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Culpeper, Virginia. Lt. Williston and horse. U.S. Horse Artillery.
Gardner, James, b. 1832, photographer.
CREATED/PUBLISHED
1863 Sept.
NOTES
Title from Civil War caption books.
Caption from negative sleeve: Lt. Williston and horse. U.S. HorseArtillery, Culpeper, Va. September 1863.
Miller, vol. 4, p. 335.
Annotation from negative, glass side: Lt. Williston & Horse, U.S. HorseArty 344, Culpepper VA. Sept 1863.
Corresponding print is in LOT 4191.
Forms part of Civil War glass negative collection (Library of Congress).
 
Do you have any information on Lt. Williston? Always like to know who is in photo and some facts if there are any.
Can't find anything on him, Donna. Was hoping someone on here would see him and have some information to share with us.
 
His name is Edward Bancroft Williston. He was born on July 15, 1837 in Norwich, Vermont. On August 5, 1861 he was commissioned in the 2nd U.S. Artillery as a second Lt. in San Francisco. Later that year he was promoted to 1st Lt.

On June 12, 1864 he received the Medal of Honor for "his actions at Trevilian Station, Virginia as part of D Battery, 2nd United States Artillery, as part of the famed U.S. Horse Artillery Brigade.: "The medal citation is for "distinguished gallantry in action at Trevillian Station, Virginia, June 2, 1863."

He was in the Spanish-American War and was promoted to brigadier general of volunteers on March 4, 1898. He became full brigadier general by Act of Congress on April 23, 1904.

He died on April 24, 1920 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Bancroft_Williston
 
O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XIX/1 [S# 27]
SEPTEMBER 3-20, 1862.-The Maryland Campaign.
No. 1.--Organization of the Army of the Potomac, Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, U. S. Army, Commanding, September 14-17, 1862.(*)
[excerpt]

SIXTH ARMY CORPS.
Maj. Gen. WILLIAM B. FRANKLIN.

FIRST DIVISION.
Maj. Gen. HENRY W. SLOCUM.
[excerpt]
Artillery.
Capt. EMORY UPTON.
Maryland Light, Battery A, Capt. John W. Wolcott.
Massachusetts Light, Battery A, Capt. Josiah Porter.
New Jersey Light, Battery A, Capt. William Hexamer.
2d United States, Battery D, Lieut. Edward B. Williston.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXI [S# 31]
Correspondence, Orders, And Returns Relating To Operations In Northern Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, And Pennsylvania From November 15, 1862, To January 26, 1863.
UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.--#7
SIXTH ARMY CORPS.
Maj. Gen. WILLIAM F. SMITH.
FIRST DIVISION.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM T. H. BROOKS.

[excerpt]
Artillery.
Maryland Battery. A, Lieut. James H. Rigby.
1st Massachusetts (Battery A), Capt. William H. McCartney.
1st New Jersey Battery, Capt. William Hexamer.
2d United States, Battery D, Lieut. Edward B. Williston.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXI [S# 31]
DECEMBER 11-15, 1862.--Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.
No. 2.--Organization, of the Union forces at the battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 11-15, 1862.
SIXTH ARMY CORPS.
Artillery.(+)
Maryland Light, Battery A, Capt. John W. Wolcott.
Massachusetts Light, 1st Battery (A), Capt. William H. McCarthey.
New Jersey Light, 1st Battery, Capt. William Hexamer.
2d United States, Battery D, Lieut. Edward B. Williston.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXI [S# 31]
DECEMBER 11-15, 1862.--Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.
No. 22.--Reports of Brig. Gen. Henry J. Hunt, U.S. Army, Chief of Artillery.
[excerpt]
With Franklin's Grand Division.
4 3-inch, L, 1st N.Y., Captain Reynolds.(*)
4 3-inch, A, 1st N.H., Captain Gerrish.
4 3-inch, 4th Pa. Batty., Captain Thompson.(*)
3-inch, 2d Maine, Capt. Hall.(*)
3-inch, B, 1st Pa., Capt. Cooper. 4 3-inch, G, 1st Pa.,Captain Amsden.(*)
6 3-inch, A, 1st Md., Captain Wolcott.(*)
4 3-inch B, 1st Md., Capt. Snow. 6 3-inch, 1st N.J. Batty., Captain Hexamer
4 10-pdrs., } F, 5th U. S., Captain Ayres.
2 12-pdrs., }
6 12-pdrs., B, 4th U.S., Lieutenant Stewart.
4 12-pdrs., C, 5th U.S., Captain Ransom.
6 12.pdrs., D, 2d U.S., Lieutenant Williston.
6 12-pdrs., G, 2d U.S., Lieutenant Butler.
6 12-pdrs., 5th Maine Batty., Captain Leppien.
6 12-pdrs., A, 1st Mass., Captain McCartney.
4 12-pdrs., A, 1st Pa., Lieutenant Simpson.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXV/1 [S# 39]
APRIL 27-MAY 6, 1863.--The Chancellorsville Campaign.
O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXV/1 [S# 39]
APRIL 27-MAY 6, 1863.--The Chancellorsville Campaign.
No. 225.--Report of Lieut. Edward B. Williston, Battery D, Second U. S. Artillery.
CAMP IN THE FIELD, May 10, 1863.
SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by this battery in the action on the south side of the Rappahannock between the 29th day of April and the 6th day of May, 1863:
At 1 p.m. on the 28th of April, I was detached from the First Division, Sixth Corps, and ordered to report to Colonel Tompkins, First Rhode Island Artillery, chief of corps artillery, at Sands' house. I moved the battery to the place designated as soon as possible, and reported, as ordered, at 6 p.m. of same day. I was ordered to hold my battery in readiness to protect, with Seeley's battery of the Fourth U.S. Artillery, the bridge builders at Pollock's house.

On the morning of the 29th, the rifle-pits on the opposite side of the river having been occupied by our infantry, I moved my guns over and put them in position within the principal work. By order of General Brooks, commanding First Division, Sixth Corps, I took every precaution against any right attack. The battery remained in this work until daylight on the morning of Sunday, May 3, when I was ordered to report to General Russell, at the Bernard house, by Major Tompkins, First Rhode Island Artillery, commanding division artillery. The battery was moved forward, and halted under the protection of a slight rise of ground. During the time it remained in this position, it was subjected to a severe artillery fire from a 20-pounder rifle battery, which resulted in the death of 1 of my men, who was almost instantaneously killed by one of the enemy's shot.

At 10 a.m. I was ordered to move toward Fredericksburg. Soon after arriving in the city, the battery moved forward on the Chancellorsville road. When near Salem Church, the enemy being in great force, Major Tompkins ordered forward a section from my battery at a gallop to take position at the toll-gate. On arriving on the ground designated, I found that the enemy in heavy force were slowly driving back our infantry in a large open field on the right of the road. By holding the fire from the section for a few moments, I was enabled to fire into the extreme right flank of the enemy, his front being in prolongation of our line of sight. The first shot fired was spherical case, with one and three-fourths [seconds] of time, which burst splendidly, causing the enemy to waver. Finding the time and elevation to be right, I fired 16 rounds of case as rapidly as possible. The effect of this fire proved so disastrous to the rebels that they retreated in great confusion, and crossed the road to the left-hand side. During the time they were crossing, 13 round shot were fired down the road, which was perfectly straight for a long distance, and very hard, being peculiarly suited for ricochet firing. The enemy rallied on the left side of the road, but were dislodged by several round shot and shell. During this action, the enemy carried a large red battle-flag, crossed with white, which was knocked down twice by shots from my section. The firing ceased for some ten minutes, when the enemy, appearing suddenly in the road, in what appeared great force, and with the evident intention of charging the section, I fired canister at them with great rapidity for several minutes, the effect of which was of such a character as to cause them to fall back under cover. The enemy at this time could not have been more than 300 yards distant.

Soon after dark, I was relieved by Butler's battery (G, Second U.S. Artillery), and moved to the rear. During the time that this section was engaged at the toll-gate, the other four guns, commanded by Second Lieut. C. N. Warner, of the battery, moved to the left, and materially aided in the repulse of the enemy by Bartlett's brigade, of the First Division. Lieutenant Warner had 2 horses killed.

From the night of the 3d, nothing occurred, so far as the battery was concerned, until it crossed the river at Banks' Ford, about 1 o'clock on the morning of the 5th.

At 10 a.m. I was again detached from the corps and ordered to proceed to Richards' Ford, on the river, above Hartwood Church, to prevent the enemy from crossing at that point.

On the 7th, received orders to rejoin my division, and arrived in camp, near White Oak Church, Va., about noon on the 8th instant.

I cannot too highly commend Lieutenant Warner, Second U. S. Artillery, and Sergeants [William] Scott and [Thomas] Wright, commanding sections, for the gallantry and coolness they manifested during the action. Sergeant [Samuel] Bollinger, acting chief of caissons, deserves credit for the manner in which he conducted himself.

The non-commissioned officers and men acted nobly, and I saw no indication of fear, although the battery was exposed to a severe infantry fire. Nothing was lost or abandoned worthy of mention.

I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
EDWARD B. WILLISTON,
First Lieutenant Second U. S. Artillery, Comdg. Company D.
Maj. J. A. TOMPKINS,
Chief of Artillery, First Division, Sixth Army Corps.
 
O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXV/2 [S# 40]
Correspondence, Orders, And Returns Relating To Operations In Northern Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, And Pennsylvania, From January 26 To June 2, 1863.
UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.--#22

SIXTH ARMY CORPS.
Maj. Gen. JOHN SEDGWICK.
[excerpt]
ARTILLERY BRIGADE.
Col. C. H. TOMPKINS.
Massachusetts Artillery, 1st Battery (A), Lieut Jacob Federhen.
1st New Jersey Artillery, Battery A, Lieut. A. N. Parsons.
1st New York Battery, Capt. Andrew Cowan.
3d New York Battery, Lieut. Alexander S. Thomson.
1st Pennsylvania Artillery, Batteries C and D. Lieut. William Munk.
2d U.S. Artillery, Battery D, Lieut. Edward D. Williston.
2d U.S. Artillery, Battery G, Lieut. John H. Butler.
5th U.S. Artillery, Battery F, Lieut. Charles R. Hickox.
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O.R.--SERIES I--VOLUME XXVII/1 [S# 43] -- Gettysburg Campaign
No. 9. -- Organization of the Army of the Potomac, Maj. Gen. George G. Meade, U.S. Army, commanding, at the battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863.
SIXTH ARMY CORPS.
Maj. Gen. JOHN SEDGWICK.
[excerpt]
RTILLERY BRIGADE.
Col. CHARLES H. TOMPKINS.
Massachusetts Light, 1st Battery (A), Capt. William H. McCartney.
New York Light, 1st Battery, Capt. Andrew Cowan.
New York Light, 3d Battery, Capt. William A. Harn.
1st Rhode Island Light, Battery C, Capt. Richard Waterman.
1st Rhode Island Light, Battery G, Capt. George W. Adams.
United States, Battery D, Lieut. Edward B. Williston.
2d United States, Battery G, Lieut. John H. Butler.
5th United States, Battery F, Lieut. Leonard Martin.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXVII/3 [S# 45]
Correspondence, Orders, And Returns Relating To Operations In North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, And Department Of The East, From June 3 To August 3, 1863.
UNION CORRESPONDENCE. ETC.--#32
CAVALRY CORPS.
Maj. Gen. ALFRED PLEASONTON.
[excerpt]
HORSE ARTILLERY.
First Brigade.
Capt. JAMES M. ROBERTSON.
Michigan Light, 9th Battery, Capt. Jabez Daniels.
New York Light, 6th Battery,(+) Capt. Joseph W. Martin.
2d U.S. Artillery:
Batteries B and L,(+) Lieut. Edward Heaton.
Battery D, Lieut. Edward Williston.
Battery M,(+) Lieut. Alex. C. M. Pennington, jr.
4th U.S. Artillery:
Battery A, Lieut. Rufus King, jr.
Battery E,(+) Lieut. Samuel S. Elder.

Second Brigade.
Capt. JOHN C. TIDBALL.
1st U.S. Artillery:
Battery E, Capt. Alanson M. Ran-dol.
Battery K,(+) Capt. William M. Graham.
2d U.S. Artillery:
Battery A, Lieut. Robert Clarke.
Battery G, Lieut. John H. Butler.
3d U.S. Artillery, Battery C, Lieut. William D. Fuller.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXIX/1 [S# 48]
OCTOBER 9-22, 1863--The Bristoe, Virginia, Campaign.
No. 1. --Organization of the Army of the Potomac, Maj. Gen. George G. Meade, U. S. Army, commanding, October 10, 1863.
ARTILLERY.(*)
Brig. Gen. HENRY J. HUNT.
ARTILLERY RESERVE.
Brig. Cen. ROBERT O. TYLER.
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First Brigade Horse Artillery.
Capt. JAMES M. ROBERTSON.
New York Light, 6th Battery, Capt. Joseph W. Martin.(++)
2d United States, Batteries B and L, Lieut. Albert O. Vincent.(§)
2d United States, Battery D, Lieut. Edward B. Williston.(§)
2d United States, Battery M, Lieut. Alexander C. M. Pennington, jr. (||)
4th United States, Battery A, Lieut. Horatio B. Reed.(++)
4th United States, Battery E. Capt. Samuel S. Elder.(||)

Second Brigade Horse Artillery.
Capt. WILLIAM M. GRAHAM.
Michigan Light, 9th Battery, Capt. Jabez J. Daniels.
1st United States, Battery E, Lieut. Egbert W. Olcott.
1st United States, Battery K, Lieut. John Egan.
2d United States. Battery A, Lieut. Robert Clarke.
2d United States, Battery G, Lieut. John H. Butler.
3d United States, Battery C, Capt. Dunbar R. Ransom.

Ammunition Guard.
6th New York Heavy Artillery, Col. J. Howard Kitching.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXIX/1 [S# 48]
NOVEMBER 26-DECEMBER 2, 1863.--The Mine Run (Virginia) Campaign
No. 1. --Organization of the Army of the Potomac, Maj. Gen. George G. Meade, U.S. Army, commanding, November 20.
ARTILLERY. (*)
Brig. Gen. HENRY J. HUNT.
ARTILLERY RESERVE,
Brig. Gen. ROBERT O. TYLER.

First Volunteer Brigade,
Lieut. Col. FREEMAN MCGILVERY.
Maine Light, 6th Battery, Capt. Edwin B. Dow.
Massachusetts Light, 9th Battery, Capt. John Bigelow.
New York Light, 4th Battery, Lieut. William T. McLean.
1st Ohio Light, Battery H, Lieut. George W. Norton.

Second Volunteer Brigade.
Capt. ELIJAH D. TAFT.
1st Connecticut Heavy, Battery B, Capt. Albert F. Brooker.
1st Connecticut Heavy, Battery M, Capt. Franklin A. Pratt.
1st New York Light, Battery B, Capt. Albert S. Sheldon.
New York Light, 5th Battery, Capt. Elijah D. Taft.
West Virginia Light, Battery C, Capt. Wallace Hill.

Third Volunteer Brigade.
Maj. ROBERT H. FITZHUGH.
New Jersey Light, Battery A, Capt. William Hexamer.
1st New York Light, Battery K, Lieut. Edward L. Bailey (11th N.Y. Batt'y attached).
New York Light, 15th Battery, Capt. Patrick Hart.
1st United States, Battery H, Lieut. Philip D. Mason.

First Brigade Horse Artillery.
Capt. JAMES M. ROBERTSON.
New York Light, 6th Battery, Capt. Joseph W. Martin. (+)
2d United States, Batteries B and L, Lieut. Edward Heaton.(++)
2d United States, Battery D, Lieut. Edward B. Williston.(++)
2d United States, Battery M, Lieut. Alexander C. M. Pennington, jr.(§)
4th United States, Battery A, Lieut. Rufus King, jr.(+)
4th United States, Battery E, Lieut. Edward Field. (§)

Brigade Horse Artillery.
Capt. WILLIAM M. GRAHAM.
1st United States, Battery E, Lieut. Frank S. French.
1st United States, Battery I, Capt. Alanson M. Randol.
1st United States. Battery K, Lieut. John Egan.
2d United States, Battery A, Lieut. Robert Clarke.
2d United States, Battery G, Lieut. William N. Dennison.
3d United States, Battery C, Capt. Dunbar R. Ransom.

Ammunition Guard.
6th New York Heavy Artillery, Col. J. Howard Kitching.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXIX/2 [S# 49]
Correspondence, Orders, And Returns Relating Specially To Operations In North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, And Pennsylvania, From August 4 To December 31, 1863.
UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.--#5
CAVALRY CORPS.(*)
Maj. Gen. ALFRED PLEASONTON.
[excerpt]
ARTILLERY.(*)
Brig. Gen. HENRY J. HUNT.
HORSE ARTILLERY.(+)
First Brigade.
Capt. JAMES M. ROBERTSON.
New York Light, 6th Battery, Capt. J. W. Martin.
2d United States, Batteries B and L, Lieut. Edward Heaton.
2d United States, Battery D, Lieut. Edward B. Williston.
2d United States. Battery M, Lieut. Alexander C. M. Pennington, jr.
4th United States, Battery A, Lieut. Rufus King, jr.
4th United States, Battery E, Lieut. Samuel S. Elder.

Second Brigade.
Capt. WILLIAM M. GRAHAM.
Michigan Light, 9th Battery, Capt. Jabez J. Daniel.
1st United States, Batteries E and G, Capt. Alanson M. Randol.
1st United States, Battery K, Lieut. Jacob H. Counselman.
2d United States, Battery A, Lieut. Robert Clarke.
2d United States, Battery G, Lieut. John H. Butler.
3d United States, Battery C, Lieut. William D. Fuller.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXXIII [S# 60]
UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA, FROM JANUARY 1 TO APRIL 30, 1864.--#30
ARTILLERY.
Brig. Gen. HENRY J. HUNT.
[excerpt]
HORSE ARTILLERY.
First Brigade. (*)
Capt. JAMES M. ROBERTSON.
New York Light, 6th Battery, Capt. Joseph W: Martin.
2d United States, Batteries B and L, Lieut. Edward Heaton.
2d United States, Battery D, Lieut. Edward B. Williston.
2d United States, Battery M, Lieut. A. C. M. Pennington, jr.
4th United States, Battery A, Lieut. Frederick Fuger.
4th United States, Batteries C and E, Lieut. Charles L. Fitzhugh.

Second Brigade.
Capt. DUNBAR R. RANSOM.
1st United States, Batteries E and G, Lieut. Frank S. French.
1st United States, Batteries H and I, Capt. Alanson M. Randol.
1st United States, Battery K, Lieut. John Egan.
2d United States, Battery A, Lieut. Robert Clarke.
2d United States. Battery G, Lieut. William N. Dennison.
3d United States. Batteries C, F, and K, Lieut. James R. Kelly.

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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXXVI/1 [S# 67]
MAY 4-JUNE 12, 1864--Campaign from the Rapidan to the James River, Va.
No. 1.--Organization of the forces operating against Richmond, under Lieut. Gen Ulysses S. Grant, U.S. Army, on the morning of May 5, 1864.
ARTILLERY.
Brig. Gen. HENRY J. HUNT.
[excerpt]
HORSE ARTILLERY.
First Brigade.(*)
Capt. JAMES M. ROBERTSON.
New York Light, 6th Battery, Capt. Joseph W. Martin.
2d United States, Batteries B and L, Lieut. Edward Heaton.
2d United States, Battery D, Lieut. Edward B. Williston.
2d United States, Battery M, Lieut. Alexander C. M. Pennington, jr.
4thUnited States, Battery A, Lieut. Rufus King, jr.
4th United States, Batteries C and E, Lieut. Charles L. Fitzhugh.

Second Brigade.
Capt. DUNBAR R. RANSOM.
1st United States, Batteries E and G, Lieut. Frank S. French.
1st United States, Batteries H and I, Capt. Alanson M. Randol.
1st United States, Battery K, Lieut. John Egan.
2d United States, Battery A, Lieut. Robert Clarke.
2d United States, Battery G. Lieut. William N. Dennison.
3d United States, Batteries C, F, and K, Lieut. James R. Kelly.

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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXXVI/1 [S# 67]
MAY 4-JUNE 12, 1864--Campaign from the Rapidan to the James River, Va.
No. 191. --Reports of Brig. Gen. Alfred T. A. Torbert, U. S. Army, commanding First Division, including operations May 4-July 1.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
July 4, 1864.
COLONEL: I have the honor to report the following as the part taken by this division (Brigadier-General Merritt, commanding Reserve Brigade--First, Second, and Fifth U.S. Cavalry, Sixth Regiment Pennsylvania Cavalry, First New York Dragoons; Brigadier-General Custer, commanding First Brigade--First, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Michigan Cavalry; Colonel Devin, commanding Second Brigade--Fourth, Sixth, and Ninth New York Cavalry and Seventeenth Pennsylvania Cavalry) during the active operations of this year while under my command:

I assumed command of this division April 11, 1864. May 4, the division broke camp at Culpeper, Va., and marched to Germanna Ford, on the Rapidan River, covering the rear of the main army and the trains. About 12 o'clock on the night of the 4th instant, I received orders to cross the Rapidan River at Ely's Ford instead of Germanna, as previously ordered. At daylight on the morning of the 5th the division marched for the Rapidan, crossing at Ely's Ford, and thence to Chancellorsville, where it took position on the left of the army. Here I was obliged to turn over the division to Brigadier-General Merritt on account of my suffering from an abscess near the end of my spine and having to undergo an operation under the influence of chloroform.

May 9.--I was sent to Washington, via Fredericksburg, where I remained till May 16, when I rejoined the army and took command of all the cavalry with the army curing the absence of the Cavalry Corps.

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June 12.--The division commenced destroying the railroad track and depot, and the track was effectually destroyed for 4 or 5 miles. About 3 o'clock I was ordered with my division and General Davies' brigade of the Second Division to reconnoiter the enemy's position on the Charlottesville and Gordonsville roads. These roads fork about l½ miles beyond Trevilian Station. The enemy was found strongly intrenched across these two roads about 1 mile from the forks of the roads. One regiment and a section of artillery were placed in position for holding the Charlottesville road, but to make no demonstration. General Custer's brigade was sent on the Gordonsville road, and General Merritt's brigade put on the extreme right, and, if possible, turn the enemy's right. A general advance was ordered, when the enemy was driven from his first line of works, when he fell back to a line behind the railroad embankment. From this position on the Gordonsville road it was impossible to drive him, except by having a large force, and then with heavy loss, for the enemy had been re-enforced by one or two regiments of infantry from Gordonsville. It was not deemed expedient to make this sacrifice, as we already had from the fighting the day before as many wounded as we could take care of with our limited transportation. Moreover, our ammunition was getting short, and rations nearly exhausted. Under these circumstances, I was directed to suspend the attack about night, and after dark was ordered to withdraw to the station, which was done without molestation. During the engagement the Reserve Brigade fought with more than their usual desperation, driving the enemy before them, but were unable to hold all they gained, as the enemy was too strongly re-enforced--the men say by infantry. Great credit is due to Lieutenant Williston, of the artillery, for the gallant manner in which he used his guns, part of the time upon the front line of our men. Three regiments--Seventeenth Pennsylvania, and Fourth and Sixth New York Cavalry--were put into action on General Merritt's line, and rendered valuable service; General Davies' brigade was held in reserve, and ready to support any part of the line, and one regiment held the enemy in check at a very important point on the extreme left and rear. This day each brigade of the First Division captured 3 prisoners each. A few of my wounded, I am sorry to say, were obliged to be left at Trevilian Station, on account of their severe wounds. About 12 o'clock at night the division marched back on the road we had come, and about sunrise bivouacked for a few hours on the north bank of the south fork of the North Anna River, and then marched to the north fork of the South Anna, where we remained for the night.

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June 28.--Crossed James River in ferry-boats to Wind Mill Point. The cavalry fighting this year has been dismounted; the enemy has not dared to give us an opportunity to operate mounted, and when dismounted, they have had a great advantage of us from the fact that they have a very large brigade of mounted infantry armed with the rifled musket; but I am proud to say that the division has been signally successful in everything they have been called upon to perform; in fact, officers nor men never fought with more determination or courage. Too much credit cannot be given to the brigade commanders for the gallant and efficient manner in which they performed the duties incident to their position. I cannot speak too highly of the Horse Artillery (three batteries) commanded by Lieutenants Williston, Pennington, and Heaton, serving with the division, and part of the time Lieutenants Dennison and Randol, for they always used their guns to the advantage of every one, except the enemy. The medical department of the division is under the immediate control of the very accomplished surgeon, W. H. Rulison, Ninth New York Cavalry, and it is managed to the perfect satisfaction of all concerned. To the officers of my staff, for their invaluable services they have rendered in battle and on the march, I owe more than I can ever repay, and it would be invidious to particularize, for all seemed to vie with each other who would be first in all that is gallant and meritorious; but those who remain will allow me to express my appreciation of one, now absent, and who may not return, Capt. Craig Wadsworth, additional aide-de-camp, a worthy son of a worthy man, son of the lamented General Wadsworth, who has proved himself one of the most gallant, energetic, and meritorious officers who has given his services to his country. From May 26 to June 26, 1864, the division has marched about 400 miles, and in the different engagements has lost as follows:
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For further details I would respectfully refer to the inclosed reports of brigade commanders.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. T. A. TORBERT,
Brigadier-General of Volunteers, Commanding.
Lieut. Col. JAMES W. FORSYTH,
Chief of Staff, Cavalry Corps.
 
O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXXVI/1 [S# 67]
MAY 4-JUNE 12, 1864--Campaign from the Rapidan to the James River, Va.
No. 192. --Report of Brig. Gen. Wesley Merritt, U.S. Army, commanding First Division, of operations May 7-26.
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY RESERVE BRIDADE,
July 6, 1864.
CAPTAIN: In compliance with directions received through headquarters First Cavalry Division, from headquarters of the corps, I respectfully submit the following report of the operations of the division, from the time I assumed command (May 7, 1864) to the 26th of the same month, when General Torbert, the present commander, assumed command:
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On the afternoon of the 22d the division crossed the Pamunkey, and on the 25th of May, with the rest of the corps, rejoined the army near Chesterfield Station. Here General Torbert rejoined and took command. Distance marched, 294 miles.

In this hasty sketch of the expedition I am aware that but feeble prominence has been given to the importance of much of the work done by the First Division while under my command. The time which has elapsed since the events transpired, the work and activity of the subsequent parts of the campaign, the fact that most of the events mentioned took place under the immediate eye of the major-general commanding the corps, renders a more detailed report impracticable and unnecessary. It is enough to say that the division in moving out was in elegant condition, the men and horses endured the march and hardships exceedingly well, and the division, when the enemy was encountered, fought as soldiers who belong to the brigades which compose it (each one of which has an individual reputation gained on well-contested fields in former campaigns) might be expected to fight. I am proud to be associated with the command. The list(*) of casualties (inclosed herewith) will give an idea of the character of the engagements mentioned above.

I need scarcely say no man or officer was needlessly sacrificed. The battery commanders with the division, Lieutenants Williston and Heaton, as also their subordinate officers, both on the march and in the fight, always exhibited the untiring energy, consummate skill, and cool bravery which characterizes most of the artillery officers who have hitherto served with the cavalry. The officers of the division staff, as also my personal aides, did themselves renewed honor during the entire expedition. Their several reputations are too well established on many former occasions to require that I should say more. Their example on the march or in the fight is inspiriting to all who come in contact with them. I inclose herewith the reports of the brigade commanders.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. MERRITT,
Brigadier-General of Volunteers, Commanding.
Capt. E. B. PARSONS,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Headquarters Cavalry Corps.
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O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXXVI/1 [S# 67]
MAY 4-JUNE 12, 1864--Campaign from the Rapidan to the James River, Va.
No. 198. --Report of Col. Alfred Gibbs, Nineteenth New York Cavalry (First Dragoons), commanding Reserve Brigade, of operations May 5-26.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST NEW YORK DRAGOONS,
Camp near Light-House Point, Va., July 12, 1864.
CAPTAIN: In compliance with instructions from brigade headquarters, yesterday received, I have the honor to make the following report of the operations of the Cavalry Reserve Brigade, when I. was in command of it, from the 5th to the 26th of May last, inclusive:

In making this report, I desire to state that it must necessarily be incomplete, since all my notes, memoranda, and reports were lost, together with my diary and journal, on the 12th of June at the affair of Trevilian Station.

The Cavalry Reserve Brigade, consisting of the First U.S. Cavalry, Capt. N. B. Sweitzer commanding; Second U.S. Cavalry, Capt. T. F. Rodenbough commanding; Fifth U.S. Cavalry, Capt. A. K. Arnold commanding; Sixth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, Maj. James Starr commanding; First New York Volunteer Dragoons, Lieut. Col. Thomas J. Thorp commanding, and Battery D, Second U.S. Artillery, Lieut. E. B. Williston commanding, left camp near Chancellorsville on the 7th of May and proceeded to Todd's Tavern, on the Spotsylvania Court-House road. At about 3 p.m. on that day the Sixth Pennsylvania was sent out to reconnoiter the Spotsylvania Court-House road, and encountered the enemy at the distance of less than a mile, advancing toward the tavern. The regiment was at once dismounted and deployed as skirmishers to the left of the road. Finding the enemy to be in force, consisting of, it is believed, Fitzhugh Lee's division of cavalry, the First U.S. Cavalry and First New York Dragoons were deployed as skirmishers, on foot, to the left of the Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry. The Fifth U.S. Cavalry was deployed similarly on the right of the road. The Second U.S. Cavalry was held mounted in the extreme left, while Williston's battery came into position on a high ridge in rear, where they did excellent service, silencing the enemy's battery and killing and wounding several of their men and horses. After a sharp engagement, lasting until dark, the enemy were driven off, leaving many of their dead and wounded upon the field. In this severely contested action our loss in both officers and men was heavy. Ten officers were wounded and 4 taken prisoners, besides 141 enlisted men killed, wounded, and missing.

The brigade camped at night on the battle-field, and the next morning at daylight moved forward on the Spotsylvania CourtHouse road, removing the obstructions placed across it by the enemy. About 7 o'clock the advance guard again encountered the enemy, strongly posted in thick woods, and supported by infantry. The First New York Dragoons and Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry (dismounted) were deployed as skirmishers, with the First, Second, and Fifth U.S. Cavalry on the left of the road. Owing to the dense growth of forest, the battery could not be brought into action and remained in reserve. After a very sharp action against vastly superior forces, the enemy were driven out of the woods and from their intrenchments beyond. The position was held until relieved by the Fifth Corps, under Major-General Warren. The loss this day was 1 officer killed (Capt. J. P. Ash, Fifth U.S. Cavalry), 2 wounded, and 19 enlisted men killed and wounded.

On the 9th the brigade marched to within a mile of Beaver Dam Station, on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, where it remained during the night. Next morning the rear of the brigade was attacked by Wickham's brigade of cavalry with some artillery, but held the position until the command was on the march.

During the night of the 9th a squadron of the First New York Dragoons, and afterward the Fifth U.S. Cavalry, were to guard a crossing called Davenport Bridge, where the enemy were busy reconstructing the bridge, and early next morning, after being relieved and on their way to rejoin the column, they were attacked in a defile by a force of the enemy's cavalry, supposed to be Wickham's brigade. Our command suffered severely, losing 2 officers and about 50 men. The command safely crossed the South Anna at Ground Squirrel Bridge, which they burned behind them, and the brigade camped for the night not far from the bridge.

The next morning about sunrise the brigade was attacked while about to leave camp by the enemy's cavalry, but held the position until the command had moved out in column on the road. The same day crossed the railroad at Glen Allen Station; tore up parts of it, burned cross-ties, and destroyed the telegraph wires and some culverts, and advanced upon the road till near the cross-roads called Yellow Tavern, where the enemy was found in force with a battery of artillery in a piece of woods about a quarter of a mile in advance. The command was thrown in at once dismounted, and after a sharply contested action, which lasted until night, drove the enemy back (while the battery was captured by the command of General Custer) and held the Brook and Richmond roads. During the afternoon Williston's battery, one section of which was posted at the cross-roads, and the other enfilading the Richmond road at its junction with the Brook road, made some most excellent practice, dismounting one of the enemy's pieces, and destroying one of their caissons. The enemy was badly punished and driven off. Our loss that day was but small. The brigade camped on the field, and started at 1 a.m. next day on the Richmond road, crossed the Chickahominy at Wilkinson's Bridge, passed within the outer line of the enemy's intrenchments within 2 miles of Richmond, rebuilt the bridge across the river at Meadow's, charged across it over the causeway, drove out the enemy, and occupied Mechanicsville. After a short halt proceeded on the road toward White House, where the enemy was again encountered in a thick skirt of woods, from which they were driven into their line of intrenchments in the rear, containing four pieces, from which they were also driven. The brigade was withdrawn about sunset and camped for the night near Gaines' Mill.

On the 13th marched to Dispatch Station; thence, on the 14th, to Malvern Hill without seeing anything of the enemy. The brigade remained at Malvern Hill until the afternoon of the 17th, and procured rations and forage from Haxall's Landing. On the 16th the brigade made a reconnaissance toward New Castle, returning the same evening without finding the enemy. On the 17th moved across the Chickahominy at Jones' Bridge and camped at Baltimore CrossRoads.

Remained in camp there until the 21st, when the brigade moved to and camped at White House. On the 23d moved across the Pamunkey on the railroad bridge, which had previously been repaired, and camped on the road to King William Court-House. On the 24th proceeded to King William Court-House and camped beyond Aylett's upon Herring Creek. Next day crossed the railroad at Chesterfield Station and camped near Milford Station, where the supply train from Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville reached us. From this point the Fifth U.S. Cavalry was detached as a guard to the supply train en route to Port Royal. At this point I was relieved from the command of the brigade by Brig. Gen. W. Merritt, and resumed the command of the regiment.

In returning thanks to the officers and men of the command who so gallantly seconded me on every occasion, my thanks are also due to the various members of my staff, who under the many difficulties, hardships, and dangers of the expedition were always prompt, diligent, and attentive in the discharge of their various duties.
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ALFRED GIBBS,
Colonel First New York Dragoons.
Capt. W. H. H. EMMONS,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Cavalry Reserve Brigade.
 
O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXXVI/1 [S# 67]
MAY 4-JUNE 12, 1864--Campaign from the Rapidan to the James River, Va.
No. 199. --Report of Brig. Gen. Wesley Merritt, U.S. Army, commanding Reserve Brigade, of operations May 26-June 25.
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY RESERVE BRIGADE,
June 26, 1864.
CAPTAIN: In compliance with instructions received this morning I respectfully submit the following as a report of the operations of the Reserve Brigade since the 26th ultimo:
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On the 11th the brigade left camp at 5 a.m., moving toward Gordonsville. The Second Cavalry, forming the advance guard, soon encountered the enemy's pickets, which were driven in and the main body of the enemy engaged. Captain Rodenbough handled his gallant regiment with great skill and unexampled valor, charging and driving the enemy mounted, and forcing him, as usual, to cover. Captain Rodenbough was here wounded, as also Lieutenant Horrigan, of the Second. Here also Lieutenant Lawless, of the same regiment, was killed. He was a fearless, honest, and eminently trustworthy soldier, "God's truth" being the standard by which he measured all his actions. The entire brigade was soon engaged, the First on the left, and the First New York Dragoons on the extreme right. On the left of this latter was the Sixth Pennsylvania, and next the Second Cavalry, now commanded by Capt. D. S. Gordon. The Fifth Cavalry was held as a support to the battery. The enemy was driven through a thick tangled brushwood for over 2 miles to Trevilian Station, on the Virginia Central Railroad, but not without serious loss to ourselves, though we inflicted heavy punishment on the adversary in killed, wounded, and prisoners. Among his wounded was General Rosser, commanding Hampton's old division, and a colonel commanding a brigade was killed, his body, along with most of the enemy's killed and wounded, falling into our hands. Few less than 200 prisoners, including 6 or 8 officers, were taken by the brigade. The enemy's retreat finally became a rout, led horses, mounted men, and artillery all fled together in the wildest confusion. Williston, with his battery, took position near by, and did elegant practice with his guns, planting shells in the midst of the confused masses of the retreating enemy. Trevilian Station was thus gained. In this retreat part of the enemy went toward Gordonsville, while fragments were driven off on the road to Louisa Court-House. In their headlong career these latter came in contact with the First Brigade, which, being engaged toward its rear by the advance of Fitzhugh Lee's division coming from Louisa Court-House, was compelled to abandon some captures it had made from the led horses and trains of the force that was engaging the rest of the First Division, as above described. This brigade soon formed a junction and took position to the left rear of the Reserve Brigade. In the meanwhile, Fitz. Lee's division advanced on the Louisa Court-House road and took up a line on the left of the Reserve Brigade, his line being perpendicular to the last. The two parts of the line at this time formed a right angle, the Reserve Brigade occupying the right of the line, to the vortex of the angle, the Second Brigade, on its left, occupying part of the other line, and the First Brigade, with the Second Division, remained in echelon to the left rear, as above mentioned.

On the night of the 11th the enemy retired from our left front and took up position on the Gordonsville front.


About 3 p.m. on the 12th the brigade was ordered to attack the enemy's left, while it was intended that the First Brigade should co-operate on its left, while the Second Brigade of the division was held in reserve. The brigade went in on an open field to its right and attacked the enemy's left flank vigorously. It was slow work, however, and as the enemy was not pressed on the left he concentrated his force on the brigade, and by large numbers and fresh troops, gave the command as much as it could attend to. Still both officers and men stood up to their work, doing manfully all that their former prowess would lead the most sanguine to expect, holding everything they had gained on the left, where the line was weakest, and driving the enemy on the right before them in expectation of a general advance. In thus advancing the right of the brigade was so swung round as to be exposed to the enemy's attack on its wing. This he was not slow to take advantage of, when a squadron of the Second Cavalry, my only remaining mounted support to the battery, was thrown in to meet the attack. Here again the Second did nobly. Coming up on the right of the Sixth Pennsylvania, which up to that time had been the extreme right regiment in line, they charged gallantly, and, though few in numbers, by the impetuosity of their onslaught, drove the enemy back and protected the right until relieved by two regiments of the Second Brigade (the Fourth and Sixth New York). After these two regiments got in position this squadron of the Second was withdrawn to again act as support to the battery, which was ordered to advance, a good position having been gained on the right. Right gallantly did the battery come up in the midst of a heavy musketry fire, we being at that time so close to the enemy that their shells all flew far over us. Planting three guns of the battery in this position, where it dealt the enemy heavy blows, Lieutenant Williston moved one of his brass 12-pounders onto the skirmish line. In fact, the line was moved to the front to allow him to get an eligible position, where he remained with his gun, in the face of the strengthened enemy (who advanced to its very muzzle), dealing death and destruction in their ranks with double loads of canister. It was now dark and I was ordered to retire the brigade, which was done slowly and leisurely, the enemy not advancing. This day the loss of the brigade was heavy for the numbers engaged. The general advance was not made.

I cannot speak too highly of the battery on this occasion. The light 12's were magnificent. It has always been my good fortune while commanding the Reserve Brigade to have good batteries connected with it, and consequently our standard is high, but Williston and Dennison have always come up to our best expectations, if not exceeded them. At the fight at Cold Harbor, Dennison was inimitable, always in the right place; all orders found him anticipating almost what was intended, rushing his guns in position on the line of battle in the thickest of the fight. These two gallant officers can justly challenge a parallel to their conduct in the history of this war. At 1 a.m. on the 13th the brigade moved with the remainder of the command toward the North Anna, crossing at Minor's Bridge. On the 14th the march was continued, as also on the 15th, the Reserve Brigade, which formed the advance on that day, building a bridge over the Po River near Spotsylvania Court-House.

After this date the march was continued until the 25th, when the command reached the James River, having marched over 350 miles from the time of starting.

The losses in killed and wounded are annexed in tabular statement.(*) As they number more than the loss of the entire rest of the command they sufficiently attest the severe services of the brigade. We lost few, if any, prisoners during the entire trip. 10 or 12 men and officers covering all our losses in this way. On the other hand the brigade captured not much less than 500 prisoners in the time included above.

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Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. MERRITT,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Capt. A. E. DANA,
Assistant Adjutant-General, First Cavalry Division.
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O.R.--SERIES I--VOLUME XL/3 [S# 82]
UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA, FROM JULY 5, 1864, TO JULY 31, 1864.(*)--#30
CAVALRY CORPS.
Maj. Gen. PHILIP H. SHERIDAN.

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Reserve Brigade.
Brig. Gen. WESLEY MERRITT.
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HORSE ARTILLERY BRIGADE.
Capt. JAMES M. ROBERTSON.
1st United States, Batteries H and I, Capt. Alanson M. Randol.
2d United States, Battery A, Lieut. W. Nell Dennison.
2d United States, Batteries B and L, Lieut. Edward Heaton.
2d United States, Battery D, Lieut. Edward B. Williston.
2d United States, Battery M, Lieut. Alexander C. M. Pennington, jr.
3d United States, Battery C, Capt. Dunbar R. Ransom.
4th United States, Batteries C and E, Lieut. Charles L. Fitzhugh.

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O.R.--SERIES I--VOLUME XLIII/1 [S# 90]
UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING SPECIALLY TO OPERATIONS IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA, AUGUST 4, 1864, TO AUGUST 31, 1864.(*)--#
CAVALRY.
Brig. Gen. ALFRED T. A. TORBERT.
Reserve Brigade.
Col. ALFRED GIBBS.
19th New York (1st Dragoons), Maj. Howard M. Smith.
6th Pennsylvania, Maj. James Starr.
1st United States, Capt. Eugene M. Baker.
2d United States, Capt. Robert S. Smith.
5th United States, Lieut. Gustavus Urban.

Artillery.
1st United States, Batteries K and L, Lieut. Franck E. Taylor.
2d United States, Battery D, Lieut. Edward B. Williston.
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O.R.--SERIES I--VOLUME XLIII/1 [S# 90]
AUGUST 7-NOVEMBER 28, 1864.--The Shenandoah Valley Campaign.
No. 3.--Organization of the Union forces, commanded by Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan, U. S. Army, at the battle of Winchester (or the Opequon), Va., September 19.
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HORSE ARTILLERY.
Capt. LA RHETT L. LIVINGSTON.
New York Light, 6th Battery,(*) Capt. Joseph W. Martin.
1st United States, Batteries K and L, Lieut. Franck E. Taylor.
2d United States, Batteries B and L, Capt. Charles H. Peirce.
2d United States, Battery D, Lieut. Edward B. Williston.
2d United States, Battery M,(+) Lieut. Carle A. Woodruff.
3d United States, Batteries C, F, and K,(+) Capt. Dunbar R. Ransom.
4th United States, Batteries C and E,(+) Lieut. Terrence Reilly
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UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING SPECIALLY TO OPERATIONS IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA, SEPTEMBER 1, 1864, TO DECEMBER 31, 1864.(*)--#34
RESERVE HORSE ARTILLERY BRIGADE.
Capt. LA RHETT L. LIVINGSTON.
New York Light, 6th Battery, Capt. Joseph W. Martin.
1st United States, Batteries K and L, Lieut. John MeGilvray.
2d United States, Batteries B and L, Capt. Charles H. Peirce.
2d United States, Battery D, Lieut. Edward B. Williston.
3d United States, Batteries C, F, and K, Capt. Dunbar R. Ransom.
5th United States, Battery L, Lieut. Gulian V. Weir.
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UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN NORTHERN AND SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA (JANUARY 1-31), WEST VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA, FROM JANUARY 1, 1865, TO MARCH 15, 1865.--#31
RESERVE HORSE ARTILLERY BRIGADE.
Capt. JAMES M. ROBERTSON.
New York Light, 6th Battery, Lieut. Moses P. Clark.
1st United States, Batteries K and L, Capt. Henry W. Closson.
2d United States, Batteries B and L, Lieut. John McGilvray.
2d United States, Battery D, Lieut. Edward B. Williston.
2d United States, Battery M, Lieut. Carle A. Woodruff.
3d United States, Battery C, Capt. Dunbar R. Ransom.
4th United States, Batteries C and E, Capt. Marcus P. Miller.
5th United States, Battery L, Lieut. Wallace F. Randolph.
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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.(*)--#42
DWIGHT'S DIVISION.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM DWIGHT.
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HORSE ARTILLERY BRIGADE.
Capt. JAMES M. ROBERTSON.
New York Light, 6th Battery, Capt. Moses P. Clark.
2d United States, Batteries B and L, Lieut. John McGilvray.
2d United States, Battery D, Lieut. Edward B. Williston.
2d United States, Battery M, Lieut. William Egan.
3d United States, Battery C, Capt. Dunbar R. Ransom.
4th United States, Batteries C and E, Capt. Marcus P. Miller.
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According to the Official Army Register, 2nd Lieutenant Edward B. Williston was appointed in Vermont, August 5, 1861.

M. E. Wolf
 
As far as the horse goes.................

It is my personal opinion, that Lieutenant Williston's horse is a Morgan. Vermont is the 'home' of the American Morgan Horse Registry.

I am noting the compact conformation of the horse, solid color and the wavy thick tail. Morgan Horses were coveted for their easy keeping (little food and still energy packed, small but powerful). The foundation sire is "Figure" to whom was bought as a colt with unknown breeding by music teacher Justin Morgan. (Child's book "Justin Morgan had a Horse" telling the story of Figure).

Having worked with many Morgans, I consider them little energy bunnies as they go, go and go and will go as far as you'll let them and just absolutely love to please. The ones I drove seemed to add a bit of extra energy and prick their ears when you whistled a tune or sung as you drove. Very sensitive horses, they seem to feed off the rider/driver--when down they pick up on it and seem to be more sympathetic and if on the ground out of tack/harness and down spirited, the ones I worked with seemed to be generous with their affections and nuzzled and cheered you (in a general sense) up. The ones I worked with were 'old style' and 'old lines.' Since these Morgans were never abused, I don't know how a abused Morgan behaves as to give an observations and opinions fully yet, I can say working with abused horses of all kinds--it changes them forever.

Just thoughts and opinions.

M. E. Wolf
 
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