Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-06-17


passing through Charlottesville, tool
the road to Spottsylvania G. H., here
we encountered the enemy Sunday
night and the fighting continued un
til after dark. Monday was spent
certifying, although there was Skin
mishing nearly all day.
Tuesday at 4 p, NJ. twelve regi
ments of our corps were selected tC
make q charge upon the enemy''
works, the I'd, 9TH and 9th regiments
were included, the Sd and 4th hat
been on picket or doubtless they
would have been included also; the
charge was made and resulted in the
capture of 1900 prisoners, but as We
were situated the rebels got a flank
fire upon us and not having sufficient
support we were obliged to abandon
the first line Of intrenchments which
were handsomely carried. In this
fight had two men wounded, David
G. Babcock, in the arm, severely, and
Geo. b. Sartwell, leg, slightly. Our
loss in this battle was not very severe
Thursday morning at day-break,
Gen. Hancock's corps charged the
enemy's works on the left, carrying
their works, capturing many prison
ers, including two General officers
and twelve pieces of artillery; the
enemy attempted to retakc the
ground they had lost and our corps
went to his assistance. My compa-
ny was deployed on the left as Skin
mishers, where | had one man killed,
Seth T. Perkins Of Albany. This
is the last casualty that has occurred
to the company, and we the surviv-
ing members Of company d, deeply
mourn the loss of our brave com
radcs that fought so brayely at their
posts, and have fallen a sacrifice for
their country and deeply sympathize
with the friends that are called to
mourn for the loss of our brave
boys They arc gone-yct their
names will live as men that were
willing to give their life in so noble
q cause.
MAY 24th.
Since writing the above / have
had no opportunity of sending it,
and as there has been quite a change
in our position, I beg leave to add
few more words.
Saturday the 2lst instant, there
were indications Of a change Of po-
sition, and at 8 p. N. we started,
marching all night, aud at TO A. VI.
Sunday morning found US at GUM
neys Station on the railroad from
Fredericksburg to Richmond We
continued our march as rapidly as
possible without any indications of
the enemy, until last night at dark.
when our corps encamped on the
north bank of the North Anna river,
the I'd and 9TH corps had already
crossed with but little opposition
At day light this morning our corps
crossed and we are now in position
near the Gordonsvillc and Richmond
railroad.
Soon after getting into position
we received an order from General
Meade that the 9Th corps would have
that day for rest, unless we were
needed in case of an engagement
We were very glad Of the privilege !;
for twenty days we have not seen a.
quiet day, and no opportunity for al
change of clothing; the day has
been we'll improved, a great part of.
the time the river has been alive
with human beings, many of the men.
washing their clothes and putting
them on,not having change of clothes.
There has been quite heavy can
HOildNluS Dil Jul ltib uli uol ulNu
must be Gen. Hancocks corps. 1t.
has been comparatively quiet on our
immediate front. There have sew.
eral squads Of rebelscane in during
the day they; seem much dishearten-
edand say Gen. Grant has completely
out-generaled Gen. Lee this time.
| shall only say that everything looks
favorable to our being very near
Richmond within a week. Our men
are in good spirits and are ready
again when called upon.
have continued this to a much
greater length than | intended when
| commenced, but | will not weary
your patience any longer.
NJ. W. DAVIS.
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