Civil War History - Gettysburg ForumGettysburg! It's not just a National Park. It's a Civil War Battlefield. For some it's historic and storied past are almost an obsession! All related discussions are welcome here!
It is a small world. I had mentioned to a former Marine about my interests and research in the Civil War.
Next out of his mouth he says, he is the great-great-great-grandson of Private Eugene B. Killeran of Maine.
Further, he told me Killeran was a sharpshooter and with Colonel Chamberlain's 20th Maine at Little Round Top and Big Round Top. He is believed to have been connected to First (1st) Maine Sharpshooters.
My friend, who I will call Joe --further said, that he was never seriously wounded and returned to Maine after the war. When there was to be an anniversary of "Gettysburg" --former Private Killeran looked for his uniform in the locker. All he found was his buttons to the uniform, his kepi, leather belts and other items--but, not his uniform. Totally baffled. Then, his wife confessed she took the uniform and made it into a rug so she could wipe her feet on his uniform. Joe said, that Killeran's wife was definately not happy with his service with the Union. She was of the opinion that he just wanted to have a four year romp with the fellas. Joe, additionally said that Priv. Killeran's wife had a reputation of being spiteful towards him.
I thought it was interesting enough to share. And, though the movie has the correct pronouncing of the last name -- Priv. Killeran always was in the unit of sharpshooters and never was anything higher than a private.
__________________ "There must be more historians of the Civil War than there were generals figthing in it... Of the two groups, the historians are the more belligerent." David Donald, Lincoln Reconsidered (1961)
Indeed -- a very angry woman at one point in time. LOL
This great-great-great-grandson is a former US Marine Sergeant -- Sniper.
Must run in the family huh? LOL Joe's Dad and Brother were also Marines.
Just some thoughts.
Respectfully submitted,
M. E. Wolf
Ah, but did the sniper genes come from him... or her?
__________________ "There must be more historians of the Civil War than there were generals figthing in it... Of the two groups, the historians are the more belligerent." David Donald, Lincoln Reconsidered (1961)
Dyer's Compendium, Pt. 3 (Regimental Histories)
MAINE VOLUNTEERS.
MAINE COMPANY SHARPSHOOTERS.
Organized at Augusta and mustered in November 2, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., with 11th Infantry. Attached to 2nd Regiment, Berdan's U.S. Sharpshooters, as Company "D," which see.
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1st BATTALION SHARPSHOOTERS.
Organized at Augusta from October 27 to December 29, 1864. Companies "A" and "B" left State for City Point, Va., November 12, 1864. Assigned to duty at that point till January, 1865. Company "C" organized November 29, 1864. Moved to Galloupe's Island, Boston Harbor, thence moved to City Point, Va., January 1-5, 1865. Company "D" organized December 2. Company "E" organized November 28, and Company "F" organized December 29, 1864, all moved to City Point, Va., and Joined other Companies. Ordered to Petersburg front and attached to 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Army Corps, Army Potomac, January to June, 1865.
SERVICE.--Siege of Petersburg January 5 to April 2, 1865. Dabney's Mills, Hatcher's Run, February 5-7. Fort Fisher, Petersburg, March 25. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. White Oak Road March 29. Quaker Road March 30. Boydton Road March 30-31. Five Forks April 1. Amelia C. H. April 5. High Bridge April 6. Appomattox C. H. April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Moved to Washington, D.C., May 2-12. Grand Review May 23 Transferred to 20th Maine Infantry June 21, 1865.
Regiment lost during service 7 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 12 Enlisted men by disease. Total 19.
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Dyer's Compendium, Pt. 1 (Campaigns etc.)
Eastern Departments and Armies
Army of the Potomac. As organized From March, 1862, to its discontinuance June 28, 1865.
1st Maine Sharpshooters. Dec., 1864 From New Organization. To 3-Brig. 1-Div. 5-Corps Pot Jan., 1865-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOX’S REGIMENTAL LOSSES
LIST OF REGIMENTS IN THE UNION ARMIES, WITH TOTAL
NUMBER OF DEATHS IN EACH.
[Guild Press unified compilation from separate tables]
O Officers A KILLED AND DIED OF WOUNDS.
M Enlisted men B DIED OF DISEASE, ACCIDENTS, IN PRISON,&c.
T Total C Total deaths
Dec.,‘64 1st Maine Sharpshooters .... Enlisted killed- 7 Total Killed 7 .... Enlisted “B” 12 Total-12 Total Deaths 19 Griffin's Fifth. Corps
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Southern Historical Society Papers.
Vol. XXXII. Richmond, Va., January-December. 1904.
The Last Salute Of The Army Of Northern Virginia.
[From the Boston Journal, May, 1901.]
Details of the Surrender of General Lee at Appomattox Courthouse, April 9th, 1865.
LENIENT TERMS OF GENERAL GRANT.
By General J. L. Chamberlain.
[Excerpt]
"In the course of those four eventful years the makeup of the brigade had naturally changed considerably, for there had been not alone changes of men, but consolidations of regiments as well. Yet the prestige of that history made a remarkably strong esprit du corps.
"In that Third Brigade line there were regiments representing the States of Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, regiments which had been through the entire war. The Bay State veterans had the right of line down the village street. This was the 32d Massachusetts Regiment, with some members of the 9th, 18th, and 22d Regiments. Next in order came the First Maine Sharpshooters, the 20th Regiment, and some of the 2d. There were also the First Michigan Sharpshooters, the 1st and 16th Regiments, and some men of the 4th. Pennsylvania was represented by the 83d, the 91st, the 118th, and the 155th. In the other two brigades were: First Brigade, 198th Pennsylvania, and 185th New York; in the Second Brigade, the 187th, 188th, and 189th New York.
"The First and Second Brigades were with me then, because I had previously commanded them and they had been very courteously sent me at my request by my corps and division commanders.
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O.R.--SERIES I--VOLUME XLVI/1 [S# 95]
JANUARY 1-APRIL 3, 1865.--The Richmond (Virginia) Campaign.
No. 4.--Itineraries of the Army of the Potomac, Sheridan's Cavalry Command, and the Army of the James.(*)
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
Engineer Brigade.
[excerpt]
February 5.--A train of thirty boats arrived from Washington. The whole command, 1,900 strong--composed of the Fifteenth New York Volunteer Engineers, Sixty-first Massachusetts Volunteers (leaving the pickets on Bailey's Creek), Eighteenth New Hampshire, First Maine Sharpshooters (two companies), and Michigan Sharpshooters--started, via railroad, for the front, at about 5 p.m., with orders to report to Major-General Parke, commanding Ninth Corps. Bivouacked near the Avery house.
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JANUARY 1-APRIL 3, 1865.--The Richmond (Virginia) Campaign.
No. 98.--Report of Capt. George R. Abbott, First Battalion Maine Sharpshooters, of operations March 25.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST MAINE SHARPSHOOTERS,
March 23, 1865.
SIR: In compliance with instructions from brigade headquarters I respectfully submit the following report of the proceedings of this command on the 25th instant:
Left camp about 7 a.m. the 25th instant, in light marching order, proceeded to brigade headquarters, and there joined brigade; marched thence to near corps headquarters; remained until noon. Then took up line of march to the position of the Second Corps, occupying the breast-works vacated by them. About 6 p.m. moved to front; formed line of battle (constituting the third in number) in support of part of First Division. Returned to camp about 10 p.m. Was not engaged with enemy, consequently no casualties.
Respectfully submitted.
GEO. R. ABBOTT,
Captain, Commanding First Maine Sharpshooters.
Capt. E. S. FARNSWORTH,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
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MARCH 29-APRIL 9, 1865.--The Appomattox (Virginia) Campaign.
No. 85.--Report of Capt. George R. Abbott, First Maine Sharpshooters.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST MAINE SHARPSHOOTERS,
Near Petersburg, Va., April 24, 1865.
SIR: I have the honor to make the following report of the part taken by my command in the late campaign from the 29th of March to the 9th of April:
At 6 a.m. 29th ultimo broke camp and took up the line of march, following the Thirty-second Massachusetts Regiment. At about 11 a.m. was detached with my command from the brigade to hold possession of a cross-road, with orders to remain until relieved by General Crawford. The brigade returning I again took my position in the column and proceeded on. At 5 p.m. the enemy were found in our front by the First Brigade, and we moved up rapidly to their support. The enemy being repulsed and driven back we were not called into action. In the evening advanced about a mile to the Boydton plank road, and during the night threw up a line of breast-works about 800 yards from the enemy. The morning of the 30th, it being very stormy, no advance was made. At 1 p.m., the enemy's line of skirmishers being driven back on our right, our line was immediately advanced, and occupied the rebel skirmish line, my command holding the right of the brigade and connecting with the Second Corps. At 4 p.m. the enemy drove in our skirmish line on my left and attacked the main line, but were easily repulsed and driven back. During the skirmish had one man slightly wounded in neck. On the morning of the 31st moved to the left down the Boydton plank road, and took position in the rear as support to Second and Third Divisions. They having been apparently routed, and coming back in confusion, we immediately advanced and formed line of battle in the edge of the woods.
During the advance and after forming line of battle stragglers from the Second and Third Divisions continued to pass through my line, part of whom were stopped by my officers and men and formed into line in my rear. In a few minutes the enemy attacked us, but were repulsed. I immediately threw out three of my largest companies, with a detail from the remaining companies as skirmishers; they immediately attacked the enemy and soon succeeded in forcing them back. At 4 p.m. advanced to the front about a mile and a half, from whence we proceeded to the left about two miles in direction of Dinwiddie Court-House, for the purpose of opening communication with General Sheridan. Finding the enemy in our front, and it being dark, we halted and threw up a breast-work. We remained here until about midnight, when we marched back to near our former position, where we arrived at 3 a.m. the morning of the 1st. At 6 a.m. we again marched to the left and opened communication with General Sheridan at about 10 a.m.; we then halted and rested until 2 p.m., when we again took up the line of march to the front. At 3 p.m. the troops were massed for the purpose of flanking the enemy, my command being the second regiment on the right of the second line; we immediately advanced and without difficulty drove the enemy before us. After we had advanced about half a mile I found that I was on the extreme right of the first line (the line having obliqued to the right). When near the Five Forks, in crossing a swamp in a dense thicket, my three right companies got separated from the command, and, obliquing to the right, encountered a portion of Rosser's cavalry, whom they charged and routed; finding that they were separated from the rest of the command they moved to the left and joined me. I immediately afterward moved to the left to a road, where, after countermarching, threw up a breast-work. At dark sent out two companies, under command of Capt. C. F. Sawyer (whose report I inclose, marked A), to take possession of a bridge over the creek. At 1 p.m. the 2d we joined the brigade and took up the line of march. At 3 p.m. crossed the South Side Railroad and marched about seven miles beyond, and bivouacked for the night at 7 p.m. Morning of the 3d marched at 7 a.m., and bivouacked at 7 p.m. Morning of the 4th marched at 6.30 a.m., taking the Amelia Court-House road; formed line of battle at Jetersville at 7 p.m., on the Richmond and Danville Railroad. During the night threw up a line of works. Remained there until 6 a.m. the 6th instant, when we advanced about one mile and a half in line of battle. Finding that the enemy had moved we took the road and marched until 8.30 p.m., when we bivouacked for the night. Morning of the 7th marched at 7 a.m.; crossed the Lynchburg and ------- Railroad at about noon; bivouacked at Prince Edward Court-House at 9 p.m. Morning of the 8th marched at 7 a.m., taking the Lynchburg road; marched until midnight, when we bivouacked.
At 5 a.m. the 9th instant marched and proceeded to the front, passing on the road cavalry bringing to the rear captured flags and guns; formed line of battle and advanced, the enemy shelling us. When we had driven them back to within a mile of their trains a flag of truce appeared from their lines. We were halted and it was reported that the enemy had surrendered. We advanced immediately to Appomattox Court-House and stacked arms and rested. At 5 p.m., the enemy having surrendered, we went into camp.
I would here mention the gallant conduct of First Lieut. John Butler, Company C, who was placed in temporary command of Company A in the action of March 31, in leading the line of skirmishers in their attack on the enemy. I would also mention the following-named enlisted men: Corpl. Charles A. Hadley, Company C, volunteered to go on the Skirmish line March 31, and, getting within a few rods of the enemy, succeeded in killing three of the enemy before he was wounded himself. Private Leavitt Larkin, Company C, also volunteered to go on the skirmish line March 31, and, getting hi rear of the enemy's line of skirmishers, succeeded in killing one man, wounding another, and took the third man prisoner. The prisoner was armed with a Sharps rifle, which is now carried by Private Larkin. I would respectfully ask that he may be allowed to retain it. Private Henry Giles, Company A, during the advance on April 1, in crossing a swamp, lost his company, and was taken prisoner by a rebel cavalryman, who disarmed him; watching his chance he sprung under the horse's neck and seized the cavalryman, dragging him from his horse, at the same time receiving a severe blow on the head and arm. He then disarmed him, sprung onto the horse, the rebel cavalry after him, and came in toward our lines, where he was again taken prisoner by our troops as a rebel. As they were taking him along the lines I saw him and released him.
Casualties: Killed, 4; wounded, 29; missing, 5; total, 38. Of the 5 missing, 4 have been recaptured and are now with regiment.
Respectfully submitted.
GEO. R. ABBOTT,
Captain, Commanding Regiment.
Captain FARNSWORTH,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
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MARCH 29-APRIL 9, 1865.--The Appomattox (Virginia) Campaign.
No. 86.--Report of Capt. Charles F. Sawyer, First Maine Sharpshooters.
CAMP FIRST MAINE SHARPSHOOTERS,
April 21, 1865.
SIR: I respectfully submit the following report of the two companies under my command on the 1st instant:
At 7 p.m. April 1 was detailed to take Companies E (Capt. William O. Howes) and C (Lieut. John Butler commanding) to report to Maj. Ellis Spear, aide-de-camp, who accompanied me to a creek nearly two miles in rear of the line of regiment, with instructions to take possession of and hold a bridge, if possible. I sent Captain Howes, with his company deployed as skirmishers and flankers, who advanced to the bank of the creek, when they received a volley from the enemy who were in earth-works on opposite bank, about twenty-five yards distant. Skirmishing was kept up for nearly an hour, about which time General Mackenzie rode to my command and said we were shooting our own men, and advised me to send one company across, which I refused to do, having seen the enemy, and knew them to be such. General M. then advised Captain Howes to send some men across, the enemy having acknowledged our halloos, saying they were the "Ninth New York Cavalry." I again refused to send men across, feeling sure the force were rebels. In the meantime two sergeants (unknown to me at the time) volunteered to go across, which they accordingly did, and were retained as prisoners (since released, and state we were confronted by Rosser's cavalry in strong force). About 8 o'clock the enemy again opened fire on front and flankwise of the line, and I was compelled to retire to rear about 400 yards, it being useless to remain engaged, there being no bridge at that point. I was relieved about 10 o'clock by cavalry from General Mackenzie's command and proceeded to position occupied by regiment.
The casualties were four wounded.
I am, &c., your obedient servant,
CHAS. F. SAWYER,
Captain, First Maine Sharpshooters.
Lieut. S. W. SCOFIELD,
Acting Adjutant, First Maine Sharpshooters.
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MARCH 29-APRIL 9, 1865.--The Appomattox (Virginia) Campaign.
No. 89.--Report of Bvt. Lieut. Col. Henry O'Neill, One hundred and eighteenth Pennsylvania Infantry.
HEADQUARTERS 118TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS,
April 14, 1865.
GENERAL: In compliance with instructions received from headquarters First Division, Fifth Army Corps, April 14, 1865, I have the honor to make the following report in regard to the operations of the One hundred and eighteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers and First Maine Sharpshooters, under my command on 1st instant:
In obedience to instructions from the general commanding, I advanced out with the two regiments in the second line of battle, preserving a perfect line, the men behaving well and satisfactorily. I advanced out until I reached the creek where the ambulances and wagons were abandoned by the enemy, where, meeting General Warren, commanding Fifth Army Corps, he ordered me to form my men on the left across the White Oak road, within about 500 yards of the enemy's works. I did so as soon as possible. Afterward he (General Warren) ordered me to change front to the rear, throw up breast-works across the road, and be ready to repel an attack from the enemy's cavalry. I did so, throwing out a picket-line in front, relieving the cavalry pickets who were then posted there. Remained there, the men well prepared to repel any attack which would have been made, until the 2d of April, when received orders to fall in with the rest of the Third Brigade as they came along, which orders I obeyed, and followed in the advance out to the South Side Railroad.
I take great pleasure in testifying to and applauding the good conduct and excellent behavior of both officers and men of the two regiments under my command.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. O'NEILL,
Bvt. Lieut. Col., Commanding 118th Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. J. BARTLETT,
Commanding First Division, Fifth Army Corps.
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SPECIAL ORDERS NO. 72.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Hatcher's Run, Va., March 18, 1865.
I. The First Maine Sharpshooters, Capt. George R. Abbott commanding, having reported, in compliance with Special Orders, No. 69, headquarters Army of the Potomac, of March 16, 1865, are assigned to the First Division, Brevet Major-General Griffin commanding, and will report accordingly.
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IV. Capt. John N. Richards, commanding battalion Eighth Delaware Volunteers, having reported, in compliance with Special Orders, No. 69, headquarters Army of the Potomac, of March 16, 1865, will report with his command to Bvt. Maj. Gen. R. B. Ayres, commanding Second Division.
By command of Major-General Warren:
FRED. T. LOCKE,
Brevet Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.
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UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN NORTHERN AND SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA, FROM MARCH 16, 1865, TO JUNE 30, 1865.(*)--#39
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, FIFTH CORPS,
April 27, 1865.
Col. FRED. T. LOCKE,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Fifth Corps:
COLONEL: In compliance with instructions from headquarters Army of the Potomac of April 18, 1865, I have the honor to submit the following list of officers whom I recommend for promotion to the rank set opposite their names:
Bvt. Brig. Gen. H. G. Sickel, colonel One hundred and ninety-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, to be brigadier-general of volunteers for meritorious services and distinguished gallantry at the battle of Lewis' farm, on the Quaker road, to rank from March 29. This officer has received a previous recommendation for promotion. Lieut. Col. James A. Cunningham, Thirty-second Massachusetts Volunteers, to be brevet colonel for gallant conduct at the battles of Five Forks, April 1, and the Cox road, April 2. Bvt. Lieut. Col. Ellis Spear, Twentieth Maine Volunteers, to be brevet Colonel for meritorious services at the battle of Lewis' farm, March 29. Lieut. Col. Isaac Doolittle, One hundred and eighty-eighth New York Volunteers, to be brevet colonel for gallant conduct at the battles of Lewis' farm and Five Forks. Lieut. Col. J. G. Townsend, One hundred and eighty-ninth New York Volunteers, to be brevet colonel for gallant conduct at the battle of Five Forks. Maj. E. A. Glenn, One hundred and ninety-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, to be brevet lieutenant-colonel for distinguished services at the battle of Lewis' farm: also to be brevet colonel for conspicuous gallantry at the battles of White Oak road and Five Forks, in the latter of which he was wounded. This officer has received a previous recommendation for promotion by brevet.. Capt. William Fowler, assistant adjutant-general, First Division, Fifth Corps, to be brevet major for meritorious service and gallant conduct at the battles of Lewis' farm, March 29, White Oak road, March 31, and Five Forks. Surg. W. R. De Witt, surgeon-in-chief, First Division, to be brevet lieutenant-colonel for efficiency and conspicuous bravery in discharging his duties on the field of battle, particularly at the White Oak road and Five Forks. Capt. T. D. Chamberlain, Twentieth Maine Volunteers, to be brevet major for distinguished gallantry at Bethesda Church, June 1, 1864, and at Peebles' farm. This officer has received a previous recommendation for promotion by brevet. Capt. R. W. Jacklin, Sixteenth Michigan Volunteers, to be brevet major for distinguished gallantry at battle of Five Forks, April 1, 1865. This officer has received a previous recommendation for promotion by brevet. Capt. E. S. Farnsworth, Thirty-second Massachusetts Volunteers, to be brevet major for good conduct during the late campaign. Capt. George F. Morgan, One hundred and fifty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers, to be brevet major for distinguished gallantry at the battles of Five Forks and Appomattox Court-House. Capt. George P. McClelland, One hundred and fifty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers, to be brevet major for gallant conduct at the battle of Five Forks, in which he was seriously wounded. Capt. H. G. Denniston, One hundred and eighty-eighth New York Volunteers, to be brevet major for bravery during the campaign. Capt. A.M. Beman, One hundred and eighty-ninth New York Volunteers, to be brevet major for bravery during the campaign. Capt. Henry F. Sidelinger, Twentieth Maine Volunteers, to be brevet major for bravery during campaign. Capt. William L. Guinther, One hundred and ninety-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, to be brevet major for gallant conduct at the battle of Five Forks. Capt. I. W. Kimbell, One hundred and ninety-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, to be brevet major for gallant conduct at the battle of Five Forks. Capt. George R. Abbott, First Maine Sharpshooters, to be brevet major for gallantry during the campaign. Bvt. Capt. L. C. Bartlett, to be brevet major for gallant conduct at the battle of White Oak road, March 31. First Lieut. Benjamin F. Waiters, One hundred and forty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers, aide-de-camp, to be brevet captain for distinguished gallantry at the battle of Lewis' farm. First Lieut. T. K. Vogel, One hundred and ninety-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, to be brevet captain for gallant conduct in all the battles of the late campaign. First Lieut. Lewis S. Edgar, One hundred and eighty-fifth New York Volunteers, to be brevet captain for gallant conduct in all the battles of the late campaign. Second Lieut. Charles J. Rector, One hundred and eighty-fifth New York Volunteers, to be brevet captain for gallant conduct in all the battles of the late campaign.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. L. CHAMBERLAIN,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
[First indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS,
April 30, 1865.
Respectfully forwarded, approved.
CHAS. GRIFFIN,
Brevet Major-general.
[Second Indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
May 31, 1865.
Respectfully forwarded to the Adjutant-General, approved.
GEO. G. MEADE,
Major-General, Commanding.
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UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN NORTHERN AND SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA, FROM MARCH 16, 1865, TO JUNE 30, 1865.(*)--#48
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS,
May 21, 1865.
Col. GEORGE D. RUGGLES,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Army of the Potomac:
COLONEL: I have the honor to forward the order in column of this command, as arranged for the approaching review:
First Division, Brig. Gen. J. L. Chamberlain commanding: First Brigade, Bvt. Brig. Gen. A. L. Pearson commanding--One hundred and ninety-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, Capt. John Stanton commanding; One hundred and eighty-fifth New York Volunteers, Col. G. Sniper commanding. Second Brigade, Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. M. Gregory commanding--One hundred and eighty-ninth New York Volunteers, Col. A. L. Burr commanding; One hundred and eighty-seventh New York Volunteers, Lieut. Col. D. Myers commanding; One hundred and eighty-eighth New York Volunteers, Col. J. McMahon commanding. Third Brigade, Col. J. Cushing Edmands commanding--Thirty-second Massachusetts Volunteers, Lieut. Col. J.A. Cunningham commanding; Twentieth Maine Volunteers, Bvt. Maj. A. W. Clark commanding; Ninety-first Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, Lieut. Col. E.G. Sellers commanding; First Maine Sharpshooters, Capt. George R. Abbott commanding; Sixteenth Michigan Veteran Volunteers, Col. B. F. Partridge commanding; One hundred and fifty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers, Maj. J. A. Cline commanding; First Michigan Veteran Volunteers, Lieut. Col. George Lockley commanding; One hundred and eighteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, Bvt. Maj. J. B. Wilson commanding; Eighty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers, Col. C. P. Rogers commanding.
Second Division,-excerpt ends but body holds remainder of order in review;
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHAS. GRIFFIN,
Brevet Major-General, Commanding.
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Respectfully submitted for consideration,
M. E. Wolf
__________________ "There must be more historians of the Civil War than there were generals figthing in it... Of the two groups, the historians are the more belligerent." David Donald, Lincoln Reconsidered (1961)
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