The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-30
Our Hilton Head Corrcspondence.
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ner of 1862 They were first sent to the defences Of
Washington and remained there till the spring Of 1S63
when they sent to Suffolk remained there till
Longstreets siege failed. They afterwards In Gen.
GOrdon's command, aided In Keyes' demonstration
against Richmond and subsequently served in the Army
sf the Potomac. They arrived in this department
IN August 1863 and were on Morris Island during the
Litter portion Of General Gmore's siege OF Charleston
Subsequently the regiment in Florida for time in
active service In June and July, 1884 it took part in
the demonstration on Johns Island In November it
was in Potters brigade, of General Hatchs coast dvi-
son, in General Fosters celebrated in aid
Sherman against the Savannah and Charleston Railroad
That campaign embraced q battle At Honey Hill
known to southernes the battle Of Grahamsvillel
several sharp fights at Deveaux Neck, at Coosa-
vhatchie and several lesser fights and skirmishss
The battle Of Honey Hill was sharp one resulting IN
seven hundred and forty being killed or severely
wounded out Of force Of between three and four
thousand effective actually engaged The attack on
tho road was meant for . surprise, but by
The mistake Of guide, force, after landing,
went several miles wrong road to the right; then
reraced their steps, then again passed tho direct road
Hardeesvlle that when they had returned q church
six miles from Grahamsville- point aimed at-they
lay down TO rest and the next morning. while they
taking their coe, between and eight O'clock the
reported enemy advancing,
artlery from Grahamsvilie Our column was promptly
formed the One Hundred and Forty fourth and One Hun
Nsw
regiment. ani batteries following At short dis
'rfs % ss s e'0rcn i and lsf SI" Of .hs % road 1ad
s.,e puodrs ana Twenty ath and One Hundred and
EyFfy fourth sgirm siint 3D. hot nre was opened
1n Us frr ehi balie in the road while these dspo-
sions were pslng made ca )tan (now Major George f.
0ouraaa ryr NOTED for glantry of General Fosters
a. "A
0red a him ana narrowly Kissed its mark; and then the
shot and shell few TIM. fast while the skirnsher.
encountered also musketry fire. The principal
danger was with them until noon at which time We had
driven che rebel battery and It's snppS back TO the
fourth did nobly their share Of this arduons work. nota
nan struggling or anchins Honey Hin n;rs was pro.
iscs'a HS. OF ~ battle was formed and then the
gllant Lieutenant Colonel Ames brought up his artillery
much loss and displaying great bravery For several
hours until complete darkness set in the contest was
kept up the infantry aiding the heavy ocmoardment OF
The rebel works with frequent charges The One Hun
dred and Forty fourth did most efficient service there
An eyewitness, did not officer or man finch
Colonel Lewis Lieutenant Colonel Rice and in fact, all
ehe ofncers were conspicuous for their bravery. The
neht resulted In the occupation OF the same ground on
both sidcs Snd tact agreement to suspend firing when
Ssrkness set in with many brave officer and slain
disabled the One Hundred and Forty fourth having its
ihsye spoken more particularly Of this fight because
wsa OF companion Of the One Hundred and Forty
fourth through IT,. subsequently saw them engaged in
CoosEwhatchis Then they were on James Island awhile
end Afterwards an expedition up santee river. Since
shsS ns Gss nss then thew
were commanded by Colonel Gregory; then Captain
VIM. slidell, nephew Of John, Of rebel notoriety,
was made Colonel but resigned; and then Licutanant
Colonel James Lewis made Colonel and Major C. A.
Rice Lieutenant Colonel Both are efficient officers.
Lieutenant Colonel Rice has for long time been Chief
Of stanto General Lteneld and filed many important
positiona Surgeon Lsal was for several months Chief
sSSsy Poss Surgeon sH' The following s ' complete list
sfthe oGcer corrected for the HERALD by the Aaju-
Colonel James Lewis; Lieutenant Colonel, Calvin A.
Rice; Major william PIaskett; Adjutant, George r. Can
non; Rcgimentai Quartermsser, Gregory; Surgeon,
r Bundy, Jr. Company A-captain John D. Penet; First
Lieutenant, Charles & Bradford; Second Lieutenant,
Lieutenant Geo P co1ion Second Lieutenant Jas Mutt
Company C--Captain, Matthew G. Lewis First Lieu
tenant, Francis Bemer Company D-captain, Edward
A. Grihth; First Lieutenant, Nathaniel II. Hebbard;
Second Lieutenant, Eli Gibbons. Company E-Cap,an,
John Clark; First Lieutenant, James s. Adee Second
lieutenant John A. Coulter. Company F-F'lrst Lieu
tenant VIM B. Lewis Second Lieutenant Henry y Mics.
Company G-Captain Frank b. Hart; First lieutenant,
sasa so.ns sssSa Eas ps p,
ksi.ey s. noies co'npaay Captain, George W. 81
.lsenant wuiaw CiarE Company v-Cap,ain,
1oea a.ef re- Lieu,eDsst caaHe' 81 Ht'."~av;
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