Tuesday, August 19, 1862
The Union Army struck camp at Harrison's Landing on Saturday, August 16 to pursue the Confederate Army, nearly two weeks after General George McClellan received orders from President Lincoln to strike camp. General Robert E. Lee ordered General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson north to draw fighting away from Richmond. The Union Army left Harrison's Landing at 8:00 A.M. on Saturday morning, marching about six miles to Charles City. On Sunday the Union soldiers endured an all-day march that covered sixteen miles, making night camp at the mouth of the Chickahominy River. On Monday the Army began their march this morning at 5:30 A.M., crossing the James River at Barrett's Ferry where they enjoyed a bath in the James River and marched another five miles for night camp. This morning the Army struck camp at 7:00 A.M. and marched through the colonial town of Williamsburg, resting briefly before resuming their march. They made camp by nightfall at Fort Magruder.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 142.
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Regimental Matters - Officers on Sick Leave
Friday, August 15, 1862
Four officers went home on sick leave during the week. Major Paul Revere, Captain Henry Tremlett, Adjutant Charles Pierson and Captain Charles Cabot returned home due to illness. Adjutant Peirson and Captain Tremlett never rejoined the regiment; upon regaining health, both obtained commissions to the Thirty-Ninth Massachusetts Regiment.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 141-2.
Four officers went home on sick leave during the week. Major Paul Revere, Captain Henry Tremlett, Adjutant Charles Pierson and Captain Charles Cabot returned home due to illness. Adjutant Peirson and Captain Tremlett never rejoined the regiment; upon regaining health, both obtained commissions to the Thirty-Ninth Massachusetts Regiment.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 141-2.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Letters from the Front - Nathan Hayward
Tuesday, August 12, 1862
In a letter to his father, Doctor Nathan Hayward relayed his beliefs that the regiment would be on the march again soon. He shared the particulars of the recent reconnaissance to Malvern Hill and noted, "We are expecting to move to-day, but in what direction is altogether conjectural." Hayward also noted that, although the overall health of the regiment was good, many were suffering from jaundice.1
References:
1Nathan Hayward, "Letters," Association of Officers of the Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment, Reports, Letters and Papers Appertaining to Twentieth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, vol. 1, p. 396, Twentieth Massachusetts Special Collection, Boston Public Library, Boston, Massachusetts.
In a letter to his father, Doctor Nathan Hayward relayed his beliefs that the regiment would be on the march again soon. He shared the particulars of the recent reconnaissance to Malvern Hill and noted, "We are expecting to move to-day, but in what direction is altogether conjectural." Hayward also noted that, although the overall health of the regiment was good, many were suffering from jaundice.1
References:
1Nathan Hayward, "Letters," Association of Officers of the Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment, Reports, Letters and Papers Appertaining to Twentieth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, vol. 1, p. 396, Twentieth Massachusetts Special Collection, Boston Public Library, Boston, Massachusetts.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Regimental Matters - Pay Day
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Reconnaissance to Malvern Hill
Thursday, August 7, 1862
After a two day reconnaissance march to Malvern Hill, the Union Army received orders to fall back and returned to camp at Harrison's Landing.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 140-41.
After a two day reconnaissance march to Malvern Hill, the Union Army received orders to fall back and returned to camp at Harrison's Landing.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 140-41.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
On the March
Tuesday, August 5, 1862
The Twentieth Massachusetts struck camp at Harrison's Landing at seven o'clock this morning, receiving sudden orders on the previous day to march. General George McClellan had received communication from Washington that the Confederates were marching north, and President Lincoln ordered McClellan to strike camp and move northward toward the Potomac River to meet a potential invasion.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 140.
The Twentieth Massachusetts struck camp at Harrison's Landing at seven o'clock this morning, receiving sudden orders on the previous day to march. General George McClellan had received communication from Washington that the Confederates were marching north, and President Lincoln ordered McClellan to strike camp and move northward toward the Potomac River to meet a potential invasion.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 140.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
New Recruits at Harrison's Landing
Saturday, August 2, 1862
The Twentieth Massachusetts received the first batch of new recruits since the Seven Days Battles. Thirty volunteers joined the Twentieth today, and many more were expected to follow in the next months.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 139.
The Twentieth Massachusetts received the first batch of new recruits since the Seven Days Battles. Thirty volunteers joined the Twentieth today, and many more were expected to follow in the next months.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 139.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Confederate Artillery Attack Harrison's Landing
Thursday, July 31, 1862
The Confederates had positioned an arsenal of artillery opposite the James River, and began shelling the Union camp at Harrison's Landing at one o'clock in the morning. Union artillery successfully repulsed the Confederate barrage before dawn.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 139.
The Confederates had positioned an arsenal of artillery opposite the James River, and began shelling the Union camp at Harrison's Landing at one o'clock in the morning. Union artillery successfully repulsed the Confederate barrage before dawn.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 139.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Regimental Matters - Reassignments
Friday, July 25, 1862
Colonel William Lee was reassigned to assist Massachusetts Governor John Andrew in the recruiting effort, assigned to Camp John E. Wool in Worcester. Lee contracted malaria at Harrison's Landing, and was too weak to resume command of the Twentieth Massachusetts. Charles Peirson returned from assignment on General John Sedgwick's staff to his former role as adjutant of the regiment.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 139.
Colonel William Lee was reassigned to assist Massachusetts Governor John Andrew in the recruiting effort, assigned to Camp John E. Wool in Worcester. Lee contracted malaria at Harrison's Landing, and was too weak to resume command of the Twentieth Massachusetts. Charles Peirson returned from assignment on General John Sedgwick's staff to his former role as adjutant of the regiment.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 139.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Sumner's Grand Dress Parade
Tuesday, July 22, 1862
General Edwin "Bull" Sumner held a grand dress parade and review of the Union Army Second Corps, of which the Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment was a part, at Harrison's Landing.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 139.
General Edwin "Bull" Sumner held a grand dress parade and review of the Union Army Second Corps, of which the Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment was a part, at Harrison's Landing.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 139.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Balloon Duty Terminated for Company D
Thursday, July 17, 1862
Company D of the Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment, led by Lieutenant Nathaniel Messer, ended their service for balloon reconnaissance today. Company D had served on balloon reconnaissance since December 1861.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 139.
Company D of the Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment, led by Lieutenant Nathaniel Messer, ended their service for balloon reconnaissance today. Company D had served on balloon reconnaissance since December 1861.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 139.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Dress Parade
Friday, July 11, 1862
As President Abraham Lincoln continued his visit to Harrison's Landing, the Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment had their first dress parade in several weeks.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 139.
As President Abraham Lincoln continued his visit to Harrison's Landing, the Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment had their first dress parade in several weeks.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 139.
Monday, July 9, 2012
President Lincoln at Harrison's Landing
Wednesday, July 9, 1862
In order to honor the arrival of President Abraham Lincoln at Harrison's Landing, General John Sedgwick performed an inspection of his division, including the Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment, on the spacious grounds of Berkeley Plantation along the James River.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 139.
In order to honor the arrival of President Abraham Lincoln at Harrison's Landing, General John Sedgwick performed an inspection of his division, including the Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment, on the spacious grounds of Berkeley Plantation along the James River.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 139.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Arrival at Harrison's Landing
Wednesday, July 2, 1862
Exhausted from the Seven Days Battles, the Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment arrived at their new camp with the Army of the Potomac at Harrison’s Landing on the James River. The Union forces camped on the grounds of Berkeley Plantation, the home of the Harrison family and former U.S. President William Henry Harrison. This location afforded the Union army a strong defensive position, one which General Robert E. Lee decided not to attack.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 135. Richard F. Miller, Harvard's Civil War: A History of the Twentieth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry (Lebanon, New Hampshire: University Press of New England, 2005), 152.
Exhausted from the Seven Days Battles, the Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment arrived at their new camp with the Army of the Potomac at Harrison’s Landing on the James River. The Union forces camped on the grounds of Berkeley Plantation, the home of the Harrison family and former U.S. President William Henry Harrison. This location afforded the Union army a strong defensive position, one which General Robert E. Lee decided not to attack.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 135. Richard F. Miller, Harvard's Civil War: A History of the Twentieth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry (Lebanon, New Hampshire: University Press of New England, 2005), 152.
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