25th, Daylight, heavy firing at Fort Steadman. 6 a.m., ordered to be packed up. 4 p.m., advanced outside of picket line. Put up slight breast-works. Rebel charge repulsed. Took about 200 prisoners. 26th, 1 a.m., returned to camp and again put up tents.
27th, 10 a.m., on picket. Advanced picket posts to within 150 yards of enemy's line. No firing.
28th, Received orders to be ready to move at 6 a.m., the 29th.
The Last Move.
On the day that Lee arranged the assault intended to compel Grant to abandon his Petersburg Line, and thus raise the Siege of Petersburg, Grant issued the order for the movement of the 29th. Had Lee met with success on the 25th, Grant's program to end the War at this time would have failed.
29th, 6 a.m., left camp near Humphrey's Station, marched along Vaughan Road 3 miles, and formed line on right of the road. Advanced 2 miles and bivouacked for the night.
30th, 7 a.m., advanced in line of battle 1 mile and put up works.
31st, 1 a.m., moved 1 mile to left, and bivouacked for the night on Battle Field of 27th of November last.
April 1st, 6 p.m., portion of Regiment detailed for picket duty.