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10th New York Heavy Artillery

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Note: This unit acted as infantry once in the field with the Army of the James.

Muster In: Organized by consolidation of 4th, 5th and 7th Battalions of Black River Artillery December 31, 1862. Companies “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” “E,” “F,” “G” and “M” were originally organized at Sackett’s Harbor, N.Y., and mustered in September 11, 1862. Companies “H” and “I” organized at same place and mustered in September 12, 1862.1
Muster Out: Mustered out at Petersburg, Va., June 23, 1865.2

Commander(s):
Lieutenant Colonel G. De Peyster Arden
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Major James B. Campbell
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Major Seneca R. Cowles
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First Offensive Order of Battle: Third Brigade | Second Division | XVIII Corps | Army of the James | Union Army4,5,6

Second Offensive Order of Battle: Third Brigade | Second Division | XVIII Corps | Army of the James | Union Army8,9,10

Third Offensive Order of Battle: First Brigade | Second Division | XVIII Corps | Army of the James | Union13,14

  • Commander: Lieutenant Colonel G. De Peyster Arden (July 31, 1864)15
  • Unit Strength:
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Fourth Offensive Order of Battle: First Brigade | Second Division | XVIII Corps | Army of the James | Union (August 1-15, 1864)16

  • Commander:
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  • Note: Moved to Washington, D.C., August 15, and duty there until September 27. Ordered to the Shenandoah Valley September 27. Battle of Cedar Creek October 19. Duty in the Shenandoah Valley until December.17

Fifth Offensive Order of Battle:

  • Not present at the Siege of Petersburg.18

Sixth Offensive Order of Battle:

  • Not present at the Siege of Petersburg.19

Seventh Offensive Order of Battle: Second Brigade | Defenses of Bermuda Hundred | Army of the James | Union Army20

  • Commander: Major James B. Campbell (December 31, 1864)21
  • Unit Strength:
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  • Note: Returned to Bermuda Hundred at some point in December 1864.22

Eighth Offensive Order of Battle: Second Brigade | Defenses of Bermuda Hundred | Army of the James | Union Army23,24

  • Commander: Major Seneca R. Cowles (January 31 & February 28, 1865)25,26
  • Unit Strength:
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Ninth Offensive Order of Battle: Second Brigade | Defenses of Bermuda Hundred | Army of the James | Union Army27,28

  • Commander: Lieutenant Colonel G. de Peyster Arden (March 31, 1865)29
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Dyer’s/Sifakis’ Compendium Info:
Siege of Petersburg Battles30:

  • Before Petersburg June 15-19.
  • Siege of Petersburg June 16 to August 15.
  • Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30 (Reserve).
  • Explosion of Confederate mine in front of the Eighteenth Army Corps. August 5.31
  • Moved to Washington, D.C., August 15, and duty there until September 27.
  • Ordered to the Shenandoah Valley September 27.
  • Battle of Cedar Creek October 19.
  • Duty in the Shenandoah Valley until December.
  • Moved to Washington, D.C., thence to Bermuda Hundred, Va., and duty in the Defenses at that point until March, 1865.
  • Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9.
  • Assault on and fall of Petersburg April 2.
  • Duty in the Dept. of Virginia until June.

Bibliography:

Siege of Petersburg Documents Which Mention This Unit:

Sources:

  1. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer (Part 3) ↩
  2. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer (Part 3) ↩
  3. SOPO Editor’s Note: Thanks to Peter Sneddon of Australia, who contacted me after finding Maj. Campbell’s gravestone in Melbourne. Peter is “part of a Facebook group here in Australia that locates forgotten war graves of Australian servicemen with the aim of continuing to have them remembered even well after their families have moved on.”  After some digging, Mr. Sneddon found that Campbell was scalded to death at the Melbourne City Baths. So after spending time as commander of the 9th NYHA, Campbell moved to Australia, and died a bizarre accidental death in his adopted country. There is a VERY interesting story here, one I hope to tell at some point in the future. Many thanks to Peter for providing me with this image, among others. ↩
  4. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer (Part 3): “3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 18th Army Corps, Army of the James, June 5-24, 1864.” ↩
  5. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 1 (Serial Number 80), p. 236: Indicates that the 10th NYHA had moved to the First Brigade, Third Division, XVIII Corps from “Fourth Brigade, First Division”, XVIII Corps, but no such unit existed.  Dyer’s Compendium indicates the unit had been in the Third Brigade, First Division, XVIII Corps from June 5-24.  More research is needed, but I went with Dyer’s Compendium for now. ↩
  6. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 2 (Serial Number 81), p. 555 ↩
  7. Volume 14 (Ordnance Returns for the Second Quarter, April-June, 1864); 10th New York Heavy Artillery Entry, Page 12; Summary Statements of Quarterly Returns of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores on Hand in Regular and Volunteer Army Organizations, 1862-1867, 1870-1876. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M1281, Roll 7); Records of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, 1797-1969, Record Group 156; National Archives Building, Washington, D.C. ↩
  8. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer (Part 3): “3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 18th Army Corps, Army of the James, June 5-24, 1864.” ↩
  9. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 1 (Serial Number 80), p. 236: Indicates that the 10th NYHA had moved to the First Brigade, Third Division, XVIII Corps from “Fourth Brigade, First Division”, XVIII Corps, but no such unit existed.  Dyer’s Compendium indicates the unit had been in the Third Brigade, First Division, XVIII Corps from June 5-24.  More research is needed, but I went with Dyer’s Compendium for now. ↩
  10. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 2 (Serial Number 81), p. 555 ↩
  11. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 2 (Serial Number 81), p. 555 ↩
  12. Volume 14 (Ordnance Returns for the Second Quarter, April-June, 1864); 10th New York Heavy Artillery Entry, Page 12; Summary Statements of Quarterly Returns of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores on Hand in Regular and Volunteer Army Organizations, 1862-1867, 1870-1876. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M1281, Roll 7); Records of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, 1797-1969, Record Group 156; National Archives Building, Washington, D.C. ↩
  13. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 1 (Serial Number 80), page 266 ↩
  14. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 3 (Serial Number 82), page 740 ↩
  15. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XL, Part 3 (Serial Number 82), page 740 ↩
  16. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer (Part 3) ↩
  17. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer (Part 3) ↩
  18. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer (Part 3) ↩
  19. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer (Part 3) ↩
  20. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLII, Part 3 (Serial Number 89), page 1127: “Organization of the Union Forces” (December 31, 1864) ↩
  21. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLII, Part 3 (Serial Number 89), page 1127: “Organization of the Union Forces” (December 31, 1864) ↩
  22. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer (Part 3) ↩
  23. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 2 (Serial Number 96), page 338: “Organization of the Union Forces” (January 31, 1865) ↩
  24. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 2 (Serial Number 96), page 752: “Organization of the Union Forces” (February 28, 1865) ↩
  25. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 2 (Serial Number 96), page 338: “Organization of the Union Forces” (January 31, 1865) ↩
  26. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 2 (Serial Number 96), page 752: “Organization of the Union Forces” (February 28, 1865) ↩
  27. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 1 (Serial Number 95), page 576: “Organization of the Union Forces” (March 31, 1865) ↩
  28. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 1 (Serial Number 95), page 593: “Return of casualties in the Union Forces commanded by Lieut. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, March 29-April 9, 1865” ↩
  29. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Volume XLVI, Part 1 (Serial Number 95), page 576: “Organization of the Union Forces” (March 31, 1865) ↩
  30. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer (Part 3) ↩
  31. “Letter from the 23d Mass. Reg’t.” Cape Ann Light and Gloucester Telegraph. August 13, 1864, p. 2 col. 4-5 ↩

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