Order
G. A. Seidel to First Lieut. George Mitchell, October 15, 1864
HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS,
Camp near Petersburg, October 15, 1864.
In compliance with Special Orders, No. 209, headquarters Army of the Potomac, August 5, 1864, I have the honor to report that this regiment was not with the army at the time of crossing the Rapidan. It arrived at City Point on July 19, 1864, was in camp near Petersburg, Va., and has done fatigue duty until it marched over to Deep Bottom on July 25 [26], 1864. Was armed on July 26, and crossed the James River again on July 29 and was posted on July 30, 1864, as reserve during the battle on the same day. I remain,
respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. A. SEIDEL,
Major, Comdg. Seventh Regiment New York Vol. Infantry.
First Lieut. GEORGE MITCHELL,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
Major, Comdg. Seventh Regiment New York Vol. Infantry.
First Lieut. GEORGE MITCHELL,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Northern Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: Camp near Petersburg. Summary: Major G. A. Seidel reports to First Lieut. George Mitchell that the Seventh New York Volunteers arrived at City Point in July 1864, performed fatigue duty near Petersburg, and served as reserve at the July 30 battle.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 40, Part 1
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