General A. J. Smith and his forces came up the bay on transports and now were in the front position of the 16th Army Corps. They had been skirmishing with the Southern soldiers in the front during the day.
In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, I hope to chronicle the daily life of my great-great grandfather, William Fleming. He served with the 130th Illinois Infantry. I also have a great-great grandfather, William Henry Ellis, who served with the North Carolina Cavalry. Unfortunately, I do not have much information about his service, but perhaps I'll mix in some of his story in when time allows.
Thursday, March 23, 1865
This morning the march resumed. Two companies were in charge of one team, in case they became stuck and needed to be pulled out. However, they soone came to dry rolling country and the roads became much better. They marched about 10 miles and went into camp in mid-afternoon.
General A. J. Smith and his forces came up the bay on transports and now were in the front position of the 16th Army Corps. They had been skirmishing with the Southern soldiers in the front during the day.
General A. J. Smith and his forces came up the bay on transports and now were in the front position of the 16th Army Corps. They had been skirmishing with the Southern soldiers in the front during the day.