154th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment

*In command from April 2.

#In command from March 30.

##Consolidated with 11th Pennsylvania March 31.

HEADQUARTERS 154TH REGIMENT NEW YORK VOLS.,
Near Goldsborough, N. C., April 9, 1865.

CAPTAIN: In conformity with orders received I have the honor to transmit the following report of the part taken by the One hundred and fifty-fourth Regiment New York Volunteers in the various movements of the Army of Georgia between the 27th day of January and the 27th day of March, 1865, inclusive:

January 27, left Savannah for Sister's Ferry via Springfield; made twelve miles. January 28, marched at 6 a.m. and made twelve or fourteen miles; encamped at 3 p.m. January 29, marched at 7 a.m., in rear of train; made about ten miles and encamped at 3 p.m., where we remained until February 4, doing picket duty, and furnished workmen for building corduroy road; our encampment is about three miles from Sister's Ferry.

February 4, struck tents at daylight; moved to Sister's Ferry, where we crossed the Savannah River and marched to within one mile and a half of Robertsville, where we encamped for the night. February 5, worked until noon building corduroy road for the passage of the trains; marched about seven miles in the afternoon. February 6, the regiment being rear guard to the train did not move until 11 a.m. ; made twelve or fourteen miles and encamped at dark. February 7, marched at 8 a.m. ; made ten miles and encamped. February 8, marched at 6 a.m. ; crossed the Salkehatchie River at Buford's Bridge and encamped on the north bank. February 9 marched at 6 a.m. toward Blackville, on the Charleston and Augusta Railroad, where we encamped at 3. 30 p.m. February 10, did not March to-day; changed camp to a position to guard the train. February 11, marched at 7 a.m., toward Duncan's Bridge on the South Edisto, in charge of the train; arrived at the River about 11 a.m. February 12, marched at daylight, crossed the River and moved toward Jones' Bridge on the North Edisto; arrived near the bridge about 2 p.m., and encamped while the engineers were rebuilding the bridge. February 13, moved at daybreak across the River, where we halted and remained until near dark, when we moved about five miles toward Columbia and encamped. February 14, marched at 6 a.m. toward Lexington Court-House; made eight miles and encamped at 3. 30 p.m. February 15, marched at 7 a.m. toward Lexington Court-House; encamped within one mile and a half of the town. February 16, marched at 8 a.m. as escort to the train; made about five miles. February 17, marched at 9 a.m. toward Zion Church; made five miles. February 18, marched at 8. 30 a.m. ; crossed the Saluda and moved northerly about seven miles and encamped. February 19, did not move until 1. 30 p.m., the division being in rear of the train; made four miles and encamped. February 20, at 2 p.m. crossed Broad River as rear guard to the train; made some seven miles and encamped at 8 p.m. February 21, marched at 6 a.m. toward Winnsborough, which was reached about noon; worked al the afternoon destroying the railroad near the town. February 22, worked destroying the railroad until 3 p.m., when I reported to General Pardee and marched with his command toward Rocky Mount seven miles, and encamped some time after dark. February 23, marched at 6. 30 a.m. to Rocky Mount Post-Office, near which we crossed the Catawba River, and, advancing some two miles, encamped at 8 p.m. February 24, moved at 10 a.m. ; made about three miles and a half and encamped. February 25, did not break camp to-day. February 26, moved at 7 a.m., having charge of twenty-five wagons, reaching Hanging Rock and encamping at 2. 30 p.m. ; regiment on picket duty. February 27, moved at 2 p.m. about three miles and encamped. February 27, moved 6. 30 a.m. ; made about nine miles and encamped about two east of Lynch's Creek. Mustered for pay.

March 1, moved at 1 p.m. in rear of train; made about nine miles and encamped at 9 a.m. March 2, moved at 8 a.m., regiment in charge of sixteen wagons; made about nine miles and encamped near Black Creek. March 3, marched at 6. 30 a.m. toward chesterfield, which was reached at 9 p.m. ; regiment on picket. March 4, marched House about 9 p.m. March 5, did not break camp to-day. March 6, marched at 7 a.m. toward Cheraw, which we reached about 1 p.m. ; crossed the Great Pedee and marched about four miles from the River, reaching camp at 10 p.m. March 7, marched at 6 a.m., brigade leading the corps; made thirteen miles and destroyed a section of the railroad from Wilmington to Charlotte. March 8, marched at 1 p.m. toward Lumber River; made six miles and encamped at 10 p.m. March 9, moved at 6. 30 a.m. ; made ten miles and encamped at 8 p.m. March 10, marched at 6. 30 a.m., crossing Lumber River, the regiment in advance; made six miles and encamped at Buffalo River, the regiment on picket. March 11, marched at 7 a.m., the regiment rear guard to the entire column; crossed Rockfish Creek; made near fourteen miles, but did not get into camp until 4 a.m. 12th instant. March 12, marched at 12 a.m. toward Fayetteville, where we arrived at dark and encamped on the U. S. Arsenal grounds. March 13, moved at 2 p.m. and crossed the River; advanced some two miles and encamped. March 14, remained in camp all day. March 15, moved at 4 p.m. in charge of wagons; was on the road until 4 a.m. of the 16th, making only about three miles. March 16, moved at 8 a.m. with trains; was on the road all night; to-day we worked until noon corduroying road, and in the afternoon crossed Black River and encamped after advancing three miles beyond the River. March 18, marched at 6. 30 a.m., regiment leading and in charge of forty wagons; made about eight miles and encamped; regiment on picket. March 19, marched at 7 a.m. in rear of brigade and in advance of train; brigade engaged in corduroying the road; made some eight miles and encamped just at dark. March 20, was awakened just before midnight with orders to escort a train to the front; regiment fell in and at 1 a.m. moved about one mile, when the order was countermanded and the regiment returned to camp and was ordered to relieve the One hundred and forty-ninth New York Volunteers on picket; got into position at 4 a.m. ; remained on picket until 12 m., when we were withdrawn, and at dark started as escort to rear of train; made seven or eight miles, getting into camp at 3 a.m. of the 21st. March 21, marched at 8 a.m. toward the River with the 22, marched at 8 a.m. toward the River; moved about six miles and went into camp; the trains were parked where it was said they were to remain for the present; at dark received orders to prepare to start for Kinston to-morrow morning as escort to a supply train. March 23, started at 6 a.m. for Kinston as escort to train; absent until 12 m. of the 26th, at which time the regiment reached camp, where it has since remained.

The casualties during the time included in the preceding report were nine enlisted men supposed to have been captured by the enemy while foraging outside the lines of the Army.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

L. D. WARNER,

Lieutenant-Colonel 154th New York Volunteers.

Captain N. K. BAY,

Actg. Asst. Adjt. General, 2nd Brigadier, 2nd Div., 20th Army Corps.

HEADQUARTERS 154TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS,
Near Bladensburg, May 28, 1865.

GENERAL: In obedience to orders received I have the honor to transmit the following report of the part taken by the One hundred and fifty-fourth New York Volunteers under my command in the various movements of the Army of Georgia between April 10 and May 19, 1865:

April 10, broke camp at 5. 30 a.m., the regiment leading the brigade, which moved through Goldsborough and out on the road toward Smithfield; marched about fourteen miles and encamped. April 11, marched at 5. 30 a.m. ; about 10 a.m. formed in line of battle on left of the brigade, with two companies as flankers; advanced in this order for about two miles, when we again moved by the flank, and reached Smithfield about 2 p.m., where we encamped for the night. April 12, the regiment, together with the Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, were detailed to accompany the division train to Raleigh; moved back about four miles toward Goldsborough, where we halted until the train came up, which we assisted in getting to the South bank of the River; the rear of the train did not get in until past midnight. April 13, moved on 6 a.m., Second Division train second in line; roads very bad, but better than yesterday; made to within eight miles of Raleigh, where we encamped for the night; rear of the regiment got in about 10 p.m. April 14, marched at 6 a.m., Second Division train in rear of corps headquarters train; reached Raleigh about 11 a.m. ; moved out in rear of insane asylum, where we joined the brigade and went into camp, where the regiment remained until the 25th. April 22, review in Raleigh by General Sherman. April 25, marched at 8 a.m. for Jones' Cross-Roads, which was reached about sunset; encamped and remained here until April 28. Marched at daylight back to our old camp at Raleigh. April 30, marched at 7 a.m., the regiment leading the brigade en route for Richmond; passed through Raleigh in column by companies, and in the cadence step; crossed the Neuse River and encamped, having made some fifteen miles.

May 1, marched early, regiment in rear of the brigade; made twenty-three miles and encamped after crossing Tar River. May 2, marched with the train to-day; made about eighteen miles and encamped two miles from Williamsborough. May 3, marched at 4. 30 a.m. ; passed through Williamsborough; reached the State line at 11 a.m., where we encamped, having marched twelve miles. May 4, marched at 7 a.m. ; crossed the Roanoke and took the road to Saffold's Bridge; made about twenty miles and encamped within two miles of the River. May 5, marched at 5 a.m. ; crossed the Meherrin and advanced to within two miles of the Nottoway. May 6, marched at 5 a.m. ; crossed the Nottoway at Epes' Bridge; struck the South Side Railroad at Blacks and Whites Station; moved down the Wilson's Station, where we encamped. May 7, marched at 7 a.m. ; crossed the Appomattox at Kirk's Ford and encamped at the north bank. May 8, marched at 6 a.m. toward Richmond via Clover Hill, passed to the left of Chesterfield Court-House, c crossed Swift and Falling Creeks, and encamped on the bank of the latter and about seven miles from Richmond. May 9, moved about two miles toward the city and went into camp, where we remained until the 11th; marched at 9 a.m. to and through Manchester and Richmond; order of March in column by companies, and in the cadenced step; after passing the city marched out to near Brook Creek and encamped. May 12, marched at 7 a.m., the regiment leading the division; reached Ashland before night and encamped, the regiment doing provost duty for the night. May 13, marched at 8 a.m., the regiment rear guard to division train; crossed the South Anna, New Found, and Little Rivers, encamping near the latter about 4 p.m. May 14, marched at 7 a.m. toward Chilesburg; crossed the North Anna at Anderson's Bridge. From Chilesburg marched toward Spotsylvania Court-House. May 15, marched at 7 a.m. ; passed Spotsylvania Court-House, and from thence to Chancellorsville and United States Ford, where we crossed the Rappahannock and encamped on its northern bank. May 16, marched at 5 a.m. toward Cutlet's Station via Hartwood Church; made about fifteen miles and encamped near a branch of Cedar Run. May 17, marched at 5 a.m., the regiment leading the brigade, to Brentsville, where we arrived at 1 p.m., and encamped for the night. May 18, marched at 9 a.m. ; crossed Broad and Bull Runs and encamped two miles South of Fairfax Station. May 19, marched at 6 a.m., regiment in charge of train; crossed the Orange and Alexandria Railroad at Fairfax Station; moved to within three miles of Alexandria, where we went into camp and remained until the 24th, when we broke camp at 5 a.m., marched to the Long Bridge, which we crossed into Washington, where we passed in review, and thence out on the Bladensburg road five miles to our present camp.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

LEWIS D. WARNER,

Lieutenant-Colonel 154th New York Volunteers, Commanding

Brigadier General P. H. JONES,

Commanding Second Brigadier, Second Div., 20th Army Corps.