\j; \ \ •i e.- r ^. \ n r^. ?» Sd n REPOR'r Miiwitoi ffifi tt« WwftewaMift II. S. Knafiiieei' Rc'^ttc'^lioii At St. Louis. Mo.. September. 26-29. 1887. BYRON S ADAMS, PRINTER. ^ Of CONG RKPORT Rjeuiiiou af the Yy.t^i*ujyti II, S. li^i 1^'i ii,'i tt.'i 1 i( ) m , At St. Louis. Mo.. September. 26-'29. 1887. The National luK"imi)iiieiit of the Grand Army of the Re- public, at St. Louis, Mo., opening on September 26, 18 addresses of former Kngincer soldiers, issued a call accordingly of (late ot September 7, 1887, a preliminary circular havin<; been sent out of date of July 1, 1887. An invitation was also extended to such of the officers of the Corps of Engineers under whom they had served, in part as follows : "On behalf of the Comrades we would most respectfully tender you a hearty and soldierly invitation to be with us at that time. The men always felt pi'oud of their officers, aiul probabh- t\\o officers always had reason to feel proud of the rank and lileofthe IJattalion, conscfpiently the men would led pleased to shake hands with their officers once more. '^ * :?: * * J. H. Putman, Geo. W. Lovejoy, Robt. Gregory, John Couglilan, Chas. E. Mix, Chas. Burns, Gilbert Thompson, J. G. Savage, Wm, T. Galjbert, Thos. Moloney, W. F. Sutherland, John W. Knight, 0. H. Cobb, A. G. Alvord, Isaac Sanborn, C. D. Spencer, H. G. Elvans, Thos. AMiittaker, AVm. Longstreet, E. M. Wells, F. Vogl. Lieut. Col. Charles R. Suter, Corps of Engineers stationed at St. Louis, Mo., as also 1st Lieut. Thos. H. Bingham, Corps of Engineers, took great interest in the matter, and tents, etc., were furnished by them for the occasion. The Department of Kansas G. A. R. had their encampment in Washington Park, and they extended a cordial and fraternal welcome to the " Engineers," and gave them a camping place, as also a pron^inent position in their formation for the grand parade. Over the reunion tent were appropriate flags and a prominent sign, " Headquarters Battalion U. S. Engineers." Comrade Gilbert Thompson, also brought with him from Wash- ington, D. C, an old Engineer flag, which was displayed at the Headquarters of the Array of the Potomac, during the war of 1860-1865. ^Vmong the most interesting things exhibited was a map prepared by Comrade Thompson, showing the routes of march and camps of the Battalion from Feb. 1861 to April, 1865. It was regretted that no souveneir of the service in Mexico was obtainable, and John Coughlan was the only representative present of the time previous to the organization of the Battalion. The following Comrades were present, and their military and civil history is also included as of interest, and to date of June .30, 1887. Black, James H. (S) First enlisted in 8th Michigan Vol. In- fantry at drand Rapids, Mich., September 3, 1861. Took part with regi- ment in the engagements at Hilton Head, S. C, November 7, '61. Coo- sa-cu River, S. C, Fori Pulaski, ]Viliiiiiiq;ton Island, Ga., James Island, NoTK. The small figure in pai-entlie;.is refers to their position in the photograph taken Sept. 29, 18S7, beginning at the top at the left, and su on successively. Comrade Dougan unfortunately being absent. .S". C. Srroitd battle of Ihtll Run, aud Chaittilly, V\x., South Mountain and . httietaiii, Md. Knlisfed in I'. S. Knjjineer Battalion. October 26, 1S62. Re-enlisted I'ebruary 19, 1S64. Made Corporal Fehrnary, 1S67. Discluirj^ed at e\])iration of service l''el)ruary 19, 1S67. (Credited on bis discliartie as havin.i; l)i.(,ii in se\'eiilei.-n l):iUles \\]iil(,- in Uie Uallalion. 1 Carried on farming since to date. COUgfUlail, Jollll. (4) I'irsl enlisted November 15. 1859. in Co. A (detacbnienl) at San Juan Island, \Vas]iin,!.jton Territory. Was on duty at tbe inauijuratiou of .\braham Lincoln. Transferred to Co. I) July 4. 1S62. ]\Iade Corporal and tben vSertjeant, I)ecend)er i, 1S62. Re-enlisted at Brandy Station, Va., February 23, 1.S64. Discharged al Willets' Point. N. Y, to accept commission as Lieutenant in 12th V . S. Infantry. Mustered out at Nashville, Tenn. with regiment January 16, i,S66. Fol- lowed mercantile ])ursnits since^that date. Now member of the Council and Town Treasurer of I^a dro Townshi]), Indiana. Doug-ail, Arcllibald. luilisted in 21! N. V. State Militia (S2 N. V. \'ols. afterwards I. .\rnved at Washington, D. C. in April, 1861, and crossed Long Bridge in May ; was in the battles oi First Hull Run (Tylers advance July iS, '611, lialVs />'lujf\ Yorkto'n'n, West ]\ii)it, Cjaine's Mill, Savaii'C Station, Jlali'ern Hill, Sout/i Mountain awA. Antietam ; was wounded twice. Enli.sted from the volunteers in Co. B, V . vS. Engineer Battalion, October, 1S62. Re-enlisted February 8, 1864, and was dis- charged at close of service at Willets' Point, .N. V. ; and followed trade of miller since that date. Evans, H. O. (91 b'irst enlisted in Co. A, 27th Indiana \'ol. In- fantry. Arrived at Washington, I). C. in .September, 1861. This regi- ment came up to the Ball's Bluff battle but was not engaged. Was in the Valley campaign under Gen'l Banks, the \'irginia campaign under (ieiri Pope, and in the Maryland cam])aign under C.en'l McClellan, and was on duty at all the battles. Enlisted in the V . S. Ivugineer Battalion, October, 1862, and re-enlisted in I'ebruary, 1864, and was made Corporal in 1864. Honorably discharged at expiration of service at Willets' Point, N. V., with twenty-seven battles to his credit. He was during a portion of his term of service detailed as Battalion ])rinter, and has since followed the same profession and joiunalism. Is a member of the ('.. A. R. Feriiald, CassillS Itl. i i 1 I'inst enlisted November 20,' 1861 at Portland, :\Iainc, in Co. B, Y . S. Engineers. Transferred to Co. I), July 4, 1862. Promoted to .\rlificer November i, 1862. Was present for duty continuously, until March 22, 1864, when he w;is examined for a coni- mision before Examining Board. Washington, I). C, under charge of Gen'l Ca,sey, and March 25, 1864, was ordered by War Dei)artment to re- port to Gen'l N. P. Banks, at New Orleans, La., for appointmeut in " Corps d'Affrique." April 23, 1864, appointed 2d Lieut, in 97th U. S. Colored Infantry, but owing to status of regiment did not report for duty until July 1864. On Jul}- 29, 1864, was honorably discharged from IT. S. Engineer Battalion to accept promotion as 2d Lieut. Co. B, 97th V. vS. Colored Infantry. August 18, 1865, promoted to ist Lieut. April 6, 1866, mustered out of service at Mobile, Ala., with regiment. After leav- ing the Battalion, April 21, to July 9, 1S64, was on detached duty at New Orleans, La., with Capt. John J. Smith's Co. of sappers and pontoniers. Jul}- 9, to November 3, 1864, on special details at New Orleans and Dau- phine Island, Mobile Bay, and acted as Adjutant of regiment. Engaged upon repairs and construction of Eort Gaines, Mobile Bay. November 14, '64, to February 16, '65, with regimentat Barrancas, Fla., and on lixpe- d if ion to Pollard, Ala., where large quantities of stores were destroyed. Regiment lost heavy in killed and wounded. Assisted in the construc- tion of the earthworks at Fori Barrancas, Fla. February 16, to May 1, 1865, took part with regiment in the Capture of Mobile, Ala., and regi- ment performed signal service in fighting fire and restoring order at time of the great explosion, and afterwards engaged in construction of large forts on " vSpring Hill." Since 1865 has been engaged in general com- mercial business, and is now resident of St. Paul, Miun., member of the G. A. R. IvOngfStreet, '^^m. L,. (6) First enlisted iu 8th Michigan Vol. Infantry, August 18, 1861. Enlisted in Co. D, U. S. Engineer Bat- talion October 25, 1S62, and was in the field during entire term of service except a furlough during Winter of 1863. Re-enlisted Spring of 1864. Made Corporal January 1, 1865, and acted as Sergeant to date of dis- charge by reason of expiration of service in 1S67. Is engaged extensively in the lumber business at date, and is a member of the G. A. R. Moloney, Xlioilias. 171 Enlisted September 24. 186], in 8th Michigan Volunteer Infantry. !\Iade Corporal December 28, 1S61. Took part in the battles of Hilton Head, S. C, November 7, 1861, Coosaic River, Siege of Fort Pulaski, M'ihnington Island, James Island, June 16, 1862, Second Bull Run, Cliantilly, South Mountain, and Antietam. Enlisted in Co. I), October 24, 1862. Made Corporal September 2, 1864, and Sergeant July i, 1865. Received discharge by vS. O. No. 501. War Dept. A. G. O., September 19. 1865, at Willets' Point, N. V. Engaged in building construction since tliat date. INIember of the G. A. R. Sutherland, "W. F. (51 Endeavored to enlist in the ist and 5th Maine \'olunteer Infantry in April, 1861, but being only 15 years old was not accepted. By his parents' cofisent enlisted in Co. B, U. vS. Engineers, October iS, 1.S61, at Portlaiui, Maine. Re-enlisted I'ebruary S, 1S64, at Brandy Station, \'a. !\Iade Corporal, sprinjf of 1S65. and Serj^eant No- vember ;,, 1865. Rec-on)inended for a connuission iu the I'. S. Infantry, but no vacancy occnrrinfj was dischart^ed at exj)iration of service, I'el)rn- ary 8, 1S67, at Wiilets' Point, X. V. En^jaged in commercial pursnits since. Was on the slalTof vS. S. Uiirdelte, Commander in Chief, (i. A. R. TllOIlipsoiI, Cwilbert. \:-,i Enlisted in Co. A, W S. 'rojjograph- ical luii^ineerN al Ikislon, I\Iass., November 22, 1S61. Transferred to Co. n, r. S. Engineers, January, 1.S62, and to Co. D, Juh- 4, 1862. !\Iade Corporal December 17, i8h2. Discharged at close of service at front of Petersburg, Va. Having been previously engaged u])on topogra])hical duty at General Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, remained there on same duty as assistant engineer to clo.se of active operations and as a civilian on topographical y 4, 1S62. Was in the field throughout his term of service. Discharged at expiration of service at Camp Woodbury, front of Petersburg, Va. Afterwards engaged in commercial pursuits, then studied medicine and is now a practi.siug physician. Has been G. A. R. Post Commander, and Assistant Inspector, Dept. of Kansas. Ivxtracts from the many letters received can only be given, among which are the following : Bkic.vdikr Gknl J. C. Di AXK, Chief of Eiigitierrs, ( '. S. A : " Be assured that I shall always recur with pride and pleasure to the ])eriod of our association, and hold it in happy remembrance." Colonel G. H. Mknoeij., Corps of Engineers, I'. S. .1 : " I liave always remembered the men of the Battalion and their services with the greatest appreciation which will increase as years pass by. There was no more intelligent or faithful body of troops in the army. They were always ready for the duty which awaited them, and performed it with Note. — Only the engagements are given in the military record of the comrades, in which they took part, when in other troops. Some of those who afterwards .served in the Hattalion were on the Slar of Ihr /fV^y, Charleston Harbor, S. C, Jan- uary 10. 1S61. The ten comrades present took part in forty different battles. G cheerfulness and intelligence. In point of discipline few organizations equalled them, if indeed there was any, and certainly none excelled them. ■•'■ ■'■ ■•■' Be good enough to express to them my friendly feelings and my wishes for their hajipiness and prosperity in whatever callings they mav now be pursuing. 1 trust they may all live many years and have the pleasure of fighting their battles over again, not only with their comrades, but with their grand children on their knees in serene old age." LiivUT. Coi.ONKi, (tEO. L. CiLLESi'lK, Corps of /:';/<,' /;/<^v7-\. / '. .V. , /. .• " I sincerely trust that the good soldiers have proven no less good citizens, and that prosperity has vi.sited you all. These meetings encourage loyalty and fidelity in the succeeding generations, and also empha.size the fact that those who meet the enemy face to face in actual conflict now demand that the war shall be recognized as a righteous one, and that the results shall ever be to the honor and glory of those who brought them al)Out. '■■' ""' " Brigadier (tExerai, R.\nai,i> vS. Mackenzie, / '. .V. ,/., although too ill to write himself desired, to be rememl)ered. It was the pleasure of the Secretary in 1882 to meet him while in command of the Cavalry at Fort Wingate, New Mexico, and he recalled with vivid recollection, the time when he was an officer of the Battalion, and related many incidents of that time with great pleasure, giving the names of the oftlcers and soldiers as though it was but yesterday, and a stirring career had not intervened. IMajok W. H. H. Benvauri), Corps of Engineers, I'. S. ./., desired to be remembered, and since that date has furnished the vSecretary with information concerning the Battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864, and many will recall his coming down the line of the companies at the time of the "break of the .Sixth Corps," and bringing them back between the front of the I'ifth Corps (now faced to the rear) and the enemy, liable to l^e fired upon by one or captured h\ the other. Lieut. Col. J. W. Barlow, Corps of /-'.iigiiu-rrs, I '. S. . I., very kindly referred to the "old Battalion." COMR.\i)E M. Hackett, the first in every way First .Sergeant of Co. B, " present my thanks and congratulations to all the ' old boys " who were once ])roud to wear the castle. '■'■ Am active at 65 years, happy and contented on the retired list." J. H. PrTM.\x, M. D., "Serg't Put. of I). Co. fi)rever." " I would enjoy meeting you and taking each b\' the hand, and look once more into those eyes that once witnessed scenes never to be forgotten, I shall be with vou in thought, ami expect my ears will tingle at times at some of the reminiscences of the ])ast. * •■ " M. H. IJUTUER, I'irst Serg't C. Co., 1863-4. " I am glad that some one has arranged for a reunion of the men of the old Battalion, and your let- ter awakens old memories too dear to be forgotten, and yet so full of sorrow that I scarce know how to express my thoughts — as though the great panorama of the past were suddenly unrolled. -Slay yon have a happy reunion and ])eaceful and pros])erous careers to green old age." C.M'T. Rob'T AviCK.s, tlif I'irst Orderly Sergeant of D Co., regrets that he cannot be present, and staling that he yet feels the effects of ser- vice at Fort Pickens, April, 1S61, writes: " Fort Pickens ! Ah! what memories the name brings up ! .As I pass in long retrospective review tlu- men, the scenes and the labors of those days I find no better, or more earnest country-loving men than the officers and soldiers of the Fn- gineers ; and some were left there on theglacis, and man}' were just able to be carried away. Twice since then have I visited the spot. In 1864 I walked there from Macon, C,a., — I learned to walk in the Engineers — I learned there sapping and mining also, and mined out of Macon prison and took this 560 mile marc^i and all by night — as an Engineer in peace and war learns also to march well at night ! In 1884, as a tourist, with my wife, I revisited Pickens, and probably for the last time. ■•' I remem- ber well our line of battle across the road in White Oak Swamp, {.Malz'cr?! J /ill battle, July i, 1862, G. T.,) the determined look of those splendid men as willing to fight and die on any occasion as any troops that ever trod. * "" When I went to the 19th U. S. Infantry — having received a commission — I had some misgivings as to my capabilities as an officer in such a sturdy fighting regiment, but I was given a company on the field, {CJiickaDiauga battle, G. T.) wasa veteran in an hovir and Adjutant in a month ; and because I had learned my duties correctly and ivell in the Fngineers. '■' Come to my town on' your way home, — house with a flag-staff on the lawn, Ayres in command of the garrison, and will fur- nish you quarters and rations without formal recjuisition, and now once more " God bless you ! " Bknj. C. Sparrow. Co. C, 1S61-1864, now vSupt., Life .Saving Station, Fast Orleans, Mass., wrote as follows : — •■' * " It is true that we are growing older daily ; and as we reach the time, where the glance is to- wards the past rather than to the future, there is for the boys of ('61 ) no ])oint to which memory reverts more quickly than the ilays when banded together we — through thick and thin — bridged the water-courses and made firm the miry places which interposed between the sturdy old Army of the Potomac and the object of its march. Tedious as were those years and terrible as were those battle-days, I have yet to meet the comrade Avlio has ever regretted, that he bore his part in the grandest trial to which free institutions ever have been or can be subjected. * ■ I hope that all of yon though removed fram the "tented field," have not been unmindful of military honors anfi* with promotion always in view you have been for many years " l"iela-Marshals of Infantry," so that should danger to the republic impend and the President of the United vStates. but stamp his foot, sufficient "Sons of veterans" would fly to arms to fill the ranks of the Battalion to its maximum strength, who imbued with the spiiit of their father's youth would assure the veterans of silvery locks and shining poll the reputation of the engineers wovdd suffer no depletion b\' the transformation. As for myself, in case of a call for active service, I should view the situation with extreme complacency, as too old to ' get in the draft ' myself, and with my boys all .girls, I would not have to even feel in my pockets for commutation money, but my hand has to go there all the same, as my eldest is taller than the "girl I left behind me ' in "61, and the youngest is so near the same elevation that I am constantly re- minded of what an old fellow I am getting to be. '■■ Comrades ! It is not necessary for me to tell you that our patriotic duties were not all done when the wars were over. •■ .\s we stood for law and order in the old Battalion, so do we stand now. Our associations and all others banded together in fraternitv, charitv and lovaltv fullv attest that fact. * * When the last of us shall have answered the final roll call the mem- bership must be filled with our descendants, pledged to follow our ex- ample by stepping to the front when the occasion shall come." There were other letters and none so short as to fail to start either a smile or a tear, but space forbids further extracts. It would be an impo.ssibility to record or describe the warm and hearty greetings on this occasion, niinuled with surprise at the changes wrought in each ones appearance in over twenty- two years. " Boys " had become comparatively venerable, while those who were matured in 18(31 not much change was apparent, but the '' old bi'lts " when brought out were found l:ir and lai' away from the "last hole/' and it was gravely suggested that "eight days rations" had been drawn and immediately eaten to give more room for ammunition in the knapsacks. How old stories were re -told and received a little of the inevitable finish and addition, which in time will render them perfect. With the record and inquir_v of the living was mingled the memories i) ofthe past aiul ol'tlic dead, of "Uravc old Captain Cross," and t>thors, and by the sort i)i" freo-niasonry whieli exists between " old regulars," the tent was s^aon the point of attraetion for many of tlieni, and tales were told of Mexico as well as of ISdl. (^uite a number of Volunteer Kngineers also found there con- ii'enial company. Xo one was more welcomed than tin' vener- able lather of f'irst Serot. J. H. Putnam, who althouiih 77 years of age, and during inclement weatlK^r, honored us with a visit. Several regular re-union meetings were held, and time seemed far to short to tell all over again. In spite of the rain and disagreeable condition of the streets, the " detachment," turned out on the ever-to-be-remembered parade, and including other "regulars," about twenty-five men ibllowed the " old castle Hag "" throughout the entire march and attracted deserved attention. At the last meeting an informal organization was made by electing comrade Vved. Vogl, President, and comrade Gilbert Thompson as Secretary and Historian. Membership to consist of those who had ever served in the U. S. Engineer troops ; there to be no dues, whatever expenses there might be incurred to be liquidated by voluntary contributions, the indication by letter or otherwise of a wish to be considered as a member be- ing the only formality. The place of reunion to be the same date and place of the National Encampment of the (trand Army of the Republic. The thanks of the comrades jn-esent was extended to the officers of the Department of Kansas, G. A. M. for their kind- ness and courtesy, and in jierson to [.ieut. Col. Suter antl Lieut. Bingham, when the re-union of 18.S7 was at an end. All of which is respectfully submitted, V;iLP,ERT TIIOMPS( )X, Approved: Scn'd((i'i/ (did lfi'^f'>i'i<'ii. Fred. Vogl, J'nxifJcnf. XoTK. — Ii wiis expected that this ripoit would liave been printed hv Comrade Kviiiis. but a severe iUiiess lias imich ai^aiiisl his will forced him to reliiu|uish what would hiive been a pleasure to him and to all. Those desiring co])ies of the photo can procure them by enclosin. <>n October 31. left for Washington, I). C, and was attacheil to the Ileadcjuarters of the Armj- of the Potomac, Capt. (iCo. R. McClellan, IVIajor-Cteneral of Vols, in command. Hy Act of Congress. August 6. three additional coinjianies were autho- rized, al.so one company of Topographical ICngineer troops, and recruit- ing for this company began in October at Boston, Mass., by Ijeut. Cha.s. N. Turnbull, Corps of Topographical Engineers, but the recruits were afterwards transferred to the Engineer troops. Company B was recruited at Portland, Me., by Lieut. Thomas L. Casey; Com])anv C at Boston, Mass., by Lieut. James P.. Macphenson, (afterwards Major-Cyeueral of Vols.) [Company I) was organized by transfers from the other compa- nies at Harri.son's Landing on the James River, Va., July 4, 1862.] These four companies formed the Engineer Battalion, and Capt. J. C. Duane was its first commander, afterwards Chief-Engineer Army of the Potomac, and at present date ( 188S) Chief of the Corps of Engineers. Built the first wooden pontoon bridge in the United States, I'ebruary 26, across the Potomac river at Harper's Ferr^-, \'a., (41 boats) made their first march as part of Army of Potomac on March 11, on guard at 1862. Oeneral Headquarters, March 14, at I'airfax C. H. \'a., and March 26, embarked for P'ort Monroe, \'a. April 12 to May 7 engaged in the Sir^r of yo)ktow)i. June i, a de- tachment, Lieut. O. E. Babcock in command, crossed the Chickahominy river at Xew Uridine and was attacked, and E. F. Austin severely wounded. June 1 to Jiuie 19, were engaged in bridge building along the CItickahoDiiny river. June 26 a detachment destroyed the bridge at New Bridge that night, and during (,'ainc's Mill hatlle, June 27, detachments were on duty at various points of the line. During night of June 27 and morning of June 2S, ;i detachment, Lieut. C. B. Reese in command, destroyed the "Woodbury Bridge," and so thoroughly as to delay the enemy for one day in his advance. June 29, kept the crossing at White Oak Swruu]) in order, which was assumed to be an impossibility by the enemy. July 1, during Malvern Hill battle made reconnai.ssance to the extreme right, remained for a time in line of battle, then returned to main line, slashing timber and obstructing roads. July 2, arrived at //arrison's Landing, James River, slashed timber dur- ing d%v. 12 Augu^it 2, fortified Hue at Coggin's Poiut, and August 14. built pontoon bricge (105 boatsi at mouth of Chickahominy river. August 19 arrived at Hampton Roads. August 22 to August 31, in camp at Aquia Creek, destroyed bridges near Fredericksburg, \'a. September 3 at old camp Washington, I). C. September 7, marched out with the army. September 16, prepared crossings at Antietam Creek, Md., for troops and artillery. September 17, during battle oi Antietam, .supported Randall's Battery H, ist U. S. Artil- lery, and acted as Infantry to September 20. Capt. Chas. E. Cross was now commanding officer. September 21, during night, crossed trains bv the ford at Harper's Ferry, Va. During October enlistments from the volunteers were made, and all were veterans. Bridges were built, etc. November 3, moved into Virginia, and November 20 camped near Fal- mouth. November 24, bridge building details were made, but moved to final winter camp on November 28 December 10, at dark moved out with pontoon train to Rappahannock river, below town of Fredericksburg, and began bridge at dajdight, Decem- ber II, Sergt. Robt. Ayres was on opposite bank with an abutment partv at work when the enemy made an attack, but the bridge was fiuallv com- pleted at 10 a. m., and during Frcdei icksbuio- battle was on dutv at the bridge, which was taken up after daylight, December 16. January 20 was in the advance, April 2i<^\ the site of the former bridges. Capt. Cross was instantly killed in the front boat, and many were wounded some dying afterwards in consequence of wounds received. During night of June 9, threw \\\) rifle-pits at the front and took up bridge, June 12. June 14, built bridges at Occaquan Creek, afterw^ards made into rafts which were towed to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Georgetown, D. C, arriving Jvme 17, and attended to the towing of the rafts up the deserted canal to Nolan's I'erry ; on June 20, built during an extremely dark night with the 50 N. V. \o\. Engineers a bridge of 64 boats across Potomac River at Edward's Ferry. Capt. Geo. H. Mendell was now in command. June 27, at night took up the bridge, and the 28th marched to Buckevs- town, Md. , having been without regular rest for forty hours. July I, reported to Gen'l Geo. G. Meade, conmianding Army of the Potomac, at Taneytown, Md. ; and July 2, were at Westminister on guard and picket duty, barricaded the streets. Capt. C. B. Reese and other officers were on staff duty at Hat tic of Gettysburg-. June ir, built crib bridge across Antietam Creek. % r.) June 15 to iS, at Harper's Ferry building bridges, etc. August I, Co. C crossed some of the 2d U. S. Cavalry at Beverly 1-ord. and then built bridge. 1 7 boats). A detachment also built a bridge al Kelly's Ford, and July 31, the Beverly bridge was taken uj) and jnit down at Rappahannock Station. August 9 and August 27, canijjed near Cul- pepcr C. H. Va. .\t daylight, October 13, took up bridge at lieverly I'ord, .ind llicn Tiiarched to Catlett's .Station, and October 14 to Centrevillc, just escaping Bristoc battle. October 17. Co. D built bridge (3 boats 1 at Blackl)urn's I'ord. and to (k'tober 20, repaired bridge over Bull Run. roads, etc. November 7. built bridge at AV//r',v /uircf ni.irching witli eight days rations. November 24, moved out for an advance but returned. November 26, threw bridge at Jacob's Ford, Rapidan river, also at Gemianna F-ord, and during Mine Run movement had charge of these bridges. October 2. made Winter camp at Brandy Station, \'a. During .Winter of 1S63-4 built several stockades along the railroad. I'ebruary S, Co's A and B moved out with the advance with ])ontoon train. \"ery comfortable log huts were built, also a theatre 4oxifH> 1864. feet for recreation. Some seventy veterans re-enlisted. May 3. made the first march of the U'i/dcnicss Cai///yaj\''fi. ^lU'l -^Iii> -I. crossed the Rapidan river at Culpeper Mine Ford. May 3. camped near Crcneral Headquarters, Capt. JNIendell, Lieut. R. S. Mackenzie, Lieut. W. H. H. Benyaurd and several non-commi.ssioned officers were on duty at Headfjuarters. May 6. acted as infantry with right of the I-'ifth Corps. In the after- noon built rifle-pits under severe artillery fire, afterwards supported a battery, and Co. C formed part of the picket Hue that night. May 7. relieved from duty as infantry, and during night marched to Finey Grove Church. From May 9, to May 20. were incessantly ou duly at the Spodsy/vania Inittlcs. Capt. Mendell guided the Second Corps to place of attack, morning of May 12. May 21, the Battalion took pari in the capture of (•iiiiica hriiiov, holding the ground until the F'ifth Cor])s came up. This is a notable afi"air in this that the General IIead(|uarler troops skirmished for their own advance. May 24, to May 27, during Xorfli .hnia batti: built corduroy l)ridges. etc., and to May 31 accompanied the army performing engineer duty. June 1, Co's C and I) cut road through woods near .Allen's Mill for ad- vance of Second Corps. June 2, to June 12. during Cold Harhov battle companies were attached to the different army corps and ])uilt rifle-pits and advanced the lines, also built a defensive line at Cold Harber to enaljle the army to retire. June 14, the Battalion performed signal service by the part they took in ^s 14 the coustrnclion of the pontoon bridjje of loi boats across James river, and 150 feet of trestle work in addition. June uS, camped before Petersburg, and ^luring .the Investinenf of retcrsburg were constantly on duty, and on October 27, acted as infantry near the Peeble"s house. Detail surveys and plans were also made of the lines of fortification and forts. Maj. Franklin [Harwood in command after September i . In February formed the riiiht of (len'l Miles command. March 29, moved out with the army. The ni,y;ht of March 31, built corduroy bridge over Gravelly Run for advance of Fifth Corps, and on April 9, at 1865- time of the surrender of the enemy were at the front of the Second Corps. May 4, at Richmond, and on May 8, crossed the Rap- l)ahannock river in peace at hVanklin's crossing. May 23, took part in Grand Review at head of column, Maj. Franklin Harwood in command, and non-commissioned ofl&cers in command of companies. June 20, Go's A, B and D arrived at Willet's Point. June 21, Co. A proceeded to West Point, N. Y. Co. C arrived at Willett's Point, N. Y. , in December and active operations were once more at an end. From 1S61 to 1S65 they had taken part in thirty-three official engagements.