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Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, chapter 43 (search)
Chapter 43: Hatcher's Run.
News of Lee's surrender.
From December 16, 1864, until February 5, 1865, the regiment remained at Fort Emory, on the Vaughan Road.
On February 5, marching orders were received.
At 5 A. M. the regiment joined the brigade and marched out on to the Vaughan Road to take part in the expedition which ended in the battle of Hatcher's Run.
They tramped to within half of a mile of the junction of the Gravelly Run and the Vaughan Road, where the corps massed.
Gen. H d a furious fire of shot and shell, simultaneously with the works in front but with no effect upon the Nineteenth.
During the night the firing was light and confined to the pickets, the regiment continuing to occupy the works.
Casualties,—Feb. 5th, 1865.
Killed,—Second Lieut. Wm. H. Tibbetts.
Private R. E. Pike, Co. E.
Wounded, Private William Mills, Co. A, left arm.
Private M. Gorey, Co. E, abdomen.
Sergt. Daniel J. Murphy, Co. F, abdomen.
Everything remained in comparative q