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bending and twisting the rails, and of which a special report was made the day following.

For some days previous to November fifteenth, 1864, active preparations were made for the campaign which commenced that day.

November 25th. - We crossed Gum Creek at seven A.M., and passed through Hebron, taking the road to Sandersville. On reaching Buffalo Creek Swamp, the bridges were found to be destroyed. The construction of these detained the column until five P.M., when it went into camp on the east side of the creek.

Tuesday, November 15th, at seven A.M., the camp of the brigade was vacated, and the command marched to near Stone Mountain, Georgia, and bivouacked for the night. The road taken was that leading through Decatur. Distance to Tennille, a station on the Central Railroad.

marched, thirteen (13) miles.

Early on the morning of November sixteenth, the march was resumed. The position of the brigade was the third in line, the division being in the advance, and, having the trains of the division and the supply and headquarter teams of the corps and wing in charge, was distributed among the wagons-each regiment having a certain number to guard, and assist in the passage of obsta

cles.

Yellow River was crossed at Rock Bridge from this place. The road leading through Sheffield was taken, near which place we encamped for the night. Distance marched, twelve (12) miles.

November 17th. - This day we marched through Sheffield and camped near Social Circle, a distance of about eighteen (18) miles.

November 18th. - Marched at five A.M., the brigade being in advance, and passed through Social Circle and Rutledge. At the last-named place, the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania volunteers, Colonel John Flynn, was temporarily detached from the column, to destroy the dépôt and warehouses belonging to the railroad company, as well as to tear up the track and bend the rails near those buildings all of which was effectually accomplished. This night we camped near Madison, having marched about eighteen (18) miles.

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November 19th. The command moved at five All the trains were left behind, with a sufficient guard of men, unable to make a rapid march, to proceed with the remainder of the corps. We marched to Blue Spring, near the railroad bridge over the Oconee River, at which point a considerable distance of the railroad was destroyed, by burning the ties and bending and twisting the rails. Distance marched, fifteen (15) miles. November 20th. - From Blue Spring, we moved in a direction parallel to the Oconee River to Parks Ferry, and from thence to Philadelphia Church. November twentieth and November twenty-first, to near Dennis Station, at which point we struck the railroad leading from Milledgeville to Eatonton. From this point we marched (November twenty-second) along the railroad to Little River, and from there to Milledgeville, through which we passed, and went into camp on the east side of the river, (Oconce.) November 23d. - The brigade remained in camp this day.

November 24th. - The command moved at seven A.M., in a south-easterly direction, on the road leading to Hebron, and went into camp near Gum Creek for the night. Distance marched, fourteen (14) miles.

November 26th. - The brigade moved at daylight, and marched to Sandersville, and from there

Near this place we commenced tearing up the track and destroying it, by burning the ties, and bending, breaking, and twisting the rails. Distance marched, fifteen (15) miles.

November 27th. - This day the brigade, in company with the balance of the division, was engaged in destroying the railroad; two trestle bridges, each about seventy-five (75) feet long, were burned, and the ties and rails for one and a half miles effectually destroyed. The camp for the night was at Davisboro.

November 28th. - This day was spent in destroying the railroad between Davisboro and Tennille. Two and one half (24) miles of track and five hundred (500) feet of trestle-work were burned.

November 29th. - Marched from Davisboro to Spiers Station, and from thence parallel with the railroad to near New-Bethel, making in all a disdance of twenty-one (21) miles.

November 30th. --Marched to near Louisville, ten (10) miles.

December 1st.- Marched at seven A.M., taking the direct road to Millen, and camped for the night at Bark Camp Creek. Distance marched, fourteen (14) miles.

December 2d. The march was resumed at daylight, and was uninterrupted until Buckhead Creek was reached. The bridge over this place was partially destroyed, and a few of the enemy's cavalry were on the opposite side of the swamp. Major Wright, commanding the Twenty-ninth Ohio volunteers, was ordered to cross the creek with his regiment, and drive and keep away this force, which was accomplished without loss. The command camped for the night near Buckhead Church. Distance marched, eight (8) miles.

December 3d. The troops of the brigade were to-day in rear of the wagon-trains of the division, in which were included the trains of General Kilpatrick's cavalry command, and did not march from the camp of the preceding night until one P.M. The roads were in a horrible condition, passing as they did through numerous swamps, and across many unbridged streams. The progress of the trains was exceedingly slow in consequence. The brigade reached the camp of the division three and a half (34) miles from Horse Creek, at half-past six A.M., December fourth. Distance marched, fourteen (14) miles.

December 4th. - Marched at nine A.M. During the day, Horse Creek and Crooked Creek were crossed. Distance marched, ten (10) miles.

December 5th. - The distance marched this day was fifteen (15) miles. The road, as had been second in line in the advance into the city. Soon after reaching the city, the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania and Twenty-ninth Ohio volunteers, under the command of Colonel John Flynn, Twen

the case for several days past, was over plains of a sandy soil, well-timbered, (pine,) and crossed numerous small streams and marshes. The Little Ogeechee River was crossed this day.

December 6th.- Nothing of any special import-ty-eighth Pennsylvania volunteers, were, by order

ance transpired to-day.

December 7th.- Owing to the exceeding bad condition of the roads, the troops of the brigade were distributed along the train, and rendered material assistance in pushing them along. The camp for the night was near Springfield, and the distance marched, about twelve (12) miles.

December 8th. The command moved at daylight, crossing Jack's Creek, and passing through Springfield, in the direction of Monteith.

December 9th and 10th.--These two days were occupied in marching to a point on the Augusta road, five miles from Savannah, Georgia.

December 11th. - At nine A.M., the brigade marched to the bank of Savannah River, opposite Huchinson's Island, and went into position in rear of Third (3d) brigade, Second division, there skirmishing slightly with the enemy. In this position it remained until three P.M., when, in compliance with orders from the General commanding division, it was placed in position on the right of the Third brigade, and relieved the troops of the Second brigade, Second division, Twentieth

corps.

At one A.M., December twelfth, in obedience to orders, the brigade was placed under arms, and afterward formed in line in rear of the Third brigade, to await the movement. The orders from the General commanding division, were for me to occupy the position of the Third brigade, when it moved out, it being understood that these troops were to assault the works of the enemy at half-past two A.M., and then report to him for further instructions.

At half-past four A.M., I received, through Captain Lambert, orders from the General commanding division, to withdraw my command, and march it to its original position, the assault having been postponed.

December 12th to December 20th, inclusive. -The command remained in the position previously mentioned. A substantial line of works was thrown up for the protection of the command from the artillery of the enemy, and, in addition to this, two forts, with thirteen embrasures in the aggregate, were constructed by the command. The working parties on Fort No. 2 were under the command of Captain Kreicler, One Hundred and Forty-seventh Pennsylvania volunteers, and those on Fort No. 3, under command of Captain E. B. Woodbury, Twenty-ninth Ohio volunteers. Both these officers and the men under their command are deserving of praise for the energy and perseverance manifested in the prosecution of the duty assigned them.

December 21st.-The enemy having evacuated their position the night previous, their works were occupied at an early hour by the skirmishers of the division, and by sunrise the city of Savannah was entered and occupied, this brigade being the

of the General commanding division, through Captain Veale, Aid-de-Camp, despatched to occupy Fort Jackson, and the smaller forts and batteries near it. The possession of the fort and other works was gained without resistance.

The Fifth Ohio volunteers, Lieutanant-Colonel Kirkup, commanding, was placed in charge of the arsenal, on President street. With the remainder of the command, I took possession of the United States barracks.

Attached to this report, please find inventories of ordnance and ordnance stores found at each of those places.

I have the honor to call your attention, also, to the statements of the Brigade Quartermaster and Brigade Commissary, and would respectfully state that the forage and subsistence taken by the troops at halts and camps do not enter into these estimates.

The supply trains are in much better condition than they were on leaving Atlanta, notwithstanding the long and tedious march, over roads which at times seemed almost impassable.

The rations, owing to judgment exercised by Lieutenant Samuel D. Conner in their issues, lasted until the night of the fifteenth instant. He is deserving of especial credit for the systematic manner in which he secured supplies, and for their equitable distribution to the troops of the command.

The Pioneer corps, under command of Captain Hedges, rendered valuable service in the construction of bridges, and the repair of roads, and especial thanks are due them for the part taken in the construction of the forts to which allusion has been made.

To the regimental commanders, I tender my thanks, for the strict obedience to orders, and the enforcement of the regulations prescribed in regard to the conduct of the march, and especially are they due to Major M. T. Wright, Twenty-ninth Ohio volunteers, who was seriously wounded while supervising the working parties on the forts, for the promptitude exhibited by him in the execution of all orders, and his strict attention to the duties incumbent on him throughout the entire campaign.

To Lieutenant A. H. W. Creigh, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General; to Captain John W. Watkins, Acting Assistant Inspector-General; to Surgeon William R. Longshore, Chief Surgeon of brigade; and to Lieutenant C. W. Kellogg, Acting Aid-de-Camp, my especial thanks are due, for their devotion to duty, and for the creditable manner in which their several departments were conducted.

Accompanying this, please find the reports of the regimental commanders, to which your attention is respectfully called, as well as to the list of casualties which is hereunto annexed:

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Inventory of ordnance and ordnance stores, taken possession of by Lieutenant-Colonel R. Kirkup, Fifth Ohio volunteers, at arsenal on President street:

Thirty-one boxes artillery harness, in bad order; nine thousand rounds cartridges, (Enfield,) calibre 58; large amount of linseed oil, spirits turpentine, and other paint stuffs; eleven thousand rounds single musket-balls, calibre 69; five thousand rounds buck and ball cartridge, calibre 75; four thousand rounds Sharp's rifle cartridge, calibre 55; three hundred and eightyone buff gun-slings; six bars copper; ten boxes plate tin; three boxes muskets, (old;) thirty thousand and twenty brass fuze plugs; fifteen hundred and forty-one ten-inch fuze plugs; twelve hundred and forty-six ten-inch fuze plugs; nineteen hundred ten-inch fuze plugs; twenty-six hundred and forty-eight inch fuze plugs; eleven hundred forty-two pounder fuze plugs; five hundred fuze plugs, strange pattern; nineteen hundred and sixty twenty-four pounder fuze plugs; five hundred and forty-nine fortytwo pounder fuze plugs; three hundred and ten ten-inch sabots; one hundred ten-inch sabots; forty-four chocks; three hundred and sixty sabre knots; one hundred and twenty-six ventcovers; three ten-inch tompions, twenty twentyfour pounders; five eight-inch tompions, five eighteen pounders; two forty-two pounder tompions, twenty-four twelve pounders; thirty-two thirty-two pounder tompions, eighteen six pounders; two hundred and fifty-seven saddle-bags; three hundred infantry cartridge-boxes; two hundred artillery cartridge-boxes; three hundred English bayonet scabbards; one thousand English bayonet scabbards; six hundred English bayonet scabbards, (damaged ;) five hundred waist-belts, (worn;) three hundred waist-belts, (worn;) two hundred and fifty-nine sabre-belts, (worn;) three hundred and forty-two sabre-belts, (worn ;) one hundred and twenty-five leg-guards, new; three hundred gun-slings, worn; one hundred and sixty-eight rifle-boots; four hundred and forty-seven shoulder-belts; one hundred port fires; one thousand rounds cartridges, calibre 57; nine hundred thirty-two pounder sabots; nine hundred and five thirty-two pounder sabots; eight hundred and twenty-four twenty-four pounder sabots; two hundred and fifty-three eighteen pounder howitzer shell sabots; two hundred and fifty six-pounder howitzer shell sabots; one hundred and eighty twelve pounder canister shell sabots; one hundred and sixty-eight eighteen pounder shell sabots; six hundred and seventytwo forty-two pounder shell sabots; nine hundred thirty-two pounder shell sabots; one hundred and fifty-seven six pounder shell sabots; three and a half boxes glass; one keg machine oil; one can tar; one can lamp oil; one barrel paint oil; one coil three quarter inch rope; fifty conical shells; twenty-four twelve pounder howitzer shells; sixty-three four-inch Blakely rifle shells, loaded; fifty ten pounder shells; five one hundred pounder shells; two thousand pounds grape and canister, mixed; one hundred

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pounds soft solder; thirty-five and a half pounds three three-inch rifled field pieces; four hundred cotton twine; one hundred and ten lanterns, ten-inch solid shot; five hundred and eightyvarious sizes; one coil two and one half inch seven eight-inch solid shot; one hundred and rope; lot of wheels, tongues, gun-swabs, buck- forty-nine seven-inch solid shot; twenty-two ets, chains, and other equipments belonging to hundred and seventy-two six-inch solid shot; artillery; large quantity of matting; one bale thirty-two eight-inch canister; forty-one sevenwhite twilled flannel; one hogshead, (contents inch canister; sixty six-inch canister; four hununknown ;) one case zinc; several hundred gun-dred and eleven ten-inch shells; three hundred stocks, (in rough;) thirty-eight kegs nails, (as- and twenty-five eight-inch shells; one hundred sorted sizes;) half box flints; five hundred and twenty six-inch shells; fifteen eight-inch artillery sabres; four gross roller gear buckles, grape; twenty seven-inch grape; thirteen six(and) fifty quires white cartridge paper; inch grape; forty-one seven-inch conical shells, seven reams brown cartridge paper; fourteen (fixed;) thirty-two six-inch conical shells, (fixed;) hundred horse brushes; eight hundred curry-fifty pounds of powder, (rifled musket.) combs; one hundred rolls; seven thousand Of the ninety-one guns captured, fourteen (14) friction tubes; fourteen hundred fine pistol car- only were found to have been spiked and shottridges; four thousand Minié rifle cartridges; ted. The gun-carriages were broken and temlarge quantity of fuzes, various kinds and de- porarily disabled, and all the implements were grees; one thousand six-inch priming tubes; broken and destroyed. Respectfully submitted, large quantity of gun-wipers, ball screws, and ARIO PARDUCK, cone wrenches; one hundred powder-flasks; five thousand four hundred feet slow matches; one hundred and twenty-three coils slow matches; one thousand sensitive tubes; twelve hundred and fifty port fires; sixteen pounds horseshoe nails; three hundred friction primers; five hundred friction tubes; fifty currycombs, extra quality; five hundred conical ball bullet-moulds, (37) large lot of brass measures, sights, and implements for artillery, (names unknown;) fifteen hundred tarred links; twelve hundred oil bottles; one hundred and eighty field piece cartridges; nineteen hundred and sixty-one teninch fuses; one hundred eight-inch fuses; one bale wrapping paper; fifty axe-helves; fifteen spades; ten picks; large quantity of buckles, and rings of various sizes; one bag of hemp twine; one hundred and eighty-six muskets, assorted; thirty-three muskets, assorted; fourteen thousand cartridges; forty cartridge-boxes; forty bayonets; forty belts.

In Park.-Thirteen hundred and fifty-seven thirty-two pounder solid shot; eleven hundred and forty-seven twenty-four pound solid shot; four hundred and thirty-five forty-two pound solid shot; six hundred and ninety-eight eleveninch shell; twenty thousand and five sixty-four pounder solid shot; five hundred and eightyfive twenty-four pounder solid shot; six hundred and forty-two twelve pounder solid shot; one thirty-two pounder rifled gun and carriage— one six pounder rifled howitzer, (Whitaker and President street;) two caissons; two limberboxes; five hundred and eighty signal rockets; seven hundred handspikes, for artillery.

teers, Commanding Brigade.

Report of the amount of provisions captured and issued during the march from Atlanta, Georgia, to Savannah, Georgia, in First brigade, Second division, Twentieth corps: Head beef cattle, two hundred and fifty pounds net each, two hundred and fifty; head sheep, thirty pounds net each, sixty-five; bacon, two thousand pounds; sweet potatoes, six hundred bushels; salt, three barrels; molasses, two barrels; sacks corn-meal, fifty pounds each, two hundred and fifty.

SAMUEL D. CONNER, First Lieutenant and Acting Commissary of Sub., First Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Corps.

Report of the number of horses and mules captured, and the number of pounds of corn and fodder obtained from the country in the First brigade, Second division, Twentieth corps, during the march from Atlanta, Georgia, to Savannah, Georgia: Horses, four; mules, thirty; corn, fiftyeight thousand four hundred and twenty-five bushels; fodder, eighty-four thousand bushels.

O. F. GIBBS, First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Quartermaster, First Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Corps.

COLONEL FLYNN'S REPORT. HEADQUARTERS TWENTY-EIGHTH PENNSYLVANIA VETERAN VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, FIRST BRIGADE,

SECOND DIVISION, TWENTIETH ARMY CORPS, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, December 28, 1864. Lieutenant A. II. W. Creigh, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, First Brigade:

LIEUTENANT: In compliance with circular dated Headquarters First brigade, Second division, Inventory of ordnance and ordnance stores, Twentieth army corps, December twenty-third, taken possession of by Colonel John Flynn, 1864, I have the honor to report the following as Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania volunteers, com- the part taken by the Twenty-eighth regiment manding detachments First brigade, Second Pennsylvania veteran volunteer infantry, in the division, Twentieth army corps, at Fort Jack-campaign which closed on the twenty-first inson, on the Savannah River: stant, by the occupation of the city of Savannah, Georgia.

Forty-four thirty-two pounders; two ten-inch columbiads; twenty eight-inch columbiads; two rifled thirty-two pounders; twelve twenty-four pounder howitzers; one eight-inch mortar; four sixty-four pounders; three ten-inch mortars;

This campaign is, throughout its entire extent, void of interest to the soldier, as we had such unparalleled success that a great part of the army has not had occasion to form for battle, few bloody

fields have been lost or won, no sieges have been commenced and ended, as the enemy have not, in one instance, made a stand of sufficient length to require the necessity of such measures. From the second of September, 1864, to the ninth of November, 1864, nothing more than the regular routine of camp duties occurred. On the morning of November ninth, we were unceremoniously awoke by the rattling of artillery and musketry, by a small force of the enemy attempting to enter our lines, but in this they were defeated and repulsed, leaving two (2) killed, and taking several wounded with them. The Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania veteran volunteer infantry sustained no loss. On the next morning, we prepared to leave Atlanta, which move commenced on the morning of

November 15.- We started from camp at halfpast six A.M., and marched seven (7) miles in the direction of Decatur, Georgia; halted for dinner at one P.M. Started again at three P.M., and after marching slowly, we halted at twelve P.M. for the night. Distance marched, fifteen (15) miles.

November 16.-Started at nine A.M., and marched fast for a distance of twelve (12) miles; halted for dinner at two P.M., one mile from Rockbridge. We crossed Yellow River and encamped for the night, after marching twelve miles without in

terest.

November 17.- Started at six A.M.; marched until a quarter-past twelve P.M., halted for dinner, started at two P.M., and marched to within six (6) miles of Social Circle, on the Georgia Central Railroad. We halted and encamped here for the night, after a tedious march of fourteen (14) miles. November 18. - Started at five A.M., passed through Social Circle, where we found the railroad dépôt destroyed; moved on and halted at Rutledge for dinner, at half-past eleven A.M. We here burnt the dépôt and store-house, containing some rebel stores, and started again at two P.M., and marched to within a distance of two (2) miles of Madison, where we encamped for the night. Distance marched, nineteen (19) miles.

November 19.- Started at five A.M., passed through Madison at daylight, halted at twelve M. at Buckhead, for dinner; started again at one P.M., and at five P.M. we halted at Jordan's Plantation. The Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania veteran volunteer infantry here assisted to tear up the railroad, and destroyed three thousand (3000) bushels of corn and six hundred (600) bales of cotton. We marched this day sixteen (16) miles.

November 20. Started at seven A.M., and marched eight (8) miles without incident; halted for dinner at twelve м. At two P.M. We started, and after marching seven (7) miles, encamped for the night at six P.M. Distance marched, fifteen (15) miles.

November 21.-Started at seven A.M., the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania veteran volunteer infantry in advance of the division; halted for dinner at half-past one P.M., and moved out again without incident at half-past two P.M., and marched to Dr. Nesbit's plantation, where we were posted as picket-guard for the division. This was a very

cold day and night. Distance marched, nine (9) miles.

November 22.-Started at seven A.M., as rearguard for the division; after marching four (4) miles, we crossed the Central Railroad, at Dennis Station; here we rejoined the corps, which had been separated since we came from Madison, on the eighteenth. We travelled slowly in direction of Milledgeville, and halted for dinner at one P.M. We passed through Milledgeville after a very tedious march, and encamped at eleven P.M., having marched twenty (20) miles.

November 23.- We remained in camp until twelve M., when we moved one half mile into the woods, where we remained all day.

November 24.-We got under way at nine A.M., marching through swamp and mud to within about five (5) miles of Hebron, when we encamped for the night. Marched this day a distance of twelve (12) miles.

November 25.- Started at half-past seven A.M. Marched slow and tedious, passing through Hebron and coming to Buffalo Creek. Here we found eight (8) bridges burnt, which took considerable time to rebuild, but at six P.M. we moved across the creek, and encamped one half mile from it for the night, after marching only six (6) miles.

November 26.- Started at eight A.M., as guard for the division quartermaster's train. Halted at quarter-past nine to reörganize the train; started again at eleven A.M. Marched to within one half mile of Sandersville; we here halted for dinner, and at two P.M. we marched through the town of Sandersville and down to the Central Railroad, which we struck at Tennille Station. We here commenced tearing up the track, burning the cross-ties, and totally destroying the railroad for a distance of two (2) miles, when we encamped for the night. At about one P.M. we were aroused, and the command put under arins, but nothing occurred. Distance marched, sixteen (16) miles.

November 27.-Commenced tearing up the track at eight A.M., and worked until one P.M., when we rested for dinner, and at four P.M. we started for Davisboro, and after a tedious march, we arrived there at nine P.M., marching to-day a distance of ten (10) miles.

November 28.- Went to work again on the railroad about five (5) miles west of Davisboro, about half-past seven A.M., and halted at one P.M. for dinner. At three P.M. commenced again, and worked until five P.M. The rebels made a dash upon the Third brigade, and the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania veteran volunteer infantry, in company with the First brigade, started to reënforce them, but they had already been dispersed. We started at six P.M. on our return to Davisboro, which place we reached at half-past seven P.M., after working all day and marching a distance of nine (9) miles.

November 29.-Started at twenty minutes past seven A.M., and marched to Spiers Station, where we halted for dinner, at one P.M. Spiers Station at four P.M., and marched fast and

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