Henry Wilson Storey's History of Cambria County, V.II, p.305

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History of Cambria County, V.2

HISTORY OF CAMBRIA COUNTY. 305

forward some cavalry skirmishers, and then advanced Tidball's battery by piece, under a heavy fire, to drive off the sharpshooters with canister.
    This plan in a short time succeeded in clearing the front sufficiently to obtain position for other batteries, who opened on the enemy with great effect, having a direct fire in front and an enfilading fire in front of Sumner's corps on the right, and supporting the right of Burnside's corps on the left, the distance to Sumner's corps being nearly a mile, and something greater to that of Burnside's, my force being the only one in front, connecting the two corps.

    Capt. Gardner, Co. K, 125th Pa. Infantry:

    Monday, Sept. 1, 1862. The division (Company K) moved from Bull Run and encamped near Fairfax.
    Tuesday, Sept. 2. We moved toward Alexandria, Va., arriving on the morning of the 3d instant, and halted outside of the city.
    Wednesday, 3d. Moved to Georgetown, Md., and bivouacked in rear of Fort Richardson.
    Thursday, 4th. We crossed the Potomac at Georgetown, and moved to near Tennallytown, and encamped.
    Friday, 5th. The division moved to near Rockville, Md., and encamped.
    Saturday, 6th. We moved a short distance, formed a line of battle, and lay upon the field.
    Sunday, 7th. Lay upon the field.
    Monday, 8th. The 124th, 125th and 128th Regiments, Penna. Vols., assigned to the First Brigade.
    Tuesday, 9th. Moved to Middlebrook and bivouacked.
    Wednesday, 10th. Moved to Damascus, Md.
    Thursday, 11th. Remained in camp.
    Friday, 12th. We moved to Ijamsville and bivouacked.
    Saturday, 13th. Moved to near Frederick, Md., and encamped.
    Sunday, 14th. The First Division moved to South Mountain and bivouacked.
    Monday, 15th. Moved to Keedyville and bivouacked.
    Tuesday, 16th. Lay in line of battle.
    Wednesday, 17th. Battle of Antietam, in which th 1st Division (Co.K) took an active part, under General Mansfield, on the right.
    Thursday, 18th. The division lay upon the field in line of battle.
    Friday, 19th. We moved via Sharpsburg, to Brownsville.
    Saturday, 20th. Moved over Maryland Heights, down the mountain, and to near Sandy Hook, and encamped.
    Monday, 22d. Moved upon Maryland Heights.
    Sunday, 28th. We moved down the mountain, and again

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	HISTORY OF CAMBRIA COUNTY.	305
forward some cavalry skirmishers, and then advanced Tidball's battery by piece, under a heavy fire, to drive off the sharpshooters with canister. This plan in a short time succeeded in clearing the front sufficiently to obtain position for other batteries, who opened on the enemy with great effect, having a direct fire in front and an enfilading fire in front of Sumner's corps on the right, and supporting the right of Burnside's corps on the left, the distance to Sumner's corps being nearly a mile, and something greater to that of Burnside's, my force being the only one in front, connecting the two corps. Capt. Gardner, Co. K, 125th Pa. Infantry: Monday, Sept. 1, 1862. The division (Company K) moved from Bull Run and encamped near Fairfax. Tuesday, Sept. 2. We moved toward Alexandria, Va., arriving on the morning of the 3d instant, and halted outside of the city. Wednesday, 3d. Moved to Georgetown, Md., and bivouacked in rear of Fort Richardson. Thursday, 4th. We crossed the Potomac at Georgetown, and moved to near Tennallytown, and encamped. Friday, 5th. The division moved to near Rockville, Md., and encamped. Saturday, 6th. We moved a short distance, formed a line of battle, and lay upon the field. Sunday, 7th. Lay upon the field. Monday, 8th. The 124th, 125th and 128th Regiments, Penna. Vols., assigned to the First Brigade. Tuesday, 9th. Moved to Middlebrook and bivouacked. Wednesday, 10th. Moved to Damascus, Md. Thursday, 11th. Remained in camp. Friday, 12th. We moved to Ijamsville and bivouacked. Saturday, 13th. Moved to near Frederick, Md., and encamped. Sunday, 14th. The First Division moved to South Mountain and bivouacked. Monday, 15th. Moved to Keedyville and bivouacked. Tuesday, 16th. Lay in line of battle. Wednesday, 17th. Battle of Antietam, in which th 1st Division (Co.K) took an active part, under General Mansfield, on the right. Thursday, 18th. The division lay upon the field in line of battle. Friday, 19th. We moved via Sharpsburg, to Brownsville. Saturday, 20th. Moved over Maryland Heights, down the mountain, and to near Sandy Hook, and encamped. Monday, 22d. Moved upon Maryland Heights. Sunday, 28th. We moved down the mountain, and again