more of the brigade. They continued shelling until one A.M. of

December 21, when we received notice that they were evacuating the city. To confirm this, we marched into the city at daylight, and the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania veteran volunteer infantry and Twenty-ninth Ohio volunteer infantry passed on to Fort Jackson, four (4) miles down the river; here we arrived at seven A.M. We entered the fort, and immediately flung our colors to the breeze. We found the enemy had retreated, leaving the fort on fire and one of the magazines blown up. We captured in the fort and vicinity forty-four (44) thirty-two pounders, two (2) ten (10) inch columbiads, twenty (20) eight (8) inch columbiads, two (2) rifled thirtytwo pounders, twelve (12) twenty-four pound howitzer, three (3) ten-inch mortars, one (1) eightinch mortar, three (3) three-inch rifled field-pieces, four (4) sixty-four pounders, all iron, and the following ammunition: four hundred ten-inch solid shot; five hundred and eighty-seven eight-inch solid shot; one hundred and forty-nine seveninch solid shot; two thousand two hundred and seventy-two six-inch solid shot; four hundred and eleven ten-inch steel shot; three hundred and twenty-five eight-inch steel shot; one hundred and twenty six-inch steel shot; fifteen eightinch grape; twenty seven-inch grape; thirteen six-inch grape; thirty-two eight-inch canister; forty-one seven-inch canister; sixty six-inch canister; forty-one seven-inch conical shell, fixed; thirty-two six-inch conical shell, fixed; fifty pounds powder, rifled muskets.

Of the ninety-one guns captured, fourteen (14) only were found to have been spiked and shotted, the gun-carriages were broken and temporarily disabled, and all the implements were broken and destroyed.

Thus has closed probably one of the most tedious and yet one of the most successful campaigns on record in the world, and is a striking example of what can be accomplished, when the soldiers of a country work with their general, and he with them. We have been some thirtysix (36) days on the march, and travelled a distance of three hundred and twenty (820) miles. We are now holding the defences of our capture, but probably before long we may be on another move, and it is hoped that General Sherman and his army may be as successful as they have been in accomplishing the downfall of Savannah, Georgia, December twenty-first, 1864. Respectfully submitted,

JOHN FLYNN, Colonel Commanding.

On the second day of September, we lay in line of works, built by us, a few days previous, along the Chattahoochee River, and remained until September fourth, when orders were received to strike tents, as the brigade was ordered to Atlanta.

We took up the line of march at half-past nine A.M., reaching the city at one P.M. Here we were put into line of works, built by the enemy, on the west side of the city, where we remained until November fifteenth.

We were, on account of the movement of the troops, obliged to change camp several times. We assisted in building the fortifications around the city.

November 9.-The enemy, with a strong force of cavalry and four (4) pieces of artillery, made an attack at seven A.M., on my immediate front, driving in the picket-line, advancing to within two hundred (200) yards of the main line. At the first firing, I immediately ordered one company across the railroad into the fort on my right, where they opened fire on the enemy, repulsing them almost instantly.

My skirmishers advanced immediately and took possession of the picket-line, finding two (2) killed, two (2) wounded, and one (1) prisoner of the enemy, inside of the picket-line. There was no loss, out of my regiment.

While encamped at Atlanta, Georgia, repeated orders were received to make preparations for a fifty days' campaign.

November 15.- We took up the line of march, moving principally in an eastern direction, nearly parallel with the Augusta and Atlanta Railroad, until where it crosses the Oconee River, from where we struck south toward Milledgeville, reaching it on the night of the twenty-second.

On the morning of the twenty-fourth, we again took up the line of march, moving principally south-east, until December eleventh, which brought us within four (4) miles of the city of Savannah, Georgia. Here the enemy was found in force and well fortified. On the evening of this day we were placed in line, my right connecting with the Fifth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, and my left with the Sixtieth regiment New-York volunteers, Third brigade, Second division, Twentieth army corps.

Here we put up a line of works, where we remained until the morning of twenty-first. The shelling of the enemy's lines was rather annoying, scattering in all directions through the camp.

I had three (3) men wounded, two (2) of which have since died.

On the morning of the twenty-first, finding the enemy's works evacuated, we immediately followed up their retreat into the city of Savannah, Georgia.

In conclusion, I beg leave to thank the officers and men for their uniformity and willingness in discharging their duties. Our marches were long and tedious, marching over three hundred miles in twenty-six days. days

Accompanying please find report of casualties.

One Hundred and Forty-seventh Regiment Pennsylvania

Volunteer Infantry, Commanding.

COLONEL KIRKUP'S REPORT.

HEADQUARTERS FIFTH

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OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, December 26, 1864. A. H. W. Creigh, First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, First Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps:

SIR: I have the honor to forward the official report of operations of the Fifth Ohio volunteer infantry, from September second, 1864, to December twenty-first, 1864.

The regiment entered the city of Atlanta, Ga., on the fourth day of September, 1864, and went into camp. The months of September and October were occupied in building defences around the city and doing garrison duty. On the ninth of November, the regiment was ordered into the works to assist in repulsing an attack made by the enemy's cavalry. On the thirteenth day of November, the regiment was ordered to report at brigade headquarters, and then marched out to assist in destroying the Atlanta and Chattanooga Railroad. On the fifteenth day of November, the regiment broke camp and marched out on the road leading to Decatur, Georgia; nothing of importance took place until the eighteenth instant, when the regiment halted and stacked arms, and assisted in destroying the railroad near Rutledge, Georgia, and on the nineteenth, when near Parker's Ferry, went into campand destroyed the railroad. On the twenty-second, we crossed the Oconee River and passed through Milledgeville, Georgia, the capital of the State of Georgia, and camped outside the city, where we remained until the twenty-fourth, when we again resumed the march, and entered Sandersville, Georgia, on the twenty-sixth instant, and marched to Tennille Station, on Central Railroad, where we assisted in destroying the railroad, and camp. ed for the night. On the twenty-seventh instant, we continued the destruction of the road until three P.M., when we marched to Waynesboro, and camped for the night. On the twenty-eighth instant, we marched back toward Tennville, lle, and destroyed the railroad as we went, and then marched back to Waynesboro, and camped for the night. On the first of December, we crossed the Ogeechee River, and continued our march without interruption until the tenth, when we arrived in camp near Savannah, Georgia. On the eleventh, we moved into line, left in front, and near the Savannah River. At three P.M.,

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OHIO VETERAN VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, December 28, 1864. A. H. W. Creigh, First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, First Brigade, Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps: LIEUTENANT: In compliance with circular from headquarters First brigade, Second division, Twentieth corps, dated Savannah, Georgia, December twenty-third, 1864, I have the honor to make the following report of my command:

I assumed command of the Twenty-ninth Ohio on the eighth day of September, 1864, at Atlanta, Georgia. From this date to the twenty-fourth nothing of note took place more than the regular routine of camp duty.

September 25.-Had review.

September 28.-Received detail to go to Nashville, Tennessee, with my regiment.

September 29. -At nine A.M., marched the regiment to Captain's quarters for transportation; failed, and returned to camp.

October 2. Received orders to move at once, with one day's rations; marched to the dépôt at three P.M., moved to the Chattahoochee River, disembarked and marched across the river, camped for the night.

4th. Put my command on the train for Nashville, when I received a telegram to return to Atlanta. Recrossed the river and took the cars for Atlanta; after arriving in the city, went into camp two (2) miles north-west from dépôt, facing south.

11th. Moved the regiment to the right one halfmile, and came into line where the One Hundred and Second New-York was.

18th. Moved camp again three fourths (1) mile further to the right, near a fort.

20th. Received orders to move at seven A.M. Marched the regiment to brigade headquarters, remained there till half-past seven, when the brigade moved, Twenty-ninth in centre of second section of train; passed through Decatur, Twenty-ninth on picket in night.

22d and 23d. Foraged pretty extensively; Twenty-ninth lost one man killed, William D. Haynes, private, company D.

24th. Returned to camp with teams well loaded with forage. Nothing special occurred from this date to end of month.

November 5. - Received orders at two P.M. to

march. Moved out on the McDonough road about one mile and went into camp for the night, Twenty-ninth on extreme right of division.

6th. Returned to Atlanta and went into our old camp.

8th. Election day. Some excitement in Twenty-ninth. Polled three hundred and eighty-four votes; Lincoln received three hundred and fortyfour, McClellan forty.

9th. At sunrise our line was attacked: immediately moved the Twenty-ninth into position, sent out skirmishers. Attack did not reach us; remained in trenches till twelve M., then moved back to quarters and stacked arms.

15th. Broke up camp at half-past six, marched slowly, stopped at Decatur for dinner, then marched in the direction of Stone Mountain. Reached the base of Stone Mountain at eleven P.M., and encamped for the night, Twenty-ninth in rear of First brigade.

16th. Marched at nine A.M. in between portion of the train, crossed Yellow River, and encamped for the night at eight P.M.

17th. Marched at five A.M., camped near Social Circle at five P.M. for the night.

18th. Marched about nine (9) miles in forenoon, stopping often to tear up railroad track, went into camp near Madison at five P.M.

19th. Broke camp at five A.M., Twenty-ninth rear-guard of division. Marched until four P.M., and camped for the night near Park Mills.

20th. Marched about seven (7) miles, camped near Dunham.

21st. Marched at half-past six A.M., halted at half-past four P.M. for the night.

22d. Moved at half-past seven A.M., and arrived at Milledgeville, Georgia, at nine P.M., and encamped about three miles south of town.

23d. Remained in camp, Twenty-ninth went on picket at four P.M.

24th. Moved at seven A.M., Twenty-ninth first battalion of first brigade; marched fifteen miles and camped for the night.

25th. Moved at eight A.M., Twenty-ninth train guard; arrived at Buffalo Creek, found the bridge destroyed. Parked the train, and stacked arms for dinner; remained here until the bridge was repaired, then crossed, and went into camp for the night.

26th. Moved at eight A.M. in rear of the trains, marched slowly until one P.M., arrived at Sandersville, halted for dinner, then moved to Station 13, took the railroad to the east, tore up about one and a half miles of track, went into camp for the night at six P.M. Marched thirteen miles.

27th. Was called up at half-past one A.M. by alarm, remained in line two hours and lay down again. Marched at eight A.M., commenced tearing up track, worked until noon, took dinner and lay quiet until three P.M., then marched rapidly, arrived in Davisboro at half-past nine P.M. Marched about thirteen miles.

28th. Moved out on the railroad and tore up track until five P.M. Marched back to Davisboro, and camped near our old camp.

29th. Moved at half-past seven; moved in a south-east direction until seven P.M., and encamped for the night near Bostwick.

30th. Marched at seven; crossed the Ogeechee River, marched about six miles and camped for the night.

December 1.-Moved at eight AM., marched until dark and camped; marched about nineteen miles.

2d. Marched at six A.M.; moved briskly until twelve M., halted at Creek for dinner; found the bridge destroyed and enemy on the other side; Twenty-ninth received orders to drive the enemy out of reach of the bridge and hold the ground. Fell in, loaded, and moved across. Moved about half a mile, came in contact with the enemy in small force, deployed three companies to the left of the road. Deployed a line of skirmishers five hundred yards to the left of woods, right resting in woods on right of road. Also sent four companies, under command of Captain Jonas Schoonover, to cover two roads leading from main road; commenced firing, and drove the enemy from their position; advanced steadily to a ridge in open field about a mile from the bridge. Threw up some works, and extended the line to connect with Captain Schoonover. Here waited until the bridge was finished, then joined the brigade in the field and encamped for the night.

3d. Moved at ten A.M., and marched all day and night, made a distance of ten miles. Camped near Millen, Georgia.

4th. Moved at nine A.M., marched about three miles, halted for repairing of a bridge, moved again at half-past two P.M., arrived at Big Horse Creek, and halted for trains to pass. Crossed at eight, and camped for the night.

5th. Moved at seven A.M., Twenty-ninth in charge of First and Third brigade trains; moved fifteen miles, went into camp at five P.M.

6th. Moved at nine, halted for supper at six P.M., then crossed a big swamp and camped for the night.

7th. Marched at seven A.M.; Twenty-ninth assisted the trains, crossed Turkey Creek, at dark camped near Springfield.

8th. Moved at seven A.M.; marched twelve miles and camped for the night.

6th. Marched at nine A.M.; took dinner near Eden, went into camp for the night at Wallhower Swamp.

10th. Received orders to report to Colonel Jones, Second brigade; joined Second brigade and marched back to the train. Twenty-ninth took position on the same ground where we got dinner on the ninth. Sent a company forward about six hundred yards for pickets. Moved at twelve M.; Twenty-ninth took position in front of last hundred wagons, marched very brisk until six P.M., joined First brigade, and went into camp for the night.

11th. Moved at ten A.M., Twenty-ninth on right of First brigade; moved to the Savannah River, with instructions to deploy a line connecting witn Third brigade on the right, and extending to the