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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Mass. officers and men who died. 43 43 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2 41 41 Browse Search
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories 20 20 Browse Search
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Name Index of Commands 13 13 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore) 7 7 Browse Search
Knight's Mechanical Encyclopedia (ed. Knight) 6 6 Browse Search
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles 5 5 Browse Search
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler 4 4 Browse Search
William F. Fox, Lt. Col. U. S. V., Regimental Losses in the American Civil War, 1861-1865: A Treatise on the extent and nature of the mortuary losses in the Union regiments, with full and exhaustive statistics compiled from the official records on file in the state military bureaus and at Washington 4 4 Browse Search
Capt. Calvin D. Cowles , 23d U. S. Infantry, Major George B. Davis , U. S. Army, Leslie J. Perry, Joseph W. Kirkley, The Official Military Atlas of the Civil War 4 4 Browse Search
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The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 25 (search)
No. 21. report of Maj. George Hicks, Ninety-sixth Illinois Infantry, of operations June 21-September 8. Hdqrs. Ninety-Sixth Regt. Illinois Vol. Infty., Atlanta, Ga., September 12, 1864. Captain: I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of this regiment since the 21st day of June, 1864, on which day I assumed command of the regiment: On the afternoon of the 21st the regiment acted in conjunction with the First Brigade in assaulting the rebel position on our immediate right, and succeeded in dislodging the enemy, with a loss to our regiment of 10 men killed and wounded. On the night of the 22d we were relieved, and were sent to the right, where we in turn relieved a portion of Hooker's corps. On the 23d we advanced our line, driving the enemy, with some loss, and gained an important position, which we intrenched and held. The regiment was not again actively engaged with the enemy until after crossing the Chattahoochee, though under fire nearly
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 102 (search)
ome close shooting, which forced the enemy to keep under cover of his works until dark, when we withdrew; lost 13 men killed and 33 wounded. At 8 a. m., May 15, were placed in second line. The enemy evacuated on the night of the 15th; moved in pursuit on the 16th. Found the enemy near Dallas, May 26. Were placed in front and skirmished with the enemy until June 2. On the night of June 5 the enemy withdrew to Lost Mountain. We were not in the front until June 17. Near Kenesaw Mountain, June 21, 1 man wounded on skirmish line; 9 p. m., were placed in second line of works. June 22, artillery firing heavy; 1 commissioned officer and 6 men wounded by shell from. the enemy's guns. July 1, 1 man killed by rebel sharpshooter. During the night of July 2 the enemy evacuated his position and retreated four miles below Marietta. The night of July 9 the enemy again withdrew across the Chattahoochee River. Camped on the opposite side of river from the enemy until July 17, when we mov
Philip Henry Sheridan, Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, General, United States Army ., Chapter XXII (search)
next day, the Southside road the day after, and that Hampton having followed Sheridan toward Gordonsville. I need not fear any trouble from him. I doubt that General Meade's letter of instructions HEADQUARTERS Army of the Potomac, June 21, 1864-9:20 A. M. Brigadier-General Wilson, Commanding Third Division Cavalry Corps. The major-general commanding directs that you move your command at 2 A. M. tomorrow, the 22d instant, in execution of the duty assigned you of destroying certaino supply you with the implements and material for the destruction of railroads obtained for General Sheridan. [Signed] A. A. Humphreys, Major-General, Chief-of-Staff, and Wilson's note HEADQUARTERS cavalry forces, Mount Sinai Church, June 21, 1864-6 P. M. Major-General Humphreys, Chief-of-Staff. The instructions of the major-general commanding, of this date, are received. I shall march in obedience thereto at 2 A. M. tomorrow. Before starting I would like to know if our infantry f
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 4. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Field telegrams from Headquarters A. N. V. (search)
ugh, can any be sent from Petersburg to the point where the road is broken? It is important to get troops to Petersburg without delay. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. Headquarters Army N. Va., June 18th, 1864. General J. A. Early, Lynchburg, Va: Grant is in front of Petersburg. Will be opposed there. Strike as quick as you can, and, if circumstances authorize, carry out the original plan, or move upon Petersburg without delay. R. E. Lee. Petersburg, June 21, 1864. Brigadier-General G. W. C. Lee, Chaffin's Bluff: 10:34 A. M.-What is supposed strength of enemy's force reported on Kingsland road, and of what composed? Cooke's brigade is at Clay's House available, to be sent if you need assistance, and directed to be prepared to move, if ordered, either by rail or march by land. In absence of General Lee, W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. Dunn's Mill, June 22, 1864. General Heth: Inform me of the state of affairs in your front, and whether Cook's
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Volume 4., chapter 12.91 (search)
in this nineteenth century for us to go down, and the decks covered with our gallant wounded. The order was promptly executed, after which the Kearsarge deliberately fired into us five shot. In Captain Winslow's letter (dated Cherbourg, June 21st, 1864) to the Secretary of the Navy, he says: Toward the close of the action between the Alabama and this vessel, all available sail was made on the former for the purpose of again reaching Cherbourg. When the object was apparent the Kearsarge wa he [Captain Winslow] would not or could not save them himself. The fact is that if the captain and crew of the Alabama had depended for safety altogether upon Captain Winslow, not one-half of them would have been saved. In his report of June 21st, 1864, Captain Winslow said: It was seen shortly afterward that the Alabama was lowering her boats, and an officer came alongside in one of them to say that they had surrendered and were fast sinking, and begging that boats would be dispatched
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 3., Chapter 12: operations against Richmond. (search)
he Lieutenant-General that the bulk of Lee's Army was behind them, and he prepared for a regular siege of them. He at once began intrenching, and to extend his left in the direction of the Petersburg and Weldon railway, which he desired to seize, and thus envelop Petersburg with his Army. The Corps of Hancock Hancock was now disabled by the breaking out afresh of his wound received at Gettysburg, and General Birney was in temporary command of the Second Corps. and Wright were moved June 21, 1864. stealthily to the left, for the purpose of turning the Confederate right; but when the former, moving in the advance, reached the Jerusalem plank road, between the Norfolk and Weldon railways, it was met by a Confederate force, and pushed back to a position where it connected with the Fifth Corps. On the following morning June 22. both Corps (Second and Sixth) advanced together, and were maneuvering to turn the works, when a division of the command of A. P. Hill, who had been keenly w
William F. Fox, Lt. Col. U. S. V., Regimental Losses in the American Civil War, 1861-1865: A Treatise on the extent and nature of the mortuary losses in the Union regiments, with full and exhaustive statistics compiled from the official records on file in the state military bureaus and at Washington, chapter 10 (search)
74 3 341 344 2,895 battles. K. & M. W. battles. K. & M. W. Middletown, Va., May 24, 1862 3 White House, Va., June 21, 1864 1 Manassas, Va., Aug. 28, 1862 1 St. Mary's Church, Va., June 24, 1864 17 South Mountain, Md., Sept. 14, 1862 1ania, Va. 25 Gravelly Run, Va. 2 North Anna, Va. 2 Five Forks, Va. 2 Bethesda Church, Va. 3 Skirmish Line, Va., June 21, 1864 1 Cold Harbor, Va. 3 Skirmish Line, Va., Oct. 8, 1864 1 Picket, Va., June 6, 1864 1     Present, also, at9, 1863 2 Malvern Hill, June 15, 1864 2 Appomattox, April 8, 1865 1 Culpeper, Sept. 13, 1863 1 Prince Geo. C. H., June 21, 1864 1 Picket, skirmishes, places unknown 8 notes.--Organized at Burlington,. Vt., leaving the State December 14, 18 Knob, Ga., June 15, 1864 4 Resaca, Ga. 5 Culp's Farm, Ga., June 17, 1864 3 Cassville, Ga. 1 Grier's Farm, Ga., June 21, 1864 3 Peach Tree Creek, Ga. 24 Kenesaw Mountain, Ga. 3 Atlanta, Ga., July 28, 1864 1 Sherman's March (foraging) 3
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Appendix. (search)
which he heartily congratulated me. I am, General, very truly yours, Edward W. Hinks. [no. 72. see page 694.] June 21, 1864, 9 A. M. Major-General Smith: To so meritorious and able officer as yourself, and to one toward whom the sincerest, B. F. Butler, Major-General Commanding. [no. 73. see page 694.] headquarters Eighteenth Army Corps, 3.40 P. M., June 21, 1864. General:--I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your extraordinary note of 9 A. M. In giving to your randoes not frighten me in the least. Your obedient servant, Wm. F. Smith, Major-General. [no. 74. see page 694.] June 21, 1864, 5.30 P. M. General Smith: When a friend writes you a note is it not best to read it twice before you answer unkin Truly your friend, B. F. Butler. [no. 75. see page 695.] headquarters Eighteenth Army Corps, in the field, Va., June 21, 1864. Brigadier-General Rawlins: General.:--I have the honor to forward to you copies to correspondence to General Butl
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 74 (search)
. Steamer Kearsarge, Cherbourg, France. United States steamer Kearsarge, Cherbourg, France, June 21, 1864. sir: I have the honor to inclose herewith reports of the executive officer, chief-engineles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington. United States steamer Kearsarge, Port of Cherbourg, June 21, 1864. sir: I have the honor to forward you the reports of the damage sustained in the differenw, Captain, Commanding U. S. Steamer Kearsarge. United States steamer Kearsarge, Cherbourg, June 21, 1864. sir: I respectfully report that the only injury received in the engine department duringchain. Conduct of the Deerhound. United States steamer Kearsarge, Cherbourg, France, June 21, 1864. sir: I have the honor to report that toward the close of the action between the Alabama Prisoners of the Alabama paroled. United States steamer Kearsarge, Cherbourg, France, June 21, 1864. sir: I have the honor to report that the number of prisoners brought on board the Kearsa
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), Foreign accounts of the fight. (search)
noon, from London, and proceeded to Kelway's Hotel, to meet Captain Semmes. Captain Semmes and all the men are now placed under the care of Mr. J. Wiblin, for such medical attendance as may be required. Editorial from London times. June 21, 1864. On Sunday morning, just as all good people were coming down to breakfast, an awful Sunday morning's work was preparing within sight of the British isles, if among these isles we may include the barren rock upon which a million has been sven-inch Blakeley rifled gun, one eight-inch smooth-bore pivot-gun, and six thirty-two-pounders, smooth-bore, in broadside. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. Mason. 24 Upper Seymour Street, June 22. Southampton, June 21, 1864. sir: I have the honor to inform you that, in accordance with my intention, as previously announced to you, I steamed out of the harbor of Cherbourg between nine and ten o'clock on the morning of the nineteenth of June, for the purpose of
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