91st PA in September 1863

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August 1863	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	October 1863
August 1863	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	October 1863
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Throughout this month, the 91st was in the Third Brigade, Second Division, Fifth Army Corps, of the Army of the Potomac, with duty on the line of the Rappahannock. [Dyer, v.3 p.1604]

1	regiment was camped near Beverly Ford VA Lt Brass (C) led a detail on picket duty James Gordon (A) transferred to VRC John Dougherty (F) transferred to VRC (perhaps 2nd) 229 guns [orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
2	Sinex reported that Robert Gray (C) was "present for duty" Henry Clothier (B) discharged for disability Samuel Griffith (E) returned from hospital John Dougherty (F) transferred to VRC (perhaps 1st) Ralph Montgomery (F) deserted a second time, from Alexandria VA William Wilkinson (F) deserted from Fredericksburg MD cos G and E provided men for detail for picket duty, led by Capt Sellers and Lt Michaels received letter from Alpheus Bowman (B) about his reporting to the commanding gen'l of the department for duty 229 guns [letters and orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
3	regiment was camped near Beverly Ford VA James Clark (E) discharged on surgeon's certificate brigade hq issued order detailing men for the ambulance corps Robert Ellingsworth (E) George W. Keever (E) and William Collins (G) detailed to ambulance corps Edward W Fox (A) was serving as clerk at division hq sentences of a general court martial: John McCoy (D) to forfeit $10 per month for 3 months, and to carry a 30-pound log six hours per day for thirty days, along with his normal duties, and D G Leidheiser (K) to forfeit $10 per month for 3 months, and to work at hard labor six hours per day for 30 days, along with his normal duties regiment received general order from Adjutant General's Office Washington about the amount of transportation allowed in the field hq army of potomac granted leave of absence to Henry Francis [letters and orders] Sinex wrote to the provost judge, Alexandria, that no Abraham Smith belonged to the regiment [see letter, 10 Sep] 229 guns [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
4	regiment was camped near Beverly Ford VA the 91st supplied a sergeant to the brigade, in accordance with the circular of 30 Aug Robert Reese (K) transferred to VRC received letter about the retaking of the federal gunboats on the Potomac received letter about Col Gregory's health received order granting leave to Henry Francis brigade modified special order 85 about calls received order discharging Charles Roberts (G) John Donnell (I) present sick 226 guns [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
5	regiment was camped near Beverly Ford VA A picket detail was in place in front of the 146th NY at 8.20, but the lieutenant in charge did not report to the assistant adjutant general as he was supposed to Lt Shipley led a picket detail comprising 1 corp 4 men (co B), 1 sgt, 2 corp, 3 men (co F), 8 men (co E) Henry Largay (I) was ordered to return to his company for duty, because the pack mules had been returned George Crouse (K) sentenced to make good time lost by desertion, to forfeit all pay and allowances due and future, except for necessary food and clothing, and to work at hard labor 10 hours a day for the balance of his term of service 91st received an order from brigade hq about a detail of a picket 226 guns Anthony Rinehart, draftee, mustered in 118th PA [letters and orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
6	regiment was camped near Beverly Ford VA Alpheus Bowman's leave expired Henry Sinex (D) awol Robert Reese (K) transferred to VRC 226 guns [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
7	regiment was camped near Beverly Ford VA Matthew Hall's leave (due to wounds) was to expire [letter, 28 August 1863] Sinex reported on several absent officers, in response to a circular from brigade hq Philip Toushant began acting as John Donnell's cook Lt Carpenter led a picket detail from co D (1 sgt, 1 corp, 9 priv), I (1 corp, 3 priv), and K (3 priv) 226 guns [letters and orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
8	regiment was camped near Beverly Ford VA Thomas Speadman, draftee, mustered in co F EJ Maguigan's leave was to expire Francis Gregory (A) present sick Henry Zane (F) returned from brigade hospital Sinex wrote a long letter asking that 78 men in hospitals or on detached service be returned to the regiment (of 141 recorded as sick or wounded) the 91st supplied a sergeant to the brigade, in accordance with the circular of 30 Aug brigade issued order about transfer of pack mules and return of men in charge to their companies brigade changed time of signals Edward Flannigan (formerly of co.I) mustered out of 68th PA William Foote discharged from 60th PA 226 guns [letter] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
9	regiment was camped near Beverly Ford VA Joseph Buckley, draftee, mustered in 118th PA John Dasney, draftee, mustered in 118th PA Albert Deville enlisted and mustered in 118th PA Lawrence Mullen, draftee, mustered in 118th PA Robert Parks, substitute, mustered in 118th PA John Mootheart (B) detailed for duty in brigade hospital, relieving Robert Sinex Lt Michaels accompanied a picket detail from co C (1 sgt 2 corp 15 pvt) last day John Donnell (I) present sick Alpheus Bowman (B) declared awol 226 guns [orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
10	regiment was camped near Beverly Ford VA Patrick Condon, draftee, mustered in co A of the 118th PA (co. F of 91st according to some records) James Gahagan (D) discharged at Camp near Beverly Ford VA on surgeon's certificate Robert H Sinex Sr (D) discharged at Camp near Beverly Ford VA on surgeon's certificate David Skein (D) discharged at Camp near Beverly Ford VA on surgeon's certificate Samuel Swartz enlisted and mustered in 118th PA Sinex suggested that Jacob Fisher might be the deserter Abraham Smith Sinex issued a new camp schedule John Brown, substitute, mustered in 118th PA William Kressler drafted, mustered in 118th PA Isaac Kressler draftee, mustered in 118th PA Joseph Little, substitute, mustered in 118th PA Charles Wilkins, draftee, mustered in 118th PA received telegram about the capture of Forts Wagner and Gregg received special order from brigade hq about recitation in tactics by regimental commanders to brigade commander 226 guns [letters and orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
11	regiment was camped near Beverly Ford VA Henry Francis suggested that Abel Deihl might be the deserter Abraham Smith co A (1 sgt 2 corp 15 men) provided picket detail accompanied by Capt Faust and Lt Donnell received letter about Col Gregory's health 5th corps hq issued order about transfering men to VRC Thomas Smith, draftee, mustered in 118th PA 224 guns [letters and orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
12	regiment was camped near Beverly Ford VA William Dorsey (E) detailed for duty in ambulance Corps, relieving George W. Keever (E) [special order 78, HQ 91st] the 91st supplied a sergeant to the brigade, in accordance with the circular of 30 Aug Tayman forwarded Henry Francis's letter to Alexandria (see letter of 11 Sept) received letter about transferring officers to qm corps received letter about Matthew Hall's (E) health received letter about EJ Maguigan's (C) health received order from corps hq about transferring men to VRC received circular from brigade hq about furnishing sgts of guard for conscripts received circular from army hq about the reconnaissance to Culpepper Court House 225 guns [letter] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
13	regiment was camped near Beverly Ford VA Sinex asked company commanders to report all deficiencies, and any arms & accoutrements condemned by the inspector Sinex reported that all men had 40 rounds of cartridges; the regiment was short 2 bayonets, 1 lead cartridge box tin, and 1 cap pouch Isaac Knight (F&S)--leave expired Lewis Bond, substitute, mustered in 118th PA co E (1 sgt, 1 corp, 8 priv), H (1 corp, 4 priv), and G (3 priv) furnished picket detail accompanied by Lt Francis received circular from brigade hq about supplying deficiences in arms & ammunition 227 guns [letters and orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
14	regiment was camped near Beverly Ford VA Sinex responded to an pseudonymous letter attacking Alpheus Bowman brigade issued order about monthly inspection by aaag Alpheus Bowman reported for duty 227 guns John N Hawks (Navy, formerly co. D) discharged to duty on Ohio, from Chelsea Hospital [letter] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
15	regiment was camped near Beverly Ford VA co I (1 sgt 1 corp 7 priv), D (1 corp 8 priv) provide picket detail, accompanied by Lt Brass received letter about Alpheus Bowman's health brigade issued order giving detail of surgeons in case of battle Patrick McGovern, draftee, mustered in 118th PA 226 guns [orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
16	The regiment marched to Brandy Station, and halted for night. [Welch, p.503] John Trotter (G) may have died in hospital in Philadelphia PA (see 11 Aug 63)
17	The regiment marched beyond Culpeper, and camped there until 10 October. [Walter; Welch, p.503] James Closson was acting adjutant Sinex ordered that company commanders inspect arms and ammunitions at retreat parade or dress parade, when marching, except in rainy weather [see 'From the Army of the Potomac', Philadelphia Inquirer 17 September 1863 page [1]] [orders]
18	regiment was camped near Culpepper VA Joseph Budd (E) transferred to VRC Francis Gregory (A) had returned to duty from being present sick Benjamin Tayman (F&S) present sick cos C (2 sgt 2 corp 19 priv), B (8 priv), and H (5 men) provided picket detail, with 3 days rations, accompanied by Lt Maguigan James Closson was acting adjutant lt Shipley was relieved of command of co B and ordered to report to Capt Sellers (G) lt Brass was relieved of command of co C and ordered to report to Capt Gregory Edward Maguigan (C) returned to duty William Gilliland (F) reported deserted from hospital, Philadelphia Matthew McIllvany (K) reported deserted from hospital, Philadelphia received letter about deserters from regiments that had mustered out received letter about Isaac Knight's health 220 guns [orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
19	regiment was camped near Culpepper VA Lt Shipley assigned to duty as acting adjutant Joseph Little, 118th PA, on detached duty at Camp Chase 220 guns Alfred Dubois (118th PA) may have started detached duty at Camp Chase John N Hawks (Navy, formerly co. D) treated (apparently onboard Ohio) for phthisis [orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
20	regiment was camped near Culpepper VA Robert Recraft, draftee, mustered in 118th PA Joseph Johnston began acting as Horace Faust's cook co F (1 sgt 2 corp 7 priv) and A (8 priv) provided fatigue detail, accompanied by Capt Bowman and Lt Closson 221 guns [orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
21	regiment was camped near Culpepper VA Sinex reported deficiencies in arms and accoutrements cos A (1 sgt 2 corp 9 priv), E (1 sgt 2 corp 12 priv), and G (9 priv) provided picket detail, accompanied by Capt Casner and Lt Jones Army of Potomac hq ordered Benjamin Tayman to go to Dr Abbott in Washington DC for medical treatment Capt Charles S Brown certified various facts about the death of John Walter (H) 221 guns [letter and orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
22	regiment was camped near Culpepper VA Edward Gamble (B) and John Wharton (C) detailed as teamsters; Gamble may be a replacement for William Miller (C) Henry Larnay (I) detailed as teamster an order about Harry Angel (H) was issued Lt Michael was relieved from command of co E and ordered to report to Lt Francis (F) for duty; but this entire order is crossed out in the orders book Lt Kayser (B) was assigned to command co E; but the entire order is crossed out regiment received order for Benjamin Tayman to go to Washington for medical treatment hq military dist of Washington relieved Daniel Doster of duty there 223 guns [orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
23	regiment was camped near Culpepper VA John Jamison began acting as Edgar Gregory's hostler Justus Gregory relieved from duty with ordinance department and detached with brigade ambulance corps John Hoffnagle (C) regained from desertion Daniel O'Connell (F) returned to duty Isaac Goodman (F) returned to duty from absent sick Thomas Marple (K) returned to duty received letter about Matthew Hall's (E) health war department ordered Alpheus Bowman (B) discharged for dis[ability] and absence without leave 223 guns [orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
24	regiment was camped near Culpepper VA Gregory reported that no one wanted to join the artillery Adam Stitzman, musician, was detailed as [?] the regimental butcher and ordered to report to Lt Lentz RQM Penrose Forsyth (A) returned from absent sick John Barnes (A) returned to duty Justus Gregory (B) commissioned (but not mustered in as) 1st lt John Baker mustered in 118th PA Edgar Miller, substitute, mustered in 118th PA John R Smith, draftee, mustered in 118th PA John Falls discharged from US Navy 223 guns George W Davis discharged from 37th NJ [letter and orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
25	regiment was camped near Culpeper VA John Barnes (A) detailed with ammunition train Edward Gamble (B) and John Wharton (C) hadn't returned from their detail Philip Toushant may have become John Donnell's cook [but see 7 September 1863] brigade hq transferred men on detached service at brigade hq to division hq received circular from brigade hq suspending all action on McClellan testimonial Patrick Campbell (C) detailed as saddler 223 guns [letter] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
26	regiment was camped near Culpepper VA regained from mia: Franklin Clough (A), George Black (H) returned from awol: John Henry (E) returned from duty in hospital: Jacob Geisenhoffer (A) and Charles Willis (A) returned from hospital: Edwin Burr (B), Thomas Wallace (B), John Collins (D), Henry Sinex (D), Samuel Conrad (E), Joseph Prickett (E), George Hampton (E), George Young (E), J. W. Bender (G), Louis Happy (H), John Goodwin (H) regiment received order discharging Alpheus Bowman (B) 224 guns [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
27	regiment was camped near Culpepper VA cos D (1 sgt 1 corp 10 priv), I (7 priv), and K (2 corp 3 priv) provided picket detail accompanied by Lt Kayser received letter about Matthew Hall's (E) health brigade hq detailed hospital attendant to report to asst surg Lord 2nd div hosp brigade hq ordered change in hours of signals 230 guns [orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
28	regiment was camped near Culpepper VA William Price, draftee, mustered in 118th PA lt Carpenter co K relieved from command of co I and ordered to report to Capt Casner Gregory issued a new camp schedule J Jamison detailed as servant to Col Gregory [John Jamison was transferred to the VRC on 1 July 1863; perhaps this is David Jamison] co C provided 2 noncoms and 12 privates for a picket detail, led by lt Carpenter; a note in the orders book suggests they were not used Lewis Happy (H) detailed as nurse in div. hosp. 230 guns [orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
29	regiment was camped near Culpepper VA Gregory reported that two enlisted men were employed as cooks, and one as a hostler John Wharton (C) detailed as teamster 230 guns [letter] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]
30	regiment was camped near Culpepper VA cos C (1 sgt 2 corp 17 priv) and F (3 priv) provided picket detail, accompanied by lt Michaels John Stephens (C) transferred to VRC William Findley (F) transferred to VRC William McMichaels (F) transferred to VRC Frederick Lehman (G) transferred to VRC at Washington DC David McNeely (H) transferred to VRC received circular from army hq about rations in knapsacks being consumed Eli Sellers (G) present sick 228 guns [orders] [for more information, see consolidated morning report]