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May 11, 1842
Aldace Freeman Walker, future author of 'The Vermont Brigade in the Shenandoah Valley, 1864' was born in West Rutland (Walker)
May 13, 1844
Future admiral George A. Converse was born in Norwich, Vt. bios
May 2, 1849
Elliott John Arthur was born in Burlington. bios
May 2, 1861
William H. Flint, 1st Infantry: Went in camp at Rutland Fairgrounds. (more)
May 3, 1861
William H. Flint, 1st Infantry: Quartered last night in Rutland Armory - 10 companies all under command of Col. John W. Phelps. To-day pitched tents on fair ground - I was told to do the cooking for the Co. That kind of work not suiting me I was relieved. (more)
May 6, 1861
Arkansas secedes from the Union
May 7, 1861
Tennessee secedes from the Union
May 8, 1861
William H. Flint, 1st Infantry: To-day we were mustered into the service of the U.S. for 3 months. (more)
May 8, 1861
Richmond, Virginia is named capital of the Confederate States of America
May 9, 1861
1st Regiment mustered in and departs for Fortress Monroe, Va. (Dyer)
May 9, 1861
William H. Flint, 1st Infantry: Broke camp - went aboard cars for New York disembarked both at Granville and at Troy, N.Y. Boys welcome to everything in city. It seemed to me that this had been one of the greatest days in my life, not having ever been away from Vermont before. (more)
May 10, 1861
William H. Flint, 1st Infantry: We arrived at New York City at 8 a.m. and marched directly to City Hall all the way from depot down Broadway. The streets were jammed with people, flags and banners flying from every window and the crowd shouted themselves hoarse at the fine appearance of the 1st Vt. Regt. (more)
May 10, 1861
Lieutenant C. R. P. Rodgers, commandant of midshipmen, US Naval Academy, recently relocated to Newport, R.I., informed the Navy Department that he had detailed the entire third class of midshipmen to report to commanding officers of the navy yards at Boston, New York and Philadelphia, for duty. Among this group were Edwin T. Woodward, and Henry L. Johnson, who were ordered to Boston, and Charles H. Humphrey, to New York. (ORN)
May 11, 1861
William H. Flint, 1st Infantry: On board steamer Alabama - left for Fortress Monroe. It was a delightful trip down the Bay. To many of us it was the first time we had ever been in New York or on board an ocean steamer. (more)
May 12, 1861
William H. Flint, 1st Infantry: (on board steamer Alabama) Many seasick. (more)
May 13, 1861
1st Regiment at Hygea Hotel, Fortress Monroe. (Dyer)
May 13, 1861
William H. Flint, 1st Infantry: Arrived Fort Monroe. (more)
May 13, 1861
Superintendent G. S. Blake, US Naval Academy, Newport, R.I., reported that 'with the exception of the commandant of midshipmen and the commanding officer of the Constitution, Lieutenants Simpson, Buckner, Scott, and [Edward P.] Lull are the only lieutenants which remain attached to the Academy. Their services are so very important in reorganizing the Academy and training the acting midshipmen that I beg to express the hope that they may be suffered to remain.' (ORN)
May 18, 1861
William H. Flint, 1st Infantry: Quartered in Hygea Hotel. (more)
May 19, 1861
1st Regiment: 'About the hour of dress parade, on the 19th of May, there was great excitement among the troops at the fortress, occasioned by the first actual fighting that the Vermonters had seen. This was the attack on the steamer 'Monticello' upon the rebel battery at Sewell's Point, directly across Hampton Roads from Fortress Monroe and about two miles distant. The sound of the firing first attracted attention, and the smoke of every discharge could be distinctly seen. Adjutant Stevens became so interested that he neglected his duty at dress parade.' (Peck)
May 20, 1861
Benjamin Underwood of the Bradford company [Co. D, 1st Regiment], died of measles, or as Surgeon Sanborn reported it in a medical periodical, of nostalgia or home-sickness following measles from which he had begun to recover. This was the first death among the Vermont troops and caused a feeling of sadness throughout the regiment which was deepened by the impressive funeral ceremonies. His remains still lie in the little cemetery on the shores of Chesapeake Bay, where his comrades discharged the last volleys over his grave. William Flint noted the death his diary (Peck)
May 22, 1861
Captain Robert Ritchie, senior officer present at the Bay of Panama, reported that he had ordered USS Cyane, Commander Bissell, presently at Acapulco, to cruise between that port and Manzanilla, as a result of a notification by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company of the presence of privateers in the area. Captain Ritchie intended to send USS Narragansett, Captain Hunt, to relieve Cyane, which would resupply in the Bay of Panama, and proceed to Callao in place of Narragansett. (ORN)
May 23, 1861
The first reconnoissance in force upon Virginia soil by the United States troops, was made by the 1st Regiment. Hiram Perkins to George Stannard: "I received an order from the Conl. to have all my men armed and ready to march at 3 o'clock..." William Flint: "When Rebs saw us coming they set fire to bridge. Col. Phelps rushed squad to bridge on double quick put out fire so we were able to cross." (Peck)
May 24, 1861
Commander S. C. Rowan, U.S.S Pawnee, demanded the surrender of Alexandria, Virginia; an amphibious expedition departed Washington Navy Yard and occupied the town. (NavHist)
May 26, 1861
William H. Flint, 1st Infantry: An alarm at camp a little east of Hampton village - shots exchanged - did not see enemy. (more)
May 27, 1861
1st Regiment participated in occupation of Newport News, Va. (Dyer)
May 27, 1861
William H. Flint, 1st Infantry: Struck camp and went by boat up James River to Newport News. My co. advance guard - went into camp in large wheat field. (more)
May 28, 1861
William H. Flint, 1st Infantry: Making entrenchments - responding to alarms-drilling (through June 15) (more)
May 1, 1862
USS Hatteras, Commander Emmons, captured schooner Magnolia near Berwick Bay, La., with cargo of cotton. (ORN)
May 2, 1862
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 3, 1862
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 4, 1862
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 5, 1862
1st Sharpshooters, engaged or present at Williamsburg, Va. (see battles)
May 5, 1862
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 6, 1862
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 7, 1862
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 8, 1862
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 9, 1862
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 10, 1862
Confederates destroyed the Norfolk and Pensacola Navy Yards in actions caused by the forced Southern withdrawal from her coasts. (NavHist)
May 11, 1862
USS Hatteras, Commander Emmons, captured the steamer Governor A. Mouton off Berwick Bay, Louisiana. (ORN)
May 11, 1862
CSS Virginia was blown up by her crew off Craney Island to prevent her capture by advancing Union forces. (NavHist)
May 12, 1862
The 8th Regiment arrived at New Orleans, and went immediate into quarters in the Mechanic's Institute building. (Peck)
May 15, 1862
The James River Flotilla under Commander J. Rodgers advanced unsupported to within eight miles of Richmond before being turned back at Drewry's Bluff by batteries manned in part by Confederate Navy and Marine personnel. (NavHist)
May 16, 1862
1st Battery moved from Ship Island to Camp Parapet, Defenses of New Orleans, LA, remaining there until January 17, 1863. (Dyer)
May 17, 1862
Robert Whitney, 4th Regiment, was sent to Carver Hospital, DC, suffering from chronic diarrhea (biography)
May 17, 1862
USS Hatteras, Commander Emmons, captured the sloop Poody off Vermilion Bay, Louisiana. (ORN)
May 18, 1862
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 19, 1862
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 20, 1862
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 21, 1862
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 24, 1862
1st Cavalry engaged at Middletown, Va. (see battles)
May 24, 1862
Rev. Charles S. Hale of Brandon, a young Episcopal clergyman, was appointed chaplain, in place of Chaplain Simons who had resigned in March. (Benedict)
May 25, 1862
1st Cavalry engaged at Winchester, Va. (see battles)
May 31, 1862
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 1, 1863
12th Regiment guarding the railroad at Warrenton Junction until May 7. (Dyer)
May 1, 1863
Edwin F. Palmer, 13th Regiment, wrote about 'camp life as he saw it' (more)
May 1, 1863
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 1, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 2, 1863
J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)
May 2, 1863
Edwin F. Palmer, 13th Regiment, wrote about 'camp life as he saw it' (more)
May 2, 1863
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 2, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 3, 1863
1st Brigade, engaged or present at Marye's Heights, Va. (see battles)
May 3, 1863
Sergeant Ephraim W. Harrington, Co. G, 2nd VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 3, 1863
Assistant Surgeon Andrew Davidson, 47th OH INF, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 3, 1863
First Lieutenant Daniel D. Wheeler, Company G, 4th VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 3, 1863
J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)
May 3, 1863
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 3, 1863
Rear Admiral Porter's force and troops under Major General U. S. Grant forced the evacuation of Grand Gulf. Porter reported: 'The Navy holds the door to Vicksburg.' (NavHist)
May 3, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 4, 1863
2nd Regiment was engaged or present at Salem Heights, Va. (see battles)
May 4, 1863
3rd Regiment was engaged or present at Salem Heights, Va. (see battles)
May 4, 1863
Sergeant Robert J. Coffey, Co. K, 4th VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 4, 1863
5th Regiment was engaged or present at Salem Heights, Va. (see battles)
May 4, 1863
First Lieutenant Frank G. Butterfield, Co. A, 6th VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 4, 1863
J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)
May 4, 1863
Edwin F. Palmer, 13th Regiment, wrote about 'camp life as he saw it' (more)
May 4, 1863
Edwin F. Palmer, 13th Regiment, wrote about 'camp life as he saw it' (more)
May 4, 1863
Fleet Captain A. M. Pennock reported Paymaster Dunn 'will start in the Robb in the morning with a large amount of money and I have thought it prudent to send the Naiad in company, as it is reported that boats are being fired upon all along below Memphis.' (ORN)
May 5, 1863
Edwin F. Palmer, 13th Regiment, wrote about 'camp life as he saw it' (more)
May 5, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 6, 1863
J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)
May 6, 1863
Edwin F. Palmer, 13th Regiment, wrote about 'camp life as he saw it' (more)
May 6, 1863
Rear Admiral Dupont informed Secretary Welles of the arrival of the steam Ericsson, with Chief Engineer Robie, but noted he had not received instructions regarding 'the disposition of the articles she brought,' and had ordered the rafts moored on Hampton Bar pending instructions. (ORN)
May 6, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 7, 1863
12th Regiment at Rappahannock Station until May 18. (Dyer)
May 7, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 8, 1863
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from White River Junction. (more)
May 8, 1863
J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)
May 8, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 9, 1863
J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)
May 9, 1863
Edwin F. Palmer, 13th Regiment, wrote about 'camp life as he saw it' (more)
May 9, 1863
Thomas Seaver submitted a report on the battle near Banks' Ford, on May 4th (more)
May 9, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 10, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 11, 1863
J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)
May 11, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 12, 1863
J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)
May 13, 1863
J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)
May 13, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 14, 1863
Edwin F. Palmer, 13th Regiment, wrote about 'camp life as he saw it' (more)
May 14, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 15, 1863
J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)
May 15, 1863
Edwin F. Palmer, 13th Regiment, wrote about 'camp life as he saw it' (more)
May 15, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 16, 1863
J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)
May 16, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 17, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 18, 1863
12th Regiment at Bristoe and Catlett's Stations until June 1. (Dyer)
May 18, 1863
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 18, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 19, 1863
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 19, 1863
Acting Paymaster George A. Sawyer participated in an expedition on the Chattahoochee River on boats from the US Gunboat Port Royal. (ORN)
May 19, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 20, 1863
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 21, 1863
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 22, 1863
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 22, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 23, 1863
J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)
May 23, 1863
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 23, 1863
Acting Paymaster George A. Sawyer participated in an expedition on the Apalachicola River on boats from the US Gunboat Port Royal, which resulted in the capture of the rebel sloop Fashion. Acting Master Edgar Van Slyck, who commanded the expedition, said 'I have the honor to state officers George A. Sawyer and William F. Raynolds rendered me all the assistance possible, both with advice and energy.' (ORN)
May 23, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 24, 1863
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 24, 1863
1st Battery participated in the siege of Port Husdon from May 24 to July 9, 1863 (Dyer)
May 24, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 25, 1863
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 25, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 26, 1863
J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)
May 26, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 27, 1863
1st Battery participated in assault on Port Hudson, LA (Dyer)
May 27, 1863
8th Regiment engaged in assault on Port Hudson, La. (see battles)
May 27, 1863
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 27, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 28, 1863
J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)
May 28, 1863
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 28, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 29, 1863
Edwin F. Palmer, 13th Regiment, wrote about 'camp life as he saw it' (more)
May 29, 1863
Lieutenant Commander Chester Hatfield, USS Brooklyn, was ordered to take a party ashore at Brazos Santiago, Texas, and capture a battery and four ships that were transporting arms. Among the party was Assistant Surgeon Charles J. S. Wells. (ORN)
May 29, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 30, 1863
1st Cavalry engaged at Greenwich, Va. (see battles)
May 30, 1863
Edwin F. Palmer, 13th Regiment, wrote about 'camp life as he saw it' (more)
May 30, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 31, 1863
Edwin F. Palmer, 13th Regiment, wrote about 'camp life as he saw it' (more)
May 31, 1863
Oliver A. Browne, 15th Infantry, wrote in his diary (more)
May 1, 1864
The stations of vessels composing the East Gulf Blockading Squadron included USS San Jacinto, Captain Greene, at Campeche Banks. (ORN)
May 3, 1864
Colonel Lewis A. Grant, 1st Brigade, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 5, 1864
Colonel Newton Stone, who had assumed command of the 2nd Regiment on 1 April, was killed in action at the Wilderness (Benedict)
May 5, 1864
1st Brigade (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Regiments) engaged or present at the Wilderness, VA through May 9 (see battles)
May 5, 1864
1st Cavalry engaged at Craig's Church, Va. (see battles)
May 5, 1864
First Sergeant Carlos H. Rich, Co. K, 9th VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 5, 1864
USS Sassacus, Lieutenant Command Francis A. Roe, suffered damage during an engagement with the rebel ironclad ram Roanoke and gunboat Bombshell at the head of Albemarle Sound, North Carolina. In addition to significant damage to the vessel, the crew suffered 20 casualties, including 5 dead. Acting Volunteer Ensign Edward A. Sawyer suffered a slight contusion in the engagement. (ORN)
May 5, 1864
USS Sassacus, Wyalusing, and Mattabesett engaged CSS Albemarle off the mouth of the Roanoke River as the Union sought in vain to regain control near Plymouth. (NavHist)
May 6, 1864
USS Wave and USS Granite City, lying at anchor at Calcasieu Bayou, Louisiana, were attacked by a battery of artillery and several hundred sharpshooters, and were forced to surrender due to the death or wounding of most of their gun crews. Onboard the Granite City was Acting Ensign Stephen R. Tyrrell, who had his arm shot off. Tyrrell later died in a Confederate prison in or near Houston, Texas. (ORN)
May 6, 1864
Confederate torpedo destroyed USS Commodore Jones in the James River, Virginia, one of several losses the Union suffered from torpedoes during the year. (NavHist)
May 8, 1864
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Fort Slemmer, Washington, D. C. (more)
May 8, 1864
1st Cavalry was engaged or present at Spotsylvania, Va. (see battles)
May 9, 1864
Lieutenant-Colonel John Coughlin, 10th NH INF, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 10, 1864
1st Brigade (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 11th Regiments) and 10th Regiment were engaged or present at Spotsylvania, VA through May 18. (see battles)
May 10, 1864
Colonel Thomas O. Seaver, 3rd VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 11, 1864
1st Cavalry engaged at Yellow Tavern, Va. (see battles)
May 12, 1864
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Fort Slemmer D.C. (more)
May 12, 1864
1st Cavalry engaged at Meadow Bridge, Va. (see battles)
May 12, 1864
Captain Dayton P. Clarke, Co. F, 2nd VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 12, 1864
Private William W. Noyes, Co. F, 2nd VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 12, 1864
2nd Lieutenant Augustus I. Robbins, Co. B, 2nd VVI, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on this date. (more)
May 13, 1864
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 13, 1864
The last of Rear Admiral Porter's squadron, after being trapped by low water, dashed through the hurriedly constructed Red River dams to safety below the Alexandria rapids. (NavHist)
May 14, 1864
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 15, 1864
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 15, 1864
The stations of vessels of the East Gulf Blockading Squadron included USS San Jacinto, Captain Greene, at Campeche Banks. (ORN)
May 16, 1864
1st Battery at Mansura, LA (Dyer)
May 16, 1864
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 17, 1864
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 18, 1864
1st Battery at Bayou de Glaze, LA (Dyer)
May 18, 1864
1st Battery at Yellow Bayou, LA (Dyer)
May 20, 1864
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 21, 1864
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Fredericksburg, after being wounded in the arm by a piece of shell. (more)
May 21, 1864
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 23, 1864
Secretary Welles ordered Commander Colvocoresses, commanding USS Saratoga, to proceed to Port Royal, South Carolina, and report to Rear Admiral Dahlgren for duty in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. (ORN)
May 24, 1864
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 25, 1864
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from Seminary Hospital, Georgetown, D.C> (more)
May 25, 1864
17th Regiment was engaged or present at North Anna, Va. (see battles)
May 25, 1864
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 26, 1864
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 28, 1864
The schooner Ariel, tender to USS San Jacinto, Captain Greene, captured the sloop General Finegan from Crystal River, bound for Havana. Captain Greene forwarded a prize list to Secretary Welles on 18 June. (ORN)
May 31, 1864
Newton Glazier, 11th Regiment, from his brother in Stratton (more)
May 31, 1864
10th Regiment was engaged or present at Tolopotomy, Va. (see battles)
May 31, 1864
17th Regiment was engaged or present at Tolopotomy, Va. (see battles)
May 31, 1864
1st Cavalry engaged at Hanover Court House, VA (see battles)
May 1, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery: On steamer - arrived at Mobile - orders for my release. I fail to see when Col. has made anything by arresting me as I did not have anything to do and enjoyed trip down river. He is a strict disp. (more)
May 1, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery: I have got a very bad diarrhea today. I am on guard tonight. (more)
May 2, 1865
Captain Greene, Lieutenant Commander Bancroft Gherradi and Carpenter George E. Burcham reported to Acting Rear Admiral H. K. Thatcher regarding their survey of damages to premises in New Orleans that were caused by shot from the USS Port Royal, while firing at the Rebel ram Webb on 24 April. (ORN)
May 2, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery: We received orders to pack up and be ready to start tomorrow morning at 4. (more)
May 3, 1865
CSA Secretary of the Navy Mallory submitted his resignation to President Davis at Washington, Georgia. (NavHist)
May 3, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery: We started at 7 this morning. We arrived the Appomattox at Broadway landing. (more)
May 4, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery: Our regt quartered on grounds of a rich plantation and my quarters in the kitchen of the mansion - went to Mobile - about city Bebel Gen. Dick Taylor surrendered to-day to Gen. Canby. (more)
May 4, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery: We started at 6 this morning and passing through Richmond and Mechanicsburg. (more)
May 5, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery: Same quarters - having gay time. (more)
May 5, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery: I was so hard up that I got into the Ambulance today and tonight I went to Walden and he gave me some pills. (more)
May 6, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery: Quiet - the regt paid off my pay $251.55. (more)
May 6, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery: We started at 4 and went out by Wilford Station to Bowling Green. (more)
May 7, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery: We have a real pretty camp here. I am feeling better tonight. (more)
May 8, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery: Went out by the battle ground and within one and a half miles of Fredericksburg turned back. (more)
May 9, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery: Sent money to several persons to-day. (more)
May 9, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery: I did not sleep any on account of my tooth last night. (more)
May 9, 1865
7th Regiment returned to Mobile, AL (Dyer)
May 10, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 10, 1865
President Jefferson Davis was captured by Union troops near Irwinville, Georgia. (NavHist)
May 10, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery: We started early this morning and passed through Dumfries (?) and camped about 4 miles from that place. (more)
May 11, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery: We had a very hard thundershower tonight. I slept in the ambulance as I have for three nights. (more)
May 12, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery: As Swan and I were going to put up a tent, the Capt ordered me to pack my knapsack and be ready to go to the hospital. (more)
May 13, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery: Went to Mobile - sent $50.00 to my father. (more)
May 13, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 14, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery: Visited by Ed. Hendry and Ed. Ayers - Fine Dining that my cooks prepared - good visit. (more)
May 14, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 15, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 15, 1865
Captain Greene, commanding Naval Forces, New Orleans, to Rear Admiral Lee, commanding Mississippi Squadron: 'The ram Stonewall is reported to have left Havana on the 11th instant, bound for Galveston. Please send down the Manhattan immediately, if possible, for protection at the mouth of the river.' (ORN)
May 15, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery: I got a pass and went out to my company this morning. (more)
May 16, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery: The 1st and 2nd division of Sheridan's cavalry were encamped near here. (more)
May 17, 1865
Colonel Holbrook, 7th Regiment, reported on the siege of Spanish Fort, near Mobile, AL (Reports)
May 18, 1865
Captain Greene, USS Stockdale, commanding Naval Forces, New Orleans, ordered Acting Volunteer Lieutenant Commander J. W. Smith, USS Bermuda, to take prisoners captured from the ram William H. Webb to Philadelphia. (ORN)
May 18, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 19, 1865
William Wells promoted to Brigadier General. (Crockett)
May 19, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery: ll officers of my Regt met to-day in our quarters - had enjoyable time. (more)
May 19, 1865
CSS Stonewall, Captain T. J. Page, was turned over to Cuban officials at Havana. (NavHist)
May 20, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery: Broke camp - went 6 miles below Mobile in camp at Magnolia race course. (more)
May 20, 1865
Acting Master Morton, commanding at Bridgeport, Ala., to Admiral Lee: Captain Forrest left here, 18th instant, to report in person to you. Yesterday, at Bellefonte, Colonel Norwood, CSA, officers and men, 202 in number, surrendered to me and were paroled.' (ORN)
May 20, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 21, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery: Jointed my Regt at Magnolia to-day. (more)
May 22, 1865
William Wells assumed command of the 3rd Cavalry Division (more)
May 22, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 22, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 24, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 25, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery: Govt ordinance depot blown up here (Mobile) to-day - Houses wrecked, people killed - I was in the city and in vicinity about one hour before the calamity. (more)
May 26, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 26, 1865
Captain Greene represented the US Navy, and Major General Ed. R. S. Canby the US Army at the surrender of Confederate forces of the Trans-Mississippi army and navy on this date. (ORN)
May 26, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 27, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 28, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 28, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 29, 1865
William H. Flint, 2nd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 30, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 31, 1865
Commander William E. Le Roy, US steam sloop Ossipee, to Captain Emmons, commanding Third Division, Mobile Bay, reports on the execution of orders for convoy duty. (ORN)
May 31, 1865
Eugene W. Rolfe, 3rd Battery, wrote in his diary (more)
May 12, 1909
42nd Vermont GAR Encampment, held at Burlington (Encampments)
May 21, 1919
52nd Vermont GAR Encampment, held at Rutland (Encampments)
May 12, 1920
53rd Vermont GAR Encampment, held at Rutland (Encampments)
May 7, 1923
Rear Admiral Franklin Cogswell Prindle, Sandgate, dies in Washington, DC, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. (Arlington)
