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ILLINOIS
ONE HUNDRED AND FIRST INFANTRY
(Three Years)

     One Hundred and First Infantry. - Col., Charles H. Fox; 
Lieut.-Cols., William J. Wyatt, Jesse T. Newman, John B. 
Lesage; Majs. Jesse T. Newman, John B. Lesage, Napoleon B. 
Brown, Sylvester L. Moore.  This regiment was organized at Camp 
Duncan, Jacksonville, during the latter part of the month of 
Aug., 1862, and on Sept. 2, was formally mustered into the U.S. 
service.  For about a month after this the regiment remained at 
Camp Duncan, engaged in drilling and equipping for the field. 
On Oct. 6 marching orders came and it embarked on the cars on 
the evening of the 7th and reached Cairo at sunset.  There it 
remained for over a month doing garrison duty, the interim be-
ing devoted to drill, in which the regiment became so profi-
cient as to win a very fair name.  In consequence of the rainy 
weather there was a great deal of sickness while at Cairo and a 
number of men were discharged or died from disease.  On Nov. 26 
the regiment left Cairo and proceeded down the river to Colum-
bus, Ky., and thence by rail to Davis, mill, Miss., where it 
was assigned to Loomis, brigade, Ross' division, Army of the 
Tennessee.  On Dec. 20 Holly Springs was captured when Cos. B, 
C, E, F, I and the sick men of Co. A were taken prisoners and 
paroled.  When the town was captured Cos. D, G, H and K which 
were stationed along the railroad, fell back to Coldwater where 
they fell in with the 19th Ill. and assisted greatly in repel-
ling Van Dorn's attack on that place.  In Oct., 1863, the cap-
tured companies having been exchanged and the regiment re-
united, it was temporarily assigned to the 1st brigade, 3d di-
vision, 11th army corps, and started on the march to the front, 
arriving on the 28th at Lookout valley, where on the night of 
its arrival it participated in the night battle of Wauhatchie, 
but by singular good fortune not a man was hurt.  On Nov. 22 it 
received marching orders and proceeded to Chattanooga, where it 
participated in the battle that followed, losing 1 man killed. 
During the engagement at Resaca it is said the regiment was or-
dered to take a hill in front of it, which it did in so gallant 
a style as to win the admiration of Gen. Hooker, who happened 
to be standing near, and who cheered the troops with the en-
couraging shout of "Go in, my Illinois boys."  The next after-
noon it was ordered forward and at 4 o'clock was charged by a 
Confederate force.  Both officers and men of the regiment con-
ducted themselves gallantly and rendered valuable services, 
losing 1 man killed, 6 mortally and 40 slightly wounded. 
Pressing the Confederates, it again came upon them at Cass-
ville, but did not get into a fight as the enemy left.  Again 
it followed and got into a hot fight at New Hope Church.  After 
this the regiment bore an honorable share in the various maneu-
vers around Kennesaw and Pine mountains, losing 1 killed and 5 
or 6 wounded.  In the battle of Kolb's farm it supported Bat-
tery 1, 1st N. Y., which did signal execution during the fight. 
In the engagement at Peachtree creek 5 of the regiment were 
killed and 35 wounded.  It started on the great march to the 
sea and participated in all its glories, its trials and its 
triumphs.  Whether as advance guard, driving Confederate 
cavalry before it, or as rear-guard, pulling wagons out of the 
mud, or in corduroying roads over unfathomable mud-holes, the 
regiment always did its duty so well as to win high commenda-
tions from its brigade and division commanders.  In Jan., 1865, 
it crossed the Savannah river and went through the great cam-
paign of the Carolinas, participating in the battles of Averas-
boro and Bentonville with a loss of only 1 man wounded.  It 
then marched to Washington and participated in the "grand re-
view," after which it went into camp at Bladensburg.  On June 
7, 1865, it was mustered out and started for Springfield, where 
on June 21 it was paid off and disbanded. 

Source: The Union Army, vol. 3

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  Report of Lieut. Col. John B. Le Sage, One hundred and first Illinois Infantry.

  HDQRS. 101ST ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY,
  Atlanta, Ga., September 7, 1864.
  CAPT.: I have the honor to submit the following report of the
  part taken by the One hundred and first Illinois Volunteers in the
  operations of the campaign that has just been so successfully terminated:

  On the 2d day of May we broke up our camp near Bridgeport,
  Ala., and began our march toward the enemy's position about Dalton,
  Ga., and on the evening of the 5th encamped in Pleasant Valley.
  On the morning of the 7th we crossed Taylor's Ridge, and
  encamped at Anderson Post-Office. At midnight of the 9th we
  marched for Snake Creek Gap, where we arrived at noon next day
  and encamped. On the afternoon of the 11th we were engaged in preparing
  a road through the gap. On the 12th we moved forward
  through the gap and encamped about noon. On the 13th moved
  out under orders to be ready for action. In the afternoon we moved
  forward and took position as part of the reserve. On the 14th we
  were in reserve again until about 3 p. m., when we were hurried to
  the left, where, about dark, we charged a hill, and took up a position
  near the left, from which our brigade had previously driven back the
  enemy, who were charging the Fifth Indiana Battery. About noon
  of the 15th we were moved forward to a position on the left of the line,
  and while there were charged by the enemy, but succeeded in defeating
  him, although we lost 1 killed aud 46 wounded, 6 of them
  mortally. On the morning of the 16th, the enemy having evacuated,
  we started in pursuit, and on the 19th came up with him, at Cassville,
  Ga. We were formed in line and pushed vigorously forward
  to within a short distance of the enemy, when darkness having come
  upon us, we halted and built breast-works of rails, only to find them
  rendered useless next day by the evacuation during the night of the
  enemy. Resting for two days, on the 23d we again started and
  pushed forward to Euharlee, on the Etowah River, crossing the
  stream and pushing forward next day to Burnt Hickory, and thence,
  moving forward on the 25th, toward Dallas, Ga. We were ordered
  to move across the country to the assistance of the Second Division,
  which had been attacked just after crossing the Pumpkin Vine
  Creek. We arrived at the position of the Second Division about 3
  p. m., and there we were formed in line, supported by two other
  lines formed of the other brigades of our division, and we were then
  ordered to push forward until we met the enemy. We soon encountered
  the enemy's skirmishers, and drove them before us for about
  a mile, when we were relieved by the other brigades going in front.
  They soon encountered the enemy, intrenched in a strong position,
  and engaged him for nearly two hours, when we relieved the front
  line, and engaged the enemy for about an hour, until relieved by
  other troops, who continued the engagement, while we passed to the
  rear and passed the night, but less than when we went into the engagement
  by 12 killed and 63 wounded. During the 26th and 27th
  we were in reserve. On the 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st we were engaged
  in marching to and from Kingston, Ga., guarding an ammunition
  train. June 1, we moved to the left, where we took a position
  on the left of the Fourteenth Corps. June 2, we moved forward, and
  after various attempts finally got settled and built breast-works.
  On the 5th we were relieved by the Second Division, of the Fourteenth
  Corps, and moved away toward the left. The enemy having
  changed his position, we, on the 6th, moved forward and built
  breast-works to the north of Pine Knob. Next day we were shifted
  to the left flank of the brigade. On the 11th we again changed position,
  moving to the left and being thrown into the reserve line. On
  the 14th, during the night, the enemy had evacuated Pine Knob;
  hence, on the 15th, the Second Division advanced, our division supporting,
  and took and held a position (after a sharp contest between
  the enemy and the Second Division) within a short distance of the
  rebel works. During the night we built breast-works, and remained
  in them until nearly noon next day, when we changed our position,
  having lost during the time 1 killed and 2 wounded. During the
  night of the 16th the enemy again fell back about a mile. We again
  followed, built breast-works, and skirmished, losing 1 man wounded.
  During the night of the 18th the enemy again fell back. We again
  followed, and took position in the reserve lines. Relieved next day
  by the Fourth Corps; we moved to the right and took a position
  next to the Twenty-third Corps. On the 20th we built breast-works.
  On the 22d we advanced our lines, and built a new line of breast-works,
  where we remained until the enemy gave way on the night of the
  2d of July, having lost during the time 1 lieutenant killed and another
  wounded. On the 3d we followed them about five or six miles.
  Coming up with them strongly intrenched about six miles south of
  Marietta, we halted, and next day took position, but the enemy being
  outflanked, gave way during the night; and on the 5th we followed
  them until we arrived on Chattahoochee Heights. Here we
  rested over night, and next day moved a short distance to the left,
  and, building breast-works, formed a camp, in which we rested until
  the 17th, when, the enemy having all retired across the river, we
  crossed the Chattahoochee, and on the 18th, 19th, and 20th advanced
  forward toward his lines. On the 20th the enemy endeavored to
  break our lines, but was repulsed. Here, for the first time in the
  campaign, the regiment was detached from the brigade, and was
  sent to relieve the Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers on the
  right of the First Brigade. Here we remained engaged until night,
  losing 5 killed and 30 wounded. During the night we built works,
  and held them during the next day. On the following night the
  enemy fell back to his inner lines around Atlanta. We followed
  and established our line within half a mile of a rebel fort near the
  railroad, and built heavy works under a severe shelling from the
  enemy. Here we remained (losing at intervals 5 men wounded by
  sharpshooters) until August 26, when we fell back to the Chattahoochee
  River and built works on the south bank.

  On the 2d of September the regiment, with the One hundred and
  seventh and One hundred and twenty-third New York Volunteers,
  was ordered out on a reconnaissance, and found on the way that
  Atlanta was evacuated. We pushed forward, skirmishing a little
  with the enemy's cavalry, on the east of the city, and took a position
  in the rebel works. Next day we were relieved and moved farther
  to the left, where the regiment now remains, the remainder of the
  brigade having come up on the 4th of September.

  In closing this report, already, perhaps, too long drawn out, I
  cannot refrain from bearing testimony to the soldierly conduct,
  ready obedience to orders, and gallantry in action of the officers
  and soldiers of the regiment during the campaign, and to their
  cheerful endurance of all hardships and sufferings, never complaining
  but ever struggling onward, determined to do their share toward
  the suppression of rebellion and the restoration of our glorious Union.*

  I have the honor to remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

  JOHN B. LE SAGE,
  Lieut.-Col., Comdg. 101st Illinois Volunteers.

  Capt. A. E. LEE,
  Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.

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  * Nominal list of casualties accompanying this report shows 2 officers and 17
  men killed and 6 officers and 149 men wounded; total, 174.


  Source:  Official Records
  PAGE 101-73   THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN.   [CHAP. L.
  [Series I. Vol. 38. Part II, Reports. Serial No. 73.]

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  Report of Lieut. Col. John B. Le Sage, One hundred and first Illinois Infantry,
  of operations September 2-December 23.

  HDQRS. 101ST Regt. ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY,
  Savannah, Ga., December 25, 1864.
  CAPT.: I have the honor to submit the following report of the
  operations of the One hundred and first Regt. of Illinois Volunteers
  from the occupation of Atlanta by the U. S. forces to he capture of the
  city of Savannah:

  From the 2d of September, when Atlanta fell into the hands of the
  Union Army, until the 21st of September, the regiment which I have the
  honor to command remained quietly in camp. On the 21st it was detailed
  on duty in the fire department, and remained on that duty during the
  whole time that Atlanta was occupied by our forces.

  On the 15th of October the regiment a went with the brigade on a
  foraging expedition to Flat Shoals, on which expedition the regiment
  was gone four days and loaded thirty-two wagons with forage. Again,
  on the 26th of October, the regiment went with the brigade on a
  foraging expedition to Berkshire Post-Office, remaining four days, and,
  in conjunction
  with the Eighty-second Ohio Veteran Volunteers, loading sixty
  wagons with forage. During the remainder of the time until the
  commencement of the recent expedition the regiment remained quietly
  in camp.

  On the morning of the 15th of November the regiment left the city of
  Atlanta, or rather what was left of the city of Atlanta, and started on the
  great raid through Georgia, and marched on that day to Stone Mountain,
  a distance of about fourteen miles. On the 16th, during the morning, it
  tore up and destroyed about half a mile of the railroad track on the
  Atlanta and Augusta road, and then marched to the Yellow River, about
  fifteen miles, reaching camp about 2 a. m. On the 17th we marched
  about fifteen miles, encamping in the country about 1 a. m. On the 18th
  we marched, passing through Social Circle about noon, and proceeding
  nearly to Madison, making in all about fifteen miles. On the 19th we
  marched through Madison and proceeded on the Eatonton road, making
  about ten miles. On the 20th we marched toward Eatonton about ten
  miles, reaching a point about four miles from Eatonton. On the 21st we
  marched through Eatonton and on toward Milledgeville, making about
  fifteen miles. On the 22d we marched about eleven miles, to
  Milledgeville, and on the 23d remained there. On the 24th marched
  toward Hebron, about fifteen miles. On the 25th the regiment was the
  leading regiment of the corps. We marched about four miles until we
  reached Buffalo Creek, where the series of bridges were found to have
  been destroyed. The regiment was engaged for awhile in repairing these
  bridges. About noon a party of rebel cavalry having been stirred up
  across the creek the right wing of the regiment was sent across to attend
  to them. About 2 o'clock, the bridges being completed, we crossed
  over, where one of the companies rejoined us, and the other four were
  left to guard the crossing until the Second Division of the corps should
  come over. With six companies we marched ahead about two miles
  farther, when a brisk cavalry skirmish was stirred up in front, and a
  large number of "bummers' made a rapid retreat from the front. The
  regiment was promptly formed in line of battle to the right of the road,
  and then advanced about 200 yards, when we were ordered to encamp
  for the night. On the 26th we marched toward Sandersville. After
  proceeding about two miles the regiment was sent to the right about half
  a mile, to dislodge some guerrillas, which we did; and we also
  destroyed a gin and about 100 bales of cotton, after which we rejoined
  the column and marched to Sandersville, and thence to Power's, on the
  Macon and Savannah Railroad, where we encamped for the night, having
  marched about twelve miles. On the 27th we marched to Davisborough,
  a distance of about twenty miles, having to make a detour to avoid a
  swamp. On the 28th we marched along the railroad to Spiers, tearing up
  the track to within three miles of that place. I am unable to state how
  much the regiment tore up during the day, but should say that of eleven
  regiments engaged in the destruction of seven miles it did its full
  proportion. On the 29th we went back about three miles and finished the
  destruction of the railroad to Spiers, doing about one-sixth of the
  destruction. We then marched in the direction of Louisville, about
  twelve miles. On the 30th we marched to where the Third Division was
  in camp, about two miles and a half east of Louisville on the eastern
  side of the Ogeechee River, having made a march of about eighteen
  miles.

  On the 1st of December we marched in the direction of Millen, about
  fifteen miles, reaching camp about 1 a. m. On the 2d we marched
  about fifteen miles to Buck Head Church. On the 3d we marched about
  fifteen miles, passing about three miles north of Millen, and marching in the
  direction of Sylvania. On the 4th we marched about twelve miles. On the
  5th marched two miles and a half and went into camp about 11 p. m.
  On the 6th marched about eight or ten miles toward Springfield. On the
  7th seven companies were detached to go back after forage,
  with-wagons, which they loaded, and rejoined the regiment that night,
  which had marched about ten miles toward Springfield. On the 8th we
  marched to Springfield, four miles, and from there toward Monteith,
  about twelve miles. On the 9th we marched toward Monteith Station, on
  the Savannah and Charleston Railroad. About 2 p. m. we reached a
  swamp where the rebels had obstructed the road with felled timber, and
  commanded the road with artillery placed in a couple of redoubts on the
  other side. The Sixty-first Ohio Veteran Volunteers and Thirty-first
  Wisconsin Volunteers of our brigade were sent to the left to wade the
  swamp and flank the rebel position. This they did splendidly. At the first
  fire, which they opened, the rest of the brigade rushed forward to their
  assistance, but they had completed the task and held the forts, the
  rebels, unfortunately, making good their retreat. We camped for the
  night around the forts, having marched about eight miles. On the 10th
  we marched to Monteith Station, where we tore up the railroad,
  completely destroying about wince the length of the regiment, and then
  marched to where the rebel line of works around the city of Savannah
  confronted us-a distance of about nine miles. Here we went into
  position. Late in the evening the regiment was sent out to hold a road,
  while the Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers proceeded to the
  river on a reconnaissance. On the 11th we changed position, moving
  farther to the left. About 9 p. m. I was ordered, with my own regiment
  and the Eighty-second Illinois Volunteers and Sixty-first Ohio Veteran
  Volunteers, to proceed to the rear of the train, and guard the train,
  against which the rebel cavalry under Wheeler were said to be
  demonstrating. I reached the point designated about 1 a. m. and went
  into position. We remained here until the 13th, when the rest of the brigade
  came out, and, with a slight change of position, we went into camp,
  building a strong line of breast-works. Here we remained until the 23d,
  when we moved to our present position.

  As to the number of horses, mules, and cattle captured by the regiment,
  I have no very correct idea. We captured no horses, probably three or
  four mules, and as to cattle, I have no idea. We foraged a great deal of
  beef. We captured and turned into the brigade commissary about twenty
  head of cattle, and in addition to that I should estimate the number of
  cattle foraged by the regiment for their own use at about fifty head; but
  it is mere guesswork. We captured large numbers of hogs, sheep, and
  various kinds of poultry. We lived almost wholly upon what we foraged,
  excepting sugar and coffee and occasional issues of hard bread. We
  lived wholly upon the country and, with but one or two days' exception,
  fared, I might say, for soldierc, sumptuously. As to forage, our horses
  were subsisted wholly from what we gathered on the march, and they
  have grown fat from it, for they had all they could eat. As to negroes,
  I should place the number picked up by the regiment at about forty.

  In conclusion, I would state that so far as the regiment is concerned the
  whole expedition was a splendid affair. I feel glad to say that I have not
  lost a man, killed or captured, and only three wounded by the accidental
  falling of railroad iron upon them while engaged in tearing up the
  track-one of them seriously, the others only slightly. And I
  would take this occasion to return my thanks to all, both officers and
  men, for their ready obedience to my orders and for their good,
  soldierly conduct on the whole march.

  I have the honor to remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

  JOHN B. LE SAGE,
  Lieut.-Col., Cmdg. 101st Regt. Illinois Volunteers.

  Capt. A. E. LEE,
  Actg. Asst. Adjt. Ge., 3d Brig., 1st Div., 20th Army Corps.


  Source:  Official Records
  CHAP. LVI.]   THE SAVANNAH CAMPAIGN.   PAGE 261-92
  [Series I. Vol. 44. Serial No. 92.]

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  Reports of Lieut. Col. John B. Le Sage, One hundred and first Illinois
  Infantry, of operations January 17-March 25 and April 10-May 24.

  HDQRS. 101ST REGT. ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS,
  Near Goldsborough, N. C., March 28, 1865.
  CAPT.: I have the honor to submit the following report of the
  operations of the regiment under my command during the campaign that
  has just ended so gloriously:

  The regiment marched from Savannah, Ga., on the 17th of January,
  crossed the river, and on the 19th encamped near Purysburg, S. C.,
  where it remained until the 28th, when it marched in the direction of
  Robertsville, S. C., where it arrived on the next day, and there
  encamped.

  On the 2d of February it moved from Robertsville in the direction of
  Lawtonville and marched on the 3d, 4th, and 5th to Buford's Bridge. On
  the 4th the regiment was on duty guarding a road during the passage of
  the division. On the 6th and 7th it was again on the march, reaching
  Graham's Turnout, on the Charleston and Augusta Railroad, on the
  evening of the 7th. On the 8th, 9th, and 10th it was engaged in tearing
  up railroad at various points between Graham's Turnout and Ninety-six
  Mile Turnout; on the 11th marched and crossed the South Fork of the
  Edisto River, and on the 12th reached the North Fork, which it crossed
  next day, and on the 14th, 15th, and 16th marched near Lexington
  Court-House, within few miles of Columbia, S. C. On the 18th crossed
  the Saluda River, where the regiment and the Sixty-first Ohio Veteran
  Volunteers were ordered to guard the taking up of the pontoon bridge,
  which was done safely, and then we rejoined the column and on the next
  day marched to Broad River, which we crossed on the 20th, and on the
  21st marched through Winnsborough, and on the 22d reached the
  Catawba River at Rocky Mount, which we crossed on the 23d, and on
  the 24th marched about seven miles. On the 25th did not march.
  February 26, 27, 28, and March 1 and 2 marched to Chesterfield
  Court-House, but was not engaged in the skirmish which took place.

  March 3, forded the creek and took possession of the rebel works on the
  Cheraw road, and on the 4th marched to within three miles of
  Sneedsborough, where we remained next day, and on the 6th marched
  to Cheraw and crossed the Great Pedee River, and on the 7th marched
  to the Wilmington and Charlotte Railroad. On the 8th marched to
  Downing's Creek, where the brigade built a bridge and crossed next
  day, and on the 10th Rockfish Creek, and on the 11th arrived near
  Fayetteville. On the 14th left Fayetteville and crossed the Cape Fear
  River and moved about five miles on the Raleigh road. On the 15th
  marched within ten miles of Averasborough on the Raleigh road, and on
  the 16th was engaged with the enemy at Smith's farm, losing 1 severely
  and 2 slightly wounded. On the 17th and 18th marched on the
  Goldsborough road, and on the 19th, while marching along near
  Bentonville, the regiment was stationed on the Smithfield road to guard
  it while the division was passing, where it remained until relieved by the
  Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, when it promptly marched
  forward toward where the booming of the cannon announced the
  presence of the enemy. Rejoining the brigade the regiment was placed
  in the reserve line, where it remained during the battle, sustaining no
  loss. During the day, however, a foraging party, consisting of
  Capt. William R. Seymour, of Company H, and eleven men, were
  captured by the rebel cavalry. On the 20th and 21st remained in the
  same position, and on the 22d, 23d, and 24th marched to Goldsborough,
  where it went into camp on the 25th.

  During the campaign the regiment has captured, as nearly as I can
  estimate, some 20 head of horses and 20 head of mules, burned 100
  bales of cotton and 10 cotton-gins, and tore up about a mile and a half
  of railroad, and has lived almost entirely off the country. It is
  impossible to ascertain anything in regard to the amount of forage, as
  no records have been kept and as the officer who commanded the
  foraging party was captured.

  In conclusion, I beg leave to return my thanks to the officers and men
  of the regiment for their uniform good conduct, soldiery bearing, and
  cheerful obedience to orders, wherever they have been placed.

  I have the honor to remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

  JOHN B. LE SAGE,
  Lieut.-Col., Cmdg.

  Capt. A. E. LEE,
  Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.

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  HDQRS. 101ST ILLINOIS INFANTRY VOLUNTEERS,
  Near Washington City, May 27, 1865.
  CAPT.: I have the honor to submit the following report of the
  operations of the regiment under my command during operations from
  Goldsborough, N. C., to this point:

  The regiment marched from Goldsborough on the 10th of April and
  encamped about fourteen miles from Goldsborough, and on the 11th
  marched about thirteen miles and encamped at Smithfield. 12th, crossed
  Neuse River and encamped near Swift Creek. On the 13th marched and
  encamped at Raleigh, N. C., where we were encamped until the 25th,
  when we marched about twelve miles and encamped near Jones'
  Cross-Roads, where we remained in camp until the 28th, when we
  marched back to Raleigh and occupied our old camp, where we
  remained until the 30th, when we broke up camp and marched about
  fifteen miles en route for Richmond, Va.

  May 1, marched fifteen miles and encamped near Tar River. May 2,
  marched about twenty-two miles and camped beyond Oxford. May 3,
  marched about eighteen miles and crossed the Roanoke River, and
  camped on the north bank. May 4, marched twenty-two miles and
  camped on the north bank of the Meherrin River. May 5, marched to
  the south bank of the Nottoway River. May 6, marched fifteen miles to
  Wellville Station, on the South Side Railroad. May 7, crossed
  Appomattox River and encamped near Clover Hill. May 8, marched
  fifteen miles to Falling Creek. May 9, marched to within four miles of
  Richmond. May 10, remained in camp. May 11, marched through
  Manchester and Richmond and encamped four miles of Richmond. May
  12, marched through Ashland and encamped on the north bank of the
  South Anna; marched twenty miles. May 13, marched fifteen miles and
  encamped on the south bank of the North Anna River. May 14, crossed
  the North Anna and encamped near Spotsylvania Court-House. May 15,
  marched and encamped on the south bank of the Rapphannock River.
  may 16, 17, and 18 marched in the direction of Alexandria, passing
  through Brentsville, about noon on the 18th crossed Bull Run and
  encamped in a mile of Fairfax Court-House. May 19, marched
  to within three miles of Alexandria, where we remained in camp until
  the 24th, when we passed through Washington City and arrived at our
  present camp.

  I have the honor to remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

  JOHN B. LE SAGE,
  Lieut.-Col., Cmdg.

  Capt. A. E. LEE, Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.

  
  Source:  Official Records
  PAGE 674-98   OPERATIONS IN N. C., S. C., S. GA., AND E. FLA.   [CHAP. LIX.
  [Series I. Vol. 47. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 98.]


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