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ing the railroad from Millen to Scarborough. The Seventeenth corps came up abreast, encamping near Station No. 7. December 4. The central column marched to Wilson's Creek, the left reached Station No. 5 1/2, having continued the destruction the Third Kentucky, Lieutenant-Colonel King; the Tenth Ohio, Fifth Ohio, and Ninth Michigan cavalry, at Waynesboro, December fourth, have all, at the various places mentioned, behaved most handsomely and attracted my special attention. The Second tion. Baird and Kilpatrick took position near Thomas Station, where the enemy was found in considerable force. December fourth, Carlin's and Morgan's divisions, with the corps trains, after destroying three (3) miles of railroad, moved in the econd divisions.--Weather: Cloudy; clear in the afternoon.--Road: Good.--Supplies: Plenty.--Distance: Fifteen miles. December 4. Order of march: Cavalry, First division, Michigan Engineers, Third and Second divisions.--Weather: Fine.--Road: Swa
December 4. The central column marched to Wilson's Creek, the left reached Station No. 5 1/2, having continued the destruction of the railroad up to that point. The right proceeded as far as Statisborough. Hazen's division leading, encountered a small body of the enemy's cavalry, said to be four hundred strong, and had a successful skirmish with them. The road being boggy, he was obliged to corderoy several long stretches during the day.
ant-Colonel Sanderson and his regiment, Tenth Ohio cavalry, at East-Macon; Colonel Acker and his regiment, Ninth Michigan ; and Colonel Jones, Eighth Indiana, when cut off and surrounded near Waynesboro; Colonel Heath and his regiment, at Buckhead Creek. The Ninety-second Illinois mounted infantry, Lieutenant-Colonel Van Buskirk; the Ninth Pennsylvania, Colonel Jordon ; the Third Kentucky, Lieutenant-Colonel King; the Tenth Ohio, Fifth Ohio, and Ninth Michigan cavalry, at Waynesboro, December fourth, have all, at the various places mentioned, behaved most handsomely and attracted my special attention. The Second Kentucky cavalry, Captain Foreman, although but a detachment, at Buckhead Creek and at Waynesboro did the duty of a regiment, and deserves great praise. Captain Beebe, commanding the artillery, and his lieutenants, Stetson, Fowler, and Clark, have performed their duty well, and to the satisfaction of their immediate commanders. I cannot speak too highly of my staff. T
December 4. Order of march: Cavalry, First division, Michigan Engineers, Third and Second divisions.--Weather: Fine.--Road: Swampy.--Supplies: Not so plenty.--Distance: Fifteen miles.
d marched to Lumpkins, a station on the Augusta Railroad, where we bivouacked during the night. The next morning, December fourth, my brigade destroyed one and a quarter miles of railroad, after which we marched in the direction of Savannah Riverand Savannah Railroad. December first to third, marched to Lumpton Station, on the Savannah and Augusta Railroad. December fourth, part of the day the brigade was engaged destroying railroad; was rear-guard to the wagon-train, and skirmished with December third, left camp at nine A. M., crossing Buckhead and Rock Creeks, camping near railroad, ten miles. December fourth, moved at half-past 6, my division in the advance with its own and Third division trains, crossing railroad at Lumpktation on the Savannah and Augusta road, and during the night thoroughly destroyed several miles of railroad track. December fourth, General Kilpatrick attacked the enemy's cavalry one mile from Thomas Station, and drove them in confusion through W
ad, and marched to three miles to Millen. December 4.--Crossed Little Ogeechee Creek at Hunter's ber third, marched about eleven miles. December fourth, marched to near Hunter's Mill. Decemb Railroad about noon. Camped near Milan. December 4th.--Broke camp at daylight, and marched fiftnds sugar, and sixty gallons of molasses. December 4.--Marched at six A..M. Crossed Little Ogeech Buckhead Creek, and Waynesboro Railroad. December 4.--Marched sixteen miles east to six miles sonce marched during the day was ten miles. December 4.--Moved at half-past 7 A. M., still in rear . Distance marched, fourteen (14) miles. December 4th.--Marched at nine A. M. During the day, Hoidnight four (4) miles east of Millen. December fourth, broke camp at half-past 6 A. M., crossedy train, and went into camp at one A. M., December fourth. 4th. Marched with the brigade eight up by the troops in our advance. On the fourth of December, (6) six horses, (7) seven mules, (17) s[7 more...]
GoodPassed the Millen prison on our left. Sunday, Dec. 47 00 A. M.5 00 P. M.1473Pine WoodsFineSwamp action. In the battle of Sunday, the fourth day of December, my regiment was brought into action amber 3d, foragers near Thomas Station,   8 December 4th, in action at Waynesboro,112   Foragers mist one man killed, two severely wounded. December fourth, took part in battle of Waynesboro, charg. Forman, Captain Commanding Regiment. December 4.--I took command of the regiment, as Captainmained during the night. Sunday morning, December fourth, we moved with the division toward Waynesd rendered valuable assistance. On the fourth December, at the battle of Waynesboro, the regiment encountered the enemy on the morning of December fourth, before Waynesboro. Our brigade being inntil the engagement at Waynesboro on the fourth of December; on the morning of that day, when the coacon, November twentieth, 15; Waynesboro, December fourth, 60; Midway, 5. Total, 104. I have th[1 more...]
sumed destroying the railroad, and after destroying eight miles encamped at dark near Bostwick. Thirtieth, left camp at half-past 8 A. M. Course due north. Camped near Louisville at dark. December first, left camp at daylight, and camped at eight P. M., nothing of import transpiring. December second, left camp at half-past 6 A. M. Camped at Buckhead Creek at eight P. M. December third, left camp at half-past 5 A. M. Marched eighteen miles, and encamped at four P. M. Weather cloudy. December fourth, showers during the night. Nothing of importance transpiring. December fifth, left camp at dark. Camped at twelve P. M. Forage plenty. December sixth, left camp at nine A. M. Camped at dark. December seventh, left camp near Sylvania at ten A. M. Rain all night. Passed through the worst kind of swamps on road until daylight. December eighth, resumed the march at half-past 8 A. M. Weather good. Camped at dark. December ninth, left camp at eight A. M. Advance engaged with the enem
ed this morning at eight o'clock; our brigade in rear of the corps. Weather uncomfortably warm. Encamped for the night at half-past 5 P. M. Marched about ten (10) miles. Saturday, December third, did not leave camp until forty-five minutes past twelve P. M. Were in rear to-day, and consequently marched very slow. Passed near the rebel stockade in which were confined Union prisoners but a few days before. Crossed the Augusta Railroad after dark, leaving Millen on our right. Sunday, December fourth, continued the march of yesterday till forty minutes past three A. M.; then halted, resuming the march at eight A. M. During the forenoon heard artillery-firing to our right and rear. Halted at two P. M. for dinner. Started again at half-past 4, and at six P. M. halted for the night, and this regiment went on picket. Marched yesterday and to-day about seventeen (17) miles. Monday, December fifth, leaving camp at fifteen minutes past nine A. M., marched steadily until forty-fiv