Here is what I found on the 35th.
Frieda
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Thirty-fifth Infantry INDIANA
(3-YEARS)
Thirty-fifth Infantry. Cols., John C. Walker, Bernard F.
Mullen Augustus G. Tassin; Lieut.-Cols., Richard J. Ryan, John
E. Balfe, Bernard F. Mullen, Augustus G. Tassin, Hugh D.
Gallagher; Majs., John E. Balfe, Henry N. Conklin, John P.
Dufficy, Hugh D. Gallagher, James Fitzwilliams, Abraham
Peters.
This regiment, known as the 1st Irish regiment, was organized
at Indianapolis and was mustered in Dec. 11, 1861. It left
the state Dec. 13, for Bardstown, Ky., and six weeks later
joined Buell's army at Bowling Green, moving thence to
Nashville, where it was joined by the organized portion of the
61st (2nd Irish) regiment and the unassigned recruits of the
same, the latter being consolidated with the 35th.
Col. B. F. Mullen, who had them in charge was made lieutenant-
colonel of the 35th in place of Lieut.-Col. Ryan (who had left
the service in February), and then later colonel, when Col.
Walker left, Aug. 6, 1862. The regiment moved to McMinnville,
Tenn., and later to Louisville as part of Matthews' brigade,
Van Cleve's division, Crittenden's corps.
It was in the pursuit of Bragg, participating at Perryville
and in numerous skirmishes. It was then inactive at Nashville
until December, when it was in a severe skirmish at Dobbins'
ford near Lavergne, while on a foraging expedition. It
participated in the battle of Stone's River, losing 29 killed,
72 wounded and 33 missing.
It remained in the vicinity of Murfreesboro until the march
for Chattanooga commenced, and was in the battle of
Chickamauga, with heavy losses. It encamped at Shell Mound,
where it reenlisted on Dec. 16 as a veteran organization and
on returning from a furlough home in February it went into
camp at Blue Springs, Tenn.
It was assigned to the 2nd brigade, 1st division, 4th corps,
and took part in the Atlanta campaign. At Kennesaw mountain
it was in the front line and received a fierce and unexpected
attack, but rallied from a momentary confusion and fought
hand-to-hand with clubbed muskets and bayonets until finally,
with the assistance of another regiment, the enemy was driven
back. The 35th lost 11 killed, including Maj. Dufficy and 54
wounded.
At Marietta it advanced on the skirmish line, captured the
enemy's rifle pits and 28 prisoners, although two other
regiments were repulsed. Being greatly reduced in numbers, it
was assigned to train-guard duty until Aug. 31. It
participated in the engagement at Jonesboro, entered Atlanta
Sept. 9, and later marched in pursuit of Hood's forces into
Tennessee.
Reinforced by 400 drafted men and substitutes, it was placed
in the front line at Franklin and repulsed a charge on the
works. It took a conspicuous part at the battle of Nashville,
and participated in pursuit of the enemy as far as Duck River,
at which point it was detached and assigned to the charge of
the pontoon train.
It next moved to Huntsville and Knoxville, but returned to
Nashville in the spring of 1865, when it was ordered to Texas,
and remained there until mustered out Sept. 30, 1865. Its
original strength was 871; gain by recruits, 806;
reenlistments, 192; total, 1,869, Loss by death, 244;
desertion, 269; unaccounted for, 51.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 3
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Stone's River after battle report:
Report of Col. Bernard F. Mullen, Thirty-fifth Indiana Infantry.
HDQRS. (FIRST IRISH) THIRTY-FIFTH REGT. INDIANA
VOLS., In the Field, near Murfreesborough, Tenn., January 5, 1863.
COL.: In obedience to orders, I have the honor to report officially
to brigade headquarters the part my regiment took in the battles since
December 31, 1862.
On the morning of December 31 last, my regiment moved with our
brigade (the Third) across Stone's River, and took position on the
extreme left of the brigade, fronting east. We remained but a short time,
when orders came to recross the river and establish my line, the right
resting upon the Fifty-first Ohio. When the line was thus established, my left
rested upon the bank of the river. When in this position the action
commenced on our right, and in an incredibly short space of time I
found hundreds of fugitives and numerous wagons and ambulances
fleeing in confusion, and attempting to cross the river. Orders came
from you to arrest the flight of these fugitives, and to this end I directed
my men to fix bayonets and halt the panic-stricken soldiers. To Capt.
John P. Dufficy, acting major, and Adjutant Scully I am much indebted,
as well as the company officers, for energetic efforts to form the
recusants into line. Two small battalions were formed, and under an
officer sent back to the right of the line. The confusion was very great,
and I feel as if it was due to my officers and men to mention
particularly the cool and determined manner [in which] they brought
order out of confusion.
A short time after the subsidence of the panic on the west side of the
river, I discovered a stampede arising among the teamsters who had
crossed on the east side. An officer rode up and informed me that a
battalion of the enemy's cavalry was about to charge upon and capture
the wagons-among them were two wagons belonging to the
general-in-chief-and requesting me, if possible, to save them. I instantly
put the regiment in march to the ford, in order to meet the cavalry
force. On my road to the ford I was ordered by Acting Assistant
Adjutant-Gen. Clark to form line again on the Fifty-first Ohio. I did
so, and saw the cavalry coming in full charge on the train. At this
juncture I threw the left wing of the regiment back, and opened a severe
fire on the enemy, the battery on our right shelling him handsomely at
the same time. The result was, the enemy remained but a little while,
and managed to get but a few of the rear wagons away with him.
On the morning of January 1, our division (Third) recrossed to the east
side of the river. The lines were formed in the following order: First
line of our brigade consisted of the Fifty-first Ohio, Eighth Kentucky,
and Thirty-fifth Indiana, the latter regiment being posted on the extreme
left of the brigade, and just behind a curtain of woodland. In the rear of
my regiment was the Ninety-ninth Ohio; on the left was the
Seventy-ninth Indiana. In the course of the day I furnished three
companies of skirmishers, G, I, and E, under Capt.'s Prosser and
McKim. Skirmishing was kept up all day. In the evening I relieved
Companies E, I, and G by sending out the other seven companies,
under command of Capt. Dufficy.
At midnight the enemy undertook to drive in my skirmishers by a
vigorous assault. I am proud to report that in this they signally failed.
The line of skirmishers never gave an inch. On the contrary, in the
gallant ardor of the moment, they drove the enemy beyond his own line
and established the Thirty-fifth upon it. In this affair I lost 1 man killed
and 2 wounded. Capt. Dufficy on the right, and Capt. Crowe upon
the left of skirmishers, behaved with distinguished gallantry.
At daylight I found it necessary to relieve the line of skirmishers, as
they had been all night and part of the preceding day without rest or
nourishment. An order came from brigade headquarters for every
regiment to throw out in front of their own line two companies of
skirmishers. The skirmishers from my regiment were under command
of Capt. James McKim, a cool and daring officer.
All day of the 2d instant, skirmishing kept up heavy in the entire front.
About 2 p. m. a rebel battery opened upon us and threw solid shot and
shell until 4 p. m., when the enemy, in force, advanced upon us. I had
directed my men to lie down and fix bayonets, and in no case to fire
until I gave the word. The skirmishing became very brisk, and my
skirmishers came in, fell into line with the regiment, reporting
to me the approach of an immense force. The enemy advanced steadily
in column by regiment, en echelon.
When within a short distance of the line of the Fifty-first Ohio and
Eighth Kentucky, the first brigade of the enemy came into line, and both
parties opened a crashing fire of musketry. The enemy's second brigade
came up to the work, yelling-they were immediately in my front. I
considered it best to let them advance to within 30 or 40 paces of my
line, as I believed they had no knowledge of my position, before I
opened my fire. When their right flank was immediately opposite my
line, I gave the order to rise and fire. With a deafening cheer the order
was gallantly obeyed. A plunging volley staggered the advancing
columns, and before the enemy could recover his surprise my regiment
had reloaded and commenced a well-aimed and telling file fire. The
flash and rattle of my musketry gave information to the battery in my
front, which opened furiously upon me. The close proximity of the
belligerent lines obliged the gunners to throw their shell to my rear and
solid shot to my extreme left. This accounts for the left wing suffering
so much more than the right. After twenty minutes of a murderous fire
from the enemy, and seeing that he was steadily advancing upon the
regiments on my right and left, I called for the Ninety-ninth Ohio to
come forward and support me. I intended to have tried the virtue of the
bayonet, according to the instructions of our much-respected
general-in-chief. I regret very much to say, after two appeals to the
Ninety-ninth Ohio, that regiment failed to come forward. The right wing
of the Seventy-ninth Indiana was now engaged, and the whole of our
brigade line on our right. Through all this terrible fire of musketry and
shell, I am proud to say not a single officer or man flinched.
The enemy soon pressed forward. In my rear the Ninety-ninth Ohio had
gone from the field. The Seventy-ninth Indiana then gave way under this
terrific pressure. The regiments on my right, the Fifty-first Ohio and
Eighth Kentucky, were slowly retiring, and fighting heroically. At the
end of forty-three minutes of a desperate and unequal contest, I found
the enemy completely around my flanks. To prevent a useless
destruction of life, or entire capture of my regiment, I gave the order to
retire. I was obliged to repeat it, and even then the brave fellows
complied reluctantly-many refused, and they were either killed or captured.
On reaching the river, in our rear some 400 yards, I rallied the torn
ranks of my regiment. Here were the remaining fragments of the
Fifty-first Ohio, Eighth and Twenty-first Kentucky, with some other
regiments that I cannot now designate. A bold and determined fire was
opened by this new-formed line. The enemy paused, fought, and then
at last broke and fled, our men pursuing them with cheers and a heavy
straggling fire. So deafening was the musketry, I did not hear or know
a single piece of artillery was giving us any aid until I reached the crest
of the hill in the wood upon our right. The enemy made one stand more
on this hill; it was but momentary, for our brave lads were upon them,
and they fled, never again to rally.
In my efforts, agreeably to your orders, to ascertain what officer or man
particularly distinguished himself for gallantry, or disgraced himself by
cowardice, I asked a special report from officers commanding
companies. I received but one report: They commanded a body of
heroes. My own observation goes to indorse the truthfulness of these
officers' reports. In the rush for the advance, portions of the Thirty-fifth
Indiana, Fifty-first Ohio, Eighth and Twenty-first Kentucky reached
the enemy's battery. The boys of the Fifty-first claim one piece, their
comrades of the Thirty-fifth another. To do justice, I think your entire
brigade was freely represented in the capture of these pieces. Where 272
men stand unflinchingly, for forty-three minutes, a combined fire of
musketry and artillery at close range, it is certainly hard to give to any
one a pre-eminence for gallantry. I had but few officers with me; each
and every one had some peculiar tact of excellence, some one splendid
soldierly virtue.
In conclusion, I feel obliged to call attention to the splendid conduct of
my adjutant, John Scully. His escape was a miracle, freely exposing
himself, and cheering the men throughout the action to deeds of valor.
Serg. Maj. Robert Stockdale fought desperately, but coolly; he
deserves particular mention, not only for his conduct on this field, but
for the faithful and cheerful manner he has ever performed his duties.
To Dr. Averdick, my surgeon, I must acknowledge valuable services;
brave and defiant on the field, he is kind and attentive in the hospital
wards. Quartermaster Igoe was on the field, attentive to the wounded,
using every effort to have them carefully transported to the rear. By 10
o'clock that night not a wounded man of the Thirty-fifth could be found
on the field. To Father Cooney, our chaplain, too much praise cannot
be given. Indifferent as to himself, he was deeply solicitous for the
temporal comfort and spiritual welfare of us all. On the field he was
cool and indifferent to danger, and in the name of the regiment I thank
him for his kindness and laborious attention to the dead and dying.
B. F. MULLEN,
Col. Thirty-fifth Indiana.
Col. S. W. PRICE,
Cmdg. Third Brigade.
Source: Official Records
CHAP. XXXII.] THE STONE'S RIVER CAMPAIGN. PAGE 611-29
[Series I. Vol. 20. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 29.]
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Chickamagua after battle report:
Report of Maj. John P. Dufficy, Thirty-fifth Indiana Infantry.
HDQRS. [FIRST IRISH] 35TH REGT. IND. VOL. INFANTRY,
Chattanooga, Tenn., September 27, 1863.
COL.: I have the honor to report the following as the operations of this
command since crossing the Tennessee River, together with the skirmishers
and battles in which my regiment has been engaged; also a list of the killed,
wounded, and missing, giving as far as known particulars in each case:
This command crossed the Tennessee River at Shellmound on the 4th
September, 1863, and went into camp near that place and at the
foot of Raccoon Mountain; had no opposition or accident on crossing.
September 5.--Received orders to march at 3.30 p. m., and proceeded
without interruption about 9 miles, and went into camp.
September 6.--Marched about 4 miles and camped in the valley at the base
of Whiteside's Mountain; all quiet at this point.
September 8.--Received orders to march at daylight, and encamped about 3
1/2 miles from Trenton.
September 9.--Took up line of march at 6 a. m., and passed Chattanooga on
our left, encamping about 4 miles south of that place.
September 10.--Resumed march at 9 a. m. in the direction of Ringgold, Ga.,
and encamped about 6 miles north of that point.
September 11.--Took up line of march, the Thirty-fifth Indiana supporting
the Eighth Kentucky; skirmished briskly with the enemy, following closely
to their rear until about 3 o'clock, when we went into camp.
September 12.--Marched back through Ringgold, leaving Chattanooga on our
right, and encamped on the Rome road at 8 p. m. and 14 miles from
Chattanooga.
September 13.--Formed line of battle at daylight; at 11 a. m. our division
[the Third] was ordered to the front; found the enemy, and drove him about
4 miles, and returned to camp, near Lee and Gordon's Mills.
September 14.--Resumed line of march at 7 a. m., direction west; went
about 5 miles, and halted in a thick covering of woods until about 6 p. m.,
when the march was taken up, and went into camp at the cross-roads in
Chattanooga Valley, at the base of the south side of Lookout Mountain. No
enemy seen on this march.
September 15.--Marched at 11 a. m., going south. Marched 6 miles and
went into camp, our brigade [the Third] in advance. At this point could
distinguish the enemy's camp fires, but experienced no interruption.
September 16.--Rested all day in camp near Lee and Gordon's Mills. At this
point Privates Donahue, Barrett, and O'Donnell, of Company B, were taken
prisoners, when absent without leave.
September 17.--Remained in camp; occasional firing on the picket line; no
other demonstrations.
September 18.--Heavy skirmishing in front with our pickets. The enemy
appeared in force along the line, and commenced shelling us a few of which
reached our camp, but did no injury. At this juncture we were preparing to
form line of battle; shells occasioned some confusion, but good order was
immediately restored. Relieved by a brigade of Gen. Palmer's division, when
we fell back and took up a position near to Lee and Gordon's Mills; heavy
fighting to-day on our left.
September 19.--Fighting commenced about 8 a. m., the right and left
becoming heavily engaged, and continued without intermission the whole of
the day. At about 3 o'clock, our left being heavily pressed, we were ordered
to support it, and moved in that direction in line of battle, double-quick. The
fighting here was desperate, and continued without intermission until the
darkness of night veiled the contending columns. Here we were ordered to
take position near the left center, supporting a battery; built some rude
breastworks of logs and rails, which were of material benefit in affording
shelter to the men. During this action my regiment was exposed to a
crossfire so severe and destructive that orders were again given by Col.
Swaine, of the Ninety-ninth Ohio [who was then in command of our line],
to fall back; this order was obeyed in as prompt a manner as possible, but
no until the enemy was completely on our flank.
Our loss in killed, wounded, and missing in this engagement amounted to
29.
Their names will be found in the list of casualties appended to this report,
embracing these engagements:
September 20.--About 2 a. m. were ordered to change position, and moved
left to Missionary Ridge; here we rejoined the rest of our division, who had
been separated from us in the action of the previous day. About 8 a. m. we
received orders to move to the front to support Gen. Wood's division. Heavy
and unceasing fighting commenced about 9 o'clock. About 10 o'clock were
ordered farther to the right to support Gen. Baird; in this movement our
brigade, led by Col. Barnes, made a desperate charge on the enemy, through
a corn-field on the left of Gen. Johnson's division, and drove them from the
woods in that vicinity, where they were in considerable force. As soon as
this noble piece of work had been accomplished, we formed in line of battle,
in rear of some works which had been erected by Gen. Johnson's forces, and
immediately on the left of the second line of his division. The enemy in the
meantime massed a heavy force in our front, and about 4 o'clock opened a
heavy fire of artillery and musketry upon us, which continued until near
sundown, when we received orders from Gen. Thomas to retire. This was
accomplished under a most destructive fire, and in which it is feared many
of our men reported as missing may have been either killed or wounded. Our
line was reformed on a hill in our rear, from whence we marched toward
Chattanooga, and encamped within 4 miles of that place.
The conduct of both officers and men during these engagements was all that
could be desired. It would be impossible for me to make any distinction, as
each officer and man in my command behaved with distinguished bravery.
I must, however, except First Lieut. John Dugan, of Company K, who
basely deserted his company on the 19th instant, and has not since been
heard from. I recommend his dismissal from the service for cowardice.
Appended is a list of the casualties* of my command, giving particulars in
each case as far as known.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN P. DUFFICY,
Maj., Comdg. Regt.
Col. SID. M. BARNES,
Comdg. Third Brigade.
Source: Official Records
CHAP. XLII.] THE CHICKAMAUGA CAMPAIGN. PAGE 842-50
[Series I. Vol. 30. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 50.]
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Report of Col. Bernard F. Mullen, Thirty-fifth Indiana Infantry.
HDQRS. THIRTY-FIFTH INDIANA VOLUNTEERS,
Ringgold, November 30, 1863.
CAPT.: In obedience to the orders of Brig.-Gen. Whitaker,
I beg leave to make the following report of the part my regiment took
in the recent battles:
On the morning of the 24th instant, my regiment left camp in Raccoon
Valley and proceeded toward Lookout Mountain. By orders of the
general the men divested themselves of all superfluous baggage, and
prepared to cross Lookout Creek, the Eighth Kentucky in the advance
and the Thirty-fifth Indiana following. Crossing the creek we ascended
a slope of the mountain and formed line of battle, the Eighth Kentucky
on the right.
Now for the first time I understood our business to be to sweep the
Lookout Valley and carry the enemy's works on the mountain by storm.
The route across the spurs of the mountain was exceedingly rough, deep
gorges, rugged ascents, and sharp projecting rocks rendering the march
toilsome and tedious. Notwithstanding the character of the ground, my
regiment, as indeed did the whole brigade, maintained a splendid and
unfaltering line.
Close to the flank works of the enemy our line of skirmishers was
discovered. A spattering fire commenced, and then, unable to preserve
a well-regulated line with the other regiments of our brigade, and the
enemy's fire becoming more severe, I ordered my men to press forward
briskly and push through the line of skirmishers. When within 200 yards
of the outer works a terrific volley from the enemy was let in upon our
whole front line. I now ordered the regiment to charge in a run. This
order was obeyed with a hearty cheer, and the Thirty-fifth, without
firing a shot, entered the first works of the enemy.
Farther down the slope on my left I discovered a portion of our
attacking party hotly engaged with the enemy, who held another strong
intrenched position, and believing it to be important to push on with the
right of our line I left the first works and with rapidity dashed at the
second line of the enemy's defenses, capturing some prisoners and two
pieces of artillery. The general being present there in person, ordered
me to hold what I had, and I ordered the color bearer, Sergt. Jim
Somers, to plant the flag off the regiment on the works. In the midst of
a fire from the enemy on the hill-tops, and while holding the works, the
Fifty-first Ohio, being in the second line, gallantly rushed forward to
engage the retiring but still resisting enemy in our front. Toward
evening I was ordered to relieve the line in front, which had exhausted
their ammunition. I moved the regiment as ordered, and held the line
until, our ammunition in turn being exhausted, we were relieved by
another regiment. That night we bivouacked upon the ground won. The
next morning the flag of the Eighth Kentucky, of our brigade, was
floating from the peak of Lookout.
On Wednesday, the 25th instant, about noon, orders for march came,
and we moved from Lookout, taking the Rossville road. Reaching
Rossville Gap, the enemy was found to be in some force. A line of
battle was established, throwing the Thirty-fifth Indiana on the extreme
left of the front line of the brigade. After ascending the steep hill-side,
a staff officer directed me to form on the left of Col. Grose's line,
which I promptly did, and moving forward with that line the enemy was
routed and the field won. We slept upon Missionary Ridge that night,
and marched the following morning upon Ringgold. Nothing was left for
my regiment to do but to support the attacking party in this affair.
I am happy to state my loss in all of this was comparatively small.
Capt. James Fitzwilliams, of Company G, was shot through the arm
while gallantly leading his company at Lookout. I regret also to
announce that Private James Kearns, of Company A, was desperately
wounded [shot through the lungs] at the same time. I append a list of
casualties, and beg leave to say my officers and men, without exception,
behaved gallantly. To Maj. Dufficy, for his gallant conduct, I am
under obligations. Adjutant Gallagher deserves especial mention for his
coolness and intrepidity. First Lieut. John Maloney, commanding
Company A, was conspicuous for darling and courage. Sergt. Maj. John
Powers deserves mention for his coolness and courage throughout this
marching and fighting.
Trusting the conduct of the Thirty-fifth Indiana has met the approval of
the general commanding the brigade, I respectfully submit the foregoing
hurriedly written report.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. F. MULLEN,
Col., Cmdg. Thirty-fifth Indiana Volunteers.
Capt. J. ROWAN BOONE, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
Source: Official Records
PAGE 160-55 KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., N. ALA., AND N. GA. [CHAP. XLIII.
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Report of Lieut. Col. Augustus G. Tassin, Thirty-fifth Indiana Infantry, of
operations July 1-September 8.
HDQRS. THIRTY-FIFTH INDIANA VOLUNTEERS,
Atlanta, Ga., September 10, 1864.
CAPT.: In compliance with circular of September 10, I have
the honor to submit the following report of the operations of the
Thirty-fifth Regt. Indiana Infantry Volunteers during the recent
campaign, from July 1, 1864, to the fall of Atlanta:
On July 1 the regiment was stationed in front of Kenesaw Mountain,
Ga., occupying a reserve position in rear of the second line of
our works. On the evening of the 2d the regiment changed position
to the left with the brigade, taking the place of the Second
Division, Fourth Corps, which moved out. The following morning,
the enemy having evacuated their position on Kenesaw Mountain,
the regiment took the line of march in pursuit, passing through
Marietta, coming up again with the enemy about four miles south
of that place. Here the brigade was ordered to halt for the night,
the Thirty-fifth being detailed to picket the brigade front. Early
next morning orders were received to advance our lines with a view
to drive back the enemy's skirmishers, capture their rifle-pits, if
possible, and thereby check an enfilading fire which seriously annoyed
the troops on our right. The length of our lines at this time was
about 500 yards, and extended through a thick wood bordering an
open field, in the center of which some 300 yards in our front the
enemy's rifle [pits] could plainly be seen. The command being given
to advance, the men rushed forward with a cheer, keeping up all incessant
running fire until they reached the enemy's pits, which they
took possession of, capturing 1 officer, 15 enlisted men. The troops
on our left failing to advance, left us exposed to a galling flank fire,
but the men unflinchingly held their ground until relieved by a portion
of the Forty-fifth Ohio. I cannot speak too highly of the conduct
of my officers and men on this occasion. Our total loss in the
action, which lasted one hour and a half, was 4 enlisted men killed,
and 6 wounded. On the following day we followed the retreating
enemy to a point near the Chattahoochee River, where we remained in
reserve until July 10, when with our division the regiment moved to
the left, and on July 12 crossed the river, occupying a position in
front of the Twenty-third Corps. We remained here until July 18,
when the regiment was ordered to report to the corps supply train
for duty. Nothing of importance transpired while with the train.
On the 30th of August the regiment was relieved from duty with the
train and ordered to report immediately to the brigade.
Reported
to the brigade on the same day; found the troops to the rear of
Atlanta. The same night the Thirty-fifth supported the skirmish
line, and on the morning of the 31st advanced a short distance in
support of the line, when the regiment was ordered to rejoin the
brigade; during this time sharp skirmishing was going on in our
front. After moving forward with the brigade to an open field, we
formed in line of battle in the second line. One hour later, with the
Twenty-first Kentucky, the Thirty-fifth advanced. About the same
time the enemy retreated from our front. Camped that night within
one and a half miles of the Macon railroad. On the following
morning, September 1, advanced along the railroad, destroying it as
we went; came upon the enemy late in the evening going into position
on the left of King's brigade. The regiment was under a heavy
fire, which continued until dark. We had 2 men wounded on this
occasion. The following morning moved after the retreating foe,
passing through Jonesborough, and came up with enemy two miles
south of the town. Our division moved to the left through a broken
country and came upon the enemy's right about night-fall. While
in this position the enemy shelled our lines with some effect. The
regiment had 1 man wounded. The same evening the Thirty-fifth
supported the skirmish line, and on the following morning went into
position on the left of the Forty-fifth Ohio in the front line. Remained
in this position until the night of September 5, when agreeable
to orders we quietly withdrew, moved back to Jonesborough,
going into camp about 3 a. m. 6th instant. The following day moved
to Rough and Ready, some ten miles from Jonesborough. Arrived
in Atlanta on the 8th, and moving about one and a half miles northwest
of town went into camp.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant
A. G. TASSIN,
Lieut.-Col., Cmdg.
Capt. H. F. TEMPLE
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen., Second Brigade.
Source: Official Records
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Nashville, TN after battle report:
No. 24.
Report of Lieut. Col. Augustus G. Tassin,
Thirty-fifth Indiana Infantry, of operations December 15-19, 1864.
HDQRS. THIRTY-FIFTH INDIANA VOLUNTEERS,
In the Field, near Rutherford's Creek, Tenn., December 19, 1864.
CAPT.: On the evening of the 14th instant, while in front of Nashville,
I received orders to be ready to move at 6 o'clock the next morning, with
three days' rations in haversacks and each man supplied with sixty rounds
of ammunition. On the morning of the 15th moved outside of our works in
front of the city, and formed in lien of battle, my regiment being in the
second line of our brigade, which was held in reserve, the Twenty-third
Kentucky on my right, and the Ninety-sixth Illinois on the left. Our front
line having carried the enemy's works and still advancing, our brigade
moved forward in support until after dark, when we went into camp about
three miles and a half from Nashville, on the right of the Granny White
pike, and between it and the Hillsborough pike. Next day (December 16)
broke camp at daylight, and advanced in line of battle upon the enemy, who
had formed a new line of defense about two miles in the rear of the works
taken by our troops on the preceding day. The Thirty-fifth Indiana held the
center of the second line of the brigade, with the One hundred and fifteenth
Illinois on the right and the Twenty-third Kentucky on the left; in this order
was gradually advanced until the rebel works came in view, when a rebel
battery opened on our front line. The brigade being at a halt, we remained
in this position exposed to the fire of the enemy's artillery, which was kept
up irregularly on our line. While in this position several shots came tearing
through my regiment, two of which killed 2 men and mortally wounded 2
others. About 4 p. m. our front line was ordered to charge, and carrying the
enemy's works, the second line moved rapidly in support. The enemy broke
and fled in confusion, our
brigade rapidly pursuing in the same order as they formed in the morning,
until dark, when we halted and bivouacked about eight miles from Nashville,
300 yards on the right of the Franklin pike. Next morning (the 17th) took the
line of march for Franklin, and camped about one mile from the town, there
to wait until a bridge could be constructed across the Harpeth River for the
troops to cross. Crossed the river next morning, marched eighteen miles, and
camped about three miles beyond Spring Hill, on the right of the Columbia
pike.
My officers and men behaved gallantry. Although the majority of the men
of my regiment are recruits they did well. Great praise is due to Father
Cooney for his constant presence in the field, attending to the wants of the
wounded and cheering us all by his presence.
The following are the casualties in my command. The occurred on the 16th.*
Trusting that the conduct of the Thirty-fifth Indiana has met the approval of
the general commanding the brigade, I submit this hasty and hurriedly
written report.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
AUGUST. G. TASSIN,
Lieut. Col., Cmdg. Thirty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry.
Capt. H. F. TEMPLE,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
Source: Official Records
CHAP. LVII.] CAMPAIGN IN NORTH ALA. AND MIDDLE TENN. PAGE 203-93
[Series I. Vol. 45. Part I, Reports, Correspondence, Etc. Serial No. 93.]
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----- Original Message -----
From: Dleistner@aol.com<mailto:Dleistner@aol.com>
To: INPERRY-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:INPERRY-L@rootsweb.com>
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 11:38 PM
Subject: Re: [INPERRY] home guard during the civil way perry co ind [local]
Paul --
The 35th Regiment, Indiana Infantry is not the Home Guards, but a regular
infantry unit. That is different, and I will see what I can dig up for that
instead. DBL
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