First Division, Fifth Corps, itinerary 1 May-18 June 1864
Itinerary of the First Division, Fifth Army Corps, Brig. Gen. Charles Griffin, U. S. Army, commanding.
[footnote: From returns for May and June.]
May 1.--This division broke camp near Rappahannock Station, Va.;
crossed the Rappahannock at the station.
May 4.--Crossed the Rapidan at Germanna Mills, and formed in line
of battle near Wilderness Tavern.
May 5 to
7.--Engaged in the battle of the Wilderness.
May 8.--Moved to a point near Spotsylvania Court-House; engaged
in various battles and skirmishes at that
place.
May 14.--Changed position to the left, crossing to the south bank
of the Ny River.
May 21.--Resumed the march southward.
May 23.--Crossed the North Anna at Jericho Ford, where an
engagement was fought.
May 25.--Advanced to Little River.
May 26.--Recrossed the North Anna, marching south.
May 28.--Crossed the Pamunkey near Hanovertown.
May 29.--Advanced to a position near Bethesda Church.
May 31.--In front of the enemy at Bethesday Church.
June 1 to
4.--This division participated in the engagements near Bethesda Church, Va.
June 5.--The command moved in the direction of Cold Harbor.
June 7.--Took position along the Chickahominy near Sumner's
Bridge.
June 13.--In the morning crossed the Chickahominy at Long
Bridge, and resumed the march for Charles City
Court-House the same evening.
June 14.--Reached the James River.
June 16.--Crossed the James River near Wilcox's Landing; resumed
the march for Petersburg, going into position near that place the same evening.
The division participated in the assault made on the interior line on the
18th instant. From that time up to the
present date the command has remained in front of the enemy at this place.