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 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. 
 
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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 : 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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 
 
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 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 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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 
 
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 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 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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 . 
 
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 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 
 
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 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- 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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 
 
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 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 
 
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 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- 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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 
 
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 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 
 
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 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 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 [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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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 
 
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 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 
 
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 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. 
 
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 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 !" 
 
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