Marched at day break 8 miles to York River, for the troops to wash and refresh themselves, where one man and Dr. Downey of the 6th Reg't Penna. were unfortunately drowned, I mounted guard this day; returned that night to our former ground, I leaving the rear-guard of the army.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 6
Marched down to Bird's Ordinary, returned that night to our old encampment & miles.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 6
Marched at sun[rise] to Mr. Old Fields, Manœuvres retrograde and many, the troops almost worn out, Very hot weather.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 6
A wet morning; cleared up 10 o'clock.
This day we had a Feu de Joie in celebration of our Independency of America, After that was over the Pennsylvania line performed several mancouvres, in which we fired; had the thanks of the Marquis, The feu de joie was with a running firing from right to left of the army,
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 6
Took up the line of march at 7 o'clock on our way to Williamsburg (which I should be very happy of seeing). Proceeded as far as Chickahomony Church, where we lay on our arms till sunrise—6 miles,
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 6
At sunrise we took up the line of march for Jamestown, at which place the enemy lay encamped.
The first battalion of our line (the Pennsylvanians) was detached with a small party of riflemen, which brought on a scattering fire in front and on the flanks of our battalion (the first), that continued for two or three hours, between our Riflemen and their Yeagers; our battalion (the first) was then ordered to close column and advance, when we had information the 2nd and 3rd battalions with one of Infantry were in sight of us; we then formed again, displayed to the right and left, the 3rd battalion on our right and the 2nd on our left; being then formed, brought on a general engagement, our advance regular at a charge till we got within eighty yards of their whole army, they being regularly formed, standing one yard distance from each other, their Light Infantry being in front of our battalion. We advanced under a very heavy fire of grape-shot, at which distance we opened our musquetry. Then I received a wound with a canister shot in my left breast, but did not retreat until the whole of us retreated, which was very rapidly. Upon our retreat I felt very faintish, but the thoughts of falling into the enemy's hands made me push on as hard as I possibly could for about five miles, when I got a horse and rode to Bird's Ordinary, being 12 miles, where I arrived in the morning, 3 o'clock, my wound being very painful. List of the wounded officers of our line:
|
Capt. Cropley |
Artillery |
|
Capt. Jirnney |
6 Reg’t Penna. |
|
Capt. Doyle |
6 Reg’t Penna. |
|
Capt. Vanlear |
5 Reg’t Penna. |
|
Capt. Stake |
1 Reg’t Penna. |
|
Capt. McClelland |
1 Reg’t Penna. |
|
Capt. Montgomery |
4 Reg’t Penna. |
|
Lieut Herbert |
wounded and taken and immediately paroled |
|
Lt. White |
1st. |
|
Lt. Pierey |
2nd. |
The number of our killed and wounded and taken being 97 Rank and File.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 6
This morning dressed my wound, which was very painful, but a very slight wound. In the afternoon went to see our wounded officers and soldiers at Bird's Ordinary.
Capt. Cropley's wound being very painful to him; likewise Lieut. Piercy's, both wounded through the thigh. Capts. Stake and McClelland slightly, through the calf of their legs.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 6-7
Early this morning left Bird's Ordinary with our baggage, to join our troops, which then lay at Chickahomony Church. Marched three miles towards James River for camping.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 7
Continued on the same ground for refreshment.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 7
Marched at 1 o'clock P.M. to Holt's Iron Works; went a fishing to a small creek, where I see a cypress tree about 8 feet across the stump. Very elegant buildings, such as a grist and saw mill and a forge—14 miles.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 7
Continued on the same ground in order for the men to wash and clean their linen and furbish their arms, &c. (Charles City County.)
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 7
Marched at 7 o'clock A. M. towards James River. Roads bad—14 miles.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 7
Orders for cleaning ourselves and preparing for an incorporation, which was much wished for.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 8
This day the Incorporation took place, when our officers knew who was for the Southern Campaign.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 8
This day was taken up in crossing James River, when our supernumerary officers took their leave of us (where I saw the cane growing.)—8 miles.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 8
Marched at 3 o'clock in the morning for Chesterfield Court House; exceeding good water at this place. The ruins of a number of huts which the Virginians built for the use of their troops. An exceeding fine plain for the discipline and manœuvring of their troops—8 miles.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 8
Marched at 3 o'clock in the morning and encamped at Chesterfield Court House—10 miles.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 8
Marched at 3 o'clock P. M. to Cheatem's farm—12 miles.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 8
Marched at 4 o'clock A. M. for Good's Bridge, where we arrived early this day—10 miles.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 8
Continued this day.
SOURCE: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Publisher, Journal of Lieut. William Feltman, of the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1781-82, p. 8
