Vermont Civil War Timeline
February 12, 1862
7th Regiment mustered into U. S. service. (Dyer)
March 10, 1862
The 7th Regiment left 'Rutland for New York City, where it embarked on two old-fashioned sailing ships, ill adapted for the transportation of troops, with sealed orders to proceed to sea. Upon opening the orders, it was learned that the destination of the regiment was Ship Island, Miss.' (Peck)
June 19, 1862
Eight companies of the 7th Regiment, 'with three other regiments and a light battery, comprising altogether about 3,500 men, embarked on transports to take part in a foolhardy expedition against Vicksburg, conceived by General Butler.' (Peck)
June 19, 1862
7th Regiment was present or engaged at the siege of Vicksburg, MS through July 4. (see battles)
June 26, 1862
7th Regiment at Pearlington, Miss. (Dyer)
July 7, 1862
7th Regiment at Grand Gulf, Miss. (Dyer)
July 8, 1862
7th Regiment engaged mortar boats at Vicksburg, Miss. (see battles)
July 22, 1862
7th Regiment engaged in attack on Transport Cars, Warrington, Miss. (see battles)
August 5, 1862
The 7th Regiment 'took a conspicuous and highly meritorious part in the battle [of Baton Rouge]... In addition to other losses, it had the great misfortune to lose its beloved and heroic Colonel, George T. Roberts, who died two days later from wounds received while gallantly discharging his duties at the most critical stage of the action.' (Peck)
August 5, 1862
Colonel George T. Roberts, commanding the 7th Regiment, was mortally wounded at Baton Rouge, LA (Benedict)
August 7, 1862
Colonel Roberts, 7th Regiment, died of his wounds. (Benedict)
August 10, 1862
Report of Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler, U.S. Army, commanding the Department of the Gulf of engagement at Baton Rouge, La. (5 Aug) (Benedict)
August 25, 1862
GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. No. 62½, DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, reporting the death of Colonel Roberts, and criticizing the regiment for its actions in the Battle of Baton Rouge, La. (Benedict)
October 13, 1862
Letter from Governor Frederick Holbrook to Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War, demanding a court of inquiry in regards to Maj.-Gen. Butler's General Orders 62, criticizing the regiment for their action at the Battle of Baton Rouge. (Benedict)
October 23, 1862
A Board of Inquiry is ordered regarding the discipline and efficiency of the regiment at the Battle of Baton Rouge, published as Special Order 462, Headquarters Department of the Gulf by R. S. Davis, Captain and acting Adjutant-General. (Benedict)
November 15, 1862
Letter from Maj.-Gen. Butler to Governor Holbrook, detailing his actions regarding a court of inquiry into the regiment's actions at the Battle of Baton Rouge. (Benedict)
November 20, 1862
GENERAL ORDERS, No. 98. HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, New Orleans, November 20, 1862. Restores the colors to the regiment. Signed by George C. STRONG, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. (Benedict)
February 17, 1863
7th Regiment at Oakfield, Fla. (Dyer)
June 27, 1863
7th Regiment in action at Donaldsonville, LA (see battles)
June 28, 1863
7th Regiment in action at Donaldsonville, LA (see battles)
November 5, 1863
Corporal Lucius O. Wilkins, Co. B, 7th VVI, died of yellow fever cwa-rutland
November 17, 1863
Lieutenant Rollin M. Green, 7th VVI, died of yellow fever cwa-rutland
January 25, 1864
7th Regiment at Jackson's Bridge, Fla. (Dyer)
February 2, 1864
7th Regiment at Point Washington, Fla. (Dyer)
February 13, 1864
Lieutenant Frank N. Finney, Co. D, 7th VVI, returned to the regiment with 110 recruits from Vermont (more)
April 2, 1864
7th Regiment at Nix's Clearing, Fla. (Dyer)
July 15, 1864
7th Regiment In action at Gonzales Station, Fla. (see battles)
August 10, 1864
7th Regiment reenlisted veterans departed on furlough to Vermont. (Dyer)
September 27, 1864
7th Regiment at Marianna, Fla. (Dyer)
September 30, 1864
7th Regiment veterans on furlough departed Vermont for Louisiana. (Dyer)
October 4, 1864
7th Regiment veterans sailed from New York, bound for New Orleans, LA. (Dyer)
October 13, 1864
7th Regiment returning veterans arrived in New Orleans, where they would stay until February 1865. (Dyer)
February 19, 1865
7th Regiment was ordered to join General Canby's expedition against Mobile. (Benedict)
March 17, 1865
7th Regiment engaged or present at Mobile Campaign and Spanish Fort, AL, through April 9 (see battles)
April 9, 1865
7th Regiment at Blakely, Ala. (Dyer)
April 13, 1865
7th Regiment in action at Whistler's Station, AL. (Dyer)
April 19, 1865
7th Regiment moved to McIntosh Bluff on the Tombigee River, where they stayed until 9 May. (Dyer)
May 9, 1865
7th Regiment returned to Mobile, AL (Dyer)
June 2, 1865
7th Regiment departed Mobile for Brazos Santiago, TX (Dyer)
June 5, 1865
7th Regiment arrived at Brazos Santiago, TX (Dyer)
June 14, 1865
7th Regiment transferred from Brazos Santiago to Clarksville, TX (Dyer)
August 2, 1865
7th Regiment departed Clarksville for Brownsville, TX (Dyer)
March 14, 1866
7th Regiment mustered out, Brownsville, Texas. (Dyer)
