Sangamon County, Illinois - City of Springfield 563, 1881 (part 15 of 25)

As soon as the telegraph office opened, the anxiety to procure further details became intense, and the appearance of the bulletins was awaited with impatient and eager interest. Soon came the intelligence that the President was dead. All feared the worst, but still clung to hope. The announcement fell with a crushingweight upon all loyal hearts, though all had reason to expect the event. By-and-bye there came a rumor that Secretary Seward was dead also. All felt that the Nation had suffered the loss of two of its noblest leaders. Then came the rumor that Booth, the assassin of the President, had been captured. This, though unconfirmed, gave great satisfaction. In the afternoon the intelligence came that Mr. Seward was not dead, and that his wounds were not considered mortal. This relieved, to some extent, the painful anxiety that pressed upon all.

Soon after the death of President Lincoln became known, the principal business houses were draped in mourning. Flags were draped and placed at half mast, and various other emblems of the general sorrow were displayed. Among the buildings draped were the State House, and offices of the different State officers; the headquarters of General Cook, commanding the district, of General Oakes, Assistant Provost Marshal General of the State, and of Captain Keyes, Provost Marshal of the District; the hall of the Fenian Brotherhood and Union League; the Postoffice, the chambers of the City Council, all the business houses on the public square and principal streets, the principal hotels, churches, the hoiises of the different fire companies, newspaper offices and the Soldiers' Home. In many cases black was gracefully intertwined with white or the National colors. Much the larger portion of private houses were similarly draped, or bore some emblem of mourning. The bells of the different churches and engine houses were tolled during the morning. At the State Arsenal the cannon were tastefully draped with the American flag", and over the entrance the stars and stripes were artistically arranged and draped in mourning, whilst from the flagstaff floated a dark colored pennant at half mast. The whole city presented a funeral aspect, as if the Death Angel had taken a member from

A meeting of the City Council was held in the morning, and in response to a call issued in the course of the forenoon, a very large and solemn meeting of citizens assembled at the State House to take into consideration the terrible calamity that had befallen the city and Nation. At 12 o'clock, m., the meeting was called to order by Hon. S. M. Cullom, who said:

Fellow- Citizens: - We are met together to mourn over a great calamity. Abraham Lincoln, your fellow citizen, who went out from this city four years ago, called by the American people to preside over the Nation, is no more. He has been stricken down by the hands of a dastardly, bloody assassin. In view of the long acquaintance, and the sympathy existing between that great and good man and our fellow citizen, J. K. Dubois, I nominate him to preside over our meeting."

The nomination was unanimously confirmed by the meeting, and upon assuming the chair, Mr. Dubois spoke briefly and pertinently, alluding to the long and friendly intercourse between himself and the lamented dead.

The following named were chosen Vice Presidents of the meeting: Stephen T. Logan, John Williams, William b.Elkin, Elijah lies, N. H. Ridgely, E. B. Hawley, Thomas Condell, James L. Lamb, Gershom Jayne, Ricliard Latham, A. G. Herndon, Rev. Albert Hale, and Rev. J. G. Bergen. For Secretaries, were chosen James C. Conkling, E. L. Baker, and E. L. Merritt.

John T. Stuart addressed the audience, condoling with it upon the deep grief which had befallen the American people, and relating some interesting circumstances connected with his last interview with the martyr President. On his motion, the following-named were appointed a Committee on Resolutions: John T. Stuart, S. M. Cullom, S. H. Treat, Milton Hay, Lawrence Weldon, William Jayne, O. M. Hatch, B. S. Edwards, and Alexander Starne. The committee, thereupon, after retiring a few minutes, reported the following, which Avere adopted:

^'- Besolved, therefore, T\i2it Ave, his neighbors and friends, without distinction of party, forgetting all past differences of opinion, unite in solemn accord in the expression of our deep sympathy for liis family, his friends, our country, and the peace of mankind, for this his untimely death, in this hour of our country's struggle, when were to be called into exercise those high qualities of head and heart which have endeared him as a man, and made him distinguished as a President.

^^ -Resolved, That since the unexampled success of our arms, we have with patriotic pride beheld indications upon the part of Mr. Lincoln of a policy of restoration and reunion, in the consummation of which the peace of the country and the wonted National integrity would again be restored to our stricken Union.

That in this National bereavement it is the duty of all good citizens to rely with confidence and hope on the over-ruling Providence of God, preserve calmness, and faithfully submit and adhere to the sovereign laws of the land.

" T^eso^yed, That, inasmuch as this city has for a long time been the home of the President, in which he has graced with his kindness of heart and honesty of purpose all the relations of life, it is appropriate that its 'city of the dead' should be the final resting place of all that on earth remains of him that is mortal, and to this end we respectfully request the appointment of a committee on the part of the City Council, to act in conjunction with the Governor of the State, with a view of bringing his remains for interment."

"Whereas, To us the sudden dispensation may seem dark and inscrutable, and, trusting as we do in the guardian kindness of Him who 'holds the Nations in the hollow of His hand;' therefore, be it

by the Comynon Council of the City of Springfield, That we, in common with every true American heart, deplore the sad calamity befallen us as a people, and join the universal sorrow that hangs upon the Nation to-day, like the pall of death.

and unnatural fear is chilling every heart, and fearful forebodings of coming disaster gather gloomily about us, it becomes us to turn trustingly and hopefully to the God of Nations, and in lunnbleness and humility receive the stroke of His chastening rod; but yet feeling an abiding faith that in this, the hour of our desolation, that He will be to us, for all time to come, ' 'as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land."

That although the murderous hand of treason has stricken to death the chosen Executive of the Government, yet the Government itself ' still lives,' and will live, as the glorious embodiAent of political life, liberty, and human hope.

That we, the Common Council of the City of Springfield, deeply sympathize with the bereaved family, and much deplore the heavy loss which they have sustained in the unexpected and sudden death of a husband and father.

On a preceding page is given the address of the martyr President on taking his departure for Washington. The scene at the depot was an impressive one. The simple and touching eloquence of the great and good man saddened every heart and moistened every eye, and many turned away, as the train moved off, with misgivings and forebodings for the future. He was as he said, "going to assume a task more difficult than that which devolved upon Washington." The oppressive sadness which seemed to hang over him was shared by many friends. There seemed to be prophecy in the last sentence of his speech - "With these few words I must leave you, for hoxo long Iknoio not. Many felt that they were portentous of the dreadful death which at last overtook him. Mr. Lincoln never returned to the city of his adoption alive.

On Wednesdaj^, April 19, the funeral obsequies of President Lincoln occurred in Washington. In accordance wdth the recommendations of the Acting Secretary of State at Washington, and the proclamation of Governor Oglesby, services for the purpose of solemnizing the occasion, were held at the First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian, Third Presbyterian, Methodist Episcopal, North Baptist, German Catholic, English Lutheran and First Baptist Churches. All places of business Avere closed.

It having been announced that the remains of Mr. Lincoln would be brought to Springtield for interment, in accordance with a universally expressed desire, it was arranged that the firneral train should make stops at several points on the road in order to give the people an opportunity of viewing the lifeless body of him who was of the people, and wdiom the people loved. At Baltimore, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, New York, Albany, Buffalo, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis and Chicago, many thousands turned out, public and private buildings were draped in mourning, and such honors were paid to the dead as were never given any hero of ancient or modern times.

Extensive preparations were made in Springfield to receive and deposit in their last resting place the remains of one they loved so well. Thursday, May 4th, was appointed for the funeral. On the previous day the long funeral train arrived. Never was there a day in the annals of the city so fraught with solemn interest. A day in which the remains of the beloved Chief Magistrate of a great people were returned to the midst of his friends and neighbors, who loved and revered him through a long life, for final sepulchre. All former demonstrations on the death of great and good men were insignificant compared with the grief and sorrow on this occasion. The day broke bright and beautiful upon the vast crowds which at an early hour had sought the city to witness the return of all that was mortal of the late President. Long previous to the time appointed for the arrival of the remains, crowds of people, numbering thousands, were gathered at the Chicago & Alton depot, and along the line of the road for a long distance. Every building and house-top in the vicinity was covered with anxious and solemn men, eager to see the funeral train. Never was there such an assemblage gathered under such solemn circumstances. Every class was represented in the throng of human beings and intense was the feeling and anxiety that had called them together.

Previous to the arrival of the funeral train, minute gtms were being fired by a section of Battery K, Second Missouri Light Artillery. The deep booming of the guns gave a solemn interest to the scene.

The funeral train had been announced to arrive at 8 o'clock a. m., but did not make its appearance until a few minutes before 9 o'clock. When the " pilot engine," dressed in mourning, made its aj^pearance, which was understood to precede the funeral train by ten minutes, the feelings of the people were intense, but only manifested by the almost breathless silence which pervaded the vast crowd.

Just previous to the arrival of the train, which consisted of nine cars beautifully draped in mourning, one of which contained the remains of the late President, the committee of reception, the military, and the members of the several delegations made their appearance and formed according to programme on Jefferson street, under direction of General Cook. The remains were then transferred from the funeral car to the beautiful hearse tendered by the Mayor of St. Louis to the Mayor of Springfield, drawn by six superb black horses, draped in mourning and wearing plumes upon their crests. The heai'se was also draped, the corners being surmounted with black plumes, the whole presenting a solemn and magnificent spectacle.

After the procession was formed it proceeded to the Hall of Representatives, where the catafalque, resting on the dais underneath the canopy, and opened by the embalmer, after which the guard of honor took their stations around the remains, guards being placed in various parts of the hall and at the entrances. The coffin, when opened, revealed the marked and well-known features of the noble dead, which wore a calm expression, - and had it not been for a slight discoloration of the face, it would have appeared as though he had "fallen into a a quiet sleep."

At a few minutes past ten o'clock a. m., the arrangements having been completed, the vast crowd was admitted to review the remains. In doing so, they entered at the north entrance of the capitol, and passing through the Hall, along the side and around the head of the coffin, thence into the rotunda, leaving by the south door. It was estimated that twenly-five thousand persons entered the Hall in the course of ten hours.

The scene inside the Hall was most solemn and impressive; the elegance and appropriateness of the decorations, the rich catafalque underneath a splendid canopy, the silent dead, the officers and guard, making up a sad picture. The decorations were in most excellent taste; the general arrangement being such as to make them correspond with the room, which is a semi-circucollonade of eleven Corinthian columns, supporting a half-dome, the straight side being toward the west, in the centre of which was the Speaker's chair (which was removed for the occasion). At the apex of the dome was a rising sun, radiating to the circumference. On the floor a dais was erected, ascended by three steps; on the dais, a hexagon canopy supported on columns twelve feet high, the shaft covered with black velvet, the capitals wrought in white velvet, with silver bands and fillets; the canopy rising seven feet in the centre, tent-shaped, covered with heavy black broadcloth in radiating slack folds, surmounted at the apex and at each angle with heavy black plumes with white centre, with draped eagle on the center of each crownmould; the cornice, corresponding with the capitals, covered with black velvet, the moulding and bands of silver; the lining of the canopy was of white crepe, in radiating folds over blue, thick set with stars of silver, with black velvet and silver fillets inside the cornice; between columns a rich velvet valance, in folds, with heavy silver fringe, from under which depended velvet curtains extending from each column two-thirds of the distance from the capitals to the cornice, looped with bands, the whole so disposed as to exhibit both columns and capitals inside and out. The efi'ect of the canopy, with its supports and drapery, was very imposing, the whole being unique and elegant, combining lightness with massiveness with great effect. Twelve brilliant jets of gas, burning in globes, shining from the columns, lit the interior, reflecting from the folds of the canopy a soft and pleasing light.

the head, and twelve at each side. The floor of the dais was covered with evergreens strewn with white flowers. The steps of the dais were covered with massive broadcloth drapery, bordered with silver.

The columns of the Hall were draped with black crepe, and the capitals festooned and entwined with the same, and ornamented with rosettes. The cornice was appropriately draped, and bearing around the entire circumference, in large, white letters, on a black ground, the words of President Lincoln at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, February 22, 1861: "Sooxek the gallery, were black velvet panels, nine feet by two and a half, having silver bands and fringe, with crossed olive branches in the center. Above the gallery were looped curtains of black crepe, extending around the semi-circle. Below the gallery were white crepe cui'tains, with black looped upon it. Each column was ornamented by a beautiful wi'eath of evei'greens and white flowers.

On the top of the gallery, and extending around, was a wreath of evergreens. The Corinthian cornice is continued on the west, at each side, twenty-three feet, toward the center, supported by pillars of the same order, the space between being surmounted by an obtuse arch, reaching within one foot of the apex, projecting six inches, leaving a depression resembling a panel, thirty-three feet wide by thirty-seven feet high at the extreme height. In the upper portion of this was placed a blue semi-circular field, sixteen feet across, bearing stars six inches in diameter, and from which radiated the thirteen stripes of the American flag in delicate crepe, two feet wide at the circumference of the blue field, increasing in width to five feet at the extreme lower angle, breaking on the dais below, and the pilasters on either side, the whole surmounted by cloud work in blue and black crepe, and so disposed as to correspond with the blue field, stars, and radiated panel of the ceiling. The center red stripe falls opposite the opening in the curtains at the head of the catafaUjue. On the cornice, each side of the flag work, were placed two mottoes, corresponding to that on the semi circular cornice, forming together one, in these words: " Washington the Father; Lincoln the Savior." A life-sized portrait of Washington, the frame draped in blue crepe, stood at the head of the catafalque. The interior decorations were perfected under the direction of G. F. Wright, the catafalque by

The coffin was probably the handsomest ever constructed in this country. It was mahogany, lined with lead, and covered with black cloth of the richest and most expensive quality, heavily fringed with silver, with four silver medalions on each side in which were set the handles. The outside of the coffin was festooned with massive silver tacks, representing drapery, in each fold of which was a silver star, the outer edges adorned with silver braid, with live tassels, five inches in length, each side having upon it four massive handles, and at the head and foot were stars. Upon the top was a row of silver tacks, extending the entire length on both sides, about two inches from the edge. Upon the center was a silver plate encircled by a shield, formed also of silver tacks, and the face lid and top were united with five silver stars. The inside of the face lid was I'aised white satin, the centre piece being trimmed with black and white silk braid festooned at each corner with four silver stars.

The buildings around the public square, and a large majority of the private residences of the city, were beautifully draped, manifesting the sorrow of the people at the tragic death of a loved one. The late President's house was tastefully decorated with the National mourning colors and evergreens. It was visited by many visitors from abroad. The following poem, without credit, was published in the Journal:

" When Jacob's bones, from Egypt borne, Regained tlieir home, the people mourn, Great mourning then at Ephron's cave, Both Abraham's and Isaac's grave.

" Thy triumph of a thousand miles. Like eastern conqueror with his spoils - A million hearts thy captive led, All weeping for their Chieftain dead.

" Thy chariot, moved with eagle's speed Without the aid of prancing steed. Has brought thee to thy destined tomb; Springfield, thy home, will give thee room.

'' Lincoln, the martyr, welcome home! What lessons blossom on thy tombV In God's pure truth and law delight. With lirm unwavering soul, do right.

"Be condescending, kind and just; In God's wise counsels put thy trust. Let no proud soul e'er dare rebel. Moved by vile passion sprung from hell.

" Come, sleep with us in sweet repose, Till we, as Christ from death arose, Shall in His glorious image rise To dwell with Him beyond the skies.''

The crowd in Springfield on this occasion was very great. Thousands could not obtain a place to lay their head during the long night of Wednesday, May 3. All night long the sound of tramping feet was heard upon the pavement as the weary night watches wore away. The interest to see the remains was unparalleled, and ere it was light upon Thursday morning, the crowd was pressing in long columns toward Representatives Hall. At about 10 o'clock, a. m., the coffin was closed, and the beloved features were shut out from the people forever. While these preparations were being made a choir of two hundred and fifty singers assembled on the steps of the Capitol, and under the direction of Professor Meissner, sang "Peace, troubled soul," by Paesillo. The harmony was very fine and it had a solemn but pleasing effect. As the remains were being brought out of the Capitol to be placed in the hearse, the choir sang with fine effect, Pleyel's hymn, "Children of the Heavenly King."

After the remains were placed in the hearse, the procession was formed and wended its way to Oak Ridge Ceraeteiy. It was one of the most imposing ever seen in this country. On its arrival at the cemetery, the remains were placed in the tomb, after Avhich the choir sang the " Dead March in Saul" - "Unveil thy Bosom." Rev. Albert Hale then made an eloquent, feeling and appropriate prayer, after which the choir sung the following dirge, composed for the occasion. Music by George F. Root; words by L. M. Dawes. It was sung with much feeling and effect:

Farewell, Father, Friend And Guardian

Till the morn burst on our view - Till he saw the day of triumph, Saw the field our heroes wou; Then his honor'd life was ended. Then his glorious work was done. Rest in peace.

A portion of Scripture was then read by Rev. N. W. Miner, after which the choir sang, " To Thee, O Lord," from Oratorio of St. Paul. The President's last Inaugural was read by Rev. A. C. Hubbard, when the choir sang the dirge, <'As when Thy cross was bleeding," by Otto. At the conclusion of the singing, Bishop Simpson delivered a most eloquent funeral oration, which was listened to with marked attention, and at its conclusion, "Over the Valley the Angels Smile," was sung. After a few remarks by Dr. Gurley, the following hymn and doxology was sung:

Funeral Hymn Doxology

After benediction by Rev. P. I). Gurley, the troops and the tire department re-formed and marched back to the city, where they were dismissed to their respective headquarters. Thus ended the obsequies of the late President Abraham Lincoln.

The End

While the funeral obsequies of President Lincoln were taking place, our armies were fast gathering around the rebel hosts, and seldom a day passed but more or less of them were captured. Jeff Davis, the rebel chief, lied from the capital of the Confederacy, Lee was a prisoner, and Johnston surrounded. A few days more and both Davis and Johnston were captured, and with their capture the Confederacy collapsed. Regiment after regiment of Illinois troops were dispatched to Camp Butler for final payment, and discharged during the summer and early fall. A royal welcome did they receive. The noble ladies of Springfield who labored earnestly and zealously to relieve their wants while in the field, now sought to show their regard by kind and thoughtful attention on their return. On the fourth day of July it was planned to celebrate the day by a public reception and welcome to the returning soldiers. On that day, at an early hour, people began to arrive from the suri-ounding country, and by nine o'clock the streets wore the appearance of a gala-day. About half past nine oclock, a train of forty cars, drawn by two locomotives, filled with soldiers from Camp Butler, arrived in Springfield, where, after forming in line, they marched to the square, and from thence to Wright's Grove, west of the city. On arriving at the Grove, the soldiers were marched to the speakers' stand, when after prayer by Rev. Albert Hale, J. C. Conkling, President of the day, introduced Govei-nor Oglesby, who spoke substantially as follows:

Mr. Fresidetit, Felloio Soldiers and Fellov Citizens: - The pleasant duty of extending a welcome to these brave soldiers has devolved upon me, and when this duty is performed you will listen to a prayer and oration; and when this part is over, the fair ladies and citizens of this place have cordially invited you to a good dinner, if not our best in all respects, it is good for the stomach. On the 4th day of July, 1860, found us at peace with all the world and ourselves. We had been progressing in everything that constitutes a great people. Intellectual and material wealth had made us one of the tirst Nations of the earth.

"The 4th day of July, 1861, found us at peace with the world but at war with ourselves. This year thirteen States, under the erroneous doctrine of State rights, that a man's allegiance to his State took precedence of his allegiance to his Government, seceded from the Union, on what they called the ordinance of secession. On the 21st day of July, we stood dishonored before the world by the events of Bull Run. Our beautiful and loved flag was dishonored and trailed in the dust.

"The 4th of July, 1862, found us in better condition. We had captured Fort Donelson, had obtained possession of Kentucky, most of Tennessee, and had opened the Mississippi river two hundred and forty miles below Cairo. A large number of the bravest and best men of the country had responded to their country's call and had gone forth to fight its battles.

"The 4th of July, 1863, found us in possession of Vicksburg; we had won the battle of Gettysburg, and taken many important points. The disgrace of Btill Run had been wiped from our flag, and the seven days' battle and defeat had been wiped out, the rebels had been whipped. We now held the rebels by the neck by a cord of American soldiers, and they were pulling the cord at both ends."

Continuing, the Governor spoke in glowing and eloquent terms of the 4th of July, 1864, when Grant swept the country, and with the army of the Potomac, held the rebels as in a vise. The fourth of July, 1865, was glorious. Glory to God, said he, for the grandeur and happiness of our condition; and thanks to the brave men as instruments in carrying forward the great ^i^ork of redeeming the country. Their names were written in the hearts of a grateful people, and should be inscribed on tablets of marble and of iron in testimony of their great and glorious services. He welcomed them home from the bottom of his heart - he welcomed them home in the name of the city and its brave and generous people. His duty was done; he did not come to advise them in relation to their deportment, or to tell them to be good citizens, but to tell them they were among men and women who respected and honored them as the brave defenders of their country. Without the presence of the brave soldiers, the people would net be so happy to-day. He referred in eloquent terms to the principles of the Declaration of Independence, and asked them if they could stand upon the platform therein contained, as applied to rebels and traitors? We will hold them, he said, as we hold the rest of mankind: enemies in war; in peace, friends. As for himself, he was not exactly prepared for it - not exactly cool enough - could not adopt it just then. For the last four years they had been at war; they were his enemies, and he would think about adopting the sentiment hereafter. He closed his remarks amid the greatest applause.

After the Veteran Reserve Band had discoursed some fine music, the President of the day introduced Robert J. Ingersoll, who delivered an oration such as only he could deliver, after which a benediction was pronounced by Rev. N. W. Miner, and the soldiers formed in line and marched to the tables, where a grand charge was made upon the good things provided for the occasion, and all felt happy and thankful for the- blessings received and that the "cruel war" w^as over.

" The Day u-e Celebrate. - The principles of liberty promulgHTted in the Declaration of Independence, by our fathers of 1*776, have been triumphantly vindicated by their heroic children; and we meet in 1865 to rejoice in the fact the inspired maxims of that immortal instrument are no longer 'glittering generalities,' but the assured and absolute basis of the Government, and destined so to be, to the latest generation."

" The /Soldiers of Illinois. - In vindicaticg the honor of the flag and preserving the National Union, they have conferred immortal honor upon their State."

To this sentiment General Brayman responded in some eloquent and appropriate remarks, in the course of which he alluded to the lofty patriotism and self-denying spirit which led the volunteer soldiers to enlist in the great work of redeeming their country. He referred to the glorious day which was being celebrated, and to a restored country and a free people. His reference to the noble and brave soldiers of Illinois was just and flattering to them and the State they represented. To the memory of Abraham Lincoln, he paid a just and eloquent tribute - no circumstances could daunt him; he was equal to every emergency.

" The Loyal Women of the North. - Their persistent devotion to the cause of their country - their patient endurance, unwearied labors, heroic sacrifices, and inspiring cheerfulness and hope through the long midnight of agony and woe - all this is at once the most beautiful and sublime st spectacle of the war, God bless and reward the loyal women of America."

Captain George R. Weber responded to the foregoing toast in some eloquent and appro- 25riate remarks, which were received with great applause:

" The Patriotic /Soldiery of Illinois. - Their patient endurance and impetuous valor have shed imperishible lustre upon the arms of the State that, delights to do them honor - braver and truer men never trod on battle-field - welcome, thrice welcome from the fields of their renown."

" Our Fallen Heroes. - We miss them here today. 'They sleep their last sleep, they have fought their last battle; no sound can awaken them to glory again' - but shrined in the hearts of a grateful people, their names and deeds shall live in immortal glory."

^^ Richard Yates. - The 'Cour de Leon' of the Uaion hosts of Illinois, during the four years of war. Traitors hated him as Governor; they will hate him worse as United States Senator."

A history of Sangamon county, without a record of her brave sons in the field, would indeed be incomplete. The reader can well understand the historical sketches of the regiments must be short; and even then, only those can be given that are represented by any considerable number of men from Sangamon county. A full and complete list of soldiers from the county is given, as far, at least, as can be compiled from the Adjutant-General's reports. When possible, the list of the various regiments have been revised by some one familiar with the names.

Seventh Infantry

The Seventh Infantry Illinois Volunteers is claimed to be the first regiment organized in the State of Illinois, under the first call of the President for three months' troops. The Seventh was mustered into the United States service at Camp Yates, Illinois, April ^5, ISHl, by Captain John Pope, U. S. A.; was forwarded to Alton, St. Louis, Cairo and Mound City, where it remained during three months' service.

The Seventh was re-organized, and mustered for three years' service July 25, 1861, by Captain T. G. Pitcher, U. S. A.; proceeded to Ironton, Missouri, and joined the command of Brigadier General B. M. Prentiss, August 23, 1861 ; marched to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, where it remained some time; Colonel Cook commandingpost. The garrison consisted of a brigade: Seventh and Twenty-eighth Illinois and McAllister's battery. General Grant commanded the District of Cairo.

Was with the reconnoitering expedition under General Grant, in the rear of Columbus, Kentucky. During the battle of Belmont, was sent to Elliott's Mills, just above Columbus. On February 3, 1862, embarked for Fort Henry, and on the 12th for Fort Donelson; taking part in the investment and siege of that place, February 13, 14 and 15, and was in the last charge on the left of the enemy's works. At Donelson, the regiment was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Babcock. Colonel Cook was commanding Third Brigade, Second Division; Major General C. F. Smith commanding. Loss, three killed, including the gallant Captain Mendall, of Company I, and nineteen wounded.

February 21, 1862, left Fort Donelson for Clarksville, Tennessee, Major Rowett commanding; Lieutenant Colonel Babcock, absent - sick and Colonel Cook commanding brigade. Ordered to Nashville, and afterwards to Pittsburg Landing, where it arrived February 22, 1862. Was engaged continually, April 6 and 7, at the battle of Shiloh under command of Lieutenant Colonel Rowett, Colonel Babcock being absent - sick, and Colonel Cook having been promoted to Brigadier General on the 21st of March.

Was engaged up to May 30, with Third brigade, Second division, and in centre of right wing, moving upon Corinth - meanwhile having several skirmishes with the enemy. On evacuation of Corinth May 30, by the enemy, the regiment marched to Farmington and Booneville Mississippi, repairing roads and bridges and returned to Corinth June 11, 1862. At battle of Corinth, October 3 and 4, 1862, the regiment was engaged both days entire, on right of Third brigade and still in Second division. Colonel Babcock was in command. On 5th of October marched in pursuit of enemy as far as Ruckerville and returned on 10th.

Loss at Corinth. - Two commissioned officers and six men killed, forty-six wounded. Also twenty-one prisoners, who were afterward exchanged and returned to duty.

December is, marched to Lexington Missouri, in pursuit of guerrillas, April 16, 1863, marched Avith General Dodge's command through luka, Glendale and liarnsville to Bear Creek, on the Alabama line.

On lYth, deployed as skirmishers, drove the enemy fi'om the creek, and as soon as the cavalry had crossed, companies C and K pushed forward at a double quick, in support of a battery.

The remainder of tlie brigade then crossed, and moving forward to Cherokee, engaged the rebels. The Seventh on the right killed twelve of the enemy, and captured two prisoners. At dark retired, and next morning removed back to Bear Creek.

April 25, again moved forward to Tuscumbia, and the same evening to South Florence, joining the Ninth Illinois (mounted) infantry. The next day, moved with main column to Town creek. April 28, crossed Town creek, and drove the enemy three miles, and remained on the ground during the second night with the Second Iowa infantry. On 29th, re-crossed, and returned to Corinth with the command, arriving May 2. Loss during this expedition, one man killed - accidentally shot.

May 12 to June 8, 1863, guarded railroad from Bethel to Jackson, Tennessee. June 18, mounted by order of Major General Dodge, and the remainder of the month was scouting through West Tennessee. July 7 to 9, on scout. July 26 to August 5, on expedition, under command of Colonel Rowett, of the Seventh, capturing forty-two prisoners, including one Colonel and two Captains, and many horses and mules. Lost one man, accidentally killed. Again Avent out with 100 men of the Tenth Missouri cavalry. Had several skirmishes, and captured twenty prisoners.

September 26, commenced a four days' expedition with the Seventh Kansas cavalry, Colonel Rowett in command. Had some very brisk skirmishes, and captured thirty prisoners and several horses and mules. October 4, relieved Eighteenth Missouri at Chervalla, and was again relieved on the 28th.

October 26, proceeded to luka. Here guarded approaches until the 6th of November, when marched to Eastpoi't, and crossing the Tennessee river, moved on flanks of Dodge's command, capturing horses, etc., and fighting guerrillas until November 12, when camped atPulaska. November 17 to 19, scouted to and beyond Lawrenceburg, captui'ing thirty prisoners. Deceml^er 10, ordered on scout toward Shreve creek and Florence, Alabama. Engaged Moreland's battalion,

Besides the above skirmishes and marches, detachments of . the regiment had been constantly employed carrying dispatches, and have had many small skirmishes, captured many prisoners, etc. December 22, 1863, the regiment reenlisted as Veteran Volunteers, and January 7, 1864, started to Springfield for the Veterans' furlough.

The regiment was mustered out July 9, 1865, at Louisville, Kentucky, and arrived at Camp Butler, July 12, 1865, for final j^ayment and discharge.

In the three months' service, Sangamon county Avas represented by the Colonel of the regiment and Companies G and I. In the three years' service it had, when organized, the Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Surgeon, and a large nnmber of men, as will be seen in the accompanying roster.

The promotions, during the service, of men from Sangamon county, in the Seventh Infantry, was as folloAVs: Colonel Cook, to Brigadier General; Andrew .T, Babcock, from Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel; Edward S. Johnson, from First Lieutenant to Captain, and then Major; Thomas N. Francis, from Second to First Lieutenant and Adjutant; Solomon T. Flint, from Sergeant Major to First Lieutenant; Benjamin F. Smith, to First Lieutenant, and then to General Cook's staff; Edward R. Roberts, from Second to First Lieutenant and Captain; Alexander Adams, to Second Lieutenant; John E. Sullivan, from Sergeant to Second and First Lieutenant and Captain; Joseph S. Fisher, to Second Lieutenant; William E. Norton, from private to First Lieutenant.

Ninth Infantry

Sangamon county was represented in thi.s regiment by but few men, as given below. James Oates was promoted from Sergeant to Second and then First Lieutenant. The following are the names of those from this county:

Tenth Infantry

Company I of this regiment, in the three months' service, was 'from this county; but as re-organized for the three years' service, "but few men went out from here. The folloAving is the original roster of names from Sangamon county:

Company

In the line of promotions from the men of this county are the following: George T. Allen, from regimental to brigade surgeon; Balzer GrebSj from the ranks of Second Lieutenant.

The regiment remained at Camp Duncan, Jacksonville, until the latter jjart of June, for instructions; then proceeded to Quincy, Illinois, and from thence to Missouri, July 5, where, in connection with the Sixteenth Illinois Infantry, it did good service in keeping down the rebellion.

The forces under Martin E. Green, were dispersed, and James Green, United States Senator, a fomenter of secession, was captured and paroled. The regiment left Rolla, Missouri, for Jefferson City, accompanying General Fremont on his memorable campaign to Springfield, Missouri, after General Price; then returned and went into winter quarters at Otterville.

In the month of February, 1862, the regiment was ordered to Fort Donalson, where it arrived the day subsequent to its surrender; was brigaded with the Fifteenth and Forty-sixth Illinois, and Twenty-fifth Indiana, and assigned to the Second brigade. Fourth division, under Brigadier Geneal Stephen A. Hurlburt.

In the meantime, Colonel Palmer had been promoted, and Major Hall, Seventh Illinois cavalry, originally Captain of one of the companies, had been promoted to Colonel.

From Fort Donalson the regiment proceeded to Fort Henry, where it embarked on transports and proceeded up the Tennessee river to Pittsburg Landing.

In the sanguinary engagements of the 6th and Yth of April, when the regiment first smelt powder from the enemy, the loss in killed and wounded was fully one-half the command engaged. The colors which came out of this bloody conflict, with forty-two bullet holes through them, fully attest the gallantry of the command in the memorable struggle. In the grand charge on the enemy, of April 7th, which was the consummation of that splendid victory over the hosts of rebels, the Fourteenth Illinois was in the advance and led by Colonel Hall. In the official report of General Veach, commander of the brigade, to which the Fourteenth was attached, the following language is employed. " Colonel Hall, of the Fourteenth Illinois, led with his regiment that gallant charge on Monday evening, which drove the enemy beyond our lines and closed the struggle of that memorable day.

The regiiueiit took an active part in the siege of Corinth. After the evacuation, it proceeded to Memphis, and thence to Boliver, Tennessee.

October 4, lSii3, the Fourth Division, under General Ilurlbut, was ordered to proceed to Corinth, as a "forlorn hope," to relieve the beleaguered garrison at that place; but the gallant Rosecrans, belore Corinth was reached, had already severely punished the enemy, and the " forlorn hope " met the retreating rebels at the village of Metamora, on the Hatchie river. In the glorious victory that followed eight hours' hard fighting, the Fourteenth Illinois well sustained its i-eputation earned at Shiloh.

The regiment constituted a part of the right wing of Grant's army, in the march into Northern Mississippi, through Holly Springs, to Yaconee Patalfa, under the immediate command of the lamented McPherson. VanDorn having recaptured Holly Springs, and General Sherman being unable to effect a dislodgment of the rebels from Vicksburg, Grant's army was obliged to retreat; and on January IS, 1863, the Fourteenth Illinois went into vv'inter quarters, at La- Fayette, Tennessee.

Early in the spring the command was ordered to Vicksburg, where it took part in the siege of that stronghold until its final fall, July 4, 1863. Also, accompanied the expedition to Jackson, Mississippi; taking part in the siege until its evacuation.

In August, proceeded to Natchez, and formed part of the force which marched across the great swamps of Northeastern Louisiana, to Harrisonburg, on Wichita river, and captured Fort Beauregard, where, the spring before, the ram " Queen of the West " had been sunk. It accompanied General Sherman on his Meriden raid. After the return, a large portion re-enlisted as veterans, - though its time would have expired in a few months. Returning from the North, where it had been on veteran furlough, it formed a part of the army in the advance on Atlanta.

Here the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Illinois Veterans, ever together since the fall of 1862, sharers of each others' sorrows and joys, weary marches and honorably earned laurels, were consolidated into the " Fourteenth and Fifteenth Illinois Veteran Battalion."

The battalion was detailed to guard railroad communications at and near Ackworth, Georgia, a most important aud dangerous duty, as it was the only route by which General Sherman could supply his immense army with subsistence, etc.

In the month of October, 1864, when the rebel General Hood made his demonstration against Sherman's rear, a large number of the battalion were killed and the major part of the balance were taken prisoners and sent to Andersonville prison. Those who escaped capture were mounted, and, on the grand march to the sea, acted as scouts, and were continually in the advance, being the first to drive the rebel pickets into Savannah, Georgia.

During the long and weary march through North and South Carolina, the battalion was on duty day and night, being constantly in the presence of the enemy, gaining notoriety as skirmishers. The battalion was the first to enter Cheraw, South Carolina, and Fayetteville, North Carolina, and also took part in the battle of Bentonville.

At Goldsborough, North Carolina, in the spring of 1865, the battalion organization was discontinued, a sufficient number of organized companies of recruits having arrived by way of New York and Morehead City, North Carolina, to fill up the two regiments. Colonel Hull again being assigned to the command of the Fourteenth.

After the capitulation of Johnson, the regiment marched to Washington, D. C, where, on the 24th of May, it took part in the grand review of Sherman's army. It afterwards proceeded by rail and river to Louisville, Kentucky, thence, by river, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; thence marched to Fort Kearney, Nebraska Territory, and back.

Mustered out at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, September 16, 1865, arriving at Springfield, Illinois, September 22, 1865, where it received final payment and discharge.

The aggregate number of men who have belonged to this organization was one thousand nine hundred and eighty, and the aggregate mustered out at Fort Leavenworth was four hundred and eighty. During its four years and four months of arduous service the regiment marched four thousand four hundred and ninety miles; traveled by rail, two thousand three hundred aud thirty miles, and by river, four thousand four hundred and ninety miles, making an aggi'egale of eleven thousand six hundred and seventy miles.

Sangamon county was represented by men in Companies G H and I, the greater number being in Company G. Only one promotion made; Balger Grebe being promoted from private to Second Lieutenant.

Twenty-First Infantry

This regiment is known as General Grant's regiment, and did noble service during the war. Sangamon county had a few representatives in six of its ten companies, as follows:

I was appointed Colonel of the Twenty-first Illinois Volunteer Infantry by Governor Richard Yates, some time early in tlie month of June, 1861, and assumed command of the regiment on the 16th of that month. The regiment was mustered into the service of the United States in the latter part of the same month.

Being ordered to rendezvous the regiment at Quincy, Illinois, I thought for the purpose of discipline and speedy efficiency for the field, it would be well to march the regiment across the country, instead of transporting by rail.

Accordingly, on the 'Id of July, 1861, the march was commenced from Camp Yates, Springfield, Illinois, and continued until about three miles beyond the Illinois river, when dispatches were received, changing the destination of the regiment to Ironton, Missouri, and directing me to return to the river and take a steamer, which had been sent there for the purpose of transporting the regiment to St. Louis. The steamer failing to reach the point of embarkment, several days were here lost. In the meantime, a portion of the Sixteenth Illinois Infantry, under Colonel Smith, were reported surrounded by the enemy at a point on the Hannibal & St. Joseph railroad, west of Palmyra, and the Twenty-first was ordered to their relief.

Before the Twenty-first reached its new destination, the Sixteenth had extricated itself. The Twenty-first was then kept on duty on the line of the Hannibal & St. Joseph railroad for about two weeks, without, however, meeting an enemy or an incident worth relating. We did make one march, however, during that time from Salt river, Missouri, to Florida, Missouri, and returned in search of Tom Harris, who was reported in that neighborhood with a handful of rebels. It was impossible, however, to get nearer than a day's march of him.

From Salt river, the regiment went to Mexico, Missouri, where it remained for two weeks; thence to Ironton, Missouri, passing through St. Louis on the Yth of August, I was assigned to duty as a Brigadier General, and turned over the command of the regiment to that gallant and Christian officer. Colonel Alexander, who afterwards yielded up his life, whilst nobly leading it in the battle of Chickamauga.

The Seventh Congressional District Regiment was organized at Mattoon, Illinois, on the 9th of May, 1861. On the 15th of May, it was mustered into the State service for thirty days, by Captain U. S. Grant.

On the 2Sth of June, it was mustered into United States service for three years, by Captain Pitcher, U. S. A., with Captain U. S. Grant as Colonel. Colonel Grant was commissioned Brigadier General, August 6, ISbl, and was succeeded by Lieutenant Colonel J. W. S. Alexander, who was killed, September 20, 1863, at Chicamauga. On the 4th of July, 1861, the regiment marched for Mosoure. On the 22d, arrived at Mexico, where it remained until August 6, when it proceeded by rail to Ironton, Missouri. October 20, marched from Ironton, and on the 2l8t participated in the battle of Fredricktown. Remained at Ironton until January 29, 1862. Marched with General Steele's expedition to Jacksonsport, Arkansas, where it was ordered to Corinth, via Cape Girardeau. Arrived at Hamburg Landing, May 24, l!-62. On the evacuation ot Corinth, pursued the enemy from Farmington, Mississippi, to Booneville. Returning from the pursuit, it formed a part of an expedition to Holly Springs. On the 14lh of August, 1862, was ordered to join General Buell's army, in East Tennessee. Marched via Eastport, Mississippi; Columbia, Tennessee; Florence, Alabama; Franklin, Murfreesboro and Nashville, Tennessee; and arrived at Louisville September 27, 1862. Engaged in the battle of Perryville, October 8, and Chaplin Hill. Company F, Captain David Blackburn, was the first in Perryville. From thence marched to Crab Tree Orchard and Bowling Green, Kentucky, and to Nashville, Tennessee.

When the army marched from Nashville, December 26, 1862, this regiment formed a part of the Second Brigade, First Division Twentieth Army Corps, and was in the skirmish at Knob Gap.

On December 30, in connection with Fifteenth Wisconsin, Thirty-eiglith Illinois, and One Hundred-and-First Ohio, it had a severe engagement with the enemy near Murfreesboro, where it charged the famous Washington (rebel) Light Artillery, twelve Parrott guns, and succeeded in driving every man from the battery, when it was compelled to fall back by a division of rebel infantry. During the battle of Murfreesboro it was fiercely engaged, and did gallant duty, losing more men than any other regiment engaged.

The Twenty-first was with General Ro^ecrans' army from Murfreesboro to Chattanooga, and was engaged in a severe skirmish at Liberty Gap, June 25, 1863. Was engaged in the battle of Chickamauga, September 19th and 20th, where it lost two hundred and thirty-eight officers and men.

After the battle of Chickamauga, the Twentyfirst was attached to First Brigade, First Division, Fourth Army Corps, and remained at Bridgeport, Alabama, during October, November, and December, 1863.

Twenty-Sixth Infantry

The following named compose those credited to Sangamon county in the report of the Adjutant General, at the close of the war: Sergeant Majors. James W Booker Robert C. Reed

Company'

The following promotions were made of Sangamon county men: John B. Harris, from Captain to Major; Morgan Belden, from Musician to Adjutant; Samuel N. King, from private to Second and First Lieutenant; George W. Kerlin, from Second to First Lieutenant, and Captain; John S. Richmond, from Sergeant to Captain; Calvin A. Pease, fi'om private to Second and First Lieutenant; William H. H. Cline, from Corporal to First Lieutenant; Ashel Corson, from Sergeant to Second Lieutenant; James W. Booker, from Sergeant to Captain.

The Twenty-sixth Infantry, Illinois Volunteers, was mustered into the United States' service, with seven companies at Camp Butler, Illinois, August 31, 1861, and were ordered to Quincy, Illinois, for the protection of that place. Not having been armed, the regiment did general duty with hickory clubs.

During the autumn, the regiment did duty on the Hannibal & St. Joe Railroad, and were armed with old English Tower muskets - Colonel John Mason Loomis, commanding post at Hannibal.

Prior to January 1, 1862, three more companies were raised, completing the organization. February 19, 1862, left Hannibal, Missouri, for the South, stopping at Commerce, where the regiment was assigned to Brigadier General J. B. Plummer's brigade. Brigadier General Schuyler Hamilton's division, Major General John Pope's coips.

Arriving at New Madrid, March 3d, and were engaged in action there. Marched to Point Pleasant, and arriving on the 6th, engaged rebel gun boats, sharp shooters, and prevented the landing of the enemy.

After remaining some time at New Madrid, joined an expedition against Fort Pillow. Returning, proceeded up the Ohio and Tennessee rivers to Hamburg Landing. Took part in the siege of Corinth. May 8 and 9, were engaged at Farmington, the regiment losing five killed and thirty wounded. Lieutenant Colonel Charles H. Tinkhani was among the wounded.

Colonel Loorais commanded brigade, and General Stanley the division. May 28, engaged the enemy one mile from Corinth, the regiment losing four killed and twenty-five wounded. Major Gil more was wounded.

Company G, of the Twenty-sixth, was the first to enter Corinth on evacuation by enemy. Engaged in pursuit to Boonville, and returned to Clear Creek, four miles from Corinth. June 23, ordered to Danville, Mississippi, where it remained till Augustiy, 1861, at which time joined brigade commanded by Colonel R. C. Murphy (Eighth Wisconsin), and marched for Tuscumbia. Arrived 21st. September 8, with Fortyseventh and Twenty-sixth, Lieutenant Colonel Tinkham commanding. Marched to Clear creek.

September 18, marched for luka; 19th, were engaged with the enemy in a brigade commanded by Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Mower, of the Eleventh Missouri. Enemy evacuating in the night, it joined in pursuit, arriving at Corinth October 3, and participating in the battle of Corinth.

After the battle, followed the retreating enemy as far as Ripley, ten days afterward arriving again at Corinth, where it stayed until November 2. Marched, via Grand Junction, Holly Springs, and Lumpkins Mill, toward Tallahatchie river, the enemy being fortified on south side of river. Regiment was here detailed to guard a commissary train to Hudsonville, during the trip losing two men killed and two wounded, by guerrillas.

Ordered to Holly Sj^rings, to prevent the capture of that place. On 21st, reached that place, enemy having fled. Remained here during the year, Colonel Loorais commanding the post, and Lieutenant Colonel Gilmore as chief of outposts.

In the beginning of the year 1863, the post at Holly Springs was broken up, and the army fell back to Lagrange, Tennessee, where the regiment was assigned to duty as provost guard, Colonel Loomis commanding the post. Here it remained until March sth.

March 8th, the brigade marched from Lagrange to Collierville, Tennessee, where they remained three months, engaged in fortifying the place and defending the railroad against guerrillas and bushwhackers.

June 7th, left Collierville for Memphis. The following day they embarked for Harnes' Blufl^. The regiment subsequently went into camp at Oak Ridge, where it remained until after the fall of Vicksburg.

On the afternoon of July 4th, started in pursuit of the retreating forces of General Johnson. The siege of Jackson was marked by severe skirmishing, in one of which Captain James A. Dugget, of Company C, was instantly killed by a round shot through the breast, and a number of men were killed and wounded. About the 22d of July, began the march back to Yicksburg, and when the troops crossed Black river they went into camp fur the summer. September 28. the camp was broken up and the regiment marched into Vicksburg and there embarked for Memphis, where it arrived on the 7th of October.

Here a few days was given for the purpose of outfitting the men, preparatory for the long march across the country from Memphis to Chattanooga, to relieve the besieged Army of the Cumberland.

The march began at 8 a. m., October 11th. Arrived at Bridgeport, November 15th, and on the 24th and 25th, took an active part in the battle of Mission Ridge, losing in killed and wounded, one hundred and one ofticers and men. Among the officers severely wounded were, Lieutenant Colonel Gillmore, Captain James P. Davis, company B, Adjutant Edward A. Tucker, and Lieutenant William Polk, company B.

The next morning started before daylight in pursuit of the defeated and flying enemy, followed them to Rmgold, Georgia; burnt the bridges and destroyed the railroad; then returned to make the march of two hundred miles, without supplies, cooking utensils, camp equipages or change of clothing, to the relief of Geneial Bunsides, atlvnoxville. Returned to Bridgeport in the latter part of December; were reclothed, paid ofl", and marched to Scottsboro, Alabama, and went into winter quarters.

On the Ist of Jaiiuary, 1864, there were five hundred and fifteen men ))resent for duty, of whom four hundred and sixty-three re-enlisted as veterans. Of sixty-one men present in company K, sixty re-enlisted. January 12, started home on veteran furlough. At the expiration of furlough, returned to the field with ranks well filled with recruits. Arrived at Scotshoro' March 3, and remained until May 1, when it started on the great Atlantic campaign. The regiment was actively engaged in all the marches, skirmishes and battles which finally resulted in the capture of Atlanta. On the "Jd of August, a detail of nine hundred men was made from the division to charge the enemy's skirmish line. The charge was to be made over an old field, covered with high grass, a distance of about four hundred yards. When the signal was given, the men started on a keen run for the rebel works. John H. Wilson, of company D, which was raised in Sangamon county, a stout, active fellow, out-ran the rest, and soon found himself in front of a rebel pit, which had been concealed by the tall gi-ass, tilled with seventeen men and a commissioned officer. He drew up his musket, and told them "to fight or run, and that blamed quick." All surrendered except the officer, who started to run, when Wilson shot him. It was laughable to see " Buck," as he w^as called, marching back with his seventeen prisoners. By order of General Logan, he retained the officer's sword and a fine Whitney rifle, found in the pit, and now has them at home as mementoes of his gallantry. After the fall of Atlanta most of the old officers were mustered out at the expiration of their term of service. Only two of the original officers remained, one of whom, Captain Ira J. Bloomfield, company K, was made Colonel of the regiment.

About the same time, the Fourth Division, Fifteenth Army Corps, was broken up, and the regiment was transferred to the First Division of the same corps, Avith which it remained until the close of the war. The regiment did some hard marching; following Hood up toward Chattanooga, and off into Northern Alabama; thence returned to Atlanta; were paid and re-clothed, preparatory lo '' marching through Georgia."

The Twenty-sixth was engaged in the action of Griswoldville, siege of Savannah and capture of Fort McAlister. A short time after the fall of Savannah, the regiment was ordered to Beaufort, South Carolina, and remained on duty there and at Port Royal Ferry, until the commencement of the northward march through the Carolinas. Were among the first regiments into Columbia, und were hotly engaged in the battle of Bentonville. Here the regiment was ordered to carry the bridge, across Mill creek, which was strongly guarded by the enemy. The regiment charged, and carried it, but lost a number of good men. Sergeant Smith, of Company K, color-bearer, was charging, at the head of the column, across the bridge, and was shot, the colors falling into the stream. The enemy rushed forward to secure them, but Lieutenant Webster, with Company E, charged, drove them back, and saved the colors. Colonel Blotanfield had his horse shot under him, and narrowly escaped himself. Remained at Goldsboro, Norlh Carolina, a few days; and April 10, began the march against Raleigh. Left Raleigh, May 1, for Washington, via Richmond. Participated in the grand review at Washington. Transported by rail to Parkersburg, Virginia; thence by boat to Louisville, Kentucky, where it remained in camp until July 20, 1865, when it was mustered out of service and started for Springfield, Illinois, for final payment and discharge. July 28, the regiment was paid off and disbanded.

The regiment had marched during its four years of service, six thousand nine hundred and thirty-one miles; fought twenty-eight hard battles, besides innumerable skirmishes. They were permitted by the orders of the commanding Generals to place upon their banner, "New Madrid," " Island No. 1 0," " Farmington," " Siege of Corinth," "luka," "Corinth, 3d and 4th October, 1862," "Holly Springs," "Vicksburg," "Jackson, Miss.," "Mission Ridge," "Resacca," "Kenesaw," "Ezra Church," "Atlanta," "Jonesboro," "Griswoldville," "McAlister," "Savannah," "Columbia," "Bentonville."

men: Mason Brayman, fiuni Major to Colonel and Brigadier General; Samuel H. Russell, from Second to First Lieutenant and Captain; Truman S. Post, from Sergeant to Second and First Lieutenant and Captain.

The Twenty-ninth Illinois Volunteers was mustered into the United States service at Camp Butler, Illinois, August 19, 1861, by Captain T. G. Pitcher, L^. S. A., and was commanded by Colonel James S Reardon, and was assigned to the brigade of Brigadier General John A. Mc- Clernand.

Early in September it was ordered to Cairo. In October, formed a part of an expedition under the command of Colonel E. J. Oglesby, to Bloom, Missouri. In January, 18(52, regiment was assigned to the brigade of Colonel R. J. Oglesby, (Eighth, Eighteenth, Twenty-ninth, Thirtieth and Thirty-first Illinois), and division Brigadier General McClernand. This command was the first to enter Fort Henry after its evacuation.

In the battle of Fort Donelson, the brigade formed the extreme right of the line of investment, meeting the enemy first and fighting them longer than any o'her j^ortion of the army. Regiment lost one hundred men killed, of which thirty were killed on the field.

March I, 1862, regiment was assigned to Colonel L. F. Ross' Brigade, composed of the Seventeenth, Twenty-ninth, Forty-third and Fortyninth Illinois Volunteers, and proceeded to Savannah, Tennessee. Twentieth of March, proceeded to Pittsburg Landing. April 1st, Captain E. M. Ferrill was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel vice Dunlap, resigned, The regiment bore a most honorable part in the battle of Shiloh, April 6 and 7, 1862. With an effective strength of four hundred men, it lost one hundred killed and w^ounded.

April 15, 1862, Major M. Brayman was promoted Colonel vice Reardon, resigned. Regiment was constantly engaged during the siege of Corinth, May, 1862. June 6, was assigned to brigade of Colonel C. C. Marsh, composed of the Eleventh, Twenty-ninth, Thirtieth and Thirty-first Illinois, and during the month made frequent incursions into West Tennessee. October 1, sent to reinforce General Eosencrans at Corinth. Arriving too late for the battle, formed to advance of the advance of pursuit to Ripley, Mississi])pi, and returned to Jackson.

December 1, regiment proceeded to rear of General Grant's army, at Cold Water, Mississippi, and shortly afterwards went into camp at Holly Springs. On 18th Lieutenant Colonel Kent, with two companies (D and K,) went to Jackson, Tennessee, to protect that place.

December 20, Colonel R. C. Murphy, of the Eighth Wisconsin Volunteers, surrendered Holly Springs to rebel General Van Dorn, in a most cowardly and disgraceful manner. Eight companies of the regiment were paroled and sent to Benton Barracks. The camp and garrison equipage and books and records of the Twentyninth were destroyed.

The eight paroled companies were kept at Benton Barracks until July, 1863, when they were exchanged and returned to duty. The two remaining companies were assigned to the Western Navy in February, 1863, where they served with distinction during the siege of Vicksburg, losing one officer and several men in running the batteries at Vicksburg and Grand Gulf.

October 16, 1863, Lieutenant Colonel Kent was relieved, at his own request, as Provost Marshal General of the Army of the Tennessee, and assumed command of his regiment, which was assigned to General Logan's Division of the Seventeenth Army Corps.

October 19, the One Hundred and Thirty-first Illinois volunteers was consolidated with the Twenty-ninth, and Lieutenant Colonel Kent promoted Colonel, vice Colonel Ferrell, resigned.

December 1, 1863, moved to Natchez, and remained on garrison duty. In January, 1864, the regiment re-enlisted, and was mustered as veterans; and July 19, received veterans' furloughs from Springfield, JUinois.

Moved from Springfield, August 22, 1864, and arrived at Natchez the last of the month, and remained until October, then moved to the mouth of White river, having been assigned to Third brigade reserve corps. Military Division of West Mississippi. A short time afterward was ordered to Memphis, and thence to Paducah, arriving October 20, 1864, for protection of Kentucky from enemy's cavalry, which appeared on the border. November 26, embarked for Memphis, camping in that city November 29. December 21, mai'ched with expedition into the interior of Tennessee.

Hard mai'ching, cold weather, and bad roads. Returned December 31. January 1, 1865, embarked for New Orleans. Camped above the city at Kenner on the 5th.

February 11, assigned to Third Brigade, First Division, Thirteenth Army Corps, Colonel Kent commanding brigade, and Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Callicott commanding regiment. Embarked for Mobile. Landed at Dauphin Island on 15th February. March 17, embarked for Fort Morgan, and landing, bivouacked on the beach. During eight succeeding days, were toiling over almost impassable roads to Spanish Fort, arriving on the 26th. Took an active part in the siege. Moved to Fort Blakely April 2, and was engaged in the whole siege, supporting the charge made by our Second brigade on the 9th, which resulted in the capture of the entire rebel army. Regiment lost during the campaign twenty-six men killed and wounded.

April 10, marched for Mobile. Arrived on the 12th, and remained in camp. June 26, embarked on steamship Scott for Texas. Arrived off Galveston July 1. The sea being quite rough, two or three days were required to disembark. Soon after were ordered to Millican, Texas, on Texas Central Railroad; arriving on the 9th.

The regiment being in Provisional Division Department of Texas, Major General F. Steele commanding, the regiment reported to Major General J. A. Mower, commanding Eastern District of Texas, until November 6, 1865, when it was mustered out of the United State's service, B. W. Ladd, Ninty-eighth Ohio and A. C. M.

September 1, 1861, moved to Cairo, Illinois, and was assigned to Brigadier General McClernand's Brigade. Brigadier General U. S. Grant, commanding District of Cairo, and Major General John C. Fremont, commanding Department of Missouri. October 22, went on scout into Kentucky, near Columbus. November 7, was engaged in the battle of Belmont. The regiment did gallant service during this action, and captured the celebrated "Watson's New Orleans Battery."

February 4, moved up Tennessee river; 6th, was in tlie attack and taking of Fort Henry, in Colonel Oglesby's brigade. Was engaged in the siege and taking of Fort Donelson, 13th, 14th and 15th of February, 1862.

Arrived at Pittsburg Landing April 25. Took part in the siege of Corinth, in Colonel Logan's brigade. June 4 and 5, marched from Corinth to Bethel; on the Sth, occupied Jackson, Tennessee; 13th and 14th of August, marched to Estenaula, and 31st to Denmark.

September 1, 1862, marched toward Meriden Station on the Mississippi Central Railroad, and about four miles froin that place met the enemy's cavalry, six thousand strong, under General Armstrong, and after four hours of hard fighting, drove the enemy from the field, gaining a brilliant victory.

The Thirtieth was commanded by Major Warren Shedd, Colonel Dennis commanding brigade of Twentieth aud Thirtieth Illinois Infantry, one section Schwartz's Illinois Battery, Captain Foster's company of Independent Ohio Cavalry, and thirty-four men of Fourth Illinois Cavalry. On 2d September, marched to Mendon; 3d to Jackson, 2d of November marched to Lagrange. On 11th marched toward Water Valley, Mississippi, arriving December 19; 21st, marched for Memphis, Tennessee, arriving January 19, 1863. Were stationed at Memphis, Tennessee, in Colonel Leggett's brigade, Major General Logan's division. Major General McPherson's corps.

April 1 '7, to Milliken's Bend, Louisiana. Joined Grant's army and moved to Bruinsburg, Mississippi - crossing Mississippi river. May 1st moved to Thompson's Hill, moved to Hankinson's Ferry, on Black river; skirmish with the enemy en route. Moved to Raymond, Mississippi, engaged in the battle of Raymond, May 12. Moved via Clinton to Jackson. Pursued the retreating enemy after their defeat of 14th of May.

May 16, engaged in the battle of Champion Hill, losing heavily. Crossed Black river with the army, and arrived in the rear of Vicksburg 19th of May, 1863.

May 25, moved with expedition to Mechauicsburg, under General Blair. Returning actively participated in the siege of Vicksburg until June 23, and then moved to Black river, under General Sherman, to watch the rebel General Johnston.

Moved with General Shermnn's army to Jackson,and assisted in the investment of that place, after which the regiment moved to Vicksburg, anivitig July 25. Remained in camp until August 20, when it moved to Monroe, Louisiana, returning on the 28th.

January 1, 1864, mustered in as a veteran organization; 10th, moved with expedition up the Mississippi river against guerrillas, and returned on 15th. February 3, left Vicksburg on Meriden campaign, under General Sherman.

March 5, left Vicksburg on veteran furlough to Illinois, arriving at Camp Butler March 12. April 18, left Camp Butler, and on the 28th left Cairo with "Tennessee River Expedition," under General W. Q. Gresham.

Arrived at Clifton, Tennessee, on the 30th. March 5, marched via Pulaski, Tennessee, and Athens, Alabama, to Huntsville, Alabama. May 25, moved to Decatur, crossing the Tennessee river on 2'7th. Thence via Warrentown, Alabama, to Rome, Georgia; thence via Kingston, joining General Sherman's "Grand Army" at Ackworth, June 8. On 10th, moved to Big Shanty, and commenced skirmishing with the enemy. On the 27th, moved out to make a demonstration in front, losing about 20 killed and wounded.

On the night of July 2, moved with Seventeenth Army Corps to the right of General Sherman's, and on the 5th moved to Nickajack creek; 9th, regiment sent to guard Department Headquarters.

On 12th, moved to Sweet Water creek. July 17, moved toward Decatur via Marietta, crossing the Chattahoochie at Roswell's, and arriving at Decatur on 20th.

Was in battle of July 21 and 22, and lost heavil}'^, and were actively engaged until the fall of Atlanta and Jonesboro. Camped at East Point September 6th. October 4, 1864, moved northward in the pursuit of General Hood, via Kenesaw Mountain, to Resaca, and returned to Smyrna Camp Ground via Galesville, Alabama, arriving November 5.

November 13, moved to Atlanta, and on the 15th moved with General Sherman's army in the "March to the Sea;" participating in the capture of Savannah, Georgia, December 21. Left Savannah January 4, 1865, and moved by water to Beaufort, South Carolina. Left Beaufort January 13, and participated in the capture of Pacotaligo, on the 15th. Remained at Pacotaligro until 30th; then marched with Sherman's army to Goldsboro, North Carolina, where the regiment arrived March 25, 1865. Was engaged during the march in the capture of Orangeburg, Columbia, Cheraw, South Carolina, and Fayetteville. North Carolina; besides, destroying railroad track, etc.

The regiment took part in the grand review. May 2 4, 18(35, at Washington, D. C; camped near Washington; and left June 7, vut Baltimore and Ohio railroad, arriving at Parker's, Virginia^ on the 9th. Proceeded by steamboat to Louisville, Kentucky, and remained at Louisville. Mustered out of United States service July 17, 1865, by First Lieutenant Aug. P, Noyes, A. C. M., Third Division, Seventeenth Army Corps.

Thirtieth Infantry

This ngimeut was organized at Camp Butler, August 28, 1861, and commanded by Colonel P. B. Fouke. The following named men were from Sangamon county:

The following promotions were made: Hiram H Rosengrant, private, to Captain; \Vm. George, private, to Second Lieutenant; Wm. A. Nixon, First Lieutenant, to Captain; Edwin L. Higgins, sergeant, to Second and Firs't Lieutenant and Captain.

September 20, moved to Ironton Missouri, via St. Louis. Remained at Ironton during the winter, with occasional scouts into the country. On one of these, the battle of FredricktOMn was fought; Company A on the skirmish line.

March, 1862, moved with the command of General Steele, southward; passing into Arkansas at Pitman's Ferry, and marcliing via Pocahontas and Jacksonport, to Batesviile, Avhere it joined General Curtis' army; thence via Jackson, Augusta and Clarendon, to Helena. Was engaged in the battle of Cache, and in many skirmishes. At the battle of Cotton Plant, Company A on the skirmish line, met and checked a charge of two thousand Texas Rangers. During July and August, were camped twenty miles west of Helena, and engaged in eight expeditions up and down the river, September 1, was moved up the river to Sulphur Springs, and thence to Pilot Knob, where it arrived the middle of October, 1862. November 15, moved to VauBuren, Arkansas, in Colonel Harris' Brigade, Brigadier General W. P. Benton's Division, of General Davidson's Corps. Made winter campaign in Southeast Missouri; passing through Patterson, VanBuren, West Plains, Eminence and Centerville, and returned to Bellevue Valley, near Pilot Knob, about March 1, 1863.

The Thirty-third was then ordered to Ste. Geneveive, Missouri, where, with the command, it embarked for Millikin's Bend, Louisiana. Attached to the First Brigade, First Division, Thirteenth Army Corps, it was engaged in all its battles; participating in the Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Black River Bridge, assault and siege of Vicksburg, and the siege of Jackson.

In August, moved to New Orleans Avith the Thirteenth Army Corps, In October, with brigade of Colonel Shunk, Eighth Indiana, Major General C. C. Washburne's Division and Major General E. O. C, Ord's Corps, engaged in the campaign up the Bayou Teche; returned to New Orleans in November, Thence ordered to Brownsville, Texas; but before landing, were ordered to Arkansas Pass.

Disembarked on St. Joseph Island; marched up St. Joseph Island and Matagorda Island to Saluria; participating in the capture of Fort Esperanza. Thence moved to Indianola and Port Lavaca

January 1, 18G4 the regiment re-enlisted as veterans, and March 14th, readied Bloomington, Illinois, and received veteran furloughs. April 18, 18G4, the regiment was re-organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, and proceeded to New Orleans, via Alton and St. Louis - arriving on the 29th, and camping at Carrollton.

May 17, ordered to Jirashear City, Louisiana. Soon after its arrival the regiment was scattered along the line of the road as guard, in the following order: Companies F, C and K, at Bayou Boeuf; company I, Bayou L'Ours; companies A and I), at TigerYille; company G, at Chacahoula; company E. Terre Bonne; company B, at Bayou Lafourclie and Bayou des Allemands; company H, Boutte; regimental headquarters at Terre Bonne. The district was called the "District of Lafourche," commanded by Brigadier General Robert A. Cameron. Headquarters at Thibodaux. September 17, 1864. the non-veterans of the regiment were started home via New York City, in charge of rebel prisoners, and were mustered out at Camp Butler, about October 11, 1864.

March 2, 1805, w^ere ordered to join the Sixteenth Army Corps. Near Boutte Station the train was thrown from the track, and nine men were killed and seventy Mounded. On the 18th the regiment embarked on Lake Ponchartrain, for Mobile expedition. Company K remaining behii^d to guard transportation, joined the regiment April 11, at Blakely; moved via Fort Gaines and Navy Cove, landed on Fish river, Alabama, and marched with General Canby's army up east side of Mobile Bay. The regiment was in the First brigade, C-olonel W. L. Mc- Millian, Ninety-Fifth Ohio; First Division, General J. McArthur; Sixteenth Army Corps, Major General A. J. Smith.

After the surrender of Mobile, marched April 13, 1865, with Sixteenth Corps, for Montgomery, Alabama, where it arrived on the 25th, and encamped on the Alabama river. Here it received the news of Lee and Johnston's surrender, after which its operations were not of a hostile character. May 10, marched to Selma, and May 17, by rail, to Meridian, Mississijipi. Here remained. In the latter part of July the regiment was filled above the maximum by men transferred from Seventy-second, One Hundred and Seventeenth, One Hundred and Twentysecond, and One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Illinois.

Moved to Vicksburg April 14, 1865, and remained at that place until mustered out of service, November 24, 1865, and ordered to Camp Butler, Illinois, for final payment and discharge.

The following were the promotions of men from this county: Henry N. Alden, from Captain to Major; Charles Fox, from private to First Lieutenant.

Histoky' Of The Thirty'-Bigiitii Infantry'

The Thirty-eighth Infantry, Illinois Volunteers, was organized at Camp Butlei", Illinois, in September, 1861, by Colonel William P. Carlin. September 20, was ordered to Pilot Knob, Missouri, receiving its arms en route. Colonel Carlin was placed in command of the post. October 20, marched to Fredericktown, and 21st was engaged in the battle at that place, with the enemy under Jeff Thompson.

The regiment remained at Pilot Knob during the winter. March 3, 1862, moved to Reevers' Station on Black river. March 31, regiment removed from Reevers' Station to Doniphan, and April 17, crossed Currant river on 2l8t reached Pocahontas, Arkansas. April 30, marched for Jacksonport, Arkansas, May 10, the Twentyfirst and Thirty-eighth were ordered to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, two hundred and twenty miles distant. This march was made in ten days, a day and a half of which time was spent ferrying Black and Current rivers. May 24, arrived at Hamburg Landing, moved to the front, and were before Corinth during the last days of the siege.

Was in Second Brigade, Fourth Division, left wing, Army of tlie Mississippi, Colonel Carlin commanding brigade. Brigadier General Jeff C. Davis commanding division, and Major General Joliii Pope.

Marched to Danville, Booneville, back to Corinth, and to Jacinto. During the last of June marched to Ripley, and returned by forced marches. Remained in camp till August 14, when marched with the division to join the Array of the Ohio, under General Buell. Passing through I Ilka, Mississippi, crossed the Tennessee at Eastport; then marched to Louisville, arriving September 26, 1862, having marched night and day about five hundred miles. October 1, marched from Louisville in the Thirtyfirst Brigade. October S, engaged in battle of Perryville, Major D. H. Oilman, commanding, and captured an ammunition team, two caissons and about one hundred prisoners. Was honorably mentioned in General Mitchell's report of the battle. Joined in pursuit of Bragg as far as Crab Orchard, and then marched through Lancaster, Danville, Lebanon, and Bowling Green, to Edgefield Junction, near Nashville. Went on a scout to Harpeth Shoals with Fifteenth Wisconsin, and returned November 20, having destroyed a large quantity of salt, and captured a rebel Avagon train and one hundred horses and mules.

Advanced from Nashville, December 26, 1862, and with the brigade charged a battery at Knott Gap and captured two guns. Regimental loss, three killed and eight wounded. Engaged in the battle of Stone River from December 30, 1862, till January 4, 1863.

December 3l8t, the brigade was heavily engaged, and repulsed three heavy charges and held the position until the enemy having driven Johnston's Division, came heavily on the flank and forced the line to retire. Regiment lost in engagement thirty-four killed, one hundred and nine wounded, and thirty-four missing. Regiment at Murfreesboro until June. Sleantime the right wing was changed to the Twentieth Army Corps.

When the enemy advanced on Tuilhoma, the Twentieth Army Corps moved on Liberty Gap, and engaged the enemy, June 24lh, 25ih and 26th; on the 25th the Thirty-eighth was ordei-ed to relieve Seventy-seventh Pennsylvania, of General Willick's brigade, who were hotly pressed by the enemy. The Thirty-eighth charged across a plowed field, under heavy fire, and drove the enemy from their works, capturing the flag of the Second Arkansas.

the Cumberland Mountains to Stevenson, Alabama. Thirtieth, crossed Tennessee river at Carpenter's Ferry. Crossed Sand Mountain and camped in Wills Valley. September crossed Lookout Mountain and camped at Broomtown Valley, about fifty miles south of Chattanooga. September 13th and 14th, re-crossed Lookout Mountain to Wills Valley; 16th ascended Lookout Mountain, and marched twenty-five miles on the top to Stevens' Gap. Seveuteeth, entered McLemore's cave and laid in line of battle before Dry Gap, in Pigeon mountains. On the 19th, entered the battle of Chickmauga, near Gordon's Mills; double-quicking, a line Avas formed under tire, and was hotly engaged until dark.

September 20th, was moved to the left wing into position at 10 a. m., and was heavily engaged. The enemy pressing through a gap made by the withdrawal of General Woods' Division, forced the line back, and the brigade narrowly escaped capture. Was re-formed on the hills in the rear of the battle ground and marched toward Rossville. Was then marched toward the right, where General Thomas was continuing the fight. After dark, returned to Rossville. Loss, Lieutenant Colonel D. H. Gilmer, killed, and Major Alden severely wounded; of three hundred and one men who entered the fight, one hundred and eighty were killed, wounded or missing. September 2l8t, Captain W. C. Harris took command of regiment, and on the 22d moved into Chattanooga and remained till the last of October, working on fortifications, etc.

January 26, 1864, moved through Chattanooga to Ooltawah. On the night of February 17th, moved out with a detachment of Fourth Michigan Cavalry, and at daylight surprised and captured a rebel outpost a few miles from Dalton, Georgia, and returned to camp in the afternoon.

February 29, 1864, the regiment re-enlisted, and was mustered March 16, 1864. Started for Illinois, March 28th. Arrived at Springfield April 8th. Rendezvoused at Mattoon. May 14th, moved from Mattoon to Louisville. Lieutenant Colonel W. T. Chapman took command of the regiment at Louisville, May 17 th. Arrived at Nashville 21st.

May 27, left Chattanooga for Ackworth with a drove of cattle, which was increased at Resaca to 1,700 head. On 9th, rejoined the brigade; 10th, moved upon the enemy at Pine Top; engaged at Pine Top till 18th, and at Keuesaw Mountain until July 3. July 5, reached the Chattahoochie river, and crossed it on the l2th at Power's Ferry; 20th, crossed Peach Tree creek, and on the 22d threw up works before Atlanta; 26th, moved to works, protecting rear and left of lines; August 25, withdrew from lines in night, and 26th was rear guard and had a brisk skirmish; September 1, engaged in the battle of Jonesboro; September 2, moved to Lovejoy, and on the 8th the regiment camped at Atlanta.

October 3, marched in pursuit of Hood to Gaylorsvilie, Alabama, and after halting a few days, marched to Chattanooga, arriving October 30, 1864.

October 31, the First Brigade started as escort to wagon train of Fourth Corps for Huntsville. The remainder of the corps going by rail, crossed the Cumberland Mountains at Tantallon, and rejoined the corps at Pulaski, Tennessee, November 12, 1864.

Arrived at Columbia, Tennessee, November 24, and November 25 and 26, threw up works and skirmished with the enemy. Crossed Duck river on the night of 27th, and next day threw up works on left flank. Withdrew ia the night and marched through Spring Hill, passing a large rebel camp. Marched alongside the train to Franklin, with rebel cavalry on the flank; 30th, entered Franklin. About half past four the enemy advanced, driving in our skirmishers, but were driven back by the main line. Withdrew at midnight, and crossing the Harpeth river, reached Nashville. December 1, was occupied in building fortifications and doing outpost duty. On 15th was placed in position near the Hardin pike, and at 4 p. m. were in the charge on Montgomery Hill, and among the first to enter the enemy's works; was in the reserve line and joined in pursuit, when the enemy's line was broken; was in pursuit to Lexington, Alabama. Arriving at Huntsville January 5, 1865, and remaining until March 13,

March 13, proceeded to Strawberry Plains, Tennessee; on 24th moved to Lick creek. April 3, brigade was ordered on an expedition to Ashville, North Carolina; returned 11th, and on 20th took cars for Nashville. June Tth, the non-veteran regiments having been mustered out, the Twenty-first and Thirty-eighth were assigned to Second Brigade, Colonel J. B. C. Leeman commanding.

June 17, moved to Johnsonville; 19th embarked on Steamer Palestine, and on 25th landed at New Orleans. July 12, embarked on steamer Clinton, and landed at Indianola, Texas, 15th; iTth marched to Green Lake. August 8 and 9, marched through Victoria and camped on the Gaudaloupe river. December 31, 1865, regiment mustered out and ordered to Springfield for final payment and discharge.

The promotions were as follows: Emanuel Cross, Sergeant, to Second and First Lieutenant and Captain; Edward W. Bennett, First Lieutenant to Captain; Thomas W. Fortune, Sergeant to Second and First Lieutenant; Pierson IL Kiser, from Corporal to First Lieutenant; Edwin Allsop, Second Lieutenant to Captain; James M. Turjnn, Second to First Lieutenant; Adna Phelps, Sergeant to Second and First Lieutenant.

Memoranda Of Seventv-Tiiird Regiment

The regiment was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, in August, 1862, and immediately became part of General Buell's army. Fought nobly at Perryville; finished under General Thonias at Nashville. The Seventy-third Illinois A'olunteer Infantry was in every battle fought by the Army of the Cumberland from October, 1862, until the rout of General Hood's army, at Nashville, and the winding up of the whole matter.

The dead of this regiment are found at Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, away in East Tennessee, and then in the succession of battles from Chattanooga to the fall of Atlanta. When Sherman pushed down south, the Seventy-third remained with General Thomas. It formed a part of Opendyke's brigade at Franklin, which saved the day and gave him his star, and lost its last man killed in driving Hood's army from Nashville. It has more than once been complimented by its generals. It lost heavily in Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge and Franklin. It had two Majors and two Adjutants killed and nearly every officer of the regiment wounded at some one time - several of them many times. It left the State one of the largest and returned one of the smallest regiments.

Its officers and men, and especially the men, have never been surpassed for bravery, indurance and devotion to the country. Probably two-thirds of the organization wasted away, either by disease, death or battles during the three years' service.

The promotions of Sangamon county men were as follows: Henry Yates, from Captain to Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel; George W. Harman, Lieutenant, to Captain; John W. Shuff, Sergeant, to First Lieutenant and Captain; John J. Phillips, Sergeant, to First Lieutenant; Thomas Pollock, Corporal, to Second and First Lieutenant; A. J. Henths, Sergeant, to Second Lieutenant; David H. Harts, Sergeant, to Second and First Lieutenant and Captain.

The One Hundred and Sixth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized at Lincoln, Illinois, in August, 1862, by Colonel Robert B. Latham, and mustered into the United States service September 18, 1862. Moved from camp November 7, 1862, via St. Louis, to Columbus, Kentucky, arriving November 10; from thence moved to .Jackson, Tennessee. Colonel M. K. Lawler commanded the Post of .Jackson, and Brigadier General J. C. Sullivan the District.

The regiment was mustered out of service July 12, 1865, at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and arrived at Camp Butler, Illinois, July 24, 1865, where it received final payment and discharge.

One Hundred And Fourteenth Infantry

This regiment may properly be termed a Sangamon county regiment, as both officers and men are principally from this county. The following is the original roster:

The promotions were as follows: John F. King, Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel; Samuel N. Shoup, Captain to Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel; Oramel H. Abel. First Lieutenant to Adjutant; Henry L. Vanhoff, First Lieutenant to Adjutant; Henry VanMeeter, Second Assistant to Surgeon; Edward P. Strickland, First Lieutenant to Captain; Joseph D. Zeigler, Second to First Lieutenant; Jesse Cantrall, Second to First Lieutenant; Irwin Johnson, Sergeant to Second and First Lieutenant; Adam Hivel, First Lieutenant to Captain; Louis R. Hedrick, Second to First Lieutenant; James W. Southwick, Sergeant to First Lieutenant; John S. Caulfield, Second to First Lieutenant; Egbert O. Mallory, First Lieutenant to Captain; Daniel Bailey, Second to First Lieutenant; James D. Mallory, Sergeant to Second Lieutenant.*

The One Hundred and Fourteenth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, was organized in the months of July and August, and mustered into the tlnited States' service at Camp Butler, Illinois, September 18, 1862.

Companies A and D were from Cass county. Companies B, C, E, G, H and I from Sangamon county, Companies F and K from Menard county. The regiment left Camp IJutler for Memphis, Tennessee, November 8, 1862, arriviag November 16th, and remained there on picket duty until November 26th. It then started on the Tallahatchie campaign, being attached to the First Brigade of Brigadier Gen- eral Luman's Division. Arrived at C >llege Hill, Mississippi, December 4th, where it remained until December 23d. Then left for Jackson, Tennessee, which was threatened by the rebel General Forrest, where it arrived after two weeks' very hard marching, on January 8, 1863, and remained, doing picket duty, until February 9th. It then returned to Memphis, doing guard duty on the Memphis & Charleston railroad.

On March 17, the regiment left Memphis on transports, bound down the rivei*. Ordered to Young's Point, Louisiana, where it arrived April 2, and was assigned to the First Brigade, First Division, Fifteenth Army Corps, commanded by Major General W. T. Sherman, and ordered into camp at Duckport, Louisiana.

On the 2d of May, the regiment left for Vicksburg, and on May 14, was engaged in the battle of Jackson, Mississippi. Loss, five men killed and wounded.

Arrived in the rear of Vicksburg May 18, and participated in the siege; loss, twenty men killed and wounded. On the surrender of Vicksburg, the regiment was ordered to move against the rebel General Joe Johnston, who retreated to Jackson, Mississippi, during the siege of which place the loss of the regiment in killed and wounded was seven men. When Johnston evacuated Vicksburg, they followed him as far as Brandon, and then returned to Camp Sherman, near Vicksburg ; and remained there doing picket duty until September 3. While in camp there, Colonel Judy resigned, and was succeeded in command by Lieutenant Colonel King.

The regiment was then ordered to Oak Ridge, Mississippi, and while doing picket duty there, had several skirmishes with guerrillas. Lieutenant McClure, Company A, was killed and two men captured while on duty. While there the regiment participated in two scouts.

February 5, 1864, regiment left on a scout, and engaged the enemy at Wyatt, Mississippi; enabling the cavalry under General W. S. Smith to cross the Tallahatchie river above, at New Albany. Then returned to Memphis, and went again on provost duty.

April 20, went on another scout, under General Sturgis. After a couple of weeks' hard marching returned to Memphis, and was put on jticket duty.

The infantry was immediately hurried forward, at more than double quick, for about three miles, and the day being one of excessive heat, numbers fell from the ranks from fatigue and sunstroke.

Almost exhausted, the troops were pushed into the fight, and, after a severe engagement of five or six hours, the lines were everywhere repulsed, and commenced falling back. The One Hundred and Fourteenth remained as rear guard, assisting in holding the enemy in check during the whole of the first night's retreat.

The regiment again fell back to Memphis, and after two weeks' of picket duty, left again under General A. J. Smith, for Tupelo, Mississippi.

On July 1?, the brigade to which the regiment was attached was surprised by the enemy, near Harrisville, Mississippi, and, after a sharp engagement, the rebels were repulsed and driven back, the One Hundred and F'ourteenth receiving the thanks of the brigade commander, on the field, for the gallant and effective charge made by it. On the next morning the fight was renewed, the rebels being repulsed in repeated charges made during the day and succeeding night. The next day - the object of the expedition having been accomplished - the troops started back to Memphis, and, on going into camp in the evening, were attacked by the rebels, under General Forrest.

The regiment participated in the charge by which the enemy was driven from the field. Captain Berry, of Company D, who was commanding the regiment, and Lieutenant Chadsey, commanding Company H, were quite severely wounded.

The regiment lost in these engagements, in killed and wounded, forty men. Returning to Memphis, the regiment remained there until August, when it went out under General A. J. Smith on another expedition into Mississippi, Major J. M. McLean commanding (Lieutenant

Colonel King being sick), and upon iis return to Memphis was sent, under General Joseph Mower, to report to General Steel at Uuvall's Bluff", Arkansas.

Went into camp at Brownsville, Arkansas, leaving there after General Price; marched to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in seventeen days, on ten days' rations, arriving October 6th. It then embarked on transports for Jefferson City, Missouri, and disembarking, under command of Major McLean (having left Lieutenant Colonel King sick at St. Louis), was transported by rail to Otterville. Then continued the pursuit by long and tedious marches to Kansas City, at which point was ordered to St. Louis, arriving there November 15th. The regiment was then ordered to Nashville, Tennessee, and was engaged in the battles of the 15th and 16th of December, making several charges during the engagements. The One Hundred and Fourteenth was attached to McMillan's Brigade, Mc- Arthur's Division of General A. J. Smith's Corps, which brigade was specially complimented in General Thomas' report to the war department, for charging and capturing the salient point of the enemy's line.

In making this charge a rebel battery was captured, which Captain John M. Johnson with a few men of the regiment, and some involuntary assistance compelled from some captured rebels, immediately brought to bear upon the retreating ranks of the enemy, aiding materially in their disorder and capture.

The loss of the regiment was fifteen men in killed and wounded - Captain J. M. Johnson, of Company A, commanding regiment, being slightly wounded. The regiment was engaged in the pursuit of Hood's forces as far as Pulaski, Tennessee.

It then went by transports from Clifton, Tennessee, to Eastport, Mississippi, and was detached at that place as pontooneers of Sixteenth Army Corps. Left Eastport on ti'ansports February 9, 1865, for New Orleans, Louieiana, arriving there February 22.

H18T0Uv Of Sangamon County

After the surrender of Mobile, the regiment marched to Montgomery, Ala.; arriving April 24, and bridging the Alabama river with pontoons, and remained on duty at the bridge, when it was ordered to Vicksburg, Mississippi, for muster-out. The regiment was mustered out of the United States service August 3, 1865.

Henry L. Field was promoted from Captain to Major; Lewis Dorlon, Second to First Lieutenant; Stephen N. Sanders, Second to First Lieutenant, and Captain.

The One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Infantry Illinois Volunteers, was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, in September, 1862, by Colonel Thomas J. Sloan, and was mustered in September 10, by Lieutenant DeCourcey. Moved from Camp Butler, October 6, arriving at Jackson, Tennessee on the 9th and was assigned to Third Brigade, First Division, Thirteenth Corps.

On the 28th, dro^e the enemy across the Tallahatchie, and advanced to the Yocona river. The regiment was in B^irst Brigade, Colonel John E. Smith; Third Division, Brigadier General John A. Logan, commanding; Seventeenth Army Corps, Major General James B. McPherson commanding. December 24th, arrived at the Tallahatchie river, and January V, 1863, ai Lagrange. Brigadier General I. N, Haynie took command of the brigade.

Aptil IS, moved to Milliken's Bend. On the 25th commenced the campaign against Vicksburg. On the 30th crossed the river, sixty miles below Vicksburg, and, May 1, was engaged at Thompson's Hill.

The One Hundred and Twenty-fourth was engaged in the battles of Raymond, May 12; at Jackson, 14th; at Champion Hills, 16th; and during the entire siege of Yicksburg, including the charge on the fortifications. May 22, and assault on Fort Hill, June 26. During the latter part of the siege. Brigadier General M. D. Leggett commanded the brigade. On the 31st of August, went on campaign to Monroe, Louisiana, Brigadier General John D. Stephenson commanding.