Adams County, Illinois - Chapter 10: Abbreviations, 1879

Chapter 10: Abbreviations

lOth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, 3 months service, was organized at Cairo. 111., April 29, 1861. Companies A and E departed for the field from Quincy, Api;il 27, 1861 .

The 10th Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organised and muHtered into the United States service at Cairo. Illinois, April 29th, 1801. by Capt. Pope; B. M. PrentiHs, Colonel: James D. Morgan Lieutenant- Colonel, and Charles H. Adams Major. It was composed of seven companies of infantry and three of artillery. These companies had been at Cairo since the 20th, earrisoning the place.

The regiment remained at Cairo during the three months" service during which time expeditions were made to the rear of Columbus, in June, and to Benton, Mo., in July.

The regiment was mustered into the United States Bervice for three years, July 29, 1861, by Capt. T. G. Pitcher, and remained at Cairo and Bird's Point during the winter, taking part in January, 1862, in the movement made by Gen. Grant to the rear of Columbus.

March Ist, in connection with the 7th Cavalry it scattered Jeff. Thompson's euerrillas at Sykestown, Mo., taking several prisoners and t^fo guns. During the month it was sent to Gen. Pope's army at New Madrid

On the nlsht of the 12th it advanced on New Madrid, driving in ihe enemy's pickets, at right shoulder shift arms, and without returning a shot. Before morning earth-works wre thrown up, and fi,ur guns planted uuderthe fire of five gun-ooats, and Ports Thompson and Pillow. Their loss was one captain and two men killed. New Madrid was evacuated that night.

On the night "f April 7th, the regimeat cotsed the river below New Madrid, and intercepted the retreating forces from Island No. 10, causing the surrender at Tiptonville, of Gen. Mackall and 2,500 men, and securing a large amount of artillery and email arms. The movement resulted in th capture of over 6,000 prisoners. I3th of Apri to Fort Pillow; 18i,h returned, and passing up the Tennessee river, landed ai Hamburg, April 24th. Took part in all the contests of Geu. Pope's army In moving on Corinth, and on the 3d of May. was under Are of the wi)rk8 of Corinth. After struggling through the Pour Mi e Swamp on the 3d, they hdd a i rii^k skirmish, capturing 15 and killing 30 of the enemy. The reeiment's loes was one kilkd and five wounded.

Col. Smi h 'ook command of the brigade. ' The reginient lay at Big Springs, daring the months of Ju ^e and July, and on the 21«t of July, marched to TuHcumbia. Thence, under Gen Palmer, as Division Comminder. marchea ria Florence, Athens and Columbia to Nashville. Lost by guerlillas, five men killed. Reaching Nashville on the 12th of Septemb. r, remaining during the block ide. Participated in the repulse of the enemy. November 5th. lost. 2 killed.

Were assigned to Mitchell's Division, Thomas Corps. Army of the Cnmherland, and remained in NashviLe nntil July. 1863, and were then placed in Smith's Briirade, Morgac's Divi.->ion, Granger's Reserve Corps.

Marched July 20th to New Fosterviile, and on the a4rh of August, to Bridgeport, Alabama, via Shelbyville, Columbia. Athens, Huntsviile and Stephenson, October 1st to SequatcViie Valley, and in connection with McCook's Calvary Division, drove Wtxeeler's Cavalry from the valley.

From thence, on the 24th of Ociober, in Morgan's Brigade, Davis' Division. Palmer's 14th Army Corps, to igos Ferry, on the Tennessee, thence to Caldwells.

November 24th, crossed on pontoons, supporting Gen. Sherman's attack on the left of Mission Ridge. Pursued, on the 26th, Hardee's retreating column, who were brought to bay at Caickamauga Station; captured 20 of their rear guard. Followed the retieating tneiuv as far as Riuggold; tbence moved ria Cleveland, Charleston, Loudon, and Morgantown, to within 15 miles of Knoxvillf ; thence to Columbus, on the Hiawassie river. Returning to Chattanooga, went into winter quarters in the rear of Rossville, Georgia.

1865 the 10th regiment lay at Beaufort, S. C. from January 9th to the 13th, when it moved with the division (blower's First Divison) to Pocotaligo, on the Charleston aud Savannah R. R. Remained ihere until the 30th. attempting, on the 20th and 26th to cross the Salkahatchie. but fail'ng on account of high water. On the 30th it moved up on the right bank of the river, and effected a crossing at River's bridge on the 3d, with a loss of 40 men. The Third

Brisrade to which the 10th was attached, being in the advance, and losing about 125 men. The crossing was diflleult and obstlnantly contested, the swamps, a mile wide, and with many streams to cross, the water ice-cold, and from one to five feet deep. The regiment was in it from 7 A. M., till dark. Gen. Howard, who was present pronounced it "the btst thing of the war." The regiment marched to Midway, on the Augusta and Charleston R. R., crossing South Edi^to at Binicker's bridge, throwing a pontoon over the river in the face of the enemy, and wading after dark, over one-third of a mile through the " lake," took the position of the enemy in the flank, drove them from their entrenchments and captured several prisoners and one caisson.

Passing with the army through Orangeburg to Columbia. Winnsboro and Cheraw, skirmishing and destroying railroads etc, marched thence to Fayetteville, on March 11th, th^re the regiment was detached to lay a pontoon biidge over Cape Fear River, which was done and lodgt^ment t ffected for a brigade on the opposite bank. Tbe enemy's cavalry was driven back with a loes to them of one Lieutenant and Ave men killed. Thence, with renewed skirmishing, the regiment pushed towards Goldsboro, and when the 14th Corps was attacked at Bentonville, the regiment joined it by a forced night march and took part in the battle of the 20th and 21st On the latter day oar division, with the 64th Illinois Sharpshooters on the tkirmishline, got in on Johnson's rear and captured pa't of his headquarters' material. The divi-ion ti which the 10th Ills, belongedl successfully resisted the attack of Hardee's whole corps. The loss of the regiment on this occasion was about 61, and of the nrigade over 100. being one-fourtb of th ' loss of the whole Army ol Tennessee. The enemy evacuating during the night, the next day the regiment moved to bioldsboro, thence to Baleigh. Af.er Johnson's surrender, to Richmond, Fredericksburg and Washington, where the regiment participated in the grand review.

They proceeded on the 4th of June to Louisville, Ky., and were mustered oat of the U. S. service July 4th, 1865, receiving their final discharge and pay on Julv llth, 1865, at Chicago, JlLnois.

During this campaign the regiment was commanded by Lieut. Colonel David (iillespie. Third Brigade by Brevet Brigadier Gen. Tillson. First Division Major General J. A. Mower, until Goldsnoro, and afterwards by Brevet Major Gen M. F. Force. 17th Army Corps, Major Gen. b'rank P. Blair, commanding Army of tne Tennessee, Major Gen.O. O. Howard, command. ng.

This ends the roll of Company C, but there is added to this a notice of some changes in the company. All of the above-named who re-enlieted. Jan. Ist, 1864, were mustered out July 4, 1865.

The 16th Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized and mustered into United States service at Quincy, 111., under the " lOtQ Regiment Act," on 24th May, 1861. It was mustertd in by Capt. T. (t. Pitcher, U. S. A., June 12, 1861, moved to Grand River as railroad guard : after which it was scattered along the road as a guide. July 10, was attacked at Monroe Station by 1,600 rebels; the regiment held Its position until reinforced, when the enemy fled. On the 16th, lost two men killed, and two wounded at Caldwell's Station. Aug. 20th. moved under Gen. Hurlbut to Kirkwell, and in pursuit ot Gen. Greene arrived at Hornywell, Sept. let.

Sept. 10, ordered to St. Joe, Mo. On the 14th, together with the 3d Iowa Infantry, bad a skirmish at Plaite City. On the 11th returned lo St. Joe.

Jan. 27, ordered to Budd's Point, Mo. March 3d, ordered to New Madrid ; were attached to the Army of the Mississippi. Second brigade, Col. Jas. D. Morgan; First Divisioii, Brig. Gen. E. A. Paine.

Ou the evening of the 12th of March, the 10th and 16rh Illinois Volunteers were thrown forward and erect'-'d a line of breastworks, mounting four heavy guns witnin one-half a mile of the enemy's works,

April 7 wer*) loaded on opposite side of the Mississippi river with the lOtn Illinois, and followed tue retreating enemy to Tiptonville, Tenn., where 5,000 prisoners were captured, besides artillery, small arms and ammunition. April 9. returned to New Madrid: 13th, embarked to Osceola, Ark. ; 17th, embarked for Hamburg, Tenn., and arrived on 22d. Participat' d in the siege of Corinth. After evacuation pursued the enemy to Booueville; Tune 12, returned to camp at big .-springs.

July 20, moved to Tuscumbia: 29th. crossed the river at Florence, oept. 15th, arrived at Nashville; seventeen days march with continued guerilla fighting; garrisoned Edgefield, guarding railroad bridge. Nov. .5th, was attacked by rebel Gen. Morgan, who was repuistd, leavinsr many dead upon the field; the I6th, loss, one killed and five wounded, including Capt. Rowe ; mustered out, July 8, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. ; arrived at Camp Butler, July 10, 1865, for final payment, and discharge.

Adams Cotjntt War Record

Cahll Jeremiah, e Jan. 7, 1865, never reported. Delany Pat. e Jan. 7,' 1865, never reported. Fennan Pat. e Jan. 7. 1865. never reported. Fogarty Michael, e Jan. 11. 1865, never reported. Hopkins Jno. e Jan. 11, 1865, never reported.

Jiecruits. Buckley Wm. failed to report at re-orgauization. Gilbert Jno. failed to report at re-organization. McLaugiilin Jno. kid. at Lexington, Sept. 21,'tjl. Smith Thos. failed to report at re-organization.

It was organized at Camp Butler, with only seven companies, Aug. 10, 1861. and ordered to Jacksonville as a part of Brig. Gen. John A. McClernand's Brigade. Sept. Ist, ordered to Cairo, where the remaining companies joined. It was engaged in the battle of Belmont, Nov. 7, 1861, where it took quite a prominent part and lost severely. March 14,1862, formed apart of the " Mississippi Flotilla; " started down the river and remained during the siege of Island No. 10. The '27th was the first to land on the island. Was engaged in the siege of Corinth and battle of Farmington, May 9, 1863; pursued the enemy to Booneville.

July, 1863, ordered to laka: guarded the Memphis and Charleston railroad. Remained in Nashville during the time it was cut oflf from communications with ine north. Distinguished itself in the advance from Nashville, and in the battli of Stone River. Engaged in the battles of Shelbyville, Tullahoma, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Rocky Face Ridge, Kesaca, Adairsville, near Dallas, near Pine Top Mountain, Mud Creek, Kenesaw Mountain, Peacn Tree Creek.

The 50th Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized at Quincy, 111., in the month of August, 1861, by Col. Moses M. Bane, and mustered into United States service Sept. 12, 1861, by Capt. T. G. Piicher,

October 9th moved to Hannibal, Mo., from there to Chillicothe, and on November 27th reported to Col. R. F.Smith, commanding port at St. Joseph, Mo.

Jan. 21. 1862, the regiment was ordered to Cairo, 111., and from thence to Smithland. Ky., vyhere the regiment reported to Col. Lauman on January 28th.

February 6th marched to Fort Henry. On the 12th the regiment formed a part of Col. John Cook's third brigade of the second division and moved against Fort Donelson, and took an active part in the battles of the 13th, 14th and 15th.

March 25th ordered to Pittsburgh Landing, arriving on the 3l8t. Engaged in the battle of Shiloh, April 6th and 7th. Engaged at the siege of Corinth, May, 1862, pursued the enemy as far as Ruckersville, Miss., and returned to Corinth, October 12th. December 18th went on a scout to Lexington, Tenn., 27th moved toward Town Creek and fought the enemy under Gen. Forrest on the 28th, nest day returned to Tuscumbia. and on the 3d of May arrived at Corinth. October 11th Gen. Dodge, commanding left wing 16th army corps, ordered the brigade. Col. Bane commanding, to Lagrange, Tenn. November 6th moved to Ea3tport and crogst-d the Tennessee river at midnight. Passed through Waterloo on the 7th, Lauderdale and Lexington on the 10th, Pulaski on the 12th and camped at Lynnville. November 17th the regiment was mounted by order of Maj. Gen. Dodge. Jan. 1, 1864, three-fourths of the men of the regiment re-enlisted and were mustered January 16th and went to Quincy, 111., on the veteran's furlough. February 28ih moved from Quincy, and March 5th arrived at Lynnville, taking part in all the battles. June 20th Col. Bane having resigned, Brig. Gen. Wm. Vandever took command of the brigade. October 4th took cars for Aitoona, arriving at midnight. At daylight skirmishing commenced and by 10 o'clock the whole force was llercely engaged with Hood's army. The enemy was repulsed. The regiment lost eighty-seven killed, wounded and missing. Lieut. Col. Hanna and Asst. Surgeon A. G. Pickett 'were wounded. October 13th Lieut Col. Hurlbnt, commanding brigade, and Capt. Horn, commanding regiment, moved out on Cave Spring road and met the enemy six miles out with two pieces of artillery. It drove them four miles and returned to RomCj Ga. Nov. 10, 1864, moved toward Atlanta, 15th left Atlanta, and on the 27th entered Savannah. Jan. 27, 1865, moved up the Savannah river, crossing at Sister's Ferry on Fel)ruary 4Lh. On the 20th and 2l8t fought the enemy at Bentonville, and on the 24th marched throut;h Goldsboro. April 10th Col. Hanna. commanding brigade, moved to Raleigh, 16th moved to Morrisville, and on surrender of Johnson returned to Raleigh. Returned to the East, and on May 24th natticipated in the grand review at Washington, D. C. June 3d went to Louisville, Ky., arriving on the 8th. July 3d, In the prize drill between the 63d Illinois, 7th Iowa Infantry, and 50th Illinois, the regiment won the prize banner. July 13th were mustered out of the United States service by Capt. W. B. Guthrie, 81st Ohio Volunteers, A. C. M. Arrived at Camp Butler, 111., July 14, 1865, for final payment and discharge.

as corpl. Cheny Jasper, e Aug. 20, '61, disd. Aug. 3, '64, to enlist as hospital steward in U. S. army. Cougar Wilson, e Aug. 20, '61, wounded, absent at

Drafted and ,Sul)stituted Recruits. MaGee Chas. e Dec. 30, 1804, sub. never joined Co. Phillips Louis, m o July 23, 1865. Quinu Jno. e Dec. 3, 1864, sub. never joined Co. Switzer Francis, e Dec. 3, '64, sub. never joined Co.

The Seventy Eighth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized in Shawneetown. 111., on the 2t)th of August, istie, and was mustered into the service of the United States at the same ))lace. on the eM of Sept. ISia. While'stationed at Shawneetown the 7Sth made a number of scouts into Kentucky, which State was then infected by guerrilla bands, and Adam Johnson's rebel cavalry. Feb. --!, ISi;:;, the Regiment moved to Memphi.-*, Tenn., arriving on the 1th, and went immediately into camp three miles southeast of the city, where tile regiment performed picket duty. ,\prir~;Cd, moved out with an expedition to Hernando, Miss., returning the xJlth. While stationed at Memphis the Regiment was engaged in several scouts. May 10th, embarked on board transports for Vicksburg, Miss., and reached Young's Point on the 11th. On the ~'l8t crossed the river at Warrenton, Miss., arriving in the rear of Vicksburg on the morning of the -22(1, occupying (that day and the next) a position on the left ol our line. On the 34th, part of the Regiment was ordered back to Warrentown, which post was guarded by them until the 24th of June, when the Regiment was assigned to the :M Brigade, 4th Division, i:5th Army Corps. Remained in the rear of Vicksburg until after the surrender. On the 5th of July marched toward Jackson, Miss., and was engaged in the siege and operations around that city until its surrender, and returned to Vicksburg, arriving July 25, l.%8. Aug. 10th, proceeded to Natchez, ."Miss., arriving on the 12th. Aug. 13th, marched towards Big Black River; camped near Kingston. Returned to Natchez, embarked for New Orleans, and debarked at Carrollton, La., and remained until the i:jth of Sept., during which time was reviewed by Gen. Grant. Sept. 13th, crossed river to Algiers, and moved to Brashear City, on Berwick Bay. where it remained until it moved to Opelousae, on 2:id of Oct. Counter marched and returned to New Iberia, La., on 1st of Nov., where it halted, having been detached from the Brigade. Was mounted by order of Gen. Banks and placed under command of Gen. A. L. Lee, commanding the Cavalry of the Gulf. (>u the sth, marched to Vermillion Bayou, and was here assigned for duty in the 3d Cavalry Brig. Department of the Gulf. On the Kith returned to New Iberia, where the Regiment remained until Jan. 2, ISW, when it fell back to Franklin, La., where it went into winter quarters. Took part in the Red River expedition. April 7th, was engaged in the battle of Wilson's Plantation; April Sth, the battle of Mansfield, on Sabine Cross Roads. Returned to Grand Ecore, La., on the 10th. Was engaged in the battles of Cane River, Chaneyville, .Mexandria, Marksville, Yellow Bayou, and the Blockade of Red River. Arrived at Simmsport May Id. Marched to the jSIississippi river. Remained during the Summer, doing picket duty. Sept. 3, IStU, part of the Regiment went to mouth of White river, Arkansas, the remnant being left for want of transportation. On the Hith, thirty-three of those remaining at Morganzia were killed or missing, while on a scout ntar Williamsport, La., after a gallant resistance to superior force of enemy. On the Tth of Nov. the remnant .joined the Regiment. In January, lK(i5, embarked for Helena, .\rk., where it remained until Feb. Tth, when, with three days' rations, it started on a march of three hundred miles, to .lacksonport. Ark., thence north and east to Madison, on St. Francis river, thence down ttiat stream and Mississippi, to camp, at Helena. Remained at Helena until Hith June, 1S{!5, when mustered out ol service, by Capt. Newcomb. Arrived at Cairo June 2:!d, thence to Springfield, when the men were paid off and discharged July 3, lK(i5.

The 81th Infantry, Illinois Volunteers, was organized at Quincy, 111., in August, 1802, by Col. Louis H. Waters, and mustered into the United States service Sept. 1, 1802, with 951 men and ofilcers. Ordered lo Louisville, Ky., Sept. 23, 1802, and was assigned to the 10th Brigade, Col. Grove commanding, Fourth Division, Brig. Gen. Wm. Savy Smith, commanding, and marched in pursuit of Bragg. The 84th Illinois Infantry was engaged in the following battles: Stoi.e River, Dec. 31, 1802, and Jan. 12th and 13lh, 1S03, lost 223 men; Woodbury; Jan. 17, 18(i3; Chickamauga, Sept. 19th and 20th, 1803, loss, 172 men; Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, and Ringgold, Nov. 24th, 25th, and 20th, 1802; Dalton, Feb. 22, 18(U

In the Atlanta campaign at Buzzard's Roost, May 10, 1804; Ileseca, May 14ih, Burnt Hickory, May 26th to 31st, and June 1st, 2d, and 3d; Kenesaw Mountain, Smyrna, Atlanta, .lonesboro and Lovejoy Station, Franklin and Nashville. Mustered out at Nashville, Tenn., June 8, 1865.

This regiment came into the service under the call of July 2, 1862. and was organized in Aug., 1862. Companies D, F, and K were organized in Adams county.

Rendezvoued at Camp Butler from the Ist to the 8th of Sept., 1862, and was placed at once guarding the prisoners of war. Was mustered into the U. S. service Nov. 7, 1862. by Capt. Washington. Embarked for Memphis, Tenn., where it arrived on the 11th of Dec. 1862. On the 20th left with Sherman for Vicksburg, Miss.; participated in the engagement at Chickasaw Bluffs from the 20th to the 30th of Dec. Re-embarked and arrived at Arkansas Port Jan. 9, 1863, and engaged in the capture of the Fort on the 10th and llth. Engaged in the following battles: Thompson's Hills (Port Gibson) May 1st, 1863: Siege of Vicksburg until after the assaults on th9 19th and 22d of May, 1863; Jackson, from the 10th to the 17th of July.

By the order of Gen. Grant the regiment was mounted June 10th, 1863. On the 4th of August whs transferred as part of the 13th Army Corps to the Department of the Gulf. The horses of the regiment were turned over to the <5,. M. .\ug. 8. On the 4th of Oct. was ordered to .Algiers, La., to report to Brig. Gen. A. L. Lee. Chief of Cavalry Department of the Gulf. Drew horses and re-mounted Oct. 10th, Participated in the engagement near Washington, La.. Oc . 24. Was in a severe engagement Nov. 3. known as the battle of Grand Coteau, Vermilionville, and Nov. 11 Vermilion Bayou. Remained at New Iberia, La., i)articipatiDg in the daily tcouts and skirmishes until Dec. 18, when it embarked for Port Hudson, where It arrived Jan. 7, 1864. March 30 a portion of the regiment was in a severe fight at Bayou Grosse-Tete. La., in which a determined sabre charge and hand-to-hand fight against superior numbers saved them from defeat and capture. Moved to Baton Rouge, La., J uly 3, and remained until Sept. 4 ; participating in Gen. I.ee's raids and in engagements at Redwood. Comite Bridge and Clinton, Aug. 25. Marched to Hermitage Plantation, opposite Donaldsonville. La., and from this point went with Gen. Lee on his raid to Liberty and Brookhaven, Miss. During the months of January, February, March, April and to the 22d of May, 1865, the regiment was engaged in scouting, picketing, &c. May 32d the horses were turned over to the Q. M., and from that time the regiment was doing provost duty in the city of Baton Rouge up to Oct. 1, 18!)5, when it was mustered out of service.

The llilth Infantry waK organized at tiuiucy, 111., Sept. 18. 1862. by Col. Thos. J. Kinney; was mustered in Oct. 10, by Lieut. K. Knox, U. S. A., moved Nov. 2, to Columbus, Ky., and thence to Jackson, Tenn. ; on Dec. 3, moved to post of Kenton. On Dec. 21. Companies G and K were capiured at Rutherlord's Station. On 6th of February, 1863, moved to Humboldt; May 30, moved to Memphis, aid was assigned to Fourth Brigade. Col. D. Moore commanding. Fourth Division, Brig Gen. J. C. V'each, commanding, 16th army corps., Maj. Gen. S. A. Hurlbut commanding. On 27th of January 1864, moved to "Vicksburg, Miss., and was engaged m tue campaign under Gen. Soerraan, returning to "Vicksburg, March 4. On 10th, embarked on Red River expedition, engaged in battles of Fort De Rus8-.v, Pleasant Hill, Bayou Lamoore. and Yellow Bayou. Moved to Vicksburg, May 25, and Memphis. June 24. Moved by rail to La Grange. July 5, commenced march ttirough Mississippi. Engaged Farrest's force at Tupelo, I4th - returned to Alempuis on 27th. September 5, moved to Jefferson Barracks. Mo. ort. 2, started after Cree's, and returned November 18. having marched over 700 miles. Dec. 1, arr ved ai Nashville; was engaged in battle of Dec. 1.5th and 16th; pursued the enemy to Eastport. On February 8, embarked for New Orleans. March 5, moved to Dauphine Island. On 19th to Spanif-h Fort and Blakely. Was engaged at both points, being in skirmish line. Moved to Montgomery and Mobile.

Mustered out August 26, 1865, by <.'apr. S. C. Howell, A. C. M., and arrived at ''amp Bu'ler, Illinois. September 4, 1865, where it received linal payment and discharge.

The 137th Infantry Illinois Volunteers, was organized at Camp Wood, Quincy, Ills., by Col. John Wood, and was mui^tered iu June 5th. 1864. for 100 days. On June 9, 1864, it left Quincy, aud proceeded 10 Memphis, Tenn., when it was assigned to Fourth Brigade, District Oi Memphis, Col. E. L Baltwick, 39th Wisconsin, comnxanding. On July 9, assigned to Third Brigade, Col. John Wood commanding, and was stationed on the Hernando Road on picket duty. The Regiment was mustered out of U. S. service at Spriugtield, 111., Sept. 4, 1864.

This regiment was organized at Camp Butler, 111., Feb. 21, ;s()5, for the term of one year. Feb. 23, left for Nashville, Tenn.. where it arrived on the 25th. March 1, moved to Tullahoma, Tenn., where it remained until the ISth of June; engaged iu guard duty until ordered to Springflekl. 111., for final payment and discharge. The regiment was mustered out Sept. 1,S05, at Nashville, Tenn. Arrived at Springfield, 111., Sepi. 9, 1865, where it was paid off and discharged.

Thi-" Reg'meiit wis oiginized at (Quincy, 111., and mustered into V . S. serv ce, F.b. 2i, 1865. It proceeded by rail to Springfield, 111., Feb. 25, 1865. The Regiment received its arms and accoutrements, and then ordered to Nashville. Thence on March 7, marched to .Murfreesboro, and proceeded to Chattanooga, Tenn., and reported to Major Gen. Jas. B. Steadman, commanding, who at once ordered the Regiment to report to C'ol. Sickles, at Dalton, Ga. They arrived Feb. 13,1805. This Regiment »<aw no fighting, but guerrilla skirmishes. It was mustered out at Columbus, Ga., January 24, istj6, and ordered to Springfield, ill., where it received final payment and discnarge February 8, 1866.