Tuesday, December 9, 1862
After a delay of two cold, frosty days huddled around campfires at Acquia Landing, the Thirteenth New Hampshire resumed their march to Fredericksburg at 2:00 P.M., advancing six miles and camping at Brooks Station for the evening.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), 32-34.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Ferry to Acquia Landing
Saturday, December 6, 1862
The Thirteenth New Hampshire regiment arose this cold and clear morning to find six inches of snow on the ground. They resumed their march at 10:00 A.M. and arrived at Liverpool Point by 11:30 A.M. to await ferry boats for passage across the Potomac River. They waited several hours in the cold before boarding the ferry at 6:00 P.M.. The Thirteenth New Hampshire arrived on the Virginia side of the Potomac at Acquia Landing at 8:30 P.M. and bivouacked for the evening in extremely cold weather. The temperature was so cold that the water in their canteens froze. Many of the men went hungry before retiring for the evening. Years later veterans of the Thirteenth New Hampshire declared that this bivouac was the toughest of the entire war.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), 31-32.
The Thirteenth New Hampshire regiment arose this cold and clear morning to find six inches of snow on the ground. They resumed their march at 10:00 A.M. and arrived at Liverpool Point by 11:30 A.M. to await ferry boats for passage across the Potomac River. They waited several hours in the cold before boarding the ferry at 6:00 P.M.. The Thirteenth New Hampshire arrived on the Virginia side of the Potomac at Acquia Landing at 8:30 P.M. and bivouacked for the evening in extremely cold weather. The temperature was so cold that the water in their canteens froze. Many of the men went hungry before retiring for the evening. Years later veterans of the Thirteenth New Hampshire declared that this bivouac was the toughest of the entire war.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), 31-32.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
On the Road to Fredericksburg
Friday, December 5, 1862
The Thirteenth New Hampshire marched at 8:30 A.M. in a steady rain which turned to heavy snow by early afternoon. Weather conditions forced the advancing troops to make evening camp near Liverpool Point at 2:00 P.M. The shelter tents afforded insufficient protection from the storm, and many of the men sought shelter in nearby farmhouses and barns.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), 29-31.
The Thirteenth New Hampshire marched at 8:30 A.M. in a steady rain which turned to heavy snow by early afternoon. Weather conditions forced the advancing troops to make evening camp near Liverpool Point at 2:00 P.M. The shelter tents afforded insufficient protection from the storm, and many of the men sought shelter in nearby farmhouses and barns.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), 29-31.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
On the Road to Fredericksburg
Thursday, December 4, 1862
The Thirteenth New Hampshire commenced to march at 9:30 A.M. and advanced twelve miles for the day, making evening camp by 5:30 P.M. at Cedar Hill, six miles west of Port Tobacco.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), 28-29.
The Thirteenth New Hampshire commenced to march at 9:30 A.M. and advanced twelve miles for the day, making evening camp by 5:30 P.M. at Cedar Hill, six miles west of Port Tobacco.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), 28-29.
Monday, December 3, 2012
On the Road to Fredericksburg
Wednesday, December 3, 1862
At 10:00 A.M. the Thirteenth New Hampshire began their daily march. Passing through Piscataway they made evening camp six miles north of Port Tobacco by 5:00 P.M.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), 28.
At 10:00 A.M. the Thirteenth New Hampshire began their daily march. Passing through Piscataway they made evening camp six miles north of Port Tobacco by 5:00 P.M.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), 28.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
On the Road to Fredericksburg
Tuesday, December 2, 1862
At 8:00 A.M. the Thirteenth New Hampshire resumed their march southward. At 6:00 P.M. they bivouacked near Piscataway, again covering fifteen miles for the day.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), 28.
At 8:00 A.M. the Thirteenth New Hampshire resumed their march southward. At 6:00 P.M. they bivouacked near Piscataway, again covering fifteen miles for the day.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), 28.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Farewell to Camp Casey
Monday, December 1, 1862
Along with the First Brigade, the Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment broke camp at noon and formed in line. At 2:00 P.M. they marched over the Long Bridge into Washington D.C. and crossed the Potomac River into Maryland. They made camp at Unionville by 7:00 P.M., covering fifteen miles for the day.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), 27.
Along with the First Brigade, the Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment broke camp at noon and formed in line. At 2:00 P.M. they marched over the Long Bridge into Washington D.C. and crossed the Potomac River into Maryland. They made camp at Unionville by 7:00 P.M., covering fifteen miles for the day.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), 27.
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