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649 Series I Volume XLII-III Serial 89 - Richmond-Fort Fisher Part III

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perceptible, nor has anything of importance occurred on the lines during the past twenty-four hours. Two hundred and forty-two rounds of ammunition expended.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JNumbers G. HAZARD,

Major, Commanding.


HDQRS. ARTILLERY BRIGADE, SECOND ARMY CORPS,
November 18, 1864.

Major SEPTIMUS CARNCROSS,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Second Corps:

MAJOR: In addition to the names already forwarded to brevet rank I have the honor to recommend Captain Christian Woerner, Third New Jersey Battery, for gallant and meritorious conduct. Captain Woerner greatly distinguished himself at the battle of Reams' Station for energy, bravery, and good judgment. His battery rendered great assistance in repelling the charges of the enemy and in holding the general position of the corps. I would also recommend Captain T. Fred. Brown, First Rhode Island Artillery, for a brevet for gallant conduct at the battle of the Po, May 10, 1864 (to date from day of appointment). Captain Brown posted his battery on the bank of the river and rendered the greatest assistance in the crossing of Barlow's division. He entered the service June 6, 1861, and has participated in all of the important battles of the Army of the Potomac. I earnestly recommend him for the honorable promotion.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JNumbers G. HAZARD,

Major, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, SECOND ARMY CORPS,
November 18, 1864.

Major SEPTIMUS CARNCROSS,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Second Army Corps:

MAJOR: I have the honor to report that my command remains in the same relative position as to the front line, but has moved a little to the rear and gone into camp. The First Brigade is behind the high crest, in rear of Fort Stedman, and lies across the Hare house road. The Fourth Brigade lies in rear of Fort Morton, on a line between the Avery and Shands houses. The Third Brigade is in rear of Fort Rice, and the Second near the Chieves house. This disposition was made yesterday, and there has been no change made during the night.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

NELSON A MILES,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, SECOND ARMY CORPS,
November 18, 1864.

Major S. CARNCROSS,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Second Army Corps:

MAJOR: I have the honor to recommend, in addition to those heretofore forwarded, the names of the following officers who have distinguished themselves by gallantry and meritorious services during the


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