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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2 23 23 Browse Search
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) 20 20 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 1, Mass. officers and men who died. 17 17 Browse Search
Caroline E. Whitcomb, History of the Second Massachusetts Battery of Light Artillery (Nims' Battery): 1861-1865, compiled from records of the Rebellion, official reports, diaries and rosters 10 10 Browse Search
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles 8 8 Browse Search
Col. O. M. Roberts, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 12.1, Alabama (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 6 6 Browse Search
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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 3 3 Browse Search
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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore) 2 2 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 5 (search)
1864. Addenda. Special field orders, No. 62. Hdqrs. Mil. Div. Of the Miss., In the Field, near Lovejoy's, September 3, 1864. The general commanding announces with great pleasure that he has official information that our troops under Majs, which were made Saturday by the President on receipt of the news of the capture of Atlanta: Executive Mansion, September 3, 1864. The national thanks are tendered by the President to Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman and the gallant officers and soldi telegram of Lieut. Gen. U. S. Grant, on hearing of the capture of Atlanta: Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., September 3, 1864. The national thanks are tendered by the President to Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman and the gallant officers and soldiand thanks of the nation. Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States. Executive Mansion, Washington City, September 3, 1864. Ordered: First. That on Monday, the 5th day of September, commencing at the hour of 12 noon, there shall b
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 10 (search)
divided into four parts, viz: First. The Atlanta campaign, from the 1st of July, 1864, to the occupation of the city, September 2, 1864. Second. The new defenses of Atlanta and the Savannah campaign, including the time from the 3d of September, 1864, to the 25th of January, 1865. Third. The campaign from Savannah, Ga., to Goldsborough, N. C., from January 25, 1865, to March 22, 1865. Fourth. The campaign from Goldsborough, N. C., to Raleigh, N. C., and the march from Raleighrk. They did their duty and did it well. I must leave to the chief engineers of the several armies to which they belonged to do them justice. Second. The new defenses of Atlanta, and the Savannah campaign, including the time from the 3d of September, 1864, to the 25th of January, 1865. Upon our occupation of the city of Atlanta, acting under instructions from the major-general commanding, I made an examination of the lines occupied by the enemy during the so-called siege, with a view to
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 47 (search)
ctfully, your obedient servant, G. D. Wagner, Brigadier-General, Commanding. Capt. George Lee, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Div., Fourth7 Army Corps. Hdqrs. Second Brig., Second Div., 4TH Army Corps, In the Field, near Lovejoy's, Ga., September 3, 1864. Captain: I have the honor to forward the following as the report of the casualties of my command in the action of September 1, 1864: Zzz Very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. D. Wagner, Brigadier-General, Commanding. Capt. George Lee, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Div., Fourth Army Corps. Hdqrs. Second Brig., Second DIv., 4TH Army Corps, In the Field, near Lovejoy's, Ga., September 3, 1864. Captain: I have the honor to forward the following as the report of the casualties of my command in the action of September 2, 1864: Zzz Very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. D. Wagner, Brigadier-General, Commanding, Capt. George Lee, Asst. Adjt. Geen., Second Div., Fourth Army Corps. Hdqrs. Sec
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 93 (search)
brigades, and a general assault of the enemy's position was ordered. The works were carried along the entire line after very heavy fighting and a loss in killed, wounded, and missing of about 1,000 men. This is only an estimate, as it is impossible to get accurate returns at this time. Two field batteries (consisting of 10 guns) were captured in the enemy's works. Probably about 1,000 prisoners were captured, with Brigadier-General Govan and a number of officers. Several (10 reported) battle-flags were taken. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Jef. C. Davis, Brevet Major-General, Commanding. Brig. Gen. W. D. Whipple, Chief of Staff, Department of the Cumberland. Report of casualties of the Fourteenth Army Corps for September 1, 1864. Zzz Report of casualties of the Fourteenth Army Corps, &c.-continued. Zzz Jef. C. Davis, Brevet Major-General, Commanding. headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Jonesborough, Ga., September 3, 1864.
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 104 (search)
No. 100. reports of Maj. John R. Edie, Fifteenth U. S. Infantry, commanding Second brigade. Hdqrs. Second Brig., First Div., 14TH Army Corps, Jonesborough, Ga., September 3, 1864. Captain: I have the honor to submit for the information of the general commanding the division the following report of the operations of this brigade on the 1st instant: At an early hour in the morning we took up our line of march from Mrs. Evans' farm in the direction of the railroad leading from Atlanta to Macon. We marched in rear of the Third Brigade. After proceeding some four or five miles, we reached a point on the Jonesborough road, about a mile and a half from the town and the railroad. A line of battle was there formed on the left of the Third Brigade, deploying the Sixteenth Infantry, Captain Barry, as skirmishers, and sending him forward with instructions to advance his line and drive the enemy until the railroad was reached. Capt. W. J. Fetterman, Eighteenth Infantry, acting
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 107 (search)
y and musketry from the time we left our works till we took possession of their rifle-pits. The conduct of the officers and men of this battalion during this campaign was entirely satisfactory to myself and highly creditable to them. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant. Horace Jewett, Captain, Fifteenth Infantry, Comdg. First Battalion. Capt. W. J. Fetterman, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 2d Brig., 1st Div., 14th Army Corps. camp First Battalion, Fifteenth Infantry, September 3, 1864. sir: I have the honor to report that on the 1st of September a detachment of the Fifteenth Infantry, consisting of four companies of the First, namely, C, F, G, and H, consolidated, and Companies A, B, and C of the Third Battalion, under my command, were in bivouac about five miles from Jonesborough. Between the hours of 7 and 8 in the morning the brigade to which I am attached was ordered to move in the direction of Jonesborough, following the Third Brigade of the division, the d
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 108 (search)
ssurance that, either in case of sickness or wounds, all that skill and prompt attention can do shall be done for those who suffer. The entire distance marched during the campaign is 210 miles. List of casualties: Killed, 15; wounded, 94; missing, 8; total, 111. W. S. McMANUS, Captain, Fifteenth Infantry, Commanding Battalion. Capt. W. J. Fetterman, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 2d Brig., 1st Div., 14th Army Corps. Hdqrs. Second Battalion, Fifteenth Infantry, Jonesborough, Ga., September 3, 1864. Captain: In compliance with yesterday's order requiring a report from the battalion commanders of the part taken by their battalions in the engagement of the 1st instant, I have the honor to make the following report: When the brigade was first drawn up in line of battle the position of this battalion was the second from the right, its left resting on a road. Here we threw up works. When the brigade again moved forward it was by the left flank, this battalion going first, and
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 109 (search)
s long and weary campaign is deserving of all praise. The total casualties of the campaign are: Killed-enlisted men, 17. Wounded-officers, 2; enlisted men, 93. Missing-enlisted men, 10. Total-officers, 2; enlisted men, 120. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. P. Barry, Captain, Sixteenth U. . Infantry. Capt. W. J. Fetterman, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 2d Brig., 1st Div., 14th Army Corps. Hdqrs. Detachment Sixteenth U. S. Infantry, Jonesborough, Ga., September 3, 1864. Captain: In giving an account of the part taken by the Sixteenth U. S. Infantry in the battle before Jonesborough, September 1, 1864, I have the honor to report that about 12 m. on the 1st instant the Sixteenth went out as skirmishers for the brigade, with instructions to press the enemy vigorously. Soon after deploying, the rebel skirmishers, supported by one piece of artillery, were met, but were steadily and rapidly driven for nearly two miles. On gaining the Atlanta and Macon
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 112 (search)
l July 16, and from that time was the only surgeon with the detachment. He served during the whole campaign. Both surgeons remained with the troops while on the march, in the trenches, and on the battle-field, fully sharing their dangers and hardships, and at all times ably and faithfully performed their arduous and responsible duties. R. B. Hull, Captain, Eighteenth U. S. Infantry, Comdg. Detachment. Hdqrs. detachment Eighteenth U. S. Infantry, Battle-field of Jonesborough, September 3, 1864. Captain: I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of this detachment in the battle of Jonesborough, Ga., September 1, 1864: The detachment, composed of sixteen companies, was consolidated for field and tactical purposes into eight companies, and commanded as follows: First company, commanded by Capt. Robert B. Hull; second company, commanded by Lieut. James S. Ostrander; third company, commanded by First Sergt. William W. Bell; fourth company, command
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley), chapter 116 (search)
No. 112. reports of Col. Marshall F. Moore, Sixty-ninth Ohio Infantry, commanding Third brigade, of operations July 15-September 8. Hdqrs. Third Brig., First Div., 14TH Army Corps, Jonesborough, Ga., September 3, 1864. Captain: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by my brigade in the battle near Jonesborough, Ga., on Thursday, September 1, 1864: On the morning of that day the First Division, Fourteenth Army Corps, moved down the Atlanta and Jonesborough road, my brigade having the advance. After passing the right of the Army of the Cumberland, directed by the general commanding the division, the Sixty-ninth Ohio, Captain Hicks, was deployed on our front and left flank as shirmishers. Upon connecting with the left of the Army of the Tennessee, I was directed to make a reconnaissance in the direction of the railroad, something more than a mile distant. The Seventy-fourth Ohio, Colonel Given, was thrown forward as skirmishers, and the brig
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