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487 Series I Volume XLVI-III Serial 97 - Appomattox Campaign Part III

Page 487 Chapter LVIII. CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION.

marshal reports 705 prisoners. The medical director reports 819 wounded received in hospital. The number of flags not reported. I know of two.

JNO. G. PARKE,

Major-General.


HEADQUARTERS NINTH ARMY CORPS,
April 2, 1865.

SAMUEL HOOD,

Attorney-at-law, Sixth street, Philadelphia:

It pains me to announce to you the death of Colonel Gowan. He was instantly killed while gallantly leading his regiment in a charge upon the enemy's works this a.m.

JNO. G. PARKE,

Major-General.


HEADQUARTERS NINTH ARMY CORPS,
Avery House, April 2, 1865-2.35 a.m.

Major-General WILLCOX,

Commanding First Division:

Move Harriman's brigade at once to the position assigned for the assault at 4 o'clock, and direct him to assault at that time in conjunction with General Hartranft on Hartranft's right, in accordance with the general order. Let Harriman send a staff officer here to consult with General Hartranft.

JNO. G. PARKE,

Major-General.


HEADQUARTERS NINTH ARMY CORPS,
Avery House, April 2, 1865-3.05 a.m.

Bvt. Major General O. B. WILLCOX,

Commanding First Division:

Just previous to 4 o'clock headquarters will be moved to Fort Rice.

JNO. G. PARKE,

Major-General.


HEADQUARTERS NINTH ARMY CORPS,
April 2, 1865.

Bvt. Major General O. B. WILLCOX:

Two forts and 2 redans captured in front of Fort Sedgwick, and 12 guns. General Wright also successful on his front. Push forward as vigorously as you can.

JNO. G. PARKE,

Major-General.


HEADQUARTERS NINTH ARMY CORPS,
April 2, 1865-12.10 a.m.

General POTTER:

I wish you to keep the garrison in the forts and supports at the batteries.

JNO. G. PARKE,

Major-General.


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