Sunday, April 26, 1863
In the morning the Thirteenth New Hampshire engaged in inspection and dress parade in camp. Later in the day the regiment attended religious services. At 9:00 P.M. General John Peck ordered the Thirteenth back to the Nansemond River, where they spent the entire evening digging rifle pits.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 134-36.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Thirteenth Returns to Camp in Suffolk
Wednesday, April 22, 1863
The Thirteenth New Hampshire returned to their former camp near Suffolk, ending thirteen days and twelve nights of constant picket duty in rifle pits along the Nansemond River. The strains of picket duty for nearly two weeks necessitated rest for the regiment. The Thirteenth New Hampshire received news of transfer to General Edward Harland's brigade.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 131-34.
The Thirteenth New Hampshire returned to their former camp near Suffolk, ending thirteen days and twelve nights of constant picket duty in rifle pits along the Nansemond River. The strains of picket duty for nearly two weeks necessitated rest for the regiment. The Thirteenth New Hampshire received news of transfer to General Edward Harland's brigade.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 131-34.
Friday, April 19, 2013
The Siege Continues
Sunday, April 19, 1863
The Thirteenth New Hampshire spent a long and hard week of incessant picket duty in rifle pits, chopping wood for bridges and digging ditches for earthworks. The Thirteenth remained in position along their picket post in rifle pits along the Nansemond River near Jericho Point, two miles south of Suffolk.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 127-32.
The Thirteenth New Hampshire spent a long and hard week of incessant picket duty in rifle pits, chopping wood for bridges and digging ditches for earthworks. The Thirteenth remained in position along their picket post in rifle pits along the Nansemond River near Jericho Point, two miles south of Suffolk.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 127-32.
Friday, April 12, 2013
First Action at Suffolk
Sunday, April 12, 1863
The Thirteenth New Hampshire was hard at work digging ditches and earthworks in preparation for a siege by Confederate forces under General James Longstreet. Today the Ninth Corps formed a line of battle along the Nansemond River, nearly three miles south of Suffolk. The Confederates were entrenched in a large force near the Petersburg Railroad to protect their supply lines. The Thirteenth New Hampshire spent the evening on picket duty and the regiment was at arms during the night.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 123-27.
The Thirteenth New Hampshire was hard at work digging ditches and earthworks in preparation for a siege by Confederate forces under General James Longstreet. Today the Ninth Corps formed a line of battle along the Nansemond River, nearly three miles south of Suffolk. The Confederates were entrenched in a large force near the Petersburg Railroad to protect their supply lines. The Thirteenth New Hampshire spent the evening on picket duty and the regiment was at arms during the night.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 123-27.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Severe Weather
Sunday, April 5, 1863
The Thirteenth New Hampshire spent most of their week in shelter or in tents, as stormy weather brought rain, snow, and wind to their camp. On Friday a late-season snowstorm deposited nearly six inches of snow. Some men were needed for picket duty, and the extreme weather heightened the difficulty of their tasks. This evening the Thirteenth took part in a dress parade.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 122-23.
The Thirteenth New Hampshire spent most of their week in shelter or in tents, as stormy weather brought rain, snow, and wind to their camp. On Friday a late-season snowstorm deposited nearly six inches of snow. Some men were needed for picket duty, and the extreme weather heightened the difficulty of their tasks. This evening the Thirteenth took part in a dress parade.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 122-23.
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