T. Stevens to K. E. N. Whittier, July 15, 1864

Sir : I have the honor to report that in the engagement at Brightwood, Md., on the night of the 12th instant, the following casualties occurred in my command: Sergt. Joseph M. Wood, acting lieutenant, Company B, wounded in left shoulder severely ; Private Walter Harrup wounded in left eye severely. ; f

The action was fought near the ground occupied by our regiment during the summer of 1861. Fort Slocum, built by the Second Rhode Island Voiunteers, assisted with its heavy guns. We are now following the retreating rebels, who recrossed the river near

this point last night. K. H. RHODES,

Captain, Comdg. Second Rhode Island Volunteers.

Brig. Gen. E. C. MauRan, Adjutant-General, Rhode Island.

Report of Capt. Greenleaf T. Stevens, Fifth Maine Battery, of operations July 13-31.

HEADQUARTERS FirTH MAINE BATTERY, September 16, 1864.

The battery arrived in Washington and reported at artillery head. quarters at. Crystal Spring at 2 o’clock on the morning of the 13th. From July 16 to July 31 the battery participated in the general operations of the corps, marching to Snicker’s Gap, via Poolesville, White’s Ford, and Leesburg, and returned to Georgetown by way of Leesburg and Chain Bridge, and from thence to Monocacy, Frederick, and Harper’s Ferry, returning to Frederick on the 31st, where we found ourselves in camp at 3 p. m.

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a Lieut. Charles O. Hunt, prisoner. 6 Wounded.

The pick and the shovel have been extensively used in the battery, and have been found instrumental in saving our men.

Most

respectfully submitted.