 a. m. moved for- ward a short distance; reaching cleared land we formed line of bat- tle, marching thrpngh a piece of woods in our front. Our regiment moved forward to support Wheelers (Thirteenth New York) bat- tery on the skirmish line. In taking up our position we lost 1 en- listed man killed and 1 wounded. Distance marched, about four miles. July 18, worked all night, fortifying, and remained in same position all day. June 19, left the above position at 9 a. m. in pur- suit of the enemy, who had again fallen back; marched about two miles, and coming upon the enemys skirmishers, this regiment sup- ported a battery until night, when we joined the brigade, and being placed on the extreme right, threw up breast-works. June 20, were relieved in the line by troops of the Second Brigade, when we en- camped in a field near by, moving again at 6.45 p. m. toward our right, about two miles, whereour division massed in column by regimentswe passed the night. June 21, at 8 a. m. this regiment and the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers were sent on a reconnaissance, advancing about a quarter of a mile beyond the line of works. A heavy line of skirmishers was thrown out, who soon were hotly engaged with the enemys skirmishers, who were strongly posted on a hill. Our men kept up a spirited fire all day; lost 2 enlisted men wounded. June 22, this morning this regi- ment and the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania moved for- ward and occupied the lull held by the enemy the day before, losing 1 enlisted man killed, and I commissioned officer and 2 enlisted men wounded. Remained here until June 27, when we were formed in line of battle and advanced our breast-works a quarter of a mile and took up position under fire, having 1 commissioned officer wounded slightly and 1 enlisted man severely. Remained here until June 30, when we were mustered for pay; at 9 a. m. we were relieved by a portion of the Fourteenth Corps, when we marched to the ex- treme right of our lines, relieving the Twenty-third Corps; took up position in their works after midnight; distance marched, three miles. Remained here until July 3; the enemy having fallen back during the night of the 2d, we followed in pursuit at 6 a. in., halting at 9 a. in.; starting again at 1 p. in., halting for the night at 6.30 p. in.; distance marched, about nine miles. On the morning of July 5, advanced in a southerly direction, halting at 5 p. m. At this point the boys by climbing trees obtained their first glimpse of Atlanta. Distance marched, about seven miles. July 6, remained encamped until 4 p. in., when we marched toward the left, halting at 7 p. m. for the night; distance marched, about three miles. July 7, left bivouac at 8.15 a. in., marched to the front of th Page 299 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 299 line, and laid out a camp near Nickajack Creek. Remained here until July 17, when we broke camp, marching nearly northeast, crossing the railroad at Vinings Station; about two miles far- ther we crossed the Chattahoochee River on two pontoon bridges at 10.30 p. in.; distance marched, about eight miles. July 18, left camp at 2.40 p. in., marching, halting at 6.45 p. m. for the night; distance marched, about five miles. July 19, were on the road at 6 a. in., marching south, when this regiment was deployed as skir- mishers. At 11 a. m. they reached Peach Tree Creek, where we halted on the edge of a piece of woods, the enemys skirmishers being distinctly seen on the opposite side of the creek. The Third Bri- gade having crossed the creek at sunset, we were thereby relieved, and, crossing the creek, we stacked arms near brigade headquarters, and lay down for the night. Distance marched, about two miles. July 20, moved at 2.30 p. m. about three-quarters of a mile, and were formed in column by regiments, and stacked arms in a thick piece of woods. About 4 p. m. we were aroused by a terrific attack of the enemy. We immediately fell iu, and, while marching by the right flank to form on the right of the One hundred and forty-ninth New York Veteran Volunteers, we came almost directly on the en- emys line of battle, and received a galling fire while in that position. The regiment, however, held its ground well, but the right wing being in a deep ravine, the position for fighting was not available, conse- quently the regiment fell back about 300 yards and reformed, joined the brigade and assisted to build temporary breast-works, and this line was held until the conclusion of the battle. Lost 8 enlisted men killed, 19 wounded, and 3 missing. July 21, buried the dead, and greatly added to the strength of our works. Remained here until the morning of July 22, when it having been ascertained that the enemy had fallen back from his line of works in our front, we left the battle-ground at 6.45 a. in., marching to within about two miles of Atlanta, and halted at 11 a. m. July 23, at 12.30 marched to the left of the Second Division. where we relieved the Twentieth Connecticut Volunteers, of the Third Division of Twentieth Corps. We occupied this position until July 27, when, our line being ad- vanced nearer the enemy, we moved in the front line, our regiment of the Third Division. We n this posi relieving troops remained i tion, furnishing, weekly three commissioned officers and about eighty enlisted men for picket and fatigue duty, until August 26, when we fell back to the Chattahoochee River, arriving there August 26 at 4.30 a. in., when we immediately fortified our- selves strongly, doing picket and fatigue duty until September 2, when we received orders to pack up immediately, and at 5 p. m. moved slowly toward Atlanta, which had been evacuated by the rebels during the day.. About 12 midnight we marched into the city with flying colors, band and drum corps playing, feeling com- pensated for our tedious campaign of four months, during which time we had marched about 300 miles. List of casualties during the campaign: Commissioned officers wounded, 2. Enlisted menkilled, 12; wounded, 62; missing, 3. Total loss, 79. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, K. S. VAN VOORHIS, Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Regiment. [Capt. S. B. WHEELOCK. Page 300 300 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. No. 242. Report of Got. Henry A. Barnum, One hundred and forty-ninth New York Infantry. HEADQUARTERS 149TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, Atlanta, Ga., September 7, 1864. CAPTAIN: In submitting a report of the operations of the One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers during the campaign ending in the Capture of Atlanta, I would state first that the regi- ment was Commanded by Lient. Col. C. B. Randall until June 20, when the undersigned joined the Command from recruiting detail and sick leave and assumed command. A report of the battle of Resaca was forwarded by the lieutenant-colonel, and to his report I would call attention, as it is more complete than any I can give. The data of the operations of the command previous to June 20 are obtained from the line officers. Casualties having been reported from time to time as they have occurred are not given in detail in this report, but a summary of the same is embodied herein. This paper is necessarily more a record of events than an elaborate report of operations, owing to the vast extent of country traversed and the length of time occupied. May 2, the regiment left Stevenson, Ala., with 17 officers, 407 musket-bearing men, and 45 extra duty men, musicians, and non- commissioned staff, being an aggregate of 496 officers and men, and marched to Bridgeport, Ala., with brigade and division. May 3, marched from Bri dgeport to Sliellmound, Teun. May 4, detached as train guard and marched to Lookout Valley, near Lookout Point. May 5, left train and joined brigade near Lees Mills, Ga. May 6, marched with brigade to Pea Vine Church. May 7, regiment and brigade marched as train guard till 1 p. in., theii marched to join division, and bivouacked at Gordons Gap, in Taylors Ridge. May 8, regiment aiid brigade marched with Kilpatricks cavalry divis- ion to Villanow Gap to connect with the Army of the Tennessee; left Villanow at 3 p. in.; joined Second Division at Mill Creek Church at 10 p. m, May 9, regiment on picket on Mill Creek in front of Babbs Gap till May 12; relieved from picket by McCooks cavalry and marched to Snake [Creek] Gap. May 13, battle of Resaca opened; regiment marched to within one mile and a half of Resaca and occupied works erected by the Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps, in reserve. May 14, left position at 4 p. in. and marched to the extreme left, past the Fourth and Twenty- third Army Corps, and erected works on the Dalton road, confront- ing the enemy. May 15, left position at about 8.30 a. in.; marched to the right about two niiles to support Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps. At about 1 p. in. the division charged the enemy, passing over three lines of the Third Division; regiment becai~ie separated from the advancing line, but with the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers and detachments from other commands continued the charge up a hill of about 150 feet in height and drove the enemy from four pieces of artillery placed on its summit in an earth-work, but farther advance was checked by a heavy line of the enemy strongly intrenched in rear of the guns. Our troops, however, held possession of the guns under a galling fire until darkness ensued, when the guns were dug out Page 301 CHAP. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 301 and taken off the field. May 16, daylight discovered the vacated works of the enemy; marched in pursuit, fordino the Oostenaula River at about 12 in., and ferried across the Coosawattee at about dark, and bivouacked on left bank. May 17, marched to near Cal- houn. May 18, marched to near Kingston. May 19, marched through woods and bivouacked near Cassville at about 8 p. in., and remained in camp till May 23; broke camp and crossed Etowah River near the mouth of Raccoon Creek; picket-firing during the night. May 24, division advanced and formed line of battle; re- lieved by Twenty-third Corps about 10.30 a. m. and marched to Burnt Hickory. May 25, battle of Mount [New] Hope; marched toward Dallas and across Pumpkin Vine Creek; regiment detached and formed line on left of Dallas road, two companies deployed as skirmishers. Lieutenant Truair, with sixteen men, was sent scout- ing, by command of General Sherman. Lieutenant Truair and his detachment passed around the left of the enemy and in rear near to Dallas, and having accomplished the duty assigned him he reported to General Sherman. Regiment remained till 6 p. in., and then joined brigade on the road; brigade formed in two lines of battle and moved to the, front, and went into action after dark; regiment in front line; charged over one line of our troops and up to within a few rods of enemys battery, which opened with grape and canister, their infantry supports also opening on us; were re- pulsed with severe loss, but remained during the night within 100 yards of enemys position. May 26, moved at about daylight to ex- treme right of line, and threw up works and occupied them till dark; then moved to the left about 800 yards and formed in support of Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers within 250 yards of enemys works, and remained under a scattering fire till May 28; moved before daylight regimental length to the left in support of battery and Sixtieth ~ ew York Volunteers, and remained still under fire till June 1; relieved by Fifteenth Cof~ps at about 12 in., and marched to left of general line of battle, and bivouacked at about 8 p. in. on the Allatoona road in rear of Fourteenth Corps. June 2, marched still farther to left in support of Twenty-third Corps, which took position left of Fourteenth Corps; bivouacked about 3 p. in. June 3, left position at about 2p. in. and marched with brigade to bridge and ford on Allatoona Creek near Acworth, arriv- ing at about 9 p. in. June 4 and 5, worked in repairing bridge and road. June 6, marched at about 9 a. in. and passed through Acworth, and took position near Big Shanty at about dark, and put up works, and remained here till June 13; marched at about 12 in. and took position on right of Fourth Corps, in front of Pine Hill and threw up strong works. Occupied works till June 15; enemy having evac- uated, regiment marched in pursuit. At about 12 in. moved about one mile, formed line of battle and advanced in line to within 100 yards of enemys main line, regiment in front line and under fire all iiight. June 16, before daylight fell back about 100 yards and occu- pied works erected by pioneers during the night; Captain May detailed with 100 men to drive back enemys skirmishers, which was gallantly performed. June 17, morning found the enemys works evacuated; followed in pursuit and found him intrenched southwest of Kene- saw Mountain. Regiment took position on Marietta road and re- mained till June 19; followed enemy. who had evacuated during the night, and came up with him to the south of Kenesaw Moun- tain, about four miles from Marietta; erected works. Afternoo Page 302 302 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [Ciiip. L. of June 20 moved to the right and bivouacked in rear of Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps. June 21, moved to right of First Brigade and threw up strong works. Juiie 22, moved to front about one mile and occupied a ridge gained by skirmishers, and threw up strong works. Occupied them till June 27; division moved forward, drove enemys skirmishers about half a mile took position in support of Fourth Corps, which attacked the enemy on our immediate left. Threw up works and remained till June 30; relieved after dark by Fourteenth Corps, and moved to right and occupied works on Powder Springs road till July 2. Early in morning moved back about 100 yards and occupied a second line of works. July 3, moved early in morning in pursuit of re- treating enemy, and found him strongly intrenched near Nick- ajack Creek. Bivouacked till July 5; enemy had evacuated dur- ing the night, and we moved forward in pursuit and found him again strongly intrenched near mouth of Nickajack Creek; regi- ment advanced in support of Thirteenth New York Battery. July 6, relieved by Twenty-third Corps and marched to rear and left; crossed Nickajack Creek and bivouacked. July 7, moved to posi- tion on general line between Fourteeiith and Fifteenth Army Corps, regiment in second line, near Carters Ferry. Remained here till July 17; enemy having again evacuated, broke camp, and marched to the left and crossed the Chattahoochee River at Paces Ferry; bivouacked near Nancys Creek. July 18, left bivouac at about 2 p. in.; crossed Nancys Creek, and bivouacked on Decatur road near Howells Mill. July 19, marched at about 7 a. m. and approached Peach Tree Creek, and found enemys skirmish line on left bank; regiment selected to lead the corps in crossing; Companies A, B, and F, conimanded respectively by Captains May, Grumbach, and Burhans, detailed as skirmishers; skirmishers and regiment advanced by the flank and double-quick; deployed into line as soon as across and charged the enemys rifle-pits, and drove back his skirmish line on his main line about half a mile; division and corps followed, aiid took up position and threw up works. July 20, early in the morning the First and Second Brigades of division and Thirteenth New York Battery advanced about 350 yards and took position; Third (our) Brigade took up position in woods about 100 yards in rear at about 3 p. in., massed in column of regiments. At about 4 p. m. the enemy assaulted the Third Division in great force, and almost immediately~ thereafter he hurled his heavy columns upon the bri- gades in our front, striking them partially on right flank. These brigades were very quickly broken and driven back in disorder. At this time Captain Nolan, acting assistant inspector-general of bri- gade, deployed our brigade and ordered it forward in echelon, the first regiment advancing immediately, and the others successively as they uncovered, except the Sixtieth New York Volunteers and Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, which were moved to the left. A deep ravine, thickly grown with brush and trees, lay in our immediate front, down which from the right the fire of the enemy came like a torrent, and in common with the other regimQnts my com- mand broke as soon as it came into the line of the enemys fire. So steep and difficult was the ascent in front that it was almost impos- sible to scale it, and to remain would have been suicidal; besides, the command was not in a position to inflict mtich damage upon the enemy. As it was, 15 men were killed and about 20 wounded almost in an instant. On the ground occupied by the brigade before the Page 303 Ca.4i~. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 303 attack we found Colonel Hammerstein, One hundred and second New York Volunteers, who had reformed a part of his command, and we formed on his left. This line temporarily checked the advance of the enemy, and enabled the balance of our troops to form about 100 yards in our rear. As the enemy came upon us, this line fell back to the rear line. At this time General Hooker rode along the line, and with stirring cheers, the contest was renewed, and the enemy thoroughly repulsed. At about 6 p. m. the brigade advanced to the ground it occupied in column before the attack, and threw up works on the second line. In the brave effort to check the mad onslaught of the enemy Lieut. Col. Charles B. Randall and Capt. David J. Lindsay were instantly killed, at about the same time. July 21, the regiment was on picket. July 22, our forces advanced, following the enemy, who had retreated during the night, the regiment preceding the advancing column as skirmishers. At about 4 oclock the regiment took position in works thrown up by Third Division, about 1,000 yards from the enemys interior line of defenses covering Atlanta, and about 500 yards to the left of the Marietta road. Remained here till July 25; brigade advanced about 200 yards and threw up strong works. July 26, brigade moved to left and regiment occu- pied works at the left of Twentieth Corps and right of Fourth Corps, and about 500 yards from Buck Head road. Remained here till August 4. Siege guns were placed in our works and we moved about fifty yards to rear and remained in support till August 23. Guns removed from our front and regiment reoccupied the works. August 25, at 10 p. m. regiment and division were withdrawn and marched to Paces Ferry, where they arrived at 4.30 a. m. of the 26th. Placed in our old works north of the Atlanta road, about 600 yards from the river, on the east side, engaged in picketing, erecting works, slashing timber, & c., till September 2. The regiment had the proud satisfaction of bearing its glorious banner in triumph through the streets of Atlanta and bivouacking within the boundaries of the Gate City. Casualties: Total killed and since died of wounds, 56; wounded, 114; taken prisoners, 10; total, 180; sent to rear sick, 105; aggre- gate, 285. Of the conduct of the officers and men of the regiment throughout the campaign too much cannot be said in praise. The fortitude with which they have endured the excessive fatigues and hardships of the campaign, the bravery shown in resisting the maddened assaults of the enemy, and the heroism displayed as they in turn have hurled themselves upon his serried ranks are worthy the cause for which they fight, and justly entitle them to the proud appellation of Sol- diers of the Grand Campaign. The ability and intrepidity shown by Lieutenant Truair in his scouting on the 25th of May; the gal- lantry displayed by Captain May, commanding the skirmish line in the advance of the 16th of June, and, again, by Captains May, Grum- bach, and Burhaus at the crossing of Peach Tree Creek, July 19, are worthy of special mention. Each of the heroic dead who have given their lives to their country in this campaign is worthy of a separate tribute, but it is impossible to mention all within the proper limits of this report; but I cannot forbear to speak of the two brave officers whose lives were freely offered as a sacrifice on the memorable 20th of July. Captain Lindsay was a brave and competent officer, as cour- teous as brave, and as devoted as he was able. His loss is deeply deplored by all. Lieutenant-Colonel Randall was a devoted an Page 304 304 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. thorough soldier. He entered the service in April, 1861, and although eminently qualified for a higher command he served as a lieutenant and captain in the Twelfth New York Volunteers till the expiration of the time of service of that regiment, and was immediately there- after commissioned as lieutenant-colonel of this regiment. He had participated in a score of battles and was severely wounded at Get- tysburg, and rejoined his command with wounds yet unhealed and took part in the battle of Wauhatchie and the crowning glories of Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga. Brave as the bravest and coolest when danger was greatest, the chivalrous soldier and gener- ous friend yielded up his young life, as he has often said he should choose to do, in the front of battle and instantly. Cheering his men to yet greater deeds of bravery, and with saber raised aloft, ere its point touched the earth, his soul was with the God who gave it. His example commends itself to us all. Respectfully, your obedient servant, H. A. BARNUM, Colonel, Commanding. Capt. S. B. WHEELOCK, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. No. 243. Reports of Lieut. Col. Charles B. Randall, One hundred and forty- ninth New York Infantry, of operations JJi[ay 8June 7. HEADQUARTERS 149TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, itillay 21, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of my command from the 8th to the 15th day of May, inclusive: The regiment, with the brigade, arrived at Mill Creek late in the evening of the 8th, and on the 9th was sent on picket, where it re- mained until the brigade moved. The regiment was not relieved until sonie two hours after the brigade marched on the 12th. Im- mediately on being relieved tbe regiment marched, passed the wagon train, reached and took its position at the head of the bri- gade at 3 p. in., and bivouacked at sundown. On the 13th the regi- ment marched in rear of the brigade, making long halts, and about sundown took position in breast-works partially built by the Third Division, which we completed, and remained in that position until afternoon of the 14th, when we marched third in line with the bri- gade to the left, and were placed in position to protect the left flank of the army. Arriving there before sunset, my regiment occupied the extreme left and threw up a breast-work along our front. We remained in position in the breast-works until after 10 a. m. the 15th, when we marched sixth in line with the brigade, and were halted and the brigade massed in column of regiments near the Dalton road. At about 12 m. we were ordered forward, the regi- ments moving in line between. I had moved forward but a few yards when I found other troops, some lying down, which very much disordered our line. I halted and endeavored to re-establish my line, but was immediately ordered forward by the general com- Page 305 Cnir. L.] REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBEELAND. 305 manding division, and upon my representing the condition of things to him he directed me to change direction to the right. I repre- sented to him that the ground was covered with troops lying down, and was again peremptorily ordered to move forward. I immedi- ately put the regiment i& ~ motion, changed front to the right, then leaving the brigade and advanced up the hill, passing over several lines of men lying down, the left of the regiment getting entan- gled with troops moving in other directions and separated from the balance of the regiment. As the regiment reached the top of the hill and began to descend on the other side we received the fire of the enemy, and at that point a regiment of some other command (the Nineteenth Michigan, as I learn),which was within a few yards following us, as they received the enemys fire, opened fire directly in our backs, severely wounding numbers of my men. I moved the regiment forward as rapidly as possible out of their fire and advanced down the slope across the main road, and in an open field of some 200 [yards] in width, overtaking and mingling with a confused line representing several regiments of the Third Divis- ion, Twentieth Army Corps, and advanced with them at a run, tak- ing the front line, receiving as we passed across the road and field a terrible fire of grape and canister from guns on the summit of a hill toward which we were nioving. The regiment pressed steadily and rapidly forward into woods and up the hill (receiving all the time the fire of the guns and the infantry of the enemy) up to and over the enemys guns, driving theni before us out of a redoubt on the summit of the hill and into a line of breast-works some 100 yards beyond and nearly reaching the breast-works, when, having passed forward far beyond our line, we received an enfilad- ing fire of musketry from our left. We then fell back to the crest of the hill and front of the redoubt and laid down. We found the redoubt occupied by four brass 12-pounder guns, two of them point- ing to our right and two to our left. The regiment took position as follows: The colors planted in the earth thrown up to form the redoubt near the guns pointing to the right, the right wing running diagonally to the right and front along the crest of the hill, the p or- tion of the left wing which remained with the regiment extending to the left and rear in a ravine. We held our position, keeping the enemy from thc gurts, but not being able to move them ourselves. We were impeded and hindered in all our operations by the great number of men of other commands, several times as many as could be of any service, and all totally disorganized and under no com- mand. Some twenty minutes or half an hour after we had taken this position the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania YO~.m- teers, Colonel Cobham, came forward and took position at our left, having one company of the regiment, which he had picked up on the route, his right overlapping and in front of my left. Upon his arrival the fire upon us from the left almost entirely ceased, and we held our position with ease. Soon after taking position, finding my regiment detached from brigade, I reported our position and the con- dition of things, and was directed to remain there. There was slight firing along the line, but no strong attack on either side during the afternoon and evening until after the regiment was withdrawn, except a slight flurry about dusk, when nearly everything in our vicinity, except my command, which steadily maintained its posi- tion, retired to the foot of the hill. About 9 p. in., by direction of 20 R HVOL XXXVIII, PT I Page 306 306 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [CHAP. L. colonel commanding brigade, the regiment was withdrawn and joined the brigade in the rear. The conduct of both officers and men was all that could b~ desired. Our loss in the engagement was 1 killed and about 30 wounded, a list of which has already been forwarded. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. B. RANDALL Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding. Capt. S. B. WHEELOCK, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS 149TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, Near Acworth, Ga., June 7, 1864. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of this regiment during the engagement near Dallas, Ga., ou the 25th of May and days following: The regiment marched, fifth in line, with the brigade from Burnt Hickory on the morning of May 25; crossed Pumpkin Vine Creek about 10 a. m. and were halted with the brigade about two miles beyond it, the head of the division being then engaged with the enemy. Soon after, by direction of Captain Alexander, of Third Brigade staff, I countermarched the regiment; marched back nearly half a mile and took up position to command the approach of the enemy should he attempt to attack our left flank, where the regi- ment remained some two hours, when I was informed by Captain Alexander that the necessity for any force at that point had ceased, and was directed by him to march forward a little beyond the point where we first halted and take position on a commanding ridge on the right of the road to prevent the approach of any force of the enemy from that direction, which was done. Immediately upon arriving in that position, by direction of a staff officer of Major- General Sherman, I threw forward two companies as picket, and also sent Lieutenant Truair and fourteen men as a patrol, with orders to go to a prominent hill at our right, and from there taJ~e a course diagonally to the right and rear until he struck the creek, then to follow it up to the bridge where we had crossed in the morn- ing, then to return and report at General Shermans headquarters. The patrol reported at headquarters about daik, having performed their duty, meeting no force of the enemy, but seeing several scouts, who fled at their approach, and rejoined the regiment the next morn- ing. The regiment remained in its last position until about 5 p. in., when I received orders to rejoin the brigade, which was formed in two lines, my regiment being on the right of the second line. As soon as the formation was completed the brigade moved forward rapidly toward the sound of the firing, which was very heavy. We had advanced about one mile and a half, the greater part of the way being under fire of the enemys artillery, when I received orders to move by the right flank at a double-quick and relieve troops who were on the right and had been for some time engaged. The regi- ment moved by the right flank 200 or 300 yards, when, by direction of Colonel Cobham, commanding Third Brigade;I halted and formed to the front, and immediately received directions from Captain Wheelock, acting assistant adjutant-general, Third Brigade, to move forward, passing over a regiment of the First Division of the Twentieth Corps, which was lying down directly in front of us an Page 307 CHAP. L.1 REPORTS, ETC.ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. 307 just at the summit of a ridge running parallel with our line. The regiment advanced steadily forward in splendid style, in line with the One hundred and eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers on our left, over the ridge, being informed by the line over which we passed that there was another in their front. The regiment advanced some sixty to seventy-five yards beyond the ridge toward the enemy, who was then firing to our left (by this time it had become so dark that objects could be distin:guished but a short distance), when, without any warning or our supposing we were the front line, we received from several pieces of artillery and the infantry supports of the enemy a terrific shower of grape, canister, and bullets from a dis- tance so close that the powder flashed in their very faces, and great gaps were literally blown through the line and several of the officers and men were struck by the pieces of board and tin of the canister. The ground afforded no shelter, sloping downward toward the enemy. I directed the regiment to fall back to the crest of the ridge we had just passed, and that as many as could do so should shelter themselves behind the trees and open fire, which they did, and with such effect that the fire of the enemy was in a few minutes entirely silenced. The regiment remained in that position until about 3 a. m. of the 26th, when the brigade moved farther to the right, this regiment being on the right of the brigade and the extreme right of the army, where pickets were thrown forward by the regiment, and a substantial breast-work built. We remained in that position until dark of the 27th, when the brigade moved to the left and joined the Second Brigade of this division, the regiment being in the center of the second line of the brigade, where we remained, doing fatigue duty on the works ajid picketing at night, until about noon of June 1, when the brigade was relieved by a brigade from the Fifteenth Army Corps, having been seven days and nights under fire and within 100 yards of the enemy. The behavior of officers and men was excellent. Notwithstanding the darkness and partial surprise and the terrific fire which swept away nearly one-fifth of the whole number at the first volley in the morning, only three men remained not accounted for, and those have since been ascertained to have been killed. The casualties are 3 officers and 38 men wounded, 4 men killed, the list of which has been heretofore forwarded. Of the wounded an unusual proportion were severely so, being 25 of the 38. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. B. RANDALL, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding. Capt. S. B. WHEELOCK Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. No. 244. Report of Col. William Rickards, Jr., Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Infantry, of operations Kay 3-June 15. PHILADELPHIA, PA., September 17, 1864. SIR: In compliance with orders from corps headquarters I have the honor to forward the following report of the part taken by m Page 308 308 THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. [Cnir. L. regiment in tlie late campaign in Georgia from May 3, 1864, the date of our march from Bridgeport, Ala., to June 15, 1864, when I was coml)elled to quit the field on account of wounds received: May 3, broke camp at Bridgeport and marched at 8. :30 a. in.; crossed the Tennessee River on railroad and pontoon bridges; ar- rived at Shellmound at 3 p. m. and halted; marched seven miles; the regiment numbered 548 muskets and 13 commissioned officers, being an aggregate of 561 fighting men present; Colonel Rickards general officer of the day. May 4, marched at 5.30 a. in.; passed over the ground on which we fought arid conquered in the desper- ate battle of Wauhatchie; crossed the point of Lookout Mountain and halted at the foot of the eastern slope at 7 p. in.; marched twenty-one miles. May 5, marched at 7 a. m. through Rossville Gap, in Mission Ridge; turned to right on La Fayette road and halted at 6 p. in.; marched eighteen miles. May 6, marched at 5 a. m. south six miles and halted near Post Oak Church; brigade camped in two lines, Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers on right of first. May 7, marched at 5 a. in.; brigade halted at Gordons Mills to allow trains to pass; trains parked on fiat beyond East Chickamauga Creek; brigade passed on; crossed Taylors Ridge after dark and halted at 10.30 p. m. at Gordons Springs; marched twelve miles; the ascent of the mountain is very steep. May 8, marched at 6 a. m. south to Villanow, near the western en- trance of Snake [Creek] Gap; the Third Brigade had been ordered to this point to open communications with General McPherson, who arrived at 12 in.; marched again at 3 p. in. northeast, and arrived at Mill Creek Gap at 7.30 p. m. and joined the division, which had made an unsuccessful attempt to pass the gap; marched eighteen miles. May 9, Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Veteran Volun- teers on picket on the right of the gap, facing the mountain (Rocky Face Ridge). May 10 and 11, on picket. May 12, regiment was relieved at 8.30 a. in.; marched and joined the brigade in Snake [Creek] Gap at 12 in.; halted for dinner; marched through the gap and halted at 5 p. m. outside of breast-works built by General Mc- Pherson; marched twelve miles. May 13, in line at 8.30 a. in.; the division was massed in column by regiments and rested until 2 p. in., when we marched toward Resaca; sharp skirmishing and artillery firing in front; the division was formed in line on the rising ground, having Camp Creek in our front, and crossing the military road from Dalton to Resaca; a strong line of breast-works was thrown up; firing having ceased, the troops rested well; marched five miles. May 14, remained in pbsition during the day, the Second Division being the reserve of the Twentieth Corps. Heavy artillery firing in front all day. Marched at 4.30 p. in. to the extreme left and threw up a line of breast-works facing north and east, Twenty-ninth Penn- sylvania Veteran Volunteers on right of brigade, which was the ex- treme left of the army, and formed perpendicular to the main line. May 15, marched with division to right of Fourth Corps, and were in reserve to support Butterfields division. Moved up and occupied a hill in front of a strong breast-work of the rebels, which we were ordered to charge in column by regiments. My regiment had the advance. I was or