. Capiaiw ^H. If. i (ftalfonm, SIS8ON. PBINT. of \he 4^2(1 (Scorgia Confederate tates Cfaptaiu 391. ^. alTxoxtu ? as you may, It never can be told ; Sing it as you will, It never can oe sung ; The story of the glory Of the men who wore the grey." , 5a., Sxxltj 22, 1900 On Fames eternal camping ground. Their zilent tent* are spread, And Glory guards with solemn?/ round The bivouac of the dead." iff*-** BRIG. GEN. ROBERT J. HENDERSON. , 5 HISTORY OF THE 42D REG T GA, VOLS,, INF Y, C, S, A, BY \V. L. CALHOUN, HISTORIAN. THE people of the South believed that the United States Government was a com pact between Sovereign States, embodied in the fundamental law known as the Con stitution, and that it was the duty of the States, as well as the people, to sacredly observe and keep its requirements. For years they realized the unwelcome fact that the North, either through a spirit of envy and hatred, or of aggrandizement, had violated its terms and was seeking to oppress the South and destroy its institutions directly in conflict with the provisions of the Constitution. For this, and for the preservation of the Constitution, they took up arms, not as traitors, not to destroy, but to preserve the Government a principle which is not dead, but must live if the American Government is maintained. Seeing no hope for the South in the Union they resolved to "Nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every thread-bare sail, And give her to the God of Storms, The lightning and the gale." The war had progressed about one year. The splendid victory at Manassas had been won ; but, not having been followed up, its effect was lost, and, early in 1862, it became apparent that the whole strength of the South must be put forth. Calls for troops were made, and the men who constituted the 42d regiment Georgia Volun teers responded. With the exception of one company that commanded by Captain W. L. Calhoun, and organized in Atlanta they were mostly young farmers. There were ten companies in the regiment, as follows : A and B from Gwinnett ; C from Milton ; D from DeKalb ; E and F from Newton ; G and H from Walton ; and I and K from Fu ton county. The regiment was organized on the 4th of March, 1862, at Camp McDonald, by the election of Robert J. Henderson, Colonel; R. F. Maddox, Lieut. Col.; William H. Hulsey, Major ; Hugh M. Wylie, Adjutant ; B. W. Adams, Q. M.; Joseph R. Simmons, Commissary; John S. Wilson, Surgeon; John A. Dunn, Ass t Surgeon; Egbert B. Rosser, Serg t Major ; T. D. Goodson, Color Serg t; W. G. Cockerell, Musician, and J. J. Frederick, Teamster. Col. Henderson was made Brigadier General. Lieut. Col. Maddox was transferred and made Colonel 2d Ga. Regiment State troops. Capt. L. P. Thomas was promoted to Lieut. Colonel. Adju tant Hugh M. Wylie, the bravest of the brave, was killed at Nashville, Tenn., and was succeeded by J. S. Stubbs and W. M. Durham. E. B. Rosser, Serg t Major, was transferred and succeeded by Jas. H. Griffin. Moses Richardson was also Ass t Surgeon, and W. F. Edwards, the last Color Bearer. It was one of the largest regi ments in the service, and was always kept well recruited. While in the camp of organization there was a great deal of sickness, and many deaths among the men. Very soon, however, it was ordered to Cumberland Gap, where its active service began and continued until the Confederate Flag went down in defeat, but not in dishonor. The regiment was first in Raine s Brigade, afterwards Barton s, then Stovall s, and lastly Henderson s of Stevenson s division Hood s and Stewart s corps. It fought 22 battles Tazewell, Cumberland Gap, Chickasaw Bayou, Baker s Creek, Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, Rocky Face, Resaca, New Hope, Pumpkin Vine, Kennesavv, At lanta, July 20, 1864; Atlanta, July 22, 1864; Atlanta, July 28, 1864; Jonesboro, Franklin, Nashville, Edisto River, Binaker s Bridge, Oraugeburg, Winston, and Beu- tonville. The most conspicuous service rendered in the engagements was at Baker s Creek, where, with unflinching courage, it brought up the rear of our retreating army across the Big Black ; at Vicksburg, where, in the trendies, for forty-seven days and nights half starved and poorly armed it resisted the assaults of the enemy; Resaca, where, by a fierce assault on the enemy s works, it lost about 130 killed and wounded ; New Hope Church, where Capt. Summers so distinguished himself in command of the skirmishers ; Atlanta (July 22d). where in a brilliant charge it captured DeGress battery; Franklin, where the regiment again protected the retreat of the army, at which time Capt. Weaver and others were killed. It is impossible to enumerate the many times and places, when and where, the 42d exhibited heroic conduct, or the many instances of the noble conduct of individ uals. It is sufficient to say that it was noted for its discipline and steadiness, and on no occasion during the entire war was it ever thrown into disorder. Much of this owing to the efficiency of its commanders Gen. Henderson and Col. Thomas, and other brave officers and more to the patriotism and bravery of the men. S. K. Huff, Color Sergeant, was killed in the battle of Resaca while crossing a fence. The flag fell on the fence, J. B. Graham and James Boyd were near him, and J. W. Swords just in their rear, who, discovering that the regiment was retiring, called to them to bring out the colors; Graham and Boyd moved forward for this purpose, and Boyd siezed them and brought them out, and carried them until delivered to W. F. Ed wards at Atlanta, Ga. The remnant of the same old flag which they followed in so many battles waives over. the survivors at each re-union. Among the wounded in the battle of Resaca were Gen. Henderson, Major Hulsey, Capt. Calhoun, Capt. Hill, Surgeon Wilson, and many others shown in the reports of the companies. Following will be found brief, and, from the lapse of time, only partial reports of the different companies. Doubtless some of the names of members and many of the killed and wounded are unintentially omitted : 5 FIELD AND STAFF. AS ORIGINALLY ORGANIZED. ROBERT J. HENDERSON, Colonel. ROBERT F. MADDOX, Lieut. Colonel. WILLIAM H. HIJLSEY, Major. HUGH M. WYLIE, Adjutant. BENSON W. ADAMS, Captain and A. Q. M. JOSEPH R, SIMMONS, Captain and A. C. S. JOHN S. WILSON, Surgeon. JOHN A. DUNN, Assistant Surgeon. EGBERT B. ROSSER, Sergeant Major. JAMES M. WILSON, Ordnance Sergeant. T. D. GOODSON, Color Sergeant. W. C. COCKRELL, Musician. J. J. FREDERICK, Teamster. COMPANY A. Captain L. P. Thomas. 1st Lieut. Darling McDaniel, killed by falling tree in 1864. 2d Lieut. Noah R. Brogdon, died at Cumberland Gap. 3d Lieut, ,/ohn U. Medlock. 1st Sergt. Ben. F. Gholston, killed in battle Jonesboro. 1864. 3d Sergt. John Sexton, died at Bean s station. 3d Sergt. J. R. Noel, wounded at Baker s Creek, 1863. 4th Sergt. Irwin Smith, killed at Resaea, 1864. 1st Corpl. F. M. Wilson, killed at Resaea, 1864. 2d Corpl. Thomas Mitchell, died at Dalton. 3d Corpl. Marion Wilson, died in prison. 4th Corpl. William Davis, died in Gwiunett county, 1887. 5th Corpl. Lafayette McDonald. 6th Corpl. A. M. Bramlett. Allen, J.O., killed by Indians in Tex. ,78 Burdett, Geo. W., died at Bean s Station. Arnold, J. H., died in Alabama, 1886. Caldwell, C. C. Arnold, J. A., killed at Lebanon Church, Cole, W. H. in 1864. Cole, A. A. Arnold, John Cole, Thomas, died in hospital, 1864. Armstrong, Wiley, died in Richmond, 65 Craig, W. A. Armstrong, Hillier, died at Bean s Sta , 62 Carr, W. M., wounded at Resaea, 1864, Barnett, Jno. R., died 1862, Lenoir s Sta. and died in prison. Brogdon, Dan. J. Carr, Allen, died at Vicksburg, 1863. Brogdon, 8. G., wounded at Resaea, 64. Culver, J. H., wounded at New Hope Bell. Finn Church, 1864. Braziel, A. D. Culver, Matt, wounded at New Hope Braziel, T. B., died in Texas, 1886. Church and died, 1864. Barnett, D. J., died at Lenoir s Sta., 62. Cole, D. C,, died at Knoxville, Tenn., 62 Barnett, Weldon Defur, W. L. Brown, Geo., died at Morristown, 1862. Davis, B. W., wounded at Bentonville, Brooks, P. M., killed at New Hope, 64. N. C., 1865, Bolton, A. M. Davis, W. M., died at home, 1862. Bolton, D. S., wounded at Pumpkin Vine Davis, J. M. F., died 1863, unknown. 1864 Davis, Geo., died at home, 1862. Bolton, D. B. Davis, Sanford, died in 1862, unknown. Brooks, J. M., died, unknown where. Doss, Jefferson, died at home, 1862. Brooks, , killed at Resaea, 1864. Doss, Wm., died at Beau s Station, 1863 Baker, C. G. Everett, Wm. Baker. J. F. Fergersou, A. J. Baxter, J. T. Flowers, J. M. Bennett, Tom, died at Vicksburg, 1863. Flowers, Jack Bostick, James, died at home, 1863. Furgerson, R. P., wounded at Jonesboro, Bostick, John, died at home, 1863. 1864. Bagwell, Larkin, wounded at Chickasaw Furgerson, F. M. Bayou 1863, died at Vicksburg, 63. Garner, Andrew, died in Texas. 7 Garner, .1. F., died in Texas, 1881. Garner, Duvid T. Garner, Wm. M., died since the war. Ginn, Jasper, died since the war. Goza, J. W., died at home, 1862. Pruett, W. I. Pruitt, Benson Phillips, Thomas Filtered, Jack, died at Bean s Station. Pitman, S. C. Goza, Hampton, died at Leuoir s Sta., 63 Pitman, J. M. Grogan, W. M. Gn liter, H. M. Gohlston, H. F, Hausen, J T. Johnson, W. F. Jones, G. H., wounded in 1864. Jones, George Jones, T. A , died 1868, unknown. Jones, Robert, killed at Resaca, 1864. Jones, William, died at Beau s Sta., 63. Ingram, William King, A. J. King, J. 0. Kenely, Dan Kirby, Scott, killed at New Hope, 1864. Richardson, Moses Roberts, J. W., wounded at Chickasaw Bayou, 1863. Roberts, J. H. Roberts, Wilson, wounded at Resaca, 64. Reynolds, J. H., wounded at Resaca, 64. Ross, 0. E., died in hospital, 1864. Scales, Joe, died at Jackson, Miss., 1863 Simmons, J. R,, promoted to Capt & A.C.S Singleton, L. E. Singleton, J. M., died in prison, 1864. Smith, , died, unknown. Smith, J. C., died at home, 1887. Stevenson, H, J., died at home, 1874. Stevenson, Geo., died at home, 1862. Martin, Moses, wounded at Bentouville, 65 Stevenson, Marion, died at home, 1862. Stevenson, Thompson, died in 1864, un known. Shelnutt, Cynes, died on the way home from Vicksburg, 1863. Stidderth, Emanuel, wounded at Chicka saw Bayou, 1863. Teague, R. H. Martin, A. P. Martin, M. J. Martin, J. M. Martin, Matthews, Jack, died since the war. Mahaft ey, - Medlock, Tom, died at home, 1865. Morgan, J. W., died in Rock Island pris- Townley, Wiley J. on in 1864. Townley, Jeff. Monday, R. H., wounded New Hope, 64 Whitworth, J. B Monday, James, died at home, 1863. Worsham, W. B. Newborn, A. M., died at Bean s Sta., 62. Waits, Maxwell M., wounded at Kinston, Newborn, J. V. N. C., 1865. Nunnally, S. L., died in Alabama. Waldrop, W. R., killed at Dalton, 1864, Noel, G. W., died in hospital, 1864. Wilson, Hiram, wounded at Resaca, 64. Parks, Amos, died at home, 1868. Whaley, Russell, Berry, Wm., died, unknown. Wiggins, Jasper, killed at Vicksburg, 63, 143 officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates. Of the above, J. R. Simmons, was made Regimental Commissary, with the rank of Captain; G. H. Jones, Q. M. Serg t, was detailed and served in Quartermaster s Department till close of the war. J. T. Baxter was first made Commissary Sergeant then Ordnance Sergeant of the regiment, was captured at Missionary Ridge, carried to Rock Island prison, where he remained till after the close of the war. Capt. Jos. R. Simmons acted most of the time as Brigade Commissary, and was tendered the rank of Major by Gen. Raines, but refused it because he desired to stay with his regiment. 8 COMPANY B. B. P. Weaver, killed in battle at Franklin, Tenn., Nov. 30, 1864. 1st Lieut. Andrew Ford, resigned at Cumberland Gap, Tenn.. died since war. 2d Lieut. W. H. Williams, elected to 1st Lieut. Aug. 20, 1862. :*d Lieut. W. I>. Donaldson, elected to 2d Lieut. Aug. 20, 1862, died since the war, jaw-bone shot out. 4th Lieut. W. T. Smith, elected to 3d Lieut. Aug. 20, 1862. Nt Serir. S. Bryant, died of dropsy since the war. 2d Serirt. Garner. 3d Sergt. W. W. Russell, died in Laurenceville, Gwinnett co.,Nov. 14,1863. 4ih Sergt. W. s. Siarr, died in Walton county, 1887. 1st Corpl. Thomas McCart. 2d Corpl. J. C. Crow, died in Magnolia, Mis.s.. Feb. 10, 1863. 3d Corpl. J. M. Henry, killed at Resaca, May 15, 1864. 4th Corpl. Joseph A. Hannah. Austin, John A. Dutton. Geo. W., discharged for disability Arnold, W. T. Freeman, Leroy Andrews, Elesley, died in Gwinnett co. Freeman, Geo. W., died at Montgomery, since the war. Alat> July 2 4, 1863 Aderhold, Isaac died in Texas since war. Freeman, James P. Aderhold, Asa Flarity. James M. Brownlee, John C. Franklin, John M. Brownlee, Milton, wounded at Resaca in Green, Charles, captured in Atlanta, died the wrist. in prison Brand, Danl.died since the war in Gwin- Gresham, William m n co ty. Gaddis, David J., died in Gwinnet co. of 3rand, Ransom dropsy 1887 Bailey, William H., died, unknown. Hollius, Worth Berry, killed at Resaca Bennett, James W., wounded in the foot Harris, Milton, died in Mississippi of dis- af M;i - i < "- ease, Sept. 22, 1863 Bennett. Josiah S. Haney, John J., died in Gwinnett co., Bennett, John G., killed at Vicksburg, .Sept 22 1863 Jan. 7, 1863. Haney, Geo. W. Beaver , A. P. Haney, Stephen L., died in Alabama, 87 Buchanan, F. M. Huett, A. A. Bracewell, Henry M. Hutchins, William P. Betts, John A., died at Newnan, Ga., Herring, James G. R., died at Covington, July 10, 1864. Qa., June 6, 1864 (lower, John W. Johnson, Henry T., died of fever at Bean s Cain > J()lin S. Station. 1862 Cannon, Elias Jones, William R., died from wound in Collins, Elbert battle at Tazewell, 1862 Crews, William E.,died at Bean s Station, Jackson, William J., died at Fort Dela- Tenn., 1862. ware Aug. 31, 1863 9 Jenkins, A. S., killed in battle New Hope Church, 1884 King, Charles, died at Vicksburg, April 7, 1863 Kennerley, John E. Kirans, W . P., died at Laurenceville, June 2, 1863 Long, Jesse L., wounded in the hand at Dalton Liddell, D. J. Liddell, D. M., died in prison Lanier, F. M., died in Montgomery July 26, 1863 Langley, Miles J., died at Vicksburg, Miss., March 15, 1863 Mangham, Sidney P., discharged Martin, S. N., died at Vicksburg, Miss., June 30, 1863 Martin, S. C. Martin, D. M., died at St. Clair, Ala., Aug. 20, 1863 Mills, R. A., died in Miss, of disease Mathews, E. J.,died of disease, record lost Massey, W. S. Moore, W. V., died in Atlanta of small pox, Jan. 20, 1864 McGuffy, James L. McGuffy, Charles E. McDaniel, D M., died of fever at Mor- ristown, 1862 Nash, John T., died in Gwinnett county, Aug. 18, 1864 Nash, James B. Nichols, Wilson D. O Kelly, F. C., died of consumption in Gwinuett co., wounded in the foot. Peden, W. S., died of fever at Danville, Ky., 1862 Peden. S W. Peters, Daniel J , died in Gwinnett co.. Ga., June 15, 1864 Parr. VV. J , died of disease, Atlanta, 62 Phillips, W. P., died in Gwinnett co., Ga., Sept. 6, 1863 Robinson, Henry W., died at Vicksburg, Miss., April li Rollins, John, killed in battle at Chicka- saw Bayou, Dec. 29, 186^ Rollins, O. H. P., died at Vicksburg, Miss., July 19, 1863 Richards, William C., killed in battle at Chickasaw Bayou, Dec. 29, 1862 Starr, Silas A. Smith, G. I. Smith, Geo. C., died at Vicksburg, Miss., July 30, 1863 Smith, R. P Stapp, Jesse W., wounded in the thigh at New Hope Tallent, James, died since the war White, James, died at Vicksburg, July 7, 1863 Wilson, C. W., died of brain fever, 1862 Wilson, Thos. O., died of fever at Read- ville, Tenn., 1862 Wilson, Geo. W., died at Lauderdale Spring, 1863 Worthy, Thomas Williams, James T. Wilson, John W., died at Vicksburg, Miss., March 15, 1863 RECRUITS Co. B, 1862 AND 1863. Austin, W. M. Bennett, J. W., wounded in the hand Brewer, J. W., left and supposed to be dead Oct. 26 f 1862 Britt, C. R. Brownlee, Thomas, died at Vicksburg, Miss., March 24, 1864 Brownlee, Warren Clower, D. M. Collins, John B., died of fever Nov.20, 62 Flarity, Taylor Freeman, James, killed at Bentonville/65 Freeman, H. F. Freeman, J. R., record lost Garner, Joseph Hale, M. M. Hale, J. R., died at Jackson, Miss., Feb. 12, 1863 Henry John W., wounded in the knee at Beau s Station, Tenn 10 Kenerly, T. Jeff Lancaster, Jesse Martin, J. F. Mills, J. A. Mills, J. B. Mills, J. T. Mills, W. B. Moore, D. P. Peters, J. M., wounded in the arm at New Hope Phillips, B. F., died at Knoxville, June 27, 1862, of measles Stapp. J. T., died of wounds since war Starr, B. A., died at Covington, Ga., of fever, June 28. 1864 Steel. D. M., died at New Orleans, Aug. 11, 1867 Smith, G. F. Smith. J. T. Thomas, W. P., died at Vicksburg.Miss., June 2. 1863 Thomas, B. C., wounded in the arm at Baker s Creek Thomason, T. M. Weaver, II. C. Williams, N. T.. wounded ait Resaca,bone of thigh resected, lived five years and six months, died from effects of wound Worthy, H. A. 127 total number of muster roll. S A. STARR, Orderly Sergeant. W. H. WILLIAMS, 1st Lieutenant. 11 COMPANY C. Captain Henry W. Paris, resigned December, 1863. 1st Lieut. Singleton A. Maxwell, promoted to Captain Dec. 1863, and killed at Atlanta. 2d Lieut. Russell Garrison, died from disease. 3d Lieut. James M. McCollum, died from disease. 1st Sergt. Francis M. Dunbar, 2d Lieut. Jan. 8, 1865. 2d Sergt, John Cain. 3d Sergt, Thos. A. Pannell, 2d Sergt. in 1862 and 1st Sergt. Feb. 1863. 4th Sergt. Andrew J. Wills, 3d Sergt. 1862 5th Sergt. Wm. P. Jameson, 4th Sergt. 1862, and 2d Sergt. and wounded at Resaca 1863 1st Corpl. Russell C. Emerson. 2d Corpl. John W. Allen. 3d Corpl. John B. Taylor, wounded and captured at Baker s Creek on May 16 1863, and died from wound. 4th Corpl. William Fitch. Allen, John G. Davenport, Cyrus Allen, Thomas, detailed to guard prisoners Dilda, Isaac Andrews, Matthew L. Eason, James M. Andrews, Marion Elbe, Bennett, Washington Fitch, William Burton, Calvin, regular wagoner Fitch Fain, killed at Vicksburg "Bird, John, died with disease Fowler, Washington, killed at BakerCreek Barren, Thomas, killed at New Hope Fowler, John M. Barron, James, wagoner April 1863 Fields, Jack, died from disease Burnett, Giles M. Green, James M., wounded at Atlanta on Burnett, Spencer W., wounded at Resaca July 22 Bazewell, John Enoch Gilbert, Bowen Brice, Daniel, died July 26, 1863, at New Hope, Jackson, wounded at Cumberland Orleans Gap Bowen, Elbert, died at Atlanta Hughes, Edward Brewer, David, detailed to guard prisoners Harman, M. C. , wounded at Resaca Bennett, Daniel N. Harris, Van G. Brooks, H. W., wounded at Atlanta Harris, David F. Comer, Lindsay Harris, John W. Clark, Gazaway, died at Vicksburg Jones, J. W., wounded at Rocky Face Camp, E. J. Jameson, Geo. W., died at New Orleans. Cook, Thomas S. August 18, 1863 Clark, Sterling, died from disease Jones, Henry F., discharged Cagle, Henry F. Jemeson, Wm., wounded at Resaca Chaffin, John F. Kent, Frank H. Dickard, A. C. Kent, William, died from disease 12 Lanier, Jasper Solomon, died March 28, 1863, at Jackson, Miss Lanier, Isaac Newton Lee, James Langley, Jackson, died May 11, 1863, at Lauderdale Springs Langley, Isaac T., 4th Sergt. July 1863 Lawson, John Mausell, James W. Mauldin, Chas., died with disease Mann, Charles Madison, O. N. Morris, William Riley Mann, George, killed at New Hope Mann, Robert, wounded at New Hope McFarland, George Norton, Elias M., 1st Corpl. July 1863 Nash, F. H., regimental postmaster Newton, William, wounded at Atlanta Oliver W. A., died from disease Oliver, David, died from disease Perkins, John A., 1st Corporal 1862, 3d Sergeant 1863 Phillips, Ambrose, died from disease Phillips, Alman, died from disease Phillips, Albert, died from disease Phillips, Marlon, discharged Roddy, James W. Roddy, William T. Roddy, A. E. Rainey, Sanford Rainey, H. A. Rainwater, P. E., died from disease Rainwater, S. Y. Roddy, S. C., wounded at Goldsboro Roddy, Alex. Spencer, Jackson, died from disease Smith, Coftrell, died from disease Spencer, Miles Waddy, died from disease Scoles, Simeon, wounded at Cumberland River Trammel!, M. H., wounded at Resaca, elected 2d Lieut, in 1862 Thomason, G. B. Thomason, Joseph M. Thomason, George 8., died with disease Taylor, John B., killed at Baker s Creek Thompson, John Vaughn, Henry W. Vaughn, Robert Wills, William, 2d Corporal 1863 Webb, Thomas Webb, Newton, killed by bushwhackers in Kentucky Williams, Sinkler E. Wyly, William 13 COMPANY D. Captain Nathan Clay, resigned, and since the war died. 1st Lieut. Wm. C. White, resigned. 3d Lieut. James H. Young, killed at Chickasaw Bayou, 1862 3d Lieut, Marshall J. Wright, died at Knoxville 1862. 1st Sergt. Nathan Turner, died at Vicksburg 1862. 2d Sergt Josiah M. Fowler. 3d Sergt. Thomas J. Jackson. 4th Sergt, Galen J. McWilliams. 5th Sergt, Robert Hollingsworth, died. 1st Corpl. Franklin W. Kendrick. 2d Corpl. David McWilliams, discharged. 3d Corpl. Robert J. Parker. 4th Corpl. James H. Jordan. Adkins, William T. Argo, Charles W. Armstrong, Lawson M. Armstrong, Benjamin F. Armstrong, James I. Ayers, Benton B., killed Adams, Henry Adcock, James A. Adcock, A. J. Ayers, R. T. Brown, John W. ? died Brown, John F. Brown, William A. Bishop, Elijah, died Bishop, John, died Burgess, Albert C. Blackstock, George Blackstock, T. T., killed Blackstock, J. B., died Burgess, Henry H., promoted 2d Lieut. March 1863 Bishop, N. T. Brown, Denson, killed or lost Clarke, Elijah H., promoted to 1st Lieut. then to Captain Clotfelter, D. F. Croyle, Robert Crowley, James I, discharged Cagle, James P. K. Cagle, Robert M., died at Vicksburg Crockett, Joel J. Clay, James W. Garden, Benjamin F. Chewning, David, died Cobb, James H. Campbell, Oliver P., killed Clay, J. N. Collier, J. M., died Collier, W. T., wounded Campbell, 8. H. Crowley, J. H. P. Clay, Jesse W., died Clay, Cleveland Darby, James W., killed Ellison, William, died Edes, Samuel T., killed at Vicksburg Fargason, William C. Ford, Bennet F. Farris, Ezekiel Green, James T. W. Harris, George W. Harris, Elbert F. Hamby, Andy C. Holcombe, Henry C. Henry, Francis J. Higgiubotham, William N., died Henry, C. V. Jones, J. B. 14 Johns, Joseph G. Jackson, John A. M. Jackson, T. C. Jackson, J. W. Jackson, D. E. Jones, J. G. B. Kelly, Robert J. Kelly, James H Kelly, James, died at Vicksburg Lacy, A. S. Lee, A. J. Miles, James F. McCandless, B. W. G. McLan, William H. Mitchell, Benjamin G. McLeod, Angus Morgan, D. C. Morgan, Alex. L., died Miller, William A. McWilliams, John W. Me Williams, J. L. Merritt, James B., discharged Moore, George W. Morris, Richard M., promoted Lieut. Mitchell, A. M. McWilliams, G. J. McWilliams, J. M. Moore, John Moore, Daniel Moore, James New, Joel New, S. C , killed" New, Jarrett Ozmer, G. S. Pace, Henry, wounded at Jonesboro Parker, R. J., wounded Rut lodge, J. M. Richardson, William L. Spain, William L, died Simpson, Thomas E. Scarborough, William H. Shcppard, John T., died Shepperd, D. C. Smith, W. T., killed Thomas, A. L., killed Thomas, B. T. Thomas, William B., died Thomas, John H. Thornton, Lewis N. Tail on, Martin S. Thomas, George M. Turner, E. F., died Turner, L. H. Twilly, J. W. Tanner, S. T. Vaughn, James H., died Webb, Thomas C., killed Webb, William H. Waldrop, Robert W. White, Nicholas Warren, John H. Warren, Jesse J. The casualties, changes, etc., in this company iucomplete. 15 COMPANY E. When first organized, Company E was composed of the following named officers and men : Captain T. J. Mercer. 1st Lieut. Joseph Heard. 2d Lieut. J. D. Walker. 3d Lieut. L. Osborne. Surgeon, Dr. MiddlebrookSs 1st Sergt. W. H. H. Noleu, 2d Sergt, W. T. Gilpin. 3d Sergt. W. E. Tucker, 4th Sergt. D. J. Brewer. 5th Sergt. J. F. Dick. 1st Corpl, Penn Middlebrooks. 2d Corpl. T. A. Boyd. 3d Corpl. T. D. Goodson. 4th Corpl. Henry Harris. Almond, T. S. Almond, John Aycock, J. M, Bennett, R. C. Biggers, John Biggers, James Boggus, H. J. Boyd, William Brewer, Elisha Bryant, Joel Dick, Levi Cook, J. T. Childers, Samuel Childers, Jack Cowen, Harvey Cowen, John Cowen, Calvin Cowen, Cornelius Edwards, Henry Edwards, Thomas Elliott, Robert Elliott, James Ewens, Thomas Fincher, M. J. Fincher, John Green, W. F. Harris, Thomas Hewell, Hope Hinton, J. L. Huff, S. K. Ingram, John Jones, B. F. Jones, W. C. Kitchens, Dude Kitchens, Peter King, J. A. King, J. B. King, S. A. Leach, J. W. Lowery, Joseph Lowery, William Mercer, William Mercer, J. M. McCullough, Perry Nolen, Newton Nolen, Steve Pope, John Pope, William Pope, James Parker, J. M. 16 Polk, C. E. Sockwell, Jack 1 Polk, Thomas Taylor, Richard Reagan, Steve Taylor, F. J. Roggers, D. S. Thomas, G. W. Sams, J. R. Thomas, Enne Smith, N. N. Thompson, William Smith, John Wiley, Thomas Smith, William Wilson, William Smith, Tire Wilkerson, Thomas Stone, C. W. Wilkerson, Terry ENLISTED AFTERWARDS: Brewer, W. N. Lee, A. J. Bryant, James Nolen, J. M. Boyd, J. T. Pickett. S. P. Boggus, R. W. Tucker, J. L. Green, John KILLED, WOUNDED AND PROMOTIONS: Almond, John, WHS elected 3d Corpl. to Lee, A. J., was elected to fill the vacancy fill vacancy, died short time after caused by the death of Almond. He Boggus, H. J.,was appointed 1st Sergeant had started home on furlough to get after Sams death and served end of war married and was wounded at Orange- Brewer, Elisha, died at Camp McDonald ourg, S. C., from which he died. Biggers, John, died at Camp McDonald Mercer, J. W., was elected 3d Lieut, to Boyd, William, killed at Resaca till the vacancy caused by the resigna- Bryant, Joel, killed at Vicksburg, Miss. tion of L. Osborne, and served in that Childers, Sam, died in hospital capacity during the war. Childers. Jack, died in hospital Middlebrooks.Penn, died Camp McDonald Cowen, Harvey, John and Cornelius, all Mercer, William, killed at Resaca died, but do not remember when Nolen, Steve, died in hospital Dick, Levi, died in hospital Nolen, W. H., was relieved of 1st Ser- Edwards, Henry, died in hospital geant s place on account of ill health Edwards, Thomas, killed at Resaca Pope, John, wounded in leg at Benton- Elliot, James, killed at Bentonville, N. C. ville, from which he died Elliot, Robert, exchanged for Sam McNair Pope, James, died in hospital Ewens, Thomas, died in hospital Polk, C. E., lost one leg at Bentonville Green, W. F., died or killed Polk, Thos., lost one leg at Pine Mountain Gilpin, W. T., was detailed to work in Smith, M. M., shot for desertion at Rocky Government shops at Maoon Face Mountain Goodson, T. D., died at Bean s Station Smith. John, died in hospital Harris, Thomas, died at Camp McDonald Sams, J. R., was elected 1st Sergeant and Hewel, Hape, died in hospital served until killed at Resaca Huff, 13. K., killed at Resaca Stone, C. W., killed at Smithfield, N. C. Ingram, John, died at Vicksburg, Miss. Sockwell, Jack, died in hospital Kitchens, Peter, died in hospital Taylor, Richard, died or killed King, J. A., disabled in one leg Taylor, J. J.. died in hospital 17 Thomas, G. W., disabled at Vicksburg Thomas, E., died in hospital Thompson, William, died in hospital Wiley, Thomas, died at Vicksburg Wilkerson, William, died in hospital Walker, J. D., 2d Corpl., died at Camp McDonald I think T. D. Goodson was our first Color Bearer; at his death Ingram took them and carried them until we surrendered at Vicksburg ; and after we were exchanged S. K. Huff carried them until killed at Resaca; T. A. Boyd carried them to Atlanta. They were then turned over to W. F. Edwards, the last Color Bearer. This list is not exactly correct, as I have gotten it up without any assistance and entirely from memory. You will see that there are a good many reported died at the hospital, the reason of that is they were sent off and we never heard from them. H. J. BOGGUS. COMPANY F. Captain J. M. Summers. 1st Lieut. Newt Hicks, died at Bean s Station. Tenre 3d Lieut. Reuben Cook, resigned, 3d Lieut. Elias Woolley, resigned. 1st Lieut, N, M, Pitts, died. 1st Lieut. T. A. Sta r r, wounded. 3d Lieut, J. J. Stephenson, wounded. 3d Lieut. L. F. Stephenson. Color Sergeant W. F. Edwards. 1st Sergt. P. H, Stallings. 3d Sergt. J. T. Stewart, wounded, 3d Sergt. J. T, Ogletree. 4th Sergt, C. A. Bailey. 5th Sergt. W. B. Christian, wounded, 5th Sergt. G, L, Hamilton. 1st Corpl. Manson Veal, died, 2d Corpl. James Daniel. 3d Corpl. Mark McDonald, 4th Corpl. W. M. Bowden. 5th Corpl, R. A. Aaron, wounded. Anderson, S., wounded Brantley, Warren, died Almand, Henry, wounded Bailey, Jesse Argo, F. M. Beard, John Argo, Ed. Bird, J. W,, died Athy, Thomas, wounded Brightwell, Ben Athy, Elisha, wounded Brantley, John Black, T. S., wounded Clealand, Drake Black, Henry, died Crowell, John Brightwell, Bennet Chandler, F. M. Branshaw, William Chandler, George Brown, E. N,, wounded Christian, Reuben, died Brown, Pomp Christian, Elijah, died Berry, A. J., died from wounds Cason, John Berry, William Dobbs, E. W. R., wounded Berry, J. D. Dobbs, Nathan Berry, James Dickson, Eugene Brewer, James Doolittle, Dock, died Berry, Frank, wounded Denard, Floyd Branham, E. V, Day, Frank, died Bellah, Bertram, died Day, T. J. Baker, T. J. Day, John Butler, Reece Daniel, J. R. 19 Dameron, .1. R. Dial, D. R. Downs, John S., wounded Ellis, Elisha, wounded Ellis, John Freeman. William Green, William J., wounded Griffin, J. H., promoted to Captain Graham, J. B. Graham. John, killed Guuter, Dr. I. L., promoted to hospital surgeon Gunn, Winston Hardin, T. A. Hardin, Sam H., died from wounds Hardin, Robert, died from wounds Hays, G. F. Hays, J. W. Hays, H. Z. Hick, T. M. Hicks, Warren Hilly, R. S., wounded Hudson, Henry, died Harper, A. P., wounded Harper, U. M. Hollingsworth, James Harper, John Hammock, Alexander, died Hanby, Jerry, died Hammock, Mauson, died James, William, killed Jones, John King, G. M. D. King, John, wounded Knight, Frank Knight, William, died Knighton, Lunsford, R. M. J., wounded Lunsford, W. J., wounded Lane, Ben Lane, Phillip, killed Lead, B. A., died Livingston, L. F., promoted to Commis sary Department Lard, F. M., died Murdock, John Marks, Calvin, died Marks, Joel McCord, J. B., wounded McCullars, Ferdinand Moon, Melton, Ephraim A,, died Morgan, Silas Mitchell, Henry McDonald, Oscar McDonald Jeff Moore, J. W. Odom, J. W. Odom, Green, died Puckett, P. L., wounded Puckett, William Plunket, Minor Plunket, Charles Plunket, William Plunket, Read Pritchet, Isham Pritchett, J. B., wounded Parker, J. A. Phillips, R. F., wounded Persall, John Persall, William Queen, J. B. Rosser, E. B., promoted to Sergeant Maj. Reagan, Joseph Reagan, William Smith, J. H. Stephenson, J. W. Swords, J. W. Shaw, Sidney Shaw, Seborn Shaw, George St. Johns, James, killed Smith, M. D., wounded Tindall, W. B. Townsend, M. G. Townsend, Grice Trimble, George, died Taylor, Hamilton Terrell, Frank Turner, Elisha Turner, William Veal, Minton Whitehead, F. M. Wilson, Henry Wilson, F. M., wounded Wilson, W. M. Watson, James Watson, William Watson, John Wallace, Augustus, died Wallace, Jasper Woolley, Isaiah, died Woolley, Vardeman, died Wells, I. V. 20 COMPANY G. Was organized under the name of the Walton Blues, at Monroe, Ga., March 4, 1866, as follows : Captain Enoch E. McCollum, died at Beau s Station July 12, 1862 1st Lieut. N. B. Michael, wounded at Nashville, 1864 2d Lieut. Wm. D. Malcolm, promoted to Captain, 1862 3d Lieut. John F. Crawford, discharged Feb. 1863 Captain Thomas W. Davis, died at Vicksburg, 1863 1st Sergt. Eli May field, died 1864 2d Sergt, C. W. Terrell, wounded in arm, 1865 3d Sergt. J. C. Wetherford. 4th Sergt. Joseph Hughes. 5th Sergt. John W. Edwards. 1st Corpl. George McDonald, died 1863 2d Corpl. Smith Mayrleld, wounded at Resaca 1864, died 3d Corpl. James H. Smith. 4th Corpl. S. A. Edwards, wounded in neck 1864 Adams, Benjamin, wounded in arm, 64 Adams, K. S., wounded in foot, 1864 Adams, James, died at Vicksburg, 1863 A kins, J. B., died in 1862 Austin, J. E. Austin, Middleton, died in 1865 Austin, J. B., died in 1864 Askew, Henry, died in 1862 Austin, James Austin. J. O., died in 1862 Austin, William, died in 1862 Baxter, C. N. Baxter, J. B , killed at Bentonville, 1865 Burton. E. M., died Burton, Clark, died of small pox 1863 Bullock, Thos., died at Vicksburg 1863 Bullock, John, dead Bowmnn, J. R.,. dead Bowman, J. L. Brown, Wm., died at Knoxville Oct. 62 Brown, J. M. Braswell, Lewis Boss, James, dead Brantley, J. M. Bell, A. H., died of measles, 1862 Blair, Cleave, died at Vicksburg, 1863 Burns, Jackson, died Bone, VV. P., wounded at Resaca 1864 and since died Butler, J. P., dead Chandler, D. W., dead Coker, R. J. Cooper, A. J. Cooper, J. Z., promoted to 5th Sergt. 65 Croft, W. A., died 1864 Crow, Isabel, died 1862 -Clack, G. J. Clack, James, wounded at Resaca 1864 Clack, Richard, died 1863 Davis, James Davis, James C. Davis, John Davis, W. G., died at Vicksburg 1863 Evans, Henry Edgar, Henry Edgar, Hiram, died 1862 Edgar, John Edgar, Elisha Edgar, Matthew, dead Edgar, Absalom, died in 1863 Edwards, W. W. Forrester, Samuel Forrester, J C., de:d Fuller, J. G., wounded at Vicksburg 63 Gu nter, J. J. Guntcr, W. H., wounded at Resaca 1864 (Earner, William, died 1862 Greeson, John Green, H. H., wounded at Resaca 1864 Hamilton, William, died 1862 Harper, John Morris, Dillmas, died in 1862 McDonald, George, died in 1863 Norrell. J. W., wounded in thigh 1864 Norrell, Ho well, died in 1863 Odom, John W., wounded in arm 1864 Odom, James Odom, Elijah Oats, James, died in 1862 Peeler, W. C. Peeler, J. B., dead Patrick, R., died in 1863 Patrick, C. C. Harralson, J. C., wounded in arm 1865 Harralson, James, died of wounds received Patrick, Luke, died in 1862 at Resaca 1864 Rutledge, Dock, died in 1863 Harrison, N. P. Ridgeway, William, dead Hendrix, N. 8., wounded in arm at Vicks- Reeves, Jasper, killed at Vicksburg 1863 burg 1863 and died Shepherd, H. T. Hendricks, Gideon Shepherd, Virgil, died at Vicksburg 1863 Haney, Posey, died 1862 Smith, Jesse, died 1862 Hanie, Jesse Sharpton, James, dead Hughes, Rufus, died 1863 Sharpton, William, dead Hale, William, died 1862 Still. Sampson, died 1863 Ivie, George, dead Smith, C. H., wounded at Vicksburg 63 Johnston, J. A., died 1862 Smith, W. J., wounded at Resaca 1864 Johnston, W. L., promoted to O. S. 1863 Sturdevant, George Killgore, David Killgore, Marion, died in 1862 Killgore, William, dead Killgore, Thomas, died in 1862 Lake, Elisha, died 1866 Landress, B. F. Landress, Eli Landress, Matthew, wounded in head 65 Moore, B. F. Me A dams, H. J. McDaniel, Jackson McDaniel, Irvin, dead Michael, W. D., dead Michael, John, dead Stinchcourt, Virgil, died 1862 Stone, Virgil, died 1862 Tuck, James, died in .864 Terrell, W. H., wounded at Kennesaw 64 Tucker, John, died in 1862 Tuck, Benjamin, died in 1862 Thurman, F. J. Thurman, Thos., killed atj Vicksburg 63 Thompson, A. G. Thompson, T. C., wounded in 1864 Thompson, D. H. C. Thompson, Hilliard, died 1863 Thomas, George, died 1862 Vickers, S. W. Mayfield, William, killed at Vicksburg 63 Wilson, B. A., killed at Bentonville Mayfield, James, died in 1864 Wiggins, W. T., wounded in arm 1864 McCord, David, killed at Vicksburg 1863 Wetherford, William Mangham, F. M. McCree, James, died at Vicksburg 1868 McGaughy, J. F. McGaughy, N. M. McCord, J. M., died in 1862 Miller, Robert Wetherford, F. M., dead Warren, J. L. Warren, Cawan Whitehead, W. S., died 1863 Whitehead, J. W. S. Williams, Temple . 22 COMPANY H. Captain J. T. Mitchell, resigned May 1862 1st Lieut. W. 8. R. Hardman, died since the war, 1887 3d Lieut. Wm. Akridge, died since the war, 1888 3d Lieut. J. M. Gresham, was in many battles and was wounded, captured at Nashville, Tenn 1st Sergt. J. W. Huff, died at Camp Chase, captured at Nashville 2d Sergt. W. J. Williams. 3d Sergt. E. B. Gresham. died since the war, 1876 4th Sergt E. D. Queen, died since the war 1st Corpl. W. F. Smith. 2d Corpl. Wm. Marstin, died since the war 3d Corpl W. L. Eason, died since the war 4th Corpl. Wm. Lloyd, died during the war Armistead, T. M., wounded at Resaca Clegg, Joseph, died during war Armistead, Z J., killed on railroad since Clegg, J. R. H. Armistead, J. M. Clegg, Joe, died during war Adcock, Seaborn, died since the war 88 Clegg, William, died during war Aycock, Robert Clegg, H.. died during war Austin, John W., died during war Cawley, Geo.. killed on picket Atlanta Andrews, J. E. Calahan, J. J. Awtry, Tobe, killed Calahan, B. F., died at Knoxville 1862 Allen, E. T. Cotton, A. M. Argo,W. M., wounded at Mission y Ridge Carter, Charles, died during war Blassingame, Wm., died during the war Colston, George, died during war in Mississippi Coleman, Henry, died during war Blassingame, J. F. Daws, J. J., wounded at New Hope Blassingame, B. F. Day, John N., died during war Blassingame, James F., died during war Durden, Wilson Bonner, Thos.,died of wounds atVicksb g Durden, William, died during war Broach, H. H. Darby, , died during war Brooks, Wm., died at Vicksburg Eason, George W., killed since war Blankinship, James Eason, J S. Baccus, Wm., died during war Kuoxville Eason, J. M. Baker, Nick, died during war Knoxville Edmonds, T. S., wounded at Nashville Bird, Robert Edmondson, Edmond, died since war Bullock, A. G., died during war Everett, William Buse, James, died during war Griffeth, J. D. Cox, Alex. M. Griffeth, C. H. Cox, John J., wounded Missionary Ridge Green, J. H. Cox, C. A., captured near Atlanta Green. Amos Chick, O. H. P. Green, H. H. Clegg, T. M., wounded near New Hope Garrett, Elisha, died at Vicksburg 1863 23 Gallaway, N. L. Grier, John H. Grier, C. T. Huff, J. M. Haynie, J. M. Haynie, U, P., died during war Herndon, Jno., killed at Cumberland Gap Herndoii, George Herndon, Eg ert, died during war Herndon, Elisha, sr., killed at Knoxville Hogan, D. H., died during war Herring, J. D., died during war Hustin, Y. A. Hustin, F. M. Hardman, E. E. Hardman, James H,, died during war Harris, James W., died during war Head, Azariah, wounded near New Hope Johnson, John W. Johnson, J, M. Johnson, James, died Camp Chase 1865 Jackson, E. M. Jackson, William Jackson, John, died during war Johnson, S. A. Knight, L. T., killed near Kennesaw Mt Knight, G. A. Lemons, John W. Lyon, George W. Lyon, W. M. Livingston, James, died during war Livingston, , died during war Mitchell, J. M., elected Captain June 62, wounded at Rocky Face Mitchell, A. C., wounded at Resaca McAfee, J. M., wounded at Resaca, died since the war Mayo, W. T. Malcolm, David H., killed near NewHope McDowell, J. D. McDowell, Jerome, died Vicksburg 1863 Myers, J. M., Chaplain of regiment McGaughey, Rub. McGaughey, John Marstin, E. S., died during war Mai com, James McAlister, , died during war Mclntosh, David Osburn, E. B. Owens, U, J,, died during war Owens, O. F., wounded at Jonesboro O Kelly, John P. Patterson, W, H., died at Knoxville 1862 Paunel, T. M., died since the war Phillips, N. P. Queen, C. C. Simmons, Martin Stephens, John A., died Vicksburg 1863 Stephens, Jefferson, died during war Simmons, W. H. Simmons, John N. Stark, John W., wonnded at Resaca Sorrells, W. H., captured near Atlanta and died in prison Sorrells, Clark, died during war Smith, T. M. (baby), called baby from his size, living yet Sorrells, R. T., died during war Thomas, John W., died during war of wounds Towler, J. J., wounded at Resaca Towler, D. A. Towler, A. J. Thompson, David Thompson, N. R. Tucker, James Tucker, Clay Turn bull, Wm., killed near Atlanta Williams, J. F.,3d Lieut, killed at Rocky Face Williams, W. H. Williams, Sam, killed at Chickasaw Bayou Williams, D. H., wounded near Atlanta, July 22, 1864 Williams, A. J. Williams, Thomas C., died during war Wilson, James M. Whitley, William Whitley, George W., died during war BATTLES ENGAGED IN AND CASUALTIES DURING THE WAR. First, battle Cumberland Gap, no loss. Second, buttle near Tazewell, East Ten- 24 nessee. Afterwards went with Gen. Bragg through Kentucky, and came out with old Buell behind. December 1862 Sam Williams killed at Chickasaw Bayou. June 1863 Tom Bonner and John Thomas wounded at Vicksburg and died. November 28, 1863 Lt. Cox wounded at Missionary Ridge and disabled for war ; also W. M. Argo, wounded at Missionary Ridge slightly. February 1864 Lieutenant J. F, Williams killed at Rocky Face Ridge, and Capt. Mitchell wounded. May 10, 1864 John Johnson wounded near Dalton. May 15, 1864 T. M. Armislead, James McAfee, James Fow ler, A. C. Mitchell and J. J. Stark, wounded at Resaca May 25, 1864 David Mal colm killed near New Hope Church; J J. Daws, Azariah Head, Amos Green and T. M. C legg wounded. June 18, 1864 Louis Knight killed near Kennesaw Mountain. July 12, 1864 George Cawley and Wm. Turnbull killed after crossing Ohattahooche near Atlanta. July 20. 1864 J. S. Eason wounded on Peachtree Creek; D. H. Wil liams wounded near Rolling Mill July 22. T. S Edmonds wounded at Nashville 16th December 1864 ; A. C. Mitchell, J W. Stark and E M. Jackson wounded at Kinston, N. C. ; J. S. Eason and B F. Blassingame wounded at Bentonville, N. C., last en gagement. August 7, 1864 Our pickets driven from their pits and occupied by the enemy s; companies H, I and K reinforce and recapture picket line, but soon were compelled to leave it. before a regular line of the enemy. C. A. Cox and W. H. Sorrel Is, Co. H. captured with Capt. Hill and others of Co. I. August 19, 1864 Al most the whole of Co H, while on picket about dark, was shocked by lightning, and several members were disabled and sent to hospital for a considerable time. September 18, 1864 Army left Love joy for a trip into Tennessee. October 30, 1864 Division at Florence, Ala ; small force of enemy left on our arrival. November 1st Lt. J. M. Gresham, with rive members of Co H, viz : Sergt J. W. Huff, A. C. Mitchell, G. W. Eason, B T. Blassingame and G. A. Knight, while on scouting expedition came upon and routed a company of Yankee cavalry after a sharp engagement, capturing for our spoils a middling of meat, which was highly prized. November 20, 1864 Resumed the march through Tennessee. November 26-27 Occupied Columbia City after driving enemy from town. November 30 Fight at Franklin, Tenn ; Hood de feats enemy with heavy loss to Confederates. December 15 Fight at Nashville be gan. December 16 Engagement general; Confederates overpowered and driven from position late in the evening. 25 COMPANY I. Captain, John H. Barrett, resigned 1862. 1st Lieut. Francis C. House. 2d Lieut Elijah M Donehoe. 3d Lieut. Osborn J. Register, jr. 1st Sergt. Harvey W. Bastian. 2d Sergt. Lewis J. Wood. 3d Sergt Wiley F. Baker. 4th Sergt Benj F. Grubbs. 5th Sergt James D. Robinson, promoted to 3d Lieut. 1st Corpl Wm. A. Winters. 3d Corpl. Wm F. Barrett. 3d Corpl. Wm. S. Baker. 4th Corpl. James T. Smith. Musicians, H. C. House and T. C. Gilstraps. Atkinson, John Gillstrap, Francis O. Bryant, Clark H. Grubbs, Wilson L. Blackburn, James L, Glynch, James Bates, William L. Grubbs, William W. Blalock, Joseph B, Hansell, Augustus L. Bell, Wiley F. Hollbrook, James P. Berry, James Y. Harwell, Boone, James Hornsby, John W. Bryant, W. G Hornsby, John P. Clinton, George P. House, Henry C. Clinton, David P. Hawes, William M. Cook, Austin Holbrook, Andrew J. Camp, George W. Holbrook, Thomas J. Carter, Wilson C. Holbrook, Wilson L. Carter, Jacob Hindman, James Y. Caldwell, Lee A. Herndou, Benjamin I. Christian, Elam Hall, Tudor T. Clinton, D. P. Hancock, George M. Davenport, Henry T. Herron, E. R. Daniel, William R. Jett, John B. Drake, George W. Johns, June Donahoo, Marion C. Jackson, John B. Embry, Silas Lee, Nathan Elliott, George W. Lee, Elijah F. Faulker, David B. Lee, Thomas M. Faulkner, Richard K. Lee, William J. Farr, John W. Lee, J. H. Gordon, John B. Lee, H. J. 26 Lyons, George Linam, John P. Melton, Joseph Melton, James Mauldin, William A. McWilliams, William McDonald, Henry J. McDonald, Walter C. McDaniel, James Neal, Benjamin G. Owen, Calvin Peacock, Thomas J. Peacock, Lewis 8. Prophitt, Preston R Payne, William L. Pratt, Henry B. Queen, Joel Queen, Francis M. Roach, Wiley H. M. Roy, William M. Roy, James P. Rantiu, John D. Rantin, William M. Ramsey, James E, Roy, Churchill C. Sims, Henry 8. Spear, John A. J. Smith, John T. Sew ell, James C. Sewell, William N. Shurling, James T. Stringer, William M. Smith, F. O. Smith, N. B. Sewell, Pinkney, A. Stubbs, John S. r 2d Lt ., 1st Lt. & Adjt. Traber, Lewis Tan-ant, Wm. W. Tuck, Bley T. Tiller, John Underwood, Thomas Waits, Thomas R. Waits, Daniel D. M. Wallace, John G. Woolf, Michael Willis, J. D. Winters, W. A. Warnock, Edw. A. Wilson, John 8., Surgeon Wilson, W. L ., 3d Lt. then 1st Lt, Captain Thomas A. Hill was made the captain of the company on Dec. 18, 1862, was wounded at Resaca, Ga , on the 16th of May, 1864; was captured in front of Atlanta, August 7, 18M, and was confined as a prisoner of war on Johnson s Island until June 16, 1865. J. D. Robinson, John 8. Stubbs, and W. L. Wilson, were at one time 3d Lieutenants of the company, and the last two named were promoted to 1st Lieutenants. The historian regrets that notwithstanding repeated efforts he could not obtain from the surviving officers of the company the changes and casualties therein ; but having commanded the next company of the regiment, he can testify that it was composed of true and brave Southern men, who did their duty until our flag went down. 27 COMPANY K. CALHOUN GUARDS. ORGANIZED IN ATLANTA, GA. Captain William L. Calhoun, wounded at Resaca May 16, 1864. 1st Lieut. Thomas W. Davis, commissioned Captain Co. G, March 20, 1863, died at Vicksburg. 2d Lieut. James H. Brown, 1st Lieut. Oct II, 1863, mortally wounded at Resaca and med in Atlanta. 3d Lieut. Benjamin F. Walker. 1st Sergt. B W. Adams, promoted to Captain and A Q M. of regiment. 1st Sergt. Henry Y. Snow, 2d Lieut January 1864, wounded at Bentonville and Kinston. 3d Sergt. William T. Farrar, promoted to 1st Sergt., captured at Bentonville. 4th Sergt. Asa M. \Villis, promoted to 3d Sergt., captured at Jonesboro. 5th Sergt. Jiles R. Chapman, promo ed to 4th Sergt , wounded at Atlanta July 22. 1st Corpl. Frederick T. Stier, promoted to 5th Sergt. 2d Corpl. Henry A. Harris, promoted to 1st Corpl., wounded Calhoun on picket. 3d Corpl. Green T. Watkins, promoted to 2d Corpl , wounded at Nashville, and captured at Bentonville. 4th Corpl. Vincent Davis, promoted to 3d Corpl., wounded at Atlanta, July 22. Agnew, Thomas Dennard, J F, wounded at Jonesboro Butt, Timothy M, dead Davis, J I, died bept II, 1862, near Cumber- Boss, P W, died November 27, 1862 land Gap Bruce, Jasper N, dead Frederick, William J, wounded at Pumpkin Bailey, John, captured at Kolb s Farm Vine Creek Boss, Henry T, died September 22, 1862 Frederick, Jesse J, teamster, dead Baggett, William J, wounded at Nashville Farris, William I, dead Boss, Andrew J, died at Conyers July 25/63 Garrison, David, killed in picket post Vicks- Clayton, C C, wounded at Resaca burg, June 24, 1863 Cockrell, William C, drummer, captured at Garrison, William J, wounded at Baker s Ck Jonesboro Green, Andrew, dead Collier, James A, wounded at Rocky Face Graham, J S Crumly, William S Garrison, James D, killed at Nashville Chupp.Edward T, wounded at Nashville and Gossett, J H at Bentonville Gault, L C, probably killed near Atlanta Casey, Frederick H, died 1864 Humphrey, John Calhoun, James T, injured by shell at Nash- Humphrey, Richard, dead, wounded Resaca ville and made 2d Sergt Hump^.rey, William, dead Durham, William M, promoted to Adjutant Hardy, Berry, dead Doby, M J, captured near East Pt, Aug 6, 64 Howell, Jefferson J, wounded at Vicksburg 28 Hilton, J~hn H Ratteree, Leonard A, died June 29, 1863, at Henderson, Thomas B, dead, wounded at Lauderdale Springs, Miss Kennesaw on picket Ratteree, Alexander J K P, wounded at Hall, William Nashville Hall, John, wounded in Mississippi and died Robinson, Joseph E, wounded in shoulder Hollingsworth, J N, died Nov 13, 1862 Roberts, Cornelius I, wounded at RockyFace Hollingsworth, Tames F Smith, John H Howell, E R, wounded near Atlanta and at Smith, Absalom F Bentonville Sullivan, James G, wounded and captured at Hornsby, John W, captured at Jonesboro and Big Black kept in nrison until after war Sullivan, Josiah E, died Aug 8, 1863 Hendricks, C A, died April 4. 1864 Sullivan, Pleasant A, captured at Mission R Harris, Benjamin, captured at Jonesboro Shaw, Wm H, died Jan 9, 186} Hendricks, A, died during war Scarborough. Wm J, wounded at Big Black Johnson, E R Snvth. Pinckney, wounded at Vicksburg and Johnson, David, captured Aug 6, 1864, near died after war East Point on picket Spillman, Joshua James, Samuel, killed at Resaca Smith, Joseph W, died Nov 25, 1862 Kelly, L A, captured Aug 6,1864, near East Simms, Kelly Poinr, on picket Smith, J K, died Nov 27, 1862 Lunsford, Zenis S Shaw, James P McWaters, Willinm T, died April 1862 Shelton, James, died Nov 7, 1862 Maddox, Joseph W Terry, Moses G, promoted to 4th Corporal, Moore, J G wounded at Nashville Medlock, W P, wounded at Nashville Turner, Elijah L Maxwell, Lucius Turner, William J, killed at Nashville Nichols, Joel, discharged Veal, Edward W, died at Roy Hospital, At- O Dillon, Thomas, died Oct 1862 in Ky lanta, Feb 21, 1863 O Shields, Scott Williams. Joseph A Osborn, W N, died January 13, 1863 Weaver, Jesse M, died Nov 19, 1863 Puckett, George W Waldrop, A J Palmer, James F, captured at Nashville Waters, , died at Camp McDonald Powell, G W Wright, Wm J, discharged May 22, 1863, Peavy, James,wounded at New Hope Church and died Ratteree, John, wounded Aug 6, 1864 Yarbrough, Silas J, captured at Jonesboro This Company was engaged in all the battles in which the Regiment participated, and was also constantly selected as skirmishers. Were at all times under good discipline. In 1862 Capt Calhoun was detached, and for eight months commanded the military post and prison at Madison, Ga. 29 SIEGE OF VICKSBURG. HISTORICAL ADDRESS DELIVERED BY JUDGE W. L. CALHOUN, BEKORE THE CONFEDERATE VETERANS ASSOCIATION. Gentlemen of the Confederate Veterans Association of Fulton County : I have chosen as the subject of my paper .this evening the "Siege of Vicksburg." I hesitated somewhat between that and the "Battle of Resaca," in which I had per sonally suffered more than in any other. But remembering that Col. L. P. Thomas had already favored the Association with an able and interesting paper, descriptive of that short and bloody contest, I selected the former, doubtless influenced to some ex tent by the fact that, from the latter part of 1862 to the middle of July of the suc ceeding year, I participated in the most important engagements of the army at Vicks burg, except the battle of Chickasaw Bayou Distrustful of my ability to creditably perform this work, and craving your in dulgence for personal allusions which seem almost allowable in this body of old soldiers and claiming very little for myself, as I was only a captain of infantry, necessarily circumscribed in my actions, and a very young man, I proceed : As is well known to you, topographically considered, Vicksburg is situated on the east bank of the Mississippi river, and is irregularly built on a range of hills rising successively from the river front; is picturesque, and naturally a strong position. The river is about one mile wide and makes a bend, forming a considerable peninsula just opposite the city. It was well fortified, there being on the river front a number of heavy siege guns, known as "water batteries," in command of Col. Edward Higgins, consisting of eight six-inch columbiads; one nine-inch Dahlgren; one eight-inch col- lumbiad; one 7.44 Blakely gun; one 7 inch Brooks; one 6.4 inch Brooks; three smooth bore 42-pounders; twenty-eight smooth bore 32-pounders; eight banded and unhanded 32 pounder rifles; one 18 pounder rifle; one 20-pounder Parrott; one Whitworth; one 10-inch mortar; one 8-inch howitzer in all, 31 pieces of heavy artillery, besides 13 pieces of light artillery. Also a continuous line of intrenchments with embrasures for artillery, entirely around the city, with heavy abattis in front wherever it could be constructed, and well-established picket posts on the hills outside of the main line. I thus found it when I arrived there just before day on the 31st of December, 1862. Pardon me for saying, that on this occasion, I took my first and last drink of Louisi ana rum. I had never seen the father of waters before, but had seen the Atlantic ocean, and under the inspiration of the extract of the sugar cane, I certainly thought the river was as large as the ocean, if not more so. The object of Gen. Grant, who was in command of the United States forces, was the opening of the Mississippi river, and the plan was, in conjunction with the army of Gen Banks, to drive our forces in the interior as far south as possible and destroy 30 our railroad communication; then to fall back to Memphis, and embark his available forces in transports, and with the assistance of the fleet of Admiral Porter reduce Vicksburg. The right wing of their army was under command of Major General Sherman, who was instructed to move against Vicksburg. On the 28th and 29th of December he made two attacks on the north line of our works at Chickasaw Bayou, and was so badly defeated that he beat a hasty retreat up the Arkansas river, not having time or opportunity for his usual display of tire works. His loss was heavy, ours light. There are present to-night men who participated in that battle. It was so decisive that all further attempts on that line were abandoned. From then up to April 4th, numerous attempts were made to reach the right flank of Vicksburg by forcing a passage through the Yazoo river, and a force under command of General Stephen D- Lee was kept constantly employed in resisting these efforts. These continued attempts \v r ere at last entirely abandoned, and the enemy reembarked his troops and rapidly retreated. The next move was the opening of a canal across the peninsula below, and mainly out of range of our water batteries, so that the enemies transports might, pass through, avoiding our batteries, and convey troops and supplies to the new base of operations below Vicksburg. A heavy Brooks rifle gun in our lower water battery somewhat interfered with this operation, and it was finally abandoned. Then followed some of the most exciting scenes of the campaign the enemy s boats which were above Vicksburg, running the gauntlet of our batteries the object being the same as the digging of the canal ; to get their boats below for the transport of troops, supplies, etc., for a new movement on the soulh and rear of the city. The command to which I belonged the 42d Georgia was first stationed north of the city, afterwards below in the swamps, where from exposure, malaria, and bad and insufficient food, the men became almost walking skeletons. An attack on the river front being anticipated, we were moved into the city and placed as a support for the lower water batteries. As rations ham and flour superseded blue beef and sour corn bread, much to the satisfaction of our stomachs and improvement of our health. Thus situated we had a tine view of the scenes on the river. On the night of the 1st of February, the ram Queen of the West, ran the batte ries, and although under a heavy fire having been hit twelve times was successful in getting below, running into the steamer City of Vicksburg as she passed, damaging it to some extent. Lieut. Walker, of my company, was placed on the boat to protect it, and was subsequently dubbed by the boys "Commodore Walker." On the morning of March 25th, the rams Switzerland and Lancaster attempted to pass the batteries A terrific tire was opened upon them, resulting in the sinking of the Lancaster with nearly all on board, and the cutting of the center boiler of the Switzerland with a 10 inch shell, causing a tremendous explosion. The exciting scene was witnessed by the troops, and shouts of exultation rent the morning air. On the night of April 16th, six iron-clad turtles, viz : Benton, Mound City, Car- ondelet, Louisville, Pittsburg and DeKalb, besides the LaFayette, iron-clad, Forest Queen and Silver Wave, started past the batteries, Admiral Porter in command. As soon as discovered which was rather difficult, the lights being out our batteries opened, and by previous order several large buildings on the peninsula were burned, which lit up the river and exposed the boats to view. A constant and terrific fire was kept up upon them, commencing at the upper batteries and continuing for three miles 31 along the river front, making the very earth tremble. It was a scene that I, and those who witnessed it, will never forget. One gunboat was sunk, one burned, three badly damaged. On the 22d six more passed the batteries considerably damaged, and one of them^ the Tigress, received a shot below the water line and was sunk. We had a system of signals consisting <>f the tiring of picket guns from above the upper batteries down to the lower batteries to give notice of the approach of the vessels, at which the infantry supporting them was required to take position in line and in their rear. The gunboats sometimes opened upon us, but being dark, generally missed their mark. Having thus succeeded in getting their boats below, nothing was left but to arrange to transport their immense army across the river and assault Vicks- burg on the south and rear the army in the meantime having moved from Millikens Bend and concentrated at New Carthage, a point below Vicksburg on the Mississippi river. Gen. Pemberton foreseeing the possibility of the happening of the events just staled, had deemed it necessary to occupy Grand Gulf, near the mouth of the Big Black, and assigned Brigadier Gen. John S. Bowen, with the Missouri brigade, to that point, and also to guard the approaches by the Bayou Pierre. At this time General Pemberton complained very much of the want of cavalry, having one small command, under Col. Wirt Adams, which was entirely inadequate for gaining information necessary for a proper disposition of troops, etc. A heavy movement to the southeast on the Louisiana shore being confirmed, Brig. General Bowen was reinforced by Green s Missouri brigade, the 6th Mississippi, 1st Confederate battalion, and a battery of artillery. General Stevenson was ordered to place 5,000 men in easy support of Warrenton. On the 29th of April a naval attack was made on Grand Gulf and repulsed. On the 30th of April the enemy commenced landing on the east bank of the Mississippi at Bruinsburg. On May 1st General McCJernand, with 20,000 men, attacked General Boweu s small force, not exceeding 5,000, at Port Gibson, and forced it back across Bayou Pierre to Grand Gulf. Gen. Bowen, who was one of the best officers in the Confederate army, with his gallant command re sisted McClernand s advance with a bravery unparalleled. General E. D. Tracy was killed. Being in the supporting column sent from Vicksburg, I saw his body as it was being carried from the Held. After this repulse the troops were withdrawn to the north bank of the Big Black. It has been said, and it is quite probable, that a good cavalry force could have broken General Grant s communication with the Mississippi river and rendered it hazardous to advance into the interior. The enemy continued reinforcing and advancing on Edward s depot and Big Black bridge toward Vicksburg. At this juncture arose the differences between Gen. Johnston and Gen. Pemberton. General Johnston s plan was, that Pemberton should unite his whole force to beat Grant if he landed on this side of the Mississippi, and not attempt it by detachments, as at Port Gibson and Raymond. Also that he should have co-operated with him and attacked iSherman at Clinton. Gen. Pemberton was unfavorable to giving up Vicksburg, his base, but a major ity of his council of war favored the idea of Gen. Johnston. Generals Loring and Stevenson preferred to attempt to cut off the enemy s supplies from the river. Gen. Pemberton adopted the latter, and accordingly on May 15th, with 17,000 men, moved from Edward s depot (a point on the Southern railroad fourteen miles from Vicksburg, where he had concentrated his army, except Forney and Smith s divisions left to gar rison Vicksburg) toward Dillon. I shall never forget this tiresome march; our divis- 32 ion arriving upon what, in a few hours was the field of a bloody battle, at midnight, very much fatigued. On the morning of the 16th, General Pemberton received another dispatch from General Johnston directing him again to move on Clinton, whereupon he ordered a countermarch for that purpose. Just as this movement commenced our cavalry pick ets were driven in, and it was very soon found necessary to form line of battle and resist a general attack from a very large force of the enemy, and on that day the bat tle of Baker s creek, or Champion Hill, as the Federals called it, was fought. We were surprised. The firing of the artillery awoke me, and in a few moments we were in line of battle. Gen. Loring on the right, Bowen in the center, and Stevenson on the left. We were confronted by the 13th, 15th and 17th irmy corps under Generals McClernand, Sherman and McPherson. The main attack was made on our left Stevenson s division the enemy constantly endeavoring to turn his left by moving fresh troops from the right and causing him to stretch out his line. For some reason Gen. Loring did not become engaged, though ordered to the relief of Stevenson. Afterwards two of his brigades did, and Gen. Tilghman was killed. Two brig ades of Bowen s division, under General Green a-nd Col. Cockerel, were ordered to reinforce Gen Stevenson, which was done, and for a time turned the tide of battle, but the continued movement of fresh troops to the left overwhelmed Stevenson, and about 4 o clock p m a part of his command broke in disorder. He reported that he was righting sixty or seventy thousand men and it was impossible for him to hold his position Gen. Pemberton seeing that his army was so largely outnumbered, then ordered a retreat. The 42d Georgia was detached from Stevenson s division and sent to hold the bridge across Baker s Creek, which w r e did successfully through the entire tight, and afterwards brought up the rear of the retreating army on the Edward s depot road, righting the cavalry until Big Black was crossed at 12 o clock at night. I then realized what the word tired meant Whatever may be said of this battle, the Confederates fought bravely for a long time, and perhaps it might have had a different result if all had been engaged at the same time and not by detachments. Our losses were very heavy, and showed the severity of the fight. Our brigade (Barton s) accord ing to official report, lost 42 per ct. Gen Stephen D Lee had three horses shot under him. Col. Skid Harris, of the 43d Georgia, was killed; also Major Joseph W. Ander son, Gen Stephenson s chief of artillery, and many others killed. Among the officers mentioned in the reports for gallantry are some of our own citizens Gen. Henderson (recently deceased), Major Hulsey and Captain Max Van D. Corput of Corput s bat tery. His horses and many men were killed, and finding it impossible to save his guns they were tired with double canister to the last. To this I can personally testify as I witnessed the destruction of his battery, and some of his horses fell in ten feet of me. The first time I saw Captain Corput was on that bloody day. After a weak resistance at Big Black, on the 17th of May, the army, except Gen. Loring.s division, which j< ined Gen. Johnston, retired to the trenches at Vicksburg, and I shall now briefly record the events of one of the bravest defenses, all things considered, made during the war. The troops were disposed as follows : Stevenson s division on the right next to the river front; Major General Forney s division in the center and on the south ; Major General Smith s division, the Missis sippi state troops and a small detachment from Loring s division, on the left and ex tending to the river front on the north the entire line, about eight miles long. Gen. Bowen s division and Waul s Texas legion constituted the reserve in all about 18,000 men. -33 On May 18th, General Pemberton received a dispatch from Gen. Johnston that, if not too late, to evacuate Vicksburg ; and in his report in commenting on this, Gen. Pemberton exclaims; "The evacuation of Vick burg! It meant the loss of the valuable stores and munitions of war collected for its defense; the fall of Port Hud son, the surrender of the Mississippi river, and the severance of the Confederacy. These were the mighty interests which, had I deemed the evacuation practicable, is the sense in which I interpreted General Johnston s instructions, might well have made me hesitate to execute them." After a council of war he decided to hold ii. The line of defense consisted of detached works (redans, lunettes and redoubts) on the commanding points, and raised field works connected by rifle pits. The enemy moved up promptly and invested the city, and on the afternoon of the 19th charged the left of our centre and was repulsed with heavy loss. From thai on there was constant righting along the entire line, more or less, until the end. Oo the 20th Admiral Porter took position on the peninsula opposite and com. menced the bombardment of the city, which was constantly kept up. On the 21st the gunboats steamed up and joined in the bombardment, which was often repeated. On the 22d the enemy opened a tremendous artillery fire, and at 1 o clock p. m. a heavy force charged the lines of General Lee. They were allowed to approacli very close when every gun was opened upon them, the men rising in the trendies ar.d firing in their ranks volley after volley with such deadl} 7 effect that they retreated leaving the ground literally, in some places, covered with dead and wounded. About sixty of them succeeded in making a lodgment in the ditch in front of one or our re doubts, but were captured by the gallant sally of two Texas companies under com maud of Colonel Pettus, of the 20th Alabama, who had volunteered for the purpose. Our works were, of course, very much injured by the constant fire of artillery during the day, but were repaired at night. To some extent we supplied ourselves with cartridges and caps taken from the enemy s dead and wounded in our front. On the 25th instant, at the proposal of Gen. Pemberton, an armistice of two and a half hours was agreed upon, to allow the enemy to bury their dead, which had be come offensive. On the 27th the gunboats engaged our lower batteries, and at the same time the Cincinnati, a turretted ironclad of the largest class, engaged our upper battery at short range, and in 45 minutes was rendered a complete wreck. On the 29th a storm of shot and shell was received upon the city, killing and wounding a large number of soldiers and citizens. In the meantime the enemy was receiving large reinforcements. On the 28th and 29th two couriers arrived from Gen. Johnston, bringing caps, which were much needed, and also a dispateh stating among other things that "Bragg is sending a division; when it comes I will move to you." Pemberton responded, telling him how to move, and requesting notice. It was difficult to keep up communication, and couriers were frequently captured, at one time one with 200,000 caps. Sorties were often made from our works and prisoners captured. We were losing men every day by the constant firing. The ene my kept approaching nearer, and had run his parallels within twenty-five yards of our works, and was also mining at different points, and we were counter-mining. Every precaution was made to check the enemy. On the 30th of May scouts reported that the enemy had withdrawn most of his 34 force from our right. Col. Henderson was ordered to send a small force in front and ascertain the truth of the statement. The writer was selected to command the detachment, and was ordered to draw their fire, if there, and retire. I moved just before day, and was- not long in ascer taining the fact that the} were in force, and with much difficulty again reached the fortifications, followed by the enemy, who were, however, soon repulsed by our artil lery and riflemen in the trenches. June 7th Gen. Pemberton dispatched Gen. Johnston, l am still without informa tion: have sent out couriers almost daily; the same men are constantly in the trenches; but are still in good spirits, expecting your approach; when may I expect you to move and in what direction? Gen. Johnston dispatched that he was too weak to save Yicksburg. It will be remembered that Gen. Johnston was at Jackson organizing a force for the relief of Vicksburg, and various dis) atches of this sort weie sent. On the 17th, Col. Isham W. Garrott, who had most ably commanded Tracy s brigade after his death, was killed. On the 19th, Gen. Pemberton dispatched: "Enemy opened all his batteries on our line this morning. Artillery is reported to have been heard east of Snyder s mills supposed to have been an engagement with your troops." "On the Graveyard road the enemy is within twenty-five feet of our redan, and very close on the Jackson and Baldwin s Ferry road. I hope you will advance with the least possible delay. My men have been thirty-four days and nights in the trenches without relief, and the enemy within conversation distance. We are living on very reduced rations, and are entirely isolated. What aid am I to expect ?" Then on the 21st another suggestion to General Johnston how to move, and on what road he would move, to co-operate with him. On the 25th the enemy exploded his first mine under the parapet of Gen. Forney s works, effecting a breach and attempting a charge, but was promptly repulsed. Col. Erwin, of the 6th Missouri, was killed in leading his men in a charge over the works. On the 1st of July another mine was sprung on the right of the Jackson road, en tirely demolishing the redan, and leaving an immense chasm, and killing a large num ber. Thus it was for forty-seven days and nights, mining and connter-mining, enemy approaching nearer and nearer, and when not assaulting, heavy sharp-shooting all along the line, constant firing from their artillery and mortar fleet, on our works and the city. Sometimes as many as 200 guns, at one time ; of course resulting in partial destruction of the city, heavy loss to us, and an immense loss to the enemy in their assaults. We were constantly cautioned about ammunition, and consequently did not sharpshoot except when absolutely necessary. Sorties were frequently made by our troops and prisoners captured ; and the approaches of the enemy, at the beginning, caused many bloody contests over picket posts. Col. W. E. Curtis, of the 41st Geor gia, afterwards mortally wounded at Rocky Face, with a detachment in a picket fight captured 107 of the enemy Private David Garrison, of my own company, raised near this city, resisted so bravely an attack on his post, killing the officer commanding the assault, and fighting until riddled with bullets, that (it was said) the enemy buried him and marked his grave, inscribing upon the board the words "Bravest of the brave." Instances of this kind were innumerable. In the meantime, the rations were growing small, and at last were reduced to peameal bread and no meat, except mule meat said by the men 35 who ale it to taste very well. Lieut. Walker and myself divided between us, with mathematical precision, one small loaf of peameal bread. We had sugar, but men cannot live long on sugar. Water was scarce, and many lost their lives in endeavor ing to obtain it. It is said that Gen. Pemberton had reserved sufficient rations for the army in the expected move to cut our way out to Gen. Johnston. This we expected to do, and waited anxiously for the order, often imagining we heard his guns. It is my opinion, that, worn and weak as the troops were, if the order had been given, they would have succeeded, or died in the attempt ; for the men who had gone through with so much righting and hardships would have risked anything. All the weak of body and of spirit had long before left the trenches, and those that were left were brave enough, for any emergency; for any assault. The effect of the hardships, continuous fighting, and exposure, made them reckless of life. We had some hope of aid from the west, through Gen. Dick Taylor of Gen. E. Kirby Smith s command ; but they were driven back. It seemed, from Gen. Johnston s dispatches, that he made every effort to get in condition for our relief, but was unable to do so. So, at last, the day came when in the judgment of the commanding general it became necessary to cut-out or to cap. itulate on the best terms possible. Upon consultation with the division and brigadier commanders it was found to be their almost unanimous opinion that, in the weak condition of the troops, it was inr practicable to undtrtake to force our way out, and there being no hope of relief, cap itulation was the only thing left. Accordingly, on the 3d of July General Pemberton addressed a note to Gen. Grant with that view. To this Gen. Grant replied that "ef fusion of blood could be ended at any time by an unconditional surrender of the city and garrison. Men who have shown so much endurance and courage as those now in Yicksburg will always challenge the respect of an adversary, and I can assure you they will be treated with all the respect due prisoners of war." These terms were refused ; but after a conference and several communications, it was agreed that at 10 a. m.. July 4th, the garrison should surrender, our men march ing with colors and arms, stacking them in front of our lines, then returning inside to be paroled. Officers were allowed their private baggage and side arms, and mounted officers one horse each. Subsequently it was agreed that the servants (colored) might go out with their owners if they desired to do so. The day selected (4th of July) gave very great dissatisfaction to the troops. Such were my feeling.?, having been on special duty the night of the 3d, and hearing that the army would be surrendered the next day. I think the men would have elected to attempt our way out rather than capitulate on that day. Gen. Pemberton explained that this day was chosen because he thought he could obtain better terms. The agreement was carried out, and the men left the trenches, for the tirst time in nearly seven weeks, and presented a spec tacle that 1ms seldom been witnessed in the world s history. To me it was a sad day, and I felt that a soldier s death was preferable. In the language of the general commanding, "all this time these heroic men had been exposed to burning suns, drenching rains, damp fogs and heavy dews, without the slightest relief, day or night." "Confined to the narrow limitsof a trench, with their limbs cramped and swollen, without exercise, constantly exposed to a murderous storm of shot and shell, while the enemy s unerring sharpshooters stood ready to pick off everything visible above the parapets, it is not strange that the men grew weak and attenuated They had made a most heroic defense ; many had met death with a smile upon their lips. They 36 had held the place against an enemy five times their number, admirably clothed and fed, and abundantly supplied with all the appliances of war." It is due Gen. Grant to say, that his treatment of us while prisoners of war was as could only have come from a magnanimous and chivalrous foe. There are men present to-night, and others in the city, who know that the statements narrated in this paper are substantially true, and that the half is not told. Maj. Livingston Mims, chief quartermaster of the army, whose energy and ca pacity (in the language of the report) have rarely been equaled ; Col. L. P. Thomas, Major W. H. Hulsey, Adjutant W. M. Durham, Lt. H. Y. Snow, Lt. B. F. Walker, Maj W. M. Slaton, Capt. J. M. Simmons, Corpl. F. T. Spier, Capt. G. H. Hynds, Thos. M Armistead, and others, participated in these stirring events and are familiar ivith the facts. More than twenty-seven years have passed since the surrender of Vicksburg, and reviewing, in the calmness of undisturbed peace, the conduct of the principal actors, Gen. John C. Pemberton and Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, the conclusion is inevitable, that they were true and able officers, and yielded only to an overwhelming force of the enemy. I do not believe it was in the power of either or both of them, with the small force at their command, to have saved Vicksburg. In conclusion, allow me to say that the conduct of the troops in the siege of Vicksburg received the approval of President Davis; it added an unfading lustre to southern arms, and in years to come the minstrels will sing of their glorious deeds. 37 ROCKY FACE AND MILL CREEK GAP. On February 26, 1864, the Army of Tennessee, which had wintered near Dalton, Ga., was thrown into line of battle, and the enemy advanced with a strong reconnoi- tering force. The 42d Georgia Regiment was placed on advance skirmish line ; said line running from Mill Creek along a low foot hill to the base of a high ridge known as "Kocky Face;" and then along the crest of said high ridge. Col. Henderson de ployed Companies G and H on the foot hill, and all the other companies on the high ridge, except C and I, which were held in reserve. Late in the afternoon, the Colonel was called to the right of his skirmish line by a demonstration of the enemy, but be fore leaving the reserve he put Lieut. Stubbs in command of the two companies, and ordered him to reinforce Capt. Mitchell, commanding Cos. H and G, on the foot hill promptly in the event he was attacked; and he impressed upon Lt. Stubbs both the probability of an attack on that part of the line, and the importance of holding it. He closed his directions with this statement: "I charge you, whatever you do, do not let Mitchell be driven in." He left the reserve, and in a few minutes the charge was made by the enemy with a brigade, commanded by Brevet Brig. Gen. Dickerson, of Michigan. The two companies, C and I, commanded by Lieut. Stubbs, ran rapidly down the steep ridge, but before the command reached Capt. Mitchell he was slowly falling back, but stubbornly contesting every foot of the ground. Stubbs hurried y deliverecl to Mitchell the Colonel s orders, that the line must be held at all hazards, when Capt. Mitchell showed his arm bleeding profusely, and told Stubbs that he (Mitchell) would be compelled to place Stubbs in command, as he was severely wound ed (a blood vessel having been severed), and must have medical attention at once. Stubbs protested, he was not Senior-Lieutenant, Mikle being on the line, but Captain Mitchell being unable to seek Mikle, placed Stubbs in command. Stubbs two com panies were quickly deployed, and sandwiched in etweeu Capt. Mitchell s. The en emy had now approached near the summit of the foot hill, that had been Mitchell s line, and the four companies were a few paces in rear of said line. Stubbs ordered the entire line forward, and with a yell they moved to charge. The enemy held their ground until the 42d was very near them, when they began to give way. While the charge was being made, Col. Henderson, who heard the firing, returned and joined them taking command. Several Federal officers were killed, and several captured, among the latter Brig. Gen. Dickerson, whose sword was worn by Lieut. Stubbs till the close of the war. The only casualties sustained by the 42d Ga. were Capt. Mitchell, wounded inth arm, and private J. H. Lee, Co. I, killed. 38 [Copied from "War of the Rebellion," official records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Vol. 38, Serial No. 74, page 827.] REPORT OF CAPT. LOVICK P. THOMAS, 42o Gv. INFANTRY, OF OPERATIONS MAY 14TH TO 25TH, 1864. CAMP 42o GA., MAY 29TH, 1864. Captain : In obedience to orders of this date from Brigade Headquarters, I have the honor to report the following : This regiment was engaged in battle at Resaca, on the 15th (14th) and 16th (15th) of May, in conjunction with other regiments composing Stovall s brigade, and was led in a charge on the 16th (15th) on the enemy s works very gallantly by our Colonel (R. J. Henderson), who was wounded, and commanded the regiment at that time. Major Hulsey, who was conspicuous for his good demeanor on the occasion, being also wounded, the command devolved on myself. In this affair the officers and men behaved, without an exception, with becoming bravery, an evidence of which is to be found in the number of killed, wounded and missing in the charge, amounting to over one hundred men. After being rallied again in our works, the men showed a determination and eagerness for the contest seldom evinced l>y veterans after suffering so greatly Acting Adjutant Griffin is deserving of mention in this connection for his fearless discharge of duty in assisting in rallying the men On the 25th instant we were again engaged at New Hope Church. In this en gagement our loss was not so great, amounting to only two killed twenty wounded and three missing. In this fight, as on all other occasions, whether in battle or skir mish, the entire command behaved well. Captain Summers, who was actively enga ged in skirmishing with the enemy, and who stubbornly contested every inch of ground, was spoken of in high terms of praise, as was also every officer and man un der him. This fight lasted over two hours, in an open woods, without the slightest protection of breastworks of any kind, and although confronted by overwhelming numbers, not a man was seen to waver. Our comparatively small loss can only be accounted for in the fact of the great surprise of the enemy in meeting this force there, and the stubborn resistance of our men, causing, when our first volley was given, great confusion among them, and was followed on their part by very wild shooting. But in the justice of our cause and in the protection of an over-ruling Providence, in meeting this assault and driving them back discom fitted, is the greater reason. Adjutant Wiley on this occasion assisted us greatly in discharge of duties, expos ing himself constantly on different portions of the line; and before closing this report I must return my thanks to Capt. Whitehead; Lieutenants Cahal and Bearing, of Gen Stovall s staff, who were constantly moving among us in the different engagements and on the march, going where duty called then), and often where the fighting was severe, amid showers of bullets and shells, encouraging to deeds of daring and glory. I am sir, respectfully, your obedient servant, L. P. THOMAS, Captain, Commanding 42d Georgia Regiment. Capt. J. P. C. WHITEHEAD, JR., Assistant Adjutant General. 39- EXTRACT PHOM THE REPORT OP Co .. ABDA JOHNSON, 40TH GEORGIA INFANTRY COMMANDING STOVALL S BRIGADE, OF OPERATIQNS MAY 15 TO JUNE 1, 1864. Of the conduct of the brigade in the affair of the 25th of May, at New Hope Church, it is unnecessary for me to speak at length, as Gen. Stewart was present and saw how officers and men behaved. So far as fell under my notice they conducted themselves well. I may add, that on that day Captain Summers, of the 4-M Georgia, handled his skirmishers admirably. He was ordered to hold the ridge in front against any force less than a line of battle. The enemy s skirmishers were closely followed by one or more lines of battle, but Captain Summers held his ground till the skir mishers on his riffht had been driven to the rear; in fact he held a portion of his ground (on the left) during the action, and rendered important service in protecting the 1 flank of the brigade. My thanks are due to Captain Whitehead, Assistant Adjutant General, and tenants Dearing and Cahal, for the prompt, faithful and efficient discharge of duty while the brigade was under my command. Each of them was conspicuous for gal lantry in the affair of New Hope Church. I have the honor to be, Major, your obedient servant. A. JOHNSON, Colonel Commanding. To Major R. A. HATCHER, Assistant Adjutant General. 40 THE CLOSING BATTLE OF THE WAR. On the 19th, 20th, and 21st of March, 1865, near Bentonville, N. C., was fought the last battle of the war. The Confederate force engaged was about fourteen thous and, infantry and artillery the cavalry being employed on the enemy s flanks and the Federal arm} 7 exceeded seventy thousand men. The Confederates, however, were reinforced by about two thousand men. The Federal attacks were gallantly repulsed at all points, and the Confederates were highly elated at the result. The 42d Georgia participated in this battle, and Col, Robert J. Henderson, then commanding a brigade, won great distinction for his skill and bravery, as well as his promotion, and is highly complimented by Gen, Johnston in his "Narrative/ published in 1874. Soon after this affair came the news of the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia under the matchless Lee, which had for so long a time and so gloriously upheld the South- ern Flag, making it manifest that the Southern Confederacy was overthrown. There fore, on the 26th April, 1865, at Bennett s House, near Durham Station, N. C., a Military Convention was entered into between Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, commanding the Confederate Army, and Gen, W. T. Sherman, commanding the United States Arm}* in North Carolina, which ended the war. Gen. Johnston, in his "Narrative," says; On the 2d of May, 1865, the three corps, and three little bodies of cavalry, of the Confederate Army, were ordered to march to their destinations, each under its own commander, and my military connection, witli those matchless soldiers, was ter minated by the following order : General Orders, No. 22. COMRADES ; In terminating our official relations, I earnestly exhort you to ob serve faithfully the terms of pacification agreed upon, and to discharge the obligations of good and peaceful citizens as well as you have performed the duties of thorough soldiers in the field, By such a course you will best secure the comfort of your fam ilies and kindred, and restore tranquility to our country. You will return to your homes with the admiration of our people, won by the courage and noble devotion you have displayed in this long war. I shall always remember with pride the loyal sup* port and generous confidence you have given me. I now part with you with deep regret, and bid you farewell, with feelings of cordial friendship, and with earnest wishes that you may have hereafter all the prosperity and happiness to be found iu the world, J. E. JOHNSTON, General. KINLOCK FALCONER, A. A, G. At the organization of the Re-union Association of the Regiment on July 22d, 1884, the following officers were elected ; Col. L. P. THOMAS, President. Capt. J. M. Summers, Capt. Thos. A. Hill, Capt, J. T. Mercer, Capt. W. L. Calhoun, Lieut. W. T. Smith, Lieut. J. O. Medlock, Lieut. J. M. Gresham, Lieut.H. H. Burgess, Lieut. M, H. Trammell, and Lieut. H. B. Mikel, Vice Presidents. Adjutant W. M. Durham, Secretary. Capt. W. L. Calhoun, Historian. Rev. Dr. G. B. Strickler, Chaplain. Executive Committee : L P. Thomas, ex-officio; W. H. Hulsey, W. L. Calhoun, B. F. Walker, Thos. M. Armistead, J. M. Wilson, H. Y. Snow, R. F. Maddox, J. R. Simmons, E. B. Ilosser, John D. Cameron and F. T. Stier. Of this committee, B. F. Walker, J. M. Wilson, R. F. Maddox and John D. Cameron have "passed over the river," and H. Y. Snow and J. R. Simmons have removed from the State. RE-UN [ONS. The first Re-union of the Regiment was held at Ponce DeLeon Springs, July 22 1884; the second at Decatur. July 22d. 1885; the third at Ponce DeLeon Springs, July 22d, 1886; the fourth at Grant Park, July 22d, 1887; the fifth at Monroe, July 21st, 1888 ; the sixth at Lawrenccville, July 22d f 1889 ; the seventh at Conyers, July 22d. 1890; the eighth at Grant Park. July 22d. 1891 ; the ninth at Covington, July 22d, 1892; the tenth at Winder, July 22(1, 1893 ; the eleventh at Buford, July 21st, 1894 ; the twelfth at Atlanta, July 22d, 1895; the thirteenth at Decatur, July 21st, 1896; the fourteenth at Norcross, July :2d, 1897; the fifteenth at Atlanta, July 22, 1898; and the sixteenth at Social Circle all of which have been most pleasant reminiscences. At each Re-union we have with us Henry Wilson and .vbram Hardeman, two of the colored servants who were with the regiment during the war. and take a great in terest in our welfare ana happiness. I can never forget "Steve," my old colored ser vant, who faithfully followed me until, in the mountains of Tennessee, he was siezed with an incurable malady which ended his life. Steve was well known in the regi ment, and if there was anything to eat around he was sure to find it, and many times, when rations were scarce and I was tired and hungry, he supplied me from the neigh borhood. As a forager he was unsurpassed. Letter from Gen. Stovall, at one time our brigade commander, to Col. Bell, of the 43d Georgia Regiment : AUGUSTA, GA., July 20th, 1894. Col. H. P. BELL Dear Sir : Your kind invitation to be present at the Re-union of the 42d and 43d Georgia Regiments, at Buford on the 21st, has just been received, for which you have my thanks. Nothing would afford me greater pleasure than to be present with you on that occasion, but my failing health will preclude the possibility of my doing so. I desire to say no truer or braver men than the officers and privates of these two regiments ever took up arms in defense of the Confederacy. It will always be a source of pride to remember that at Missionary Ridge and Nashville, my brigade was the last to give way before the overwhelming numbers of the Federal Army. With good wishes and kind remembrances, and a pleasant Re-union to one and all, I am, Yours fraternally, M. A. STOVALL. 42 BRIG. GEN. ROBERT j. HENDERSON. GENERAL HENDERSON was born in Jasper County ; but in his younger days be came a resident of Newton County, near Covington, where he lived for manv years. He was admitted to the bar, and for several years practiced his profession ; and, also, successfully conducted a large farm and mill, accumulating a handsome fortune. When the call for volunteers went forth across our Southern land, he promptly re- ponded, and took up arms in the cause of the Confederacy, and as Colonel of the 42d Georgia Regiment, was conspicuous for his skill and courage, for which he was justly rewarded by a promotion to the rank of Brigadier General. In the latter part of his life he left his old home and resided in Atlanta, Ga., where, on the 3d day of Febru ary, 1891, in the seventieth year of his age, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. J. Hill, on Washington st,, he fought his last battle, and his spirit passed from its earthly tenement. His remains were carried to Covington by his old comrades in arms Capt. W. L. Calhoun, Lieut. Col. L. P, Thomas, Col. R. F. Maddox, Maj. W. H. Hulsey, Adjutant W. M. Durham, Lieut. H. Y. Snow, Lieut, B. F. Walker and Capt. W. T. Smith; and after funeral services by Rev. Dr. G. B. Strickler, of the Central Presby terian Church, were laid to rest in the family burial ground. Gen. Henderson left to mourn his loss and revere his memory, his devoted wife, (Mrs. Laura E. Henderson), his sons John F., Charles Z. and William H Henderson, and his daughters Mary Ruth Hill and Claude L. Hill. Among the many tributes paid this noble son of the South, were the following: BUFORD, GA., February 2, 1891. COL. L, P, THOMAS Dear Sir and Friend : I see in to-day s Constitution that Gen. Henderson is thought to be dying. I telegraphed Capt. Calhoun to telegraph me his condition, not knowing the number of your residence. He replied that it was thought that he was dying. This makes me feel sad. A brave, noble spirit is passing away. Some two years ago, in a private conversation with Lieut. Wilson and myself on Alabama St., he said he did not think he would live long, and expressed a wish that when the final dissolution should come that the survivors of the old 42d should bury him. To this request Lieut, Wilson and I gave him our assurance that should we outlive him, his request should be complied with. I am not acquainted with his fam ily, and don t know their wishes in the matter. But should any action be taken I am ready to contribute whatever I can in paying the last sad tribute to a brave, noble Georgian. Colonel, please extend to the bereaved family my heartfelt sympathy. As an officer who followed him in all the great struggles in which he led, I have the pro- foundest admiration for him as a man and a brave officer. Yours truly, W. T. SMITH. HEADQUARTERS CONFEDERATE VETERANS ASSOCIATION, ATLANTA, GA., February 4, 1891. The death of our comrade, Gen. Robert J. Henderson, having been announced, the following named members of this Association are detailed to attend his funeral, and will report at the residence of Mr. L. J. Hill, on Washington st. at 7 o clock, on 43 Thursday morning, and escort the remains to the depot: Gen. Phil Cook, James A. Anderson, John A. Barry, K C. Divine, W. D Ellis, John A. Kitten, George Hillyer, Henry Jackson, T. B. Neal, W. A Russell, F. T. Stier, Howard Van Epps. A. J. West, John H. Matthews, J H. Porter, Thus. M. Armistead and Green B Adair. W. L. CALHOUN, President and Commander. At a Re-union of the 42d Georgia Regiment held at Covington, Ga , on the 22d Jul} T , 1892, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted by a rising vole : The committee appointed at the last meeting of the 42d Regiment of Georgia Volunteers to prepare a memorial and suitable resolutions upon the death of General Robert J. Henderson, respectfully submits the following : Amid the constant hurry and exactions of this busy age, we are apt very soon to forget those of our number who have passed away, and especially so when many years have elapsed since the scenes were enacted which made them honored and be loved by us. In justice to them, as well as ourselves, this should not be so, and we should ever cherish the fondest memories of those who stood with us in that great struggle for the preservation of the government as it existed in the days of our fatheis. Gen. Henderson lived in this, Newton county, in which, by the generosity of its citi zens, we have met to-day to hold our annual Re-unron a fitting place and occasion to speak words of eulogy for her honored son. He was of gentle birth, and had ample means to afford himself and family all reasonable comforts and pleasures. The war between the States had been carried on for about a year, when, feeling that his native South needed his services, he com menced the organization of a regiment. His efforts resulted in the formation of this regiment, and early in 1862 he was elected and commissioned its colonel. It is unnecessary for me to repeat to you, his survivors and comrades, the facts in the career of Gen. Henderson as our commander. From Cumberland Gap to Bentonville he was with us, except for a short time wounded. His history is the history of the 42d Georgia. Very early he exhibited striking traits of character such, too, as were absolutely essential for a successful military leader. He was a strict disciplinarian, and very exacting in the performance of duty, though not cruel; a fine drill master, and always kept his command under good con trol ; was very sensitive and jealous of his own reputation, particularly that of the regiment; was brave in battle but not rash, and was remarkably expert in managing his command on the field of battle, and in extricating it when overwhelmed by num bers; he did not forget the comfort of his men, and saw that they were provided for, In short, he was a superb soldier, of splendid appearance, and a magnificent horse man. Some of these characteristics, at first rendered him somewhat unpopular; but when it was found that the effect of his course had made out of raw material a splen did regiment, winning honors in almost every battle, all dissatisfaction ceased, and he was ever afterwards loved, obeyed and respected. We do not think we err in saying that whatever of reputation for bravery and efficiency the regiment achieved, in the twenty one battles in which it was engaged, was in a large measure due to Gen. Hen derson. During the latter part of the war he was made a Brigadier General, an event which would have happened long before but for his modesty, which was also a mark ed trait in his character. The chairman of your committee will never forget him. He was in war and in peace, one of the best friends and advisers. You, comrades, can never forget him. In 44 his family relations he was pure and affectionate; in his relations with his fellow men lie was true, honorable and brave. How sad, that a strong, proud man, as he was, should have been stricken with an incurable malady, which, though not quickly fatal, yet rendered him, iu the latter part of his life, incapable of engaging in the active and pleasing duties demanded of him. and which he so much desired. "God s finger touched him, and he slept." Some of his old companions in arms b.>re his remains from Atlanta to his old home and tenderly placed them in their last earthly resting place in yonder cemetery. As expressive of our sentiments, your committee recommend these resolutions: Rwdred, That the death of General Henderson, our old commander, was received- with profound sorrow, and our deepest sympathy went forth to his bereaved family. Resolved, That the South had no truer or more patriotic son, and the Confederate Army no braver soldier. Resolved, That we shall ever cherish his memory, and never forget his fidelity to us during the hardships, privations and dangers of the mighty struggle in which we were engaged, and trust that he is to-day in the realms of eternal peace. Resolved, That this memorial, and these resolutions, be spread on our minutes, embodied in our history, and a copy furnished to the family of General Henderson. W. L. CALHOUN, Chairman. W. H. HULSEY, W. T. SMITH. As a mark of respect and reverence, the Regiment then proceeded in a body to the grave of Gen. Henderson, their old commander. There, with their heads uncov ered, they laid the old flag of the regiment, and silently marched around the spot. The scene was impressive, and was a beautiful tribute to the dead soldier. In conclusion of this imperfect narative, the historian may be pardoned for ex claiming grand old Regiment ! patriotic, true, steady, brave it did its duty in de fense of the South. Its members sacrificed much in property and health. Many of its bravest and best shed their blood and sacrificed precious lives upon the altar of their country. "The neighing troop, the flashing blade, The bugles stirring blast, The charge, the dreadful canonade, The din and shout are past. Nor war s wild notes, nor glory s peal, Shall thrill with tierce delight Those breasts that never more may feel, The rapture of the fight." Those who have survived the mighty struggle have been true and brave in peace, and have maintained themselves among men. They are bound to each by ties of friendship and love, which can never be severed. Let it be so until life has ended, and they have gone out into the great ocean where the shadows lie. This work could not be complete without a tribute to our Southern women. Their unswerving fidelity to our cause has no parallel in history, and somewhere in the Sunny Land of ours there should be erected a monument of pure white marble, having upon it appropriate inscriptions commemorative of the noble devotion, self-sacrifice, and saintly ministra- trations of the women of the South. 45 THE JACKET OF GREY. Fold it carefully, lay it aside, Tenderly touch it, look on it with pride ; For dear must it be to our hearts evermore, The jacket of grey our loved soldier-boy wore. Can we ever forget when he joined the brave band, Who rose in defence of our dear Southern land, And in his bright youth hurried on to the fray, How proudly de donned it, the jacket of grey. . His fond mother blessed him, and looked up above, Commending to Heaven the child of h<3r love ; What anguish was her s mortal tongue cannot say, When he passed from her sight in the jacket of grey. But her country had called, and she would not repine, Though costly th sacrafice placed on its shrine ; Her heart s dearest hopes on its altar she lay, When she sent out her boy in the jacket of grey. Months passed, and war s thunders rolled over the land, Unsheathed was the sword, and lighted the brand ; We heard in the distance the sounds of the fray, And prayed for our boy in the jacket of grey. Ah! vain, all; all vain were our prayers and our tears; The glad shout of victory rang in our ears ; But our treasured one on the red battle-field lay, While the life blood oozed out on the jacket of grey. His young comrades found him, and tenderly bore The cold, lifeless form to his home by the shore ; Oh! dark were our hearts on that terrible day, When we saw our dead boy in the jacket of grey. Ah! spotted and tattered, and stained now with gore, Was the garment which once he so proudly wore; We bitterly wept as we took it away, And replaced with death s white robes the jacket in grey. We laid him to rest in his cold, narrow bed, And graved on the marble we placed o er his head, As the proudest tribute our sad hearts could pay, He never disgraced the jacket in grey. Then fold it up carefully, lay it aside, Tenderly touch it, look on it with pride ; For dear must it be to our hearts evermore, Tlie jacket of grey our loved soldier-boy wore !" 14 DAY USE RETURN TO DESK FROM WHICH BORROWED LOAN DEPT. This book is due on the last date stamped below, or on the date to which renewed. Renewed books are subject to immediate recall. -AfOV^ TW _ 3 CO - O LD 21A-50m-8, 61 (Cl795slO)476B General Library University of California Berkeley THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LIBRARY