Amazing Detail About The March To Fredericksburg

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Feb 28, 2026

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  Union soldier’s 4pp letter written by Anthony Graves who served as a private in Co. B, 10th New York State Militia. In September 1861, he enlisted in Co. F of the regiment and was promoted to sergeant immediately afterwards. He was wounded in action at Hanover Court House, Virginia on 27 May 1862—the first major action of the regiment. He was then promoted to 1st Sergeant in August 1862 and was captured in action at Groveton on 30 August 1862. After he was paroled, he was commissioned a 2d Lieutenant in Co. G on 25 December 1862. He was then transferred to Co. F in March 1863 and promoted to 1st Lieutenant of Co. H in January 1864. He was wounded in the fighting at North Anna, Virginia, on 23 May 1864, and discharged for disability on 30 June 1864.Dateline; Bivouac of the 44th Regiment, Within eight miles of Fredericksburg, November 20, 1862 . In part,”The army is again on the move and marching on to the rebel Capitol once more as this is the third attempt. I hope we will be successful. We left Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 30th of October and marched to Harper’s Ferry—a distance of twelve miles. We laid at this place (of “John Brown” notoriety) one day and on the 1st of November we crossed into Old Virginia a distance of six miles when we camped for the night. The next morning we marched a distance of twelve miles to a place called Snicker’s Gap. A few rebels held the place but our advance consisting of a portion of General Sumner’s Corps, drove them out. ... Here General McClellan and General Porter was relieved of their commands. General Burnside superseded McClellan and General Hooker took Porter’s place. This great change created great excitement in the army for everyone placed so much confidence in him, but I hope it is all for the best. ... From Warrenton we marched to Warrenton Station and from there to where we are now camped within eight miles of Fredericksburg. It rained hard all last night and is is doing the same this morning and the prospects are that it will continue all day. Our company has been relieved of Provost Guard duty and the Captain and his command is with the regiment. We have the right of the line. The Captain is all the commissioned officers we have in the company. Lieutenant Zielman received a leave of absence at Warrenton to go to Washington to procure an outfit. His leave was for two days [but] he has been gone now five days and I can’t see what keeps him away so long. ... Father had better go and see Governor [Edwin D.] Morgan about the recommend and I think there will be no trouble in getting a position for that was one of the best recommends ever given to anyone. The commanding general’s name alone is enough to give me a commission. All that is required now is for someone to work in Albany. ... But let someone work hard in Albany and I think that it will all be right. I must close as the mail goes out at 2 o’clock. Write soon and give all the news. I wish I had my boots. Goodbye for the present.From your affectionate son, — A. G. Graves, Jr.
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