Shiloh Township

Shiloh Township

This part of Edgar County was, in its first division, included in Carroll Township. After the creation of Vermilion County, in 1826, the limits of that precinct were considerably curtailed, and not many years after were divided. Before the adoption of the township system, in 1856, Young America Precinct had been made, including in its boundary a great part of what is now Shiloh Township. It embraced quite an extent of territory which, as it settled, soon became necessary to divide to accommodate the population.

In the spring of 1866, a petition was prepared and signed by Jacob Rogers and 49 others, residing in the south part of Young America, and north part of Buck Township, asking for a new township to be created out of these. The petition was presented to the Board of Supervisors on March 3 of that year, and by them granted. The limits were defined, and the name Bull's Head given it. This name does not seem to have been very acceptable to the denizens of the new district, for a petition was at once prepared and circulated, asking for a change of name to Shiloh. It was numerously signed, and presented to the Board on the 27th of April. It was at once granted, and the objec¬ tionable name passed away.

It may be well to state that, going farther down into the political history of Shiloh Township, the territory included in it formerly belonged in part to Embarrass and Pilot Grove Precincts. When Buck was formed mainly from the latter precinct, and Embarrass changed to its present limits, the northern part of that and Pilot Grove was merged into Young America. Hence when Shiloh Township was formed, it was taken from Young America and Buck Townships.

When Shiloh Township was created, there were few residents there. It is one of the youngest in the county, this region remaining unsettled until after the late war. A few residents had gathered about Mulberry Grove, in its southern part, but in the northern portion, prairie land, none were living. This scarcity of population is evidenced in the fact that when the township was created, only fifty names were on the petition. Several of those who signed the petition were residents then of Buck Township, which left a still smaller population in Shiloh, or, as it would be better expressed, that part of Young America made into Shiloh.

The township is almost all prairie. Its surface is rather too level for good drainage, and on this account more than any other may be based the reason for its slow settlement. In the northern and western portions this is eminently the case. Before it was settled, the long prairie grass, luxuriantly abundant here, held the water falling on the surface of the earth, and rendered the ground at most seasons of the year, too wet for cultivation. No natural drainage pre¬ senting itself, the prairies did not offer a very inviting farm to the person accustomed to more rolling or even hilly and wooded homes in the Eastern States. Those who lived in the adjacent vicinity often expressed themselves as unwill¬ ing to give anything for the land, and allowed it to remain free in its own domain. It had, however, been observed by keen speculators, when the rail¬ road had been surveyed through it, and knowing some day would see it dotted with the homes of industry, they were content to purchase and wait.

Brushy Fork, of Embarrass River, traverses the central northern part of this township. It rises in Goose Lake, a good sized pond, just west of Mul¬ berry Grove. The creek has one or two small affluents, which afford some drainage to the country they traverse. Ditches are needed here to bring the land to a proper condition for profitable cultivation.

Much good has been done by tile- draining, which is getting to be the chief mode of carrying off the surplus water. It is cheaper than the open ditch in the long run, and much more effective. In addition to this, no land is lost by the space occupied by the ditch. Artificial springs are also made at the outlets of these ditches, if desirable, and water secured at no expense in dry seasons.

The eastern part of the township is drained by Brouillett's Creek, which heads a little way southwest of Goose Lake. It passes directly through the head of Mulberry Grove, and leaves the township about a mile and one-half south of its northeast corner.

Timber

With the exception of Mulberry Grove, and a few straggling growths of small trees and brush, the entire township is prairie land. The small, ragged growth of timber seen occurs mostly along the eastern boundary or on the south side next to Buck Township. Mulberry Grove received its name from the Indians, who fancied it resembled a mulberry in shape. They gave many names to small growths of timber occurring at frequent intervals on the prairies, all of which accorded with their fancied resemblance to some external object. In many places, all these names are yet preserved. The grove here contains about fifteen hundred acres of land, and has in its day produced some excellent timber. The best of this is now all gone, and only an inferior second growth takes its place. The first settlement in the township was made near this grove, and the first cabins built from logs obtained there.

At present, corn is the chief crop raised here. Oats, rye, barley, wheat and other cereals are also grown, but not so extensively as corn. It is the great staple product of the Prairie State, and, like cotton in the South, is king. A great deal is now used in fattening stock, as experience has proven that corn can be driven to market with more profit than hauled. Cattle and hogs are raised in great numbers. Swine command a steady market, while cattle are not behind. Prior to the settlement of the prairies in this township, stockgrowers in Indiana and elsewhere drove large herds of cattle up here, herding them in the summer, and feeding them in the winter on the stalks of corn left standing, purchased for that purpose.

The entire population of the township, we were told, are engaged in farm¬ ing. An examination of the list of tax-payers, elsewhere in these pages, shows every man a farmer but one. This exhibits conclusively the occupation of the people. Hume and Metcalf on the north, Isabel, Redmon and Paris on the south, are the principal markets for this township. From these places the grain, stock and other marketable produce find their way to Eastern and Northern cities.

Area

Shiloh Township is ten and one-half miles long on the northern border ; seven on the eastern, five on the lower southern ; after a turn of three miles northward, it again proceeds five and one-half miles west, where it turns north four miles. This gives an area of fifty-seven sections, or 36,480 acres, if all sections and half-sections contain the full number of acres in a Government section. The township is composed of parts of Towns 15 north, Range 13 west, 15 north, Range 14 west, and 15 north, Range 12 west.

Early Settlement

Compared with many other townships, Shiloh possesses but little history ; when they were old, it was just starting. The timbered parts of the county received the early emigrants, and for many years no attempt was made to set¬ tle the prairies. One reason for this was, the first settlers came from a tim¬ bered country, and knew but little about the prairies. Another was, they had no plows that would turn the prairie sod, and allowed it to remain as a pastur¬ age. The soil was found to be rich, however, wherever tested, and could not be permitted to remain wild. When it began to settle in earnest, people came in as by magic, and in from three to five year's time after they came on the prairie, and demonstrated it could be cultivated, not an acre was left un¬ claimed.

Mr. Jerry Myers, now living near Hume, states that he came to the south part of this township in the spring of 1848 or 1849, probably the former year. When he came, he found Archibald Myers and George Bailey living near the grove, while the next settlers, north, were the Reed family, living at Hickory Grove, where Palermo now is. Between Mulberry and Hickory Groves, there was not a single resident.

Archibald Myers had been living here a number of years, and had a com¬ fortable home, made of logs cut in the grove. His house stood southwest of the grove, and here, on the land he entered, he lived until his death. Mr. Bailey lived near him and had a start similar to his. Mr. Jerry Myers settled in the eastern part of the grove, and built him a house of material obtained principally therein. He had lived, prior to this time, near Baldwinsville, in Hunter Township. When he came to Shiloh, then Young America, he went to a new country, probably to grow up with it; at least, he followed the sage's advice and went West, even if he did not go far. For four of five years, these three families were alone in this neighborhood. They went to Paris for milling purposes, trading, and for their mail. While they were here, the railroad project revived, and the Indianapolis & St. Louis, then Terre Haute & Alton, Railroad began to awaken the slumbering hopes of a growing city at this point. When these families went to the. county seat, they traveled in as direct a line as possible, across the prairie. They were not intercepted by fences until near their destination.

East and south of this neighborhood was thickly settled. Hence, all their communications with others brought them there for any "neighboring " purposes. They were, however, surrounded by good land. Drovers, who came annually here to herd and feed stock, took back good accounts of the fertility of the soil, could it be properly drained, and others were contemplating a move here.

In 1855, Mr. D. D. Wood came to this settlement, and erected a "Jackson log-house," as he called it. It was made of hickory logs, hewed slightly on the inner side, and being a firm friend of " Old Hickory," he denominated his house by the name given. He lived with Jerry Myers while constructing his Democratic cabin and prepared for his family. He located just west of the grove, near Goose Lake. He was the fourth settler in the township. From this time on, it is impossible to tell of each one as he located. They now began to come in rapidly, taking up the country in the south part of the town¬ ship. The story of one is the story of all, and to repeat each is useless. The Craigs and others came in at this period, each one building him a cabin where he could not afford a frame dwelling, and each one opened a farm. As one after another came in and the circle of neighbors widened, improvements, material, social and otherwise, were introduced, conducing much to their pleas¬ ure, comfort and happiness.

Schools And Churches

Jerry Myers says the first school established in the township was started in the winter of 1855-56. By this date, enough persons had settled about the grove to warrant the erection of a frame schoolhouse. which was built near wrhere Mr. William Kiles now lives. He thinks the school was taught by a Mr. Edmonson, and that there was a very fair attendance of scholars. This was the only schoolhouse in the township for four or five years. By that time, the population had so increased that another was necessary and it was erected. Then again, when the settlers were numerous enough, and so scattered as to warrant the erection of a third house, that appeared, and so on until the present number was reached.

There is but one church in the township. That is situated in the south¬ eastern part, near the township line. It is owned by the Protestant Methodists, who erected it about seven years ago. They have a small congregation, part of whom live in the adjoining township of Edgar.

About 1849 or 1850, the United Brethren built a church just over the line in Edgar Township, which may properly be termed as the first church in the com¬ munity. This, the first residents in Shiloh attended, and many yet go there for divine services, who are members of that denomination.

Shiloh Township is so young, compared to the other parts of Edgar County, that its history must necessarily be brief. We have here recorded the earliest settlement, wThich, in the future, will be valuable to the coming historian.

ing his home farm of 178 acres left, after having given his children considerable property ; he -has always donated liberally to forward any enterprise for the public good, and has earned a good name and reputation by honesty and industry, and is well known as one of the solid, substantial men of Brouillett Tp.

J. H. CRUME, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. Hume ; was born in Kentucky Sept. 11, 1842 ; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1870. His pursuits have been those of a farmer and stock-raiser from boyhood ; since his residence in the town¬ ship he has held the office of Town Clerk two years.

LOUIS KARL, farmer ; P. 0. Paris ; was born near Strasburg, in France, Oct. 15, 1850; came to the United States with his father's family in 1855; his pursuit from boyhood has been that of a farmer : he has been a resident of Edgar Co. since 1857.

F. W. LANGE, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Hume ; one of the early settlers, was born in Germany, April 20, 1834 ; came to the United States in 1854, and to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in the same year. His farm consists of 560 acres, valued at $16,800 ; since his residence in the town¬ ship he has held office of Street Commis¬ sioner three years.

MRS. ELIZABETH MFRKLE, farm¬ er and stock -raiser; P. O. Hume; one of the early settlers, was born in Germany, April 18, 1827 ; she is the widow of the late Samuel Merkle, deceased, who was one of the prominent settlers of Edgar Co. They were married in Ohio Dec. 21, 1850, and have had eleven children, nine of whom are living, viz., Maggie D., Samuel, George E., Eva C., Elizabeth, Theodore, Charles F., Frank G. and Tillie ; deceased - Catherine, Barbara and an infant. The farm of Mrs. Merkle consists of 325 acres, valued at $10,500.

J AMES H. PAYNE, farmer and stockraiser; P. O. Newman; one of the first settlers of Shiloh Tp., was born in Ohio Aug. 21, 1837 ; came to this State in 1861 and settled in what is now Shiloh Tp., Ed¬ gar Co. He was elected Township Col¬ lector at the first election held in this town¬ ship after its organization ; since that time he has held office of Collector and Super¬ visor one term each. He was married to Miss Hannah Dickinson Aug. 4, 1861 ; she was born in Indiana Nov. 24, 1843; they have had nine children, four of whom are living, viz., Samantha A., Mary E., Charles Aug., Guy J. ; deceased - Margaret A., Orris L., Lusia A., Willard and Lillie M. The farm of Mr. Payne consists of 280 acres, valued at $10,000.

JOHN N. POWERS, farmer and stockraiser ; P. O. Newman ; one of the natives of Illinois, was born in Coles Co. March 28, 1848 ; he is the son of Daniel B. Pow¬ ers, who is one of the first settlers of East¬ ern Illinois. The farm of John N. Powers consists of 1 60 acres, valued at $6,400. He was married March 6, 1872, to Miss Cath¬ erine E. Hanner, who was born in Coles Co. Nov. 18, 1854.

JAMES SHEPHERD, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Hume; one of the early settlers, was born in Ohio Oct. 11, 1840 ; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1855 ; his farm consists of 160 acres, valued at $4,800. He was married Nov. 2, 1865, to Miss Joicie Marrs, who was born in Kentucky July 28, 1847 ; they have seven children, viz., Mollie E., William T., Harry E., Minnie, Bruce, Lema A. and James R. Since Mr. Shepherd's residence in the township be has held office of Collector one term and Highway Commissioner two years.

M. STEWART, farmer and stockraiser ; P. O. Newman ; one of the early settlers of the county ; was born in Indiana Feb. 14, 1843; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1854; his farm consists of 2461 acres, valued at $6,000. Since his residence in the township, he has held, office of Street Commissioner three years. He was married to Miss Nancy B. Rotroff, now deceased, who was born in Ohio Feb. 15, 1846, and who died Nov. 4, 1876 ; they have had six children, viz.,

Biographical Sketches

David, Grant, Minnie Belle, Keziah, Alice and Marion; Mr. S. married asrain to Miss Nancy Belle Moore, who was born in Indiana April 3, 1858. He was also a participant in the late rebellion, having en¬ listed in the E. R. W. I. of the West ; he enlisted from Edgar Co., Ill., served three years and two months, and was discharged with honor in October, 1864.

J. B. WOOD, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. Hume; was born in Kentucky May 31, 1837 ; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1863 ; his farm consists of

320 acres, valued at $10,000. Since Mr. Wood's residence in the township, he lias held office of Supervisor five years and Township Treasurer twelve years.

HENRY WEAVER, farmer and stockraiser ; P. O. Newman ; was born in But¬ ler Co., Ohio, Oct. 27, 1850; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1865; his farm consists of forty acres, valued at $1,500. He was married Aug. 26, 1874, to Miss Hattie Wescott, who was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., July 6, 1854.

Seventy-Ninth Infantry

The Seventy-ninth Infantry, Illinois Volunteers, was or¬ ganized at Mattoon, Ill., in August, 1862, by Col. Lyman Guinnip, and was mustered into United States service August 28, 1862. Ordered to Louisville, Ky.,and Septem¬ ber 13, assigned to Third Brigade, Brig. Gen. Craft's Divis¬ ion, Army of Kentucky. On the 29th, it was transferred to Col. Buckley's (Fourth) Brigade, Gen. Sill's (Second) Division. October 1, 1862, commenced the march through Kentucky. At Frankfort, it was transferred to Gen. Kirk's Brigade (Fifth). Arrived at Perryville, Ky., October 9, and continued its march to Crab Orchard ; thence to Lebanon, Bowling Green and Nashville, Tenn., arriving Nov. 7. Col. Guinnip resigned October 17, and Lieut. Col. Sheridan P. Reed was promoted Colonel. Moved toward Murfreesboro December 26, and on the 31st entered the battle of Stone River. Col. Read was killed early in action, and the command devolved upon Col. Buckner. The regiment was engaged until the 4th of January, 1863, losing 1 officer] killed, 3 wounded and 3 missing; 23 men killed, 68 wounded and 121 missing. During the winter, the regiment remained at Murfrees¬ boro, and was assigned to Second Brigade (Col. Dodge commanding), Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps. April 25, Maj. Buckner promoted Colonel. June 24, 1863, moved to Liberty Gap; 25, engaged the enemy, losing Capt. John Patton killed, Capt. H. D. Martin mortally wounded, Capt. Lacy and Lieuts. Foulke, Jones and King wounded, 5 men killed and 36 wounded. The Divis¬ ion then marched to Tullalioma. August 16, crossed Cumberland Mountains, Tennessee River and Sand Moun¬ tain, Lookout Mountain, and went into the battle of Chickamauga September 19, and was engaged during the day and on the 20th. Loss, 7 officers missing, 4 men killed, 13 wounded and 98 missing. On the evening of the 20th, fell back to Chattanooga with the army. The regiment was assigned to C. G. Harker's (Third) Brigade, Gen. Sheridan's (Second) Division, Maj. Gen. G. Granger s (Fourth) Army Corps On the 23d, 24th and 25th of November, was engaged in the battle of Chattanooga. On the 25th, stormed Mission Ridge, and captured two pieces of artillery. On the 27th of November, 1863, marched with Fourth Corps toward Knoxville, Tenn., went to Blain's Cross Roads, and remained there till Jan¬ uary 15, 1864, when it advanced to Dandridge, but fell back, January 18, to Knoxville. The Second Division being ordered to Loudon, the Seventy-ninth went to Sweetwater, forty-two miles south of Knoxville, on the railroad. April 27, moved to Cleveland. On the 3d of May, started on the Atlanta cainpaign, Gen. Newton com¬ manding Division and Gen. Howard commanding the Corps. Was engaged at Rocky-faced Ridge, May 9 ; Resaca, May 13 and 14; Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, June 27th ; Peach-Tree Creek, July 20; Atlanta, July 22, 27 aud August 3; Jonesboro, September 1, and Lovejoy, Septem¬ ber 2. The losses were 4 officers wounded, 6 enlisted men killed and 53 wounded. September 25, ordered to Chat¬ tanooga, Brig. Gen. Bradley, commanding Brigade, and Maj. Gen. Stanley commanding Corps. Moved to Bridge¬ port, Ala., and remained until October 19, when it returned to Chattanooga. On the 22d, moved to Alpine Pass, and, 30th, returned. November 1, moved to Pulaski, Tenn. November 22, commenced falling back toward Nashville; 29, the Brigade was attacked by Pat Cleborne's Division and driven into the city. At Franklin, the Sev¬ enty-ninth was engaged four hours, losing out of 210 vet¬ eran soldiers, 3 officers and 80 men killed, wounded and captured. That night fell back to Nashville. December 15 and 16, took part in the battle of Nashville, and afterward followed the retreating enemy until he crossed the Ten¬ nessee River. The Third Brigade was sent to Decatur, Ala., arriving Jan. 6, 1865. March 30, moved to Bull's Gap by rail, sixty miles east of Knoxville* Tenn., and remained until April 22. Moved to Nashville. June 12, 1865, mustered out of service. Arrived at Camp Butler, Illinois, June 18, and June 23, received final pay and dis¬ charge. -

First Lieut. John Mitchell, e. Aug. 28, 1862, as Second Lieut.; prmtd First Lieut. Oct. 7,1863; honorably disd. as Second Lieut. May 15, 1865.

War History And Record

Second Lieut. Andrew J. Campbell, e. Aug. 8, 1862, as Sergt.; paroled prisr.; com. Second Lieut. April'lO 1863. but not mustered; m. o. June 20, 1865.

Avar History And Record Sixty-Sixth Infantry

An organization, known as " Birge's Sharp Shooters," was commenced at Benton Barracks, Mo., in September 1861, by John AV. Birge, and eight companies collected,, which was afterward known as "Western Sharp Shooters." The ninth company.was organized December 5, and Ben¬ jamin S. Compton mustered as Colonel, and John W. Birge as Lieutenant Colonel.

The regiment was mustered as the Fourteenth Missouri Infantry Volunteers, and left for the field, December 12, 1861, moving by rail to Centralia, Mo., and to Renick, Mo., on the North Missouri Railroad. The companies were kept out scouting until December 28, when Com¬ panies A, B, D, F and II were engaged in a fight at Mount Zion, Mo., Col. Birge commanding regiment. The enemy w7as repulsed, and the regiment concentrated at Sturgeon, Miss.

February 4, 1862, ordered to Cairo, Ill.; thence to Fort Henry, arriving February l 0, 1862, and were assigned to Col. Lanman's Brigade, Brig. Gen. Smith's Division. February 12, moved to Fort Donelson. February 13, 14 and 15, was engaged in the battle of Fort Donelson. March 6, moved to Tennessee River, and, on the 12th, embarked for Pittsburg Landing, arriving on the 20tli. Was assigned to Col. McArthur's Brigade. Brig. Gen. W. H. L. Wallace's Division, Army of West Tennessee. Was engaged in the battle of Shiloh, April 6 and 7.

April 20, Co. K, organized at Columbus, Ohio, joined the regiment. Was engaged in the siege of Corinth, Brig. Gen. R. J. Oglesby commanding brigade, and Brig. Gen. T. A. Davies commanding division. Joined in pur¬ suit of the enemy, and on return camped near Corinth.

July 8, Col. P. E. Burke took command of the regi¬ ment. August 21, ordered to Corinth, on provost duty. October 3 and 4, was engaged in the battle of Corinth. October 6, moved to Danville, Miss.; and, 7th, to Rienzi. Col. Little took command of the Brigade, aricl Brig. Gen. Hamilton of the Division ; 8th, moved to Iiatchie River; 10th, moved back to Rienzi. November 27, moved to Tuscumbia River, where it went into permanent camp, and erected a stockade. November 20, the regiment was transferred to the State of Illinois, and numbered Sixtysixth. January 1, 1863, the regiment belonged to the Second Brigade, Second Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, commanded by Col. A. Mersey, Ninth Illinois, Brig. Gen. G. M. Dodge and Maj. Gen. S. A. Hurlbut, respectively.

During the year, the regiment remained at this outpost. It was frequently engaged in skirmishing with the enemy, capturing 10 officers and 150 men - the loss of the regiment being 3 officers and 15 men taken prisoners. November 2, 1863, ordered to Burnsville, Miss.; 3d, marched to Eastport, on the Tennessee ; 5th, crossed the river, and marched toward Pulaski, Tenn., on the 6th, arriving 12th. Remained at Pulaski, Tenn., until Janu¬ ary 16, 1864. Three-fourths of the men having re-enlisted, moved towrard Illinois, for veteran furlough. January 25, the men were furloughed from Chicago, Ill.; and, on the 4th of March, having re-assembled at Joliet, moved for the field. Mustered out, July 7.1865, at Louisville, Ky., and arrived at Camp Butler, Ill., July 9, 1865, for final payment and discharge.

Twelfth Infantry

The Twelfth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was mustered into the United States service for three years, August 1, 1861. The regiment remained at Cairo, where it was or¬ ganized, until September 5, 1861, when, with the Ninth Illinois Infantry, it moved up to and occupied Paducah, being the first Union troops there. With the exception of occasional expeditions, the Twelfth lay at Paducah until February 5, 1862 ; four companies, however, occu t I pying Smithland, Ky., until January 25. 1862 - Lieut. Col. Chetlain commanding post. Were engaged in the demonstration against Columbus, Ivy., forty-six miles from Paducah, during the Belmont battle. In January, were engaged in a reconnaissance in force toward Fort Donelson, Tenn. February 5, embarked for Fort Henry ; moved up left bank and occupied Fort Heiman. Re¬ mained at Fort Heiman until February 12, when pro¬ ceeded to Fort Donelson. Endured the cold and snow and hunger and fatigue of the Fort Donelson battle ; formed with the Ninth and Forty-first Illinois, McArthur's Bri¬ gade, which suffered so terribly, but fought so nobly on the 15th of February. Loss, 19 killed, 58 wounded and 10 missing. February 22, moved to Clarksville, Tenn., and occupied Fort Sevier. February 26, moved to Nashville. Returned to Clarksville March 1; 6tli, embarked for Pittsburg Landing. Went into camp 19th. Took part in the terrible battle of Shiloh, being engaged nearly all the time of the two days. Col. Chetlain commanded the regiment the 6th, but he being injured by a fall from his horse, Maj. Hugunin commanded on the 7th. Regimental loss, 109 killed and wounded, and 7 missing. April 28, moved with the army on Corinth ; was engaged in the siege of Corinth, doing its share of picket and fatigue duty, ex¬ tending saps, etc. After the evacuation, the regiment wras sent with Gen. Pope in pursuit of the enemy. Lay at Boonville six days, and then returned to Corinth. The regiment remained at Corinth until the middle of Sep¬ tember. During the approach on Corinth, were in Sec¬ ond Brigade, Second Division, Army of Tennessee ; Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Davies commanding Division ; Brig. Gen. R. J. Oglesby, Brigade, and Col. Chetlain, rfgiment. On the 16th September, moved to near Iuka. Were not en¬ gaged in the battle of Iuka. On the 19th. moved to Burnsville, where it remained till October 2. October 3 and 4, were engaged in battle of Corinth. The division -(Second), Gen. Davies, and the Sixth Division, Gen. Mc¬ Arthur, fought nearly the whole rebel army. The losses were very heavy, and the fighting most desperate. On the 4th. "Powell's Battery," which we were supporting, was captured by tbe enemy in a charge, but was almost immediately retaken. In this affair, the Twelfth took a very conspicuous and brilliant part. Supported by a small part of the Fiftieth and Fifty-second Illinois In¬ fantry, they drove the enemy from the works, capturing a stand of colors, and turned the guns of the battery on the enemy. The division lost more than half of the men that w7ere lost during the day ; the regiment losing 17 killed, 80 wounded and 15 missing. Capt. Guy C. Ward, Acting Major, was killed, and Brigade Commander, Gen. Oglesby, severely wounded. Remained at Corinth until January 24, 1863, when it was sent as train-guard to Hamburg, and returned. April 12, the enemy attacked Glendale, an outpost twelve miles from Corinth. The regiment, 225 strong, in command of Maj. Hugunin, was ordered as re-enforcement. On arriving, they found that the Sixty-fourth Illinois, " Yates' Sharp Shooters," had repulsed the attack, and they returned to Corinth. The regiment was now in left wing Sixteenth Army Corps, Maj. Gen. R. J. Oglesby commanding.

June 6, 1863, moved to Pocahon'as, Tenn., to guard railroad, where they remained until 29th October, when, left wing being attached to Fifteenth Corps, Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman commanding, they moved as rear guard, via Corinth, Iuka. crossing Tennessee River at Eastport,

[ Lauderdale, Ala., destroying an immense cotton-factory, j to Pulaski, Tenn., arriving November 12. Here left wing remained, Fifteenth Army Corps going on to Chattanooga and battle of Missionary Ridge. November 13, went as wagon guard with Second Iowa Infantry to near Colum¬ bia, Tenn., and returned. November 25, ordered to Rich¬ land Station, Nashville & Decatur Railroad, to guard railroad, where they remained about two months, doing duty, foraging, etc. December 29, Col. Chetlain appointed Brigadier General.

January 16, 1864, regiment re-enlisted as veterans. January IS, 311 men and 24 officers started for Camp But¬ ler, Ill., on veteran furlough.; the remainder, about 90 men, remaining under command of Capt. J. D. Towner. March 18, having re-organized at Camp Fry, Chicago, Ill., the Twelfth proceeded to Pulaski, Tenn. April 28, marched to Larkinsville, and theuce by rail to Chatta¬ nooga. Started on the campaign 9th May, and from that time till the fall of Atlanta was actively engaged. Was in Second Brigade, Second Division, Left Wing, Sixteenth Army Corps. Col. Aug. Mersey commanding brigade; Brig. Gen. T. W. Sweeney commanding division ; Brig. Gen. G. M. Dodge commanding Left Wing; Maj. Gen. J. B. McPherson commanding Department and Army of 'Tennessee.

The first engagement the regiment participated in was Lay's Ferry and Rome Cross Roads. 13tli, 14th and 15th May, losing 2 killed and 21 wounded. May 27, assisted in repulsing a heavy night attack on Dallas. June 2, left the line and swung around toward Lost Mountain and Ackworth. June 10, passed through Ackworth and Big Shanty. June 27, slightly engaged at Kenesaw, losing 3 men wounded. July 4, engaged near Nickajack Creek. Crossed Chattahoocllie River, and was engaged iu battle of July 22, Bald Knob and Decatur, losing 35 or 40 men killed and wounded. July 28, enaged at Ezra Church. During August, closely engaged in the siege of Atlanta, losing some 40 men killed and wounded. August 27, moved out from works in the movement around Atlanta, compelling its fall. September 1. assisted in repulsing attack of the enemy on right of Fifteenth and left of Six¬ teenth Army Corps. Marched to Lovejoy's, and, Septem¬ ber 6, returned to East Point, where division was transred to Fourth Division, Fifteenth Army Corps ; 20th, moved to Rome, Ga. October 4, by rail to Allatoona. Octo¬ ber 5, engaged in battle of Allatoona, losing 57 killed and wounded out of 101 muskets taken into action. Return¬ ing to Rome, remained until November 11. On the 11th of November, started on the "march to the sea." passing through Kingston, Cartersville, Cassville, Allatoona, Ackworth, Big Shanty and Marietta, arriving at Atlanta November 15 ; 10th, resuming march, passed through Jonesloro, McDonough, Jackson, crossed Ocmulgee River at Seven Islands Cotton-Factor}', Montieello, Hillsboro, Clinton, camping near Gordon on 24th. Lost one man near Clinton, captured by Wheelef's cavalry. November 25, passed through Irwinton, crossed Oconee River, where some opposition was made by the enemy ; on through Irwin's Cross Roads, Wrightsville and headwaters of Ohoopee River, through Summerville, camping ou Scull's Creek, four miles from Millen, 2d December. December

3, crossed Ogeecliee River, on picket; 4tli. returned, marched down ilie river, and crossed at Jenckes' Bridge on the 8th. Marched to Ogeecliee Canal, finding the enemy in force, ou the 9th, four miles from the canal. They were soon fianked out of their position, leaving a " Blakesley gun, English manufacture, in our possession : l"th, with Sixty-sixth Illinois, were sent to burn rail¬ road-bridge over Little Ogeechee: but it was burned by enemy on our approach. Until 17th, the regiment was stationed in different places on the line around Savannah, when it was detailed to guard the prisoners taken at Fort McAllister and on the march, and to take them to Hilton Head.

January 10, 1S*>5, returned to Savannah, and remained to 28th, when broke up camp, and, marching up the Sa¬ vannah River, camped at Sistei's Ferry, 31st. February

4, crossed, and after repairing bridge and causeway, crossed Coosawatcliie, on the 7th; Whippy Swamp. 8th ; Salkahatchie, 9th; Beaufort River Bridge, 10th; South Edisto, 11th; Charleston & Augusta Railroad 12th; North Edisto, 13th ; Sandy Run Post Office, 14tli ; 16th, Saluda River; 17th. Broad River, and entered Columbia, making a march from Savannah of 177 miles. February 18 and 19. tore up railroad (Charleston & Columbia;; 20th, marched to Muddy Springs: 21st, Longtown ; 22d, Peay's Ferry; 23d, crossed Wateree River; 24th, with four com¬ panies of Sixty-sixtli Illinois, on reconnaissance through Camden; 25tli, on picket: 26th, 27th, 28th, at Lynch's Creek. March 1, crossed Black Creek ; 3d, Julian Creek ; 4th, at Cheraw, making 164 miles from Columbia. March 6. crossed Peedee River, passed Gum Swamp, Springfi; Id, Laurel Hill, North Carolina, Lumber Creek, Rocky Fish Creek, arriving at Fayetteville, N. C., March 12, from Cheraw, 73 miles. March 14, crossed Cape Fear River, and ou the 19th arrived near Neuse River ; 18th, lrom Goldsboro, from Fayetteville. 77 miles.

March 20, 1805, marched nine miles, and went into position in front of the enemy: 21st. lost two men wounded; 22d, moved into enemy's works. March 24, entered Goldsboro, N. C., marching in review past Maj. Gen. Sherman. Total distance marched since leaving Savannah, over GOO miles. April 10, broke camp and marched in pursuit of Johnston's army, Raleigh, 14th : Morrisville, 15th, where it remained until Johnston's surrender. April 21, returned to Raleigh; 29th, started northward; Petersburg May 6th. rnakiug 186 miles in six and a halt days. May 9, Manchester; Alexandria 19th. Passed in the grand review at Washington, May 24. June 3. left \\ ashington. June 6, arrived at Louis¬ ville, Ky.

Drafted And Substitute Recruits

prmtd. to Second Lieut. March 3, 1S62 ; deceased. Second Lieut. Wm. H. Bowser, e. as rect.; prmtd. to Second Lieut May 22, 1S62; mustered out.

Twenty-First Infantry

The Seventh Congressional District Regiment was organized at Mattoon, Ill., on the 9th of May, 1861. On the 15th of May, it was mustered into the State service, for thirty days, by Capt. U. S. Grant. On the 28th June, it was mustered into United States service, for three years, by Capt. Pitcher, U. S. A., with Capt. U. S. Grant as Colonel. Col. Grant was commissioned Brigadier General, August 6, 1861, and was succeeded by Lieut. Col. J. W. S. Alexander, who was killed September 20, 1863, at Chiclcamauga. On the 4th of July, 186 L, the regiment marched for Missouri. 22d, arrived at Mexico, where it remained until August 6, when it proceeded, by rail, to fronton, Mo. October 20, marched from Ironton, and, on 21st, participated in battle of Fredericktown. Remained at fronton until January 29, 1862. Marched with Gen. Steele's expedition to Jacksonsport, Ark., when it was ordered to Corinth, via Cape Girardeau. Arrived at Ham¬ burg Landing May 24, 1862. On evacuation of Corinth, pursued enemy from Farmington, Miss., to Booneville. Returning from the pursuit, it formed a part of an expe¬ dition to Holly Springs. On the 14th August, 1862, was ordered to join Gen. Buell's army, in Tennessee. Marched, via Eastport, Miss., Columbia, Tenu., Florence, Ala., Franklin, Murfreesboro and Nashville, Tenn., and arrived at Louisville September 27, 1862. Engaged in battle of Perry ville October 8, and Chaplin Hill. Com¬ pany F, Capt. David Blackburn, was the first in Perryville. From thence, marched to Crab-Tree Orchard and Bowling Green, Ky., and to Nashville, Tenn.

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. December 30, iu connection with Fifteenth Wisconsin, Thirty-eighth Illinois and One Hun¬ dred 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 Gen. Rosecraus' army from Murfreesboro to Chattanooga. Was engaged in a severe skirmish at Lib¬ erty Gap, June 25, 1863. Was engaged in the battle of Chickamauga, September 19 and 20, where it lost 238 officers and men. Col. Alexander being killed and Lieut. Col. McKin being wounded, Capt. C. K. Knight took com¬ mand of the regiment. After the battle of Chickamauga, the Twenty-first was attached to First Brigade, First Division Fourth Army Corps, and remained at Bridgeport, Ala., during October, November and Decem¬ ber, 1863.

Twenty-Fifth Infantry

Farewell remarks of Col. W. H. Gibson to the Twentyfifth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, received of j Mr. Samuel Moore for insertion in the war record :

" As your term of three years' service has expired and { you are about to proceed to your State, to be mustered out, it is proper and fitting that the Colonel commanding should express to each and all his earnest thanks for the cheerful manhood with which, during the present cam¬ paign, you have submitted to every hardship, overcome every difficulty, and - for the magnificent heroism with which you have met and vanquished the foe. Your de¬ portment in camp has been worthy true soldiers, while your conduct in battle has excited the admiration of your I companions in arms.

" Patriotic thousands and a noble State will give you a reception worthy of your sacrifices and your valor. You have done your duty. The men who rallied under the starry emblem of our nationality at Pea Ridge, Corinth, Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Noonday Creek, Pine Top Mountain, Kenesaw Mountain Chattahoochie, Peach-Tree Creek and Atlanta have made nistory for all time and coming generations to admire. Your services will ever be greatly appreciated.

" Officers and soldiers, farewell ! May God guarantee to each health, happiness and usefulness in coming life; and may our country soon emerge from the gloom of blood that now surrounds it, and again enter upon a career of progress, peace and prosperity."

First Lieut. Arnold P. Adams, e. as Sergt. June 1, 1861 ; prmtd. First Sergt. and prmtd. First Lieut. March 23, 1864; term expired Sept. 5, 1864.

Twenty-Ninth Infantry

The Twenty-ninth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was mustered into the United States service at Camp Butler, Ill., August 19, 1861, by Capt, T. G. Pitcher, U. S. A., and was commanded by Col. James S. Reardon, and was as¬ signed to the Brigade of Brig. Gen. John A. McClernand. Early in September, it was ordered to Cairo. In October, formed a part of an expedition, under command of Col. R. J Oglesby, to Bloomfield, Mo. In January, 1862, ex¬ pedition into Kentucky, under Brig. Gen. McClernand. February, 1862, regiment was assigned to the Brigade of Col. R. J. Oglesby (Eighth, Eighteenth, Twenty-ninth, Thir¬ tieth and Thirty-first Illinois), and division of Brig. Gen. 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 other portion of the army. Regiiment lost 100 men, killed and wounded, of whom 30 were killed on the field. March 1, 1862, regiment was assigned to Col. L. F. Ross' Brigade, composed of Seven- teenth, Twenty-ninth, Forty-third and Forty-ninth Illi¬ nois Volunteers, and proceeded to Savannah, Tenn. 20th March, proceeded to Pittsburg Lauding. April 1st, Capt. E. M. Ferrell was promoted Lieutenant Colonel, vice Dunlap, resigned. The regiment bore a most honor¬ able part in the battle of .Shiloh, April 6th and 7th, 1862. I With an effective strength of 400 men, it lost 100 killed and wounded.

April 15, 1862, Maj. M. Brayman was promoted Colonel, vice Reardou, resigned. Regiment was constantly en¬ gaged during the siege of Corinth, Lay, 1862. June 6, assigned to brigade of Col. 0. C. Marsh, composed of Eleventh, Twentieth, Twenty-ninth and Forty-fifth Illi¬ nois, and moved to Jackson, Tenn. July 1, 1862, assigned to brigade of Col. M. lv. Lawler, composed of Eighteenth, Twenty-ninth, Thirtieth and Thirty-first Illinois, and, during the month, made frequent incursions into West Tennessee. October 1, sent to re-enforce Gen. Rosecrans, at Corinth. Arriving too late for the battle, formed the advance of the pursuit to Ripley, Miss., and returned to Jackson. September 25, Lieut. Col C. M. Ferrill pro¬ moted Colonel, vice M. Brayman, promoted Brigadier General. Adjt. Loren Kent, promoted Lieutenant Colonel. December 1, regiment proceeded to rear of Gen. Grant's army, at Cold Water, Miss., and, shortly after¬ ward, went into camp at Holly Springs. On 18th, Lieut. Col. Kent, with two companies (D and K), went to Jackson, Tenn., to protect that place. December 20, Col. R.

0. Murphy, of the Eighth Wisconsin Volunteers, surren¬ dered Holly Springs to rebel Gen. Van Dorn, in a most cowardly and disgraceful manner. Eight companies of the regiment w ere paroled and sent to Benton i arracks. The camp and garrison equipage and books and records of the Twenty-ninth 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 West¬ ern Navy in February, 1863, where they served with dis¬ tinction during the siege of Vicksburg, losing 1 officer and several men, in running the batteries at Vicksburg and Grand Gulf. October 16, 1863, Lieut. Col. Kent was relieved, at his own request, as Provost Marshal General of the Army of the Teunessee, and assumed command of his regiment, which was assigned to Gen. Logan's Divis¬ ion ot the Seventeenth Army Corps.

October 19, the One Hundred and Thirty-first Illinois Volunteers was consolidated with the Tw-enty-ninth, and Lieut. Col. Kent promoted Colonel, vice Col. Ferrell, resigned. December 1, 1863, moved to Natchez, and re¬ mained on garrison duty.

In January, 1864, the regiment re-enlisted, and was mustered as veterans, and, July 19, received veteran fur¬ lough froirf Springfield, 111. Moved from Spriugfield, August 22, 1864; arrived at Natchez the last of the month, and remained until October, when moved te mouth of White River, having been assigned to Third Brigade, Reserve Corps, Military Division of West Mis¬ sissippi. A short time afterward, was ordered to Mem¬ phis, 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, marched with expedition into the interior of Tennes¬ see. Hard marching, cold weather and bad roads. Re¬ turned December 31. January 1, 1865, embarked for New Orleans. Camped above the citv, at Kenner, on the 5th. February 11, assigned to Third Brigade, First Divis¬ ion Th rteenth Army Corps, Col. Kent commanding bri¬ gade, and Lieut. Col. J. A. Callicott commanding regi¬ ment. Embarked for Mobile. Landed at Dauphin 1 Island on 15th February. March 17, embarked ior Fort Morgan, and, landing, bivouacked on the beach. During -eight succeeding days, were toiling over almost impassa¬ ble roads to Spanish Fort, arriving on the 26th. Took an active part in the siege. Moved to Fort Blakely, ar¬ riving April 2, and was engaged in the whole siege, sup¬ porting 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, 26 men, killed and wounded. April 10, marched for Mobile. Arrived 12tli, 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, ordered to Millican, Tex., oa Texas Central Railroad, arriving on the 9tn. July 26, regimental headquarters moved to Hemp¬ stead, two companies remaining atMillicaa, two at Brenham and one at Beaumont.

regiment reported to Maj. Gen. J. A. Mower, command¬ ing Eastern District of Texas, until Nov. 6, 1865, when it was mustered out of the United States service by Lieut. B. W. Ladd, Ninety-eighth Ohio, and A. C. M. Placed en route for the State, November 8, and arrived 26th, receiving final pav and discharge November 28, 1865.

Fifty-Fourth Infantry

The Fifty-fourth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized at Camp Dubois, Anna, Ill., by Col. Thomas W. Harris, in November, 1861, as a part of the *' Kentucky Brigade." It was mustered into United States' service February 18, 1862. February 24, 1862, ordered to Cairo, Ill. March 14, moved to Columbus, Ky. Three com¬ panies were stationed at Humboldt, Tenn., during the fall of 1862, and December 18, the regiment was ordered to Jackson, Tenn. December 20, marched to Lexington, Tenn., and returned on the 22d ; 24, marched to Britton's Lane and Toon's Station, returning December 28. Meantime Gen. Forrest captured detachments of the regi¬ ment stationed on the railroad and destroyed, and destroyed nearly all the records. The balance of the records were lost by the Quartermaster's Department, in transit from Columbus to Jackson. Remained at Jackson, with two companies at Medon Station, and two at Toon's, during January, February and March, 1863. In Aprili went to Corinth and returned. Left Jackson for Vicks¬ burg as part of the Third Brigade, Second Division, Six¬ teenth Army Corps, Brig. Gen. Nathan Kimball com¬ manding Division, May 30, 1863. June 2, arrived at Haines' Bluff, on Yazoo River. Was on the extreme left of Sherman's army on the Big Black, confronting John¬ ston's army, on the Canton road. July 24, 1863, ordered to Helena, as a part of General Steele s expedition against Little Rock. Ark. August 13, marched, and, September 10, arrived at Little Rock. October 15, moved to Benton and Rockport and returned. January, 1864, three-fourths of the regiment re-enlisted as veteran volunteers, and were mustered February 9, 1864. Left for Mattoou, Ill., for veteran furlough March 28. Veteran furlough having expired, the regiment re-assembled at Mattoon. The same day, an organized gang of Copperheads, led by

Sheriff O'Hair, attacked some men of the regiment at Charleston, killing Major Shubal York, Surgeon, and four privates, and wounding Col. G. M. Mitchell. One hour later, the regiment arrived from Mattoon and occupied the town and capturing some of the most prominent traitors. April 12, moved to Cairo ; 14, to Columbus ; 16, to Paducah. Left Paducah the 22d, and arrived at Little Rock the 30th. May 18 , left for Brownsville. Moved, 19th in pursuit of Gen. Shelby, and arrived at Little Rock, 30th. June 25, moved to Duvall's Bluff, and thence to Clarendon. Fought Shelby on the 26th; returned on the 29th. August 5, assigned to guard sixteen miles Memphis & Little Rock Railroad, having five stations, with two companies at each. August 24, was attacked by Shelby with 4,000 men and four pieces of artillery, and one station captured. Six companies were concentrated at a station by Col. Mitchell, and fought five hours, when their hay breastworks being burned by the enemy's shell, they were driven out and captured by detail. Loss, Lieutenant Thomas P. James and 13 men killed and 35 wounded. Companies Fand H, at a distant station, were not attacked. Were paroled at Jacksonport, Ark., and arrived at Benton barracks, Mis¬ souri, September 9, 1864. The regiment was exchanged December 5, 1864, and arrived at Hickory Station, on the Memphis & Little Rock Railroad, January 18, 1865, and remained as railroad guard until June 6, 1865. Arrived at Pine Bluff June 9, 1865. Marched August 18, and arrived at Fort Smith, Ark.; August 30. October 4, marched and arrived at Little Rock October 6. Mustered out October 15, 1865. Arrived at Camp Butler, Ill., October 26, and was discharged. Since the organization, the regiment has had 1,342 enlisted men and 71 commissioned officers.

Fifty-Ninth Infantry

The Ninth Regiment Infantry Missouri Volunteers was organized at St. Louis, Mo., September 18, 1861, by Col. John C. Kelton, formerly Captain United States army. The companies composing the regiment had been raised in Illinois, and mustered in at sundry times, in July, August and September, and Companies A, B and C, under Capt. Clayton Hale, had been on duty at Cape Girardeau since August 6. September 21, 1861, ordered to Jefferson City ; 30, moved to Boonville, and was brigaded with Thirty-seventh Illinois Infantry, Fifth Iowa Infantry, First Kansas Infantry and Davidson's Illinois Battery. Col. J. C. Kelton, Ninth Missouri, commanding Brigade; Brig. Gen. John Pope commanding Division. October 13, marched, via Syracuse, to Ottervile, arriving 17th ; 21, marched, via Warsaw and Humansville to Springfield, arriving November 3. November 9, marched toward Syra¬ cuse, arriving 17th.

November 20, Col. Worthington. Fifth Iowa Infantry, took command of Brigade. December 7, moved to Lamine Bridge, Col. Julius White taking command of Brigade. December 15,1861, moved to Georgetown, Mo.; 23, returned to Lamine Bridge. January 1, P. Sidney Post was com¬ missioned Major, by Gov. Gamble. January 25, moved, via Syracuse, Tipton and Lebanon, arriving at Springfield, Mo. February 14, marched in pursuit of the enemy to Cassville; 19, camped at Sugar Creek; 20, to Osage Springs.

February 12, 1862, by an order of the War Department, the Ninth Missouri Volunteers was changed to the Fiftyninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. February 22, moved to Cross Hollows. March 6, moved to Pea Ridge. On the 7th of March, the Division of Brig. Gen. .Jeff. C. Davis, of which the Fifty-ninth formed a part, fought the enemy all day. Maj. P. Sidney' Post was severely wounded. On the 8th, moved to reenforce Carrand Asboth, who had been forced to fall back, and were soon engaged. Lieut. Col. Frederick was severely wounded, and Capt Hale com¬ manded the regiment during the fight. March 10, moved to Sugar Creek ; 15, Cross Timbers.

April 1, Col. Kelton having resigned, Maj. Post w'as commissioned Colonel. April 6, marched to Cassville. Mo., and to Forsythe, April 10; 15, marched to Bull Creek ; 20, marched eastward, arriving at Westplains,28; Capt.Ellett, three Lieutenants and fifty men of the Fifty-ninth were ordered to report for duty, to Col. Charles Ellett's Ram Fleet. The Division arrived at Cape Girardeau, Mo., May 20, and embarked for Hamburg Landing, Tenn.; 27, moved toward Farmington, Tenn.; 28, was placed in reserve on left of Gen. Pope's army. After evacuation of Corinth, pursued the retreating enemy as far as Boonville, and returned to Clear Creek, near Corinth. June 27, marched toward Holly Springs. Marched to Ripley, Miss., and afterward returned to Jacinto. August 5, moved to Bay Springs, Miss., and had a skirmish with the enemy's cav-

Col. Post took command of the Brigade, and Gen. Rob¬ ert B. Mitchell, of the Division. Arrived at Florence, Ala., August 24. Thence marched, via Lawrenceburg, Mount Pleasant, Columbia, to Franklin, Tenn.; thence to Mur¬ freesboro, arriving September 1, 1862. September 3, com menced the northward march with Gen. Buell's army¬ arriving at Louisville, Ky., September 26.

October 1, the Seventy-fourth and Seventy-fifth Illinois were brigaded with Twenty-second Indiana and Fiftyninth Illinois, forming Thirtieth Brigade, army of the Ohio, and was assigned to Ninth Division, Brig.Gen. Robert B. Mitchell, Third Army Corps, Maj. Gen. Gilbert. Moved, via Bardstown, in pursuit of Bragg. October 7, met the enemy at Chaplin Hills, near Perryville - Maj. Winter commanding regiment, and Col. Gooding, Twenty-second Indiana, commanding Brigade. October 8, was heavily en¬ gaged, losing 113 killed and wounded, out of 361 men going into action; 10, pursued the enemy; 14, had a severe skirmish at Lancaster, Ky.; 15, arrived at Crab Orchard, Arrived at Nashville, Nov. 7, and camped at Edgefield, near which the regiment remained during the year.

Veteran Organization

The Fifty-ninth Regiment Illinois Veteran Infantry was attached to the First Brigade, First Division, Twen¬ tieth Army Corps, and on the 25th of October, 1862, was in camp eight miles from Nashville. The Brigade con¬ sisted of the Fifty-ninth, Seventy-fourth and Seventy-fifth Illinois Infantry and Twenty-second Indiana Infantry and Fifth Wisconsin Battery, and was commanded by Col.

On the 26th of December, the Army of the Cumberland was put in motion for the Stone River campaign. On the 30th, the enemy was found, in force and intrenched. An unsuccessful attempt was made to drive him from his position, and the regiment lay, during the night of the 30th, within a few hundred yards of the enemy's works. Early on the morning of the 31st, the enemy turned the right flank of the Twentieth Corps. The Fifty-niuth changed front to the rear, and, supporting the Fifth Wis¬ consin Battery for a long time held the enemy in check, and, when withdrawn, brought with it the guns of the battery, from which the horses had all been killed. It was then put in position on the Murfreesboro pike, which it held until January 2, when Col. Post's Brigade crossed Stone River, to the extreme left of the army, to drive back the enemy, who had succeeded in turning the left flank. The regiment forded the river, swollen by recent rains, and assisted in driving back the enemy, and held their position in the extreme front, until the morning of January 4, when it recrossed Stone River, and the enemy evacuated Murfreesboro.

June 23, the Tullahoma campaign was commenced. Col. Post's Brigade moved to Liberty Gap, and en¬ gaged the enemy, from the 24th to the 27th ; thence pressed the enemy to Winchester. August 17, Col. Post's Brigade left Winchester. On the 20th, reached Crow- Creek, near Stevenson.

After a march of 122 miles from Stevenson, the regi¬ ment arrived at Chattanooga, Tenn., on the 22d of Sep¬ tember. During the siege of Chattanooga, the Fiftyninth was constantly under fire of the enemy's batteries. On the 21st of October, the Army of the Cumberland was re-organized, and the Fifty ninth became a part of the Third Brigade, First Division, Fourth Army Corps. No¬ vember 23, the regiment started on the Lookout Mountain campaign. On the 25th, the regiment led the Brigade in tho assault on Mission Ridge, from which the enemy wras driven in confusion. Pursued him 15 miles, to Ringgold, j where it again attacked him and drove him from his posi¬ tion.

January 12, 1864, the Fifty-ninth w-as mustered as a vet¬ eran organization, and, on the 27th of January, marched to Chattanooga, and, on the 6th of February, started for Springfield, III., which place it reached on the 10th. March 19, the regiment re-organized, left Springfield, via Nashville and Chattanooga, and arrived at Cleveland, Tenn., 197 miles from Nashville. May 3, the Atlanta campaign was commenced. On the 7th, the regiment sup¬ ported the attack upon Tunnel Hill, and on the 8th com¬ menced the attack upon Rocky-faced Ridge, where it was constantly engaged until the 13th, when the enemy aban¬ doned his position. On the 14th and 15th, the regiment was warmly engaged at Resaca. On the 16th, again came ! up with the enemy, at Adairsville ; thence, to the time of crossing the Chattahoochie, the regiment was engaged at

Kingston, Dallas, Ackworth, Pine Top, Kenesaw Moun¬ tain, Smyrna Camp-Meeting Ground, besides innumerable skirmishes. July 12, the regiment crossed the Chatta¬ hoochie, and presented itself before the fortifications around Atlanta, and, from that time until the 25th of August, it assailed the works of the enemy, and was under fire night and day.

On the 18th of August, the Fifty-ninth was assigned to the Second Brigade, Third Division, Fourth Army Corps, and wras commanded by Col. P. Sidney Post. On the 2d of September, the regiment was engaged in the battle of Lovejoy Station. October 3, the regiment crossed the regiment crossed the Chattahoochie, and came in the presence of the enemy at Pine Top. The pursuit was continued through Kingston, Rome, Resaca, and across the mountains to Snake Creek Gap, and to Galesville, wrhich place it reached on the 20th. On the 27th, the regiment started for Chattanooga, and left Chattanooga on the 30th, for Athens, Tenn. November 1, marched to Pulaski, and commenced erecting fortifications. No¬ vember 23, Pulaski was evacuated, and, on the 24th, com¬ menced skirmishing with the enemy at Columbia. No¬ vember 27, crossed Duck River. November 27, Col. Post's Brigade moved up Duck River, and attacked the Confed¬ erate army in the flank, as it wras marching toward Spring Hill. The fight continued all day, and, at night, the regiment marched twenty miles, and reached Spring Hill on the morning of the 30th. Resting at Spx-ing Hill but an hour, the regiment marched to Franklin, and, dur¬ ing the afternoon, the battle of Franklin was fought.

On the morning of December 1, the regiment arrived at Nashville, and commenced fortifying the place. Decem¬ ber 15, the battle of Nashville began. Col. Post's Brigade assaulted Montgomery Hill, and in the language of Gen. Thomas, " took the initiative in the brilliant deeds of the day." The Fifty-ninth was in the first line of the assault¬ ing column, and planted the first colors on the captured works. In the afternoon, it assaulted and carried the enemy's works, near the Hillsboro pike. December 16, Col. Post's Brigade made the memorable assault upon Overton's Hill. In this battle, the regiment lost, in killed and wounded, one-third of its number engaged, among whom were nine officers, including Col. Post, who was severely wounded with a grape-shot. On the 17tli, the regiment started in pursuit of the flying foe; which was continued to the Tennessee River, and, on the 3d of January, it encamped at Huntsville, Ala. For gallant and distinguished services at the battle of Nashville, Col. Post had been appointed Brigadier General of United States Volunteers, by brevet. June 16, the regiment left Nashville for New Orleans, La., and, on the 9th of July, arrived at Indianola, Texas ; thence it reached San Anto¬ nio and was stationed at New Braunfels, Texas, until the 8th of December, when it was mustered out of service, and ordered to Springfield, Ill., for final payment and discharge.

Sixty-Second Infantry

The Sixty -second Infantry Illinois Volunteers was or¬ ganized at Camp Dubois, Anna, Ill., April 10, 1862, by Col. James M. True. .April 22, 1862, ordered to Cairo, Ill. May 7, to Paducah. June 7, to Columbus ; and thence, in Col. Ditzler's Brigade, to Tennessee, where it was stationed on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, near Crockett Station, with headquarters at Kenton. Decem¬ ber 2, 1S62, moved to Jackson, Tenn., and thence to Grand Junction and Holly Springs. On 13th, at midnight, started for Jackson, leaving about 200 men sick and on duty at Holly Springs. About two miles from Jackson, found the railroad bridge on fire. Marched to Jackson and four miles beyond, skirmishing with the enemy. On 20th, followed Forrest twenty miles, and, 21st, returned to Jackson. On 23d, marched to Mendon Station, Denmark and Toon s Station, on Mississippi Central Railroad, and returned to Jackson 27th. December 20, Van Dorn captured Holly Springs, paroling 170 men of the Six¬ ty-second, including the Major and 3 Lieutenants, and destroying all the records, papers and camp equipage of the regiment. The regiment moved from Jackson, in Col. M. K. Lawler's Brigade, December 31, 1862, in pur¬ suit of Forrest, and reached Tennessee River, opposite

On the 18th of April, 1863, the regiment was brigaded with Fiftieth Indiana, Twenty-seventh Iowa and First West Tennessee, in Second Brigade, Third Division Six¬ teenth Army Corps, Col. James M. True commanding brigade. On the 18th, moved to La Grange. June 8, First West Tennessee was taken out of the brigade, and Forty-ninth Illinois and Vaughn's Battery, Illinois Light J Artillery, assigned in its place. August 19, ordered to ; Memphis, and, 24th, embarked for Helena, and, on the 28th, took up the line of march for Little Rock. Septem¬ ber 2, overtook Gen. Steele's army at Brownsville, and, on the 10th, met the enemy near Little Rock, driving him back and compelling the evacuation of the place. Jan¬ uary 9, 1864, the regiment re-enlisted as a veteran organ¬ ization. April 25, moved to Pine Bluff, where it remained until August 12, 1864. August 12, started to Illinois, for veteran furlough. After the expiration of the veteran furlough, returned to Pine Bluff, arriving November 25, 1864.

The non-veterans of the regiment were ordered to Illinois, for muster-out. April 10, 1865, the remaining veterans and recruits were consolidated into seven com¬ panies, and remained on duty at Pine Bluff until July 28, 1865, when it moved, by river, to Fort Gibson, Chero¬ kee Nation, where it was stationed as a part of Brig. Gen. Bussey's command, in the District of the Frontier. Mustered out at Little Rock, Ark., March 6, 1866, and , ordered to Springfield, Ill., for final payment and dis¬ charge.

Thirty-Fourth Infantry

The Thirty-fourth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized at Camp Butler, Ill., September 7, 1861, by Col. E. N. Kirk. Moved, October 2, to Lexington, Ky., and from thence to Louisville, and then to Camp Nevin, Ky., where it remained until February 14, 1862. Marched to Bowling Green, and thence, via Nashville, Franklin and Columbia, to Savannah, on the Tennessee River. Arrived at Pittsburg Landing April 7, 1872, and was hotly engaged in that battle, losing Maj. Levanway and 15 men killed, and 112 wounded. From thence moved to Corinth, and was engaged on the 29th of May losing 1 man killed and 5 wounded. From Corinth, moved to Iuku and Florence, Ala. Crossed the river at that place and moved to Athens, Huntsville and Stevenson, Ala, Was encamped over a month at Battle Creek. From thence marched, via Pelham, Murfreesboro and Nashville, to Louisville, Ky., arriving September 27, 1862. Brigade commanded by Col. F. M. Stambaugh, Seventy-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers; Gen. McCook commanding the Division. October 1, 1862, left Louisville for Frankfort. Regiment commanded by Lieut. Col. H. W. Bristol ; Brigade, by Col. E. N. Kirk ; and Division, by Brig. Gen. Sill. October 4, was engaged in a skirmish at Clayville, Ky. From Frankfort, moved, via Laurensburg, Perryville, Danville, Crab Orchard, Lebanon and Bowling Green, to Nashville. November 27, had a skirmish at Lavergne. Regiment remained in camp five miles south¬ east of Nashville until December 26, 1862. Second Bri¬ gade, Brig. Gen. E. N. Kirk commanding; Second Divis¬ ion, Brig. Gen. R. W. Johnson commanding. Right Wing of Fourteenth Army Corps, Alexander McD. McCook commanding. December 27, Right Wing moved toward Triune, the Thirty-lourth, in advance, encoun¬ tered the enemy commanding the approaches to Triune ; drove him till noon, when he formed in the town. The nature of the ground preventing the use of artillery, the infantry was advanced, and, after a sharp fight, drove the enemy from town - the enemy taking his artillery with him. 29th, moved, via Independence Hill, toward Murfreesboro. 30th, took position as extreme right of Union lines. 31st, the enemy attacked the regiment in overwhelming force, driving it back on the main line.

. Followingth# advantage gained by his infantry, the charged the line, and captured many of the Tegiment. Loss - killed, 21; wounded, 93; missing, 66. Gen. Kirk was mortally wounded. During the three following days, the Thirty-fourth did guard duty. While at Murfreesboro, the Right Wing, Fourteenth Army Corps, was organized into the Twentieth Army Corps, and Maj. Gen. McCook assigned to command. June 24, 1863, the Twentieth Corps moved, by the Shelbyville pike, toward Liberty Gap. On the 25th, the Second Brigade was ordered forward, and advanced across an open cornfield, eight rods in width, lately plowed and softer ed by the rains which fell the day and night before, until the men sunk half-way to the knee in mud at every step. Without help, and in the face of a rebel brigade advantageously posted, they drove the enemy from his position - the Second Arkansas Infantry leaving their battle-flag on the hill,' where they fought in front of the Thirty-fourth; the regiment losing 3 killed and 26 w ounded. Moved, on 26th, via Beech Grove, to Man¬ chester, entering Tullahoma on the morning of July 1. August 7, Col. A. P. Dysart resigned, leaving the regi¬ ment under command of Lieut. Col. Oscar Van Tassell. August 16, moved, via Larkin's Valley, to Bellefonte, Ala. The Thirty-fourth was here detailed as Provost Guard. 30th, moved to Capertan's Ferry, on Tennessee River. Here the regiment was left to guard the pontoon bridge. September 18, moved the boats to Battle Creek. October 20, 1863, moved, under command of Brig. Gen. J. D. Morgan, to Anderson's Cross Roads, in Sequatchie Valley. November 8, moved to Harrison's Landing, on Tennessee River. November 14, ordered to report to Brig. Gen. John Beatty, commanding Second Brigade, Second Division, Fourteenth Army Corps, Jeff. C. Davis commanding Division. Arrived at Chattanooga 15th, and camped on Moccasin Point. November 25th, ordered to join the

Brigade on the battle-field of Chattanooga. Arrived 11 o'clock P. M. Moved at 1 o'clock A. M. of 26th, and moved via Chickamauga Station - met the retreating enemy near Graysville, and was engaged about half an hour. 28th, moved back to Chattanooga, where those unhble to march wrere put in camp. The re¬ mainder of the regiment moving on the expediton into East Tennessee, as far as Loudon, where the Thirtyfourth were detailed to run a grist-mill, grinding corn and wheat for the Division. Returned to Chattanooga, arriving December 19, 1863. December 22, the Thirtyfourth were mustered as a veteran organization, and, Jan¬ uary 8, 1864, started for Springfield, Ill., for veteran fur¬ lough. Received veteran furlough, and rendezvoused at Dixon, Ill. February 28, moved, via Chicago, Louisville and Nashville, arriving at Chattanooga March 7, 1864, and moved out to join the Second Brigade, Col. John G. Mitchell, One Hundred and Thirteenth Ohio, command¬ ing, in camp near Rossville, Ga. Mustered out July 12, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. Arrived at Chicago July 16, 1865, for final payment and discharge.

Infantry

This regiment was organized at Camp Butler February 14, and mustered in February 14, 1865, for one year, and left for the front February 18, 1865. Arrived at Bridge¬ port, Ala., February 27, where it garrisoned Forts No. Three and Four, and the blockhouses on the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, from Bridgeport to Chattanooga. Left Bridgeport. March 24, and arrived at Cleveland, Tenn., March 25. Left Cleveland May 2, and arrived at Dalton, Ga., May 3. Left wing of the regiment marched to Spring Place, Ga., and garrisohed that town until July 1, the right wing remaining on duty at Dalton. Left Dalton July 7, and arrived at Atlanta, Ga., July 8, being the first regiment that passed over the road since the grand march of Maj. Gen. Sherman. Left Atlanta August 14, and arrived at Griffin, Ga., the same day, where it occupied the Second Subdistrict, District of Allatoona, Third Division, Department of Georgia, as follows : Com¬ panies A and E, Griffin; Company D, Jackson : Company C, West Point; Company F, Newnan ; Companies B and G, La Grange; Company K, Greenville; Company H,

Franklin; Company I, Atlanta. December 31, the regi¬ ment was assigned to the District of Atlanta, with head¬ quarters at Atlanta, Ga. Mustered out of service January 16, 1866, at Atlanta, Ga., and ordered to Springfield, Ill., where it received final payment and discharge.

Thirty Sixty-Infantry

The Thirty-sixth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized at Aurora, Illinois, in September, 1861, by Col. Nicholas Greusel, and mustered into United States service by Capt. A. G. Brackett, U. S. A., September 23, 1861. September 24, ordered to Quincy, Ill., by rail, and thence to St. Louis, where the regiment was armed ; 29, moved to Rolla, where the regiment remained until January 14, 1862. Marched to Lebanon ; remained until February 10. Entered Springfield on the 13th. Proceeded to Bentonville, Ark., and was engaged in the fight there March 6. The regiment was engaged in the battle of Leetown March 7, and of Pea Ridge, 8th. Marched, via Keitsville, Cassville, Cape Fear, Galena, Forsythe and West Plains, Mo., Salem, Ark., to Batesville, Ark. Were then transferred to the Department of the Mississippi, and marched under Gen. Asboth, to Cape Girardeau, Mo. Embarked for Hamburg Landing, Tenn., and were, on arrival, assigned to Gen. Pope's command. On evacuation of Corinth, marched to Booneville, and back to Rienzi, remaining until September 6. Moved to Cincinnati, via Corinth, Co¬ lumbus, Cairo, Odin and Seymour. Moved from Covington, via Indianapolis to Louisville, and remained until October 1, when it marched with Gen. Buell's army, Gilbert's Corps, Sheridan's Division, Col. Greusel's Brigade, the regiment being commanded by Capt. Silas Miller, via Bardstown and Springfield to Perryville, where it met the enemy. In this action the Thirty-sixth lost 75 killed and wounded. Moved thence, via Danville and Lancaster; to Crab Orchard; thence, via Lancaster, Danville, Lebanon, New Market, Cave City and Bowling Green, to Nashville, near which place it encamped.

The brigade commanders have been Cols. Osterhaus, Greusel, Hansendifel and Knoblesdorf. Division com¬ manders, Gens. Sigel, Asboth, Jeff. C. Davis, Gordon Granger and Sheridan. Corps commanders, Gens. Curtis, Pope, Granger, Gilbert and McCook. Department com¬ manders, Gens. Fremont, Hunter, Halleck, Grant, Wright, Nelson, Buell and Rosecrans. The Thirty-sixth Illinois was engaged in the battle of Stone River, from December 26, 1862, until January 2, 1863, coming out of the action with only 200 men. Says Col. Greusel :

" At daylight on the 31st, the regiment was assaulted by a rebel brigade under Gen. Weathers, and being sup¬ ported by the Eighty-Eighth Illinois, Col. Frank Sherman, on its left, they were soon driven back to the woods; but again and again they were rallied, every lime meeting the same fate, until thirty-eight of that fine brigade were all that there were left to tell whei'e their rebel comrades had fallen. The Thirty-sixth charged them at the point of the bayonet twice in succession driving them back. Forty -one of the poor boys lay dead on their faces on less than one acre of ground. The wounded is large, and, in fact, the killed and wounded are the largest in the whole Division. At 8 o'clock, A. M., 31st, received notice of the death of Gen. Sill, and the command of the Brigade devolved upon me. All our Brigade commanders were killed. Here it was that Herrington fell. Only half of the Division, Sheridan's Third, were left. My Brigade went'into action 2,210 strong, and came out with 1008, rank and file. My officers, with one exception, stood their ground. First Sergt. Orrison Smith, for bravery during the battle, maintaining his position in the company, although wounded in three places, I made him a Second Lieutenant, in front of the whole regiment. My regiment is in a crippled condition. Only ten officers are left. Nine wounded and taken prisoner by the enemy, one killed and one mortally wounded."

The Thirty-sixth, as appeal's from the official report of Lieut. Col. Porter C. Olson, bore an honorable part in the battle near Chickamauga Creek, on the 20th and 21st of September, 1863. September 19, the regiment, Col. Miller, commanding, marched from Pond Springs to Gordon's Mills, a distance of ten miles. At 2 P. M., went into posi¬ tion, near Gordon's Mills, with one company thrown forward as skirmishers. At 5 o'clock, P. M., fell back to the tim¬ ber, about two hundred yards, and remained during the night. At 4 o'clock A. M., 20th, marched two miles and a quarter to the left and formed in the second line. At 11 A. M., after some skirmishing, ordered forward to the support of the center. Formed on the brow of a hill, under a most terrible fire, but in perfect good order, and engaged the enemy fiercely, checking his advance. At this juncture the enemy appeared on the left, and, turn¬ ing the flank, subjected us to a murderous enfilading fire, against which we could offer but little resistance. The regiment was ordered to fall back. Gen. Lytle being killed, Col. Miller took command of the Brigade, and Lieut. Col. Olson of the regiment. The regiment made another stand, but was overwhelmed by numbers, and compelled to fall back. Marched to Bossville, and encamped for the night ; 21, in position on the Chattanooga road ; 22, moved to Chattanooga. Mustered out October 8, 1865, at New Orleans, La., and arrived at Camp Butler Ill., October 17, 1865, for final payment and discharge.

Sixty Fourth Infantry

The "First Battalion of Yates' Sharp Shooters" was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, in the month of December, 1861, by Lieut. Col. D. E. Williams. It con¬ sisted of four companies, the last of which was mustered into the United States service, December 16, 1861. Two additional companies were mustered into service Decem¬ ber 31, with Fred. W. Mattesou as Major. January 10, 1862, the battalion was ordered to Quincy, and went into barracks. Here it was armed. Moved to Cairo, February 16, and March 4, moved, via Bird's Point, Charleston, Bertrand and Sykeston, to New Madrid, and was assigned to Morgan's Brigade, Payne's Division, Pope's command. On the evening of the 12th of March, companies A, D, E and F made a night attack on the enemy's right, driving his pickets and skirmishing heavily till midnight, draw¬ ing the attention of the enemy from the Tenth and six¬ teenth Illinois, who were planting siege guns on ;he enemy's left. Was present at the bombardment of New Madrid, the next day, and, afterward, as support to Williams' siege guns, four miles below, where Pope effected his crossing. Under command of Maj. Matteson. moved with Pope's expedition against Fort Pillow, and returning, moved up Tennessee River, disembarking at Hamburg Lauding, April 22. Was engaged in the siege of Corinth, from that time till its evacuation, May 30 being continually on skirmish and picket line. May 3 the battalion was heavily engaged at Chambers' Creek - but repulsed the enemy, the loss being 4 killed and 5 wounded. May 7, in Gen. Paine's reconnaissance, lost 2 men killed and 3 wounded. May 30, the battalion enteredCorintli, in time to see the enemy's rear guard leav¬ ing it. In the afternoon, took the advance in pursuit of the enemy, and came upon their rear at Tu6cumbia Creek about dark, when a brisk skirmish ensued, continuing during the night and the next day. The pursuit was con¬ tinued to Booneville, when the battalion returned. The battalion camped at Big Springs, 6 miles from Corinth.

Gen. Rosecrans taking command of the army of the Mississippi, the Sixty-fourth was detailed as headquarter guard, on which duty it remained until November following. Lieut. Col. Williams left the bat- talion, on sick leave, May 17, and never returned, being . discharged September 11. Maj. Matteson commanded the battalion until August 8, when he died in hospital. He was a gallant and much-loved officer. Capt. John Mor¬ rill, of Co. A, took command, and was afterward promoted to Lieut. Col.

August 20, moved to Iuka, Miss. In September, re¬ turned to Clear Creek, and again moved on Iuka, via Jacinto. Was present at the battle of Iuka, but not en¬ gaged. September 20, was in pursuit of the enemy. Re¬ turned to Corinth. The evening of October 3, went into position, and w'as sent forward as skirmishers. On the morning of the 4th, the battalion met the tirst advance of the enemy, and was heavily engaged during the day, doing efficient and distinguished service. The Sixtyfourth lost, this day, 7u men killed, wounded and missing, including Capt. David G. Grover, killed. On November 27, ordered on outpost duty, at Glendale, Miss., where the battalion erected fortifications and mounted two pieces artillery. While here, Capt. James C. Cameron, Co. A, raised the Second Alabama Cavalry, was commissioned Colonel, and was afterward killed, while gallantly leading his regiment in a charge at Barton's Station, April 17, 1863. November 4, 1863, the Sixty-fourth moved to Iuka, and thence to Pulaski, Tenn., arriving November 11. On the 15th of January, 1864, over three-fourths of the bat¬ talion having re-enlisted, it moved north, for veteran fur¬ lough, arriving at Chicago, 22d. Was furloughed for 20 days, and re-assembled ai Ottawa, February 14. Four new companies (G, H, I and K), having been recruited by Capt. Manning, were added to the battalion, making a full regiment. Lieut. Col. Morrill was made Colonel, Capt. M. W. Manning, Lieutenant Colonel and Capt. Thomson, Major.

March 17, 1864, the regiment left Ottawa, and, on the 23d, arrived at Decatur, Ala., and was assigued to the First Brigade, Fourth Division, Sixteenth Army Corps. On May 4, moved to Chattanooga, and joined Gen. Sherman's army. Arrived before Resaca, May 9, and Companies F aud A deployed, driving the enemy into their works. In the night, marched to Snake Creek Gap. On 13th, advanced to Resaca, and was engaged till 16th, when the enemy retired. Arrived at Kingston, May 20, at Van Wert on 25th, and at Dallas, 27th. On this day companies A and F, on skirmish line, lost 14 men killed and wounded. Until the 31st, the regiment was each day engaged at Dallas. June 1 to 4, moved to the left. On the 5th, skirmished with the enemy near New Hope Church. On 6tli, moved to Ack worth ; 16th to Big Shanty; 11th, advanced to foot of Kenesaw Mountain. Until 26th, was engaged at Kenesaw. On the 27th June, the Sixty-fourth was in the advance line of the assaulting forces, and was heavily engaged, losing, in killed and wounded, 57 men, among whom was Adjt. W. H. Hinck¬ ley, killed. July 3, when the enemy fell back, the the flag of the Sixty-fourth was the first on Kene¬ saw. July 4, the entire regiment was on the skir. mlsh line, and drove the enemy two miles, losing 25 killed and wounded. On 7tli, had a skirmish on the Chattahoochie. On the 10th, crossed the river and forti¬ fied. On 17th, advanced to Nance's Creek - the regiment being deployed, drove the enemy a mile and a half. On 18th, nurched toward Decatur, and on 19th engaged the euemy, losing 5 men, Surg. J. T. Stewart being wounded. On the 22d, marched to the support of Seventeenth Corps, and was heavily engaged, chareing the enemy three times, and capturing forty prisoners and one battle-flag, and recaptured the field-glass and papers of Maj. Gen. McPherson, who had been killed and robbed by the enemy. The loss of the regiment in this action was 15 killed, 67 wounded and 7 missing. On 28th, the regiment was hotly engaged, and repulsed several charges of the enemy. From this time until August 26, was engaged in the siege of Atlanta. On 26th, moved out of the works, down the Sandtown road, and marched all night, and 27th and 28th struck the Montgomery Railroad, and 29th was engaged tearing up the track. On 30th, marched to Macon Railroad On September 2, passed through Jonesboro and Lovejoy. On 8th, went into camp at East Point.

On Sept. 23, the Division was transferred to Seven¬ teenth Corps. The regiment was now in First Brigade, First Division, Seventeenth Corps, Brig. Gen. J. W. Fuller commanding brigade, Maj. Gen. J. A. Mower, command¬ ing division, and Maj. Gen. F. P. Blair commanding corps. October 1, marched to Fairburu on a reconnais¬ sance. On 3d, returned. On 4th, commenced niarch after Hood, moving via Atlanta, crossed Chattahoochie at midnight, and marched all night in the rain and camped in works in Marietta. Thence moved north¬ ward, passing through Kingston, near Rome to Adairsville, and arrived at Resaca 15th. In the night, Capt. Conger and Co. A moved, in advance of a reconnaissance party, to Snake Creek Gap. Capt. Conger was mortally wnunded and two men severely wounded. October 16, the whole regiment on skirmish line, advanced on the Gap, driving the enemy in confusion. Marching, via Lafayette and Summerville, arrived at Gaylersville, Ala., October21. On 29th, marched via Cave Springs to Cedartown. Had a skirmish w ith the enemy's cavalry. Moved to Smyrna Camp Ground, on 5th November. On 13th, moved to Atlanta, and, on 15th, started on the "march to the sea." On December 9, skirmished with the enemy at Poole's Station. On 10th, invested the city of Savannah. On 11th December, skirmished with the enemy all day. On the 16th, marched to King's Bridge, on the Ogeecbee. On 17th, moved south, and, on 19th, reached Doctortown, on Gulf Railroad and Altamaha River. After destroying railroad, returned to Savannah, December 23. January 3, 1865, embarked at Thunderbolt for Beaufort, S. C. On 13th, left Beaufort, and, 15th, arrived at Pocotaligo. On January 20 and 25, the Sixty-fourth wras engaged in dem¬ onstrations against Salkahatchie and Combahee Ferry. January 31, moved from Pocotaligo. On February 3, crossed the Salkahatchie, in face of the enemy, fighting in cold water three and four feet deep, and gained a foot¬ ing on the opposite side, when the enemy fled. The command then marched, via Midway and Orangeburg to Columbia. Thence, via Winnsboro, Cheraw, Laurel .Hill, to Fayetteville, N. C. Arrived at Bentonville 20th March, and the entire regiment was on the skirmish line, 21st, capturing 12 prisoners, 35 horses and 1 caisson, and Gen. Johnson's headquarters, losing 13 men killed and wounded. On 24th March, camped at Goldsboro. Marched April 10, arriving at Raleigh 13th. On 26th, moved to Jones' Cross Roads. On 27th, returned to Raleigh, and on 30th, marched for Washington, arriving May 19. Was in the grand review, May 24. June 6, moved for Louisville, Ky. On July 11, was mustered out of service by Lieut. Robert M. Woods, A. C. M., and on 14th arrived at Chicago, Ill., where the regiment received final pay¬ ment and discharge, July 18, 1865.

Col. John Morrill, afterward brevetted Brigadier General, commanded the regiment until July 22, 1864, when he wras severely wounded ; Lieut. Col. M. W. Manning until November 12, 1864, and Capt. J. S. Reynolds, afterwrard Lieutenant Colonel and Brevet Brigadier General, from November 12, until its muster-out.

One Hundred And Twentyfifth Infantry

Com. Sergt. Harvey J. Steward, e. Aug. 10, '62, as private ; prmtd. Com. Sergt.; reduced at his own request, and assigned to Co. K ; m. o. June 9, 1865.

Seventh Cavalry

Was organized by Col. Wm. Pitt Kellogg, at Camp But¬ ler, and mustered into United States Service, October 13, 1861, having 1,141 officers and men. Its operations were at Cape Girardeau, Birds' Point, New Madrid, Mo., and Island No. 10, after which it moved by Tennessee River, to Hamburg Landing, Tenn. It participated in the siege of Corinth and battle of Farmington. After the evacua¬ tion of Corinth, it guarded railroad. It was at battles of Iuka and Corinth. It was in pursuit of Price on several occasions, capturing prisoners and having skirmishes, sev¬ eral of which amounted to real battles. The Seventh was on Grierson's celebrated raid through the enemy's country to Baton Rouge, La. After capture of Fort Hudson and Vicksburg, moved to Memphis and thence into Tennessee, having several encounters with the rebel Gens. Chalmers and Forrest. September 30, 1864, was assigned to Gen. Hatche's Cavalry, and for months was on the most active duty in Central Tennessee and Northern Alabama, first against Forrest's Cavalry and thence against Hood's fle'eing army. January 13, 1865, 109 men and officers only reported for duty. Thirty days before, 450 men reported for duty. In three weeks the regiment was swelled to 1,600 men, by recruits. October 20, 1865, was mustered out at Nashville. Discharged at Springfield, Ill., Novem¬ ber 17, 1865.