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A few days previous to April 10th. information reached New Berne that Major-General Foster, commanding this Department, who had gone to Washington. N. C., to inspect the garrison and defences there, was closely besieged by the enemy. He had with him for the defence of the city, the 27th and 44th Regiments, Mass. Vols., one company of the 3d New York Cavalry, and the gunboats Louisiana, Ceres, and Commodore Hull.
An expedition, under the command of Brig .- Gen. Spinola, was im- mediately sent to his relief. but returned unsuccessful. Another under the same officer penetrated to Blount's Creek, but meeting the enemy strongly fortified likewise returned without effecting its purpose.
On Friday, 10th inst., I received orders from Brig. Gen. Pahner to proceed with. my command to Washington by water, Gen. Palmer sig- nified his intention to take command of the expedition, and Lient .- Col. Southard Hoffman, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General to General Fos- ter. determined to accompany us. Accordingly, at about one o'clock, P. M., we embarked on board the transport steamer Escort. Captain Wall, and started from New Berne. The next morning we arrived in Pamlico River. and anchored a short distance from Maul's Point, ten miles below the city of Washington. Here we found a fleet of five gun- boats, and some transports. loaded with provisions, ammunition and forage: being prevented from ascending the river by a blockade which the enemy had established at Hill's Point, and three formidable bat- teries; one at the Point, another at Swan's Point, nearly opposite. and another at Rodman's Point, commanding the river and the city. The blockade consisted of a triple row of piles, extending across the river, with the exception of a passage about a hundred feet wide and four hundred feet from the shore, and directly under the guns of the battery. To increase the difficulty in finding the crooked channel the enemy had removed all the buoys in the river.
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Saturday was passed in loading with provisions and ammunition from off the transports and in piling bales of hay on deck so as to protect the engine and boilers from shot and shell. On Sunday morning. in ac- cordance with orders from General Palmer, we got under way and slowly approached the opening in the blockade and the Hill's Point Battery. A fog had arisen about daybreak and soon became so dense as to pre- vent our further progress, and we were ordered to return to our anchor- age. When the fog lifted the gunboats commenced bombarding the battery at long range, but with no visible effect.
Monday morning fifty volunteers from the regiment were sent on shore, under command of Capt. William W. Douglas and Lieut. Dutee Johnson, Jr. The landing was covered by the gunboat Valley City, and was effected a short distance below Blount's Creek.
The recounoissance was conducted with success and credit to the com- manding officers and the men who were engaged in it. They discovered three batteries on the west bank of the creek commanding its passage, and preventing our approach to Washington by land.
In consideration of the previous attempts to reach Washington, and of the situation of our noble commander and the brave men from our sister State who composed the garrison, I considered it my duty to offer the services of my command to attempt the passage of the blockade. Accordingly I dispatched Major Jameson to General Palmer, who was on board the Southfield, to volunteer ourselves for such an expedition. He reported that General Palmer did not feel warranted in ordering us upou an enterprise of this nature, as it was impossible for him to ac- company us, and as the attempt of Sunday morning assured him of the extreme peril with which it would be attended, but he would allow me to make the trial. if in my judgment it were practicable. and offered me the assistance of the gunboats if I determined to go. After further deliberation and consultation with my lieutenant-colonel and major. I decided that the object of the expedition was of sufficient importance to demand the risk I proposed to assume.
At eight o'clock, therefore, on Monday evening. we again weighed anchor. and started for Washington. The officers and men not on duty were placed below, by peremptory orders, so as to assure their safety as far as possible. Lieutenant-Colonel Tew and Major Jameson remained with me on deck, together with the officer of the day. Capt. Henry B. Landers: the officer of the guard, Lieut. Thomas Allen, and a company of sharpshooters, who volunteered for the purpose, under command of Capt. Isaac M. Potter.
Our pilot steered us safely through the passage in the blockade, graz- ing only once the piles. Just as we cleared the obstructions, the battery opened upon ns a terrific fire from a distance of some four hundred yards. Our progress was very slow, owing to the shallowness of the water and the extreme crookedness of the channel. The gunboats en- gaged the battery and distracted their attention somewhat, but did not
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pass above the blockade. The shots from the enemy. as I had antici- pated, were thrown very much at random, on account of the darkness. and we passed by unhurt.
The battery on the opposite shore, at Swan's Point, attempted to pay their respects to us, but succeeded in paying us ouly an empty compli- ment. As the channel became wider and deeper, we crowded on all steam and soon passed over the six or eight miles separating us from Rodman's Point. Here the navigation became more intricate, and we were twice obliged to stop completely in order to be certain of our sit- uation. The enemy at Fort Rodman were prepared to greet us warmly. as the previous firing below had warned them of our approach. The channel lay close to the bank, and their guns opened upon us at about three hundred yards distance. Although they were better aimed than before, the shots passed harmlessly over us, only a few striking the boat and lodging in the bay. The shore was lined with sharpshooters who fired upon the steamer, with no effect except to provoke a few answer- ing shots from our men.
Another mile passed at full speed brought us to the wharf at Wash- ington withont injury to any one on board. Our passage of the block- ade with a large unarmed steamer convinced the enemy of its ineth- ciency : and, despairing of their attempt to starve out the garrison, they evacuated their works during Tuesday night, 14th instant, and left us in undisputed possession of the post.
I cannot close before mentioning the gallant condnet of my officers ' and men during the period of suspense through which we passed. Their self-possession and ready obedience was extremely gratifying to me. and justities a confidence that they will never prove recreant in the hour of danger.
I would speak partienlarly of Lieutenant-Colonel Tew and Major Jameson, whose advice and support materially aided me in the concep- tion and execution of our undertaking; of Captain William W. Douglas. who. during the reconnoisance of Monday morning. displayed great coolness and bravery in proceeding in company with Sergeant-Mijor Joseph J. Hatlinger, in advance of his men, directly under the enemy's guns, to prepare an accurate sketch of their position. Captains Henry B. Landers and Isaac M. Potter, and Lieutenant Thomas Allen and Sergeants Mott and Conger were at their posts on deck during the night, and ably performed their respective duties.
I beg to enclose herewith a plan of the position and defences of Wash- ington ant the lines of the besieging forees, executed by Lieutenant De Meulen, of Company E.
I am sir. with respect,
HENRY T. SISSON. Col. Contdy Fifth Regt. R. I. Vols.
To Brig. Gen. E. C. MAUBAN. All t-Gen. State of R. I.
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HEADQUARTERS 5TH R. I. VOLS., NEW BERNE, N. C., April 25th. 1563. 6 1
GENERAL:
In completion of my report of our expedition to Washington, I beg to transmit the following report of the movements of the Fifth Regiment after our arrival there.
Almost immediately after the landing we were assigned positions in the trenches and forts on the right of the line of defense, where we re- mained until the enemy evacuated. On Thursday afternoon, April 16th, five companies (D, E. G, H and I,) were detailed, under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Tew, to take possession of Rodman's Point. A boat's crew from the gunboat Ceres had been repulsed in an attempt to land there two hours before, and the Acting Engineer was killed. It became evident that the severe rain of the previous night had made transpor- tation so difficult as to retard the movements of the artillery and bag- gage trains of the enemy, and to require a strong rear guard for their protection.
Lieutenant-Colonel Tew therefore made preparations to meet a consid- erable foree, and by skillful maneuvering accomplished the landing with- out loss. Captain Robinson's company (G) was put in advance, and, pro- ceeding along the road, came in sight of a company of the enemy about three-quarters of a mile from the landing. Deploying his company, he advanced cautiously and immediately attacked them. After a sharp skirmish, in which he displayed great coolness and bravery, he dislodged them, killing one man and taking three prisoners-a captain. lientenant and a drum-major. Having set fire to the building in which the enemy had quartered, Captain Robinson fell back about one-fourth of a mile. and. under the direction of Lieutenant-Colonel Tew. posted his pickets so as to command every approach to his position. The enemy's pickets were posted about two hundred yards from ours, and exchanged shots with them repeatedly during the night. The whole detachment formed promptly in line at each alarm, but no other attack was made, and in the morning our scouts could not discover the enemy within five miles of the Point.
Lientenant-Colonel Tew throughout the whole movement was ever at the post of greatest danger, displaying the utmost self-possession and skill in disposing of his small force to the greatest advantage.
On Saturday, the 18th instant. the remaining companies of the Regi- ment were ordered to Rodman's Point, with the exception of Company ", which was stationed at " Gracie's House." about a mile from Wash- ington on the road to New Berne. During the night the breastworks of the enemy were destroyed, and one was thrown up by our men, defend- ing the Point from a land attack. On Sunday. 19th instant, an expedi- tion from New Berne, under the command of Generals Foster, Wessels. Naglee, and Heckman, came through withont meeting any force, and
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ascertained that the enemy had definitely abandoned their designs on Washington.
On Wednesday morning (22d) we received orders to embark for New Berne, leaving three companies at Rodman's Point, and started at about ten o'clock A. M., on the steamer Thomas Colyer. We arrived at New Berne at twelve the same night. The other companies were relieved April 24th, and joined the regiment at New Berne this morning.
We are thus again united at Camp Anthony, ready for other conflicts in defense of our glorious Union, when circumstances shall demand ac- tion, and our gallant commander shall invite us to new victories.
I am, General, with great respect, Your obedient servant, HENRY T. SISSON, Col. Comd'y Fifth R. I. Vols.
To Brig .- Gen. E. C. MAURAN,
Adit-Gen. State of Rhode Island.
In this connection and at the request of Colonel Sisson, we publish the following record of Quartermaster-Sergeant Fred. S. Gifford, of the Forty-fourth Massachusetts Infantry. It certainly shows a commendable spirit of pluck and enterprise on his part, and deserves honorable men- tion. We quote his own words in a communication to Colonel Sisson:
"Leaving New Berne some time after the eight companies of my regi- ment went up to Little Washington with their knapsacks, which had been left behind at the time of their hurried departure, I took the steamer Phoenix, deeply loaded with commissary stores, en route for Lit- tle Washington. Bad weather delayed us at the mouth of the Neuse River for two days: after which we steamed up Pamlico Sound, until about five miles below Hill's Point, we saw what appeared to be a raft, with a sigual of distress flying, on our starboard beam, distant two or three miles. We changed our course to pick them up, and found them to be what was left of a detachment of the First North Carolina (loyal) Volunteers, who had been sent down from Little Washington to take and hold Rodman's Point, but were driven back on to their raft, with Capt. Lyon and two others wounded, and one man killed. We took them on board, proceeding up to as near Hill's Point as we could anchor without getting in range of their guns. We remained several days, watching the gunboats engage the battery on the Point. nutil the steamer Escort, with your regiment on board, came from New Berne. On learn- ing your intentions of attempting to run the blockade. I asked permis-
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sion to transfer the knapsacks to your steamer, and I remained with you until the Escort arrived at Little Washington.
FRED, S. GIFFORD, Late Quartermaster- Sergeant Forty-fourth Mass. Vols."
Colonel Sisson while in Little Washington acquainted Governor An- drew of the action and bravery of Sergeant Gifford, and he immediately forwarded him a commission in recognition of his services.
APPENDIX D.
Partial Military History of the Fifth Rhode Island Infantry, Subsequently Fifth Rhode Island Heavy Artillery.
['these records were obtained from the Adjutants' General's Office, U. S. A., in answer to a letter from Colonel James Moran to Gen. R. C. Drum, March 9, 1582.]
The records of the above organization show the following movements and stations from March 18, 1862, to June 30, 1865:
March 19, 3802, Battalion left Camp Pierce, near New Berne, N. C .. marched twenty-two miles to Havelock Station, Atlantic and North Caro- lina Railroad arriving March 20th: remained until March 23d, when Companies A. B, and C, with major and staff marched on railroad to Newport Barracks, eight miles.
April 4th, Battalion marched to Carolina City, N. C.
April 6th, left Carolina City and crossed over to Bogue Banks.
April 30th. left Bogue Banks for Fort Macon, N. C.
June 30th, left Fort Macon for Beaufort, N. C.
August 7th, left Beanfort and embarked on steamer Union for New Berne, N. C.
For reports of expeditions in October, November and December. 1862, see Vol. XVIII., reports of operations of Union and Confederate armies, 1861-5.
Col. Henry T. Sisson assumed command of the Regiment, Jan. 12, 1865. For report of attack on New Berne, N. C .. March 14, 1863, see Vol. XVIIL, reports of operations of Union and Confederate armies.
The records of the Eighteenth: Anay Corps (Department of North Carolina) show that on the 16th day of May. 1-63, Col. Heury T. Sisson,
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commanding Fifth Rhode Island Volunteers, made application for change of arm of service. (Action at Corps headquarters. File.)
There is nothing in the correspondence of General Foster to the secre- tary of war or General Halleck relating to said change.
HEADQUARTERS CHIEF OF ARTILLERY EIGHTEENTH ARMY CORPS. New Berne, N. C., May 11, 1563. Special Orders, No. 61.
[Extract.]
PAR. 1. Col. H. T. Sisson commanding 5th R. I. Vols. will immediately move three companies of his regiment into Fort Totten, and two into Fort Rowan. and will assume command of those forts.
By command of GEN. J. H. LEDLIE, Chief of Artillery, Eighteenth Army Corps. A. H. DAVIS, Assistant Adjutant-General.
Station by companies from May 1. 1833, to June 30, 1865:
Co. A. May, 1803, to Oct. 16, 1863, Fort Totten, N. C. October 17th to Nov. 5, 1863, Havelock Station, N. C. Nov. 6, 1863, to May 10, 1884, Croatan, N. C. May 11, 1864, to Sept. 29, 1861. Fort Amory, N. C. Sept. 30, 1834. to March 20, 1865, Fort Chase, N. C. March 21 to May 7, 1865, Fort Totten, N. C. May 8 to June 6, 1885. Evans Mills, N. C. June 7 to 30, 1805, Camp Smith, N. C.
The following note appears on the muster roll of Co. A for January and February, 1864:
"On the second of February, 1864, this company was ordered to aban- don Croatan to the enemy and retreat to New Berne. Having no means of transportation, part of the company property was destroyed. Ou February 4th were ordered to return to Croatan: distance marched. twelve miles."
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH RHODE ISLAND ARTILLERY, New Berne, N. C., February 3, 1804.
Special Orders. No. 22. [Extract.]
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PAR. 2. Lieutenant Johnson, commanding Co. A, Fifth Rhode Island Artillery, will proceed to the depot to-morrow morning. arriving there at an hour not later than $ o'clock A. M. With his company well armed. he will embark with his command on the train destined for Morehead City, to act as gnard for said train; should the train succeed in proceed- ing below fratan, and. fraling they my fallen back, Lieutenant John-
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son, on the return of the train to Croatan, will disembark with his com - mand, when, it is presumed, he will be able to reclaim what was left by the officers and men at Croatan.
By order of Col. HENRY T. SISSON.
JAMES M. WHEATON, Lieutenant and Adjutant.
Co. B. May 1 to 14. 1863, Camp Anthony, New Berne, N. C.
May 14th, broke camp at Camp Anthony, N. C., and removed to Fort Totten, N. C.
May 15 to Aug. 20, 1803, Fort Totten, N. C. Aug. 21, 1863, to June 30, 1965, Fort Spinola, N. C.
Co. C. May 6, 1863, to Sept. 22, 1863, Fort Totten, N. C.
September 23d to 25th, inclusive, on board U. S. transport Vidette for Hatteras Inlet, N. C. September 26th. Fort Hatteras. N. C.
September 27th, left Fort Hatteras on board U. S. transport Col. Rucker for Washington, N. C.
September 28th, arrived at Washington. N. C. Sept. 20 to Oct. 26, 1863, Fort Washington, N. C.
Oct. 27, 1543, left Washington, N. C., and arrived at Hill's Point, N. C.
Oct. 28, 1863, to April 27, 1864, Hill's Point, N. C.
April 27th, left Hill's Point, and assigned to western defences of Washington, N. C.
April 28th, 20th, 30th. defences of Washington, N. C.
May 1, 1864, on U. S. transport Louisa Moore.
May 20 to 4th. inclusive, Fort Totten, N. C.
May 5th to 20th, inclusive, Fort Union, N. C.
May 21, 1864. to March 3, 1865, Fort Gaston, N. C. March 4th and 5th, Fort Amory, N. C.
March 6 to June 6, 1865, Evans Mill. N. C. June 7th and Sth. Camp Spinola. N. C. June 9 to 30, 1865, Camp Smith, N. C.
Co. D. May 14, 1863. to Aug. 21. 1833. Fort Totten, N. C. Aug. 22 to Oct. 14, 1863. Fort Amory, N. C. Oct. 15, 1863, to April 20. 1864, Fort Totten, N. C. April 21st. on steamer Paicturent. April 22 to May 1, 1864, Fort Hatteras, N. C. May 2 to June 1, 1864, Fort Foster, Roanoke Island. June 2 to Dec. 31, 1564, Fort Parke, Roanoke Island. Jan. 1 to March 5, 1865, Fort Reno, Roanoke Island. March 6th to 20th, Fort Torten, N. C. March 21 to April 30, 1865, Fort Chase, N. C. May 1 to 9. 1555, Forts Sutton and Chase, N. C. 23
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Co. D. May 10th to June 7th, Fort Sutton, N. C. June 8 to June 30, 1865, Camp Smith, N. C.
Co. E. May 5, 1863, to Aug. 20, 1863, Fort Totten, N. C. Aug. 21 to Sept. 22, 1863, Fort Gastou, N. C. September 23d and 24th, on board steamer Videtie for Hat- teras, N. C.
September 25th, 26th and 27th, Fort Clark, Cape Hatteras. September 27th, left Fort Clark on steamer Col. Rucker for Washington, N. C.
September 28, to October 24, 1863, Fort Washington, N. C. Oct. 25, 1963, to April 27, 1864, Rodman's Point, N. C.
April 27, 1864, left Rodman's Point and went into Fort Washing- ton, N. C.
April 30, 1564, left Washington. N. C. May 1st to 19th, Fort Totten, N. C. May 20, 1864, to March 2, 1865, Fort Chase, N. C.
March 3 to May 6, 1865, Fort Totten, N. C. May ; to June 8, 1865, Fort Spinola, N. C. June 9 to 30, 1865, Camp Smith, N. C.
Co. F. May 1, 1863, to May 10, 1804, Fort Rowan, N. C. May 21, 1864, to March 2, 1865, Fort Anderson, N. C. March 3, 1865, to May 5, 1865, Fort Totten, N. C. May 6 to June 7, 1855, Fort Amory, N. C. June & to 30, 1865, Camp Smith, N. C.
Co. G. May, 1863, to Oct. 14, 1803, Fort Totten, N. C. Oct. 15. 1863, to Sept. 30, 1864, Fort Amory, N. C. Oct. 1, 1864, to Dec. 1S. 1564, Fort Spinola, N. C. Dec. 19, 1864, to June 6, 1865. Fort Anderson, N. C. June 7 to 20, 1865, Camp Smith, N. C.
Co. H. May 12, 1863, to Ang. 20, 1863. Fort Totten, N. C. Aug. 21, 1863, to April 28, 1864, Fort Stevenson, N. C. April 29, 1864, to May 14, 1864, Fort Anderson, N. C. May 15 to 18, 1864, Fort Union, N. C. May 19 to Dec. 17, 1864, Fort Anderson, N. C. Dec. 18, 1864, to March 1, 1865, Fort Spinola, N. C. March 2, 1805. to June 7, 1865, Fort Stevenson, N. C. June 8 to 30, 1865, Camp Smith, N. C.
Co. I. May 5, 1863, to Aug. 19, 1863, Fort Rowan, N. C. Aug. 20 to Sept. 22, 1863, Fort Totten, N. C. September 23d to 27th, Hatteras Inlet, N. C. Sept. 28, 1803, to Dec. 1, 1863, Fort Clark, N. C. Dec. 2, 1863, to April 20, 1834, Fort Totten, N. C. April 21 to April 29, 1864, Hatteras, N. C. April 20 to June 2; 1-64, Fort Parke, Roanoke Island.
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Co. I. June 3d, steamer Rockland. June 4, 1864. to June 7, 1865, Fort Gaston, N. C. June S to 19, 1865, Fort Spinola, N. C. June 20 to 27. 1865, Camp Smith, N. C.
Co. K. May 5, 18C3, to Sept. 22, 1863, Fort Rowan, N. C. Sept. 23, 1863, to Nov. 28, 1863, Fort Totten, N. C. Nov. 20, 1863, to May 31, 1864, Fort Gaston, N. C. June 1, 1864, on board steamer Rockland. June 2, 1:64, to March 5, 1865, Fort Foster, N. C. March 5. 1565, on board steamer Ellen Getty. March 6, 1$65. to April 8, 1865, Fort Amory. N. C. April 9 to April 30, 1565, Forts Rowan and Dutton, N. C. May 1 to June 6, 1865, Fort Rowan, N. C. June 7 to 29, 1865, Camp Smith, N. C.
HEADQUARTERS FORCES AND DEFENCES OF NEW BERNE, (1Sth_A. C.) New Berne, N. C., Ang. 19, 1863.
Special Orders, No. 71.
[Extract.]
The commanding officer 5th R. L. Vols. will make the following dispo- sition of the companies of his regiment:
No. 1. One company will be sent to Fort Gaston to relieve a company of the 132d N. Y. Vols.
No. 2. One company will be sent to Fort Spinola to relieve a company of the 23d Mass. Vols.
No. 3. One company will be sent to Fort Stevenson to relieve a com- pany of the 25th Mass. Vols.
No. 4. One company will be sent to Fort Amory.
No. 5. Two companies will be sent to Fort Rowan. No. 6. Four companies will form the garrison of Fort Totten.
By command of (Sgd.) J. A. JUDSON, A. A. G.
Brig. Gen. I. N. PALMER.
HEADQRS. ARMY AND DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA. Special Orders, No. 34. [Extract.] .
New Berne, N. C., Sept. 21, 1803.
PAR. V. Three companies 5th R. I. Arty., including one company now at Fort Gaston, will at once proceed to Forts Hatteras and Clark for duty, relieving a detachment of the Ist N. C. Vols. . .
By command of Maj. Gen. PECK. (Sgd.) BENJ. F. FOSTER, .1. . 1. G.
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HEADQRS. ARMY AND DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA,
New Berne, N. C., Sept. 25, 1863. Special Orders, No. SS.
PAR. IX. The following disposition of the three companies R. I. Hy. Arty., ordered by Par. V .. S. O. 34. to proceed to Forts Hatteras and Clark, is hereby ordered. One company to remain on duty at those works, two companies to proceed to Washington and be reported to the commanding officer sub .istrict of the Pamlico.
By command of Maj. Gen. PECK. (Sgd.) BENJ. F. FOSTER, A. A. G.
HEADORS. SUB DISTRICT OF THE PAMLICO, Washington, N. C., Sept. 28. 1863. Special Orders, No. 21.
[Extract.]
PAR. 1. The commanding officer of the 5th Pa. Vols. will relieve two companies of bis command, now on duty at Fort Washington.
Their duty will be assumed by two companies of the 5th R. I. Hy. Arty.
PAR. VII. Capt. Hopkins, 5th R. I. Hy. Arty. is hereby ordered to as- sume command of Fort Washington and the forces therein stationed.
By command of Col. PICKETT. (Sgd.) HENRY MCCONVILLE, LL. and A. A. A. G.
HEADQRS, SUB DISTRICT OF THE PAMLICO. Washington, N. C., Oct. 24, 1563. Special Orders, No. 43.
[Extract.]
PAR VII. The commanding officer of the 1st. N. C. Vols. will seud one company of the 5th R. I. Vols. to Rodman's Point. They will re- lieve the company from the 25th Mass. Vols., now on duty there. By command of Col. J. PICKETT. (Sgd.) HENRY MCCONVILLE, Lt. and A. A. A. G.
HEADORS. SUB DISTRICT OF THE PAMLICO, Washington, N. C., Oct. 26, 1863.
Special Orders, No. 45.
[Extract.]
PAR. IV. The detachment of the 5th R. I. Hy. Arty., now at Fort Washington will proveed to Hill's Point to-morrow A. M. on the first boat. They will be at the wharf ready to embark at S o'clock A. M.
Col. J. PICKETT.
By command of (Sgd.) HENRY McCONVILLE, Lt. un.l .1. 1. . I. G.
FIFTH RHODE ISLAND HEAVY ARTILLERY.
HEADQRS. SUB-DISTRICT OF THE PAMLICO, Washington. N. C., April 27, 1804. Special Orders, Vo. 09.
[Extract.]
PARS. IV. AND V. Company E, 5th R. I. Arty. is relieved from duty at Rodman's. and Company C, 3th R. I. Arty. is relieved from duty at Hill's Point, and will report at once in heavy marching order to Col. J. M. McChesney, 1st N. C. Vols., commanding western defences of Wash- ington.
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