Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-23
Reports from Vermont Regiments,

Reports from Vermont Regiments,
HvADouARrEHs lsT Vr. BRIGADE, q
Camp near the Rappahannock, June 3, 1868.
Peter r.. Washburn, Adjt and Ins. Den.
Sin On the 9th inst. | sent you from the
thrice tried battlefield of fredericksburg an
i'm perfect account Of the gallant conduct Of the
Vermont troops in crossing the river and carry
| ing tho riaepits upon the other side. Ii was an
exciting and brilliant affair, and no account can
do ample justice to the brave officers and men
engaged Impetuous enthusiasm when displayed
in the face Of the enemy beggars description.
The two companies first in the works were the
Rutland Co., Capt. B. X. June, 9Th, and the
Swanton Co., Capt. Friend II. Barney, 5th
The frs, man in the rihe-pits was private Hen
~ Moren Co. G. After clearing the rifle
pilsa and seeding the prisoners down tho bank,
these two companies advanced as skrmishers
and drove those who sought safety in flight
across the plain into the woods. Other compa-
mics and regiments hurried over with all posi-
pie dispatch, but there we're not boats enough TO
take them over as fast as desired. The return
ing boats brought back the prisoners. 1t was
40 amusing scene--our men crowding the boats
and with cheers rowing for the other side Of the
river, and at the same time boats returning with
rebel prisoners.
On Saturday, the 9th inst, the 9th VI was
SIX FINISHING nearly all day. They occupied o.
position from the river on the left by the Ber-
nard House round across the Bowling Green
Road to Deep Creek The 9th lost in the Skin
mish of that day four killed and three wounded.
Among the wounded was Lieut.. Rastrick. A
list OF the killed and wounded ID herewith for
warded There were no casualties in the I'd, Sd
and 4th regiments. The loss OF the 9Th and 9TH
regiments was four killed and twenty wounded.
The loss Of the Goth New Jersey was two killed
and seventeen wounded, making a total loss OF
forty-three in the brigade.
The brigade was the only force upon the south
side of the river for nearly twenty-four hours
On the afternoon Of the 9th another brigade
came over TO our support, and on the morning
of the 7th we were relieved from the sklrmish
line, but continued to hold the front line of bat
tie until the evening of the It'll, when we were
relieved by another division and marched back to
the north slue of the river having held the front
in face OF the enemy about twenty-four hours.
Duringa portion OF the time the enemy developed
q very large force in our front.
Officers and men behaved as becomes Vermont
ers during the entire time.
List OF the killed and wounded in the 9th
Regiment of Vermont Volunteers, on the 9th Of
June, 1853
KILLED.
John Hines, Co. Z, Wheeloek.
Albert JETS, T., Chester.
David Jesmsr. /, BridgewA.er.
Nahum Potter, K, Belvidere
WOUNDED.
Lieut.. j. Y. Raisrlck Co. C. Bridgcwater right Shout
serst. Joseph Il. Averl, K, Isle LaNott, right arm
Corp. Rohsrd ONeal X, Sheldon, arm, amptuated
Truman X. Lewis, U, Bndgew ter, right thigh.
Dana coos, D, Glover, right shoulder dsloeatsd.
VIM. hsdse, Q, Ne.bary, right shoulder.
Joha H. Wood, D, Newport, LETT arm.
John King, Q, aount Holly, RICH, arm.
John Russell, |, right hand.
Isandsr Poquette, I, Georgia, right arm.
scrgt. Thomas Murphy, Roxbury, face.
Lssl Raymond, II, Worcester, LEFT arm.
Henry q. Anthony, G, Woodstock, left leg.
have the honor to be,
Very respectfully, your obi servant,
l.. A. GRANT, Col. Cong Brigade
HEADQUARTERS 9th VERMONT VOLUNTEERS,
CAMP NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, Va, June 8.
Peter It. Washbun, Adjt. and Inspector General:
SIR IL have the honor at this my first OPP
portunity to report the part taken by the
9th regiment VI. Vols, in the crossing Of the
Rsppahaunoek river Friday last, June 5th, and a
list Of the casualties in my regiment in that CO.
gagement.
|. will be Of more interest inasmuch as the
regiment had the honor to lead the advance.
1t bad been arranged that il the engineers were
molssted or annoyed too much from the rifle pits
on the bank, th.t the 9th Vermont, together with
the 26th New Jersey regiment, should move down
to the river, cross in the boats and drive out OF
capture the force lodged there,-snd as ,hs wat
found to be the case notwithstanding q severe fire
from our artillery, the regiment moved down tC
the water on the double quick and here under
heavy fire. crossed over to the saelter Of the bluf
on the south side as rapidly as the limited mum
Der Of boats would permit
The 26th having less distance to march reach
ed the river first, and two Of their boats we're frs
rvsr but these companies halted under the bill
, form, and companies g. and c, Of the 9th Yer
mont, reached the bank aud without hating dash
t ed up the hill led by the company officers an,
4 Major Dudley, as also private Henry Moren o
=. Co. e, who gallantly dashed across the opel
space exposed to the FIRE Of the enemy, and wa
, the fret by some two or three rods to reach tn
Il rife pits.
. The enemy seemed surprised at the qucknes
of the movement, quietly jumped out OF the riff
pits and gave themselves up without second bid
: ding Very few even attempted TO retreat an,
+ most Of them we're captured. In the meantim
/. ss fast rs the other companies arrived ordsre
them forward and deploying |. they advanced
i they moved forward with scarcely halt to
n position on the Bowling Green road.
=, The whole affair was soon over and we thin
a in pretty quick time we left camp near Bell
Is Plain about two o'clock Z. NJ and at o'coc
d were quietly counting over gains and losses.
|. We captured six officers and eighty-four men
Our Losses we're seven men (of the 9th Vernon:
ssrg,. Major willard O. Davenport, Brandon, wound.
v severely In heel.
Private Asre caswen. Co. A, Mntcn severely in IA
Corporal George s Hswey, Co. y, New Haven, slisht
l. l In aide.
Private rhilO J. crOvel, Go. D, Bydspart, severely
% arm.
Private Edward King, Co. y, ysrssnnes, slightly,
v side.
|. Private Joseph Faulkner, Co. II, Brandon, slightly
leg.
Il serst. John D. cargD, Co. X, Richmond, slightly
:. side.
p" There were several others slightly wounde
: and many narrow escapes. The whole con
T. mand behaved With their usual iutrepedlty.
!. asr e., l am very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
j. r. LEWIS.
Lieut. Col. Cong sth Vt. Vols.