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1862 3 March 10

was received by our pickets from fugitives from the rebel lines, and a reconnaissance was made to Occoquan village on Monday evening (10) with 100 new under command of Maj. Walker. This reconnaissance and further news received from deserters coming into our picket line during the day, fully confirmed the truths of the reports, all of which were promptly communicated, as soon as received, to Div. Headquarters.- Today March 14 the regiment was put under marching orders: but it was not till Monday ( 17 ) that we broke camp and moved to Alexandria, where we embarked, with the rest of the division, on board steamers, the division now being under the command of Brig. Gen. Hamilton- Gen Hamilton having been promoted to command of the corps (corps d'armee) consisting of Porter's, Hooker's and Hamilton's divisions.- Tuesday Mon ( 18th ) the fleet of steamers set sail from Alexandria and arrived at Fortress Munroe Wednesday afternoon ( 19th ) and commenced landing troops. It was not, however, till the following day ( 20th ) that the steamer Canonicus, which conveyed or regiment, discharged her load. The division camped in regular order of brigade and regiments on the ground known as Camp Hamilton, between Fortress Monroe and Hamptons, and remained there several days, devoting its time principally to drill.- The baggage and camp equipment we were allowed to take on leaving camp on the Potomac, was by order, reduced

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1862 March 10

Left Alexandria

Arrival at Old Point Comfort