Numbers 37. Report of Captain I Hard Wilder, One hundred and twenty-sixth New York Infantry, Commanding Fifth -seven the New York Infantry.

HDQRS. FIFTH-SEVENTH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS,
October 12, 1864.

SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report concerning the part taken by this regiment in engagement from May 1, 1864, to July 30, 1864:

The regiment broke camp at Stevensburg. Va., May 3, 1864, crossed the Rapidan May 4, and was engaged with the enemy on the 5th in the Wilderness, in which fight the regiment was also engaged on the 6th. Is losses during the two days were about 60. From thence the march was continued to Todd's Tavern, where the regiment was ordered to Fredericksburg, for provost duty, where it remained until the 20th day of May, when it was ordered to Port Royal; from thence was ordered to rejoin the division, which it did at Cold Harbor June 5, and was engaged with the enemy June.*

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

I. H. WILDER,

Captain, Commanding Regiment

Lieutenant GEORGE MITCHELL,

Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

Numbers 38. Report of Captain Marcus W. Murdock, One hundred and eleventh New York Infantry.

HEADQUARTERS 111TH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS,
October 14, 1864.

In compliance with Special Orders, Numbers 209, from headquarters Army of the Potomac, dated August 5, 1864, I have the honor to report:

First This regiment broke camp May 3, 1864, crossed the Rapidan River May 4, and participated in engagements at Wilderness Run May 5 and 6.

Second On the 8th day of May marched in the direction of Spot-sylvania Court-House, participated in engagements ot Po River on the 10th, and at Oak Orched on the 18th of May, 1864.

Third. On the 20th marched in the direction of North Anna River and arrived there on the 22nd; participated in an engagement on the 23d.

Fourth. On the 27th marched in the direction of Pamunkey River, crossing in the 28th, participated in an engagement the 30th.

Fifth. One the 31st marched in the direction of the Chickahominy River, crossing in June 9, nothing of great importance transpiring within that time.*

M. W. MURDOCK,

Captain, Commanding Regiment.

[Lieutenant GEORGE MITCHELL,

Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.]

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* For continuation of report see Vol. XL, Part I.

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