Monday, July 6, 1863
The Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment reached Ayletts on the Mattapony River this morning at 1:15 A.M. after marching all day on Sunday. After a few hours of sleep the Thirteenth resumed their march at 8:30 A.M., reaching King William Court House by 3:00 P.M. and making evening camp in the heavy rain.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), 178-79.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Friday, July 5, 2013
On the Return March to Camp Bowers
Sunday, July 5, 1863
After burning Littlepage's Bridge the Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment began the return march to Camp Bowers. They endured a hard day's march from Littlepage's Bridge to Ayletts on the Mattapony River, traversing past their camp locations at Taylor's Plantation and White House.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), 176-78.
After burning Littlepage's Bridge the Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment began the return march to Camp Bowers. They endured a hard day's march from Littlepage's Bridge to Ayletts on the Mattapony River, traversing past their camp locations at Taylor's Plantation and White House.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), 176-78.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Picket Duty at Littlepage's Bridge
Saturday, July 4, 1863
The Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment began their march at 9:00 A.M. Around noon they halted for bivouac and picket duty near Littlepage's Bridge over the Pamunkey River, as artillery fire revealed the proximity of the Confederate forces.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), 175-76.
The Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment began their march at 9:00 A.M. Around noon they halted for bivouac and picket duty near Littlepage's Bridge over the Pamunkey River, as artillery fire revealed the proximity of the Confederate forces.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), 175-76.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
March to Hanover Court House
Friday, July 3, 1863
The Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment arose early and commenced their march at 6:00 A.M. During the morning they passed through Mongohit and Mechanicsville. At noon the Thirteenth halted and feasted on the abundant blackberries on the trail. During the afternoon many were again stricken with sunstroke. Halting frequently for rest stops the Thirteenth made camp three miles north of Hanover Court House at 9:00 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), 174-75.
The Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment arose early and commenced their march at 6:00 A.M. During the morning they passed through Mongohit and Mechanicsville. At noon the Thirteenth halted and feasted on the abundant blackberries on the trail. During the afternoon many were again stricken with sunstroke. Halting frequently for rest stops the Thirteenth made camp three miles north of Hanover Court House at 9:00 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), 174-75.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
March to Brandywine
Thursday, July 2, 1863
The Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment arose early and marched to Brandywine, where they camped for the evening. Many of the men suffered from sunstroke due to the extremely hot weather.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), 174.
The Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment arose early and marched to Brandywine, where they camped for the evening. Many of the men suffered from sunstroke due to the extremely hot weather.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), 174.
Monday, July 1, 2013
March to King William Court House
Wednesday, July 1, 1863
The Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment arose at 3:00 A.M. and marched nine miles to King William Court House on the Mattapony River, making camp at 6:30 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), 173-74.
The Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment arose at 3:00 A.M. and marched nine miles to King William Court House on the Mattapony River, making camp at 6:30 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), 173-74.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Transferred to Seventh Corps
Monday, June 29, 1863
The Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment engaged in regimental drills during the day and a dress parade in the evening. They also received news of their transfer to the Third Brigade of the Second Division of the Seventh Army Corps.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), 173.
The Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment engaged in regimental drills during the day and a dress parade in the evening. They also received news of their transfer to the Third Brigade of the Second Division of the Seventh Army Corps.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), 173.
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