Before Captain Alexander gave me this last direction I learned that Colonel Miles had altered the position of some regiments which I had placed before, especially the 3d Michigan Regiment, which I had ordered to form close column by division, to remain as a reserve, and await further orders from me. The officer in command [...]
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Captain Alexander then answered that General McDowell now vested the whole disposition of the troops with me, and that I must use my own judgment. I went to place another battalion in line, and I was met by Colonel Miles, who ordered me to form that regiment in another direction. I replied that “I should [...]
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I left with my brigade at 2 o’clock A. M, after all the other regiments and batteries had retired. On reaching Fairfax, found it abandoned by our troops, and I covered the rear, bringing up my brigade in good order, the New York regiment in front, then the Massachusetts regiment, and the two Michigan regiments [...]
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not only showed the highest discipline and Skill in the attack of the 18th of July at Blackburn’s Ford, but also exhibited a coolness and order in covering the retreat to Washington of the 21st of July, which has rendered both these regiments an honor to the country. The Michigan Fifth, also, although having been [...]
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I placed the 37th New York Volunteers, Lieutenant Colonel Raidon commanding (Colonel Hay man having been previously detailed as division officer of the day), in the woods along the two sides (west and north). At one o’clock I received an order to place my entire command behind or in rear of the entrenchments. I had [...]
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We steadily drove the enemy forward so far that I had serious fears of being flanked by the enemy, as they were driving our troops down the road and plain as well as on the right of the road. We were at this time in the woods on the left of the camp from which [...]
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These companies suffered severely, as they fought largely superior numbers. for the particular of this fight, I especially refer to Colonel Poe’s report. I have to say that the regiments of this command fought a hard fight in a most difficult position and under great disadvantages. They fully sustained their former reputation as good fighters, [...]
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It was heavily engaged at Fair Oaks May 30th, serving then in the 1st Division, losing 30. killed, 124 wounded and 15 missing, including among the killed Captain S. A.. Judd. Lieutenant Colonel Stevens commanding the regiment after Colonel Champlin was wounded, makes mention in his report to General Berry, commanding brigade, of the part [...]
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It was at this time that the brave Colonel Champlin received a severe wound, which prevented him from taking further part in the action, and with his orders I now proceeded to rally the different companies of the regiment together in line for the purpose of again pressing forward and dislodging the enemy from his [...]
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In making this hasty report, I have not time to particularize, as it would be impossible, as all, both officers and men, did their duty nobly. I cannot close the report, however, without mentioning the coolness and good conduct of Majors Pierce and Fairbanks, the former for gallant services rendered while in command of the [...]
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