Congressional Serial Set Volume 3004 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 Excerpt: ...being in my immediate front; however, the enemy left in a very short time after; remained in position. June 23 to 2i, remained in the same position. 'For portion of report i here omitted) covering operations from May 3 to J one 12, 1864, see Vol. XXX VI, Part I, p. 534. June 27, was relieved by Captain Brown's battery, and directed by the chief of artillery to go into camp near the Jones house. June 28 to July 11, remained in the same camp. July 12, left camp at midnight, marched one mile and a half to the rear, and went into park. July 1.'$, remained in the same place. July 14, left camp at 8 a. m., marched with the other batteries of the corps about two miles to the right, and went into camp near the Norfolk road and army headquarters. July 15 to 24, remained in the same. camp. July 25, received orders to move at short notice. July 26, left camp at 3 p. m.; was directed to move with the reserve batteries of the corps; marched by way of Point of Rocks to the James River, near Deep Bottom; returned July 30; was ordered to go back to my old camp near army headquarters. The casualties are comparatively small considering the number of engagements the battery has been in since the commencement of the campaign. They are as follows: 1 man killed and 12 wounded, 0 horses killed in action and 12 died of wounds and. hard marching. My loss in material is five wheels and four poles broken, one limber accidentally blown up. Before bringing this report to a close I wish to return my thanks to the officers, non commissioned officers, and privates of the battery for their hearty co-operation while on the march and in action. Of their soldierly bearing and conduct under fire I cannot speak too highly. Lieutenants Smith and Burnes, my section commanders, are deserving of gr...