THE LAST MOVE.

On the day that Lee arranged the assault intended to compel Grant to

abandon his Petersburg Line, and thus raise the Siege of Petersburg,

Grant issued the order for the movement of the 29th. Had Lee met with

success on the 25th, Grant's program to end the War at this time would

have failed.

29th, 6 A.M., left camp near Humphrey's Station, marched along Vaughan

Road 3 miles, and formed line on right of the road. Advanced 2 miles

and bivouacked for the night.

30th, 7 A.M., advanced in line of battle 1 mile and put up works.

31st, 1 A.M., moved 1 mile to left, and bivouacked for the night on

Battle Field of 27th of November last.

April 1st, 6 P.M., portion of Regiment detailed for picket duty.

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