08 JUN 1864 The Republican National Convention nominates Abraham Lincoln to run for President and Andrew Johnson to run for Vice-President. President Lincoln, nominated for a second term, calls for an amendment abolishing slavery. Congress forbids the private minting of gold coins.

09 JUN 1864 MORNING EXPRESS.

ALBANY, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1864.

Wounded in the 7th Artillery (113th) Regiment.

The following are reported among the wounded in the 7th Regiment—our 113th—Heavy Artillery in the recent battles:

Thos. Snyder, head; James O. White, shoulder; P. McCormick, thigh; A. A. Duck, arm; Sergt. J. A. Collins, back; H. C. Johnson, leg; John Conner, hip; C. E. Wood, thigh; S. W. Wright, head; J. S Ager, hip; J. J. Shock, leg; J. Noxee, leg; J Owens, neck; M. Smith, shoulder; H. P. Richard, hand; Thos. Canaven, foot; Lieut. Geo. B Smeallie, do; Lieut. I. Pitt, do; Lieut. Treadwell, do; Lieut. James Kennedy, do.

MAY 31—Chas. Vose, in head—killed by sharpshooter; Jas Herring, mortally wounded; Quartermaster Scripture taken prisoner.

June 1st.—Lieut. Treadwell, Co. G., wounded in left arm.

JUNE 3d.—Lieut. C. W. Hobbs lost left hand and bruised in the leg; Sergt. Tingue lost leg and arm.

Seventh Artillery.

The following are the names of the killed, wounded and missing in the 7th N. Y. Artillery, since June 10, 1864:

Killed—Sherwood Ball, Battery B; Charles Chitsey, __; Wm Snyder, C; John Strong C; Peter Remson, C; Henry McGill, C; James Reid, C; Corp Geo. Parker, D; Orville Jefferds, E; G. S. Lawyer, E; Sergt. John Luchesi, F; Peter Funk, F; Thomas Carey, F; Peter Johnson, F; C. L. Yearsley, G; William Dennison, G; Geo Isham, H; Wm Porter, H; ____ McDonald, H; John Reynolds, H; James Dolan, I; Sergt. John Canoll, K; Corp. Wm. Lamoreaux, K; John Palmer, K; Orlando M. Plumb, L.

WOUNDED—MAJ. E. A. Springsteed; Lieut. Robt. Mullens, A; Henry Forman, A; Jacob Weidman, A; Alanson Olmstead, A; Fabian Vinette, B; Chas. Springer, B; Isaih Gott, C; Alanson Fisher, C; Arthur O Neil, C; Sanford W. Tulley, C; John O'Connor, C; Mich'l Hilton, D; Jas. D. O'Brien, D; Peter Magnus, D; Henry Irwin, D; Color Sergt. W. Bailey, D; Corp Chas. R. Babcock, D; Henry Sims, D; Morris Louis, D; Wm Ulman, D; Lieut. Robt. Beadin, E; Ed. Murphy, E; James K. Corknard, E; John Dark, E; S. A. Smith, E; Alex. Bradt, E; Jasper Craft, E; Corp. Sylvester Smith, E; Sergt. Henry Coughtry, E; W. Wainwright, E; N. Cardin, E; John Lynch, E; Levi Simmons, E; Sergt. W. N. Van Amburgh, F; Peter Johnson, F; Spencer Hoffman, F; Wm. Cain, F; A. S. Waters, F; Casper __eigand, F; James Porter, F; Lieut. C. L. Yearsley, G; Wm Dennison, G; I McLaughlin, G; Lewis W Cornwall, G; Thos. Corcoran, G; Corp Peter Middleton, G; Chas Littlebrant, G; braPat Blackwell, G; Ed. McDole, G; G Cronk, G; Chas. H. Van Buren, G; Timothy Donovan, G; Pat. McEniny, G; Ed. Gibson, G; James Burst, G; Joseph Lanery, G; Jas. I. Sherwood, G; Homer Perry, G; Michael Costello, G; Lieut. Morton Havens, H. Sergt. John Burke, H; B. Russell, H; John R Bennett, H; J. H. Forrester, H; J B Pierce, H; John Quinn, H; Jas. Clark, H; Geo. N. Bowers, H; John Connor, H; Philip P Pitts, H; Ed. McDermott, H; John DEgroot, I; Sergt. Wm. Roberts, I; Corp Geo. Texter, I; Jeremiah Daly, I; Mich'l Garrity, I; Joseph Mc- Lean, K; Wm Myers, K; Chas N. Griffin, K; Capt. S L Anable, K; Lieut. H. M. Knickerbocker, K; Corp. Van Benssoten, K; J Slater, K; Drummer John Whipple, K; Wesley Bullis, K; John G Heins, K; Chas F. Carey, K; Peter Koone, K; W Hevenor, K; L Brescia, K; A. Hoag, K; S. Taylor, K; Conrad Katt, K; Leonard McCrossen, L; Jas. McCormick, L; Thos. O'Connor, L; Capt. John Ryan, L; Corp Eli Prescott, L; Martin Ackerman, L; Samuel Coffee, L; Alanson Finch (19 Jun 1864, at Petersburg), L; Martin Vaughn, M; Chas Robinson, M; Mich'l Frodert, M; E. B. Robinson, M; Lorenzo Murphy, M; Stephen L. King, M; Corp John Prexell, M.

Missing--Corp Ed. Green, A; Ed. Carter, A; Avery Bullis, A; John W. Fay, A; Albert Johnson, A; John F. Murphy, A; John Platz, A; Lewis Roppersburger, A; Jacob Tutor, A; Capt S E Jones, B; Lieut. Franklin Pettit, B; 1st Sergt. John P. Henry, B; Geo Evertson, B; Albert Soase, B; Ed. Penefeather, B; Chas. Barch, B; C Collins, B; H. Cook, B; Henry Foluer, B; John Butler, B; E Wade, B; Sergt. McCracken, B; John Castle, B; J. Riley, B; J. Armstrong, B; Wm. Armstrong, B; Robt. A. Wildes, B; Andrew Beher, C; Geo Clark, C; Roswell B Corliss, C; David M. Cook, C; Wm. Gilbert, C; John Hennessy, C; Wm Hazlett, C; Henry Mitche, C; Alex Robinson, C; Wm Rablie, C; Wm Talley, C; Lieut Christian Schurr, D; Peter B Mochin, D; Sergt. Wm H Prior, D; Corp A Hungerford, D; Corp John B Shulers, D; Corp Allen Jones, D; Wm D Pulver, D; G F Crounse, D; Wm M Bade, Geo Brightmeyer, D; Geo Carpenter, D; Hugh Esaley, D; Andrew Finley, D; Ed Haverly, D; Conrad Huber, D; Aaron Mason, D; Parker P Nichols, D; J W Oliver, D; J G Reinhart, D; Peter Springer, D; Wm Smith, D; Wm E Thomas, D; Thos. Tyrrell, D; Peter Vanderwerken, D; Bernhold Wrister, D; James Winn, Peter Yager, D; Capt N H Moore, E; 1st Sergt A B Hyatt, E; Sergt A Shoemaker, E; Corp C Van Allen, E; Peter Riley, E; Thos. Rogerson, E; Andrew White, E; Francois Lewis, E; Paul Missner, E; ____ Brower, E; ____ Lapham, E; Antonio Nicolini, E; Thos King, E; Jacob Ward, E; Jas Wallace, E; Jas Ledridge, E; Jacob Baker, E; Jas Nears, E; Joseph Spencer, E; Wm Mott, E; Wm Van Zand, E; Lafavotie Walsh, E; Stephen Smith, E; Jas Ebson, E; John B Craft, E; ____ Manoy, E; ____ Barrett, E; ____ Houghtaling, E; Geo Graves, E; Meyer Levy, E; Chas Murdock, E; John Wendell, E; Corp Chas Flacke, F; Corp Eugene Nichols, F; Geo Beadle, F; Wm Baldwin, F; Wm N Bates, F; Philip Jenkins, F; Geo Myer, F; Wm Osborne, F; Jas O'Meara, F; John H Rohan, F; Arthur Waterman, F; Martin Shimp, F; Andrew Varro, F; Richard Scapietor, G; Daniel D Taxter, G; Edliah B Gove, G; Mich'l Costello, G; John Mack, G; Geo Miller, G; Abijah Mashure, G; Homer Perry, G; Isaac L Purdy, G; Abram Storms, G; Jas Newman, G; Corp P N Van Ottendorf, H; Corp. Thos Folks, H; John Cusack, H; Wm C Chapman, H; Stephen Dwyer, H; John Flanagan, H; John Forester, H; Geo H Garfield, H; Isaac Gillett, H; David Hamill, H; Joseph Muset, H; Donald M Way, H; George Powell, H; John Quinn, H; Robert Rooney, H; Chas L Russell, H; Wesley Seblag, H; Geo H Smit, H; James Stone, H; John James, H; Jas Wilson, H; Wm J Yearsley, H; M M Findle, H; Norton Fist, H; Wm O'Brien, H; John H Dyer, H; John I Kent, H; Joseph Lefebre, H; Joseph Laferrier, H; Wm Mullen, H; Lieut James O'Hare, I; 1st Sergt This J Lyons, I; Sergt Geo E lefferts, I; Corp Jas Halpin, I; Corp Jonathan Russell, I; Geo M Drysdale, I; Francis Butt, I; Lawrence Brennan, I; Chas Brankman, I; _ F Brown, I; John Cochran, I; Jas Connelly, I; John D Groat, I; Mich'l Doyle, I; John Dolan, I; Freeman Gauthier, I; John Gilchrist, I; Jas Houghtaling, I; Geo W Hogdan, I; John H Hamilton, I; Wm Kehn, I; James Maney, I; Chas Mullen, I; Alex Nichols, I; Amos Rogers, I; Henry Smith, I; H Van Benthuysen, Ed Williams, I; Jacob Williman, I; Wm Smith, I; 1st Sergt J L _remple, K; Sergt. Ed Slater, K; Sergt Paul _usy, K; Corp E H Holmes, K; P Bird, K; _ Lamey, K; Geo Parks, K; I Westfall, K; ;_ Hart, K; M H Clark, K; M Shea, K; E Holmes, K; A Morrison, K; J Webb, K; H Wood, K; Hiram B Wood, K; J Udel, K; J Holmes, K; A Reinhart, K; P Stevens, K; _ Seros, K; J Sebilling, K; L Fish, K; J Myers, K; M Lang, K; M Cook, K; H Toedt, K; Joseph Saven, K; J Lucey, K; Martin Bird, K; D Willory, K; Maj Francis Pruyn; H T __, K; Corp M Lockwood, K; F Carpenter, James Brothers, K; BGeo C Woolley, K; Levi Duell, K; Thos Stafford, K; Lieut F W Mathey, L; 1st Sergt John N Locke, L; Sergt Jas Shotliff, L; Corp R H Morris, L; Corp F Spalding, L; Corp R O Sanford, L; J L Duntz, L; Jas Edwards, L; Thoedore Goodrich, L; Samuel Kimble, L; John Cahill, L; Martin Thompson, L; Henry Bel, L; C E Jerpleman, L; ____ Oliver, L; W McNamara, L; John McNichols, L; Geo McDonough, L; Thos McKernon, L; David Portman, L; Geo Montross, L; Thomas Rourke, L; John Rverson, L; N P Smith, L; Ed Shutes, L; C D Snyder, L; Jonathan Slawton, L; R B Arnold, L; E W Brown, L; Alfred Connors, L; Otis Warren, L; Lieut E S Moss, M; Capt Wm Moss, M; Wesley Flagler, M; This Clark, M; Peter Feeney, M; Lyman Gregory, M; Smith Griggith, M; Wm Maloney, M; Werner Morgan, M; ____ Murphy, M; ____ Potter, M; Terrence Riley, M; Peter Warner, M; Patrick Cox, M; Geo Allen, M.

12 JUN 1864

Lee made a momentous decision. The eccentric, one-legged Ewell lacked the stamina and aggressive instincts necessary for leading a corps. Citing the strain that active campaigning imposed on Ewell's fragile health, Lee recommended the general undertake "some duty attendant with less labor and exposure," such as supervising the defenses of Richmond. Jubal Early, who had commanded the Second Corps in Ewell's absence, assumed permanent command of the outfit. Lee immediately informed Early that he was to initiate a daring expedition, taking his corps to the Shenandoah Valley, defeating Hunter, and then sweeping north in a raid toward Washington. Lee's objective was to divert Grant's attention to the Valley and the defense of Washington. The scheme was risky, as Early's departure would seriously weaken the Confederate lines in front of Cold Harbor. But desperate times called for desperate measures, and Lee considered the gambit justified as an opportunity to regain the initiative.

Grant also made momentous decisions on June 12. Around 2:00 A.M., two of his aides returned from a reconnaissance to the James. They had plotted routes for the Army of the Potomac to follow to the river. Boats would ferry a portion of the force across while the remainder marched over on a massive pontoon bridge. By moving quickly, the Federals could steal a march on Lee and be well on their way to Petersburg before the Confederates figured out where they had gone. Grant was elated. He ordered Meade to leave Cold Harbor that night and begin moving toward the James.

Disengaging from the vigilant Lee posed a formidable challenge. The Federals had to slip from their entrenchments undetected and be well under way before daylight. To hasten the march, Grant decided to disperse his corps along different routes. Smith's Eighteenth Corps was to march east to White House Landing, board transports, and proceed by river back to Butler, retracing its route of a few days before. The Army of the Potomac meanwhile would march south. Warren and Hancock were to cross the Chickahominy River at Long Bridge while Wright and Burnside crossed a few miles downstream at Jones' Bridge. Wilson's cavalry division was to accompany the marching columns, one brigade clearing the way for Warren while the other covered the army's rear.

Warren received a critical assignment. Once over the Chickahominy he was to turn west and deploy near the crossroads hamlet of Riddell's Shop, as though intending to attack Richmond north of the James. From his position near Riddell's Shop, Warren was to screen from Lee the army's move toward the James.

ALTHOUGH NO FURTHER ASSAULTS WERE ORDERED FOLLOWING GRANT'S REPULSE ON JUNE 3, CASUALTIES WERE NOT UNCOMMON AS SHARPSHOOTERS WERE ACTIVE ALONG THE LINES AND RANDOM ARTILLERY FIRE COULD OFTEN FALL WITH DEVASTATING RESULTS. (BL)

After dark on June 12, Grant's massive force slipped from its earthworks. Bands played loudly to mask the withdrawal. Unlike the Potomac Army's earlier marches, the movement proceeded like a well-oiled machine. Meade's chief of staff Humphreys marveled at the absence of "interruptions or delays." At 1:00 A.M. on the thirteenth, Warren crossed the Chickahominy on a pontoon bridge and turned west as planned. Clearing the way for Warren, Colonel George H. Chapman's cavalry brigade encountered Confederate cavalry in force and drove them from Riddell's Shop. Crawford's Fifth Corps division pulled up in support of Chapman and deployed to block the routes to Riddell's Shop and across the nearby bridge over White Oak Swamp. Screened by Warren's infantry, the rest of Grant's force continued unmolested toward the James.

Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant standing by a tree in front of a tent, Cold Harbor, Virginia

Grant's crossing of the James closed the Overland Campaign and opened the Petersburg Campaign. Forty days of fighting and maneuvering had cost the Federals 55,000 soldiers and the Confederates 32,000. Put another way, Grant had lost 45 percent of his original force and Lee almost 50 percent. Never had the country witnessed bloodletting on such a massive scale. The period from May 22 through June 15—from the North Anna River to the crossing of the James—contributed substantially to the campaign's gruesome tally. Grant had sustained losses approximating nearly 18,000 men killed, wounded, and captured. Lee's casualties during that period reached slightly over 7,000.

The operations from the Rapidan to the James witnessed a gripping match of wills and guile between the war's foremost commanders. The battles around North Anna River, Totopotomoy Creek, and Cold Harbor highlighted Grant's and Lee's strengths and weaknesses. The Union general's strong point was his persistent, ruthless pursuit of Lee. He undertook a grueling regimen of maneuvers and attacks that kept Lee on the defensive and forced him ever southward, toward Richmond. But try as Grant might, he could not bring Lee to bay. And he committed the cardinal sin of underestimating his opponent. Cold Harbor was the debit for his impudence. The campaign closed, however, on a positive note for the Federals. Grant skillfully executed a complex maneuver by shifting his army to the James River, leaving Lee bewildered and advantageously positioning the Union army to attack Petersburg.

Lee, for his part, had deflected with consummate skill an aggressive opponent who at times outnumbered him nearly two to one. He beat Grant to the North Anna, parried him at Totopotomoy Creek, and repulsed him at Cold Harbor. But Lee's military combinations, although often inspired, frequently failed in their execution. Illness prevented Lee from springing his trap at the North Anna, and poor coordination caused forfeited opportunities at Bethesda Church on May 30 and at Cold Harbor on the morning of June 1. Lee's inability to thwart Grant's deployment across the James ranks as one of his major military disappointments.

Grant's crossing of the James and his investment of Petersburg that followed ended the grand maneuvers that had characterized the war in the East. Lee was to find himself locked behind earthworks in a siege he had labored mightily to avoid. At that juncture, as he had predicted to Jubal Early, the end was inevitable. It came ten months later.

13 JUN 1864 THE KILLED WOUNDED AND MISSING IN CO. C, 7th HEAVY ARTILLERY.—We yesterday received a letter from Corp. James Kesson, of Co. C, 7th Heavy Artillery dated June 13th, at Cold Harbor, giving a correct list of the killed, wounded and missing up to that date, which he desires us to publish, for the benefit of those having friends in the Company. Some of the names have been previously reported, but there are others who have not been noticed:

Capt J. A. Morris, killed.

Lieut J B. Reid, missing.

Searg't H. Lovell, Jr., missing.

Searg't A. D. Rice, wounded.

Searg't C C Palmer, wounded.

Searg't W. H. Vosburgh, wounded.

Corp E S Overton, killed.

Corp. T. Morton, killed.

Corp. Jas Stewart, killed.

Corp Geo Mavens, missing.

Corp. Robert Fisher, wounded.

Private W. Anderson, wounded.

Private F. Beardsley, wounded.

Private J Bartley, wounded.

Private Ell Benedict, wounded.

Private John Bowman, wounded.

Private C. Chitsey, killed

Private F Carpenter, killed.

Private J. T. Duffy, wounded.

Private S. Enos, missing.

Private John Francis wounded.

Private T. Flanigan, wounded.

Private F. Hebsacker, missing.

Private Jas Herring, killed

Private N Hickey, wounded.

Private C Jones, wounded.

Private J. Lang, wounded.

Private W. Michell, missing.

Private L. Morris, wounded.

Private J. L Murdon, wounded.

Private T. McAuley, wounded.

Private J. McCoduck, wounded.

Private W. Price, wounded.

Private G. Ronell, killed.

Private Jas. Risk killed.

Private W. Robinson, wounded.

Private John Reid, wounded.

Private T Renison, wounded.

Private E. J. Strong, misting.

Private P. Savage, lost arm.

Private J. R. Shea, wounded.

Private Martin Sheppard, wounded.

Private J H. VanZandt, wounded.

Private N. Williams, missing.

Private B. New, wounded.

17 JUN 1864 LETTER FROM MAJOR SPRINGSTEED.

HOW HE RECEIVED HIS WOUND—ITS NATURE—BRAVERY OF THE REGIMENT—THEY ARE ATTACKED FRONT AND REAR IN A CHARGE—A DEMAND TO SURRENDER—MAJOR SPRINGSTEED

REFUSES AND FIGHTS HIS WAY OUT—MAJOR MURPHY IN COMMAND—MAJOR PRUYN MISSING.

Camp near Petersburgh,

June 17, 1864.

I got a painful though slight wound in the small of the back. The ball came from my right side, and struck my belt, cutting my pistol off. This prevented it from striking me on the spine of the back, in which case I would not probably be able to write to you now. I am at the hospital now, and I think I will be able to leave it in a week at the longest. I was with my battalion for an hour after I was struck. I suppose you would like to hear of our movements for the past four days. After leaving Gains's Mills, we marched all night, and in the morning crossed the Chickahominy, and at 6 P. M. reached James River, at a point below Hain's Landing. We laid there all the next day, and crossed the river at night. At one o'clock the next day we marched again. I reached Petersburgh the day following. We formed line and advanced, under the enemy's works, under the fire of two batteries. No harm was done, however. We took our position about 1500 yards from the enemy's works; I remained there till 6 o'clock, when we were ordered to advance, and take their work We advanced to within fifty yards of their works, when we were compelled to halt in a ditch, which sheltered us from the enemy's fore. I was standing in the ditch, taking a view at enemy's works, when I was struck. At first I was amazed at being struck from the above point; but I soon found that the enemy were in our rear, and were firing at us. At this the enemy ordered me to surrender, but I held out for an hour, when the demand was again made by them, telling my men to throw down their arms and come in; that they would not fire at them. I ordered my men to remain in their place, but some of them broke loose, and did go in; the rest soon followed. I waited for some time, and not wishing to be a prisoner, made a dash through an opening left by the rebs. I succeeded in getting away, under a heavy fire. Col. Beaver, the Brigade Commander, was wounded, and the next commander killed. Col. Hastings is now in command of what is left of the Brigade, numbering 150 men and ten officers. Major Murphy is in command. Major Frank Pruyn is missing. I am not sure whether he is killed or wounded. It was a terrible day for our regiment. We lost very heavily in crossing the field, but the men behaved splendidly; and I have no doubt we would have taken the works, had it not been for stopping where we did, in consequence of some of the line giving way.

Casualties in the Seventh New York Heavy Artillery in the Engagements Before Petersburg June 16 and 17.

The following casualties (wounded) are reported in the Seventh Heavy Artillery in the engagements before Petersburg, June 16 and 17:

T. E. Prennette, Co. H; J D. O'Brien, D; R. Bradin, D; S. Smith, E; W. Oakley, I; I. Van Benchoten, K; W. Bullis, K; J. H. Forrester, H; W. Caddin, E; P Johnston, F; S. Hoffman, F; F. Vignette, B; L Murphy, M; A. Clumstark, A; J. Ryan, L; E. McDoll, G; A. A. Bratel, E; A. S. Natelman, F; J. Weaver, F, D. Gott, C; H. Gorman, A; I. Doran, I; E. Murphy, E; J. Whipple, K; P. Koon, K; Wm. Cain, F; T. C. Corcoran, G; E. B. Robinson, M; P. Magnus, D; J. G. Henis, K; G. N. Bowen, H; W. W. Dinwright, E; J. B. Pierce, H; J. Quinn, H; C. F. Cary, K; G. Crook, G; W. Heavender, K; H. Knickerbocker, K; P. Blackwell, G; T. Butcher, I; Lieut. M. Havens, H; C. Seletrant, G; E. Gibson, G; T. Donnovan, E; J. Croft, E; J. G. Cartwright, E; H. Felmley; N. A. Meeker, I; N. T. Frodish, M; U. H. Van Amburg; Maj. E. A. Springsteed, E; Prescott, L; J. Weidman, A; J. Clarke, H; H. Irwin, D; P. B. Middleton, G; G. Texter, I; _ Barker, H; S. A. Smith, E; P. Potter; P. Riley.

On Thursday detachments of the Seventh were sent forward as skirmishers, and while actually within certain portions of the enemy's works they were "gobbled up" by the Rebels. It is also stated that the flag of the Seventh was captured by the Rebels, but was recaptured on Friday by some of Burnside's men.

In connection with the casualties reported above, we append a note from Capt. James Kennedy, of Battery L, wounded and in this city, relative to the casualties in said battery previous to the advance on Petersburg:

ALBANY, June 20th, 1864.

Editor Morning Express:

In the list of killed and wounded in the 7th N. Y. Artillery, published in this morning's Knickerbocker, I find a number of errors in relation to the names of members of Battery L. Will you please copy our report from the corrected list I herewith send you. JAMES KENNEDY,

Capt., Battery L, 7th N. Y. H. A.

BATTERY L.

Privates—Patrick O'Brien, Geo. Lee, Philip Amerdorn, Martin Blake, Stephen Lent, Chas. Taffee.

DIED OF WOUNDS.

Thos. Sexton, James McCormick, Jacob Englam.

Sergeant—William Sands.

Corporals—Joseph Gautier, Jas. E. Austin, Wm. P. Bulger, Wm. Jones.

Privates—C. P. Hayner, John Hougstine, F. W. Hover, J. Kelley, E. Leroy, J. Leonard, J. Letterack, Henry Strope, George Stacy, Chas. Hilton, Chas. Simmons, James Smith, John Carnwick, P. Cummings, Wm. Watson, Chas. Brown, Wm H. Kilfoil, Wm. Leroy, H C. Duryea, Wm. Cooper, Abram Quick, D. D. Hulbert, Allen McKinney, Chas. Yeomans, James Terry, Jas. J. McGovern, Benj. Terwilleger, Joseph Watson, John Ryerson, Chas. P. Richard, William Strope, John Thomas, Peter Back, John Lawler, John McNamarra, J. M. Bemis, J. K. Paddock, Chas. L. Seward, Samuel Kimble, Charles E. Davis, E. Pendergrast, J. W. Terwillear.

Sergeant—S. H. Bishop.

Privates—Robert Fredendall, Hiram Hoffman, C. F. Wait, J. K. McOmber.

19 JUN 1864

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FURTHER LIST OF CASUALTIES IN THE SEVENTH ARTILLERY

-Lieut. Chas. McLellan, at present commanding Battery "L," 7th N. Y. Artillery, sends to Capt. Kennedy (in a letter dated June 19th) the following additional list of casualties in said battery. These names were not included in the list published by us a few days since. We are indebted to Captain Kennedy for a copy:—

Killed—Orlando M. Plumb, Jason K. McOmber.

Wounded—Corporal James E. Austin, A. T. Decker, Wm. Jones, Joseph Gautier, Wm. F. Bulger. Privates—Martin Ackerman, Daniel Gunnin, A. N. Roberts, Henry Beach, C. E. Jerolomon, John Ryan, Samuel Coffee, H. D. Kilmer, Daniel Shaunacy, Albert Cropsey, Leander McCrossen, James H Smith, James Edwards, Thomas O'Conner, Michael Stevenson, Lewis Flint, ____ Oliver, Merritt C. Van Tyle, Alanson Finch, Jerome Olmstead, Wm. H. Van Deusen, Richard Grant, Eli Prescott, H. H. Williams, Platt S. Westervelt.

Missing, and supposed to have been captured at Petersburg, June 16th—First Lieut. F. W. Mather, Sergeants Lock, Shotliff and James McFeatrich; Corporals Frazier Spaulding, R. H. Morris and R. O. Sandford; Privates R. B. Arnold, E. W. Brower, A. Connors, J. L. Duntz, T. Goodrich, Wm. McNamara, J. Mc- Nichols, George McDonough, Thomas McKernan, George Montross, David Penman, T. Rourk, Joseph Rothery, Charles Smith, N. P. Smith, Edward Shutes, C D Snyder, J. Slawson, M. Thompson, O. Warren.

Deserted—Charles P. Hayner, Robert Fredendall, Audrew Morris, Samuel Flack, Wm. H. Jackson.

The above list, together with the names published last week, shows a loss in this company, from the 19th of May to June 19th, of twelve killed, sixty-eight wounded and thirty-two prisoners.

Local Affairs.

Letter from the Seventh Artillery.

The following letter was received by Capt. Kennedy from Private Heaney of Battery L, 7th Regiment:

In the Woods, June 25, 1864.

I have been very ill for a week. I feel somewhat better to-day, and am in the rifle pits with the regiment. 'Tis hotter than a whiskey skin in dog-days; no water to be found for miles, except what is procured by digging. You know that I was as fat as a ramrod when you left. I now look like a lucifer match dressed in soldier clothes. Five hundred and thirty-one is the aggregate of the regiment, 287 for duty. Battery L has an aggregate of 26—11 men and 2 officers for duty. I think that is doing well for the time we have been in the scrimmage. As I do not like corn bread without salt, I got out as best I could, losing the heel of my "gunboat" in the attempt. On the 22d, the Division, while cooking coffee, were surrounded by the "Johnnys." Such a tossing of kettles and skedaddling you never saw. Capt. Maguire and Lieut. Dunning were gobbled. We are growing small by degrees and beautifully less. Captain, should anything happen to me, I hope you will direct my mother and sister how to procure my pay and clothing, the latter of which is stored in some government house in Washington. We have seen it rough since you left, and the boys one and all feel "played out." I had poor McClure's grave sodded before we left Cold Harbor. Col. Jack Hastings is commanding the Brigade, and Major Murphy the Regiment. It is rumored that we are to have some strange officer, for Colonel Hastings threatens to resign. Capt. Shannon and Lieut. Smith are going on a sick leave.

I remain yours, truly, HEANEY.

LIEUT. JOHN A. Heany.—We have received a letter from Lieut. John A. Heany, of Battery L, 7th Artillery, who says the regiment has improved in health and spirits during their late resting spell. He also says, "My last letter as printed, having been curtailed, reads thus: 'As I do not like corn bread without salt, I got out as best I could, losing the heel of my gunboat in the attempt.' This having no connection with the preceding paragraph, I would lead many to wonder what I got out of. I would state for the benefit of such, that when our regiment charged on the rebel works, June 10th, I, among other officers and men, was invited to t a k e Richmond, and hold Libby, but for the reason stated above, I respectfully declined.'"