Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-08

in the lth Vermont, June 23td, kindly fur
nished by Chas. II. Arson, Of Montpelier,
promoted to the AdjutOncy Of the regiment
and for long time previous an efficient clerk
at Headquarters Haskin's division. The re-
turns con be relied upon, and coming from
official records are Of priceless value to those
having friends in the regiment.
FROM THE ELEVENTH REGIMENT.
HHADauAHrsHa lsr ARriL linn VI voLs.
~ BR @. IN DIV 6rH AMY COHFs,
Near Petersburg, Va June 26ih 1854.
Nr. Editor believing that it would not
be uninterestng to the many people Of Yer
mont having friends and relatives in this Reg
iment, to know Of its movements for few
days. and list Of its casualties, allow me to
communicate them briefly through the coll
umns Of your valuable and universal paper.
This Division, commanded by Gen. Mel,
took up position on the heights before Pc
tersburg at p. NJ. June l7th, (the lst and
Sd Division under command of Gen. Wright,
moving from Charles City Court House, 20
Bermuda Hundred,) and congratuluting our
selves upon the prospect Of having IOhole
nights rest, we were soon rolled on our blank
cts, and the line became quiet. At 10 P. NJ.
sharp skirmishing commenced on our left, in
creasing in our front until it assumed nearly
the character ola battle. Our men were
promptly in their pl ces awaiting the result,
had the enemy advanced, they would have
met with warm reception This demon
s,ratiou continued nearly half an hour, when
qqiet reigued Though the night
June lsh.--M change, all resting from
I.sta 90 ina
slight diminishing in front and the occasional
booming Of a twelye-pounder breaks the mo-
uotony. W are about two miles from the
city, and from our elevated position have a
fine view of les suburbs, church spires, and
we'll cultivated fields
june l9h--At Z p. NJ this Brigade moved
forward 70 relieve a Brigade Of the 18Th corps,
within half mile Of the city, and formed hne
of battle in our front works, about twenty
rods from the enemy's line
June 20h As the dense fog rises, brisk
firing commences, which continues through
the day, b It not with serious resul's.
June 2lst.--Anothcr day we lay in the pits
sharp shooters continually on the watch, and
whenever rebel is unfortunate enough to
give them mark, compliments in the form
OF bullets greet him Thus it continues un-
ill darkness again hides them, and their
work. from view. There are but few, the
following casualties Prvates, Abel Kinds
Jr, killed; " w. Bailey and Archibald For
tune wounded
Al 10 r. u were relieved, and after draw
ing rauons Aarcred 10 the left, crossing the
Norfolk and 'Peqrshltg raihoad.
June 22i-At II A. NJ, took up position
about four mile, from, aud .outh.e east OF the
city, and ahrut two miles from the Peters
burg and Weldon rau,oad. Brisk skirmi.h-
ing commenced at 3 P. NJ fell back half O
mile, TO k up position. At 6 p. NJ. moved
forward to charge the enemys line The
8 Brigade advanced, marching in lice Of bat
tie, tais Brigade moving by the flank. in this
order we advanced about one mile through a
heavy wood aud dense tnicket, but the enemy
withdrew, not one remaining o resist our ad-
vance. At midnight we halted and rested
until morning
Jaoe 23d AT A. NJ ordered to be in
readiness 90 advance, but tor some good rea-
son, tue order was soon couniermanded. II
A. NJ. Battery A, II and twenty five men
from Battery X under command OF Capt e.
j. Morrill,, were deteiled for picket, and sta
toned near where It was designed 20 gain a
point ors-the railroad, with the object Of de
stroyiug it. A detachment Of sharp shooters
in command Of Capt. Beattic, advancing in
front, and crossing the railroad. Capt. Nor
rill's command protecting the right flank,
and about Two hundred cavalry deployed on
the left flank. This order forming an obIong
circle, extending ia f ont Of the main picket
line, enclosed hafe mile Of the ra lroad. The
pioneers we're soon at work burning the ties,
tearing up and bending the rails, rendering
the road useless. Az half past two Major
Fleming IA command Of Batteries f, l., and
fifty men OF Battery X, advanced to support
the li1e on the flank. The enemy in sup ri-
or numbers attacked our sharp shooters in
front compelling them to gradually fall back
reluctantly, they cuntesting every foot OF
ground. The enemy then moving heavy
column TO the lelt attacked our cavalry which
gradually fell back, fighting with great ener-
~. At this Time the enemy in force, unex-
pectedly attacked our line ON the right, pierre
ing IL near the angle formed by he main line
and the ugRt Of Capt. Morulrs command,
completely surrounding with overwhelming
numbers, a large portion Of the troops placed
in that advanced position, taking them priso-
ners. The 4th VI. lost heavily. Below is a
correct list OF the casualties Of this Regiment
from my reports
List of Killed md Wounded