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 HISTORY 
 
 OF THE 
 
 FORMATION, MOVEMENTS, CAMPS, SCOUTS AND BATTLES. 
 
 OF THE 
 
 TENTH REGIMENT 
 
 MICHIGAN VOLUNTEEB INFANTRY. 
 
 CONTAINING 
 
 & $hort Historical fytdi oj d^rjr j[j[i 
 
 CONNECTED WITH THE REGIMENT. 
 
 ALSO, 
 
 THE NAMES, DATES OF ENLISTMENTS, NATIVITY, OCCUPATION ETC., 
 
 OF EVERY MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION, TOGETHER WITH 
 
 DATES AND PLACES OF DISCHARGE, DEATHS, 
 
 ECT., FROM THE FIRST ENLISTMENT 
 
 TO DATE OF RE-ENLISTMENT. 
 
 WRITTEN AND COMPILED BY F. W. H., 
 
 DETROIT: 
 
 JOHK SLATER'S BOOK AND JOB PRINTING ESTABLISHMlRt 
 
 1864.
 
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 PREFACE. 
 
 A history of the events of our lives, which are fraught with 
 importance either to ourselves or to others, is always interesting 
 as well as useful. 
 
 And, as our country is engaged in a struggle such as mod- 
 
 u ^ ern history now r here records, a memoranda of the part we have 
 
 played jn the great drama cannot fail to be of interest to 
 
 ourselves in years to come, when, in imagination, we can live 
 
 over again 
 
 Th' exciting scenes, as we look back, 
 Of camp, or macrh, or bivouack, 
 Or fiercely 'gainst tke rebels strive, 
 To keep our nation's strength alive ; 
 
 And it will be of no little interest to our friends to see through 
 what scenes w r e have passed, and trace out our long and tedious 
 f" marches, and hear of the hardships we have endured for their 
 ^\ sakes, and our country's honor and right. 
 
 On account of the data it contains, we hope this history 
 may prove interesting to those who have taken part in the 
 scenes it seeks to represent. As to its correctness, we would 
 say that we have spared no pains to procure the most correct 
 data which could be obtained, relying upon regimental and 
 company records and daily journals kept during the whole time. 
 We have endeavored to avoid all coloring of events, seeking a 
 medium between the exaggeration of some and the eccentrici- 
 ties of others. Our aim has been to give a plain, truthful 
 statement of facts as they occurred. 
 
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 Hoping that the reader will excuse the absence of high or 
 polished style which is so necessary in most works at the 
 present age, of whatever kind, and accept it for the data it 
 contains, the author would respectfully subscribe himself 
 
 TOUR OBEDIENT SERVANT.'
 
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 FORMATION. 
 
 The 10th Eegiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry was 
 organized under the first call for three years troops, and was 
 rendezvoused at Flint, Genesee county. The camp was pleas- 
 antly situated, just east of the village, on the left bank of Flint 
 River, on a piece of undulating ground, including a small piece 
 of woods, separated from the drill grounds by a low marsh, 
 which, in the spring time, was overflowed by the high water 
 from the river. This piece of woods was designated " the 
 island," and the boys will not forget " the island " of camp at 
 Flint. This camp of instruction was named Camp Thomson, 
 in honor of E. H. Thomson, who had charge of the formation 
 of the regiment, as no Colonel was appointed for sometime. 
 
 The company known at its organization as Saginaw Rangers 
 (now Co. B.), commanded by Capt. Chas. H. Richman, was 
 the first at the place of rendezvous, where it moved from Fort 
 Wayne, Detroit, after the 9th Regiment Infantry (for which it 
 was formed) had left for " Dixie," being full without the 
 " Saginaw Rangers." This company served as a nucleus for 
 the I0th " Little Charley," as the boys called Capt. Richman, 
 taking command until the appointment and arrival of Col. 
 Lum. 
 
 E. H. Thomson directed the formation of the camp, and 
 so fully and completely cared for the wants of the soldiers, that
 
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 he found a place in the soldiers' hearts as the soldier's friend, 
 and will not soon be forgotten. We learned to look upon him 
 as a kind of father, and always called him Colonel, and, to 
 this day he bears that title whenever his name is spoken 
 among us. 
 
 The companies which first came to camp were quartered in 
 tents, and, although it was late in the fall, and the weather 
 severe, we were so well supplied with straw for beds, and, 
 through the kindness of the citizens of Flint and vicinity, so 
 well provided with blankets and quilts in addition to those 
 drawn from the Government, that we were comfortable. 
 
 A large and commodious dining room, and a building for the 
 Quartermaster's department, were constructed at an early date, 
 and, through the energy and efficiency of Col. Thomson, com- 
 fortable barracks, with rooms attached for 1st Sergeants to 
 transact company business in, were constructed soon afterwards. 
 Cook rooms were also attached to the dining room, and we were 
 " in out of the storm." 
 
 The wants of the men being thus supplied, attention was 
 turnd to the wants of the officers, and quarters, pleasant and 
 convenient, were constructed nearby the barracks, consisting of 
 fifteen rooms the first being occupied by the Colonel, 2d by 
 Lieutenant Colonel and Major, 3d by Adjutant, 4th by Quarter- 
 master, 5th by Surgeons, and the remaining ten each by the 
 commissioned officers of a company. There was a commodious 
 cook room attached to the officers' quarters, and one Mr. 
 Alport, living near camp, took the job of boarding the officers. 
 
 AN ACCIDENT. 
 
 "While the barracks were in course of construction, owing 
 to a deficiency in bracing, the structure fell to the ground ; but, 
 fortunately, none were seriously hurt except a workman who 
 was at the time on the roof. It was reconstructed in a better 
 manner, and did good service in protecting us from the 
 severity of the winter.
 
 DUTY AND PLEASURE. 
 
 Now that the barracks and other quarters were all done, 
 the best part of our soldiering began, but we did not realize 
 it, and often compared our situation with home. Our duties 
 were drilling, guarding the camp, and eating our rations. Most 
 of us took pride in drilling, despite " awkward squads," guard 
 house, etc., and longed for the time to come when we could 
 practice our evolutions in front of the enemy, where it would 
 do some good. Camp guard was generally looked upon as a 
 sort of " unnecessary evil," for we little knew the necessity of 
 thoroughly understanding guard duty. We understand it 
 pretty well now. As far as eating rations is concerned, most 
 of us could and did eat our full share, although it was with 
 more grumbling than at either of the other duties. It is but 
 justice to say that our cooks did well. They performed the 
 hardest part of the duty of that camp, as all cooks generally 
 do everywhere. 
 
 THANKSGIVING. 
 
 On thanksgiving day we received extra rations. The ladies 
 of Flint gave us a dinner. Such a dinner! Better than Uncle 
 Sam, with all his kindness, furnishes, as we well remember. 
 And, could these tables have spoken, I dare say they would 
 have said the soldier's day for giving thanks had surely come. 
 Snowy cloths (strange articles to appear in camp) were spread 
 upon the rude structures which we called tables, and then they 
 were covered, haded, with eatables of all sorts, and of the best 
 quality, and dainties such as the epicure could well envy. Such 
 as only our sisters know how to prepare. And a London dys- 
 peptic might have been suited 
 
 With any, all and every kind o' dish ; 
 Meats roasted, boiled and stewed, or fish; 
 Cakes, jellies, custards, tarts and pies ; 
 Plum-puddings, salads, fricasees and "fries."
 
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 And had he even tried to taste the half, 
 
 You'd call him but the greater calf; 
 
 For 'twould have ta'en a stomach more fabulous in size 
 
 Than would have shamed "Old Nick" in all his lies. 
 
 We did good justice to this wondrous feast, and still there 
 was enough and to spare. And for days afterwards we had 
 tokens at almost every meal, to keep us in remembrance of the 
 thanks we owed to the " good folk " of Flint for that expres- 
 sion of sympathy for the soldiers. And, in passing to and fro 
 through the crowd, most of us found familiar faces, for the 
 people came from far and near to our day of thanksgiving, 
 and a kind of kindred feeling seemed to spring up in all our 
 hearts, for it was as though we were all brothers and sisters, 
 and we (soldiers) felt yet a firmer resolve to struggle to protect 
 those kind ones whom we were soon to leave behind us. 
 
 PRESENTATIONS. 
 
 The monotony of camp life during the long winter was 
 often relieved by such scenes as the presentations of swords, 
 belts and sashes. March 5th, 1862, a sword, belt and sash 
 were presented to Adjt. Cowles, by the line officers, and at the 
 same time a horse was presented to Maj. J. J. Scarritt, by his 
 friends. At this time the battalion was called out and formed 
 in a square. Capts. Bunnell, Co. C, and Deming, Co. G, also, 
 Lieuts. Lyon, Co. B, and Hall, Co. F, were presented with 
 swords and belts. Most, if not all, of these presentations were 
 made by the companies. Appropriate speeches and replies 
 accompanied the several scenes of presentation, and served to 
 make all pleasant. On the occasion of the presentation to 
 Adjt. Cowles, Lieut. Col. Dickerson made the presentation 
 speech, and it was replied to by the noble recipient, whom all 
 esteemed as worthy the gift. Besides these, several officers 
 were presented at their homes with swords and belts by their 
 friends. Col. Lum was in this way presented with a fine gray 
 horse at Detroit. Such scenes served to keep our patriotism 
 aglow, despite the severity of the weather and the disagree- 
 ableness of duty.
 
 RUMORS. 
 
 The exciting rumors of war and the excitement about going 
 to " Dixie," gave us enough to think of in spare moments, so 
 that weeks and months rolled quickly away. As the winter 
 began to wane, and all the rumors of the paymaster's appear- 
 ance with our " greenbacks " came one after another to be 
 proved false, we began to be uneasy, for the homes we had 
 left needed either us or them. But it was rumored at last that 
 the paymaster was in the city, but out of funds, and, like a 
 sensible officer, had gone to work sawing wood by the cord to 
 get money to pay off the regiment. This placed the prospect 
 of pay far in the future, but better then than never. 
 
 MUSTER. 
 
 When the mustering officers came the " greenbacks " had 
 not yet made their appearance, and most felt an inclination to 
 " halt." Some were determined not to muster until they had 
 their pay, but this was finally adjusted, and February 5th and 
 6th made us all Uncle Sam's boys. 
 
 PAY DAY. 
 
 The paymaster at last came, although Christmas had come 
 and gone long before ; and we received our first payment from 
 Government April 17th, 1862. "We were paid from date of 
 enlistment to February 28th, 1862, and having got hold of the 
 needful, we felt considerable better. 
 
 FLAG PRESENTATION. 
 
 The ladies and citizens of Flint, who had all along shown 
 their kindness and generosity by acts which will not soon be 
 forgotten, gave us another token of interest in the cause in 
 which we were engaged, by presenting Col. Lum, April llth, 
 1862, with a splendid " stars and stripes," on which was inscribed
 
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 the motto of our State and the number and name of our regi- 
 ment. It would be interesting to relate in minutse the details 
 of the presentation, but we can only say that the appearance of 
 the soldiers in their new clothes on parade and drill that day 
 was better than ever before, and every soldier and citizen 
 appeared intent upon doing what they could to make all agree- 
 able. When the regiment was formed in hollow square, and 
 the ladies, with a few gentlemen, admitted and the eager crowd 
 surrounding the square gathered closer and yet closer, we 
 could plainly read in their faces that they felt an interest for 
 us, and again we were assured that we should be remembered. 
 The presentation was made with appropriate speeches and 
 ceremonies, heartily responded to by one and all in rounds of 
 applause. Several songs were sung (national and patriotic) 
 with good efiect, and here it may not be improper to insert a 
 song composed and sung by Mrs. Capt. Deming, assisted by 
 one Mr. Bullock. 
 
 THE FAREWELL SONG. 
 We are going far from home, 
 
 As our fathers did before, 
 To fight upon the battlefield, 
 
 Amid th cannon's roar. 
 To drive the traitors from our land. 
 
 With the sword of liberty, 
 And guard with brave and dauntless love 
 The banner of the free. 
 
 CHOBCS So good bye ! Good bye till then, 
 
 When we hope to meet again, 
 We never can forget you, 
 Oh no ! we never can. 
 
 Shall we return again 
 
 When the war is over 1 ? 
 With happy hearts we hope to meet 
 
 With one and all once more ; 
 But if we fall in battle, 
 
 For this, our native land, 
 
 " . 
 
 We ask our parting blessing, 
 On this patriotic band. 
 
 CHOEUS So farewell! farewell till then, etc.
 
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 Kind friends, we now must speak the word ; 
 
 To one and all, farewell ; 
 May heaven's blessing on you rest, 
 
 Say, will you sometimes think of us 
 When 'round your loved hearthstone, 
 And breathe a prayer to heaven, 
 For the soldiers far from home? 
 CHORUS Home! Home! Sweet home! 
 There 's no place like home, 
 There 's no place like home. 
 
 After the ceremonies were ended, and the flag was really 
 ours, so bright and beautiful (although stained and tarnished 
 now, we felt glad, and a firm resolve to protect its sacred folds 
 from insult, settled in our breasts, and is still rooted strongly 
 there. After the speeches and songs, Col. Lum descended from 
 the stand with the flag, and, placing it in the hands of the 
 color Seargeant William Lawrence, Co. H. he charged the 
 color company with its safe-keeping, giving it into their care in 
 a kind and feeling manner. 
 
 Before the reducing of the square, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. 
 Fenton, and Mrs. Thayer, assisted by other ladies, presented 
 each soldier with a testament, and their memories are blessed 
 by us to this day for that Christian deed; and this but added 
 another proof that they were the " soldier's friends." 
 
 After the dismissal of the battalion, and as the day wore 
 away,i greetings, true and heartfelt, were exchanged, which 
 bound us closer to those we were preparing to protect. This 
 was another day long to be remembered by the 10th. 
 
 PREPARATIONS. 
 
 From the time we were paid to April 22d, 1862, the time 
 set for our departure, there was considerable excitement and 
 bustle. Getting ready : getting furloughs to go home for a 
 few days to take leave of the loved ones, reducing the baggage, 
 etc., etc. Guards w r ere posted more thickly about camp, espe- 
 cially in the night, and pickets were thrown out on the principal 
 roads leading from the city, to search all vehicles passing out,
 
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 to prevent desertions and stealing of United States property. 
 The camp became now, more than ever before, the resort of 
 mothers, sisters, wives, fathers, brothers, relatives and friends 
 of soldiers, and if, during the weary winter months we were 
 blessed with the presence of fair ones to cheer us, we were 
 now doubly blessed and more strongly reminded of the ties 
 which bound us to our homes. Trying were the scenes enacted 
 before and among us, and many a brave man's heart quailed 
 and his lips quivered at the thought of parting from friends, 
 who has never wavered or shrank back when the shells were 
 flying all about, or any danger apparent. 
 
 The night before our departure was unpromising for the 
 arrival of teams which had volunteered to carry us to Holly, 
 the nearest railroad station; but a greater number of teams 
 arrived than under the circumstances were expected. The 
 tables were torn out of the dining hall in order to admit of 
 sheltering the horses from the storm. Guards were doubled, 
 and all admitted into carnp, whether soldier or citizen, were 
 subject to a search for liquor, and many were the canteens 
 made to disgorge their contents of whisky upon the ground. 
 Canteens, filled with liquors, were found upon citizens as well 
 as soldiers. All was quiet in the night. 
 
 OFF FOE DIXIE. 
 
 Preparations having been well completed the night before, 
 we were astir the next morning at reveillee, which sounded at 
 2 o'clock. We packed our blankets knapsacks having been 
 packed the evening previous and waited for the doors to open, 
 for the guards were not removed from the barracks until just 
 before we started took breakfast as best we could, and fell in 
 for roll call, loaded into the wagons while the snow, which had 
 been falling for a number of hours, was still coming down, and 
 bade farewell to Camp Thomson. We moved out of the city 
 at 5 o'clock A. M., and were en route for St. Louis. There 
 were not wagons enough to hold all the regiment, and two
 
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 companies had to walk until we struck the " plank " and met 
 more teams coming, and those already loaded took on a few 
 more. 
 
 The storm ceased soon after starting, the snow having 
 fallen to a considerable amount, but had mellted so that it was 
 only about one and a half inches deep. The ground, moist- 
 ened by previous rain, was so softened by the melting of the 
 snow that the plank road was entirely destroyed in some places, 
 and in some instances had to be relaid before the train could 
 pass. All along we were greeted with smiling faces, the 
 waving of hands, hats and 'kerchiefs and by cheers, to give us 
 courage and make us feel that we were doing well. On the 
 road through which we passed in leaving the camp and going 
 through Flint, the walks, yards, doors and winds were crowded 
 with the friends of those " going to war." Many sad faces 
 presented themselves, but most were hopeful. It was a passing 
 good bye. 
 
 DINNER. 
 
 At 2 o'clock p. M. the right wing had reached Holly, and 
 were marched to tables loaded with luxuries provided by the 
 people of Holly and vicinity. The roads were muddy, but we 
 did not mind that. As soon as the right wing had eaten, the 
 left were ready to take their places, and thus a " steady fire" 
 was kept up, but we were unable to conquer those invincible 
 tables. Our stomachs testified that their loss in slain must 
 have been thousands, while our haversacks would have disclosed 
 the fact that a large number of prisoners were " bagged." 
 Hungry soldiers were never more thankful for a hearty meal, 
 and we felt that our inner soldier was much reinforced. We 
 shall long remember this generosity, and the spirit which 
 prompted these kind people to prepare that meal on that 
 stormy, muddy day. 
 
 ON BOARD AND MOVING. 
 
 After as little delay as possible, we were on board the train 
 and, amid the cheers, farewells, and tears of friends, the train
 
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 moved us out and on. Stopped a few minutes at Pontiac, and 
 found a goodly company of our acquaintances gathered there 
 to greet us. Stopped at Royal Oak, and waited some time for 
 a train due soon. The inhabitants " were sorry they did not 
 know we were coming." <: Wonld have prepared a ' bite ' if 
 they had known of it." As it was, the boys had quite a feast 
 talking with the fair ones who came to the cars while we 
 waited, and were very sociable. Nothing of note happened 
 until we reached Detroit, at 9 o'clock p. M. Here we left the 
 cars to ma t rch to the Central Depot, while the train backed to 
 the Junction and came down to meet us there. Here a mistake 
 occurred by which Company C. was left on board the train 
 until the regiment had moved some distance. They were, how- 
 ever, soon missed, and, being notified, after some cursing, 
 hurrying, etc., were brought up to the column. We had hoped 
 to reach Detroit before dark, and it would have been more to 
 the satisfaction of all. As it was, no demonstration on the 
 part of the citizens could be made, A few rockets were 
 fired, and we were met and escorted by the Detroit Light 
 Guard, Capt. Mathews, and the Lyon Guard, G. S. Wormer, 
 through the city and to the depot. "VVe were obliged to wait at 
 the depot until 11 o'clock p. M., when we again got under way, 
 passing through in the night. 
 
 APRIL 23. Daylight found us at Marshall, where we stop- 
 ped half an hour, and drew rations of smoked hams and 
 crackers. At 7 o'clock A. M., moved on, arrived at Kalamazoo 
 at twenty minutes past 8 o'clock A. M., waited one hour for a 
 train which was coming, and then moved on again. We were 
 greeted everywhere by expressions of interest for our welfare 
 and success. Wherever a house was in sight of the railroad, 
 as soon as the inmates saw the " blue coats," the handkerchiefs, 
 hats and bonnets, and, in no few cases, flags, began to 
 wave. At New Buffalo we first came in sight of Lake Mich- 
 igan. The dreary sandhills of this place were strangely in 
 contrast with the scenery which we had been passing all along. 
 The next point of interest was Michigan City, where we arrived 
 at 1 o'clock P. M., and were treated to hot coffee by the barrel.
 
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 Left this place at 2 p. M., and soon entered a broad 
 prairie, the first which many of us had ever seen. "We soon 
 came to the junction of the Illinois Central Railroad, and, 
 taking that railroad, made Kankakee Station just at dark. 
 
 APRIL 24. Morning, made Mattoon, at which place we 
 drew rations of bread and waited a train again. Here we 
 bought all the eatables that we could find at the bakeries, and 
 were not satisfied at that. The prairie, which we had not yet 
 left, was higher and better here. Took the Terra Haute and 
 St. Louis Railroad, run through several small stations, and 
 arrived at Bunker Hill (no hill at all) at 1 o'clock p. M., halted 
 only about twenty minutes. Here we left the prairie and 
 passed through some good farming country. Arrived at 
 Illinois town, opposite St. Louis, at 7 o'clock p. M., marched to 
 the Gladiator, and took our places right wing on the hurri- 
 cane deck, left wing on the middle and lower decks, and the 
 sick in the cabin. We now found that we were not to go to 
 St. Louis, but that an order had been received for us to go to 
 Pittsburg Landing instead. Most of us felt well pleased at 
 the change. "We expected to move next morning at 10 o'clock, 
 but waited for the loading of ammunition, commissary, and 
 quartermaster's stores, until 4 o'clock p. M., when we loosed our 
 hold and were off for the scene of action. While lying at 
 Illinois Town, large numbers of the officers and men visited St. 
 Louis and enjoyed themselves well, Some a little too well, for 
 they were intoxicated with their pleasure or something else. 
 An amusing scene occurred at the boat. A citizen, who was a 
 little " boozy x " not complying with the orders of the 0. D. 
 (Capt. Pierson), and being noisy and disorderly, was ordered 
 ducked in the Mississippi, and he was soon floundering in the 
 river. After soaking in the drink awhile, he was started off, 
 not to come back again under penalty of being left in the river 
 next time. 
 
 While moving down the river we were deeply interested in 
 the scenes constantly presented, ever in new, pleasing, and 
 wonderful variety. The " bluffs," about which so much has
 
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 been written and said, claimed a good share of our attention, 
 and served to shorten the weary hours. 
 
 EXCITEMENT. 
 
 We arrived at Cairo, Illinois, at 12 o'clock and 20 minutes, 
 April 26th. Here exciting rumors said that a fight was going 
 on at Pittsburg Landing at that time ; that boats were being 
 fired into by guerrillas a little above Cairo ; that our whole 
 force was engaged, etc. These reports naturally excited us 
 some, but the river was high and we could keep a good look- 
 out, and we felt as though we were ready for them. Arrived 
 at Paducah, Kentucky, at dark, stopped a short time, during 
 which we heard many and contradictory rumors from the fight 
 which was said to be raging at Pittsburg Landing. Rumor 
 also said that the river above was filled with the dead bodies of 
 drowned soldiers, etc. 
 
 APRIL 27. Weather clear, as it had been most of the time 
 since our starting. Trees leaved out and spring time all about 
 us. A short transition from winter to spring almost summer. 
 Passed a dead body of a soldier floating in the river at half- 
 past 8 o'clock A. M., and a body dressed in citizen's clothes at 
 11 o'clock A. M. At half-past 11 o'clock passed Fort McHenry, 
 now a desolate looking place. Awhile before coming up to 
 the Fort a body of two hundred picked men were placed on 
 the hurricane deck, and all others ordered below. These 
 picked men were to keep a sharp lookout for the rebels, and 
 were prepared to give them a warm reception if they made 
 their appearance. During the night twenty of us were sta- 
 tioned at different points on the hurricane deck at a time, and 
 relieved every hour, to watch for the guerrillas ; but we saw 
 nothing, although we thought we heard some signals. The 
 picked men slept on their arms all night. At 3 o'clock p. M. 
 to-day, a member of Company K. fell overboard, but was soon 
 rescued, a slight ducking being the only disaster. 
 
 APRIL 28. Moved up the river with no ill fortune, passing 
 many interesting, and many desolate scenes. Landed at Ham-
 
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 burg, Tennessee, four miles above Pittsburg Landing, at 6 
 o'clock P. M., and remained on board the " Gladiator " until 
 morning. 
 
 APRIL 29. This morning, when daylight appeared, a mixed 
 mass of Tennessee mud, cavalry men, foot soldiers, mules, 
 transport wagons, ambulances, etc., met our gaze, the whole 
 presenting a most lamentably ludicrous scene. We left the 
 boat at 8 o'clock A. M., and marched toward the front, through 
 mud and water, and over mortar-mixed roads, at times wading 
 almost waist deep. Indeed, our first introduction to marching 
 was marching almost leg deep through a sort of bayou, caused 
 by high water. We thought it rather rough, and, loaded as 
 we were with heavy knapsacks, it proved so, too. We were 
 dressed in new uniform, and, passing by some of the old troops, 
 were complimented on our good appearance, for, besides hav- 
 ing new clothes which made a good appearance, most of the 
 regiment were men of large size, healthy and strong. As we 
 passed along we were greeted often with comments like the 
 following : " Won't wear them big knapsacks long." " You'll 
 drop your fine feathers in a few weeks," etc. We were styled 
 " the band-box regiment." Our knapsacks collapsed soon, as 
 was predicted, and we found that Tennessee mud did not help 
 us to keep clean. 
 
 We marched about five miles and came to higher ground. 
 Bivouacked for the night in a piece of woods where there was 
 plenty of leaves, and felt glad that we had room once more 
 to straighten out, for we found it impossible on the cars or on 
 the boat. 
 
 APRIL 30. A part of our tents came up to-day. There 
 was some excitement about transferring men, for some of the 
 companies were over-full, and were obliged to transfer all 
 above the maximum of those companies not up to a maximum. 
 Kumor said that we should march out to meet the enemy next 
 day, and we were busy making all preparations to be in readi- 
 ness. Reports that our cavalry were constantly driving the 
 enemy, reached camp every few hours.
 
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 MAY 1. Marched five miles to the front, drew up in line of 
 battle, and bivouacked for the night. We were obliged to 
 leave a large amount of commissary stores behind, in charge 
 of a guard, and it was fifteen days before these stores 
 reached us. 
 
 MAY 2. Retraced our march of yesterday for the distance 
 of one mile, and then moved some two miles to the right of 
 where we lay the night previous. This move carried us toward 
 .Farmington, Mississippi. Bivouacked in a hollow in the 
 woods, near a small stream of water. Here sheep, calves and 
 poultry were found, " possessed of secession sympathies," and 
 hence were " confiscated." 
 
 MAY 3. At 10 o'clock A. M. marched with twenty-four 
 hours' rations, and no luggage, save blankets. This day several 
 who were unable to walk were left behind. A rapid march 
 was made, by a circuitous route, nearly to Farmington, Missis- 
 sippi. The rebel pickets were driven back for several miles. 
 The designed reconnoitre being completed, the force fell back 
 a short distance. Our brigade bivouacked in a cornfield three 
 miles in rear of Farmington, having marched sixteen miles. 
 It rained during the night and for two succeeding days, and 
 the cornfield became a mudfield, and the camp was appropri- 
 ately named Mud Camp. Our tents reached us on the 5th, 
 and we pitched them on, or rather in, the mud. Here we 
 remained encamped until the 17th. Were called into line of 
 battle several times on false as well as real alarms. 
 
 MAY 8. March to Farmington ; drove the rebels out of 
 the town after some hot work, and followed them up closely 
 .until they reached a point \vithin two miles of Corinth. Here 
 a masked battery opened upon us and we were under fire some 
 time. The shells flew above and around our regiment, but no 
 harm was done. Some of them come close enough for comfort, 
 however. But the men showed no signs of fear or alarm 
 although this was new business to them. This reconnoitering 
 force was under command of Gen. Payne. Our brigade was 
 commanded by Col. James D. Morgan, 10th Illinois Infantry, 
 our demi-brigade by Col. Lum, and our regiment by Lieut. Col.
 
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 Dickerson. After thus rubbing the noses of the rebs by 
 marching close to their stronghold, the force returned to camp 
 with the loss of but, one killed. Maj. Appleton, belonging to 
 one of the regiments in the command, was struck by a shell and 
 killed instantly. Marched ten miles. 
 
 MAY 9. The enemy repossessed Farmington and made a 
 dash upon our camps, but were repulsed ; still they pressed on 
 us so close that our sick were sent out of camp, and one of 
 our batteries planted close to the hospital. Only two or three 
 of their shells reached or came into our camp. We slept on 
 our arms that night, about one-quarter of a mile in front of 
 the camp. 
 
 MAY 10 AND 11. Sick sent back to Hamburg Landing in 
 ambulances. 
 
 MAY 15. Marched half a mile front and a little to the 
 right of our camp, and formed in line of battle on a hill, expect- 
 ing to have a skirmish, at least, but, after waiting for the 
 enemy two hours, and the danger being over, we returned to 
 camp. 
 
 MAY 17. Marched one and a half miles towards Farm- 
 ington, and laid in a low swamp some three hours, under a 
 broiling sun, and returned to camp disappointed, for we expected 
 some fun sure, this time. At 4 o'clock P. M. we were called out 
 without sound of bugle or drum, and marched to Farmington. 
 Our forces possessed the place and immediately began to 
 fortify. By daylight next morning Farmington was a strong 
 point for the rebs to run against. Marched six miles. 
 
 MAY 18. Notwithstanding we had worked in the trenches 
 all night, we were placed on picket in front to-day. 
 
 MAY 19. Pitched our camp in the village, and on this line 
 our forces remained, without molestation, until the evacuation 
 of Corinth. Picket and camp duties constituted our work here 
 most of the time. 
 
 MAY 21. Regiment called out to aid in supporting the 
 Sharpshooters while they drove in the rebel pickets, as we 
 wished to throw our pickets out further from camp.
 
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 MAY 26. Our regiment on picket. To-day we met with a 
 great loss. Adjt. 8. D. Cowles, who was out on the picket 
 lines, was shot dead by a rebel sharpshooter. When struck, 
 ho threw his hand upon his breast and exclaimed, " I have it 
 here," and fell and expired immndiately. This was a loss we 
 felt could not be replaced. 
 
 MAY 28. Our forces advanced toward Corinth and threw 
 up breastworks. Our works are about one mile in front of our 
 camp. This afternoon three days' rations were ordered and 
 prepared. Something decisive will be done soon, it is thought. 
 Since occupying Farmington, and up to this time, picket firing 
 and some heavy skirmishing has been going on most of the 
 time. 
 
 MAY 30. Rebels blew up their magazines, set fire to what 
 stores remained in Corinth, and skedaddled. Our forces moved 
 immediately in pursuit. The 10th started at 4 o'clock P. M., and 
 moved with the column. Bivouacked some nine miles from 
 Corinth, in an old cornfield, on a side hill. 
 
 MAY 31. Laid in camp until about 11 o'clock A. M., when 
 we were called out with an Illinois regiment to the support of 
 the Sharpshooters, three miles in advance of our bivouac. 
 While here we buried several dead horses and rebels while 
 under fire of the rebel batteries and skirmishers. Had a hot 
 time of it. Marched back several miles and bivouacked near 
 the Mobile and Ohio Eailroad, having marched ten miles. 
 
 JUKE 1. Marched to Rienzi, Mississippi, in the direction 
 of Boonville. We supposed we were bound for Jackson, Mis- 
 sissippi. Bivouacked for the night in an open field, having 
 marched thirteen miles. 
 
 JUKE 2. Marched at 7 o'clock A. M., arrived at Boonville 
 at 3 P. M., having marched ten miles. Here we saw the wreck 
 of rebel property which a cavalry expedition, sent out for that 
 purpose, had burned. 
 
 JUNE 3. Marched with the rest of the command to make 
 a reconnoissance in force in front of Boonville. Found the 
 enemy heavily entrenched some five miles out, and returned
 
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 to camp late at night, tired and hungry, having been ordered 
 back upon double quick. Rations very short, and of poor 
 quality. 
 
 JUNK 4 AND 5. Lay at Boonville. All quiet. 
 
 JUNE 6. Fell in at 1 o'clock p. M., lay on our arms until half- 
 past 4 o'clock P. M., then moved back and to the right of Boon- 
 ville some three miles, and took up a new position. Bivouacked 
 for the night in a fine piece of woods, but the water was very 
 poor and scarce, all we could obtain being that which we found 
 in stagnant pools in the bed of the river. 
 
 JUNE 7 AND 8. Lay still at this bivouac. 
 
 JUNE 9. Ordered to move. Fell out and formed ready for 
 a start, and the order was countermanded. 
 
 JUNE 11. Marched toward Corinth twelve or fourteen miles, 
 bound, as rumor said, for Western Virginia. Very dusty and 
 a great scarcity of water and provisions. 
 
 JUNE 12. Started at light, marched three miles, halted and 
 lay by in the shade until nearly noon, when we moved on, and 
 at night bivouacked near the Mobile and Ohio Eailroad, four 
 and a half miles south of Corinth, near Clear Creek. Marched 
 about twelve miles. Here we heard that the force of which 
 we were a part, were to stay on Clear Creek thirty days, to rest 
 and refresh, and if soldiers ever needed rest and refreshing, 
 we did, for all through the march to Boonville and back it had 
 been hot and dusty, and rations scarce and poor, and even 
 when we stopped we were too tired to care to prepare what we 
 did have to eat. 
 
 JUNE 13. Began clearing up the ground preparatory to 
 pitching tents, with expectation of staying a while. Camp at 
 Farmington broken^up to-dayj and baggage brought up to this 
 place. 
 
 JUNE 15. -Moved camp half a mile northward, in order to 
 get a better encampment. Here we remained until July 20th. 
 We set to work hard, and soon had one of the finest camps I 
 ever saw, but it took a great deal of very hard labor. The 
 underbrush were cut out, and the camp was kept so neatly and 
 thoroughly swept and cleaned that the most fastidious belle
 
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 need not fear dusting her silks in walking all through the regi- 
 mental grounds. It was one of the first duties of the morning 
 to police the whole camp thoroughly. This camp was named 
 Big Springs, from the large springs near it, and from which 
 we obtained water. Bowers were constructed to make more 
 shade than the woods furnished, cellars at hospital and head- 
 quarters were constructed to keep hospital stores and the 
 " eatabilities," and particularly the " drinkeralities" of the field 
 and staff in, and we resorted to all efficient means of keeping 
 " cool." The 4th of July was celebrated in military style by 
 our demi-brigade. A national salute was fired by our guns, 
 and in the afternoon Col. Lum's command was congregated, 
 or massed, at his headquarters, and he read the Declaration of 
 Independence, and appropriate, enthusiastic and patriotic 
 speeches were made by Lieut. Col. Dickerson and Maj. Scarritt, 
 and, save the presence of the ladies, it was all " 0. K." It was 
 " bully," to say the least. 
 
 While remaining here many of our comrades sickened and 
 had to go North to recruit their health in hospitals. Some of 
 them found here their last resting place. 
 
 At last we were called to leave this beautiful camp, which 
 we shall remember with sorrow and pleasure combined. 
 
 JULY 18. Received orders to be ready to move soon. 
 
 JULY 20. Companies E, K, G- and B moved to the railroad 
 and went on the train to Corinth. Eeached luka the nest day, 
 and on the 22d arrived at Tuscumbia, Alabama, their desti- 
 nation. 
 
 JULY 21. The remaining companies marched at 8 o'clock 
 A. M., in the direction of Tuscumbia, Alabama. After march- 
 ing thirteen miles, halting but once, we took dinner. Some of 
 the men chose to carry their knapsaks, but as it was very warm 
 they were soon willing to leave them and trust them to the 
 train. Bivouacked at Burnsville, Mississippi, having made 
 eighteen miles. The men who fell out during the heat of the 
 day and they were many were arriving at all times during 
 the night, and many of them were so completely worn out that
 
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 they did not seek their companies at all, lying down at the first 
 convenient place. 
 
 JULY 22. Marched at 11 o'clock A. M., passed through 
 luka a fine town, celebrated for its mineral springs and 
 bivouacked just beyond it, in an open field. As the train had 
 been delayed and did not come until next morning, we could 
 not pitch tents if we would, and did not have any blankets or 
 overcoats, which are very essential in that country in the nights, 
 which are cold, even in the hottest weather. A heavy rain 
 fell during the night, so that all were thoroughly drenched, 
 and many, on waking, found themselves in pools of water from 
 two to four inches deep. Rations, too, were short. An exam- 
 ple will show. Two Lieutenants (Collins and Wheeler) of 
 Company C., had one biscuit between them for their supper, 
 which they divided and retired to rest. Marched eighteen 
 miles. 
 
 JULY 23. Column moved at 9 o'clock A. M. Marched 
 through a fine country, well wartered, forded Clear and Bear 
 Creeks, and encamped near the Alabama line, having marched 
 twelve or fourteen miles. 
 
 JULY 24. Left camp at 8 o'clock A. M., marched through 
 a beautiful country, mostly planted to corn. Passed a large 
 fountain spring, at which we drank the best water we had 
 tasted since coming to " Dixie." Bivouacked at Little Bear 
 Creek, four miles from Tuscumbia, Alabama, having marched 
 twenty miles. 
 
 JULY 25. Marched at 8 o'clock A. M., companies A and J 
 remaining to guard the bridge at that point, and arrived at Tus- 
 cumbia at 10 o'clock A. M. Here we found the four companies 
 of the left wing, who had come through by rail. Company I 
 left Little Bear Creek at 2 o'clock P. M., and arrived at 
 Tuscumbia at 4 o'clock p. M. 
 
 Company D being detailed to guard a ford and act as 
 .Provost Guard at Florence, four miles out, proceeded thither 
 and entered at once upon their duties. 
 
 JULY 26. Companies F, I, C and H, under command of 
 Lieut. Col. Dickerson, were sent to guard Town Creek bridge,
 
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 fifteen miles east of Tuscumbia. They started at 8 o'clock A. 
 M., and marched to Leighton, where Company I was left to 
 guard a railroad station and water tank. Tire remaining three 
 companies arrived at Town Creek bridge at 6 o'clock P. M. 
 Company I joined them on the morning of the 29th, having 
 marched at midnight from Leigbton. 
 
 Company A remained at Little Bear Creek, and companies 
 E, K, G and B remained at Tuscumbia. 
 
 All passed off pleasantly except at Town Creek, where one 
 or two k inci dents occurred to destroy the quiet of the camp. 
 Still, all agree in saying that the best part of their soldiering 
 in "Dixie," was in Alabama. By trading off rations of 
 which we had plenty and a surplus we could obtain of the 
 negroes everything we needed, at a cheap rate, and melons, 
 peaches, chickens, milk, etc., disappeared with astonishing 
 rapidity. 
 
 TOWN CREEK FALSE ALAKM. 
 
 At Town Creek, on the night of July 31st, there was some- 
 thing of a scare and a run, and, although some seem disposed 
 to find fault, yet, when the facts are known, no blame will rest 
 on any, we think. 
 
 Intelligence, considered reliable, had been received at brig- 
 ade headquarters that the enemy were collecting in the vicinity 
 and threatening our position. Accordingly, Col. Smith, com- 
 manding the brigade, issued General Order No. 18, warning 
 all " to be ready to move at a moment's notice ;" ordering that 
 all baggage not absolutely necessary, be disposed of by 
 destroying or turning over to the proper departments ;" adding, 
 " the utmost vigilance and activity is enjoined upon all in our 
 present position." This order was issued July 30, 1862. On 
 the same day Col. Lum sent the following order to Lieut. Col. 
 Dickerson, at Town Creek :
 
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 B 
 
 TUSCUMBIA, July 30, 1862. 
 
 HEADQUARTERS IOTH REGIMENT MICH. VOLUNTEERS.) 
 
 To LIEUT. COL. DWJKERSON: 
 
 I have received reliable information that there is a large 
 force of infantry, cavalry and artillery forming in your front. 
 Your entrenchments are not sufficiently strong to resist artil- 
 lery. If you should ascertain, from what you consider reliable 
 sources, that an attack in force is to be made on your command, 
 you will retreat towards this point by the road north of the 
 railroad. You will see the necessity of constantly keeping 
 your teams loaded, and your command ready to move at a 
 moment's warning. The cavalry must see to it that you are 
 kept informed of the movements of the enemy, as far as possi- 
 ble. If you should find it impossible to retire in this direction, 
 you will retreat to the north side of the river, and join the 
 forces at this point. A night movement is preferable, as it 
 conceals your direction. Keep me fully informed of every- 
 thing that transpires in your vicinity. If forced to move, it 
 may be necessary to destroy some property. Do so rather than 
 have it fall into the hands of the enemy. Inform the cavalry 
 
 if forced to move. 
 
 CHARLES M. LUM, 
 
 Colonel Commanding. 
 LIEUT. GEO. TURNER, 
 
 Acting Adjt. 10th Regt. Mich. Vols, 
 
 This order was approved by Gen. Morgan. The next day 
 information was received, through two " contrabands " who 
 came in, that a lerge force of the enemy, consisting of cavalry 
 and artillery, were coming down from the mountain on the 
 right. The " contrabands " reported that a rebel Lieutenant 
 entered their master's house, and told him that they had several 
 thousand troops, and were going to make a move that night on 
 our camp. This information \vas no received by Lieut. Col. 
 Dickerson until evening, when he immediately sent out a 
 cavalry force, under competent officers, to reconnoitre and 
 report the strength of the enemy. This force returned at 11 
 o'clock p. M., and reported, that they went near enough to
 
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 make a proper reconnoissance ; that they heard the enemy 
 talking, and saw them stirring about in Ateir camps, and, 
 judging from the extent of ground covered by their camp fires, 
 and from other things, they should calculate that their force 
 consisted of at least ten thousand. Of course it would have 
 been useless for four companies of infantry and two of cavalry 
 to try to resist them. A counsel of company and cavalry 
 commanders was called, and the result was that an immediate 
 move was unanimously decided upon. "We moved through a 
 cornfield to the road, and as it was very dark and muddy, 
 there was no little grumbling and muttering as one after 
 another measured his length in mud and water. 
 
 A squad of cavalry were left behind with instructions to 
 stay until the enemy took possession of the camp, and then 
 come up with the command. If the enemy did not come by 
 sunrise next morning, two only were to come forward and 
 notify JM*t. Col. Lum at that time, the rest remaining. 
 
 The command moved so hurriedly that the officer of the 
 guard (Lieut. Collins), and the guards were left behind. This 
 was on account of the non-commissioned officers having been 
 placed on the picket posts with their men, and hence most of 
 the posts had to be notified by the officer of the guard in 
 person. But they brought up the rear in good order and 
 without confusion. They found some of the men lying by the 
 roadside within two or three miles of " Town Creek," but they 
 were so utterly prostrated that they could not be urged on. 
 Next morning, after one of the most hurried and terrible 
 of forced marches, the cavalrymen brought information that 
 the enemy had moved to Leighton, and burned a water tank 
 and railroad station, and moved away, not visiting our camp 
 at all. A march would immediately have been made back 
 again to " Town Creek," had it not been that the men were 
 utterly unable to do it. As it was, we marched into Tuscum- 
 bia, rested until afternoon, took a train of cars to the bridge, 
 and found all as we left it, save that a good share of the 
 clothing and rations which had been left was gone, but the
 
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 most of this was brought back to us next day by the negroes 
 who had taken pm. 
 
 A BAD INCIDENT. 
 
 "When we had marched six miles out from Town Creek, 
 Peter White, Lieut. Hart's waiter, asked permission to go back 
 and see if he could not find a favorite horse belonging to Lieut. 
 Hart, which could not be found when they left camp. The 
 Lieut, replied no, he must not go. But Peter was so loth to 
 lose the horse that he asked a second time. Lieut. Hart then 
 told him to ask Lieut. Col. Dickerson. He did so, and reluct' 
 antly he was permitted to return, the Lieutenant Colonel 
 furnishing him with a mule to ride. On arriving at Winston's 
 a rich planter, on whose land we were encamped he made 
 known his business, and went on to camp three-quarters of a 
 mile from this house. Winston and his "overseer" ordered 
 horses, and coming up with Peter at camp, proposed to accom- 
 pany him in his search. They learned at camp that a planter 
 (Weims) living three miles from camp, had taken the horse. 
 Peter then crossed the creek, and, accompanied by Winston, 
 Stanley the overseer, and a negro named Jake, who is with the 
 regiment now, set out for Weim's plantation. All proceeded 
 together three-quarters of a mile up the road leading to said 
 plantation, and at this point Peter wanted to turn to the left 
 (east), but was ordered by Winston to turn to the right and 
 recross the creek. Negro Jake winked to Peter and pointed 
 to the left, to indicate that that was the right road. Winston 
 again ordered him to go across the creek, when he began to 
 cry (he was but a mere lad), and said if they were going to 
 take him prisoner all right, but he did not want to be killed. 
 Winston told him he was going to take him prisoner. They 
 then crossed the creek and marched him nearly five miles up 
 the creek, and leaving Jake in the rear, moved on out of sight f 
 and then shot Peter through the head and rolled him down the 
 bank of the creek. Through the information of negro Jake, 
 who accompanied him, and acted as a guide, Lieut. Hart found 
 his remains August 7th. He had his clothes, canteen, haver-
 
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 Back and cup on, jnst as when he left the regiment. As he 
 rolled down the steep bank some twelve ^c fifteen feet, he 
 lodged on a sort of table-land formed by the washing of the 
 creek at high water. Here he lay on his back, but decompo- 
 sition had so far progressed that he could not be moved. The 
 Lieutenant dug earth out of the bank with his hands, and 
 covered him as well as he could with it, then cut some brush 
 and threw over all this being the best that could be done. 
 Peter was an orphan, of Irish descent. No parents will mourn 
 his loss, but his comrades never think of his sad fate but with 
 sorrow. 
 
 This is another of their fiendish acts to record against our 
 enemy. Immediately after committing this crime, Winston 
 sought refuge in the rebel army. 
 
 CONFISCATION. 
 
 Winston's whole plantation, and all his crops, were then 
 declared confiscated, and Capt. Pierson was appointed admin- 
 istrator. This furnished a large addition to our rations, as he 
 had several cows and a large peach orchard full of peaches, 
 to say nothing of the chickens, melons, etc. 
 
 HO! FOB NASHVILLE. 
 
 SEPT. 1. The detachments of the regiment joined at the 
 military ferry on the Tennessee River, and awaited orders. 
 They came next day, and at 8 o'clock A. M. our brigade marched. 
 Our regiment was the rear guard. We marched twelve miles 
 through a good farming country, crossed Shoal Creek and 
 bivouacked for the night in a piece of woods. 
 
 SEPT. 3. Started at daylight and marched eighteen miles 
 by 2 o'clock p. M. No halt was made in all this distance. 
 Passed through Rogersville, a small and apparently very old 
 town, and bivouacked for the night on the bank of Elk River. 
 
 SEPT. 4. Marched at 5 o'clock A. M., forded Elk River, a 
 stream some twenty rods in width, about knee deep, and very 
 rapid, halted at 1 o'clock p. M., having marched twelve miles.
 
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 "We were here within four miles of Athens. As it was reported 
 that the enemy were in some force, a reconnoitering party was 
 sent out to feel ab^ut the place and find the truth of the matter, 
 but there was found to be no danger. 
 
 SEPT. 5. Marched six miles, passing through Athens, and 
 bivouacked two miles beyond the town. Athens is the county 
 town of Limestone county, contains several fine buildings, 
 among which are three churches, a court house, and several 
 hotels. Population about 1,100. It is situated forty miles 
 from Florence, fifteen from Decatur, and one hundred and ten 
 from Nashville, Tennessee. 
 
 SEPT. 6. Marched back as far as Athens, and took the 
 Nashville "Pike," and bivouacked two miles out, in a corn- 
 field. In fifteen minutes after halting, what corn was in the 
 field had been well secured, and the stalks and leaves converted 
 into beds. It takes TJncle Sam's boys to harvest and secure a 
 crop in a hurry. Up to this time the 22d Illinois Infantry 
 was all that had been with us of the 1st Brigade. At Athens 
 we were joined by the balance of that brigade, and the 
 Division was not separated again on their march through to 
 Nashville. 
 
 SEPT. 7. Our regiment formed the advanced guard, and 
 marched at 5 o'clock A. M. The first ten miles was almost an 
 unbroken forest. We then descended into a ravine between 
 mountains high and steep, on either hand, close by the road, 
 for the ravine was very narrow. After marching some distance 
 in the ravine we came to a fine spring, and, as the men were 
 thirsty, a halt was made to drink. As this was a fine place 
 for guerrillas, Col. Lum allowed only one company to go to 
 spring at a time, and then moved immediately on out of the 
 range of the place. Our regiment had moved on and the 16th 
 Illinois, who were next, not taking as much precaution as we, 
 stacked arms and broke for the spring in a body. Just then 
 a band of guerrillas fired a volley of musketry from a hill 
 almost overhead, wounding four of that regiment. The regi- 
 ment reseized their arms and charged furiously up the hill, 
 after having returned the fire, but, upon gaining the top, found
 
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 that the rebels had skedaddled. We marched on and passed 
 through the village of Elkton, encamped, or rather bivouacked, 
 at 4 P. M., having made twenty-eight miles since morning. 
 
 SEPT. 8 Marched at 5 A. M. Our regiment was rear guard. 
 Passed through Pulaski, a town of about 2,000 inhabitants. 
 As the rear of the train was leaving the town it was fired upon 
 by a squad of fifteen or twenty men, apparently citizens, and 
 about 4 o'clock P. M. a force of four or five hundred rebel 
 cavalry made a dash upon our rear, and picked up a few strag- 
 glers only one of our regiment. Marched eighteen miles. 
 
 SEPT. 9. Marched at 5 o'clock A. M. Passed through Lynn- 
 ville, a small town of two or three hundred inhabitants; also, 
 passed through Columbia, a flourishing town of 2,500 inhab- 
 itants, situated on Duck River. As the rear guard were 
 entering the town they were fired upon, killing one man of the 
 42 Illinois Infantry. Bivouacked for that night just north of 
 Columbia. Marched eighteen miles. 
 
 SEPT. 10. When the order came to move, and just as we 
 were falling in, a flour mill which the " blue coats " had kept 
 running all night for their own benefit, was set on fire and 
 burned. As the column moved a body of thirty or forty 
 rebels appeared near the mill, and fired into the train, killing 
 one mule and wounding two or three others, causing consid- 
 erable confusion for a few minutes. The rear gaard returned 
 the fire, and the rebels retreated into a building close at hand. 
 A section of battery opened on the house and killed several of 
 the rebels and routed the rest. Passed through a small village 
 named Spring Hill. Marched eighteen miles. 
 
 SEPT. 11. Advanced guard started at 5 o'clock A. M. 
 Passed through Franklin, a town of 1,000 inhabitants, marched 
 22 miles, and bivouacked within two miles of Nashville, Ten- 
 nessee. Here we laid until the 15th, doing picket duty, then 
 marched into and encamped just south of Nashville. 
 
 HEAVY DUTY SHORT RATIONS. 
 Immediately upon entering the city we begun to fortify it, 
 for it was constantly threatened by the enemy, who were
 
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 hovering about in its vicinity. The river was low, so that no 
 boats could come nearer than Clarksville, and the Louisville 
 and Nashville Eailroad was thoroughly destroyed at several 
 points, so that communication was entirely cut off. Here we 
 remained for months, without receiving any mail (and soldiers 
 had rather go without any other rations than mail rations). 
 In addition to this we could receive no supplies, and what we 
 had was only enough for less than quarter rations to last until 
 communication might be opened ; hence we were obliged to 
 forage on the surrounding country. Guerrilla bands infested 
 the region about the city in all directions, and it was necessary 
 to furnish large guards whenever a forage train was sent out. 
 A section of battery was always in attendance, too. In this 
 way we kept ourselves very well supplied with meat and bread, 
 and forage for our teams ; but coffee, sugar, beans, peas, salt, 
 and candles, were more than short. A strong picket line had 
 to be kept up all around the city, and the duties of picketing, 
 foraging and fortifying were a triple dose. But there was 
 little grumbling, and soon we considered the city was safe 
 from any attack which might be made against it. The enemy 
 continued to grow more and more bold, and many were the 
 nights when our men, tired with hard duty, were called up at 
 12, 1 or 2 o'clock, to fall in on the color line. At last the 
 enemy got so bold that they demanded the surrender of the city. 
 In the meantime our troops were ready and harrassing them at 
 different points. 
 
 OCTOBER 7. The enemy were attacked by our troops wbo 
 marched from Nashville and most gloriously whipped, at 
 Lavergne. Our regiment was not sent out in time to help in 
 the engagement, arriving at the scene of action just after the 
 rebels had surrendered the town. Marched twelve miles. 
 
 Nov. 5. The enemy having planted some batterties on hill* 
 a short distance from the town, commenced shelling our pickets, 
 occasionally throwing a shot nearer town. But our guns on 
 Port Negley (a part of the fortifications we had constructed) 
 soon silenced them. There was a great deal of excitement,
 
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 however, and some anticipated a general attack. Our regiment 
 marched out some three miles and returned without meeting 
 the enemy. 
 
 Nov. 6. All quiet. This evening a large number of men 
 who had been sick in Northen hospitals, and officers who had 
 been absent sick, joined our brigade something like seventy 
 joining our regiment. They had been collecting at Portland, 
 Kentucky, under Maj. S. B. Eaymond, of the 51st Illinois 
 Infantry, and had marched through with Eosecrans' army. 
 Leaving the army nine miles north of Nashville, this body of 
 convalescents marched in. They were known as the First 
 Independent Battalion, Army of the Mississippi, and self-styled 
 " Mackerels." 
 
 Nov. 7. A portion of Eosecrans' army arrived, thus open- 
 ing communication with the North. And now that the Union 
 troops were here in large force, the stars and stripes began to 
 appear in all parts of the city, displayed by citizens. Hereto- 
 fore they had been " few and far between." 
 
 Nov. 8. As communication by railroad was open from 
 Louisville to Mitchelville, thirty-five miles from Nashville, a 
 large train was sent out by our brigade to get rations. Our 
 regiment was sent as train guard. We reached Mitchelville 
 at Night. As there was a rumor in Nashville that Bragg, with 
 all his forces, threatened the town, the 30th Indiana Infantry 
 was sent to occupy our camp this night, and when they left 
 next morning, they took several articles of clothing, cooking 
 utensils, etc., to remember us by(?) we suppose. 
 
 Nov. 9. Marched from Mitchelville towards Nashville, 
 arriving within ten miles of the city that night, having 
 marchd twenty-five miles. "We met no guerrillas, although 
 there were rumors of squads of them in the vicinity of the road 
 we traveled. 
 
 Nov. 10. Eeturned to-day from Mitchelville, after what is 
 generally considered as hard a trip as we ever made, tired and 
 dusty and worn out. But we drew rations of bacon, sugar 
 and coffee, and, after making us some coffee, and frying some
 
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 bacon, and partaking thereof, we felt very much refreshed, for 
 these were luxuries which we had not been used to for a long 
 time. 
 
 Nov. 11. Gen. Negley's and Palmer's Divisions were 
 reviewed to-day by Gen. Rosecrans. The review was said, by 
 those who witnessed it, to be splendid. Maj. Gen. Rosecrans 
 seemed to be glad to see his old troops again, and greeted us 
 warmly. But the review was tough on the 10th Michigan, 
 for we had not been permitted to rest much since our return 
 from Mitchelville. 
 
 Nov. 13. The brigade marched to Stone River crossing, on 
 the Lebanon " Pike," encamped on the left of the road on the 
 bank of the river. We were a long time marching that eight 
 miles, for we had to go out of our way a great deal to avoid a 
 crossing where a bridge had been destroyed. At another creek 
 we had to construct a " dug way " before we could cross. We 
 were stationed here as an outpost, and to build bridges across 
 Mill Creek, five miles out, and Stone River, eight miles out 
 from Nashville. 
 
 Nov. 29. At 2 o'clock P. M. the 60th Illinois, accompanied 
 our regiment, and we started on a three days scout to visit a 
 place known as Baird's Mill, twenty-six miles from our camp. 
 Marched five miles. Made forced marches, and rations were 
 short. 
 
 Nov. 30. Started early and marched rapidly over very 
 rough, new roads. When about two-thirds of the way out, 
 Company B. which formed the rear guard, saw a body of rebel 
 cavalry advancing on them. Capt. Richman, in command of 
 the company, threw his men into line and stood ready to meet 
 them, but they thought it best not to make an attack, for they 
 disappeared. When we arrived at our destination the bird had 
 flown. We found some rebel camps, apparently just deserted, 
 and it is supposed they were a part of Morgan's guerrilla 
 force. A forage train was sent out, in charge of Liet. Levy, 
 with a guard of twenty-five or thirty men. They soon met 
 what appeared to be a large force of rebel cavalry. Lieut. 
 Levy arranged his men as best he could and waited for them
 
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 to advance. They asked who he was. He told them. They 
 said, " for God's sake don't shoot, we are the 4th Michigan 
 Cavalry." At night our men took lumber and made them- 
 selves comfortable places to sleep. Pickets were thrown out 
 and were attacked by the enemy. The cavalry which Lieut* 
 Levy met, and which came by another road, had joined us, 
 were sent out and repulsed the attack. The heaviest of the 
 attack was made on Company G. We sustained no loss, how- 
 ever, and took a few prisoners. 
 
 DEC. 1. Returned to camp pretty well tired out. Consid- 
 ering the condition of the roads, which were very bad, the state 
 of the weather, and the distances marched (twenty-five miles), 
 the expedition to Baird's Mill may be safely set down as a big 
 and hard march. 
 
 DEC. 3. We had a battalion drill, commanded by Capt. 
 Burnett, of Company A. It has been a long time since we 
 have had a battalion drill before. It reminds us of old 
 Camp Thomson times. 
 
 DEC. 8. At 12 o'clock, midnight, we received marching 
 orders, with only two hours notice to be off. The right wing 
 was on duty and some tall hurrying had to be done. We 
 marched toward Nashville as far as Mill Creek, and encamped 
 in a muddy field, where we expected to remain, as our bridges 
 were not completed. Accordingly we had our fireplaces built, 
 our beds constructed, and our camp in good trim by night for 
 occupation. 
 
 DEC. 10. This morning we were finishing some arrange- 
 ments about our camp when we were ordered to be ready to 
 move at 9 o'clock A. M. Marched into Nashville and encamped 
 on our old ground, and again began our old duties of foraging, 
 picketing, etc. One very essential duty was to fall out nearly 
 every night, under arms, on account of some false alarm, " or 
 any other man." 
 
 DEC. 15. Received our pay from Maj. Fell. 
 
 DEC. 31. Our regiment formed part of a guard for an 
 ammunition and provision train to go to Murfreesboro, where 
 Maj. Gen. Rosecrans was fighting the terrible battle of Stone
 
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 River. Guerrilla parties are constantly harrassing his trains 
 of supplies, which have to be sent from Nashville. Yesterday 
 a large train was captured and burned. Marched rapidly 
 twenty miles and rested and took dinner. Saw a great many 
 wounded who had heen brought from the battlefield, About 
 6 o'clock P. M., moved on seven miles and bivouacked on the 
 field where a few hours before our lines had been struggling 
 with the enemy. The dead and wounded were close by and 
 around us. At 2 o'clock next morning we started on the return 
 to Nashville, marched twelve miles and took breakfast, then 
 marched on, arriving in camp at 11 o'clock A. M., having made 
 twenty-seven miles. A few miles of the way most of the men 
 rode in wagons of a train which was coming in. We neither 
 saw nor heard of rebels, but this afternoon a train was attacked 
 and a portion of it captured, and some of the guards were 
 taken prisoner. We shall long remember that New Year's 
 day. This was probably one of the longest marches made 
 since the war broke out being fifty-four miles in thirty-three 
 hours. 
 
 JAN. 2. Col. Lum was presented by the regiment with a 
 fine horse, and Lieut. Col. Dickerson with a splendid sword. 
 Presentation speeches were made respectively by Lieut. Hart 
 and dipt. Richman. Replies were made by the recipients of 
 the gifts. 
 
 JAN. 3. Companies A and D were detailed to form part of 
 a guard for an ammunition and provision train to Murfrees- 
 bqro. The whole guard consisted of a force equal to three 
 regiments of infantry and one of cavalry. The train had got 
 out about seven miles when it was attacked by a force of about 
 3,000 rebel cavalry, under " Wheeler/' They made a dash 
 upon the center of the train calculating to cut it in two. Most 
 of the cavalry guard had passed, but the remaining few, 
 seconded by the infantry, acted with so much promptness that 
 the guerrillas were repulsed. That part of the infantry guard 
 in which companies A and D were was wheeled out into the 
 field or moved out, and, firing into the rebels, sent them 
 skedaddling back to their reserve. Our loss was a cavalry
 
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 Sergeant Major killed, and one man wounnded. Their's was 
 ten killed, and fifteen or eighteen taken prisoners. This was 
 the first time companies A and D had had a chance to fire at 
 the rebels, and they went into it with a will. 
 
 JAN. 25. An aflair of some interest took place on the Nash- 
 ville and Chattanooga Railroad. A guard, detailed from 
 our regiment, were stationed on this railroad, in charge of a 
 construction train. The guard consisted of two corporals and 
 twenty men, commanded by Sergt. Branch (now Lieut. Branch), 
 of Company I. Here is (Sergt. Branch's report of the affair : 
 
 % MILL CBEEK, NASHVILLE AND CHATTANOOGA R. R., > 
 
 JASOABT 27th, 1863. ) 
 
 COLOKEL : 
 
 In accordance with your order, which received this day, I 
 will proceed to write a statement of facts relative to the 
 skirmish which took place near here on the 25th inst. 
 
 The engine, with a number of cars, started in the direction 
 of Lavergne. There were from twenty-five to thirty men on 
 the cars, acting as train guard. In a short time after the train 
 moved I heard firing up the track. Supposing it to be an 
 attack upon the train, I ordered my men to fall in. In three 
 minutes we were moving on a double quick up the track. We 
 came upon a rebel picket (mounted), who ordered us to halt. 
 We replied by sending a number of shots after him. He ran 
 and we saw no more of him. I now ordered twelve men to 
 move forward as skirmishers until they came opposite the 
 train, then rally and move toward the road. The balance of my 
 men moved up towards the track on the right of the skirmishers. 
 When we came within a few yards of the train we could 
 distinctly hear the rebels at work burning the train. Some 
 one halloaed " Tom, hurry up, the devils are burning the 
 train." We were now opposite the train, and I gave the com- 
 mand, rally on the right file. We soon got into line and moved 
 up within range, when we gave them a volley. They jumped 
 from the cars and run for their horses, which were tied to a 
 fence about sixty rods from the train. We gave one yell and
 
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 charged on them, or, I should say, after them, for they had 
 got quite the start of use. We drove them into the woods 
 until we saw at least two companies of cavalry in line, waiting 
 for the car-burners, which were about forty in number. They 
 retreated over a hill and we left them. We now devoted our 
 attention to putting out the iires which they had kindled on the 
 train with rails. Some of the fires had got pretty well to 
 going and one car was partly burned up. After putting out 
 the fires we ran the train into our camp. We captured two 
 horses, with equipments, and several guns. How many we 
 killed I know not. The paroled prisoners, who were captured 
 on the train, say they know we killed two and wounded several. 
 These are the facts, as near as I can state them. 
 
 THOMAS BRANCH, 
 
 Sergeant Company I, 10th Michigan Infantry, 
 Com. Quard to Construction Train on N. $ C. R. 
 
 DUTY AND QUIET. 
 
 After this we had nothing to excite or annoy us more than 
 common duty. All was quiet save occasionally we were called 
 up in the night to stack arms on the color line, and we also 
 received orders to be very vigilant, etc. But these are just 
 commonalities which we don't mind so much since we have 
 learned to be soldiers. Our duty is generally enough to keep 
 us busy, and at times is very arduous. At one time, when a 
 part of the brigade were called out, we had for several days to 
 do the picket duty of three regiments, the right wing relieving 
 each other every 48 hours. 
 
 IN LINE IN TEN MINUTES. 
 
 MARCH 25. Just as most of us were ready to eat our 
 dinner an order came for the regiment to fall in on the color 
 line in ten minutes, with sixty rounds of ammunition. A good 
 many of the men were sleeping, and, although orders had to 
 be given to the separate squads, twenty extra rounds of ammu- 
 
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 nition drawn and distributed to the men, and accoutrements 
 to be put on, the regiment were moving at the end of ten 
 minutes, with colors flying, and in high hopes of finding the 
 rebels this time. But no! when the 10th Michigan go to seek 
 them it has so far been like seeking a phantom vision, which 
 flies ever from you. After marching eighteen miles in six 
 hours, we returned to camp, somewhat weary. After halting 
 and fronting in line of battle, Col. Lum said : " I never felt 
 more like fighting in my life," and proposed, as there was no 
 one to cheer us just then, "that ice give three cheers for the 
 old 10th, always ready in ten minutes." The cheers were 
 given, and three more for Col. Lum, and with a will, too, that 
 showed how we love our Colonel. The Colonel, in the mean- 
 time, rode along the line with raised cap, in acknowledgment 
 of the tribute. The battalion was then dismissed, what the 
 Colonel had said and done having cured the aching feet and 
 weary limbs wonderfully. 
 
 TEN DAYS PICKETING. 
 
 APRIL 7. The most of the brigade were called out again, 
 and the I0th Michigan had to shoulder their garrison duty. 
 The right wing went on picket on the morning of April 
 7th, and the left wing were detailed for train and " down 
 town " guards, and hence there were no troops to relieve the 
 right wing, and they were obliged to remain there until April 
 17th. The left wing, at the same time, was doing other 
 guard duty constantly. 
 
 A FIGHT. 
 
 APRIL 01 A detail of companies H and E being guard on a 
 passenger train to Murfreesboro, met with a sad accident as it 
 was attacked on its return. When the train had passed 
 Lavergne some three miles on its way to Nashville, upon 
 nearing a point of cedars which came up close to the railroad, 
 volley after volley of musketry was poured into the train and 
 guard,- by a body of rebel cavalry in ambush. The train was
 
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 stopped on some account, and the cavalry made great slaughter 
 with the guard. Our boys jumped from the cars and fought 
 until the rebels were almost on to them, and with eight times 
 their number, when they made the best of their way for safer 
 quarters. Lieut. F. M. Vanderberg, of Company E, in com- 
 mand of the guard, was hit at the first volley, but he rallied 
 his men, when he was hit a second, then a third time, when he 
 fell. After he fell the guard fought from whatever cover they 
 could find, until they were nearly surrounded. Our loss, 
 compared with the number of the guard, was great. Out of 
 forty-four guards five were killed, ten wounded, and three taken 
 prisoners. Making a loss of eighteen men. 
 
 LOSS IN COMPANY E. 
 
 Killed Freeman Young, shot through the head; Frank 
 Tacy, shot in the head ; Geo. W. Bartlett, shot in the abdomen; 
 "Win. Jones, shot in the head. Wounded Lieut. Vanderburg, 
 mortally, in abdomen, shoulder and hip; Sergt. Chapman, 
 mortally, head ; James Murphy, mortally, abdomen ; Sergt. J. 
 M. Corrington, forehead, wrist and finger tip ; Patrick Lane, 
 hips ; Robert Pigne, foot ; Urias Pigne, hips and hand ; John 
 Harris, thigh, slightly. Prisoner Peter O'Neil, paroled. 
 
 LOSS IN COMPANY H. 
 
 Killed Benj. Wallace, shot in the head. Wounded John 
 Lashbrook, hip; David Henry, thigh. Prisoners Win. G. 
 Harris, Miron M. Hungerford. Both escaped without being 
 paroled. 
 
 Lieut. Vanderburg telegraphed immediately for his father, 
 who arrived a few days before he died. His death occurred 
 on the 18th. His remains were taken home by his father. 
 
 Sergt. Chapman, who was hit in the head (the ball pene- 
 trating the skull), was insensible until he died, on the 14th. 
 James Murphy lived but two days, dying on the 12th.
 
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 EXECUTION OF A DESEETEE. 
 
 After the above sad occurrence nothing happened to destroy 
 the monotony of camp life except rumors of moving, until 
 
 MAY 15. At his time it became the duty of the regiment 
 to execute one of their number. Julius Milika, of Company 
 E, was tried by a general court-martial, and convicted of 
 desertion. The case was an aggravated one, as he had deserted 
 several times, and from different regiments. He was found 
 in Louisville, Kentucky, by accident, as it were, arrested, and 
 brought to his* regiment in irons, shut up in prison until he had 
 his trial, and was sentenced " to be shot dead." The sentence 
 to be carried out May 15th, 1863. The detail of twelve men 
 to perform the execution, was made from our regiment. It 
 was as follows : 
 
 Harrison H. Wheeler, Lieutenant commanding Detail. 
 
 Stephen Moore, of Company D, Sergeant. 
 James Atherton, Co. D, Morgan D. Mercer, Co. F, 
 
 Wm. Westbrook, Co. B, Marion M. Grow, Co. G, 
 
 John Clark, Co. C, Abram Harris, Co. H, 
 
 Charles Sissman, Co. D, Archie Madison, Co. H, 
 
 Eugene Chase, Co. E, Primins Klock, Co. I, 
 
 Luther Allen, Co. E, Thomas Holton, Co. K. 
 
 Before the regiment moved out to witness this sad scene, 
 and at the time the detail received their guns, which had been 
 loaded by the Adjutant, Col. Lum addressed the detail in an 
 earnest, feeling manner, explaining the necessity of so painful 
 a duty, and closed by asking them to have mercy enough on 
 their comrade to take cool, deliberate aim at his heart. 
 
 All the troops in the division off duty were required to be 
 present. At half-past 10 o'clock A. M. the troops began to 
 assemble in a large green field west of the city, which had been 
 selected as the place for the execution. Milika's grave was 
 dug by his comrades. The troops were formed in three fronts 
 of a hollow square, with the grave in the centre. A lone tree 
 stands close to his grave, and marks his last resting place. At
 
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 a few minutes before 12 o'clock the ambulance containing 
 Milika and his coffin, drove slowly into the inclosure and up 
 towards the grave. It was strongly guarded with cavalry. 
 When Milika alighted he was recognized by his comrades, and 
 hia calmness made our -hearts but beat the sadder. He shook 
 hands with the officers and then they all retired, leaving only 
 the Chaplains to talk and pray with him. He sat down on his 
 coffin while prayer was offered, and when these ceremonies 
 were ended, he waved an adieu with his hand to his comrades, 
 and, laying his hand upon his breast, said, " comrades, aim here, 
 farewell." The bandage was then placed over his eyes, and 
 he sat very erect, giving a good chanee to the detail to do its 
 duty. Then, as the commands were given, we saw the guns 
 brought to a shoulder. Ready aim then every heart was 
 still not a breath stirred the silent air, and all at once burst 
 forth the volley. We knew that the men had remembered what 
 the Colonel said to them, for we heard, as it were, but one gun, 
 and Julius Milika was no more. He fell backward over his 
 coffin, and died without a struggle. All six of the balls hit 
 him, five of them in the breast. May we never be called upon 
 to perform another so painful a duty. May Milika's fate be a 
 sufficient warning to save all from that terrible end. 
 
 JUNE 7. Late in the evening an order came for the regi- 
 ment to be ready to move the next morning early, and, until 
 near midnight, all was stir and confusion, getting camp and 
 garrison equipage packed ready for transportation. This 
 order was not received with as much good grace as most 
 orders to move are by our regiment. For this there were 
 several reasons : 1st. We had been here a long time and had 
 begun to think may be that we had a right to stay a long 
 time yet. 2d. We had just got our camp in the best of order, 
 having "stockaded" the tents with brick and laid brick floors 
 in most of them, a thing which we had neglected all winter and 
 spring, expecting to " move soon." 3d. Most of the members 
 of the regiment had formed acquaintances with the people of 
 Nashville, and the result had been, in many instances, that 
 very strong attachments had been formed, and, indeed, several
 
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 of the soldiers had married there. 4th. The officers bad, 
 several of them, sent home and had their wives come to 
 Nashville, and they were very loth to part with them again so 
 soon. 
 
 JUNE 8. Early in the morning surplus stores were turned 
 over, and all was ready for the move still, we all hoped the 
 order would be countermanded. In fact, strong influence was 
 said to be at work, both military and civil, to get it counter- 
 manded. The good bye visits to their " new homes " had 
 been made by the soldiers, and the partings 
 
 " Such as read the life from out young hearts." 
 
 all made, when lo, here comes the countermand. Again the 
 camps were put in shape, and we went to work to live again. 
 Still, we could not expect to stay long, for it was well known 
 that our General (Morgan), or at least believed, was at work to 
 get his brigade ordered to the front. 
 
 JUNE 11. The brigade was reviewed by Gen. R. S. Gran- 
 ger, commanding the forces at this post, at 4 o'clock this p. M. 
 
 JUNE 16. We received two months pay from Uncle Sam, 
 and the usual amount of excitement consequent on such addi- 
 tions to " pocket change " was prevalent in camp during the 
 afternoon, and late at night. 
 
 JUNE 21. A man, supposed to be a spy, was shot by 
 Corpl. Kichmond, of Company C, while he was attempting to 
 get away from him, as he was detailed to take him from the 
 picket line to the headquarters of the post. This produced 
 considerable excitement, some condemning and others approv- 
 ing. The Corporal was commended for it by the General 
 commanding the post. 
 
 JUNE 26. Gov. Blair, of Michigan, visited us to-day. The 
 regiment was formed in hollow square, on the parade ground, 
 and the Governor made us a short speech, full of encourage- 
 ment. He had been on a trip through the Army of the Poto- 
 mac and our own army, to visit Michigan regiments. He said 
 our regiment was as large as some whole brigades in the Army 
 of the Potomac, and thought we were ready and willing to do
 
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 whatever we were called upon to do. He said Michigan was 
 proud of her troops, as she had reason to be, and that they 
 had always discharged every duty assigned them with honor. 
 
 We were glad to see our Governor, and were encouraged 
 by his words, and we believe he is heart and soul in the work 
 of crushing the rebellion. 
 
 JUNE 29. Three companies of the regiment were ordered 
 to relieve a like number of the 2d Brigade, who were guarding 
 " contrabands," and the right wing was ordered to remain 
 on picket until further orders. Fortunately it was only two 
 days that this duty was to be performed. 
 
 JULY 4. The companies which were not on duty had 
 " dinners," the money for the purchase of which was donated 
 by the officers of the regiment. The Nashville markets were 
 well stocked with soldiers that morning from the " 10th," and 
 "greenbacks" were not used stintingly, either. Some rich 
 dinners was the result of the effort, and this showed that 
 soldiers do know how to cook as well as eat, if they have half 
 a chance. Those companies who were on duty postponed their 
 dinners a day or two. At some of the dinners, speeches were 
 made by the field as well as line officers, and everything went 
 off, as " dixie " had it, " right pert." 
 
 JCLY 6. Received two months pay from Uncle Sam, by the 
 hand of Maj. Sperry, Paymaster for our brigade. 
 
 JULY 17. The forces at this post, except those who were on 
 duty, were reviewed by Maj. Gen. Rosecrans. The review was 
 an interesting one. All felt an interest to do " their best," as 
 " Rosy " was to be the reviewing officer. The General express- 
 ed his entire satisfaction at the appearance of the troops. He 
 was received with a hearty welcome by one and all, and the 
 Army of the Cumberland will always venerate and esteem Gen. 
 Rosecrans. 
 
 JULY 18. Received notice that we would move soon, and 
 accordingly began preparations. 
 
 JULY 19. Busy all day, preparing to march in the morn- 
 ing. Again the good byes had to be repeated, and this time it 
 was in good earnest.
 
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 JULY 20. Regiment marched out early, just after day- 
 break, and there was almost as much solicitude expressed by 
 the friends of soldiers considering the numbers as when we 
 left Flint. Many affecting, as well as ludicrous scenes, were 
 enacted. It was surprising to see how many anti-union and 
 demi-rebel persons had smothered their sentiments and swal- 
 lowed their indignation for " Yankees " so much as to form 
 so strong attachments. 
 
 Just outside of the town the whole brigade was collected 
 and moved on. The day was very warm and we suffered 
 considerable with the heat. As we were not used to inarching 
 it was the worse for us. Marched seventeen miles and a half 
 and bivouacked in a clover field, near good water. It rained 
 considerable during the night. 
 
 A member of the 10th Illinois Infantry committed suicide 
 in the afternoon, by blowing his brains out with his musket. 
 He said he was tired of " soldiering." 
 
 JULY 21. Marched to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a distance 
 of twelve miles and a half, which we made by 11 o'clock and 
 forty minutes. Made camp about a quarter of a mile north of 
 the Lebanon " Pike." During our stay here we fixed up very 
 comfortable and pleasant quarters considering that we had noth" 
 ing but " dog tents " for covering. The rebel camps were 
 stripped of lumber as were also the former camps of our 
 own troops and appropriated to our own use. The regiment 
 was drilled some here while the weather was very warm. 
 For instance, August 14th, when the regiment started for the 
 drill ground the thermometer showed ninety -six deg. Fah. 
 in the shade, and in the sun the mercury rose to one hundred 
 and six deg. Fah. 
 
 Our duty here was lighter than it had been at Nashville, 
 for, the latter part of the time there we were on picket duty 
 two days and off two, while here it was about one day in six. 
 
 AUG. 18. We received orders to march to Columbia, Ten- 
 nessee, and the day was mostly spent in preparing to march 
 next morning.
 
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 AUG. 19, As our transportation, which had been sent to 
 Nashville for forage, had not yet returned, we could not start 
 this morning. They did not arrive until 10 o'clock A. M., and, 
 as some of the horses had to be shod, and other matters had to 
 be attended to, so that we did not get started until 4 o'clock 
 p. M., and yet, unused as we were to marching, we made thir- 
 teen and a half miles that afternoon, to a point opposite Fos- 
 terville. The country over which we passed was sterile and 
 rocky, growing but little save a few stunted cedars. The only 
 water we could obtain was stagnant and brackish. The 
 men were very tired as our march had been rapid. 
 
 AUG. 30. Marched fifteen miles, to a point three and a 
 half miles beyond Shelbyville. Just beyond Shelbyville the 
 regiment was halted in fact the brigade halted and, as it waa 
 on the bank of Duck River, and the men being very warm and 
 dusty, many of them went in swimming. To-day many of 
 them gave out on account of sore feet. One man fell by sun- 
 stroke, and others had to fall out on account of the heat 
 Water was scarce, too. Most of the country to-day was quite 
 good, and we passed several fine farms in the vicinity of Shel- 
 byville. Made bivouack at 5 o'clock p. M. 
 
 AUG. 21. Started at 5 o'clock A. M., marched seventeen 
 miles, to within a mile of Lewisberg, where we arrived at 1 
 o'clock P. M. Bivouacked in a cedar grove on the right of the 
 road. Most of the regiment pitched tents. A heavy rain 
 came on about half-past 3 o'clock p. M., wetting those who had 
 not got their tents pitched, most piteously. Two large corn- 
 fields close by were entirely stripped of corn, and the way 
 mutton, chickens, etc., had to suffer was a caution to disloyal 
 quadrupeds and feathered bipeds. The boys said " they were 
 not going to run the risk of them great fat sheep biting them, 
 and, after they had killed them, it wasn't right to throw them 
 away." Hogs, too, were accused of being possessed with 
 fighting principles, and hens and chickens who wouldn't " crow 
 for the Union" were declared "secesh." 
 
 AUG. 22. Marched at 5 o'clock A. M. Most of the road 
 was very rough, and in some places almost impassable, OB
 
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 account of the mud. Marched eighteen miles and bivouacked 
 within six miles of Columbia. This forenoon the 16th and 
 60th Illinois regiments joined us. Heretofore the 10th Illinois 
 was all that had been with us. Just at night four guerrillas 
 were captured by our advance. It was reported that they 
 were trying to burn a bridge at Fountain Mills, over which we 
 were to pass. We had expected to have met with more such 
 before this time. Our bivouac was near Fountain Mills. Some 
 corn, fowls, etc., were " confiscated." 
 
 AUG. 23. The brigade marched through Columbia and 
 encamped about half a mile beyond the town. What few 
 rebels occupied the town skedaddled in the morning. Not a 
 Union flag was flying in all the town, and the people received 
 us in the coolest manner possible. While some looked sur- 
 prised others wore vexed countenances, and still others looked 
 as though they would liked to have murdered us. Now and 
 then, to be sure, amid the disappointed crew, you would see 
 the merry sparkle of an eye which told what the heart dared 
 not utter in any other way. " By the " contrabands " we learn- 
 ed as soon as the people found the " Yankees " were coming 
 they closed their houses of worship and the congregations 
 hurried home. 
 
 Our regiment did not pitch camp, as four companies, A, F, 
 G and B, were detailed as Provost Guard, and it was thought 
 the remainder of the regiment would be put upon some 
 other than ordiaary duty. Here we expected to remain for 
 some time, and promised ourselves we should do something 
 towards converting the inhabitants to " Yankee " faith. But 
 our destiny was not to remain. 
 
 The town of Columbia is supplied with water by a strange 
 method, and one which I can not expect to describe under- 
 standingly. Suffice it to say, it is by means of a force pump, 
 worked by a water power which is obtained by means of an 
 undershot water wheel being placed in Duck River, more than 
 one-fourth of a mile from the pump. The motion is commu- 
 nicated from the crank of the water-wheel to the pump, by a 
 continuous lever, which is composed of wooden rods or poles,
 
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 spliced together for the whole of this distance. In the dis- 
 tance the motion is changed at right angles twice once at 
 the river bank, from a perpendicular to a horizontal, and once 
 near the spring where the pump is placeed. The lever which 
 connects the pump with the water wheel is carried over very 
 rough ground, now suspended by chains from poles set over 
 it in the shape of an inverted V, again resting only on top of 
 a cross bar placed across two uprights, resting on the ground, 
 and still again resting on a rock. Indeed, the kinds of sup- 
 ports were about as various as the number, and they were 
 placed at a distance of about every fifteen feet for the whole 
 distance, and there that lever worked, back and forth, night 
 and day, doing a valuable service to the town, with but a trifle 
 of expense, and nest to no care. The whole machine was very 
 rude and elicitad a great many remarks and queries from the 
 soldiery, who would have thought it nothing very strange if 
 they had seen it North, but to find such ingenuity displayed in 
 Tennessee, was a " stumper." 
 
 AUG. 25. Moved a little nearer town, and began pitching 
 camp, and before night had a respectable looking, camp, with 
 comfortable quarters, in an advanced stage of completion, 
 when lo ! here comes an order to march " to-morrow morning,' 
 with all the rations we could transport, and one hundred and 
 twenty rounds of ammunition per man. 
 
 AUG. 26. Moved out of camp at 2 o'clock P. M. We were 
 delayed on account of drawing rations and ammunition. We 
 marched eight and a half miles and bivouacked in a piece of 
 woods on the left of the road. 
 
 AUG. 27. Marched at 5 o'clock A. M. Eeached Lynnville 
 at half-past 8 o'clock A. M. Passed through Pulaski at 4 
 o'clock P. M. Many of the buildings were burned. The inhab- 
 itants seemed somewhat surprised to see so many "blue 
 coats" in their town. We bivouacked one mile beyond (or 
 south), of Pulaski. making a march of twenty-three and one- 
 half miles. 
 
 AUG. 28. Marched eighteen miles, which took us some five 
 miles south of Elkton, Tennessee, and very near the Alabama
 
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 line. Captured a few guerrillas and several hundred pounds 
 of bacon, which was intended for the "rebels." Our camp this 
 night was close to where the brigade was fired upon by the 
 guerrillas last year, when marching through the same " gap " 
 towards Nashville. Encamped near one of the large springs 
 for which Northern Alabama is so famous. This was very 
 comfortable, for water had been scarce on the march for the 
 last two days. 
 
 AOG. 29. Marched at 6 o'clock A. M. Reached a point two 
 and one-half miles north of Athens, Alabama, at 11 o'clock A. 
 M. Here we halted until Gen. Morgan went ahead and looked 
 out a camping ground. Went through the town at half-past 2 
 o'clock P. M., and made camp about a quarter of a mile south, 
 having marched sixteen miles. 
 
 AOG. 31. We moved our camp a little more to the south- 
 west of, and nearer the town. Received orders to march in 
 the mornrng. 
 
 SEPT. 1. Marched early for Huntsville, Alabama, distant 
 twenty-five miles, which we reached and marched through 
 about 5 o'clock P. M. Made camp, or, rather, bivouacked, 
 about three-quarters of a mile east and south of the town. 
 This is conceded by all to tte the most lovely and picturesque 
 town we have seen in all the South. The streets are clean 
 'and well laid out, the inhabitants looked cheerful and intelli- 
 gent, and greeted us with as hearty a welcome as could be 
 asked in so southern a town. We were hopeful that we might 
 stay here some time, and, indeed felt sure we should, but again 
 we were deceived. Our destination seems ever on. To.day's 
 march was twenty-six miles, mostly through uncultivated, and 
 much of it wild land. 
 
 SEPT. 2. Marched to Brownsville, a little place on the 
 bank of Flint River, Alabama, situated on the railroad which 
 runs from Stevenson to Huntsville, distant from Huntsville ten 
 miles. The road over which we marched was exceedingly rough 
 and monotonous, so that many thought that that ten miles was 
 harder than the twenty-six of the day previous. A telegraph 
 operator detached the wires and in a few minutes we had
 
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 communication with Gen. Rosecraus. Mail reached us by 
 cars, which came from Stevenson. This was only the third 
 mail which we had received since leaving Murfreesboro. 
 Here again we commenced building quarters, expecting to 
 stay some time. This camp was known as Camp at Flint 
 River, Alabama. 
 
 SEPT. 4. Marched in the direction of Stevenson, Alabama. 
 Started at half-past 12 o'clock p. M., marched eleven miles and 
 bivouacked at half-past 4 o'clock 'p. M. just north of the Hunts- 
 ville and Stevenson Railroad. The country over which we 
 passed wns very hilly. 
 
 SEPT. 5. Started at 5 o'clock A. si. The country was still 
 rough and hilly. After marching twenty miles made camp at 
 4 o'clock P. M., at Larkinville, Alabama. Here we found some 
 rabid " secesh." Sweet potatoes, and geese, and " fresh" of all 
 kinds suffered some. Several of our sick were sent through 
 on the cars. 
 
 SEPT. 6. Started at 4 o'clock and forty-five minutes A. M., 
 passed through Scottsville at 7 o'clock A. M., and reached 
 Belle Fonte 10 o'clock and twenty-five minutes, making thirteen 
 miles in five hours and forty minutes, over a rough country 
 and very bad roads, Near Belle Fonte the country was less 
 rough. Here we found the town entirely deserte 4 d except by 
 two or three families. Gen. Bragg told the inhabitants when 
 he retreated that the Yankees would close the houses as fast 
 as they came to them, and burn them, inmates, contents and 
 all. By this piece of worse than scandal he induced all who 
 could, to follow him across the Tennessee River. Large libra- 
 ries were scattered upon the floors of deserted buildings, and 
 pianos left to the tender mercies of the soldiers. There were 
 many nice books carried away from that town by our men. 
 We bivouacked near another of those famous springs of North- 
 ern Alabama. Again the farmers of that section suffered loss 
 in fresh meats and vegetables. We think the Russell House, of 
 Detroit, could not have furnished a greater variety than did our 
 camp that night. 
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 SEPT. 7, We started at 5 o'clock A. M. and marched slowly, 
 halting and resting several times. Twice we had to ford a 
 stream of water of considerable size. The roads were very 
 dusty, as they had been for two days past. As the road lay 
 through woods where no wind could come, the dust rose in 
 such masses as to nearly smother those who were marching in 
 the ranks. It is literally true that many times a man could 
 not be seen at a distance of twelve or fifteen feet, any more 
 than in the darkest night that ever settled upon this mundane 
 sphere. We reached Stevenson at half-past 2 o'clock p. M., 
 marched some distance beyond the town, and encamped in an 
 open field, near a small stream. Stevenson is a war-stricken 
 place indeed. We have not seen a more desolate, woe-begone 
 town since our first soldiering, and, indeed, never anywhere its 
 equal. It is literally killed and needs a resurrection before it 
 can thrive again. Marched fourteen miles. 
 
 SEPT. 8. Companies A, F, I, E and B were detailed to-day 
 as Provost Guard in Stevenson. Company H was sent out on 
 the railroad four miles to guard Widow Creek bridge. 
 
 SEPT. 10. Company H returned to-day from Widow Creek 
 bridge. 
 
 SEPT. 11. Company G detailed on Provost Guard duty at 
 Stevenson, as the five companies already there were not enough. 
 The remaining four companies moved camp into the woods 
 and put up comfortable quarters. Heretofore they had been 
 expecting to be detailed on some guard duty or to march, and 
 had put up no quarters. 
 
 SEPT. 17. Received pay by Paymaster Maj. Sperry. 
 
 SEPT. 20. This afternoon we received orders to be ready 
 to move at 8 o'clock the next morning. About dark we were 
 ordered to be ready to march at 1 o'clock, instead of 7 o'clock 
 A. M. 
 
 SEPT. 21. We started at 2 o'clock A. M. for Bridgeport, 
 Alabama. It was very dark and dusty, and although the road 
 lay through woods, and in many places was rather blind, we 
 were fortunate enough to keep it all right, and arrived at 
 Bridgeport at 6 o'clock and fifteen minutes A. M., having
 
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 marched thirteen miles. Crossed the river and encamped on 
 the island north of the railroad. Hero we remained until Oct. 
 1st. This was very unhealthy, and many became sick here 
 who had never been sick before, and our number of men for 
 duty was getting less every day. Several exciting rumors 
 were put in circulation of the enemy being about to make a 
 demonstration against that point, and we threw up fortifica- 
 tions on the border of the island. 
 
 SEPT. 26. Company G was detailed as guard to accompany 
 some artillerymen who were to take two 32-pounder Parrott 
 guns to Chattanooga. They went up the Sequatchie Valley 
 as far as Anderson's Cross Roads, and then climbed up the 
 mountain.. In ascending the mountain there are several short 
 turns to be made, where not more than two teams can draw at 
 all, and here the men were obliged to draw these large pieces 
 of ordnance by hand, and they were liable to be surprised at 
 moment by bands of guerrillas which were infesting the moun- 
 tain near by. But, after much hard toiling, on short (yes, 
 more than short) rations, the huge guns were transported across 
 the mountain and safely landed at Chattanooga. But in going 
 down into the " gulch " about half way across the mountain, 
 as well as down the side of the mountain towards Chattanooga, 
 the guards were obliged to Jiold them back by ropes attached 
 to them. They returned by another route, just in time to 
 avoid a raid which was made by the rebels and by which they 
 destroyed a great deal of property. The poultry, hogs, sheep, 
 etc., of the country were confiscated in large quantities, or the 
 boys must have starved. They were highly complimented by 
 Gen. Rosecrams for the dispatch with which they performed 
 the work assigned them. The company returned to Bridge- 
 port, which they reached October 4th, three days after the 
 regiment had left. 
 
 OCT. 1. It had been raining nearly all day and the night 
 previous, and just at night an order came for the regiment to 
 march immediately to Jasper, as a force of rebel cavalry had 
 come upon our supply trains near there and were making sad 
 havoc. The roads were full of running water, to say nothing
 
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 of the mud which had been cut up and worked up to the depth 
 of from six to eighteen inches. The regiment started just 
 after dark (and it was dark, too), and the rain still poured, still 
 on we struggled, over rocks, and roots, and through mud, 
 until we were all exhausted. Shoes were lost and clothes 
 torn and spoiled, as one after another measured his length in 
 a puddle of the yellow clay. At length, covered with mud 
 from head to foot, and wet to the skin, tired and exhausted, we 
 halted within five miles of Jasper, until daylight, having 
 made seven miles, and it seemed as though it was twice that 
 number. 
 
 OCT. 2. Marched at half-past 7 o'clock A. M., and arrived 
 at Jasper at 10 o'clock A. M. After leaving Jasper we received 
 orders to keep a sharp lookout on our right, where a ridge of 
 mountains rose from near the road, as it was supposed a band 
 of guerrillas was hovering in that region. We had orders, 
 also, to load our guns and increase the number of cartridges 
 per man, which being done, we moved on, but met with no 
 interruption, and bivouacked nine miles beyond Jasper, in a 
 northeasterly direction. Made fourteen miles. 
 
 OCT. 3. Started at 6 o'clock A. M., and, after marching five 
 miles, came to where the rebels had been burning a supply 
 train of ammunition, clothing and rations, which were being 
 sent to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Marched five miles further, 
 finding ruins of wagons and army stores burning every little 
 distance. Some three hundred Government wagons and their 
 loads of supplies were this time destroyed by Forest and his 
 thievish band. Large amounts of sutler's stores were also 
 destroyed. Encamped at Anderson's Cross Roads, Tennesse, 
 having marched ten miles or, we should more properly have 
 said, bivouacked, for there were no tents at all, except two or 
 three " dog tents," which some of the boys had " toted " on 
 their backs. Fortunately, there was plenty of straw and corn- 
 stalks close at hand, and huts, such as only the Army of the 
 Cumberland could improvise, sprung up like magic, and, 
 although the weather was cold and stormy, we were compara- 
 tively comfortable. Fences disappeared from the surrounding
 
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 country in proportion as huts appeared, and hogs, sheep and 
 cattle, with a good sprinkling of poultry, helped to splice out 
 our short rations. 
 
 OCT. 6. The camp and garrison equipage was ordered up 
 from Bridgeport, and reached the camp about 5 o'clock P. M., 
 the next day (Oct. 7th), and we immediately set about prepar- 
 ing comfortable quarters and fortifying our position. A line 
 of breastworks was thrown up close by our camp, and a long, 
 irregular line of brush and small trees piled up through the 
 open fields, to break a cavalry charge if one should be made, 
 as some thought it might be, for it was rumored that Forrest 
 was still hovering about. All the lumber in the vicinity soon 
 found its way into our camp, and in a few days very commo" 
 dious quarters were erected, and we expected, or at least hoped? 
 we might stay some time. Our camp was near the bank of 
 the Sequatchie River, in a very pleasant valley, with the Wal- 
 dron Kidge on one side, and a smaller one on the other. Our 
 duty consisted in picketing and helping trains up the moun- 
 tain. The people of Sequatchie Valley were very ignorant 
 and seemed to possess no other ambition than to own slaves 
 enough to raise crops which would, suffice to keep them from 
 one year to another. Thrift and enterprise were entirely 
 absent. Here was a rich tract of land, a good fruit country, 
 and yet scarcely a fruit tree of any kind. No schools, and 
 many of the inhabitants who had reached the ages of eighteen 
 or twenty years, had never been outside of the valley, which 
 was in most places less than one mile and a fourth in width, 
 and scarcely exceeding two miles at any point. One family 
 being asked if they had a time piece, replied no ! and asked 
 of what use it would be to them, as none of them could tell 
 the time by it. The oldest of their number was not less than 
 sixty years. Some of them did not know what tea or coffee 
 was at least so they asserted. There were some exceptions 
 to this low state of intelligence, of course, and some families 
 were quite respectably situated and well educated, but they 
 were few.
 
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 OCT. 18. Received orders to march immediately, with no 
 luggage save what the men carried with them. A few teams 
 went to carry rations and ammunition. Marched at 11 o'clock 
 A. M. Some were out getting lumber to improve their quarters, 
 but they threw down their loads after carrying them a long 
 way, and cheerfully donned the habiliments of war, and, in a 
 cold, unpleasant rain, marched on. "We moved up the valley 
 nine miles and bivouacked at the foot of "VValdron Ridge, at 
 what is known as Barnett's Gap. It was rainy all day, and as 
 the roads had been softened by previous rain, it was very slow 
 work moving up the valley. The 60th Illinois Infantry and the 
 10th Wisconsin Battery accompanied us. 
 
 OCT. 19. Started up the mountain at half-past six o'clock 
 A. M. The mountain road was so very muddy and cut up with 
 trains passing, that we were all day in rising the mountain, a 
 distance of only three miles. The battery teams were almost 
 wholly useless, as they were entirely inadequate to move the 
 guns up the terrible road. Long ropes were attached and we 
 were ordered to help drag them out of the mud. So at it we 
 went with a desperate will, and with a sturdy heigh, ho ! out 
 they came, and in this way we moved slowly 'along. Officers 
 as well as men catching hold of the ropes and lifting with a 
 determined will. Certainly there were some who feared to soil 
 their delicate hands or spot their uniforms, but let it be remem- 
 bered that the soldiers mark a!l such, and will not forget them- 
 Just at night we reached the top of the mountain, and a 
 pitiable looking set we were, covered with mud from head to 
 foot, and almost exhausted. We might easily have been mis- 
 taken for a lot of " butternuts," the mud having effectually 
 changed the color of our uniforms. 
 
 OCT. 20. Started at half-past 6 o'clock A. M., and, after 
 going about six miles, found we could not descend the moun- 
 tain by the road we were traveling, on account of large wagon 
 trains coming up, and the mountain road not being wide 
 enough to admit of passing. So we marched back a mile and 
 a half and took another road. In descending the mountain 
 the road was so steep and rocky that it was found impossible
 
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 for the battery teams to hold back enough to steady the guns, 
 and again the ropes were attached to the carriages, and we 
 helped to ease the " critter " down. Every once in a while 
 the carriage came to a place almost perpendicular, and, in spite 
 of the combined efforts of teams and soldiers, down it would 
 go, shoving the teams ahead of it and dragging the men hold 
 of the ropes into the mud with no more care than as though 
 Uncle Sam didn't have to pay us thirteen dollars per month, 
 and the unlucky ones, who happened to get well "jerked," 
 would pick themselves up, and, with a " here's your mule," or 
 " plumb battery," or " that's what's the matter," grab the rope 
 again, resolved to give it another trial. These are scenes at 
 the same time deplorable and laughable. Marched ten miles 
 and bivguacked in Tennessee Valley. 
 
 OCT. 21. Started at half-past 6 o'clock A. M., and marched 
 through rain and mud to Dallas, Tennessee, on the bank of the 
 Tennessee River, some thirteen miles above Chattanooga. We 
 reached Dallas at 11 o'clock A. M. Had one of the heaviest 
 thunder storms we have ever experienced. The distance 
 marched to-day was nine miles. While in camp at this place 
 rations were very short as high as 25 and even 50 cents were 
 offered for a single hard tack by our men. 
 
 OCT. 23. Orders to march were received and counter- 
 manded. 
 
 OCT. 24. Moved at 7 o'clock A. M. for a march of forty 
 miles (it was said), and we had no rations except meat and 
 
 parched corn, nor any means of procuring any ; but, upon 
 reaching Gen. Spear's Brigade we were fortunate in being able 
 to borrow ten boxes of hard tack, and this saved us from starv- 
 ing. Marched ten miles and bivouacked in the woods. It is 
 needless to remark that to-day, as well as all through this 
 march, a great deal of " drawing " rations on " personal requi- 
 sitions," was done. 
 
 OCT. 25. Started at half-past 6 o'clock A. M., and marched 
 through a very good farming country, reaching Washington, 
 Tennessee, at 12 o'clock, noon, passed through and bivouacked 
 two and a half miles beyond, or northeast of Washington,
 
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 having marched seventeen miles. "Washington has been a 
 thriving little town, nearly on the Tennessee River. Many of 
 the inhabitants had now skedaddled, and it was a desolate 
 looking place. Orders were given when we halted to-night 
 to the effect that no individual foraging would be allowed, as 
 quite an amount of meat had been lawfully confiscated near 
 Washington. But, notwithstanding that guards were posted 
 all around, a great deal of " fresh " found its way into camp, 
 and helped to splice out rations. It would be tedious to under- 
 take to explain the many different rnses used to convey it 
 through the guard lines, and we will not undertake it. It is 
 enough that we got it. 
 
 OCT. 26. At 7 o'clock A. M. we were again en route for . 
 
 After marching five miles we reached Smith's Ferry, seven and 
 a half miles above "Washington, and fifty-five miles above 
 Chattanooga. "We found this was our destination for the 
 present. It was a very important post, on the extreme left of 
 the Army of the Cumberland. Only a short time since we 
 were on the extreme right, in Alabama. A detachment of the 
 10th "Wisconsin Battery was stationed here with us. Again 
 we supposed we might remain some time, and immediately went 
 to work to put up winter quarters, as it was very late in the 
 fall. In a short time we had erected very comfortable quar- 
 ters. They were made of logs, and well " chinked " and 
 mudded, so as to be very warm. There was a fire-place in 
 each house. Some of the officers built large houses and 
 covered them with " shake," or, rather, their men did for them. 
 Many of the company quarters were covered in the same 
 manner. Upon our first arrival at the ferry, the rebel pickets 
 on the opposite side of the river were quite quarrelsome, and 
 fired at us whenever opportunity offered. They boasted loudly 
 of what would be our fate in a short time predicting that our 
 army would all be across the Cumberland River in less than 
 three weeks ; that Bragg's headquarter's would be at Louis- 
 ville, etc. Our pickets were ordered not to return the fire of 
 the enemy, but once or twice a rebel picket bit the dust by the 
 sharp shooting of our pickets, for it was more than human
 
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 nature could stand to be a mark without retaliating, and their 
 firing soon ceased, their manner towards us changed, and we 
 used to converse with them. At the time of the change of 
 commanders of the Army of the Cumberlaod, we asked them 
 how they liked it. The reply was that " Grant dug too much." 
 And just here it will not be improper to say that the Army of 
 the Cumberland felt very deeply sorrowful when " Eosy " was 
 taken from them. We heard but few oaths, as usual on such 
 occasions, but a deep sorrow seemed to be felt by all, as though 
 a loved parent had been taken away, and although we placed 
 great confidence in Gen. Thomas, still we felt as though "Eosy" 
 was the man. 
 
 OCT. 25. The camp and garrison equipage, which had been 
 behind since we left Anderson's Cross Eoads, and also the 
 knapsacks, was started for the regiment. As our teams were 
 in poor condition, and the roads very bad, it took two days to 
 get to the top of the mountain, and here was only a part of 
 the equipage at that, and it was seven days before it reached 
 the regiment. The rest was brought up at two different times, 
 the last reaching the regiment the day before it left. It was at 
 this time, or a little before, that six of our teams and wagons 
 were taken from us, and hence our transportation was very 
 short. While in camp here (Smith's Ferry, Tennessee), our 
 Lieutenant Colonel, C. J. Dickerson, showed his willingness to 
 do for his men, and his care for their welfare, by confiscating 
 from noted rebels all the subsistence we needed. Wheat and 
 corn were taken in large ^quantities, and, as our teams could 
 not haul it fast enough, teams belonging to citizens were pressed 
 into our service, and a mill was also pressed and run by men 
 detailed from our regiment Lieut/ Papst in charge so that 
 we had plenty of corn meal and flour, and the inhabitants 
 brought in potatoes and apples and sold them very reasonable. 
 Poultry, and, in fact, everything we could wish was brought in 
 from the surrounding country at very fair rates. A scout, 
 consisting of several men, detailed from the companies was 
 also formed and mounted on pressed animals, to scour tne 
 country for guerrillas, and to go out and drive in sheep, cattle
 
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 and hogs from the stocks of noted guerrilla leaders and other 
 rabid secessionists. They were denominated the " Burnett 
 Scouts," and were under command of Capt. Burnett, of Com- 
 pany A, then detailed as Major. Sergt. L. E. Davie, of 
 Company I, was the only non-comrnissioned officer. He often 
 went out with them alone, and they were known, in camp 
 term?, as Davie and his ten thieves. They rendered valuable 
 service, and made some hard scouts, lying on the ground all 
 night, with no blankets, when the weather was very cold. But 
 they were determined fellows, and bound to do their duty, 
 and, as they were placed in an important position, felt the 
 necessity of using the more diligence to perform what was 
 assigned them. Although we could draw but little from the 
 Government, we lived on the top shelf while in camp at Smith's 
 Ferry. All through the camp were chickens, geese and tur- 
 keys, running in every direction, and cock-fighting was resorted 
 to as a pastime, and, indeed, it was carried to that extent that 
 bets of large amounts of money were made upon it, and some 
 of the best "gamers " have been kept with the regiment ever 
 since. We were very comfortable all the time we' remained 
 here. For a few days we were entirely without salt, and, as 
 our meat was all fresh, it was rather unwholesome and 
 unpleasant. 
 
 Nov. 11. Gen. Jeff. C. Davis visited our camp and all were 
 eager to see our Division Commander, for we had lately been 
 transferred to his division. 
 
 Nov. 19. We were paid by Maj. Sperry, our Brigade Pay- 
 master, to whom we are very much attached, as he is so 
 gentlemanly, showing that the officers and men can be harmo- 
 niously combined. 
 
 Nov. 20. We received orders to march the next morning 
 to near Chattanooga. This was throwing cold water on all 
 our " fine fixins," but still a willing disposition was shown by 
 all, and immediate preparations were made to be off. But' 
 owing to the lateness of the order reaching us, and to a rain 
 etorm which set in just at that time, the inarch was delayed 
 until next morning.
 
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 Nov. 21. Marched at 7 o'clock A.M., the weather being cold 
 and rainy. It continued to rain until the afternoon, and the 
 small streams which we might otherwise have crossed dry- 
 shod, were now swollen and turbulent, and fording became 
 necessary. Upon approaching one larger than those already 
 forded, the advance hesitated an instant, but, as there was 
 no other way, they sprang in and the column followed on, 
 shouting, laughing, and making the best possible grace of the 
 matter, as they had done scores of times long before. The 
 distance marched was eighteen miles. We bivouacked near a 
 nice spring, tired enough to enjoy rest, for we had marched 
 fast and hard, the roads being in very bad condition. 
 
 Nov. 22. This morning was cold and frosty, but the day 
 grew warm and pleasant. We started at 6 o'clock A. M., and 
 marched twenty miles and bivouacked at the foot of Waldron's 
 Kidge at half-past 3 o'clock p. M. Forded Sail Creek, a clear, 
 cold stream, about eighteen inches deep and four or five rods 
 wide. During the day heard heavy cannonading, supposed to 
 to be at Chattanooga. 
 
 Nov. 23. Started at half-past 6 o'clock A. M., and marched 
 fourteen miles, reaching Camp Caldwell, four miles above 
 Chattanooga, where other rEgiments of our brigade were 
 stationed. Here we were halted between the high hills which 
 skirt the river, with orders not to ascend the hills or build 
 much fire, as that would show our whereabouts to the enemy, 
 who still held possession of the heights on the opposite side of 
 the river. Here we were obliged to lay inactive, listening 
 to the conflict which was progressing but a short distance 
 from us. 
 
 Nov. 24. We received orders to fall in at half-past 5 o'clock 
 A. M., and at 6 o'clock we stacked our arms and waited until 12 
 o'clock M., before starting, although heavy bodies of troops had 
 crossed the river on a pontoon bridge which had been thrown 
 over during the night. Ferry boats, too, had been employed, 
 so that by daylight the Yankees had two lines of earth-works 
 under the very noses of the rebels. Our brigade crossed at 2 
 o'clock p. -st., and formed in line of battle, as the troops which
 
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 had already crossed were also formed. An advance was made, 
 slowly at first, by one body after another passing ahead of 
 others and deploying constantly in line of battle. In this way 
 our brigade advanced and formed three Hues of battle in 
 different positions. About 3 o'clock P. M. a heavy force moved 
 forward with fixed bayonets and colors flying, and the enemy 
 soon fell back to Mission Ridge without much fighting. All 
 the afternoon a heavy column of cavalry passed on our left, 
 and advanced up the Knoxville and Chattanooga Railroad. At 
 night we slept on our arms, one mile from the river.* 
 
 Nov. 25. Early day found us stirring, and again we were 
 doomed to be idle spectators of the great drama which was 
 being enacted before us. Forming a new line of battle, we 
 stacked arms and remained all day. Heavy and terrible was 
 the fighting, and stubborn and willful the enemy. But our 
 troops were inspired with bravery and courage and full of faith 
 that they were to be victorious, and, with an unyielding will 
 and an undying energy, they pressed the enemy back, back, 
 step after step, and held every inch of the blood-stained ground 
 which they hud fought so hard to gain. All day, and far 
 into the night the wounded were carried past our division. 
 
 Nov. 26. At half-past 12 o'clock p. M. our division fell in 
 and moved up the Tennessee River, crossing the Chickamauga 
 at its mouth on a pontoon bridge, and, after going two and a 
 half miles further up the river, halted and received orders not 
 to build any fires. As it was very cold we were obliged to 
 keep stirring in order to keep warm. War dances were held 
 around the great trees, and various were the methods adopted 
 to keep the blood in circulation. After two hours orders 
 were received to build fires and get breakfast. During the 
 time we lay here we could distinctly hear the rebels chopping, 
 hammering, etc., and preparing to skedaddle. At daylight we 
 moved on, and came upon the rebel skirmishers after marching 
 about four miles, having visited their deserted camps nearly 
 two miles further back, where we found their camp fires still 
 burning. The 21st Regiment of Kentucky Infantry, which 
 were temporarily attached to our brigade, were deployed as
 
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 skirmishers, and the remainder of the brigade stacked arms 
 and waited the result. The rebels moved obstinately, and the 
 10th Illinois infantry were sent to reinforce or relieve the 21st 
 Kentucky. At this the enemy broke and run, as the 21st 
 made a furious charge upon them, not being of a mind to give 
 it up so. 
 
 About two miles farther on we came suddenly upon two 
 forts filled with live rebels. They opened fire upon us with 
 two small field pieces, and threw some shells very close to us, 
 one nearly striking our Lieutenant Colonel, C. J. Dickerson, 
 and a small piece of another lodging lightly in the hair of a 
 member of Company C. But, seeing the large force opposing 
 them (for our division was drawn up in three lines of battle in 
 rear of each other, and there were more still in the rear of 
 them) they beat a hasty retreat, our artillery helping them 
 amazingly. 
 
 One man of Company F was slightly wounded by a spent 
 ball striking him in the back. 
 
 At about 2 o'clock p. M. our brigade entered Chickamauga 
 Station, the 10th Michigan marching in and taking possession 
 of the works immediately in the place. Here we captured two 
 large siege guns, several wagons and ambulances, and a large 
 amount of corn meal and hard bread. Two large commissa- 
 ries were burned, destroying a large amount of stores. Five 
 men were found dead and unburried, whom the rebels had left 
 in their hasty retreat. Others were dying, and, altogether, it 
 was a lamentable spectacle. 
 
 Here we rested about an hour, and then took up the pur- 
 suit again. Just at dark we found some signs of the butternuts, 
 but night closed in quickly, and we bivouacked, having made 
 twelve miles. 
 
 Nov. 27. Reveillee waked us as usual, long before the 
 break of day, and when the first gray streakings of light show- 
 ed themselves, we started again after the fleeing rebels. We 
 soon came up to where they had abandoned two pieces of 
 artillery and thrown away cooking utensils, sacks of meal, etc., 
 which had encumbered their flight.
 
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 At noon we arrived at Grayville and halted one hour, where 
 the llth Alabama Cavalry passed us. 
 
 In the afternoon we marched in line of battle considerable 
 of the time, and at 5 o'clock we halted and bivouacked for the 
 night within two miles of Einggold, Georgia. So we were in 
 Georgia for the first time. 
 
 A drizzling rain set in in the afternoon and continued until 
 some time in the night. ^Yhile at this point we heard that 
 Einggold was in the possession of our troops, and a large 
 number of prisoners taken with it, and, the fighting which we 
 had heard during the day having ceased, confirmed it in our 
 minds. 
 
 Rations were very short next to none. Marched twenty 
 miles. 
 
 Nov. 28. Started at 7 o'clock A. M., marched three miles, 
 halted, and remained the rest of the day. At night we drew 
 two days rations, which were quite acceptable, as we had 
 started in the morning with only one hardtack each. "What 
 Kttle transportation we had with us was at this point turned 
 bock, and we had to "tote" everything we used. 
 
 Nov. 29. At 7 o'clock A. M. we started towards Knoxville, 
 where Longstreet had laid siege to the garrison defending that 
 place. The 4th, llth and 15th Corps were dispatched to raise 
 the siege, and our division accompanied them. In the forenoon 
 we marched in nearly a northerly direction, and crossed White 
 Oak Eidge about eight miles out. In the afternoon we bore 
 more to the east, and bivouacked at night in a piece of pine 
 woods one mile south of Cleveland, having marched twenty 
 miles. Several Union flags were displayed by citizens, who 
 welcomed our army in its march of victory. 
 
 Nov. 30. Again at 7 o'clock in the morning we were on 
 our way, and, leaving Cleveland on our right, we marched 
 towards Charleston. Here some four or five hundred rebels 
 seemed opposed to our troops taking possession of the town, 
 which is situated on the Hiawassee Eiver, and which we had to 
 cross before entering the town. But seeing our large force the 
 rebels diplayed their " Southern hospitality" by giving up their
 
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 quarters to us, but rather unbecomingly destroyed the pontoon 
 bridge which they had built across the river. Our regiment 
 bivouacked within one mile of the town, and here we received 
 some rations of fresh beef. Our march this day was fourteen 
 miles. 
 
 DEC. 1. Passed through Charleston early in the forenoon, 
 having started at 8 o'clock. The railroad bridge being in 
 repair, it was planked for the artillery to cross on, and the 
 column passed over in the same way. Thus the unchivalrous 
 rebels did not bother us long. 
 
 We made only ten miles to-day, and at night drew rations 
 for one day. 
 
 DEC. 2. At daylight we marched on with nothing of 
 uncommon interest occurring. At noon we passed through a 
 small town containing a cotton manufactory. At half-past 4 
 o'clock P. M. we bivouacked in a nice grove, having marched 
 twenty-two miles. 
 
 DEC. 3. Again, at 7 o'clock A. M., the " fall in " ran along 
 the lines and we were soon moving. We passed through a 
 fine farming country, in which were good buildings, and thrift 
 and enterprise seemed to mark the country by well cultivated 
 fields. Very little slave labor was employed. Passed a fine 
 church in a pleasant grove. 
 
 Our forces drove one thousand rebels out of Londen, and 
 took one hundred prisoners. The enemy ran two locomotives 
 and a large amount of ammunition into the Tennessee Eiver 
 to keep it from falling into our hands. We marched to-day 
 eighteen miles and bivouacked near Londen. 
 
 DEC. 4. Marched at half-past 6 o'clock A. M^ The air was 
 cold and piercing. At 8 o'clock we passed through Londen, 
 marched towards Morgantown, and bivouacked in the woods, 
 one mile from Morgantown, having marched twelve miles. 
 Our rations were still short and there was no prospect of their 
 being more plenty. Parched corn formed a great part of our 
 sustenance.
 
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 DEC. 5. We were delayed to-day by the building of a 
 bridge across the little Tennessee River, which we had to cross 
 at this point. 
 
 At half-past 2 o'clock in the afternoon we " fell in " and 
 marched to the bridge, but were delayed in crossing by a wagon 
 breaking through. No great damage was done, however, and 
 at sundown we crossed, and passing through Morgantown we 
 marched out five miles from where we stopped the night before 
 and bivouacked at 8 o'clock. 
 
 DEC. 6. At 7 o'clock this morning we started again and 
 expected in a day or two to meet the rebel forces under Long- 
 street, and force them to raise the siege. We were marching 
 through a fine country, when, at 10 o'clock A. M. we were halted 
 and word passed along the lines that Longstreet had skedad- 
 dled, and that there was no further need of our services. We 
 ought to have been glad that our purpose was accomplished 
 so easily, but there was scarcely a soldier who did not feel 
 disappointed that we did not have a chance to teach that noted 
 rebel a serious lesson. 
 
 While we were halted thus, a procession of ladies appeared 
 bearing a splendid Stars and Stripes. Passing along our lines, 
 they halted by our brigade, and shout after shout, and peal 
 after peal of applause rang through the air, and rank and file 
 joined in one great overwhelming shout of welcome to the 
 fair bearers of our country's emblem. Immediately a large 
 crowd gathered about to learn the history of that flag, for it 
 was a curiosity to find here, where the enemy had so long held 
 their iron sway, so gorgeous a banner, but orders to march 
 interrupted the scene, and our armies moved back, leaving the 
 ladies, with their flag again without our lines. There were 
 about a dozen of these ladies who thus boldly displayed their 
 patriotism. The flag was borne by a Miss Dunn, by whose 
 efforts it had been made. Indeed, her own hands had wrought 
 almost the whole work, and, during its construction, these 
 patriotic ladies were forced to resort to many methods for con- 
 cealing it. At times they were forced to wear it about their
 
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 persons to keep it from the prying eyes of the rebels who were 
 on the alert to find out anything of the sort which might chance 
 to be going on. 
 
 What a rebuke is this to the poor, cold patriotism of many 
 of our more favored citizens in the North. What faith it 
 showed in the minds of this tyrannical people. Let it be an 
 earnest lesson to our own home folk. 
 
 After turning back, our forces crossed the Tennessee Eiver 
 and our regiment bivouacked at the same place it did on the 
 night of the 4th inst. Marched fifteen miles. 
 
 DEC. 7. At 9 o'clock A. M. we were again moving on the 
 road we had so recently traversed in an opposite direction, but 
 we soon changed our route, continuing south of the railroad 
 instead of recrossing it at London, We passed through Mad- 
 isonville a small town, but big with secession at 3 o clock p. 
 M., and made our bivouack in the woods, having made sixteen 
 miles. 
 
 DEC. 8. The morning broke cold and cloudy, but at half- 
 past 6 o'clock we were on the move. At 10 o'clock it began 
 raining and continued all day. Rations had been very short 
 all alongj and now they were entirely gone, and, in fact, we 
 might have said the same many a day before this. At night 
 we bivouacked within one mile of Columbus, having marched 
 twenty miles. 
 
 DEC. 9. Marched to Columbus and halted. Here we 
 remained until December 15th. While here we built a bridge 
 across the Hiawassee River. Columbus consists of one house t 
 Years ago it is said it was quite a country town for the South, 
 but a freshet destroying a large share of the houses one man 
 bought the place and lived in a goodly house until shortly 
 before the arrival of our troops. He is reported as having 
 been actively engaged in collecting commissary stores for the 
 rebels. We found large quantities here and supplied ourselves 
 with rations from them. 
 
 The weather was very cold, and, as we were very destitute 
 of blankets, it was with the greatest difficulty we kept from 
 suffering severely. Many of the men were by this time wholly 
 5
 
 66 
 
 or nearly barefooted, and our condition, was pitiable in the 
 extreme, but all were brave hearted and no complaints were 
 heard. 
 
 DEC. 14. We received orders to march at 10 o'clock this 
 morning, and made preparations to do so, when lo ! the order 
 was countermanded. 
 
 DEC. 15. At half-past 6 o'clock this morning we marched 
 toward Charleston, through which we passed at noon, and at 
 half-past 5 o'clock P. M. bivouacked in a field of wheat stubble, 
 having marched twenty-three miles. 
 
 DEC. 16. As we were the advanced guard yesterday, we 
 were the rear guard to-day. As the roads were very muddy 
 the division could march only slowly, and, although we 
 started at 7 o'clock in the morning, we did not make camp, or 
 rather, bivouac, until after dark, making only seventeen miles. 
 Several Union flags were displayed on to-day's route, and the 
 people seemed possessed of a great deal of patriotism and 
 devotion to the Union. 
 
 Shortly after halting a terrible thunder storm came up and 
 pelted us unmercifully, as we were without shelter, and the rest 
 obtained that night was but poor, and. like the Irishman's 
 riding the plough beam, " if it had not been for the name of it 
 would as soon walk ;" so we, had ifc not been for the name of 
 resting, would as soon have marched. 
 
 DEC. 17. The morning was cold and extremely unpleas- 
 ant. Our blankets were wet and heavy, as were our clothes, 
 our stomachs empty and woe to the rebels who had chanced 
 to meet us that morning. At 7 o'clock we " shoved out " and 
 passed through McDonald's Gap in the White Oak Moun- 
 tains, or Ridge, at 9 o'clock. Here we halted and waited for 
 our division wagon train to come up. In the afternoon we 
 marched on the railroad for nine miles, which, by the by, is the 
 most tiresome and laborious kind of marching. Our bivouac 
 that night was in a piece of woods near the railroad. Marched 
 twelve miles. 
 
 DEC. 18. During the night orders came to march to Gray- 
 ville, Georgia. But that order was countermanded and we
 
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 were to proceed to Chattanooga, and go into our old camps. 
 Again taking the railroad at 9 o'clock next morning, we 
 marched to Chattanooga, pushing through the tunnel, which is 
 over forty rods in length and arched over most of the way 
 with brick, being built up the sides with stone. This tunnel 
 passes through Mission Ridge. 
 
 We arrived at Chattanooga not far from noon, but here we 
 were doomed to wait for the passage of other troops over the 
 pontoon bridge until late in the afternoon, and just as we were 
 about to cross the bridge was broken by some driftwood float- 
 ing down the river. While lying here a little hard tack was 
 obtained for us. Many of us had not tasted a mouthful of 
 food all that day, and not a few had no supper the evening 
 previous. 
 
 At last we were ferried over in a swing ferry, which was 
 moved by the current of the river alone. In this way two 
 companies crossed over, and it was 9 o'clock at night when we 
 reached our camps, having marched twelve miles. 
 
 This was the hardest march we have ever made, and we 
 doubt its being often excelled in any respect. The rations we 
 received on the whole march would not exceed a limited supply 
 for ten days, and here we had been out twenty-eight days, and 
 marching almost constantly. During the whole time we had 
 no chance to change our clothing, and by constant exposure 
 it had become tattered and filthy, so as to be almost unwear- 
 able. Nothing but the ground for a bed, and many times 
 muddy with rain storms, which had wet us as well, for we were 
 entirely unhseltered. Many were entirely barefooted, and, 
 marching over frozen ground, their feet were lacerated and 
 bleeding. To remedy this evil in part, blankets were cut up 
 and bound on to the feet, a piece at a time, thus depriving the 
 owners of the necessary use of that article at night, when the 
 temperature of the atmosphere was almost universally at or 
 below freezing. 
 
 Still, no word of complaint escaped these brave defenders 
 of our liberties. Is not this valor and patriotism equal to any 
 shown in the history of the world ?
 
 68 
 
 For many days we marched on the strengh we derived from 
 eating parched corn, and even this we could obtain only by 
 picking it out of the troughs or off the ground where the mules 
 were feeding, or by picking it up where it was scattered along 
 the road. Many a poor mule was obliged to share his scanty 
 mess with a starving soldier. Some times we could get it in 
 larger quantities out of some farmer's granary, but our officers 
 were very strict about straggling, so our chances were very 
 slim for " foraging." It was no more than right that they 
 were thus strict, for by a great share of the army moving on 
 that march, great depredations were committed, and the strong 
 Union people were very unhappily disappointed in our army, 
 which, instead of relieving them of their distress, plunged 
 them deeper into misery by plundering and stealing almost the 
 last mouthful. 
 
 It is sad to relate this of our army, but it is no less sad 
 than true. 
 
 In our division, or at least in our brigade, there was a roll 
 call every time we halted, and all who were absent were report- 
 ed to headquarters, and they had to answer for being absent in 
 some satisfactory manner, or suffer punishment. This, in a 
 great degree, prevented straggling. 
 
 While our soldiers are suffering like this, some of our 
 patriotic (?) brothers at home are unwilling to let their shoul- 
 ders bear their portion of the burden. Poor, selfish patriotism. 
 
 DEC. 19. We moved camp about one-half mile, in order to 
 have more wood and to lay out a regular camp for the regi- 
 ment. At this place we did not put up any quarters any 
 more than to stretch our " dog tents," to protect us from the 
 rain, for we did not expect to stay only to draw some new 
 clothing, and then move into Georgia and take up winter 
 quarters. 
 
 We remained here until the 26th of December, nothing of 
 note occurring. There was some excitement about re-enlisting, 
 and investigations were made to see if we could, but it was 
 found that we could not until after February 6, 1864, and, as
 
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 the time for paying large bounties extended only to January 5, 
 1864, the subject was dropped. 
 
 DEC. 26. At half-past 7 o'clock this morning our brigade 
 moved to take its position near Rossville, Georgia. Crossing 
 on the pontoon bridge at Chattanooga, we moved across 
 Missionary Ridge, and at half-past 4 o'clock P. M. halted in a 
 piece of woods about one and a half miles from Rossville, Ga., 
 and nearly eight miles from Chattanooga, Tennessee, having 
 marched twelve miles. The day was rainy, cold and unpleas- 
 ant, and the men had to "tote" their knapsacks containing 
 their clothing, blankets and tents. 
 
 Arrived here, we began immediately to construct winter 
 quarters and soon had fine log houses built, with a fireplace in 
 each house, so that, had our rations been plenty, we should 
 have been comfortable. But rations were very short, being in 
 all only half rations, and, when a soldier works at chopping 
 and carrying logs day after day, and building houses, fire- 
 places and the like, on half rations, I'll wager he will swear he 
 is getting no morfe than quarter rations, and, let a citizen or raw 
 recruit do the same and he will swear he is starving to death. 
 
 Our transportation had, a good share of it, been sent up 
 to Smith's Ferry, some sixty miles from here, for forage, and, 
 not returning as soon as was expected, our camp and garrison 
 equipage could be brought up only slowly, three trips being 
 made to bring it up. In the meantime our animals were 
 entirely without anything to eat, and it was horrible to hear 
 their howlings, and they would bite into the dry dust and 
 leaves in sheer agony of starvation. Many of them starved 
 to death, but, on January 4th, 1864, early in the morning, 
 the teams which had gone to Smith's Ferry for forage had 
 returned well loaded, and the starvation of our animals was 
 arrested. 
 
 Shortly after this the railroad was completed from Bridge- 
 port to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and rations and forage became 
 plenty, and about the 20th of January we began to draw full 
 rations, and again we saw " better times."
 
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 JAN. 4. In the evening we had a fall of about one-fourth 
 of an inch of snow, the first we had seen this winter. And 
 again, on the night of the 14th, just enough fell to whiten 
 the ground, but disappeared when the morning sun showed 
 its rays. 
 
 About the middle of January, sunny, pleasant weather 
 commenced, and continued, with but little interruption, for a 
 month. 'A good share of the time it was so warm that we 
 needed no fires in our tents the greater part of the day, and 
 coats and jackets were doffed as being too warm and burden- 
 some. Many of the days were such as we enjoy in Michigan 
 the latter part of May or the first of June. Out-door games, 
 such as ball, quoits, etc., were enjoyed with a relish by us 
 almost every day. 
 
 Near the middle of February it became a little cooler, but 
 yet pleasant and comfortable. 
 
 JAN. 13. At dress-parade in the afternoon the following 
 orders were read, which will show how well we conducted 
 ourselves on the great march we had so lately completed : 
 
 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE TENNESSEE, ) 
 CHATNANOOGA. December 18, 1863. $ 
 
 GEN. JEFF. C. DAVIS, Chattanooga: 
 
 DEAR GBXERAL In our recent short, but useful campaign, 
 it was my good pleasure to have attached to me the corps of 
 Gen. Howard and the division commanded by yourself. I now 
 desire to thank you personally and officially for the handsome 
 manner in which you and your command have borne themselves 
 throughout. 
 
 You led in the pursuit of Bragg's army on the route 
 designated for my command, and I admired the skill with 
 which you handled the division at Chickamauga, and more 
 especially in the short and sharp encounter at nightfall near 
 Grayville. 
 
 When Gen. Grant called on us unexpectedly and without 
 due preparation to march to Knoxville for the relief of Gen. 
 Burnside, you and your officers devoted yourselves to the work
 
 71 
 
 like soldiers and patriots, marching through cold and mud 
 without a murmur, trusting to accident for shelter and sub- 
 sistence. 
 
 During the whole march, wherever I encountered your 
 command I found all its officers at their proper place, and the 
 men in admirable order. This is the true test, and I pronounce 
 your division one of the best ordered in the service. I wish 
 you all honor and success in your career, and shall deem 
 myself most fortunate if the incidents of war bring us together 
 again. 
 
 Be kind enough to say to Gen. Morgan, Gen. Beatty and 
 Col. McCook, your brigade commanders, that 1 have publicly 
 and privately commended their brigades, and that I stand 
 prepared at all times to assist them in whatever way lies in my 
 power. 
 
 I again thank you personally, and beg to subscribe myself 
 Your sincere friend, 
 
 (Signed) W. T. SHERMAN, 
 
 Major General. 
 
 HEAQUARTERS 2n DIVISION I^TH ARMY CORPS. ) 
 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Dec. 22, 18G4. ' > 
 
 To GENS. MORGAN. BEATTY AND COL. McCooK: 
 
 To you, as brigade commanders, I have the honor to trans- 
 mit the above flattering testimonial of Maj. Gen. Sherman to 
 the efficiency and soldierly bearing of the troops, and skill 
 of the commanders as evinced in our recent campaign in East 
 Tennessee. 
 
 The remarks of Gen. Sherman are highly complimentary, 
 and when we consider the high rank and great experience of 
 this officer in conducting campaigns, and the trying circum- 
 stances under which these complimentary observations were 
 elicited,^! am sure they will not fail to be highly appreciated 
 by us all, and from an additional incentive to future exertion 
 and success.
 
 72 
 
 Please permit me to unite with Gen. Sherman in expressing 
 my admiration of the conduct of the troops, and to thank you, 
 gentlemen, as brigade commanders, for your zealous co-opera- 
 tion during this short and eventful campaign. 
 Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, 
 
 (Signed) JEFF. C. DAVIS, 
 
 Brigadier General Commanding Division. 
 
 HEADQUARTERS IST BRIG. 2o Div. 14xa ARMY CORPS, ) 
 December 23d, 1863. 5 
 
 The General commanding takes great pleasure in communi- 
 cating the above flattering testimonial of Gens. Sherman and 
 Davis to the good conduct of his command during the late 
 successful campaign, and embraces the present opportunity of 
 adding his own thanks to the commissioned and non-commis- 
 sioned officers and privates of his brigade, for their prompt 
 obedience to orders, and their soldier-like conduct during the 
 time referred to. 
 
 Soldiers who can march over two hundred miles in winter, 
 many of them barefooted, poorly clothed, without camp or 
 garrison equipage, frequently en short rations, without com- 
 plaint, but, on the contrary, with cheerfulness, deserve not only 
 the thanks of officers but of the whole country. 
 
 (Signed) JAMES D. MORGAN, 
 
 Brigadier General Commanding Division. 
 
 HEADQUARTERS K)TH REGIMENT MICH. VOL. INF.. 
 IST BRIGADE 2D Div. HTH ARMY CORPS, 
 December 23d, 1863. 
 
 INF...} 
 563. ) 
 
 GENERAL ORDERS-NO. 21. 
 
 On the morning of the 21st ultimo, at daybreak, in the 
 midst of a severe rain storm, the 10th regiment, in accordance 
 with orders previously received, commenced a forced march 
 from Smith's Ferry, fifty miles above Chattanooga, to a point 
 on the Tennessee River opposite the mouth of the South 
 Chickamauga.
 
 73 
 
 On the 24th it crossed the river on the pontoon bridge four 
 miles above Chattanooga, and constituted a part of Gen. 
 Sherman's reserve in the operations of our forces against the 
 enemy on Lookout Mountain and Mission Ridge. 
 
 Being with the advance in the pursuit of Bragg's army, 
 it had the honor of first occupying the enemy's works at 
 Chickamauga. 
 
 Called upon to march with Gen. Sherman's army to Knox- 
 ville, to the relief of a besieged and brave garrison, all devoted 
 themselves to the performance of the task with cheerfulness 
 and without a murmur. By the advance of our army the 
 enemy were compelled to raise the siege of Knoxville, and, on 
 the evening of the 18th, after having performed a march of 
 three hundred miles, under the most difficult and trying 
 circumstances, in the winter season, having slept for twenty- 
 eight successive nights without any kind of shelter, upon the 
 frozen earth, often suffering from hunger, trusting almost 
 entirely to chance for subsistence, the regiment returned to its 
 camp opposite the mouth of the South Chickamauga. 
 
 As an evidence that our services have been appreciated, the 
 Lieutenant Colonel commanding takes great pleasure in pub- 
 lishing to the regiment the foregoing testimonials from Maj. 
 Gen. Sherman and Brig. Gens. Jeff. C. Davis and James D. 
 Morgan, and embraces this opportunity to tender his own 
 thanks to all the commissioned, non-commissioned officers, and 
 privates under his command, for the gallant and soldier-like 
 manner in which they discharged their duty throughou the 
 late campaign. 
 
 (Signed) C. J. DICKERSON, 
 
 Lieutenant Colonel Commanding. 
 
 JAN. 15. We received notice that we could re-enlist as 
 veterans if we chose, as the time for paying high bounties had 
 been extended. So we immediately set to work to make out 
 the necessary papers. 
 
 JAN. 19. Received notice that we could not re-enlist until 
 after February 6th, two years from date of muster-in. If at
 
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 that date three-fourths of the regiment chose to re-enlist, they 
 should be paid their old bounty and monthly wages up to 
 date, clothing settled for, and an installment of sixty dollars 
 of the veteran bounty, together with one month's pay in 
 advance, and be furloughed in a body for thirty days, from 
 some point in our own State. New papers or blanks were 
 procured, and we went to work anew, dating enlistment papers 
 and muster rolls February 6, 1864. 
 
 JAX. 23.--The regiment marched out on to the Chicka- 
 mauga battle-field (all of them who chose to), and visited some 
 of the most interesting parts of it. There were a great many 
 relics obtained, and a great deal of curiosity satisfied in regard 
 to it. We found marks of severe struggles, where the trees 
 were riddled from both sides, and the earth torn by the death- 
 dealing missiles, and in imagination could see the contending 
 lines surging backwards and forwards as the death hail fell 
 fatally among them and thinned the almost exhausted ranks of 
 friend and foe. Here the dead were burried with scarce 
 enough earth to conceal them from view, and here, in wild 
 confusion, they lay all around us, with a few shovels full of 
 earth thrown upon them as they fell, or perhaps with none at 
 all, their bones bleaching on the southern plain. Bragg had 
 kept his word not to bury any Yankees in Georgia. But 
 since our possession of the territory details had been busy 
 burying our brave comrades who fell in that fearful struggle. 
 
 JAN. 27. In the evening we received an order to march the 
 next morning, with three days rations in our haversacks and 
 sixty rounds of ammunition. 
 
 JAN. 28. At daylight the regiment was on the move and 
 marched immediately to Einggold, or rather to within one mile 
 of the place, where we arrived at 1 o'clock in the afternoon 
 and formed in line of battle, and halted for one hour, while 
 a bridge was being built across a creek over which we wished 
 to pass. 
 
 As soon as the bridge was completed we moved on, and 
 marched through Ringgold, which was only a mass of ruins, 
 most of the buildings having been burned by our forces in the
 
 last battle. We marched through a gap in the ridge of 
 mountains just beyond Einggold, and halted one and one-half 
 miles beyond the town until dark, during which time the cav- 
 alry attached to the reconnoitering force had some sharp 
 skirmisking with the enemy. 
 
 At dark we marched back through Einggold and bivou- 
 acked for the night, as we supposed, one mile in rear of the 
 town, and we had just got our coffee and bacon nicely cooking 
 when we were ordered to fall in. Again we marched to Ring- 
 gold and bivouacked near a bridge close to the town to guard 
 it during the night. By the time we reached this point it was 
 9 o'clock in the evening, and we were very tired, having 
 marched twenty miles, carrying blankets and three days 
 rations with "sixty rounds." 
 
 JAN. 29. At daylight we were on the move again, and 
 again were marched back to one mile in rear of Einggold and 
 halted until our division passed, leaving us as rear guard. 
 The object of the reconnoitre having been accomplished we 
 marched back to our camp near Eossville, starting at 10 o'clock 
 A. M. and reaching camp at half-past 3 o'clock in the afternoon. 
 The day was very warm and almost sultry. We marched 
 fifteen miles to-day and felt satisfied without its being a greater 
 distance. 
 
 From this time until the 4th day of February we were busy 
 find excited about getting ready to muster as veterans. En- 
 listing was rapid and most of the companies had the required 
 three-fourths re-enlisted, and the papers almost entirely com- 
 pleted. 
 
 But we were doomed not to get off so easily. On the even- 
 ing of the 3d day of February we received orders to take 
 seven days rations and proceed to Chickamauga Station to do 
 picket duty there. The 60th Illinois accompanied us. This was 
 a sort of outpost, and troops doing duty there were kept out a 
 week at a time. 
 
 FEB. 4. Our regiment started at about 6 o'clock A. M.. and 
 marched slowly to Chickamauga Station, Tennessee, on .the 
 Chattanooga and Dalton Eailroad, eight miles from our camp.
 
 76 
 
 Here the duty was not very heavy, at least not so hard as we had 
 performed, as we had to furnish the picket guard every other 
 day, which took half the regiment, and consequently brought 
 each man on every four. days. The weather was quite pleasant 
 most of the time, and we were comparatively comfortable, for 
 most of us had fixed up some sort of shelter. 
 
 But we were probably thinking of home more than we had 
 done in a year before, because we hoped to be on our way 
 there before we were yet mustered, and the time passed rather 
 slowly. 
 
 The seven days passed, and, owing to a portion of our 
 division having been sent away, and another brigade receiving 
 pay, we were not relieved, and it was not until the tenth day 
 made its appearance that we could leave that duty and return 
 to camp. 
 
 FEB. 14. The morning broke cloudy and threatening. At 
 11 o'clock we received orders to fall in to be relieved. In half 
 an hour we were moving for camp. "We made a rapid march 
 and that eight miles soon wore off,, and in the early part of the 
 afternoon we reached our old camp. 
 
 When we found that our delay at Chickamauga Station 
 could not be avoided, we sent to camp and got the " veteran 
 rolls " and went to work to complete them. Arrived again in 
 camp they were soon done, ajid the mustering officer visited us 
 on the 16th day of February, and again we took the oath to 
 serve for three years. Three hundred and eighty men were 
 mustered out and mustered in, and a few others at a later 
 period, who were not eligible because they had not served two 
 years. 
 
 Those who mustered in and pledged themselves to do so 
 as soon as eligible, amounted to four hundred and sixteen on 
 that day. 
 
 This muster dated back to February 6, 1864, just two years 
 from the date of our former muster. 
 
 If not the largest, this is certainly one of the largest veterao 
 regiments yet mustered in the field.
 
 77 
 
 We thought now to soon get started for home, but again 
 a new cause for delay became apparent. 
 
 The Paymaster was out of funds and again the old Camp 
 Thomson story began to get in circulation, viz : " that the 
 Paymaster had gone to work at sawing wood by the cord to 
 earn money to pay us." 
 
 And various rumors about our starting for home were put 
 in circulation, and promulgated with true Mrs. Grundy energy. 
 Our duty at this time was still picketing every other day, as a 
 great share of our division was gone from this post. 
 
 DISTANCES MARCHED. 
 
 DATE. 
 
 April 29 
 May 1 
 2 
 3 
 8 
 15 
 30 
 31 
 1 
 2 
 3 
 
 June 
 
 July 
 
 11 
 12 
 21 
 
 22 
 23 
 24 
 25 
 
 Sept'r 2 
 3 
 4 
 5 
 
 1862. 
 
 MILES. 
 
 DATE. 
 
 MILES. 
 
 
 5 5 
 5 
 
 Sept'r 6 
 7 
 
 1863. 
 
 - 4 
 - 28 
 
 
 3 
 
 8 
 
 - 18 
 
 
 16 
 
 9 
 
 - 18 
 
 
 ID 
 
 10 
 
 - 20 
 
 
 6 
 
 11 
 
 - 22 
 
 
 9 
 
 15 
 
 - 2 
 
 160 
 
 10 59 
 
 Oct'r 7 
 
 - 12 
 
 12 
 
 13 
 
 Nov'r 5 
 
 , 6 
 
 
 10 
 
 9 
 
 - 35 
 
 
 10 
 
 10 
 
 - 25 
 
 
 3 
 
 11 
 
 - 10 
 
 
 13 
 
 13 
 
 - 8 
 
 
 12 61 
 
 29 
 
 - 5 
 
 
 18 
 
 30 
 
 - 21 
 
 110 
 
 18 
 
 Dec'r 1 
 
 - 26 
 
 
 13 
 
 8 
 
 - 3 
 
 
 20 
 
 10 
 
 - 5 
 
 
 473 
 
 31 
 
 - 27 
 
 61 
 
 12 
 18 
 12 
 
 Jan'y 1 
 Mar. 25 
 
 1803. 
 
 - 27 
 - 18 
 
 27 
 18 
 
 6 
 
 July 20 
 
 . -17* 
 

 
 78 
 
 DATE. 
 
 MILES. 
 
 DATE. 
 
 MILES. 
 
 
 
 
 1863. 
 
 
 1363. 
 
 
 July 
 
 21 
 
 - 121-2 30 
 
 Nov'r 21 
 
 - 18 
 
 
 Aug. 
 
 19 
 
 - 131-2 
 
 22 
 
 - 20 
 
 
 
 20 
 
 - 15 
 
 23 
 
 - 14 
 
 
 
 21 
 
 - 17 
 
 26 
 
 - 12 
 
 
 
 22 
 
 - 17 
 
 27 
 
 - 20 
 
 
 
 23 
 
 - 7 
 
 28 
 
 - 3 
 
 
 
 26 
 
 81-2 
 
 29 
 
 - 20 
 
 
 
 27 
 
 - 231-2 
 
 30 
 
 . 14 
 
 121 
 
 
 28 
 
 - 18 
 
 Dec'r 1 
 
 10 
 
 
 
 29 
 
 . 16 _ 135-| 
 
 2 
 
 - 22 
 
 
 Sept'r 
 
 1 
 
 - 26 
 
 3 
 
 - 18 
 
 
 
 2 
 
 - 10 
 
 4 
 
 - 12 
 
 
 
 4 
 
 - 11 
 
 5 
 
 - 5 
 
 
 
 5 
 
 - 20 
 
 6 
 
 - 15 
 
 
 
 6 
 
 - 13 
 
 7 
 
 - 16 
 
 
 
 7 
 
 - 14 
 
 8 
 
 - 20 
 
 
 
 21 
 
 - 13 107 
 
 15 
 
 - 23 
 
 
 Oct'r 
 
 1 
 
 - 7 
 
 16 
 
 - 17 
 
 
 
 2 
 
 - 14 
 
 17 
 
 - 12 
 
 
 
 3 
 
 - 10 
 
 18 
 
 - 12 
 
 
 
 18 
 
 - 9 
 
 26 
 
 - 12 
 
 194 
 
 
 19 
 
 - 3 
 
 
 1864. 
 
 
 
 20 
 
 - 10 
 
 Jan'y 23 
 
 - 11 
 
 
 
 21 
 
 - 9 
 
 28 
 
 - 20 
 
 
 
 24 
 
 16 
 
 29 
 
 - 15 
 
 46 
 
 
 25 
 
 - 17 
 
 Feb'y 4 
 
 - 8 
 
 
 
 26 
 
 . 5 _ 100 
 
 14 
 
 
 
 16 
 
 Total distance marched when the whole regiment was 
 together, is 1,335 miles. By computing the distances marched 
 by detachments on detailed duty, and by the regiment while 
 on foraging expeditions, etc., and averaging it for the whole 
 regiment, it would amount to about three hundred miles, 
 making 1,700 miles marched in less than twenty-two months 
 service, ten of which were spent in garrison duty at Nashville, 
 Tennessee, leaving only twelve months of field duty.
 
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 BRIGADED AND COMMANDED. 
 
 Upon arriving at Hamburg, Tennessee, we were assigned 
 to Maj. Gen. Pope's command, and brigaded with the 14th 
 Michigan Volunteer Infantry and 10th and 16th Illinois Volun- 
 teer Infantry, and six companies of Yates' Sharpshooters. 
 
 At " Mud Camp" the 60th Illinois Volunteer Infantry was 
 added to our brigade. These five regiments of infantry have 
 most of the time constituted our brigade since. The 14th 
 Michigan were detached in 1863 for a while, and occasionally 
 on some expedition or scout some regiment or regiments have 
 been temporarily attached. 
 
 Until the latter part of November, 1863, a battalion of 
 sharpshooters or section of battery was also attached, but this 
 part of the brigade has been changed several times. 
 
 "We were in the 2d Brigade, 4th Division Army of the 
 Mississippi, until the latter part of August, 1862, when our 
 division was transferred to the Army of the Cumberland, and 
 our brigade was made 2d of the 7th Division of the 14th Army 
 Corps. The number of the division was changed to the 4th, 
 December 1st, 1863, and the number of the brigade to 1st, 
 January 20, 1863. 
 
 The 13th day of June, 1863, we were transferred to the 
 Eeserve Corps, commanded by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, in 
 which our brigade was 1st of the 2d Division, and by an order 
 dated October 9, 1863, were again transferred to the 14th 
 Army Corps, Commanded by Maj. Gen. Thomas, the number 
 of the division not being changed. 
 
 At the present time we belong to the same organization, 
 viz: 1st Brigade, 2d Division 14th Army Corps. 
 
 When we first entered the field our brigade was commanded 
 by Col. J. D. Morgan, and the division by Brig. Gen. Payne. 
 
 When we reached Tuscumbia, Alabama, Col. (now Briga- 
 aier General) J. D. Morgan commanded the division, and, 
 also, the post, and Col. B. F. Smith, of the 16th Illinois 
 Volunteer Infantry, commanded our brigade. Brig. Gen.
 
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 Morgan was relieved of command of the post at Tuscumbia, 
 Alabama, by Brig. Gen. Payne, who had been absent sick, but 
 returned before we left that place. 
 
 When we reached Athens, on the march from Tuscumbia 
 to Nashville, Tennessee (September 6, 1862) the division, which 
 had been separated, met at that place, and Gen. Palmer took 
 command of the division Gen. Morgan remaining in command 
 of our brigade. 
 
 The command was not again changed until after we return- 
 ed to Nashville, Tennessee, from Stone Eiver, when Gen. 
 Morgan took command of the division, and Col. Smith of the 
 brigade. 
 
 May 28, 1863, Gen. Morgan took command of the post of 
 Nashville, and Col. Smith of the division, while Col. Lum was 
 placed in command of the brigade, where he remained until 
 June 15th. The brigade was under his command, also, from 
 April 10th to April 25th. 
 
 June 15th Col. Smith again took command of the brigade, 
 and Gen. Morgan of the division. 
 
 At Murfreesboro, Tennesse, and Columbia, Tennessee, Gen. 
 Morgan had command of the post and division, and Cols. 
 Smith and Lum being absent (Col. Smith on court-martial at 
 Nashville, and Col. Lum on leave of absence), Col. Tillson, of 
 the 10th Illinois, commanded the brigade. 
 
 In the early part of September, Col. Smith again took 
 command of the brigade. 
 
 While we were at Bridgeport, Alabama, Col. Smith com- 
 manded the post, and, upon the removal of the brigade, Col. 
 Tillson again took command and kept it until after our arrival 
 at Anderson's Cross Roads, where Col. Smith again assumed 
 the command. 
 
 The changes have been so frequent that correct dates could 
 not be obtained without consulting the brigade or division 
 records. 
 
 Nov. 4. Gen. J. D. Morgan took command of the brigade, 
 Gen. Jeff. C. Davis having been placed in command of the new 
 division October 9th, by orders from department headquarters.
 
 81 
 
 At the present date (February 20, 1864) Gen. Morgan \s 
 temporarily in command of the division, Gen. Jeff. C. Davis 
 having been called away a short time since, and Col. Anderson, 
 of the 60th Illinois Infantry, commands what remains of the 
 brigade. The 10th and 16th Illinois Infantry, and four 
 companies of the 14th Michigan, having gone home on fur- 
 lough as veterans, and the remaining six companies of the 
 14th Michigan being detached, leaves only the 60th Illinois 
 Infantry and the 10th Michigan Infantry in the brigade.
 
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 gfatateit Wck of the Gttimt. 
 
 COL. CHARLES M. LUM 
 
 Is now about 33 years of age. He was born in the pleasant 
 town of Canandaigua, New York, and while yet very young 
 he removed with his parents to Detroit, Michigan. His father 
 was an architect and well known in the State. While quite a 
 boy Charles went as clerk in a dry goods establishment, where } 
 owing to his uniform good conduct and attention to business, 
 he remained for several years. He then entered a drug store, 
 as clerk, where he remained a short time only. This was not 
 his place nor calling. He had from earliest youth exhibited a 
 strong passion for drawing and painting, and was now sent to 
 Newark, New Jersey, to follow out his inclinations by studying 
 the profession of a painter. Here he remained three and a 
 half years and then removed to Troy, New York, where he 
 lived the same length of time. In 1852 he returned to his 
 home in Detroit, Michigan, being about 20 years of age. Here 
 he opened his studio, where he sat by his easel until the break- 
 ing out of the rebellion. It is said he wrought in his profes- 
 sion with great success, and did credit to himself and to his 
 calling. Indeed, judging from what we have seen, now and 
 then, of a stray artistic sketch from his pen, we would conclude 
 that his genius was happily set in the character of an artist- 
 At the breaking out of the rebellion he was Orderly Sergeant 
 of the Detroit Light Guard, one of the best military organiza-
 
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 tions in the whole West, and which, by the way, has more 
 officers now in the field, which went from its ranks, than almost 
 any other similar organization. On the 17th day of April, 
 1861, a meeting of the company was called to take into consid- 
 eration the Proclamation of President Lincoln, calling- for 
 75,000 men, and the offering of the services of the company for 
 three months, the company unanimously volunteering. Col. 
 (then " Orderly ") Lum, was that night elected its Captain, and 
 with them went immediately into the field in the 1st Kegiment, 
 (Col. O. B. Wilcox) a regiment which did its whole duty from 
 the time of its departure from Fort "Wayne, Detroit, until its 
 return home. A regiment of which our State is, and may 
 well be, proud and so she may be of all her " sons of 
 thunder." 
 
 Capt. Lum's company was assigned as Company A the 
 highest in the regiment, which speaks well for his conduct aa 
 an officer. When the regiment marched into Alexandria, 
 Virginia, on the morning of May 24, 1861, the morning on 
 which Col. Ellsworth was killed, Capt. Lum had the pleasure 
 of leading his company first into the town. 
 
 About the middle of June he was sent with his company 
 to take charge of the extreme outpost at Cloud's Mill, on the 
 Fairfax road, four and a half miles from Alexandria, which he 
 held until the whole body of troops then gathered at Alex- 
 andria, moved forward towards Manassas. On the 1st of July 
 he was detailed on the first court-martial convened in that 
 department. The coiirt held its sessions in Alexandria, whither 
 the Captain went every morning and returned every evening to 
 his command. 
 
 About the 15th day of July the regiment moved, with 
 many others, to Cloud's Mill, and remained there a few days, 
 preparatory to moving to Centerville, when Company A again 
 took its place in the line. 
 
 Col. Wilcox was in command of a brigade composed of the 
 1st Michigan Volunteer Infantry and Ellsworth's Fire Zouaves, 
 and, the Lieutenant Colonel being absent on recruiting service
 
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 leaving the Major in command of the regiment, he relieved the 
 Captain of the command of his company and placed him in 
 the position of Acting Lieutenant Colonel. 
 
 On the morning of the 21st of July, at 2 o'clock, the whole 
 of Gen. McDowell's army commenced moving from Centerville. 
 After halts, delays, and reconnoissances, arrived at the battle- 
 field about 10 o'clock in the forenoon, when knapsacks, overcoats, 
 and everything not needed in an engagement, were thrown off, 
 and piled along the roadside. 
 
 Gen. McDowell, in person, ordered the regiments forward 
 into action. About three-quarters of a mile from where the 
 order was given, shot, shells and balls were flying thick and 
 fast, yet on the Captain's regiment went, in good order and 
 full of courage. 
 
 While crossing the field two riderless horses came clashing 
 towards the head of the column, and both were captured by 
 the boys of Company A, and one of them presented to the 
 Captain, the one upon which he was already mounted being old 
 and badly lamed by an accident. A few minutes after this the 
 regiment was in the midst of the fight, doing its whole duty, 
 nobly and well, as all Michigan regiments have done since the 
 commencement of the war. 
 
 Having performed the duty assigned it, and being almost 
 surrounded by the enemy, the Captain was ordered by the 
 Colonel commanding the brigade, to face the regiment about 
 and march it off the field. It had moved about thirty yards 
 when the Captain stopped to give his personal attention to 
 some of the wounded, and while thus engaged, about twenty of 
 the enemy, not more than one hundred and fifty feet from him, 
 made their appearance at the edge of the cedar clump, which 
 the regiment supposed they had "cleaned out" entirely, and 
 leveled their pieces directly toward him and fired, killing bis 
 horse instantly, and knocking a pistol from the Captain's hand, 
 but leaving him uninjured. By the time he could pick up his 
 pistol, which was hurled by the shot some twelve feet from 
 where his horse fell, another volley was fired at him by the
 
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 same group, one shot wounding him severely in the knee. He 
 with great difficulty retired to a clump of low cedars, where 
 he bound up his knee with his handkerchief and the strap of 
 his canteen. Being yet able to walk, he started to go from the 
 field, lying down several times to shield himself from the 
 shower of bullets and for the purpose of resting. He passed 
 in this way between two opposing regiments, without further 
 injury. He was soon seen by Lieut. Throop, of Company A, 
 (now Lieutenant Colonel 1st Michigan Infantry), and private 
 Higgs, of Company I, who went to his assistance. He stop- 
 ped at the first hospital on the field, and remained until shelled 
 out by the enemy. After walking about a mile further he was 
 placed in an ambulance, with five others three men lying on 
 the bottom (the Captain in the middle). In this way he got 
 along very well until going down the long, gradually sloping 
 hill that crosses Cub Run. At this time the enemy commenced 
 shelling the road, thus carrying the panic to its highest pitch. 
 Every man in the ambulance left it, except Capt. Lum, who 
 managed to get to the front and sieze the lines the driver had 
 left. Turning the horses into the field oa the right, he drove 
 down towards the Eun. On reaching the stream he found the 
 stone wall on its bank partly demolished, and in attempting to 
 drive over it one horse fell and could not get up again, because 
 of being entangled in the harness. The Captain cut the 
 horses both loose from the ambulance, and was assisted by a 
 soldier to mount on an artillery horse close at hand, on which 
 he rode forward and reached the hospital at Centerville about 
 8 o'clock in the evening. Here his wound was dressed by Dr. 
 Frank Hamilton. He remained at Centerville until about 
 midnight, and then started for Alexandria, which place he 
 reached about 11 o'clock Monday morning, July 22d. He was 
 removed to Washington on Tuesday, the 23d, in the afternoon, 
 where he was obliged to remain two months, receiving every 
 care and attention which could be given to any, by Dr. Valen- 
 tine Harbaugh and family. After recovering sufficiently he 
 returned to his home in Detroit. On account of the nature of
 
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 his wound, it was a long time in healing and recovering entirely. 
 Capt. Lum was thus confined rather closely to his home for 
 some time. 
 
 In the fall of 1861 he was appointed Colonel of the 10th 
 Michigan Volunteer Infantry, with rank and commission from 
 November 20, 1861. Previous to this time there had been a 
 considerable excitement in camp at Flint, among the members 
 of the regiment, as to who should be their Colonel. There 
 were several candidates, among whom was Lieut. Beach, of 
 the 5th Infantry, and " Col. Thomson." All had their sup- 
 porters, and their "just and proper merits" were descanted 
 upon at length by the newly fledged soldiery, in debate and 
 harrangue. November 25th it was announced that Capt. Lum 
 was appointed Colonel, and that he would shortly be in camp. 
 The boys were wide awake to see and to make the acquaint- 
 ance of " our Colonel." About the middle of the afternoon he 
 reached camp. He was received with the best military honov 
 we then knew how to bestow. All the men who were armed 
 being drawn up in open order at the gateway leading into the 
 camp, and faced inward. We received him with arms pre- 
 sented, and as he passed through the opening between the 
 two ranks in an open carriage, with Col. Thomson, he removed 
 his cap in token of respect. The two ranks were separately 
 filed to left and right, and followed the vehicle to the middle of 
 the camp ground, and were then marched to their quarters. 
 The Col. soon won the esteem of his men. He was with his 
 regiment constantly until its departure from the State, and has 
 had a leave of absence but once since. 
 
 Shortly after the regiment reached Mississippi he was 
 placed in command of a demi-brigade. This took place May 2, 
 1862, and he was continued on that duty until July 23d, when 
 he again assumed command of his regiment. On the 20th of 
 September he was detailed on court-martial, as President, in 
 Nashville, Tennessee. In the latter part of October he again 
 returned to his regiment, and November 28th was detailed 
 to act on the Court-Martial Board, as President, which duty
 
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 he performed until February 24, 1863. After this he was 
 placed in command of the brigade from April 10th to April 
 26th, and from May 28th to June 15th. August 2d he obtained 
 a leave of absence for a few days and started for home. On 
 his return, when he had got as far as Nashville, he was detailed 
 as the President of the Military Examining Board, for exam- 
 ining candidates for offices in colored troops. Here he remains 
 at the present writing (Jan. 30, 1864). 
 
 As an officer, we think we are safe in saying he has not a 
 superior among our volunteers. He is thoroughly versed in 
 drill, from the manual of arms to the evolutions of the brigade 
 or of the division. He handles the musket with all the ease 
 and grace possible, and understands the many different kinds 
 of " manuals," and the bayonet exercise perfectly. If all our 
 commanders were as thorough, we might expect far less 
 blunders. In the exercise of military power vested in him, he 
 is firm, yet humane. He is willing to do all in his power for 
 the good and comfort of his men, and is willing to grant all 
 favors to men and officers under him, which it is possible to 
 allow; and the better soldiers perform the duties assigned them, 
 the greater favors the}'' will receive at his hands when oppor- 
 tunity offers. 
 
 As a man, he is well liked by all who become acquainted 
 with him. In conversation he speaks rapidly and in rather a 
 low tone. His eye is quick and keen, and catches every scene 
 within its scope in an instant. He generally knows everything 
 that is going on in camp, whether night or day. He often 
 passes through camp at night, to see that all is right. His 
 liberality is well known by all who are acquainted with him, 
 and, aside from subscribing largely for donations, gifts, etc., 
 he has made several fine presents to members of his own 
 regiment, who, he considered, had, by their application and 
 thorough discharge of duties assigned them, earned some 
 distinction. He is beloved and respected, both as an officer 
 and a man, by his regiment, and receives the praise of all who 
 are thrown into his society. May we always have a Charles 
 M. Lum for our Colonel,
 
 88 
 
 LIEUT. COL. CHRISTOPHER J. DICKERSON. 
 
 "Was born September 30, 1828, at Lewiston, Niagara county, 
 New York. In 1838 his father, John Dickerson, emigrated 
 with his family to Michigan, and settled in Almont, Lapeer 
 county. That portion of Michigan was then comparatively 
 an unbroken wilderness. School houses were few, and such 
 as had been erected were of the rudest kind. Fortunately for 
 Lieut. Col. Dickerson, his father had received a good education 
 and he spent much of his spare time in imparting to his son 
 the rudiments of an education. The first school which he 
 attended in Michigan was taught in a log school house, in the 
 now prosperous and beautiful village of Almont. 
 
 In 1841 his father died, and as he was the eldest child, and 
 his mother's health being poor, the responsibility of providing 
 for and protecting the interests of the family devolved upon 
 him. 
 
 By hard and constant labor ho performed this double duty 
 of guardian and son, with much credit, and received the high- 
 est praise, from friends and neighbors, for his energy and 
 perseverance. 
 
 He lost no opportunity of attending school during the 
 winter season. The winter previous to his seventeenth year 
 he began his labors as a school teacher, in Dryden, Lapeer 
 county. Having met with good success, he was employed in 
 the same school for three successive winters. 
 
 A portion of the summer of 1844 he spent in attending the 
 branch of the Michigan University at Romeo, under the charge 
 of Prof. Nutting. About this time the Rev. Mr. Parker, an 
 able scholar and fine gentleman, opened an academy in Almont, 
 as a preparatory department to the Michigan University at 
 Ann Arbor. He was a student in this school during the 
 years 1846-47 except winters. At the expiration of which 
 time he was prepared to enter the University, and he went to 
 Ann Arbor for that purpose, but was persuaded by a friend to 
 enter upon the study of the law instead.
 
 89 
 
 He commenced his legal studies with Governor 0. D. 
 Richardson, at Pontiac, in the spring of 1848. After having 
 been in his office about six months, he was compelled, for want 
 of means, to lay aside his studies and again teach school. In 
 the spring of 1859 he was employed as Principal in the Hills- 
 dale Union School, and continued in charge of the same nearly 
 one year. In those days a Union School was a " big thing," 
 and he did not fail to support the dignity of his calling. Ho 
 was deservedly popular as a teacher, and, having many warm 
 friends in Hillsdale, he determined on making that his home. 
 
 He again commenced the study of the law, with Judge E. H. 
 C. Wilson, where he completed it, and was admitted to the bar 
 in April, 1851. He immediately secured a good practice, and, 
 as might readily be judged from his former energy and perse- 
 verance, he acquired a reputation as a lawyer of which any 
 young man might bo proud. The records of the Courts of 
 Hillsdale county show that for the last five years he has had 
 one side of almost every case of any importance that has been 
 tried in that county. He was practicing law in Hillsdale 
 county at the breaking out of the rebellion. Though pleas- 
 antly situated, doing a profitable business in his profession, 
 and surrounded by the endearments of a beautiful home, he 
 determined that he could not remain an idle spectator, and, 
 throwing aside books and pleas, and bidding adieu to wife and 
 children, he left his home to encounter the trials and hardships 
 of a soldiers life. He was commissioned as Lieutenant Colonel 
 on the 20th day of November, 1861. He soon became 
 familiar with the infantry tactics, and remained with the regi- 
 ment at Flint until three days before it marched, when he 
 proceeded, under orders of April 19, 1862, to St. Louis, 
 Missouri, to provide ordnance stores and make arrangements 
 for transportation. 
 
 May 3, 1862, Col. Lum being assigned to the command of 
 a demi-brigade, he took command of the regiment, remaining 
 thus until July 26, 1862, when the regiment was broken up, 
 and he took command of four companies of infantry and two 
 of cavalry, at Town Creek bridge. On the 20th day of Sep-
 
 90 
 
 tember, 1862, Col. Lum being detailed on court-martial, the 
 command again devolved upon him, and, with the exception of 
 some twenty days, he was in command until February 24, 
 1863, and once or twice since, the command has devolved upon 
 him for a few days at a time, viz : from April 10th to April 
 26th, and again from May 28th to June 15th Col. Lum being 
 in command of the brigade both of these times. Col. Lum 
 received leave of absence August 2d, and the command of the 
 regiment has since been in Lieut. Col. Dickerson's hands, as 
 Col. Lum was detailed, upon his arrival at Nashville, on his 
 return, as President of the Military Examining Board, where 
 he has since remained. 
 
 As a man, Lieut, Col. Dickerson is highly esteemed, being 
 sociable and gentlemanly at all times. As an officer, he is 
 well drilled, being thoroughly acquainted with military tactics. 
 He is kind, but firm, and attentive to the wants of his men. 
 He is always ready to speak to his men and hear their com- 
 plaints, and, if possible, remedy their wrongs. He has always 
 shown a deep interest in the welfare of the regiment, and has 
 been with it constantly and under all circumstances, with the 
 exception of a few days while we were encamped at Nashville, 
 when he got a furlough to go home, but returned cheerfully at 
 the expiration of the time to his duties. He is always cheerful 
 and buoyant, thus doing much to keep up the spirits of 
 the officers and men. / ' 
 
 * >T 
 
 ""^fl ' 4 $ k\^ ' 
 
 MAJ. JAMES J. SCAERITT. 
 
 "Was born in the year 1822, in Connecticut. He moved to 
 Michigan and was pastor of a Baptist church at Jackson for 
 some time. Afterwards, leaving his pastorate, he engaged in 
 the book business at the same place. In the year 1858 he 
 moved to Port Huron, Michigan, where he edited a paper 
 known as the " Port Huron Press." In 1860 he was elected 
 Judge of Probate. He received authority to raise five compa- 
 nies for the 10th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, in the fall of 
 1861, and immediately set to work to recruit the required
 
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 number of men. He was commissioned as Major of the 10th 
 Michigan Infantry, November 20, 1861, and was with the 
 regiment up to November 26, 1862, when he was detailed as 
 Provost Marshal at Gallatin, Tennessee. He remained on that 
 duty there until the brigade commenced its campaign, when he 
 was made Provost Marshal of the brigade, and many is the 
 soldier who remembers Maj. Scarritt. He was faithful, and 
 even rigid, but no more than was right in the discharge of his 
 duties. His services did much to prevent straggling on our 
 marches, and at any post where the brigade was stationed the 
 secessionists and demi-rebels were made to feel the weight of 
 military law. There was no sneaking out from under his hand. 
 He made the best kind of a Provost Marshal, and was contin- 
 ued on that duty until he was taken violently sick at Anderson's 
 Cross Eoads, Tennessee. He started immediately for home, 
 but was too ill to proceed further than Nashville, Tennessee, 
 where Col. Lum took him to his own rooms and took the best 
 of care of him, bestowing his time and efforts in endeavors to 
 restore him to health, until he became sick himself, but all to no 
 avail. The Major died on the 16th day of November, 1863, 
 and his remains were sent to his friends in Michigan. 
 
 STAFF OFFICERS. 
 
 CHAP. JOHN O'BRIEN was appointed January 15, 1862. He 
 was an Episcopalian minister, of Pontiac, Oakland county, 
 Michigan. He resigned March 20, 1862, on account of his 
 advanced age, which would not admit of his being exposed to 
 the fatigues and hardships of the duties of the field. 
 
 ADJT SYLVESTER D. Co^yLES was a native of South Butler, 
 Wayne county, New York, where he was born in the year 1834. 
 He moved to Michigan in 1852, and was married in Pontiac, 
 Oakland county, Michigan, in 1855, being in his 21st year. 
 Before entering the service his occupation had been farming, 
 in which his indomitable energy must have made him success- 
 ful. He entered the military service in Pontiac, April 18, 1861, 
 as 2d Lieutenant in a company which was at that time forming
 
 92 
 
 for the 5th regiment, but as the services of only one regiment 
 were accepted at that time, the company was disbanded, except 
 the officers, who entered a drill school. When the 5th regi- 
 ment was called out and organized, he failed to obtain a 
 position in it, and was detained from accompanying it by the 
 death of his child. He then entered the 9th Michigan Infantry 
 at Detroit, and, during its formation, rendered signal service 
 as Drill Master. Failing here to get the position he sought, 
 he made still another effort, and when the 10th Infantry was 
 rendezvoused at Flint he joined them in the early part of the 
 formation, and rendered valuable aid in drilling the officers 
 and men. He was commissioned 1st Lieutenant, and Adju- 
 tant, November 8, 1861. By his firmness he soon won the 
 respect both of officers and men, and by his uniform kindness 
 and accommodating nature secured their good will. But all too 
 soon we lost him. May 26, 1862, when the regiment was on 
 picket near Corinth, he went out on to the lines, and, although 
 the rebel pickets were constantly firing upon our men, ho 
 walked along the line fearlessly, at the same time cautioning 
 others to keep out of sight. When standing in an exposed 
 position he was struck by a ball from a rebel sharpshooter, 
 and throwing his hand upon his breast, he exclaimed, " I have 
 it here," and fell, expiring immediately. His remains were 
 carried to Hamburg, Tennessee, and there interred. 
 
 QUARTERMASTER EDWIN A. SKINNER was born October 23, 
 1822, at Lebanon, Warren county, Ohio. At 15 years of age 
 he moved to Butler county, Ohio, and engaged in the dry 
 goods and pork packing business at Hamilton. In 1842 he 
 engaged in the pork-packing business in Cincinnati, Ohio. He 
 was married at Hamilton in 1848, and moved to Detroit, Mich- 
 igan, in April, 1851, and was conductor on what was then 
 called the Detroit and Pontiac Railroad, under command of 
 N. P. Stewart. In 1853 he was Express Messenger for the 
 American Express Company, on the Great Western (Canada) 
 Railway, from Detroit to Buffalo. From 1854 to 1858 he was 
 employed as conductor on the Michigan Central Railroad from 
 Detroit to Chicago, and was employed as Receiver on the same
 
 93 
 
 Railroad from 1858 to 1860. He was commissioned us 1st 
 Lieutenant and Quartermaster of the 10th Michigan Infantry, 
 November 8, 1861, in which capacity he was employed in the 
 regiment until April 2, 1863, when he was detailed as Brigade 
 Quartermaster, where he remained until the latter part of 
 December. He took charge of the Quartermaster's Depart- 
 ment of the regiment January 1, 1864, which position he still 
 fills. 
 
 MEDICAL STAFF. 
 
 SURGEON JOHN C. WILSON was appointed December 7, 1861, 
 and resigned March 2, 1862. He was, before entering the 
 military service, a regular practicing physician in Flint. After 
 leaving the 10th, he was appointed Surgeon of the 8th 
 Michigan Infantry. 
 
 IST ASST. SCRG. FRANKLIN B. GALBRAITH was born in 
 Sanilac county, Mich., Dec. 25th, about the year 1834. He 
 entered the Medical Department of the Michigan University in 
 the fall of 1858. Passed examination for the degree of M. D. 
 m the spring of 1860, but, on account of having studied only 
 two years, the degree was withheld for one year, as the regu- 
 lations of the Department required that three years study 
 should be given before that degree could be conferred. In 
 the summer of 1860 he entered the College of Physicians and 
 Burgeons in New York City, and graduated as M. D. at the 
 close of the term. He was commissioned as Assistant Sur- 
 geon December 19, 1861. He proved himself worthy of his 
 position yes highly worthy but, on account of long-continued 
 ill health, he was obliged to resign. His resignation was 
 accepted, to date from February 7, 1863. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF. 
 
 FREDERICK S. STEWART, Sergeant Major, was born January 
 25, 1836, in Eome, Oneida county, New York. When about 
 three years of age his father moved to Michigan with his 
 family, and for two years resided in the village of Auburn, at
 
 94 
 
 the expiration of which time he (Frederick) moved to Pontiac, 
 where he lived, with his parents seven years, when circumstan- 
 ces caused by the death of his uncle, called his father to the 
 city of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the early part of 1848. Here he 
 resided with his parents some four years, during which time 
 his father was engaged in the wholesale dry goods trade, and 
 in 1851 in an extensive rolling mill. In the spring of 1852 he 
 moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he resided two years, when 
 he went to Kochester, New York, and in the fall of 1854 
 entered into co-partnership with John R. E , in the whole- 
 sale and retail grocery business, but in consequence of hard 
 work and close confinement his health was so much impaired 
 that he was obliged to give up his business in the summer of 
 1855, when, upon medical advice, he salied for Europe, where 
 he remained some six months, and returned again to his native 
 country, with health entirely restored. He was married 
 December 3, 1856, in the City of New York. December 22, 
 1856 he took up his residence in Rochester, New York, where 
 he lived until the breaking out of the war. He entered the 
 service of the United States as Sergeant Major of the 10th 
 Michigan, November 27, 1861. He filled that position until 
 May 28, 1862, when he was promoted to Adjutant, vice Co-wles, 
 killed. His health failed soon after, and he was thus kept 
 from duty some time. At another time he suffered some five 
 weeks from broken bones received by the falling of his horse, 
 qut is at present at his post, performing his proper duties with 
 willingness and energy. 
 
 GEORGE ALLEN, Quartermaster Sergeant, was born in Ma- 
 comb county, Michigan, in 1835. When quite young he moved 
 with his parents to Clarkston, Oakland county. After arriving 
 at a suitable age he began attending school there, and most of 
 his time was thus spent until 1859, thereby obtaining a good 
 education. Between his school terms, he being possessed of a 
 desire to see the world, made visits to different parts of the 
 State. In the fall of 1859 he went to Hazelhurst, a small town 
 on the New Orleans and Great Northern Railroad, in Missis- 
 sippi. Here he was employed as a bookkeeper until the last
 
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 Presidential election, in the firm of Stewart & Pratt. He 
 enlisted in Capt. Burnett's company October 20, 1861, and 
 served in the capacity of Sergeant until January 20, 1862, 
 when he was appointed Quartermaster Sergeant. His name 
 not appearing on Company A's records, he is not noticed there. 
 He was promoted to 2d Lieutenant of Company C, vice 
 Wheeler, promoted), March 31, 1863, and was detailed as 
 Regiment Quartermaster April 2, 1863, in which capacity he 
 served until January 1, 1864, when he was relieved and took 
 his place in his company. 
 
 JOHN S. EOUSE, Hospital Steward, was born April 11, 1830, 
 in Ontario county, Canada West, where his parents still reside. 
 After leaving the farm John first learned and worked at the 
 carpenters trade for several years in Michigan, where he moved 
 in 1854. He then began the study of medicine under Dr. C. 
 Earle, of Orion, Oakland county, Michigan, and, after reading 
 here some months, he passed through a course of study at the 
 Michigan University, and commenced the practice of medicine 
 at Hadley, Lapeer county, Michigan, in the spring of 1861. 
 February 1, 1862, he was appointed Hospital Steward of the 
 10th Michigan, in which capacity he has served his country 
 faithfully. We think we are safe in saying that not one in one 
 hundred of our Hospital Stewards have rendered the faithful 
 service that he has. He was promoted to Assistant Surgeon 
 of the 14th Michigan Volunteer Infantry July 1, 1863. 
 
 DAVID 0. LUM, Commissary Sargeant, was born in Genesee 
 county, State of New York, in the year 1820. For several 
 years he was employed as a, civil engineer in Detroit, Michigan, 
 and for more than six years he was thus employed at Eagle 
 Eiver and Marquette, in the northern part of Michigan. In 
 Eagle Eiver he was connected with the Cliff Copper Mine, and 
 at Marquette with the railroad survey, and afterwards was 
 appointed Surveyor of the Port. He was married in New 
 York City, in the year 1846. He was a brother of Col. Lum, 
 and entered the regiment while it was redezvoused at Flint, 
 and was appointed to rank as Commissary Sergeant from 
 February 1, 1862. While the regiment was at Camp Big
 
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 Springs he died of congestion of the brain, July 3, 1862. His 
 remains were sent to Michigan. This was a heavy stroke 
 for our Colonel, but he met it with fortitude, like a true soldier 
 and brother. 
 
 EZRA B. MADISON, Principal Musician, Data already given 
 in Company F. 
 
 CHARLES F. LACEY, Principal Musician. Data already given 
 in Company B. 
 
 HIRAM E. BELCHER, Color Sergeant. Data already given in 
 Company H. 
 
 CHARLES "VV. COWLES, Chief Bugler. Data already given in 
 Company B. 
 
 CHANGES IN, AND ADDITIONS TO, MEDICAL 
 STAFF. 
 
 Shortly before leaving Michigan, F. H. Adams, M. D., of 
 Clarkston, took the position of Surgeon, but was never regu- 
 larly appointed, and, shortly after the regiment reached the 
 field he left it. 
 
 Fred. W. Sparling was appointed Surgeon May 1, 1862. 
 He has been detailed away from the regiment a great deal, and 
 is at present at division headquarters, on duty. 
 
 DANIEL A. SPICER, 'Id Assistant Surgeon, (it was not until 
 after the regiment had been in service some time that 2d Assist- 
 ant Surgeons were allowed), was born in Ontario, New York, 
 July 26, 1828. He studied medicine with Dr. Butler, of 
 Andover, Allcghany county, New York, and graduated in the 
 Bpring of 1852, at the medical department of the Western 
 Reserve College, at Cleveland, Ohio, and commenced the prac- 
 tice of Medicine in Stuben county, New York, and afterwards 
 practiced a few years in Chatauque county, New York. He 
 moved to Michigan in 1857, and practiced medicine in Newaygo, 
 seat of Newaygo county, Michigan, until the breaking out of 
 the war. Ho entered the United States military service in 
 September, 1861, as Hoepital Steward of the 2d Michigan 
 Cavalry. He received the appointment of 2d Assistant Sur-
 
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 geon of the 10th Michigan Infantry, September 23, 1862, and 
 March 31, 1863, was promoted to 1st Assistant Surgeon, vice 
 Galbraith, resigned. 
 
 DAVID M. VANDERBCRGH, Id Assistant Surgeon, was born in 
 the City of New York, December 7, 1841. He pursued his 
 medical studies at Port Huron and at Ann Arbor, Michigan. 
 He entered the United States Army, as Medical Cadet, August 
 26, 1862, and served in Washington, D. C., in that capacity 
 until March 31, 1863, and was appointed 2d Assistant Surgeon 
 of the 10th Michigan Infantry, and received a commission as 
 such from April 13, 1863.
 
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 of (Entfetttmtte, (Bit. 
 
 COMPANY A. 
 
 H. S. Burnett, of Byron, Shiawassee county, Michigan, 
 received authority from the Governor of the State to raise a 
 company to be assigned to some one of the regiments to be 
 raised in the State. This authority was received October 4, 
 1861, and on the 28th of the same month he had the minimum 
 of a company recruited. On the 2d of November, 1861, he 
 received orders to take his company to the rendezvous of the 
 10th Michigan, at Flint. November 5th, 1861, the company 
 arrived at the rendezvous with an aggregate of eighty-six men, 
 being the second company in camp. Mustered into the United 
 States service, with an aggregate of one hundred men, Febru- 
 ary 6, 1862. This company was raised principally in Southern 
 Shiawasse and Northern Livingston counties, and known as 
 the Byron Guards until the companies received their letters or 
 numbers. 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Capt. Henry S. Burnett was born September 13, 1831, near 
 Geneva, in the State of New York. He moved to Michigan, 
 with his parents, in September, 1836. They settled on a farm, 
 near Ypsilanti, Michigan, and two years after moved to Delhi, 
 on the Huron River, between Ann Arbor and Dexter. In the 
 spring of 1852, having previously studied civil engineering with 
 Lieut, (now Gen.)H. P.Vancleve, he went to Ohio and engaged
 
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 on the Springfield, Mt. Vernon and Pittsburgh Eailroad. Sta- 
 tioned at Mt- Vernon. While engaged on this railroad he was 
 married to Minerva, youngest daughter of Luther Boyden, of 
 Webster, Michigan, in January, 1863. The work having been 
 suspended on the Springfield, Mt. Vernon and Pittsburgh Eail- 
 road, for want of funds, in October, 1853, and the engineering 
 corps discharged, he returned to Michigan and remained until 
 the following spring, when he engaged on the Marietta and 
 Cincinnati Eailroad. Stationed at Athens, Ohio. He left this 
 Eailroad in January or February, 1855, and again returned to 
 Michigan. His father (Wm. Burnett) died the ensuing fall, 
 and he superintended the settlement of the estate. In the 
 spring of 1858 he engaged in the hardware business in Byron, 
 Shiawassee county, Michigan, and continued in that business 
 until entering the military service. Immediately after the first call 
 for three years men, he was elected 1st Sergeant of a company 
 of home guards, organized in his village for drilling. The 
 Captain subsequently resigned, when he was elected to fill the 
 vacancy, and soon after received authority and recruited a 
 company and joined the 10th. He is still with us ; has been 
 detailed considerable of the time from his company as field 
 officer, and on courts-martial. Promoted to Major, vice Maj. 
 J. J. Scarritt, deceased, to rank from December 29, 1863. 
 Commissioned by Gov. Blair, November 24. 
 
 1st. Lieut. Robert F. Gulick, was born December 9, 1831, at 
 Pultney, Stuben county, New York. He moved to Michigan 
 with his father (John Gulick) in May, 1843, who settled in 
 Burns, Shiawassee county, on a farm, and died in September of 
 the same year. After the death of his father he returned to 
 his place of nativity in New York, and remained until 1851, 
 when he again moved to Michigan with a good education 
 which he had obtained by hard study at intervals between 
 hours of labor and rest. Pursued the mercantile business at 
 Byron, Michigan, until September, 1855, when he entered the 
 office of S.' T. Parsons, of Corunna, Michigan, to pursue a 
 regular course of study, and was admitted to practice in all 
 the courts of Michigan, October 28, 1856. He was married
 
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 August 12, 1858, to Miss Sarah C. Stewart, of Byron. He 
 practiced law at Byron until October 1, 1861, when he received 
 a commission as 1st Lieutenant of the 10th Michigan Infantry, 
 and was assigned to Company A. February 25, 1862, was 
 attacked with fever and congestion of the lungs, and, after a 
 hard sickness partially recovered and was troubled with haem- 
 orrhage of the 'lungs, and on account of continued ill health 
 resigned May 23, 1862. 
 
 2d. Lieut. Bradford Cook was born in Orleans county, New 
 York, January 29, 1835. He moved to Michigan, in 1837, in 
 the month of June. Settled in Calhoun county, and went to 
 Livingston county in 1839, when that part of the State was 
 almost an unbroken wilderness. He always lived and worked 
 on a farm until 20 years of age, when he taught school winters 
 and followed the plow in the summer season. October 1, 
 
 1861, he received a commission as 2d Lieutenant. He was 
 promoted to 1st. Lieutenant, vice Gulick, resigned, May 25, 
 
 1862. Promoted to Captain of Company E., vice Hartsuff, 
 promoted. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, 
 
 H, Walter Nichols, 1st Sergeant, was born in Michigan, 
 county of "Washtenaw, io the year 1838. His father died when 
 he was about four years of age, and as he was a mechanic, 
 depending upon his labor for the support of his family, they 
 were left almost without any means of support. "When 
 Walter was nine years old he got permission of his mother and 
 went to live with a farmer, with whom he remained several 
 years, following that occupation. He enlisted October 7, 1861, 
 and was appointed to rank as 1st Sergeant from that date. 
 Promoted to 2d Lieutenant May 25, 1862, vice Cook, promoted, 
 and March 31, 1863, was promoted to 1st Lieutenant of Com- 
 pany H, vice S. Ter Bush, promoted. 
 
 Maxwell G. Cooky, 2d Sergt, was born November 30, 1830, 
 at Turin, Lewis county, New York. Attended school most of 
 the time until 18 years of age, when he left home and learned 
 the painters trade, which he followed until Oct. 8, 1861, when he 
 enlisted and was appointed to rank as 2d Sergeant from date of
 
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 enlistment. Was promoted to 1st Sergeant, May 25, 1862, and 
 March 31, 1863, promoted to 2d Lieutenant, vice Nichols, 
 promoted. Resigned December 28, 1863, on account of ill 
 health. 
 
 Samuel S. Tower, Sd Sergeant, was born in Oakland county, 
 Michigan. Enlisted October 24, 1861, at Byron. Was 20 
 years of age, and by occupation a blacksmith. Was appointed 
 to rank as 3d Sergeant from January 20, 1862. 
 
 Jay J. Parkhurst, 4th Sergeant, born in Bennington,Vermont. 
 Enlisted October 9, 1861, at Byron. Aged 23 years. By 
 occupation a farmer. Appointed to rank as 4th Sergeant from 
 date of enlistment. Died June 30, 1862, at General Hospital, 
 near Farmington, Mississippi. 
 
 Ira Brayton, bth Sergeant, born in Washington county, New 
 York. Enlisted October 23, 1861, at Howell. Aged 43 years. 
 A farmer. Appointed to rank as 5th Sergeant from date 
 of enlistment. Discharged February 25, 1862, at Flint, 
 Michigan. 
 
 Ira I. Sweet, Corporal, born in Springfield, Vermont. En- 
 listed October 17, 1861, at Vernon. Aged 28 years. A farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from the date of enlistment. 
 Discharged January 14, 1863, at Evansville, Indiana. 
 
 Wm. B. Pratt, Corporal, born in Macomb County, Michigan. 
 Enlisted October 18, 1861, at Byron. Aged 24 years. A 
 farmer. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlist- 
 ment. Promoted to Sergeant May 25, 1862. 
 
 Perry Trim, Corporal, born in Oswego county, New York. 
 Enlisted October 18, 1861, at Corunna. Aged 25 years. A 
 blacksmith. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of 
 enlistment. Eeported as deserter and dropped from the rolls 
 December 23, 1863, by order of C. J. Dickerson, Lieutenant 
 Colonel. 
 
 Duane Coffin, Corporal, born in Livingston county, Michi- 
 gan. Enlisted October 11, 1861, at Byron. Aged 18 years. 
 A farmer. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of 
 enlistment. Deserted August 2, 1862, from Little Bear Creek, 
 Alabama.
 
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 John J. Campbell, Corporal, nativity unknown. Enlisted 
 (and appointed to rank as Corporal from) October 9, 1861, at 
 Byron. Aged 32 years. A cooper. 
 
 James Devlyn, Corporal, born in Livingston county, Mich- 
 igan. Enlisted Octtober 11, 1861, at Cohoctah. Aged 19 
 years. A farmer. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date 
 of enlistment. 
 
 Marcus P. Andrews, Corporal, born in Rensselser county, 
 New York. Enlisted October 19, 1861, at Vernon. Aged 23 
 years. A farmer. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date 
 of enlistment. Promoted to Sergeant April 3, 1863. 
 
 Charles Rice, Corporal, born in Wayne county, Michigan. 
 Enlisted October 12, 1861, at Byron. Aged 22 years. A 
 farmer. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlist- 
 ment. Promoted to Sergeant September 15, 1862. 
 
 MUSICIANS. 
 
 Riley W. Litchjield, Bugler, born in Washtenaw county, 
 Michigan. Enlisted January 16, 1862, at Corunna. Aged 23 
 years. A harness maker. 
 
 Wm. W. Barker, Fifer, born in Onondaga county, New 
 York. Enlisted October 18, 1861, at Newberg. Aged 44 
 years. A physician. Died June 27, 1862, at General Hospital 
 Cincinnati, Ohio, of chronic diarrhoea. 
 
 Peter Degraff, Drummer, born in Montgomery county, New 
 York. Enlisted January 23, 1862, at Flint. Aged 58 years, 
 A carpenter. Discharged at Evansville, Indiana. Reported 
 as a deserter and dropped from the rolls by order of Lieut. 
 Col. C. J. Dickerson, December 23, 1863. 
 
 PRIVATES. 
 
 James Atherton, born in Genesee county, New York. En- 
 listed October 10, 1861, at Argentine. Aged 18 years. A 
 farmer. Appointed Corporal July 15, 1863. / 
 
 Robert Agnew, born in Cayuga county, New York. Enlisted 
 October 11, 1861, at Antrim. Aged 18 years. A farmer. 
 r>?scharffed January 2, 1863, at Jefferson Barrack ly'rc^-.
 
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 Godfrey Abell, born in Germany. Enlisted October 23, 1861, 
 at Webster. Aged 24 years. Laborer. 
 
 Jonas Botsford, born in Monroe county, New York. En- 
 listed October 14, 1861, at Byron. Aged 27 years. Moulder. 
 
 Jacob C. Bently, born in Ontario county, New York. 
 Enlisted October 17, 1861, at Mundy. Aged 27 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Henry Baird, born in Shiawassee county, Michigan. En- 
 listed October 12, 1861, at Byron. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Martin Brayton, born in Stuben county, New York. Enlist- 
 ed Oct. 9, 1801, at Byron. Aged 21 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 October 11, 1862, at Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 Wm. Brown, born in Shiawassee, Michigan. Enlisted 
 October 29, 1861, at Vernon. Aged 23 years. Farmer. 
 
 Albert Campbell, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 8, 1861, at Byron. Aged 18 years. Cooper. 
 
 Charles Chatjield, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted 
 February 20, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 David C. Calkins, born in Oswego, New York. Enlisted 
 Oct. 14, 1861, at Venice. Aged 27 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 June 24, 1862, at Detroit, Michigan. 
 
 Silas Crawford, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 March 26, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Alfred Cronkhite, born in Monroe county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 19, 1861, at Venice. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Died 
 July 5, 1862, at General Hospital near Farmiugton, Mississippi, 
 of typhoid fever. 
 
 Phillip Chamberlain, born in Hillsdale, N. H. Enlisted 
 October 21, 1861, at Byron. Aged 43 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged August 5, 1862, at Columbus, Ohio, 
 
 Lyman V. D, Cook, born in Livingston county, Mich. 
 Enlisted October 16, 1861, at Cohoctah. Aged 19 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Gideon Cassady, born in Chemung county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 Oct. 30, 1861, at Conway. Aged 44 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 March 2, 1863, at Keokuk, Iowa.
 
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 i 
 
 Lanson Condon, born in Genesee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 
 October 22, 1861, at Argentine. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Horace S. Calkins, born in Osvvego county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 25, 1861, at Venice. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Ap- 
 ppointed Corporal April 3, 1863. 
 
 Henry Clark, born in Shiawassee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 21, 1861, at Newberg. Aged 18 year. Farmer. 
 Dropped from the rolls May 3, 1863, not having been regularly 
 enlisted. 
 
 Edward Cowles, born in Wayne county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 5, 1861, at Pontiac. Aged 18 years. Printer. 
 
 Benjamine Colborn, born in Wayne county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 29, 1861, at Conway. Aged 35 years. Farmer. 
 
 George Coffin, born in Point au Pelee Island, Lake Erie. 
 Enlisted December 10, 1861, at Byron. Aged 22 years. 
 Farmer. Discharged August 25, 1862, at St. Louis, Missouri. 
 
 John Damon, born in Saginaw, Mich. Enlisted December 
 4, 1861, at Gaines. Aged 36 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 September 20, 1862, at Evansville, Indiana. 
 
 Charles Darby, born in Jefferson, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 16, 1861, at Gaines. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 Shelden Dickson, born in Auburn, Ohio. Enlisted October 
 9, 1861, at Byron. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Died July 22, 
 1862, at General Hospital, near Farmington, Mississippi, of 
 typhoid fever. 
 
 Andrew Effrets, born in Prussia. Enlisted October 18, 1861, 
 at Argentine. Aged 26 years. Farmer. 
 
 Arthur Ellis, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 9, 1861, at Coboctah. Aged 25 years. Blacksmith. 
 Appointed Corporal May 25, 1862. Deserted August 2, 1862, 
 from Little Bear Creek, Alabama. 
 
 Israel Ellsworth, born in Leeds county, C. W. Enlisted 
 October 22, 1861, at Cahoctah. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged March 10, 1862, at Flint, Mich. 
 
 Albert Ervy, born in N. J. Enlisted November 13, 1861, at 
 Argentine. Aged 21 years. Shoemaker.
 
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 Judson Ervy, born in Sussex, Penn. Enlisted February 18, 
 1862, at Agentine. Aged 18 years. Shoemaker. 
 
 Edward F. Fuller, born in Macomb county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 29, at Antrim. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. B. Forbes, born in Niagara county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 14, 1861, at Argentine. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. B. Fuller, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 18, 1861, at Conway. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 Died July 11, 1862, at General Hospital, near Farmington, 
 Mississippi. 
 
 Rufus Griswold, born in Livingston county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 12, 1861, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 John H. Gilbert, born in Canada. Enlisted November 25, 
 1861, at Flint. Aget 20 years. Farmer. Discharged January 
 
 7, 1863, at Detroit, Michigan. 
 
 Wm. Gave, born in Cayuga, N. Y. Enlisted October 28, 
 1861, at Byron. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Luman Harris, born in Lapeer, Mich. Enlisted October 
 
 8, 1861, at Byron. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. Harris, nativity unknown. Enlisted October 31, 1861, 
 at Byron. Aged 44 years. Farmer. Reported as a deserter 
 and dropped from the rolls by order of Lieut. Col. C. J. Dick- 
 erson, December 23, 1863. 
 
 Elbert Hawley, born in Monroe county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 18, 1861, at Deerfield. Aged 30 years. Farmer. 
 Died January , 1863, at his home. 
 
 Edwin A. Hart, born in Bradford county, Penn. Enlisted 
 October 21, 1861, at Howell. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged September 20, 1862, at Evansville, Indiana. 
 
 Edmond Hart, born in Tioga, N. Y. Enlisted October 21 % 
 1861, at Howell. Aged 38 years. Mechanic. Discharged 
 July 2, 1863. 
 
 Wm. Hall, born in Wyoming, N. Y. Enlisted October 19, 
 1861, at Cohoctah. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 Sherwood Hart, born in Bradford, Penn. Enlisted October 
 26, 1861, at Howell. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Died No- 
 vember 17, 1862, at Hospital No. 12, Nashville, Tennessee.
 
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 J. Deloss Jeicell, born in Stuben county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 4, 1861, at Byron. Aged 24 years. Joiner. Ap- 
 pointed Sergeant February 25, 1862. Promoted to 1st Serg't 
 April 3, 1863. 
 
 Henry H. ./Teys, born in Orange, Vt. Enlisted October 19, 
 at Byron. Aged 44 years. Farmer. Discharged July 9, 
 1862, at Camp Big Springs, Mississippi. 
 
 Daniel B. Lacy, born in Portage, Ohio. Enlisted February 
 25, 1862, at Mundy. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Henry Miller, born in Ontario, N. Y. Enlisted December 
 9, 1861, at Burns. Aged 32 years. Farmer. 
 
 Slake R. Miner, born in Monroe, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 22, 1861, at Byron. Aged 26 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 Corporal May 25, 1862. 
 
 Orlando Mills, born in Shiawassee, Mich, Enlisted October 
 
 15, 1861, at Byron. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Hugh McKeever, born in Ireland. Enikted October 27, 
 1861, at Howell. Aged 40 years. Laborer. Discharged July 
 21, 1862, at Detroit, Michigan. 
 
 Thurlow L. Millard, nativity unknown. Enlisted November 
 
 16, 1861, at Byron. Aged 30 years. Minister of the Gospel. 
 Died May 17, 1862, of nostolgia, on board of steamer Empress. 
 Buried at St. Louis, Missouri. 
 
 Wm. J. Mosdey, born in Saginaw county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 28, 1861, at Byron. Aged 23 years. Printer. Dis- 
 charged October 4, 1862, at Keokuk, Iowa. 
 
 George Mills, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 4, 1861, at Byron. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed Corporal September 15, 1862. 
 
 Henry Marsh, born in Washtenaw, Mich. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 16, 1861, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Ethan Marsh, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 March 7, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 March 10, 1862, at Flint. 
 
 Albert Martin, born in "Washtenaw county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 2, 1861, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged August 5, 1862, at Columbus, Ohio.
 
 107 
 
 Melton J. Moore, born in Hunt, Tenn. Joined the Texan 
 Rangers of the rebel array June 10, 1861. Was at the battles 
 of Springfield, Lexington, Shiloh, and Pea Ridge, and, at the 
 time of the evacuation of Corinth, deserted from the Rangers 
 and came to our lines. Enlisted August 26, 1862, at Tuscum- 
 bia, Alabama. Aged 29 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. Miner, born in Battle Creek, Mich. Enlisted Decem- 
 ber 17, 1861, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 September 29, 1862, at St. Louis, Missouri. 
 
 Levi Norris, born in Livingston county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 16, 1861, at Argentine. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 Reported as a deserter and dropped from the rolls December 28, 
 1863, by order of Lieut. Col. Dickerson. 
 
 Allen Morris, born in Stuben county, N. Y. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 16, 1861, Argentine. Aged 25 years. Farmer. Died 
 March 9, 1862, in Hospital at Flint, Michigan. 
 
 Alexander G'Rouke, born in Whitboro, Oneida county, N. 
 Y. Enlisted October 16, 1861, at Byrton. Aged 40 years. 
 {Farmer. 
 
 Geo. Parker, born in Livingston, Mich. Enlisted October 
 
 10, 1861, at Byron. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Munroc Putnam, born in Livingston, N. Y. Enlisted Octo. 
 ber 14, 1861, at Argentine. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 David Palmer, born in Ontario, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 12, 1861, at Cohoctah. Aged 28 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 July 22, 1862, at Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 Christopher Palmer, born in Livingston, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 16, 1861, at Cohoctah. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 John PecTdns, born in "Washtenaw, Mich. Enlisted October 
 
 11, at Cohoctah. Aged 19 years. Carpenter. Died July 
 29, 1862, at Military Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, of chronic 
 diarrhoaa. 
 
 Thomas J. Pettis, born in Shiawassee, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 26, 1861, at Byron. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Phillip Richardson, born in Onondaga, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 28, 1861, at Byron. Aged 18 years. Farmer.
 
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 Died March 13, 1863, at Begiment Hospital, Nashville, Ten- 
 nessee. 
 
 Miles Rood, born rn Genesee county, Mich. Enlisted March 
 8, 1862, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 March 23, 1863, at Nashville, Tennessee. 
 
 Abram Rigle, born in Erie, N. Y. Enlisted October 14, 
 1861, at Byron. Aged 23 years. Farmer. 
 
 Israel D. Russet, born in Caledonia, Vt. Enlisted October 
 14, 1861, at Corunna. Aged 43 years. Carpenter. 
 
 Auren Roys, born in Wayne, N. Y. Enlisted October 18, 
 1861, at Newberg. Aged 25 years. Carriage maker. Appointed 
 Corporal April 3, 1863. 
 
 Charles Ryno, born in Genesee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 17, 1861, at Gaines. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Charles Robinger, born in B-aden, Germany. Enlisted April 
 
 20, 1862, at Flint. Aged 25 years. Laborer. Appointed 
 Corporal September 15, 1862. 
 
 Geo. Stroud, born in Livingston county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 21, 1861, at Cohoctah. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Edwin R. Scully, born hi Wayne, Mich. Enlisted October 
 12, 1861, at Burns. Aged 26 years. Farmer. 
 
 Alien Stevens, born in Genesee, Mich. Enlisted October 
 
 21, 1861, at Newberg. Aged 18 years. Laborer. Discharged 
 July 17, 1862, at Benton Barracks, Missouri. 
 
 Lemuel J. Smedley, born in Shi-awassee, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 11, 1861, at Vernon. Aged 23 years. Farmer. Ap- 
 pointed Corporal September 15, 1862. 
 
 Charles F. Stewart, born in Washtenaw, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 16, 1861, at Corunna. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged December 22, 1862, at Evansville, Indiana. 
 
 Wm. J. Tower, born in Oakland, Mich. Enlisted October 
 19, 1861, at Burns. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. Tubbs, born in Washtenaw, Mich. Enlisted October 
 8, 1861, at Webster. Aged 25 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. W, Vincent, born in Herkimer, N. Y. Enlisted Feb- 
 ruary 18, 1862, at Flint. , Aged 45 years. Blacksmith
 
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 Reported as a deserter and dropped from the rolls December 
 23, 1863, by order of Lieut. Col. C. J. Dickerson. 
 
 Judtl Vincent, born in Shiawassee, Mich. Enlisted Febru- 
 ary 14, 1862, at Flint. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 Charles Wfigglesworih, born in Lancashire, England. En- 
 listed October 16, 1861, at Argentine, Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 Died July 2, 1862, at Military Hospital, West End, Cincinnati, 
 Ohio, of typhoid fever. 
 
 Marion Wittam, born in Genesee, Mich. Enlisted October 
 
 17, 1861, at Mundy. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 March 17, 1862, at St. Louis, Missouri. 
 
 John Walworth, born in Shiavvasse county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 12, 1861, at Byron. Aged 23 years. Farmer. 
 
 Edgar D. Welch, born in Shiawassee, Mich. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 17, 1861, at Burns. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Peter Wooliver, born in Sfcuben, N. Y. Enlisted January 
 
 18, 1862, at Flint. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Andrew Williams, born in Jerusalem, N k Y. Enlisted 
 October 18, 1861, at CohoctaL Aged 19 years. Farmer, 
 
 COMPANY B. 
 
 The authority to raise this company was given to Charles 
 H. Richman, of Sagiuaw, .Michigan, September 6, 1861. He 
 immediately began recruiting, and, although the country there, 
 as elsewhere, was filled with officers recruiting for the Mechanics 
 and Engineers, the Lancers, two regiments of cavalry and 
 some for infantry, he entered camp at Fort Wayne, Detroit, 
 September. 20, 1861, with forty men. Because Capt. Richman 
 would not consolidate, he did not enter the 9th Infantry, then 
 forming at that place. After the 9th had left the camp he was 
 ordered to take his company to Flint, and take command of 
 the camp for the formation of the 10th Infantry. He moved 
 from Detroit with 99 aggregate, November 1, 1861, and mus- 
 tered February 6, 1862, a maximum company. This company 
 was at first known as the Saginaw Rangers.
 
 110 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICEES. 
 
 .Capt. Charles II. Rich/man was born September 28, 1831, 
 at Canandaigua, Ontario county, New York. A company, 
 known as the Mackey, Oakley and Jennison Company, of which 
 his father was a member, having purchased a tract of land 
 in Saginaw, Michigan, they emigrated there in 1837. This 
 company, consisting of fifteen families, chartered the steamer 
 " Gov. Marcy " at Buffalo, and, after a journey of two weeks 
 and three days, arrived at their destination the site of the 
 present City of Saginaw, then marked only by two small 
 trading posts, one blacksmith shop, and two dwelling houses, 
 and surrounded by a camp of 1,500 Chippeway Indians." The 
 city lots were immediately laid out, and improvements begun 
 and carried on with great rapidity. From ten to fourteen 
 years of age Capt. Kichman was employed in his father's store, 
 where an immense trade was carried on with the Indians, in 
 furs, etc. He then returned to Caoandaigua, New York, and 
 attended school for two years, when he went again to Michi- 
 gan, and pursued his studies for two years more in the 
 Michigan University, at Ann Arbor. At the time of leaving 
 here he was a member of the Junior Class. He then acted 
 as a traveling agent for his father's trading house until nine- 
 teen years of age, at which time he entered into the employ 
 of Gray & Lewis, at Detroit, Michigan, as chief in their 
 extensive warehouse at the foot of Woodward avenue. Ho 
 remained here two years, and then was employed as principal in 
 the general trading house of W. L. P. Little & Co., at Saginaw. 
 In 1853 he engaged in the lumbering business, then so largely 
 carried on at Saginaw. In 1856 his father died, leaving a 
 large estate for him to settle. This estate, cleared of incum- 
 brance, was worth about $58,000, and fell to Capt. Richman 
 and his mother and sister. In the spring of 1861 he received 
 a strong recommendation from prominent men of Michigan 
 for a foreign appointment. This recommend found favor and 
 he was appointed Consul to Cadiz, Spain, June 11, 1861. 
 Owing to some official negligence in Cling his Consular bond
 
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 in proper time, he was thrown out of the appointment. Ha 
 then entered the military service and received commission as 
 Captain from October 1, 1861. Owing to ill health he has been 
 obliged to be absent considerable, but is at present with his 
 regiment. June 12, 1862, he was appointed Brigade Inspector, 
 in which capacity he is still acting. 
 
 1st Lieut. Harvey Lyon was born in Schenectady, New York, 
 in 1823. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1843, and in the fall 
 of 1846 enlisted in Capt. John S. Perry's Company 15th U. S. 
 Regulars, as a private, under what was at that time known 
 as the " new ten regiment bill," and was with the regiment 
 during its glorious campaign in Mexico. At the storming of 
 Chapultepec he received wounds, on account of which he 
 was discharged in April, 1848. He had been appointed Ser- 
 geant during his service. He was married in Cleveland, Ohio, 
 in 1860. Previous to entering the 10th Michigan he was a 
 carriage maker, and up to September 1, 1861, he received a 
 pension, as his wounds received at Chapultepec had rendered 
 him a cripple for five years. He received commission as 1st 
 Lieutenant in the 10th Michigan Infantry from October 1, 
 1861. He was promoted June 23, 1862, to Captain of Com- 
 pany F, vice Beach, resigned. Capt. Lyon resigned October 
 31, 1862. 
 
 2d Lieut. Geo. Turner was born in Genesee countv, New 
 York, January 29, 1835. He was married March 1, 1856, at 
 the age of twenty-one years. From fifteen to twenty-one years 
 of age he was in the service of the United States, in the north- 
 west, upon government surveys, after which he made explora- 
 tions in the north-west, for individuals, and at the time of 
 entering the military service was County Surveyor of Midland 
 County, Eegister of Deeds for said county, Notary Public, and 
 State Swamp Land Road Commissioner, under the appointment 
 from the Governor. In 1859 he passed examination before the 
 Board appointed by the Surveyor General, under the direc- 
 tion of the President of the United States, and was ordered 
 upon the service as 1st Assistant. Upon entering the military 
 service he received commission as 2d Lieutenant from October
 
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 I, 1861. June 23, 1862, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant, 
 vice Lyon, promoted. He was detailed 5s Officer in the Pio- 
 neer Corps, November 25, 1862, and reported to Capt. James 
 St. C. Morton. In the organization was appointed Ajdutant 
 1st Battalion, and served as such during the terrible battle of 
 Stone River. He then received the apppointment from then 
 Brig. Gen. James St. C. Morton of Chief of Topographical 
 Engineers of said battalion, and built, under direction of Brig. 
 Gen. Morton, the fortifications at Murfreesboro. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIOXED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 1st. Almon D. Eilis was born in Putnam county, State of 
 New York, in 1835. Previous to entering the military service 
 he was employed as a mechanic. He enlisted September 6, 
 1861, at Saginaw, Michigan, and was appointed to rank as 1st 
 Sergeant from date of enlistment. June 23, 1862, he was 
 promoted to 2d Lieutenant, vice Geo. Turner, promoted. 
 
 2d. Wm. B. Walker, born in Grafton county, New Hamp- 
 shire. Enlisted September 6, 1862, at Saginaw. Aged 33 
 years. Mechanic. Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date 
 of enlistment. Promoted to 1st Sergeant July 1, 1862. 
 
 3d. Isaiah Windover, born in Lenox county, Canada. En- 
 listed September 16, 1861, at Midland. Aged 34 years. 
 Mechanic. Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of 
 enlistment. Discharged February 17, 1863, at Nashville, 
 Tennessee. 
 
 4th. *Miron C. Woodward, born in Jefferson county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted September 17, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 30 years. 
 Mechanic. Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of 
 enlistment. 
 
 5th. Wm. Sickles, nativity unknown. Enlisted October 26, 
 1861, at Holly. Aged 21 years. Hotel keeper. Appointed 
 to rank as Sergrant from date of enlistment. Discharged 
 at Plint, Michigan, date unknown.
 
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 Corporals. 
 
 1st. Win. A. Stewart, born in Wayne county, Michigan. 
 Enlisted September 25, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 20 years. 
 Mechanic. Appointed to rank as Corporal from the date of 
 enlistment. Promoted to Sergeant April 3, 1863. 
 
 2d. Thomas Homer, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted 
 September 18, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 23 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Pro- 
 moted to Sergeant July 1, 1862. 
 
 3d. Theodore V. Kelsey, born in Jefferson county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted October 3, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 29 years. La- 
 borer. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 Promoted to Sergeant July 1, 1862. 
 
 4th. Samuel B. Andrews, born in Nova Scotia. Enlisted 
 October 18, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 25 years. Sailor. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 5th. Leroy Homer, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted 
 September 18, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 Discharged August 19, 1862, at Detroit, Michigan. 
 
 6th Wm. A. Copeland, born in Cumberland, Penn., in 1831. 
 His parents had come from Ireland and settled there some years 
 prior to that date. His father died when he was five years 
 old. Shortly after, the family moved to Seneca county, New 
 York, where he lived two years, and in the year 1848, they 
 moved to Oakland county, Michigan. When William was 9 
 years of age he was adopted by a wealthy farmer of Plymouth, 
 Wayne county, Michigan. Here he lived until 18 years of 
 of age. When he was 14 years old his mother died. He says 
 " this was my first great sorrow." Leaving his foster parents 
 much against their will and arguments, in the year 1859 he 
 rambled through Northern Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, 
 Minnesota and Iowa. In November he was taken sick at 
 Galena, Illinois, and on recovering he went into employment on 
 the steamer Ben Franklin, where he remained until close of 
 navigation. After spending the winter at St. Louis, Missouri,
 
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 he engaged in the fur business in the country of the Crow and 
 Blackfoot Indians. Returning again to St. Louis he visited 
 the country of the Lower Mississippi, and in the spring of 1852 
 returned to Michigan and engaged in farming. In 1854 he went 
 into the wild forests and began clearing a farm, keeping 
 "bachelors" for one year. In the winter of 1855 he married 
 Miss Helen Yerkes, of Wayne county, Michigan, and they 
 went on to the " new farm,' 1 to "begin living;" the war break- 
 ing out he enlisted October 16, 1861, at Midland. He was 
 appointed to rank as a Corporal from date of enlistment. Pro- 
 moted to 5th Sergeant February 26, 1862. Promoted to 3d 
 Sergeant July 1, 1862. Promoted to 2d Lieutenant March 31, 
 1863, vice Ellis, resigned. 
 
 7th. Isaac Hanson, born in 'Canada. Enlisted September 
 18, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 26 years. Tradesman. Appoin- 
 ted to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 8th. John Mason, born in Equath, N. H. Enlisted Septem- 
 ber 25, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 21 years. Laborer. Appointed 
 to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 MUSICIANS. 
 
 Win. Brown, Drummer, born in New York. Enlisted 
 October 16, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 18 years. Lumberman. 
 
 O. B. Rogers, Fifer, born in Wyoming, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 24, 1861, at Flint. Aged 40 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged April 2, 1862, at Flint, Michigan. 
 
 Charles Lacy, Drummer, born in Oakland county, Mich. 
 Enlisted September 16, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 18 years. 
 Jeweler. Appointed Principal Musician October 13, 1862. 
 
 George R. Collier, Drummer, born in N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 16, 1861, at Midland. Age unknown. Moulder. 
 Discharged April 21, 1862, at Flint. 
 
 PRIVATES. 
 
 James H. Arnold, born in Lycoraing county, Pa. Enlisted 
 September 16, 1861, at Midland. Aged 20 years. Farmer.
 
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 Alexander H. Allen, born in Conn. Enlisted October 28, 
 1861, at Holly. Aged 24 years. Laborer. Appointed Corpo- 
 ral March 3, 1862. 
 
 Luther Alexander, born in Genesee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 8, 1861, at Flint. Aged 25 years. Laborer. Re- 
 ported as a deserter December 23, 1863. 
 
 Robert Allen, Sen., born in Washington county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted November 8, 1861, at Midland. Aged 42 years 
 Farmer. Discharged January 6, 1863, at Evansville, Indiana. 
 
 Francis H. Andrews, born in Livingston county, Mich. 
 Enlisted December 20, 1861, at Danby. Aged 19 years. 
 Farmer. Died January 17, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tennessee. 
 
 Robert Allen, Jr., born in Warruby, N. Y. Enlisted March 
 25, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 September 16, 1862, at Evansville, Indiana. 
 
 Ezekiel Bourbrina, born in Monroe county, Mich. Enlisted 
 April 9, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Theodore B. Bacon, born in Clayton, N. Y. Enlisted Sep- 
 tember 18, 1861, at Midland. Aged 23 years. Mechanic. 
 
 Francis Bayno, born in Canada. Enlisted September 26, 
 1861, at Midland. Aged 25 years. Farmer. 
 
 Hiram Braley, born in Saginaw county. Mich. Enlisted 
 September 26, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed Corporal April 3, 1863. 
 
 Geo. Brown, born in Wayne county, N. Y. Enlisted Sep- 
 tember 26, 1861, at , Isabella county. Aged 18 years. 
 
 Farmer. 
 
 Abram Brock, born in Midland county. Mich. Enlisted 
 September 26, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 22 3 r ears. Farmer. 
 Died October 26, 1862, at Elizabeth town, Kentucky, of inflam- 
 mation of lungs. 
 
 Deloss W. Benjamine, born in Onondaga county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted October 4, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 24 years. 
 Teamster. 
 
 Robert Byron, born in Scotland. Enlisted October 19, 1861, 
 at Saginaw. Aged 18 years. Laborer.
 
 116 
 
 Lee Baker, born in Monroe county, N. Y. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 25, 1861, at Detroit. Aged 25 years. Mechanic. 
 
 Benjamin Buck, born in C. W. Enlisted October 26, 1861, 
 at Detroit. Aged 24 years. Teamster. 
 
 Charles Bullock, nativity unknown. Enlisted October 3> 
 
 1861, at Saginaw. Aged about 22 years. Laborer. Deserted 
 October 24, 1861, at Flint. 
 
 Stephen Beers, born in Cayuga county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 29, 1861, at Detroit. Aged 73 years. Laborer. 
 
 Charles W. Cowles, born in Hunterdon county, N. J. En- 
 listed January 9, 1862, at Flint. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed Chief Bugler April 1, 1862. Transferred to Brigade 
 Band September 1, 1862. 
 
 Eugene Cole, born in Delhi, Mich. Enlisted February 18, 
 
 1862, at Midland. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Abraham Conkwright, born in Livingston county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted September 12, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 25 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Wm. Conkwright, born in N. Y. Enlisted September 26, 
 
 1861, at Midland. Age unknown. Farmer. Died January 6, 
 
 1862, at Flint, Michigan. 
 
 Wm. Chatfield, born in Sanilac county, Mich. Enlisted 
 
 September 22, 1861, at , Isabella county. Aged 22 years. 
 
 Laborer. 
 
 S. S. E. Cartwright, born in Schenectady, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 3, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 42 years. Laborer. 
 Transferred to Company E, April 2, 1862. 
 
 Edwin A. Cross, born in Genesee county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 16, 1861, at Midland. Aged 26 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged July 11, 1862, at Detroit, Michigan. 
 
 A. W. Crownover, nativity unknown. Enlisted October 
 16, 1861, at Midland. Aged 38 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 December 26, 1861, at Flint, Michigan. 
 
 Franklin M. Cummings, born in "Wayne county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted October 28, 1861, at Holly. Aged 18 years. Cooper. 
 
 W. W. Cairns, born in St. Johns, New Brunswick. Enlist-
 
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 ed October 28, 1862, at Detroit. Aged 37 years. Farmer. 
 Reported as a deserter and dropped December 31, 1863. 
 
 Jefferson W. Crydamon, born in Mich. Enlisted October 
 26, 1851, at Roxand. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 
 Nathan Croff, born in Eaton county, Mich. Enlisted No- 
 vember 15, 1861, at Eockland. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Robert Doivn, born in G-loustershire, England. Enlisted 
 January 27, 1862, at Flint. Aged 34 years. Mechanic. 
 
 Win. Dennis, born in Norfolk, Canada. Enlisted October 
 19, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 23 years. Laborer. Appointed 
 Corporal July 1, 1862. 
 
 C/iarles Duffany, born in Quebec county, Canada. Enlisted 
 October 23, 1861, at Bay City. Aged 26 years. Mechanic. 
 
 Geo. Eldridge, born in Mich. Enlisted October 18, 1861, at 
 Saginaw. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Deserted from Flint, 
 Michigan, December 8, 1861. Returned to duty June, 1862. 
 Deserted December 25, 1862, from Hospital No. 5, Nashville, 
 Tennessee. 
 
 Benjamin Frost, born in Washington county, Maine. En- 
 listed October 21, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 42 years. Laborer. 
 Discharged September 25, 1862, at Nashville, Tennessee. 
 
 Horatio Gary, born in Saginaw county, Mich. Enlisted 
 September 10, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 23 years. Farmer. 
 Died July, 1862, at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, of fever. 
 
 James Gruit, born in Bay county, Mich. Enlisted Septem- 
 ber 26, 1861, at Gratiot. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Robert J. Gibbs, born in Chittenden county, Vt. Enlisted 
 January 9, 1862, at Flint. Aged 24 years. Laborer. Died 
 November 10, 1861, at Jackson, Tennessee, of typhoid fever. 
 
 Wm. Greenwood, born in Courtland county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 Dec. 20, 1861, at Rockland. Aged 44 years. Farmer. Died 
 June , 1862, at Henderson, Kentucky, of fever. 
 
 Scott S. Greenman, nativity unknown. Enlisted October 
 31, 1861, at Detroit. Aged 21 years. Lumberman. 
 
 Robert B. Hough, Sen, born in Home District, Canada. 
 Enlisted October 18. 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 44 years-
 
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 Mechanic. Discharged November 28, 1862, at St. Louis, 
 Missouri. 
 
 Lionel Harris, born in Fairfield, Ohio. Enlisted November 
 4, 1861, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Fanner. Discharged May 
 20, 1863, at Nashville, Tennessee. 
 
 Cyrus Hall, born in Stuben county. N. Y. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 22, 1861, at Roxand Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 John B. Herriman, born in N. Y. Enlisted October 28 
 1861, at Holly. Aged 22 years. Fanner. Appointed Corpora^ 
 July 1,1862. 
 
 Elijah Hough, born in Saginaw county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 8, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 19 years. Laborer. 
 
 Robert B. Hough, born in Saginaw county, Mich. Enlisted 
 January 8, 1862, at Saginaw. Aged 10 years. Laborer. 
 
 Thomas Jarvis, nativity unknown. Enlisted October 19, 
 1861, at Detroit. Age unknown. Laborer. 
 
 Lewis Kehey, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted Janu- 
 ary 9, 1862, at Flint. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 Henry Lavier, nativity unknown. Enlisted September 27, 
 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 22 years. Laborer. 
 
 Geo. Lixey, born in Wayne county, Mich. Enlisted Septem- 
 ber 23, 1861, at , Saginaw county. Aged 22 years. Laborer. 
 Discharged April 21, 1862, at Flint. 
 
 Baptist Laducia, born in Lantamond, L. C. Enlisted Sep- 
 tember 27, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 23 years. Laborer. 
 
 Reuben Lawhead, born in Fayette county, Pen. Enlisted 
 October 30, at Roxand. Aged 41 years. Died April 28, 1863, 
 at Nashville, Tennessee. 
 
 Amos Miner, born in Conn. Enlisted September 16, 1861, 
 at Midland. Aged 43 years. Mechanic. 
 
 Geo. H. Miner, born in Vt. Enlisted September 16, 1861, 
 at Midland. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Wm. Miner, born in Bridgeport, Mich. Enlisted Septem- 
 ber 6, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 18 years. Fisherman. Died 
 November 28, 1861, at Flint. 
 
 John Mason, born in Ac worth, N. H Enlisted September
 
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 25, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 21 years. Laborer. Died July 
 31, 1862, at Farmington, Mississippi, of fever. 
 
 Newton Merrill, born in Broome county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 September 26, 1861, at , Isabella county. Aged 21 years. 
 Farmer. Died May 24, 1862, at Henderson, Kentucky, of 
 fever. 
 
 Alanson Marcy, born in Cayuga, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 16, 1861, at Midland. Aged 40 years. Mechanic. Reported 
 as a deserter and dropped from the rolls December 31, 1863. 
 
 Stephen Munger, born in Commerce, N. Y. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 18, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 Need McMUlin, born in Scotland. Enlisted October 21, 
 
 1861, at Bay City. Aged 37 years. Farmer. 
 
 Philander H. Myers, born in Susquehauah county, Penn. 
 Enlisted November 4, 1861, at Midland. Aged 25 years. 
 Laborer. 
 
 Orin B. McNelt, nativity unknown. Enlisted March 6, 
 
 1862, at Flint. Aged 38 years. Mechanic. Discharged Au- 
 gust 17, 1862, place unknown. 
 
 John McGroury, born in Ireland. Enlisted November 4, 
 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 30 years. Farmer. 
 
 Thomas McCarty, born in Armagh county, Ireland. En- 
 listed December 7, 1861, at Midland. Aged 44 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. Newton, born in N. Y. Enlisted October 3, 1861, at 
 Saginaw. Aged 19 years. Laborer. 
 
 Wm. Patterson, born in Saginaw county, Mich. Enlisted 
 September 18, 1861, at Midland. Aged 21 years. Laborer. 
 
 Erastus J3. Paxson, born in Erie county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 September 16, 1861, at Midland. Aged 25 years. Mechanic. 
 Appointed Corporal February 26, 1862. Promoted to Ser- 
 geant November 4, 1862. Promoted to Sergeant Major July 
 15, 1863. 
 
 Henry F. Pierce, born in Saratoga county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 18, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Phineas F. Pierce, born in Saratoga county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 18, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 20 years. Mechanic.
 
 120 
 
 John B. Parker, born in Berkshire county, Mass. Enlisted 
 October 30, 1861, at Eoxand. Aged 29 years. Farmer. 
 
 Charles Peters, born in Shiawassee, Mich. Enlisted Febru- 
 ary 26, 1862, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. Peters, born in Siawassee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 February 26, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. Rodell, born in Germany. Enlisted September 27, 
 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Laprise Rosell, born in Ohio. Enlisted October 30, 1861, 
 at Danby. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. Russell, born in Monroe county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 31, 1861, at Detroit. Aged 18 years. Laborer. Died 
 March 10, 1862, at Nashville, Tennessee, from an accidental 
 shot. 
 
 Joseph Stickney, born in Gcnesee county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 Septeber 16, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 26 years. Teamster. 
 Discharged September 12, 1862, at Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 John Sparks, born in England. Enlisted October 18, 1861, 
 at Saginaw. Aged 35 years. Laborer. Discharged February 
 4, 1862, at Flint, Mich. 
 
 James Spencer, born in Kingston, Canada. Enlisted Sep- 
 tember 27, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 31 years. Laborer. 
 
 James L. Staples, born in Sussex county, N. J. Enlisted 
 September 27, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 43 years. Laborer. 
 Discharged October 30, 1862, at Louisville, Kentucky. 
 
 Wm. Smith, born in Tioga county, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 11, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 39 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 April 21, 1862, at Flint. 
 
 Washington Saxton, born in Ulster county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 22, 1861, at Eoxand. Aged 31 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. H. Smith, born in N. Y. Enlisted October 19, 1861, 
 at Detroit. Age unknown. Boatman. 
 
 Daniel Sanford, born in St. Lawrence county, N. Y. En- 
 listed September 16, 1861, at Midland. Aged 37 years. 
 Glover. Discharged at Detroit, Michigan, date unknown. 
 
 John D. Sowles, born in N. Y. Enlisted October 22, 1861, 
 
 L-T>^^A A rvn^ 1 V0 n^<, "EV^"
 
 121 
 
 Vandermark Story, born in Oneida county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 30, 1861, at Eoxand. Aged 30 years. Farmer. 
 
 Abraham Savage, born in Cayuga county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 15, 1861, at Boxand. Aged 45 years. Mechanic. 
 Transferred to Company E April 21, 1862. 
 
 Ira Sowles, born in Eaton county, Mich. Enlisted March 
 28, 1862, at Flint Aged 18 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 January 25, 1863, at Nashville, Tennessee. 
 
 Henry Taylor, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 September 16, 1861, at Midland. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 Appointed Corporal July 1, 1862. 
 
 John. Taylor, born in Ireland. Enlisted October 20, 1861, 
 at Detroit. Age unknown. Laborer. Discharged January 
 28, 1862, at Flint. 
 
 Lorenzo F. Taylor, born in N. Y. Enlisted September 16, 
 
 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 45 years. Lumberman. Transferred 
 to Company H February 5, 1862. 
 
 Charles Truax, born in Ontario county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 September 6, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 19 years. Laborer. 
 
 Albert Turner, born in Wayne county, Mich. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 28, 1861, at Pontiac. Aged 18 years. Laborer. Died 
 June 13, 1862, of fever, at General Hospital, near Farmington, 
 Mississippi. 
 
 Wm. A. Turner, born in Ionia county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 22, 1861, at Danby. Aged 20 years. Farmer. Died, 
 date and place unknown. 
 
 Junius G. Turner, born in Ionia county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 22, 1861, at Danby. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Orrin Tucker, born in Eaton, Mich. Enlisted March 4, 
 
 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Discharged Janu- 
 ary , 1862, at Flint 
 
 Henry Vanpatten, nativity unknown. Enlisted September 
 9, 1861, at Saginaw. Aged 30 3^ears. Farmer. 
 
 NatJian, Vanhousen, born in Westminster, Canada. Enlisted 
 January 9, 1861, at Elint. Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 
 Samuel Vanavzry, born in Lockport, N. Y. Enlisted Octo-
 
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 her 26, 1861, at Holly. Aged 42 years. Joiner, Discharged 
 August 25, 1862, at Detroit, Michigan. 
 
 Ralph Vosburg, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 20, 1861, at Holly. Aged 23 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. Westbrook, born in Saginaw county, Mich. Enlisted 
 September 26, 1861, at , Isabella county. Aged 22 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Ebenezer Williams, born in Porter, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 30, 186-1, at Eoxand. Aged 44 years. Transferred to Com- 
 pany E April 21, 186-2. 
 
 A. E, Wisner, born in Lake county, Ohio. EnKsted Nov. 
 8, 1861, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer; 
 
 Ebenezer Williams, Jr., born in "VVashtenaw county, Mich. 
 Enlisted January 9, 1862, at Eoxand. Aged 20 years. 
 Farmer.. 
 
 Lewis C. Wliiteman, bora in Madison county, N. Y. En- 
 listed February 17, 1862, at Portland. Aged 24 years. Farmer, 
 Discharged July 16,. 1862,. at Detroit, Michigan, 
 
 COMPANY C, 
 
 B. B. Eedfield, of Oakland county, received permission 
 from the Governor the 1st of September, 1861, to raise a com- 
 pany, but, failing to fill his company, he joined with Miron 
 Bun-nell, of Genessee county, who together received written 
 authority of the Governor to raise a company to be assigned 
 to some one of the regiments then- forming. This authority 
 was received September 24, 1861. B. B. Redfield took whaft 
 men he had raised to Goodrich, Genesee county, and the drill 
 in which they had already become well versed at Orion, Oak- 
 land county, was continued, and new recruits were brought ir> 
 until the company numbered a minimum, which was about 
 the first of November, 1861, when they were ordered to joi 
 the 10th Michigan Infantry, then forming at Flint. Novem- 
 ber llth the company went into camp at Flint with eighty- 
 six men, and was mustered into the United States service
 
 February 6, 1862, with a maximum company. It was first 
 known as the Orion Union Guards, and recruited principally 
 in Oakland and Genesee counties. 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 (1 
 
 Capt. Myron Bunnell was born in Oswego county, New 
 York, in the year 1825. He moved to Michigan with his father 
 when quite young. When about 18 years of age he went to 
 California by the overland route, taking a train of twelve pairs 
 of horses and five wagons. He was gone two years and 
 returned to Michigan and engaged in teaching school, and also 
 in the mercantile business. He was married in Genesee county, 
 Michigan, in the year 1857. Received commission as Captain 
 from October 1, 1861. He was troubled with his lungs, and 
 suffered otherwise from ill health, after arriving in the field, 
 until July, when he went home, and, after partially recovering, 
 rejoined his regiment, but was obliged to resign November 18, 
 1862. 
 
 \st Lieut. Benjamin B. Redfield was born in Bainbridge, 
 Chenango county, New York, February 11, 1813. Married 
 Emily Smith, of Onondaga county, New York, March 17,1833. 
 He moved to Michigan in 1844. He led a farmer's life quite 
 successfully until entering the military service teaching school 
 some twenty-five winters. Was considerable prominent in 
 political circles, taking an active part in many of the political 
 strifes of the day. After the defeat of our arms at Bull's Run, 
 he felt a desire to engage in the great strife, which is still 
 pending, and accordingly joined the service of the United 
 States and received commission as 1st Lieutenant from Octo- 
 ber 1, 1861. Upon arriving in the field the change of climate 
 was so great as to seriously affect his health, and he was obliged 
 to resign, which he did June 2, 1862. 
 
 2d Lieut. Alva A. Collins was born September 14, 1823, in 
 the village of Wyoming, Wyoming county, New York. At 
 the age of five years he moved with his father to Rochester, 
 New York, and at ten years of age to Attica, N Y., where he 
 lived eleven years. He then left the parental roof and spent
 
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 several years in Warsaw, Leroy and Byron, New York, at farm- 
 ing and other occupations. At Byron he began the profession 
 of teaching primary schools, which be continued to follow most 
 of the time until entering the military service. He was teach- 
 ing at the breaking out of the rebellion and quit his school 
 and enrolled himself as a soldier when Lieut. Kedfield started 
 to raise a company, and upon an election held to appoint offi- 
 cers, he was elected 2d Lieutenant unanimously, and received 
 commission as such from October 1, 1861. He was promoted 
 to 1st Lieutenant June 2, 1862, vice Redfield. resigned. Had 
 command of his company most of the time after entering the 
 field until April, 1863, on account of ill health of his superior 
 officers. He is a thorough temperance officer. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 \st. Hairison H. Wheeler was born in Lapeer county, Mich- 
 igan, March 22, 1839. He was married in Tuscola county, 
 Michigan, January 29, 1859. Occupation before entering the 
 military service was farming. He enlisted November 1, 1861, 
 at Farmer's Creek, Michigan, and by vote of the company was 
 made 1st Sergeant February 1, 1862, and appointed to rank as 
 such from date of enlistment. Promoted to 2d Lieutenant, 
 vice Collins promoted, June 2, 1862 ; and on March 31, 
 1863, promoted to 1st Lieutenant of Company 1, vice Titus 
 promoted, and shortly after transferred to Company E, trice 
 Vanderburg, deceased. 
 
 2d. Fletcher W. Hewes, born in Leroy, Genesee county, N.Y. 
 Enlisted September 16, 1861, at Orion. Aged 23 years. 
 School teacher. Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of 
 enlistment. Detailed as Ordnance Sergeant for the regiment 
 January 12, 1863, where he still remains. 
 
 3d. Mark H. Ridley, born in Sussex, England. Enlisted 
 September 14, 1861, at Orion. Aged 33 years. Shoemaker. 
 Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. 
 
 4th. Esli R. Redfield, born in Onondaga county, N. Y. En- 
 listed September 14, 1861, at Orion. Aged 27 years. Painter.
 
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 Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. Pro- 
 moted to 1st Sergeant September 1, 1862. 
 
 5th. John S. Cory ell, born in Livingston county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted October 2, 1861, at Orion. Aged 25 years. School 
 teacher. Discharged September 8, 1862, at Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 1st. James R. Kipp, born in Erie county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October t 22, 1861, at Atlas. Aged 23 years.. Farmer. Ap- 
 pointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Promoted 
 to Sergeant September 1, 1862. 
 
 2d. Edmond OPNeil, born in Ireland. Enlisted September 
 14, 1861, at Orion. Aged 20 years. Farmer. Appointed to 
 rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 3d. Samuel J. W. Gibbs, born in Genesee county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted September 21, 1861, at Orion. Aged 29 years. 
 Farmer. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlist- 
 ment. 
 
 4th. John E. Beach, born in Genesee county, N.Y. Enlisted 
 October 5, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 28 years Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Died 
 July 23, 1862, at General Hospital, near Farmington, Missis- 
 sippi, of fever. 
 
 5th. Milo Stcears, born in Genesee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 22, 1861, at Atlas. Aged 23 years. Farmer. Ap- 
 pointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Promoted 
 to Sergeant October 1, 1862. 
 
 6th. Frederick Casamer, born in Oakland county, Mich. 
 Enlisted September 14, 1861, at Orion. Aged 22 years. 
 Farmer. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlist- 
 ment. 
 
 7th. Jasper Ingleheart, born in Lyons, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 15, 1861, at Waterford. Aged 31 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 8th. Geo. R. Collins, born in "Wyoming, N. Y. Enlisted 
 September 14, 1861, at Orion. Aged 25 years. School 
 teacher. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment.
 
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 MUSICIANS. 
 
 James Lacy, Drummer, born in Westchester, N. Y. En- 
 listed November 18, 1861, at Flint. Aged 64 years. Laborer. 
 
 Ira Rogers, Fifer, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 2, 1861, at Orion. Aged 27 years. Fanner. 
 
 PRIVATES. 
 
 Elihu Orman, born in N. Y. Enlisted November 2, 1861, 
 at Flint. Aged 29 years. Farmer. 
 
 Abel.Beckioith, born in Addison, Vt. Enlisted October 28, 
 1861, at Watertown. Aged 29 years. Farmer. Transferred 
 to Company H, April 30, 1862. 
 
 Gilbert Beckwith, born in Essex, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 28, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Died on 
 hospital boat, on the Tennessee River, of chronic diarrhoea, 
 May 15, 1862. 
 
 Larson Beckwith, born in Essex, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 25, 1861, at Marathon. Aged 15 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 November 29, 1862, at Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 Geo. W. Bidwell, born in Wayne, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 17, 1861, at Forest. Aged 35 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 September 12, 1862, at Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 Henry S. Bidicefl, born in Portage, Ohio. Enlisted October 
 7, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 29 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 Corporal February 16, 1863. 
 
 Daniel Burton, born in Oswego county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 14, 1861, at Orion. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Died 
 January 26, 1862, at Flint, Michigan, of fever. 
 
 Marvin Barney, born in Genesee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 2, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 18 years. Mechanic. 
 Appointed Corporal February 16, 1861. 
 
 Geo. Bush, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted October 
 5, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Jno. Bush, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 4, 1861, at Flint. Aged 21 years. Farmer.
 
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 Geo. Beckett, born in Lincolnshire, England. Enlisted Jan- 
 uary 3, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 Corporal October 1, 1862. 
 
 Wm. Bartlett, born in Oxfordshire, England. Enlisted 
 February 12, 1862, at Flint. Aged 40 years. Farmer. Died 
 January 5, 1863, at General Hospital No. 2, Nashville, Tenn. 
 Buried in Nashville soldiers' cemetery. 
 
 Freeman Chapman, born in Oakland county, Mich. En- 
 listed September 21, 1861, at Orion. Aged 30 years. Farmer. 
 
 Nelson Confer, born in Erie county, N. Y. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 22, 1861, at Atlas, Aged 23 years. Farmer. 
 
 Theodore Casamer, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 September 14, 1861, at Orion. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Frank Crittenden, born in Calhoun county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 22, 1801, at Forest. Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 
 Martin Chaffee, born in Genesee county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 7, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 30 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed Corporal October 1, 1861, Discharged January 28, 
 1863, at Nashville, Tennessee. 
 
 Wm. Clink, born in Holton, Canada. Enlisted October 4, 
 1861, at Millington. Aged 21 years. Farmer. Transferred 
 to 4th Regiment Cavalry December 11, 1862. 
 
 John W. Currier, born in Lorain, Ohio. Enlisted October 
 7, 1861, at Caledonia. Aged 24 years. Farmer. Transferred 
 to Company I April 30, 1862. 
 
 Stephen F. Commings, born in Erie county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 4, 1861, at Goodrich, Aged 35 years. Farmer. 
 
 Oscar Cummings, born in Genesee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 4, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Chadburn, born in Missisque, C. E. Enlisted October 
 18, 1861, at Richfield. Aged 52 years. Farmer. Transferred 
 to Company I April 30, 1862. 
 
 James H. Cornish, born in Wayne county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 24, 1861, at Orion. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 
 Joel P. Colvin, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 24, 1861, at Dryden. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 
 Cyrus Cobb, born in Ohio. Enlisted October 4, 1861, at
 
 Goodrich. Aged 25 years. Farmer. Died February 15, 1862, 
 at Burton, Genesee county, Michigan, of fever. 
 
 Richard Carter, born in Yorkshire, England. Enlisted 
 September 25, 1861, at Flint. Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 
 Erastus Corwin, born in Wayne county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 31, 1861, at Rictifield. Aged 33 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. Clark, born in Lincolnshire, England. Enlisted Nov. 
 30, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 32 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Clark, born in Lincolnshire, England. Enlisted Janu- 
 ary 3, 1862, at Flint. Aged 30 years. Farmer. 
 
 Francis Grampian, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 10, 1861, at Flint. Aged 20 years. Farmer. Trans- 
 ferred to 4th Regiment Cavalry December 15, 1862. 
 
 Lewis Cheney, born in Macomb county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 7, 1861, at Orion. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 
 David Centre, born in Wayne county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 24, 1861, at Oakwood. Aged 32 years. Farmer, 
 Transferred from Company I February 6, 1862. Discharged 
 April , 1862, at Flint. 
 
 Thomas Downer, born in Bennington, Vt. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 2, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 44 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 July 24, 1862, at Columbus, Ohio. Died August 2, 1862, at 
 Camp Dennison, Ohio, of chronic diarrhoea. 
 
 Elijah B. Evans, born in Genesee county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 15, 1861, at Flint. Aged 38 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged December 9, 1862, at Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 Benjamin Frick, born in Erie county, N, Y. Enlisted 
 October 28, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 25 years. Farmer. 
 
 Ira C. Ford, born in Canada. Enlisted October 30, 1861, 
 at Goodrich. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Joseph Fijield, born in Oakland, Mich. Enlisted November 
 18, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 
 Edgar E. Grilley, born in Shiawassee, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 18, 1861, at St. Charles. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 James M. Gillett, born in Genesee, Mich. Enlisted October 
 18, 1861, at St. Charles. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Died at 
 Smith's Ferry, Tennessee, December 2, 1863.
 
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 Nathaniel Green, nativity unknown. Enlisted December 10, 
 1861, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Taken from regi- 
 ment by parents, before muster. 
 
 Harrison Glynn, born in Clarence county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 January 27, 1862, at "Wellington. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 Transferred to 4th Regiment Cavalry December 11, 1862. 
 
 Edgar I. Hewes, born in Genesee county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 24, 1861, at Orion. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 
 Allen Hunt, born in Monroe county, N. Y. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 10, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 43 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged September 8, 1862, at Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 Stephen J. Husted, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 22, 1861, at Atlas. Aged 25 years. Farmer. 
 
 Daniel Hopler, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 2, 1861, at Oakland. Aged 23 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged October 16, 1862, at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. 
 
 Hearker Hibbard, born in Genesee county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 13, 1861, at Flint. Aged 33 years. Farmer. Ap- 
 pointed Wagon Master November 21, 1862. 
 
 Seely S. Hedglen, born in Mercer county, Penn. Enlisted 
 December 22, 1861, at Flint. Aged 29 years. Farmer. 
 
 Edivard E. Hedglen, born in Ohio. Enlisted December 25, 
 1861, at Flint. Aged 18 years. 
 
 Sylvester Hayncs, born in Sussex, N. J. Enlisted December 
 6, 1861, at Flint. Aged 25 years. Farmer. 
 
 Harrison Haynes, born in Sussex, N. J. Enlisted July 20, 
 1861, at Flint, in 8th Infantry. Transferred tt 10th December 
 25, 1861. Aged 23 years. Farmer. Discharged November 
 5, 1862, at Camp Dennison, Ohio. 
 
 Printis G. Harris, born in Oakland, Mich. Enlisted Janu- 
 ary 13, 1862, at Pontiac. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. Ingleheart, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 15, 1861, at Pontiac. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Ozicl Inman, born in Chenango county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 21, 1861, at Tuscola. Aged 38 years. Farmer. 
 Transferred to Company K February 6, 1862.
 
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 Charles Johnson, born in Lapeer, Mich. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 10, 1861, at Hadley. Aged 22 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 Corporal November 25, 1862. Died Dec. 24, 1862, at Nashville, 
 Tennnessee, of typhoid fever. 
 
 David Kittle, born in Delaware, N. Y. Enlisted November 
 6, 1861, at 'Groveland. Aged 28 years. Farmer. 
 
 Valentine Kittle, born in Delaware, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 5, 1861, at Flint Aged 21 years. Farmer. Died June 28, 
 1862, at Camp Big Springs, Mississippi. 
 
 Wm. H. Like, born in Macomb county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 17, 1861, at Orion. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Trans- 
 ferred to Company I February 6, 1862. 
 
 James C. Lawlon, born in Wayne, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 10, 1861, at Lapeer. Aged 27 years. Farmer. 
 
 Daniel Lynch, born in Ireland. Enlisted November , 
 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 16 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged at Flint, Mich. (Under age.) 
 
 Henry Lincoln., born in Oswego, N. Y. Enlisted November 
 1, 1861, at St. Charles. Aged 34 years. Farmer. Transferred 
 to Company H April 30, 1862. 
 
 Frank Manger, born in N. Y. Enlisted October 2, 1861, 
 at , Shiawassee county. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Died in 
 General Hospital, near Farmington, Mississippi, July 9, 1862 
 Rupture and chronic diarrhoea. 
 
 Joseph Marston, born in Oakland, Mio.h. Enlisted November 
 3, 1861, at HadW. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 December 25, 1862, at Nashville, Tennessee. 
 
 John D. Mclntire, born in Monroe county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 5, 1861, at Ortonville. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged at Flint, Michigan. 
 
 Ransom Myers, born in Wayne, Mich. Enlisted November 
 15, 1861, at Watertown. Aged 21 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 September 30, 1862, at St. Louis, Missouri. 
 
 Thomas J. Merritt, born in Crawford, Penn. Enlisted 
 December 6, 1861, at Farmer's Creek. Aged 22 years. 
 Fanner.
 
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 Geo. Marvin, born in Oakland, Mich. Enlisted September 
 14, 1861, at Orion. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Gary A. Newcombe, born in Genesee, N. Y. Enlisted Nov. 
 21, 1861, at Richfield. Aged 25 years. Farmer. Transferred 
 to Company H April 30, 1862. 
 
 Henry Ostrander, born in Monroe county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 12, 1861, at Shiawassee. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 Died August 22, 1862, at Tuscumbia, Alabama. 
 
 Levi Ovitt, born in Niagara, N. Y. Enlisted March 1, 1862 
 at Flint. Aged 19 years. Mechanic. Transferred to Com- 
 pany H April 30, 1862. 
 
 Benjamin Overha/ser, born in Erie, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 7, 1861, at Richfield. Aged 25 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 December 15, 1862, at Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 Calvin Olmstead, nativity unknown. Enlisted December 14 
 1861, at Hadley. Age and occupation unknown. Never left 
 Michigan. (Under age.) 
 
 Lewis Paris/i, born in N. Y. Enlisted November 14, 1861, 
 at Goodrich. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Transferred to Com- 
 pany H April 30, 1862. 
 
 Henry Punnell, born in Wayne, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 28, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 25 years. Mechanic. Drowned 
 accidentally. Date unknown. 
 
 Otner Pratt, born in Clarence county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 14, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 Died June 10, 1862, at Evansville, Indiana. 
 
 John Potter, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted Sep- 
 tember 14, 1861, at Oakland. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 
 Martin B. Payne, born in Orange county, Vt. Enlisted 
 November 21, 1862, at Watertown. Aged 29 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. W. Richmond, born in Monroe county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 17, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 27 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed Corporal October 1, 1862. 
 
 Geo. S. Richmond, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 4, 1861, at Groveland. Aged 18 }-ears. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. Riitherford, born in Addison, Vt. Enilited September
 
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 23, 1861, at , Lapeer county, Mich. Aged 29 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Alva Reinmgton, born in Niagara county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 3, 1861, at , Shiawassee county, Mich. Aged 27 
 years. Farmer. 
 
 Freeling H. Rich, born in Livingston county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 28, 1861, at Ortonville. Aged 17 years. Mechanic. 
 
 Charles H. Ramlow, born in Prussia. Enlisted December 
 6, 1861, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 C/uirles Rogers, born in Stuben county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 January 2, 1862, at Orion. Aged 40 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged September 13, 1862, at St. Louis, Missouri. 
 
 Geo. N. Shillings; born in N. Y. Enlisted October 2, 1861, 
 at Goodrich. Aged 20 years. Mechanic. 
 
 James Smith, born in Cayuga county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 8, 1861, at Marathon. Aged 26 years. Farmer. 
 Died February 23, 1862, at Marathon, Michigan, of lung fever. 
 
 John W. Saunders, born in Kent, Eng. Enlisted November 
 8, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 
 Nelson Swears, born in Genesee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 25, 1861, at Atlas. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Danil Spear, born in Orange county, Vt. Enlisted October 
 5, 1861, at Shiawassee. Aged 36 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 September 5, 1862, at Detroit, Michigan. 
 
 Geo. Stowe, born in Koland county, Vt. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 15, 1861, at Flint. Aged 37 years. Mechanic. 
 
 Wm. E. Sprague, born in Broome county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 February 6, 1862, at Troy. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Job Trumball, born in Clinton, Vt. Enlisted October 25, 
 1861, at Marathon. Aged 45 years. Farmer. 
 
 Frank Thornley, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 September 23, 1861, at Orion. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 Died March 16, 1863, at Nashville, Tennessee, of typhoid fever. 
 
 Wm. Tuttle, born in Sussex, N. J. Enlisted October 22, 
 1861, at Waterford. Aged 18 years. Mechanic. 
 
 Henry E. Tliamas, born in Susquehana, Penn. Enlisted 
 October 5, 1861, at Ortonville. Aged 22 years. Farmer.
 
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 Died September 28, 1862, at General Hospital, Jackson, Tenn., 
 of consumption. 
 
 Asa Valentine, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 25, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 17 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Daniel Vanburen, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 18, 1861, at Flint. Aged 22 years. Farmer. Died 
 July 26, 1862, at General Hospital, Keokuk, Iowa. 
 
 Alonso Voluntine, born in Lapesr county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 22, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 22 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 James Vansickles, born in Ontario county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 December 31, 1861, at Elgen. Aged 38 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged September 26, 1862, at St. Louis, Missouri. 
 
 Augustus Welch, born in Onondaga county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 25, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 31 years. Mechanic. 
 Discharged at Flint, Michigan. 
 
 Adin West, born in Niagara county, N. Y. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 24, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Ira Wood, born in Genesee county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 18, 1861, at Hadley. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 COMPANY D. 
 
 Company D was recruited principally in Sanilac county, by 
 Israes Huckins, of Lexington, Sanilac county, under an order 
 from the Governor of the State, to J. J. Scarritt, to raise five 
 companies of men to join some of the regiments which were to 
 be raised under the call for three years volunteers. Capt. 
 Huckins began recruiting men October 21, 1862, and in one 
 month entered camp of instruction at Flint, Michigan, having 
 recruited fifty-five men and two Lieutenants. This company 
 was filled to a minimum December 15, 1861, and mustered 
 February 6, 1862, with an aggregate of ninety-five men. It 
 was first known as Sanilac Pioneers, and was made up of 
 hardy, industrious, intelligent men. It has always been a large 
 company, owing partly to the hardiness of its men.
 
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 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Capt. Israel Huckins was bora in Westminster, Province of 
 Canada, July 11, 1822. Moved to Lexington, Sanilac county, 
 Michigan, in May, 1839. He was married September 12, 
 1843, at 21 years of age. He has successfully followed the 
 occupation of farming, with the exception of four years which 
 he served as County Treasurer, which office he filled satisfac- 
 torily. He is a man of firm principles and seldom if ever 
 speaks or thinks unadvisedly. He is one of the few who have 
 found that a military man can serve his country without the 
 use of intoxicating drinks. (We are sure his brother officers 
 will acknowledge that these remarks are but justly due Capt. 
 Huckins.) He was commissioned as Captain from October 1, 
 1861. He was in command of his company most of the time 
 after arriving in the field, as he had been with the regiment all 
 of the time and sick but little, until September 12, 1863, 
 when he was detailed on a Board of Claims, at Nashville, where 
 he still serves. 
 
 1st. Lieut. Hannibal H. Nims was born in Richmond, Chit- 
 tenden |county, Vermont, August 23, 1831. He moved to 
 Lexington, Sanilaac county, Michigan, in May, 1854, and was 
 married at that place January 28, 1863. His occupation before 
 entering the military service was clerking. He enlisted in the 
 fall of 1861, and received his commission as 1st Lieutenant 
 from October 1, 1862. In July, 1861, he was, by an order for 
 recruiting to fill up old regiments, sent to Michigan to recruit 
 men for our regiment. Was promoted to Captain of Company 
 K, July 5, 1863, vice Judd, resigned. He returned to his 
 regiment and took command of his company April 12, 1863. 
 
 2d. Lieut. Geo. W. Jenks was born at Crown Point, N. Y., 
 May 6, 1838. Moved to Lexington, Sanilac county, Michigan, 
 in the fall of 1854. He was employed as a clerk in Lexington 
 at the time of entering the military service. Joined the Sanilac 
 Pioneers at their first organization, and received his commission 
 as 2d Lieutenant October 1, 1861. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant 
 July 5, 1862, vice Nims, promoted. Was taken sick at Nash-
 
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 ville, Tennessee, and went home on a furlough to try to regain 
 his health, but failing to do so, returned to the regiment and 
 resigned, his resignation being accepted February 4, 1863. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 1st. Richard Teal was born April 29, 1823, at "Westmore- 
 land, Oneida county, N. Y. From his seventh until his eleventh 
 year he was employed in a cotton factory at York Mills, near 
 TJtica, New York, then moved with his father to Harrison 
 county, Ohio, and worked in a woolen factory until seventeen 
 years of age. He then began the carpenter's and joiner's 
 trade, at which he worked until 1845, when he enlisted on the 
 8th day of May, in Company C, 4th United States Infantry. 
 He was with his regiment at Corpus Christi, in Gen. Taylor's 
 three first battles, and at the siege of Vera Cruz, under 
 Gen. "Worth, in Gen. Scott's command. He served in Worth's 
 Division during the remainder of the campaign, and was in all 
 the battles fought by Gen. Scott's command except Contreras. 
 At the close of the war he went with his regiment to Vera 
 Cruz, thence to Pascagoula, Missippi, and to New Orleansr 
 Louisiana, thence sailed to New York. From there they went 
 to Detroit, Michigan, where he was discharged May 8, 1850. 
 May 13, 1850, was married and was employed by the Michigan 
 Central Railroad as car builder, at which he labored until 
 October, 1854, when he commenced fanning on new land. 
 Enlisted October 29, 1861, and appointed to rank as 1st Ser- 
 geant from date of enlistment. March 31, 1863 was promoted 
 to 2d Lieutenant, vice Beach, promoted. 
 
 2d. Rudolph Papst was born December 25, 1838, at York, 
 York county, Canada West. He was trained according to the 
 principles of the Episcopal Church. Moved to Michigan 
 October 31, 1858, in the 20th year of his age. Is unmarried. 
 His occupations have been various, having at different times 
 shaved shingles, drove stage and farmed it considerable. At 
 the time of his entering the military service he was employed 
 as a clerk. Enlisted at Sand Beach, October 25, 1861, and
 
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 appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. Pro- 
 moted to Sergeant Major May 28, 1862, vice Stewart, promoted. 
 March 31, 1863, he was promoted to 2d Lieutenant Company 
 E, vice McDonald, promoted, 
 
 3d. Cyrene R. Bunker was born in Duchess county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted October 28, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 32 years. 
 Lumberman. Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of 
 enlistment. 
 
 4th. Watson Beach was born in Litchfield county, Conn., 
 January 3, 1840, and with his father moved to Michigan in the 
 spring of 1843, his father taking up his residence in Port 
 Huron, St. Glair county. After pursuing a proper course of 
 study for a lawyer, he was admitted to practice in 1861, at tho 
 April term of the Circuit Court of Sanilac county, Michigan, 
 Judge Sanford M. Green, presiding. lie enlisted December 5, 
 1861, at Lexington, Sanilae county, Michigan, and was ap- 
 pointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. Promoted 
 to 2d Lieutent July 5, 1862, vice Jenks, promoted, and March 
 31, 1863 promoted to 1st Lieutenant, vice Jenks, resigned. 
 
 5th. Henry Wideman, born in York county, C. W. Enlisted 
 December 4, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 42 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. 
 Promoted to 1st Sergeant April 3, 1863. 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 1st. Watson F. Bisbec, born in London, C. "W. Enlisted 
 October 28, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Dis- 
 charged at Nashville, Tennessee, February 12, 1863. 
 
 2<3. Robert F. Lewis, born in London, C. "W". Enlisted Oct. 
 23, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 21 years. Carpenter. Appoin- 
 ted to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Promoted 
 to Sergeant August 1, 1862. Discharged November 10, 1863, 
 at Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 
 
 3d. Charles M. Cross, born in Oneida, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 22, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 32 years. Laborer. 
 Appointed to rack as Corporal from date of enlistment. Pro- 
 moted to Sergeant July 1, 1862.
 
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 4th. Theron J. Springstein, born in Wentworth, C. W. 
 Enlisted October 28, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 30 years. 
 Carpenter. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlist- 
 ment. Promoted to Sergeant April 3, 1863, Promoted to 
 1st Lieut. 17th United States Infantry, colored troops, Novem- 
 ber 9, 1863. 
 
 5th. Lemuel House, born in Deerham, C. W. Enlisted Nov. 
 15, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 20 years. Laborer. Appointed 
 Corporal January 27, 1862. 
 
 6th. Stephen R. Moore, born in Cayuga county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted in regular service in 1856, and served five years on 
 the frontier in the Indian Territory, Missouri and Kansas. 
 Enlisted in the 10th Michigan Infantry December 28, 1861, 
 at Lexington. Aged 23 years. Sailor. Appointed Corporal 
 January 27, 1862. Promoted to Sergeant April 3, 1863. 
 
 7th. Hugh McCafry, born in Ireland. Enlisted October 
 
 14, 1861, at Huron. Aged 42 years. Waiter. Appointed 
 Corporal January 28, 1862. Promoted to Sergeant October 
 1, 1862. 
 
 Joseph Clukey, bora in LeCole county, C. E. Enlisted 
 November 18, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 27 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed Corporal February 24, 1862. 
 
 MUSICIANS. 
 
 Ira M,lzs, Drummer, born in Madoe, Canada. Enlisted 
 October 26, 1861, at Eubicon. Aged 19 years. Lumberman. 
 John Jackson, Fifer, born ia Scotland. Enlisted January 
 
 15, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 39 years. Laborer. Reported 
 as a deserter and dropped January 30, 
 
 PRIVATES. 
 
 Jacob Amon, born in Wittlesburg, Switzerland. Enlisted 
 November 28, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 28 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Alken, "bora in Oxford, Canada. Enlisted August 11, 
 1862, at Lexington. Aged 28 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 January 3, I860, at Nashville, Tennessee.
 
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 Abram Brooks, born in Lake county, Ohio. Enlisted Octo- 
 29, 1861, at Huron. Aged 28 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. Brimley, born in Devonshire, England. Enlisted 
 November 6, 1861, at Austin. Aged 30 years. Laborer. 
 
 Charles N. Briggs, born in Ontario county, Canada- 
 Enlisted November 15, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 33 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Stephen Belknap, born in Hulton county, Canada. En- 
 listed November SO, 1861, at North Sam'Iac. Aged 18 yeara. 
 Laborer. 
 
 T/iomas Bell, born in Canada. Enlisted November 27 r 
 1861, at Lexington. Aged 31 years. Sailor. Died at Chatta- 
 nooga, Tennessee, September 29, 1863. 
 
 Harvey Baker, born in Lancaster, C. W. Enlisted January 
 15, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 
 Frederick C. Byam, born in Black Rock, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 7, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 26 years. Laborer. 
 
 Richard Butterfield, born in London, Canada. Enlisted 
 July 24, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 21 years. Farmer. Trans- 
 ferred to regular service December 19-, 1862. 
 
 James Campbell, born in Huron county, Canada. Enlisted 
 October 29, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 25 years. Laborer. 
 
 James Close, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 7, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 20 years. Laborer. 
 
 Joseph Cherboneau, born in Lexington, Mich. Enlisted 
 August 22, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 Discharged at Nashville, Tennessee, August 9, 1863. 
 
 Charles Dease, born in Norfolk county, C. W. Enlisted 
 December 13, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 20 years. Laborer- 
 Discharged August 22, 1862, at Evansvrlle, Indiana. 
 
 Amos Ellsworth, born in Canada West. Enlisted December 
 7, 1861, at Orion. Aged 31 years. Farmer. Appointed Cor- 
 poral April 3, 1863. 
 
 James Eaton, born in Tompkins county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 
 December 30, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 21 years.. Farmer. 
 Appointed Corporal October 1, 1862.
 
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 George Edwards, born in N. Y. Enlisted January 15, 1861, 
 at Lexington. Aged 30 years. Farmer. 
 
 Henry Edwards, born in Middlesex county, C. "W. Enlisted 
 Jan. 23, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 21 years. Farmer. Deserted 
 April 19, 1862, from Flint. 
 
 Wm. S. Foster, born in Sanilac county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 18, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. Frazier, born in Penobscot county, Me. Enlisted 
 December 7, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 44 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged August 30, 1862, at Detroit, Michigan. 
 
 Freeman Frazier, born in Penobscot county, Me. Enlisted 
 December 7, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 Died at Louisville, Kentucky, November 18, 1862. 
 
 Lewis Facer, born in Detroit, Mich. Enlisted January 22 
 1862, at Lexington. Aged 43 years. Lumberman. Trans- 
 ferred to Invalid Corps September 16, 1863. 
 
 Charles A. Ford, born in Oneida county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 28, 1861, at Forest. Aged 24 years.. Farmer. 
 
 Gilbert Fox, born in Yates county, N". Y. Enlisted August 
 9, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 
 Daniel Fredrick, born in Prince Edward, Canada. Enlisted 
 July 21, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 39 years. Shoemaker. 
 Discharged May 20, 1863, at Nashville. Tennessee. 
 
 Marshal U. Gage, born in Oneida county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 28, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged February 26, 1863, a New Albany, Indiana. 
 
 Chester H. Grant, born in Berlin, Vt. Enlisted November 
 4, 1861, at White Rock. Aged 42 years. Painter. 
 
 John W. Gordon, born in Oswego county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 December 21, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 25 years. Laborer. 
 
 Zeb Goodrich, born in St. Luke, Canada. Enlisted Decem- 
 ber 30, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 25 years.. Teamster. 
 
 Geo. Gardner, born in Germany. Enlisted January 11, 
 1862, at Lexington. Aged 28 years. Farmer. 
 
 Hignatus Horn, born in Wurtemburg, Germany. Enlisted 
 August 4, 1862, at Florence, Alabama. Aged 47 years. 
 Shoemaker.
 
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 Geo. Hedrick, born in New York. Enlisted November 5, 
 1861, at "Worth. Aged 34 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 September 6, 1862, at St. Louis, Missouri. 
 
 Geo. Henry, born in Lancaster, Canada. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 7, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 19 years. Laborer. Appointed 
 Corporal April 3, 1863. 
 
 John Henry, born in Canada. Enlisted January 22, 1862, 
 at Lexington. Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Harp, born in Canada. Enlisted January 15, 1862, 
 at Lexington. Aged 26 years. Farmer. Died July 8, 1862, 
 in a wagon, at Farmington, Mississippi, while on the way to 
 General Hospital. 
 
 Harvey P. Hosley, born in Shiawassee county, N. Y. En- 
 listed Dec. 5, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 18 years. Painter. 
 Died at Farmington, Mississippi, July 8, 1862. 
 
 Wm. Hale, born in Gloucestershire, England. Enlisted 
 November 27, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 31 years. Laborer. 
 
 Wm. Henderson, born in Tyrone, Ireland. Enlisted October 
 25, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 29 years. Painter. 
 
 John L. House, born in S. C. Enlisted August 13, 1862 
 at Florence, Alabama. Aged 42 years. Farmer. Died Octo- 
 ber , 1862, at Nashville, Tennessee. 
 
 Wm. J. Hoey, born in Toronto, Canada. Enlisted July 20, 
 1862, at Lexington. Aged 25 years. Lumberman. Appointnd 
 Corporal April 3, 1863.* 
 
 Samuel Hunter, born in Canada. Enlisted February 12 
 1862, at Lexington, Mich. Aged 18 years. Fisherman. 
 Deserted August 2?, 1863. 
 
 Harrison Jones, born in Oswego county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 January 23, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 21 years. Laborer. 
 Deserted April , 1862, from Canton, Michigan. 
 
 Charles Kniling, born in Ottenberg, Germany. Enlisted 
 November 18, 1861, at Alpena. Aged 34 years. Cooper. 
 
 Heman Keelcr, born in Oneida county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 18, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 21 years. Laborer. 
 John Kelly, born in Scotland. Enlisted October 28, 1861, 
 at Lexington. Aged 19 years. Student.
 
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 Phillip Knapp, born in Chicago, 111. Enlisted March 5, 
 1862, at Lexington. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 Corporal April 31, 1863. 
 
 Daniel A. Larkin, born in N. Y. Enlisted February 12, 
 1862, at Lexington. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Alonzo Louks, born in Franklin county, Vt. Enlisted Nov. 
 2, 1861, at Rubicon. Aged 23 years. Farmer. 
 
 Paul LavioZet, born in Canada. Enlisted January 6, 1862, 
 at Lexington. Aged 35 years. Laborer. 
 
 James Leivis, born in Canada. Enlisted February 10, 1862, 
 at Lexington. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Died June 3, 1862, 
 at Farmington, Mississippi, of inflammation of lungs. 
 
 Socrates Lewis, born in Wayne county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 April 21, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 39 years. Carpenter. 
 
 James Mascall, born in Canada Enlisted October 25, 1861, 
 at Lexington. Aged 27 years. Farmer. 
 
 Robert [Mcrrick, born in Kilmamock, Scotland. Enlisted 
 November 6, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 38 years. Farmer. 
 
 Jno. Merrick, born in Kingston, Canada. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 6, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Died 
 on hospital boat going to Keokuck, Iowa. 
 
 Wm. Miles, born in Kingston, Canada. Enlisted October 
 26, 1861, at Huron. Aged 21 years. Laborer. 
 
 Freeman Moore, born in Penobscot county, Maine. Enlisted 
 November 19, 1861, at Worth. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 John I). McKenzie, born in Dover, C. W. Enlisted Decem- 
 ber 18, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 37 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Me Viger, born in Antrim, Ireland. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 5, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 44 years. Laborer. 
 
 Berry B. Miller^ born in Oakland, Mich. Enlisted July 20, 
 1862, at Lexington. Aged 24 years. Lumberman. 
 
 Thomas Oldfield, born in Lancolnshire, England. Enlisted 
 November 29, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 30 years. Sailor. 
 Appointed Corporal July 1, 1862. 
 
 Ralph Potts, born in N. Y. Enlisted November 14, 1861, 
 at Lexington. Aged 42 years. Farmer. Discharged at 
 Nashville, Tennessee.
 
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 Myron Potts, born in Sanilac county, Mich. Enlisted Nov. 
 15, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Transferred 
 to regular service December 19, 1862. 
 
 Wm. Boachert, born in Prussia. Enlisted October 26, 1861, 
 at Huron. Aged 18 years. Laborer. Transferred to regular 
 service December 19, 1862. 
 
 John Paitersc/n, born in "White Church, Canada. Enlisted 
 November 14, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Thomas Parkiss, born in Essex, England. Enlisted Nov. 
 23, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 18 years. Sailor. 
 
 Charles Randall, born in Brantford, Canada. Enlisted 
 October 28, 1861, at , Sanilac county. Aged 25 years. 
 Carpenter. 
 
 Nelson F. Ross, born in Franklin, Vt. Enlisted November 
 4, 1861, at Marion. Aged 31 years. Farmer. 
 
 Ananias RocJcwood, born in Crosby, Canada. Enlisted 
 January 11, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. Robinson, born in Scotland. Enlisted August 25, 
 1862, at Lexington. Aged 27 years. Sawyer. 
 
 Levi Smith, born in Canada East. Enlisted November 12, 
 1861, at Eubicon. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Walter Seymour, born in Dundas, Canada East. Enlisted 
 January 3, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 31 years. Farmer. 
 
 Archibald H. Sprwgstein, born in Wentworth, Canada. 
 Enlisted October 25, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 24 years. 
 Minister of the Gospel. Discharged November 19, 1863, at 
 Nashville, Tennessee. 
 
 Grover Scollay, born in Macklain county, Canada. Enlisted 
 November 9, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 23 years. Laborer. 
 
 Augustus Sherman, born in Erie county, Penn. Enlisted 
 October 22, 1861, at Delaware. Aged 26 years. Farmer. 
 
 Richard Sherman, born in Summerset county, England. 
 Enlisted November 19, 1861, at Worth. Aged 28 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Geo. W. Sample, born in Montgomery county, N. Y. En- 
 listed November 18, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 30 years. 
 Farmer.
 
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 Homer Stifes, born in Southampton, Mass. Enlisted Dec. 
 5, 1861, at Forestville. Aged 28 years. Laborer. Died at 
 Farmington, Mississippi, June 26, 1862, of fever. 
 
 Webster Stevens, born in Brock, C. W. Enlisted November 
 26, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 28 years. Farmer. Died May 
 6., 1863, at Nashville, Tennessee, of inflammation of bowels. 
 
 Cornelius See, born in Jefferson county, N. Y, Enlisted 
 August 22, 1861, at Forestville. Aged 21 years. Laborer. 
 
 Charles Sissman, born in Prussia. Enlisted March 3, 
 1862, at Forestville. Aged 18 years. Fisherman. 
 
 Alexander Stacy, born in Quebec, Canada. Enlisted Febru- 
 ary 10, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 37 years. Farmer. 
 
 Hsrace Shaver, born in Canada. Enlisted February 12, 
 1862, at Forestville. Aged 25 years. Farmer. 
 
 Orson T. Taylor, born in Hampshire county, Mass. Enlist- 
 ed August 23, 1862, at Forestville. Aged 37 years. Fish- 
 erman. 
 
 Samuel Utl^y, born in Canada. Enlisted October 25, 1861, 
 at Lexington. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Alexander Vanbrocklen, born in Long Point, Canada. En- 
 listed July 21, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 26 years. Farmer. 
 
 Albion S. Vincent, born in Rich, Canada. Enlisted August 
 13, 1862, at Lexington, Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 
 Joseph Vancamp, born in Matilda, C. W. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 5, 1861, at Worth. Aged 43 years. Farmer. Died in 
 Hospital at Keokuck, Iowa, August 22, 1862, of chronic 
 diarrhoea. 
 
 Samuel Vancamp, born in Dorlington, C. "W. Enlisted 
 November 5, 1861, at Worth. Aged 25 years. Farmer. 
 
 Lemuel Wixon, born in Toronto, C. E. Enlisted December 
 28, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 30 years. Farmer. Died July 
 15, 1862, in General Hospital, near Farmington, Mississippi, of 
 fever. 
 
 John Wixon,, born in Pinckney, Canada. Enlisted October 
 25, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 21 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 at Nashville, Tennessee, February 12, 1863.
 
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 Daniel Wixon, born in Sanilac county, Micb. Enlisted 
 October 28, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Lyman Ward, born in Ontario county, Canada. Enlisted 
 November 2, 1861, at Worth. Aged 25 years. Farmer. 
 
 Charles W/ialey, born in Baden, Germany. Enlisted Nov. 
 
 4, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 24 years. Sailor. 
 
 George Wilson, born in Rophine, Scot. Enlisted October 
 28, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 28 years. Laborer. 
 
 Edward Wilkes, born in Maine. Enlisted October 21 7 
 
 1861, at Lexington. Aged 23 years. Laborer. 
 
 Win. Webster, born in Otsego county, N. Y. Enlisted Nov. 
 25, 1861, at Forestville. Aged 47 years. Farmer. 
 
 Peter Wyckman, born in Brock, Canada. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 26, 1861, at Forestville. Aged 23 years. Laborer. 
 Discharged January 3, 1863, at St. Louis, Missouri. 
 
 Richard Welch, born in Canada. Enlisted January 23, 
 
 1862, at Lexington. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 July 13, 1862, at Detroit, Michigan. 
 
 Benjamin F. Youngs, born in Royal Oak, Mich Enlisted 
 November 12, 1861, at Huron. Aged 25 years. Fisherman. 
 Died at Louisville, Kentucky. 
 
 Peter G. Zoll, born in Dantzic, Prussia. Enlisted November 
 
 5, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 35 years.. Farmer. Discharged 
 November 21, 1862, at Evansville, Indiana. 
 
 COMPANY E. 
 
 Company E was recruited byWm. Hartsuff, of Port Huron, 
 St. Clair county, Michigan, who received authority to raise a 
 company from Gov. Blair. He began recruiting men October 
 18, 1861, and entered camp November 30th with 30 men. 
 Daniel D. Leach, of China, St. Clair county, entered camp 
 about the same time with a number of men, and these two 
 parts of companies were drilled together and finally consoli- 
 dated Wm. Hartsuff as Captain, and D. Leach as 1st Lieu- 
 tenant. The company was full to the minimum January 3,
 
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 1862, and mustered February 6th, with an aggregate of ninety- 
 seven men. It was raised principally in St. Clair county, and 
 was known at its first organization as Scarritt Guards. 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Cctpt. Wm. Hartsujf was born in Seneca county, New 
 York, in the year 1835. He was married at Port Huron, St. 
 Clair county, Michigan. At the time of entering the military 
 service he was engaged in the mercantile business. He receiv- 
 ed his commission as Captain from October 1, 1861, and was 
 transferred to Brig. Gen. HartsufTs Staff September 10, 1862. 
 His brother, Gen. Hartsuff, was subsequently promoted to 
 Major General, and Capt. Hartsuff was made Assistant Inspec- 
 tor General, with rank and pay of Lieutenant Colonel. 
 
 1st Lieut. Daniel D. Leach was born in Oneida county, New 
 York, in the year 1810. He had served sixteen years in the 
 regular service previous to volunteering in this regiment. He 
 received commission as 1st Lieutenant from October 1, 1861. 
 He died at Camp Big Springs, Mississippi, July 7, 1862, of 
 cholera morbus. His death was sudden. On the morning of 
 the day he died he was stirring about carnp and apparently 
 well. During the day was taken sick and at night had an 
 attack of cholera morbus, which proved fatal. 
 
 2d Lieut. Edward F. Bunce was born in Windsor, Vermont, 
 June 23, 1822. While quite young he moved with his parents 
 to Michigan. They settled on the bank of St. Clair Kiver, 
 about four miles from where Port Huron now stands then 
 marked only by a wilderness through which the Indian made 
 his narrow trail where he passed hischilhood. At the age of 8 
 years moved with his parents to Jefferson county, N. Y., where 
 in 1842 he was married, and resided until 1846, when he went 
 with his brother to Michigan and purchased a tract of land 
 and engaged in the lumbering business. He remained in this 
 business until entering the regiment. Received his commission 
 as 2d Lieutenant October 1, 1861. After arriving at the seat 
 10
 
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 of war, during the campaign before Corinth, his health failed 
 and he was obliged to resign. His resignation was ac- 
 cepted June 20, 1862. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 1st. F. M. Vanderburg was born in th city of New York, 
 August 27, 1838. Moved to Port Huron, Michigan, in the fall 
 of 1854. Previous to entering the military service he had been 
 employed for some time in a banking house in Port Huron, as 
 book-keeper. He enlisted at Port Huron, November 15, 1861. 
 Appointed to rank as 1st Sergeant from date of enlistment. 
 He was promoted to 2d Lieutenant June 20, 1862, vice Bunce 
 resigned, and promoted to 1st Lieutenant August 1, 1862, vice 
 Leach, deceased. Lieut. Yanderberg died April 18, 1863, of 
 wounds received April 10th, on the Nashville and Chattanooga 
 Railroad, when in charge of a guard on a passenger train 
 returning from Murfreesboro. They were fired upon by guer- 
 rillas, and Lieut. Yanderburg rallied his men, and it was not 
 until he received the third wound that he fell. His father 
 arriving from Michigan before his death, took the remains 
 home to his afflicted relatives and friends. 
 
 2d. Win. McDonald, born in Amsterdam, Montgomery 
 county, New York, October 13, 1826. Moved to Michigan in 
 May, 1854, and was married at Lockport July 18, 1858. He 
 was employed in the lumbering and mercantile business pre- 
 vious to entering the army. At the time of joining Captain 
 Hartsuff's company he was offered the position of 2d Lieu- 
 tenant, and accordingly left his occupation and engaged in 
 enlisting men. After having enlisted some thirty-three men it 
 was found that the company could not be filled in time for the 
 10th, and a consolidation was ordered, and upon a consultation 
 of the officers, McDonald withdrew his claims and took the 
 position of 2d Sergeant. He was appointed to rank as Ser- 
 geant from date of enlistment. Promoted to 1st Sergeant June 
 20, 1862, and Aug. 1, 1862, was promoted to 2d Lieutenant, vice
 
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 Vanderburg, promoted, and March 31, 1863, was promoted to 
 1st Lieutenant Company F, vice Hart, promoted. 
 
 3d. Wm. E. Westbrook, born in Columbus, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 10, 1861, at China. Aged 20 years. Clerk. Ap- 
 pointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. Trans- 
 ferred to the 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, by promotion, 
 July 28, 1862. 
 
 4th. Owen C. Corbett, born in Montreal, Canada. Enlisted 
 January 21, 1862, at Detroit. Aged 24 years. Clerk. Ap- 
 pointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. 
 
 5th. Danforth P. Goss, born in Bunfield, Mass. Enlisted 
 November 20, 1861, at Kenokee. Aged 44 years. Laborer. 
 Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment 
 Discharged January 13, 1863, at Evansville, Indiana. 
 
 Corporals, 
 
 1st. Wm. Whitby, born in Yorkshire, England. Enlisted 
 November 30, 1861, at Lakeport. Aged 44 years. Farmer, 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 Deserted April 23, 1862, from Detroit, Michigan. 
 
 2d. Orange F. Linsday, born in Egypt, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 11, 1831, at China. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 3d. James G. Brown, born in Scotland. Enlisted October 
 31, 1861, at Kenokee. Aged 44 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 4th. James Fararell, born in Canada. Enlisted Dec. 2, 1861, at 
 Port Huron. Aged 22 years. Potter. Appointed to rank as 
 Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 5th. Eugene K. Chase, born in Jefferson county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted October 15, 1861, at Kenokee. Aged 21 years. 
 Farmer. Appointed to rank as Corporal from the date of 
 enlistment. 
 
 6th. Joseph Moore, born in Brant county, Canada. Enlisted 
 December 2, 1861, at Port Huron. Aged 23 years. Laborer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Pro- 
 moted to Sergeant April 3, 1863.
 
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 7th. Edmond Shirts, born in Wayne county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted January 3, 1862, at Capac. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Died 
 June 21, 1862, in General Hospital near Farmington, Missis- 
 sippi, of consumption. 
 
 8th. Edward Phillips, born in London, England. Enlisted 
 October 31, 1861, at Kenokee. Aged 32 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Dis- 
 charged October 9, 1862, at St. Louis, Missouri. 
 
 Musicians. 
 
 John Pomroy, Drummer, born in Macomb county, Mich. 
 Enlisted January 3, 1862, at Capac. Aged 18 years. Sash 
 maker. 
 
 Privates. 
 
 Elihue Ackerman, born in Jefferson county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 28, 1861, at Clyde. Aged 33 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged July 24, 1863, at Detroit, Michigan. 
 
 Silas Ackerman, born in Jefferson county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 26, 1861, at Clyde. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Adna Allen, born in Genesee county, N. Y. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 12, 1861, at China. Aged 29 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 Corporal September 16, 1862. 
 
 Luther Allen, born in Jefferson county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 December 19, 1861, at Clyde. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Philander Allen, born in Oneida county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 30, 1861, at Casco. Aged 36 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. Ayres, born in Huntingdon, England. Enlisted Dec. 
 9, 1861, at , St. Clair county. Aged 41 years. Laborer. 
 
 John Bennett, born in Canada. Enlisted November 22, 
 1861, at Lakeport. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 Corporal September 16, 1862. 
 
 John M. Bartlett, born in Livingston county, Mass. Enlisted 
 December 18, 1861, at Flint. Aged 44 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged July 10, 1863, at Detroit, Michigan. 
 
 Geo- ~W Bartlett, born in Livingston county, N. Y. Enlisted
 
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 December 18, 1861, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 Killed in action April 10, 1863, at Antioch, Tennessee. 
 
 James Beele, born in Livingston county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 4, 1861, at , St. Clair county. Aged 44 years. 
 Farmer. Transferred to Invalid Corps September 16, 1863. 
 
 Geo. Banfitt, born in Mich. Enlisted January 3, 1862, at 
 Capac. Aged 18 years. Mechanic. 
 
 Artemus Briggs, born in Vt. Enlisted January 10, 1862, at 
 , St. Clair county. Aged 28 years. Mechanic. 
 
 James Chapman, born in Whitby, Canada. Enlisted Nov. 21, 
 
 1861, at Casco. Aged 24 years. Farmer. Appointed Corporal 
 July 1, 1862. Promoted to Sergeant Sept. 1, 1862. Died of 
 wounds April 14, 1863, at Antioch, Tennessee. 
 
 /. M. Carrington, born in Port Huron, Mich. Enlisted 
 Feb. 7, 1862, at Port Huron. Aged 20 years. Clerk. Ap- 
 pointed Corporal March 20, 1862. Promoted to Sergeant July 
 1, 1862. Promoted to 1st Sergeant Aug. 1, 1862. Discharged 
 January 1, 1864, at camp near Kossville, Georgia. 
 
 Samuel Conley, born in Belfast, Ireland. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 21, 1861, at Lakeport. Aged 32 years. Laborer. Died 
 November 15, 1862, at Lakeport, Michigan. 
 
 Henry A. Cope, born in Canada. Enlisted October 31, 1861, 
 at Emmet. Aged 22 years. Farmer. Discharged October 9, 
 
 1862. at St. Louis, Missouri. 
 
 John Carle, born in Canada. Enlisted December 26, 1861) 
 at Lakeport. Aged 45 years. Farmer. 
 
 Joel Cross, born in N. Y. Enlisted August 20, 1862, at 
 Lexington. Aged 34 years. Farmer. 
 
 S. S. E. Carlwright, born in Schenectady, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 3, 1861, at Eosand. Aged 24 years. Laborer. 
 Transferred from Company B April 21, 1862. 
 
 Wm. Dunn, born in Genesee county, N. Y. Enlisted Nov 
 21, 1861, at Brockway. Aged 44 years. Laborer. Discharged 
 January 27, 1862, at Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 Benjamin Duchene, born in China, Mich. Enlisted October 
 27, 1861, at China. Aged 22 years. Laborer.
 
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 James Derr, nativity unknown. Enlisted March 1, 1862, at 
 , St. Clair county. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Jeremiah Dor&ey, nativity unknown. Enlisted December 12, 
 1861, at Clyde. Aged 19 years. Lumberman. Deserted 
 March 10, 1862, at Flint. 
 
 Wm. Del/woke, born in Ireland. Enlisted January 13, 1862, 
 at Lakeport Aged 33 years. Physician. Discharged Janu- 
 ary 20, 1863, at Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 James Dewar, born in Scotland. Enlisted January 3, 1862, 
 at Capac. Aged 29 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. DuJcee, born in Devonshire, England. Enlisted Aug. 
 17, 1863, at Detroit, Michigan. Aged 50 years. Sawyer. 
 
 Benedict Elmer, born in Otsego county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 December 18, 1861, at , St. Clair county. Aged 44 years. 
 Printer. Discharged April 30, 1862, at St. Louis, Missouri. 
 
 Orange F. Ellsworth, born in Oakland county, Mich. En- 
 listed November 22, 1861, at , St. Clair county. Aged 
 18 years. Farmer. Died January 2, 1862, at Flint, Michigan, 
 of inflammation on lungs. 
 
 Michael Flinn, born in Galway, Ireland. Enlisted Decem- 
 ber 2, 1861, at Port Huron. Aged 21 years. Laborer. 
 
 Lewis Fecht, born in Wayne county, Mich. Enlisted Nov. 
 29, 1861, at Clyde. Aged 20 years. Blacksmith. 
 
 5. A. Flannegan, born in Clyde, Mich. Enlisted November 
 29, 1861, at Port Huron. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. L. Fairfield, born in Springfield, Mass. Enlisted No- 
 vember 6, 1861, at China. Aged 20 years. Farmer. Died 
 July 8, 1862, at General Hospital, near Farmington, Miss., of 
 fever. 
 
 Edward Fry, born in St. Clair county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 28, 1861, at Kenokee, Michigan. Aged 18 years. 
 Teamster. 
 
 Isaac D. Frazur, born in Canada. Enlisted November 16, 
 1861, at Casco. Aged 22 years. Farmer. Died July 17, 1862, 
 at Hamburg, Tennessee. 
 
 James Forbes, born in Canada. Enlisted January 13, 1862, 
 at China. Aged 35 years. Laborer.
 
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 John W. Garner, born in Canada. Enlisted December 20, 
 1861, at Lakeport. Aged 25 years. Laborer. 
 
 Henry Graham, born in Frontenac, Canada. Enlisted 
 January 10, 1862, at Lakeport. Aged 31 years. Blacksmith. 
 
 John Henries, born in Germany. Enlisted December 3, 1861, 
 at , St. Clair county. Aged 26 years. Laborer, Appointed 
 Corporal April 3, 1863. 
 
 Nathan Hall, born in Canada. Enlisted January 28, 1862 r 
 at Port Huron. Aged 28 years.. Farmer. Deserted March 
 7, 1862, from Flint, Michigan. 
 
 Charles Hall, born in Canada. Enlisted January 28, 1862, 
 at Port Huron. Aged 20 years. Farmer. Deserted March 
 7, 1862, at Flint, Michigan. 
 
 John Johnson, born in Glasgow, Scotland. Enlisted Dec. 
 11, 1861, at Port Huron. Aged 32 years. Laborer. 
 
 Kirk Johnson, born in "Wayne county, N. Y. EnMsted 
 March 10, 1862, at Whales. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 James Johnston, born in Birmingham, England. Enlisted 
 November 1, 1861, at , St. Clair County. Aged 28 years. 
 Farmer. Appointed Sergeant July 1, 1862. 
 
 Henry W. Johnson, born in Mass. Enlisted at Lakeport, 
 December 18, 1861. Aged 24 years. Sailor. 
 
 Elias Jones, born in China, Mich. Enlisted November 11, 
 
 1861, at China. Aged 18 years. Laborer. Discharged Feb. 
 29, 1863, at St. Louis, Missouri. 
 
 Joanathn Jones, born in China, Mich. Enlisted November 
 1,1, 1861, at China. Aged 20 years. Laborer. 
 
 Wm. Jones, born in London, Eng. Enlisted January 6, 
 
 1862, at Clyde. Aged 24 years. Joiner. Killed in action, at 
 Antioch, Tennessee, April 10, 1863. 
 
 Merrill Jones, born in Canada. Enlisted December 16, 1861, 
 at Lakeport. Aged 23 years. Laborer. Deserted January 
 , 1862, from Flint, Michigan. 
 
 John W. Jennings, born in England. Enlisted October 9, 
 1862, at Nashville, Tenn. Aged 14 years. Laborer. 
 
 John G. Kelly, born in Bellville, Canada. Enlisted August
 
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 22, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 23 years. Farmer. Died at 
 Chattanooga, Tenn., January 13, 1864. 
 
 Wm. Knospe, born in Germany. Enlisted January 9, 1862, 
 at Port Huron. Aged 40 years. Laborer. Deserted March 
 13, 1862, from Flint. 
 
 James Lowe, born in China, St. Clair county, Mich. Enlist- 
 ed November 11, 1861, at China. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 TheopJdlus Leverre, nativity unknown. Enlisted December 
 19, 1861, at Lakeport. Aged 26 years. Occupation unknown. 
 
 Patrick Lane, born in Ireland. Enlisted November 30, 
 1861, at Lakeport. Aged 37 years. Laborer. 
 
 James Linen, born in New York. Enlisted December 
 30, 1861, at Detroit. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 
 Henry H. Lamphier, born in Pennsylvania. Enlisted Jan- 
 uary 9, 1862, at , St. Clair county. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Frank H. Morse, born in St. Clair county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 29, 1861, at , St. Clair county. Aged 23 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 O. F, Morse, born in New Hampshire. Enlisted November 
 6, 1861, at , St. Clair county, Mich. Aged 20 years. 
 Printer. Discharged at Flint, Mich. 
 
 Jjmes Murphy, born in New York. Enlisted November 30, 
 1861, at Port Huron. Aged 19 years. Laborer. Died 
 April 12, 1863, at Antioch, Tenn., of wounds. 
 
 Sanford Monroe, born in Windham county, Vt. Enlisted 
 November 13, 1861, at Lakeport. Aged 43 years. Laborer. 
 Died July 10, 1862, at Cincinnati, 0., of dysentery. 
 
 Theodore Meyer, born in Prussia. Enlisted December 6 f 
 1861, at Port Huron. Aged 39 years. Baker. Disappeared 
 from boat on Mississippi River, April 25, 1862. 
 
 Alexander McKay, born in Southerland county, Scotland. 
 Enlisted January 9, 1862, at Port Huron. Aged 40 years. 
 Printer. Deserted April 22, 1862, from Flint, Mich. 
 
 Julius Milika, born in Prussia. Enlisted January 9, 1862, 
 at St. Clair. Aged 30 years. Butcher. Deserted Septem- 
 ber 12, 1862, from Nashville, Tenn. Executed May 15, 1863
 
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 Lemuel O' Comb, born in Sanilac county, Mich. Enlisted 
 August 22, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 33 years. Sawyer. 
 
 Wm. H. Parsons, born in China, Mich. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 9, 1861, at China. Aged 19 years. A farmer. Appoint- 
 ed Corporal July 1, 1862. 
 
 John Porter, born in Canada. Enlisted February 25, 1862, 
 at Flint. Aged 32 years. Sailor. Deserted February 26, 
 1862, from Flint, Mich. 
 
 John Phillips, born in Canada. Enlisted December 24, 
 1861, at Lakeport. Aged 43 years. Laborer. 
 
 Robert Peake, born in Canada West. Enlisted February 
 17, 1862, at Port Huron. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Trans- 
 ferred to Invalid Corps December 6, 1863. 
 
 Uriis Peike, born in Canada. Enlisted August 30, 1862, 
 at Lexington. Aged 34 years. Fisherman. Discharged 
 July 24, 1863, at Louisville, Ky. 
 
 Henry J, Palmer, born in London, England. Enlisted De- 
 cember 25, 1 86L, at Lakeport, Mick Aged 25 years. Joiner. 
 
 Albert Papst, born in York county, C. W. Enlisted April 
 7, 1863, at Lexington, Mich. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 John H. Robinson, born in Medcalf, C. W. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 1, 1861, at St. Clair. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Died 
 April 13, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn., of typhoid fever. 
 
 Wm. H. Robinson, born in Medcalf, C. W. Enlisted No- 
 vember 1, 1861, at Abbottsford. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Valentine Reivhle, born in Baden, Germany. Enlisted No- 
 vember 22, 1861, at SL Clair. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Peter Smith, born in Canada. Enlisted November 25, 1861, 
 at Port Huron. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Samuel Smith, nativity unknown. Enlisted January 3, 1862, 
 at Capac. Aged 36 years. Laborer. 
 
 Wm. H. Smith, bom in Canada. Enlisted December 21, 
 
 1861, at Whales. Aged 26 years. Mason. Died Novem- 
 ber 6, 1862, at St. Louis, Mo., of phthisis pulmonalis. 
 
 Henry Smith, born in New York. Enlisted February 5, 
 
 1862, at Port Huron. Aged 19 years. Laborer.
 
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 Thomas Strickland, born in Detroit, Mich. Enlisted No- 
 vember 21, 1861, at Lakeport. Aged 29 years. Engineer. 
 
 Robert Settle, born in Canada. Enlisted November 27, 1861, 
 at Lakeport. Aged 21 years. Farmer. Appointed Corporal 
 April 3, 1863. 
 
 Henry Shelden, born in Vermont. Enlisted December 3, 
 1861, at St. Clair. Aged 18 years. Mechanic. 
 
 John Stokes, born in Canada. Enlisted December 5, 1861, at 
 Lakeport. Aged 30 years. Laborer. Transferred to 4th 
 Reg. Cavalry, December 18, 1862. 
 
 James Simpson, born in Canada. Enlisted January 6,1862,. 
 at Port Huron. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Simon Shirts, born in Wayne county, N. Y. Enlisted Jan- 
 uary 3, 1862, at Capac.. Aged 22 years. Farmer. Discharg- 
 ed December 5, 1862, at Keokuk,. Iowa. 
 
 Robert Stevens, born in Canada. Enlisted December 16 r 
 
 1861, at Lakeport. Aged 23 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. Spranklin, born in New York. Enlisted January 20 r 
 
 1862, at Port Huron. Aged 24 years. Peddlar. Deserted 
 March 21, 1862, from Flint, Mich. 
 
 Abram Savage, born in Cayuga county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 18, 1861, at Roxand. Aged 45 years. Mechanic. 
 Transferred from Company B, April 21, 1862. Discharged 
 July 16, 1862, at Detroit, Mich. 
 
 Francis Thomas, born in Wayne county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 25, 1861, at St. Clair. Aged 37 years. Mason. 
 Appointed Corporal February 10,. 1863. 
 
 Frank Tactj, born in St. Lawrence county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 January 10, 1862, at Lakeport. Aged 30 years. Farmer. 
 Killed in action April 10, 1863, at Antioch, Tenn% 
 
 John D. Tippan, born in Ireland. Enlisted February 5, 
 1862, at Port Huron. Aged 35 years. Sailor. Discharged 
 December 29, 1862, at Cincinnati, 0. 
 
 Ezekiel Townsend, born in Canada. Enlisted November 21, 
 1861, at Clyde. Aged 39* years. Farmer. Died January 
 26, 1862, at Flint, Mich.
 
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 Perry Tracy, born in Cork, Ireland. Enlisted August 17, 
 1863, at Detroit, Mich. Aged 25 years. Laborer. 
 
 Michael Williams, born in Lockport, N. Y. Enlisted De- 
 cember 18, 1861, at Lakeport. Aged 20 years. Teamster. 
 
 Henry Woodcock, born in Lenox county, Canada. Enlisted 
 November 30, 1861, at Lakeport. Aged 37 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged August 13, 1861, at Detroit, Mich. 
 
 Mathew Wasey, born in England. Enlisted December 6, 
 1861, at St. Clair. Aged 37 years. Farmer. 
 
 Peter Welch, born in Ireland. Enlisted December 20, 1861, 
 at Port Huron. Aged 35 years. Laborer. Discharged Feb- 
 ruary 6, 1863, at Evansville, Ind. 
 
 Geo. Watkins, born in England. Enlisted January 13, 1862, 
 at Lakeport. Aged 40 years. Laborer. Appointed Corporal 
 July 1, 1862. 
 
 Charles H. Westbrook, born in Pennsylvania. Enlisted De- 
 cember 26, 1861, at Port Huron. Aged 26 years.. Carpenter. 
 
 Ebenezer Williams, born in New York. Enlisted October 
 30, 1861, at Roxand. Aged 24 years. Farmer. Transferred 
 from Company B, April 21, 1862. Discharged July 17, 1862, 
 at Detroit, Mich. 
 
 George Wood, born in Ireland. Enlisted August 22, 1862, 
 at Lexington. Aged 26 years. Farmer. 
 
 Edward Young, born in Franklin, N. Y. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 26, 1861, at Lakeport. Aged 33 years. Laborer. Dis- 
 charged October 4, 1862, at St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 Freeman Young, born in Franklin, N. Y. Enlisted November 
 26, 1861, at Lakeport. Aged 35 years. Farmer. 
 
 Alexander Young, born in Franklin, N. Y. Enlisted Janu- 
 ary 10, 1862, at Lakeport. Aged 31 years. Farmer. 
 
 Levi Young, born in New York. Enlisted November 26, 
 1861, at Lakeport. Aged 18 years. Laborer. Deserted Jan- 
 uary 20, 1862, from Flint, Mich.
 
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 COMPANY F. 
 
 The authority to raise this Company was received by 
 "Walter P. Beach, October 23, 1861, from Gov. Blair. Mr. 
 Beach lived in Almont, Lapeer county, Mich., and in that 
 county most of the company was recruited. The company 
 entered the camp of instruction at Flint, December 4, 1861 , 
 with sixty-two men. It was full to a minimum, January 10, 
 1862, and mustered into United States service February 6, 
 1862. It was known under its primary organization as the 
 Holt Guards. 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Capt. Walter P. Beach, was born in Hartford, Conn., in 
 the year 1823, and moved to Michigan and settled in Lapeer 
 county in 1840. He was married in Boston, Mass., in 1848. 
 Previous to entering the military service he was engaged in 
 mercantile business. He received a commission as Captain 
 from October 1st, 1861. He resigned June 26, 1862, on 
 account of ill health. 
 
 1st Lieut. Noah H. Hart, was born in the town of Crom- 
 well, Litchfield county, Conn., October 30, 1813. He was 
 one of the pioneers of the State of Michigan, having moved 
 there with his father's family as early as 1832. Having pur- 
 sued his law studies under the supervision of E. H. Thomson^ 
 he was admitted to the bar in 1841, and the following year was 
 married in Attica, Wyoming county, N. Y. For many years 
 he held the various offices of County Clerk, Prosecuting 
 Attorney, Postmaster and Justice of the Peace in Lapeer, 
 Mich. In 1850 he was Delegate to the State Constitutional 
 Convention, and the following year was elected member of the 
 State Legislature. He entered the military service at the time 
 of the first enlistments in the " Holt Guards," and received a 
 commission as 1st Lieutenant from October 1, 1861. He was 
 promoted to Captain, March 31, 1861, vice Lyon, resigned. 
 
 2d Lieut. Calvin M. JHall, was born in Erie county, N. Y.,
 
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 January 10, 1830. 'Moved to Michigan in June, 1832, with 
 his parents, who took up their residence in Washington, Ma- 
 comb county. His father died July 13, 1839. After the 
 death of his father he left home and worked upon a farm sum- 
 mers and attended school winters, until he was twenty-two 
 years of age. The succeeding summer he was engaged with a 
 party of surveyors in the north part of Michigan, in sub- 
 dividing townships into sections. Since that time he had been 
 most of the time engaged in exploring or surveying in the 
 north part of Michigan until entering the military service. He 
 was married in Almont, Lapeer county, Mich., in November, 
 
 1860. He received a commission as 2d Lieutenant from 
 October 1st, 1861. On account of ill health he resigned June 
 2, 1862. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 1st. Wm. H. Cockett, was born in Otsego county, N. Y., 
 September 8, 1827. He was married November 9, 1845, in 
 Onondaga county, N. Y., and moved to Lapeer, Lapeer county, 
 Mich., April 5, 1854. His occupation before entering the army 
 was painting. He entered the military service October 25, 
 
 1861, and was subsequently, by an unanimous vote of the com- 
 pany, elected 1st Sergeant, and was appointed to rank as such 
 from date of enlistment. He was promoted to 2d Lieu- 
 tenant June 2, 1862, vice Hall, resigned. He was, by an order 
 for recruiting, sent to Michigan on that service in July, 1862, 
 and returned to the regiment April 12, 1863. Resigned June 
 18, 1863, on account of ill health. 
 
 2d. John S. Fletcher, was born in Windsor, Vt.; enlisted No- 
 vember 2, 1861, at Waterford. Aged 36 years. Peddlar. 
 Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. Pro- 
 moted to 1st Sergeant June 2, 1862. Promoted to 2d Lieu- 
 tenant, vice Corkett, resigned, July 15th, 1863. 
 
 3d. Samuel Starmers, born in Clark, C. W. Enlisted No- 
 vember 21, 1861, atDryden, Mich. Aged 25 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. Pro- 
 moted to 1st Sergeant July 15, 1863.
 
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 4th. Peter Jackson, nativity unknown. Enlisted November 
 4, 1861, at Groveland, Mich. Aged 25 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. Dis- 
 charged July 16, 1862, at Detroit. 
 
 5th. Smith C. P. Willi'ims, born in Genesee, Mich. En- 
 listed November 14, 1861, at Hadley. Aged 19 years. 
 Blacksmith. Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of 
 enlistment. Taken prisoner September 30, 1863, at Wicklow'a 
 Ferry, on Tennessee River, near Bridgeport, Ala. 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 1st. Andrew Currey, born in Genesee, N. Y. Enlisted Oc- 
 tober 29, at Almont. Aged 19 years Farmer. Appoint- 
 ed to rank as Corporal from the date of enlistment. 
 
 2d. Andrew W. Bradley, born in Oxford, C. W. Enlisted 
 December 20, 1861, at Almont. Aged 34 years.. Car- 
 penter. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlist- 
 ment. Promoted to Sergeant, November 1, 1862. 
 
 3d. Lewis B. Wells, born in Crawford, Penn. Enlisted De- 
 cember 26, 1861, at Grand Blanc. Aged 24 years. Harness 
 maker. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlist- 
 ment. Promoted to Sergeant September 1, 1862. 
 
 4th. Benjamin Cummings, born in Oxford, Canada. En- 
 listed December 23, 1861, at Almont. Aged 24 years. 
 Farmer. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlist- 
 ment. Died August 1, 1862, at Evansville, Ind., of consump- 
 tion. 
 
 5th. Isaac Abbott, born in Onondaga, N. Y. Enlisted De- 
 cember 18, 1861, at Arcada, Mich. Aged 24 years. Mason. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 6th. Luther M. Ellison, born in Macomb county, Mich. 
 Enlisted December 13, 1861, at Hadley. Aged 26 years. 
 Mason. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlist- 
 ment. Discharged July 1, 1862, at Evansville, Ind. 
 
 7th. Wm. A. France, born in Warren, N. J. Enlisted No- 
 vember 8, 1861, at Independence. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment.
 
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 8th. Morgan D. Mercer, born in Oakland, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 12th, 1861, at Oregon. Aged 24 years. Farmer, 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 Musicians. 
 
 1st. Ezra B. Madison, drummer, born in New York. 
 Enlisted January 10, 1862, at Hadley. Aged 26 years. 
 Farmer. Appointed principal musician January 12, 1862. 
 
 2d. Corridon E. Foote, drummer, born in Genesee county, 
 Mich. Enlisted January 9, 1862, at Flint. Aged 13 years. 
 School-boy. 
 
 Privates. 
 
 Wm. Armstrong, born in Erie, N, Y, Enlisted November 
 2, 1861, at Almont. Aged 20 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 January 17, 1863, at Detroit, Mich. 
 
 Geo. Alger, born in Lapeer, Mich, Enlisted November 18, 
 1861, at Berlin. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 
 John G. Alport,, born in Seneca, N. Y. Enlisted December 
 31, 1861, at Flint. Aged 22 years. Clerk. 
 
 James W. Armstrong, born in Erie, N. Y, Enlisted April 
 21, 1862, at Flint, Mich. Aged 45 years. Mechanic. Appoint- 
 ed Commissary Sergeant July 10, 1862, 
 
 Samuel H. Burton, born in Oswego, N. Y. Enlisted No- 
 vember 2, 1861, at Dryden. Aged 28 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged July 23, 1862, at St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 Wm. A. Blair, born in Canada West. Enlisted October 29, 
 1861, at Almont. Aged 22 years. Farmer. Dropped as a 
 deserter May 1, 1863, by order of Lieut. Col. Dickerson. 
 
 Ruben Bradshaw, born in Macomb county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 30, 1861, at Oregon. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Norman Burton, born in Oswego, N. Y. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 30, 1861, at Almont. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Joseph Brooks, born in Lapeer, Mich. Enlisted at Flint, 
 February 7, 1862. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 Lawrence D. Bourk, born in Tipperary, Ireland. Enlisted
 
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 November 30, 1861, at Almont. Aged 19 years. Farmer, 
 Discharged January 20, 1863, at St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 Culvin O. Bently, born in Macomb, Mich. Enlisted Janu- 
 ary 10, 1862, at Oregon. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 Corporal September 1, 1862. 
 
 Richard R. Boyle, born in Perth, Canada. Enlisted Feb- 
 ruary 3, 1862, at North Branch. Aged 32 years Tailor. Ap- 
 pointed Corporal September 1, 1862. Killed at Nashville, 
 Tenn., July 13, 1863. 
 
 Wm. R. B icon, born in Portage, Ohio. Enlisted February 
 18, 1862, at Flint. Aged 44 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 May 4, 1863, at Evansville, Ind. 
 
 John E. Becraft, born in Byron, Canada. Enlisted Feb- 
 ruary 16, 1862, at Almont. Aged 39 years. Farmer: Dis- 
 charged June 15, 1863, at Detroit, Mich. 
 
 John, Benham, nativity unknown, and no description of him 
 was ever placed upon record. He died January 17, 1862, at 
 Flint, of congestion on the lungs. 
 
 John Cody, born in Chemung, N. Y. Enlisted November 
 18, 1861, at Independence. Aged 23 years. "Well-digger 
 Died June 14, 1862, at St. Louis, Mo., of fever. 
 
 Geo, Crankshaw, born in Onondaga, N. Y. Enlisted No- 
 vember 16, 1861, at Elba. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Jacob Crankshaw, born in Onondaga, N. Y. Enlisted No- 
 vember 16, 1861, at Elba. Aged 21 years. Blacksmith. 
 
 Daniel Comton, born in New York. Enlisted January 10, 
 1862, at Oregon. Aged 20 years. Farmer. Deserted before 
 muster, February 6, 1862, and has not been heard of since. 
 
 Geo, Clark, born in Hampton, Mass. Enlisted January 10, 
 1862, at Elba. Aged 28 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Chase, born in Elgin, C. "W. Enlisted December 10> 
 1861, at North Branch. Aged 44 years. Farmer. 
 
 Alfred Chase, born in Elgin, C. "W. Enilsted December 10, 
 1861, at North Branch. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 
 Franklin L. Carpenter, born in Lapeer, Mich. Enlisted 
 March 21, 1862, at Almont. Aged 21 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged September 8, 1862, at Evansville, Ind.
 
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 James E. Calkins, born in Erie, N. Y. Enlisted June 2, 
 1863, at Detroit, Mich. Aged 40 years. Farmer. 
 
 James Davis, born in Macomb, Mich. Enlisted February 
 7, 1862, at , Macomb county, Mich. Aged 22 years. Black- 
 smith. 
 
 Franklin Evans, born in Middleburg, Mass. Enlisted No- 
 vember 1, 1861, at Lapeer. Aged 50 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Edwards, born in New London, Canada. Enlisted 
 December 8, 1861, at Independence. Aged 30 years. Wagon- 
 maker. 
 
 Edward Evans, born in Onondaga, N. Y. Enlisted No- 
 vember 25, 1861, at , Lapeer county, Mich. Aged 31 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Aaron Furgerson, born in Macomb, Mich. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 25, 1861, at Almont. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Warren Fisher, born in Wooster, Mass. Enlisted January 
 5, 1862, at Almont. Aged 39 years. Farmer. 
 
 Linas G. Fisher, born in Lapeer, Mich. Enlisted January 
 5, 1862, at Almont. Aged 26 years. Farmer. 
 
 Samuel J. Gibbs, born in Vermont. Enlisted January 21, 
 1862, at Almont. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Discharged Sep- 
 tember 8, 1862, at Camp Chase, Ohio. 
 
 Aaron Gummerson, born in Macomb, Mich. Enlisted De- 
 cember 18, 1861, at Lapeer. Aged 30 years. Blacksmith. 
 
 Daniel W. Gregory, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlist- 
 ed January 21, 1862, at Rochester. Aged 17 years. Laborer. 
 
 Wm. Glover, born in Burlington, Vt. Enlisted November 
 2, 1862, at Almont. Aged 38 years. Farmer. 
 
 Nathaniel Greenman, born in Macomb, Mich. Enlisted 
 February 15, 1862, at Almont. Aged 22 years. Farmer. Died 
 October 22, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn., of congestion of brain. 
 
 James Greenwood, born in Ireland. Enlisted May 26, 1863, 
 at Newport, Mich. Aged^OJyears. Shoemaker. 
 
 M. M. Hedges, born in Washington, Vt. Enlisted Decem- 
 ber 22, 1861, at North Branch. Aged 31 years. Joiner. Ap- 
 pointed Sergeant May 12, 1862. 
 
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 162 
 
 Amos Hurd, born in Lapeer, Mich. Enlisted November 
 19, 1861, at Lapeer. Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 
 Horace F. Norton, born in Monroe, N. Y. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 22, 1861, at Metamora. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 Martin Heenan, born in Tipperary, Ireland. Enlisted No- 
 vember 2, 1861, at Almont. Aged 33 years. Farmer. 
 
 Cornelius Howard, born in Lapeer. Mich. Enlisted Decem- 
 ber 13, 1861, at Dryden. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 Edward Huston, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 15, 1861, at White Lake. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 
 Edward A. Hough, born in Lapeer, Mich. Enlisted Decem- 
 ber 14, 1861, at Almont. Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 
 Elizier J. Hathaway, born in Canada "West. Enlisted Oc- 
 tober 27, 1861, at Almont. Aged 17 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged July 23, 1862, at Camp Dennison, Ohio. 
 
 Elger S. Hathaway, born in New York. Enlisted No- 
 vember 18, 1861, at Almont. Aged 56 years. Farmer. Died 
 August 9, 1862, at Tuscumbia, Ala., of fever. 
 
 Peter Hannan, born in Kings, Ireland. Enlisted November 
 25, 1861, at Almont. Aged 44 years. Farmer. 
 
 David Hill, born in Livingston, N. Y. Enlisted November 
 18, 1861, at Almont. Aged 48 years. Farmer. 
 
 Abram Horning, born in Wentworth, C. W. Enlisted Feb- 
 ruary 20, 1862, at Lapeer. Aged 44 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged July 10, 1862, at Detroit, Mich. 
 
 James O. Hodgson, born in Onondaga, N. Y. Enlisted No- 
 vember 30, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 23 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Albert Hascall, born in Lapeer, Mich. Enlisted December 
 13, 1861, at Arcadia. Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 
 Thomas Langworthy, born in Columbia, N. Y. Enlisted Oc- 
 tober 29, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 30 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed Corporal February 6, 1862. 
 
 John Lathrope, born in Onondaga, N. Y. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 30, 1861, at Almont, Mich. Aged 44 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. Lucas, born in Oxford, England. Enlisted December 
 10, 1861, at North Branch. Aged 41 years. Farmer.
 
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 Cornelius McMonegal, born in Dunnegal, Ireland. Enlisted 
 November 2, 1861, at Almont. Aged 39 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed Corporal November 1, 1862. 
 
 Edward Morgan, born in Lapeer, Mich. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 26, 1861, at Almont. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Died 
 February 5, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn., of typhoid fever. 
 
 Albert Middleditch, born in Lapeer, Mich. Enlisted No- 
 vember 26, 1861, at Almont. Aged 18 years.. Farmer. 
 
 James E. Mundy, born,, in Oakland, Mich. Enlisted De- 
 cember 8, 1861, at Waterford. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. Mulkin, born in Chateny, N. Y. Enlisted December 
 13, 1861, at Lapeer. Aged 31 years. Mason. Died July 14, 
 
 1862, at general Hospital near Farmington, Miss., of fever. 
 Robert J. McConkey, born in JKent, N. Y. Enlisted De- 
 cember 28, 1861, at Almont. Aged 25 years. School-teacher. 
 Deserted July 31, 1862, from Tuscumbia, Ala. 
 
 George Morrison, born in Almont, Mich. Enlisted January 
 
 21, 1862, at Almont. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 
 Clinton Miller, born in Macomb, Mich. Enlisted February 
 
 22, 1862, at , Macomb county, Mich. Aged 19 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Oscar Moore, born in Canada West. Enlisted November 21, 
 1861, at Elba. Aged 19 years. Laborer. Deserted before 
 muster. Dropped from rolls May 1, 1863, as a deserter, by 
 order of Lieut. Col. C. J. Dickerson. 
 
 James Manery, born in Down, Ireland. Enlisted August 
 13, 1862, at Detroit. Aged 40 years. Farmer. 
 
 John A. Miller, born in Jolliett, 111. Enlisted June 2, 1863, 
 at Detroit, Mich. Aged 26 years. Farmer. 
 
 Owen Nolan, born in Hungerford, C. "W. Enlisted January 
 22, 1862, at Almont. Aged 22 years. Laborer. 
 
 John Nesbit, born in East Lothin, Scotland. Enlisted De- 
 cember 23, 1862, at Almont. Aged 36 years. Farmer. Ap- 
 pointnd Corporal September 1, 1862. Discharged January 9, 
 
 1863, at Camp Chase, 0. 
 
 Talmon C. Owen, born in Lapeer, Mich. Enlisted Febru- 
 ary 7, 1862, at Almont. Aged 20 years. Farmer.
 
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 John W. Osborne, born in Stuben county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 December 13, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 36 years. 
 Farmer. Died May 14, 1862, at Hamburg, Tenn., of diarrhoea. 
 
 David Pass, born in Canada. Enlisted November 1, 1861, 
 at , Lapeer county. Aged 38 years. Farmer. 
 
 James Petterson, born in Perth, Scotland. Enlisted January 
 3, 1862, at Almont. Aged 32 years. Farmer. 
 
 John F. Patterson, born in Lapeer county, Mich. No date 
 of enlistment. Aged 25 years. Sadler. Deserted from Flint, 
 Mich., before muster. 
 
 Wm. J. Pendleton, born in Franklin, Vt. Enlisted Decem- 
 ber 13, 1861, at Arcadia. Aged 32 years. Farmer. Died 
 July 11, 1862, at general hospital near Farmington, Miss., 
 of fever. 
 
 Andrew Patrick, born in "Westminster, C. W. Enlisted De- 
 cember 3, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Samuel Reeser, born in Erie county, N. Y. Enlisted No- 
 vember 13, 1861, at Elba. Aged 33 years. Farmer. Died 
 June 14, at general hospital near Farmington, Miss., of fever. 
 
 Lafayette M. Reed, born in Monroe, N. Y. Enlisted No- 
 vember 18, 1861, at Alraont. Aged 29 years. Farmer. Ap- 
 pointed Corporal April 3, 1863. 
 
 Darivin Reed, born in Lapeer, Mich. Enlisted November 
 25, 1861, at Almont. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. A. Reed, born in Monroe, N. Y. Enlisted November 
 13, 1861, at Almont. Aged 31 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 June 5, 1863, at Camp Dennison, 0. 
 
 Ami M. Roberts, born in Erie, N. Y. Enlisted December 
 25, 1861, at Almont. Aged 25 years. Musician. Appointed 
 Quartermaster Sergeant, April 1, 1863. 
 
 Wm. H. Reemer, born in Oregon, Mich. Enlisted January 
 10, 1862, at , Lapeer county. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 James Robinson, born in Tioga, N. Y. Enlisted December 
 18, 1861, at Lapeer. Aged 21 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 Corporal September 1, 1862. 
 
 Leander L. Skinner, born in New York. Enlisted January
 
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 25, 1862, at , Lapeer county. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged September 8, 1862, at Camp Chase, 0. 
 
 Samuel Stevens, born in Ontario, C. W. Enlisted January 
 27, 1862, at Dryden. Aged 26 years. Joiner. 
 
 Wheeler A. Stone, born in Monroe county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 February 28, 1862, at Almont. Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 
 Forest W. SutpJien, born in Washtenaw, Mich. Enlisted 
 February 7, 1862, at Almont. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 Shelden T/iomas, born in Chataeny, N. Y. Enlisted Feb- 
 ruary 8, 1862, at , Lapeer county. Aged 30 years. Mason. 
 
 Dwight Vanpatten, born in Livingston county, N. Y. En- 
 listed December 10, 1861, at Almont. Aged 16 years. 
 Farmer. Died June 25, 1862, at Camp Big Springs, Miss., of 
 diptheria. 
 
 Simon R. Warren, born in Genesee county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 12, 1861, at Lapeer. Aged 38 years. Huntsman. 
 
 Myron C. Watson, born in Lapeer, Mich. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 25, 1861, at Elba. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 
 Peter E. White, born in St. Glair county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 12, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 16 years. 
 Farmer. Assassinated by a planter in Alabama, August 1, 
 1862. 
 
 Geo. Watkins, born in Monmouth, England. Enlisted No- 
 vember 11, 1861, at Oregon. Aged 37 years. Farmer. 
 
 Michael Welch, born in Nova Scotia. Enlisted November 
 18, 1861, at Elba. Aged 35 years. Farmer. 
 
 Joseph W oodrow, born in Canada. Date of enlistment un- 
 known. Enlisted at Attica. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Warren Woodward, born in Onondaga county, N. Y. En- 
 listed November 8, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 30 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Wm. H. Watson, born in Oneida county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 February 30, 1862, at Almont. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Reuben Waite, born in Pery Posa, Canada. Enlisted Au- 
 gust 18, 1862, at Detroit. Aged 27 years. Farmer.
 
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 COMPANY G. 
 
 This company is one made up of two parts of companies, and 
 consolidated in Camp Thomson. Authority to raise a com- 
 pany was given to E. Newcomer, of Memphis, St. Clair county, 
 September, 1861. He began recruiting immediately, and 
 entered camp at Flint, November 7, with forty-seven men. 
 L. L. Deming, of Jackson, Jackson county, received authority 
 to raise a company, October 24, 1861, and he entered camp at 
 Flint, December 24, with twenty-four men. A consolidation 
 was made about February 1, 1862, which made a minimum 
 company, Daniel Deming taking the place of Captain, and E. 
 Newcomer returning home. The company was mustered with 
 an aggregate of eighty-five men, February 6, 1862. It was 
 raised principally in Jackson, Lapeer, St. Clair and Sanilac 
 counties, and was at first known as " Lum Guards." 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Capt. Lafayette L. Deming, was born in Barrington, Mass , 
 in the year 1826. At the time of entering the military service 
 he was residing in Jackson, Jackson county, Mich. He receiv- 
 ed commission as Captain October 1, 1861. His health failing 
 after entering the field, he resigned. His resignation was ac- 
 cepted November 12, 1862. His wife accompanied him into 
 the field, and was with the regiment until a short time after the 
 evacuation of Corinth. 
 
 1st Lieut. Wm. H. Dunphy, was born December 20, 1835, in 
 Boston, Mass. At the age of twelve years he went to sea with 
 his father, who was Captain of a vessel. He remainted at sea 
 four years, and then went to Erie county, N. Y. After remain- 
 ing there two years he went to Canada, and was employed on 
 the Great "Western Railway for one year. He then spent two 
 years in traveling through the Eastern and "Western States. 
 In the fall of 1856 he moved to Michigan, and after spending 
 some time in the western counties, he engaged in the lumbering
 
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 business. In 1858 he was employed on the Detroit and Mil- 
 waukee Railroad. He remained there until the spring of 1859, 
 when he was employed on the Grand Trunk Railroad, then 
 building. He was married, October 28, 1860, and still remain- 
 ed in the employ of the Grand Trunk Railroad Company at 
 the time of entering the army. He was commissioned as 1st 
 Lieutenant from October 1, 1861, and was promoted to Captain 
 March 31, 1863, vice Deming, resigned. His wife accompanied 
 him to the seat of war, and remained until the march from 
 Tuscumbia to Nashville. 
 
 2d Lieut. Hiram B. Pierson, was born in Burlington, Vt., in 
 1834. At the time of his entering the service he was living in 
 Jackson, Jackson county, Mich., engaged in business as a 
 leather merchant. He was married November 15, 1861. His 
 commission as 2d Lieutenant dated from October 1, 1861. 
 After arriving in the field his health failed, and he tendered his 
 resignation, which was accepted, to take effect November 7, 
 1862. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 1. Dewitt C. Welling, 1st Sergeant, was born January 25, 
 1840, in Jackson, Jackson county, Mich. At the time of the 
 breaking out of the war he was employed as a clerk, and was a 
 member of the "Jackson Grays," an independent company of 
 militia then organized in Jackson. When the call for 75,000 
 men was made, Capt. Wm. H. Whittington commanding the 
 company, after calling a special meeting of the " Grays," with 
 his men offered their services to the country and were accepted. 
 The company was immediately enlisted, and Mr. Welling was 
 appointed 4th Corporal, and served as such during the cam- 
 paign of the three months troops. He was with the regiment 
 at Bull Run, and all through its service, and returned with it 
 to Detroit. To use his own words : " After remaining at home 
 a long three months," he enlisted in the " 10th," November 4, 
 1861, at Jackson, and was appointed 1st Sergeant, to rank as 
 such from date of enlistment. He was sent home on recruiting
 
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 service in July, 1862, and returned to the regiment April 12, 
 1863. He was promoted to 2d Lieutenant, Company C, No- 
 vember 10, 1862, and July 15th promoted to 1st Lieutenant, 
 Company A. 
 
 2. Joseph A. Gleason, born in Crawford, Randolph county, 
 Penn. Enlisted October 6, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 21 years. 
 Farmer. Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of en- 
 listment. Promoted to 1st Sergeant April 3, 1863. 
 
 3. Henry W. Shipman, born in Genesee county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted October 31, 1861, at Jackson. Aged 30 years. 
 Farmer. Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of 
 enlistment. 
 
 4. Cyrus Lawrence, born in Grimsby, Canada. Enlisted 
 September 5, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 34 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. Dis- 
 charged February 11, 1863, at Detroit, Mich. 
 
 5. Henry Conklin, born in Herkimer county, N. Y. En- 
 listed October 15, 1861, at Dryden. Aged 22 years. Shoe- 
 maker. Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlist- 
 ment. Discharged at Evansville, Ind.; date unknown. 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 1. Charles Cook, born in Maumee, 0. Enlisted September 
 12, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 38 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Promoted to 
 Sergeant April 3, 1863. 
 
 2. Wm. Keene, born in London, England. Enlisted No- 
 vember 14, 1861, at Jackson. Aged 18 years. Gentleman. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 Promoted to Sergeant August 15, 1862. 
 
 3. Thomas Weaver, born in Ohio. Enlisted October 23, 
 1861, at Almont. Aged 22 years. Farmer.. Appointed to 
 rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 4. Standish Muxficld, born in Columbia, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 12, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 44 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 5. Charles Bennett, born in Wayne, N. Y. Enlisted Octo-
 
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 her 20, 1861, at Putnam. Aged 29 years. Laborer. Ap- 
 pointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Promo- 
 ted to Sergeant August 15, 1862. 
 
 6. Thomas Porter, born in Trent, Canada. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 8, 1861, at Berlin. Aged 28 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Died July 2, 
 1862, in general hospital near Farmington, Miss., of diptberia. 
 
 7. Jason Clark, born in Claredon county, Vt. Enlisted Oc- 
 tober 7, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 21 years. Farmer. Ap- 
 pointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 8. Gordon Rudd, born in Queen's county, Ireland. Enlisted 
 October 22, 1861, at Dryden. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 Musicians. 
 
 1. Phillip Goodin, bugler, born in Berlin, Prussia. Enlisted 
 January 14, 1862, at Shiawassee. Aged 36 years. Miller. 
 Discharged March 4, 1863, at Keokuk, Iowa. 
 
 2. Joseph Cudworth, drummer, born in New York. Enlisted 
 September 20, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 23 years. Farmer- 
 
 Privates. 
 
 James B. Ackerman, born in Staten Island, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 1, 1861, at Jackson. Aged 20 years. Engraver. 
 Deserted from Stevenson, Ala., Sept. , 1863. 
 
 Jacob Anglemeyer, born in New York. Enlisted November 
 18, 1861, at Jackson. Aged 40 years. Cabinet-maker. Dis- 
 charged November 30, 1862, at Louisville, Ky. 
 
 Wm. Applyn, born in Grimsby, Canada. Enlisted October 
 15, 1861, at "Wales. Aged 22 years. Laborer. 
 
 diaries Ashley, born in Franklin county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 September 26, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 27 years. Laborer. 
 
 Noah Arnold, born in Brownsville, Canada. Enlisted Oc- 
 tober 29, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Joseph Barber, born in Ann Arbor, Mich. Enlisted Janu- 
 ary 1, 1862, at Jackson. Aged 23 years. Farmer. Appoint- 
 ed Corporal August 15, 1862.
 
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 Win. Bunker, born in New York. Enlisted January 6, 
 1862, at Jackson. Aged 28 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. Bennett, born in Chicago, 111. Enlisted January 22, 
 1862, at Flint. Aged 22 years. Laborer. Died July 14, 
 1862, of fever, at Farmington, Miss. 
 
 Win. H. Bailey' born in Benham, Canada. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 26, 1861, at Wales. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Hiram E. Barritt, born in Stuben county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 December 28, 1861, at Lenox. Aged 38 years. Farmer. Died 
 July 3, 1862, at Farmington, Miss., of fever. 
 
 Cyrus Carpenter, born in Ohio. Enlisted December 18, 
 1861, at Memphis. Aged 26 years. Farmer. 
 
 James Caughell, born in Yarmouth, Canada. Enlisted Oc- 
 tober 21, 1862, at Memphis. Aged 33 years. Farmer. 
 
 David Campeau, born in Marquette, Mich. Enlisted De- 
 cember 3, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 19 years. Sailor. 
 
 Charles P. Conant, born in Masten, N. Y. Enlisted No- 
 vember 13, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged November 14, 1862, at Cincinnati, 0. 
 
 John Carr, born in C. W. Enlisted February 1, 1863, 
 at Detroit. Aged 18 years. Peddler. Deserted from Steven- 
 son, Ala., September , 1863. 
 
 Enos Delong, born in Monroe county, Mich. Enlisted Jan- 
 uary 15, 1862, at Jackson. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. H. Derby, born in Erie, Penn. Enlisted October 22, 
 
 1861, at Dryden. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Derby, born in Macomb county, Mich. Enlisted Jan- 
 uary , 1862, at Mt. Clemens. Aged 22 years. Sailor. 
 Died August 28, 1862, at Farmington, Miss, of general de- 
 bility. 
 
 James Droicn, born in Caledonia, Vt. Enlisted August 20, 
 
 1862, at Lexington. Aged 33 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 June 1, 1863, at Camp Dennison, 0. 
 
 Charles Ellsworth, born in Burford, C. "W. Enlisted De- 
 cember 17, 1861, at Almont. Aged 21 years.. Farmer. 
 
 John Edwards, born in Lenavvee county Mich Enlisted 
 November 28, 1861, at Jackson. Aged 20 years. Laborer.
 
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 Wm. H. Edwards, nativity unknown. Enlisted November 
 28, 1861, at Jackson. Aged 18 years. Deserted January 16, 
 1862, at Flint, Mich. 
 
 Laivrence Freeman, born in Perth, Canada. Enlisted Sep- 
 tember 12, 1861, at Almont. Aged 25 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged September 25, 1862, at Jackson, Miss. 
 
 Yates Furgeson, born ia Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 20, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 19 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Albert Gordinier, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 22, 1861, at Dryden. Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 
 Asa Gordinier, born in Macomb county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 22, 1861, at Dryden. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Jay Gordinier, born in Macomb county, Mich. Enlisted 
 February 25, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Martin Gordinier, born in Macomb county, Mich. Enlisted 
 February 25, 1862, at Flint. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 
 Leland Gregory, born in New York. Enlisted September 
 12, 1861, at Flint. Aged 40 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 January 20, 1863, at Louisville, Ky. 
 
 Joel Glover, born in Canada West. Enlisted October 29, 
 1861, at Memphis. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Marvin. M. Grow, born in Orleans county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 August 20, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 33 years. Mechanic. 
 
 Silas K. Hanse, born in Livingston county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 20, 1861, at Putnam. Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 
 Benjamin F. Hands, born on the Atlantic Ocean. Enlisted 
 November 26, 1861, at Jackson. Aged 38 years. Nursery- 
 man. 
 
 Daniel Haveland, born in Eose, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 12, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 30 years. Mason. Died August 
 23, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 Mortimer Huntly, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 13, 1861/at Dryden. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. A. Haynes, born in Bruce, Mich. Enlisted October 23, 
 1861, at Dryden. Aged 21 years. Farmer.
 
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 Wallace Huntley, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 22, 1861, at Dryden. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Miron Howard, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 14, 1861, at Dryden. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. H. Howard, born in "Warwick, Canada. Enlisted 
 November 19, 1861, at Dryden. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged January 13, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 Justice Hedges, born in Rice Lake, Canada West. Enlisted 
 December 12, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 18 years- 
 Farmer. 
 
 Charles C. Hunt, born in New Canaan, Conn. Enlisted 
 January 2, 1862, at Columbus. Aged 55 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged August 2, 1862, at St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 Wm. H. Hanna, born in St. Joseph, Mich. Enlisted Feb- 
 ruary 3, 1862, at Jackson. Aged 21 years. Farmer. Pro- 
 moted to Hospital Steward, September 6, 1863. 
 
 Horace Hanse, born in Livingston county, Mich. Enlisted 
 January 31, 1862, at Putnam. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged September 11, 1862, at St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 Dallas Hogle, born in Ionia, Mich. Enlisted January 18, 
 1862, at Jackson. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Died July 11, 
 1862. at Farmington, Miss., of chronic diarrhoea. 
 
 Samuel A. Hooper, born in Lenawee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 January 28, 1862, at Clarence. Aged 18 years. Gentleman. 
 
 Jacob E. Johnston, born in Burlington county, N. J. Enlist- 
 ed November 22, 1861, at Dryden. Aged 37 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed Corporal August 15, 1862. 
 
 Wm. Kennedy, born in Brighton, Mich. Enlisted October 
 21, 1861, at Putnam. Aged 21 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 May 6, 1863. 
 
 Franklin Knapp, born in Waukegon, 111. Enlisted August 
 20, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 22 years. Farmer. Died No- 
 vember 13, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 Geo. Kitchen, born in Ancaster, Canada. Enlisted October 
 7, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 Jackson A. Kimball, born in Toledo, 0. Enlisted December 
 27, 1861, at Toledo, Ohio. Aged 23 years. Laborer.
 
 173 
 
 Geo. R. Knapp, born in Shiawassee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 February , 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Marvin Lenox, born in Clark, Canada. Enlisted October 15, 
 1861, at Lapeer. Aged 21 years. Carpenter. 
 
 Raselouse Lawrence, born in Smithville, Canada. Enlisted 
 October 5, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Alfred Louden, born in Ireland. Enlisted November 21, 
 1861, at Jackson. Aged 34 years. Laborer. Deserted Jan- 
 uary 16, 1862, from Flint. 
 
 Ira Mitchell, born in Lyons, N. Y. Enlisted November 21, 
 1861, at Jackson. Aged 26 years. Laborer. 
 
 Cephas C. Miller, born in Wayne, Mich. Enlisted August 
 20, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Me Gary, born in Toronto, Canada. Enlisted October 
 16, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 24 years. Carriage-maker. 
 
 Christopher Mattoon, born in Lapeer county, Mich. En- 
 listed October 22, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 26 years. 
 Farmer. Appointed Corporal August 15, 1862. 
 
 Bradley Mattoon, born in Greenfield, N. Y. Enilsted Oc- 
 tober 15, 1861, at Almont. Aged 24 years. Farmer. Ap- 
 pointed Corporal April 3, 1863. 
 
 Peter McCoy, born in Lockport, N. Y. Enlisted November 
 5, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 Kenneth McKay, born in Prince Edward Island. Enlisted 
 February 10, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 30 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. McCoy, born in Rutland county, Vt. Enlisted Feb- 
 ruary 20, 1862, at Flint. Aged 45 years. Farmer. Died 
 July 6, 1862, at Covington, Ky., of chronic diarrhoea. 
 
 Edward McConnell, born in Macomb county, Mich. Enlisted 
 February 27, 1862, at Memphis. Aged 18 years. Black- 
 smith. 
 
 Russel Newoerry, born in Erie county, N. Y. Enlisted De- 
 cember 20, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 44 years. 
 Cooper. Discharged April 13, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 Geo. B, Nestill, born in Canada West. Enlisted October 
 23, 1861, at Wales. Aged 27 years. Farmer. 
 
 Eugene Norton, born in Memphis, St. Clair county, Mich.
 
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 Enlisted February 27, 18 )2, at Memphis. Aged 16 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Win. H. Newton, born in Canada "West. Enlisted February 
 27, 1862, at Flint. Aged 30 years. Farmer. Deserted Feb-- 
 ruar y _, 1862, from Flint. 
 
 Hiram Osgood, born in Jackson, Mich. Enlisted September 
 12, 1862, at Jackson. Aged 19 years. Carpenter. 
 
 Walter Popple, born in Chemung county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 January 10, 1862, at Jackson. Aged 35 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged April 13, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 Hubert P/ielps, born in "VVashtenaw county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 23, 1861, at Jackson. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Eli Parish, born in Jackson, Mich. Enlisted October 21, 
 
 1861, at Jackson. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Charles Phillips, born in Jackson, Mich. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 13, 1861, at Jackson. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Edwin Postle, born in Canada. Enlisted February 22, 
 
 1862, at , Lapeer county, Mich. Aged 18 years. Clerk. 
 Thomas Proctor, born in Ireland. Enlisted January 1, 1862, 
 
 at Armeda. Aged 26 years Farmer. 
 
 Daniel Parshal, born in Jackson county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 10, 1861, place unknown. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged February 5, 1862, at Flint, Mich. 
 
 Charles Quigley, born in Leoni, Mich. Enlisted November 
 12, 1861, at Jackson. Aged 21 years. Laborer. Discharged 
 December 6, 1862, at Keokuk, Iowa. 
 
 John J. Robertstone, born in C. W. Enlisted October 22, 
 1861, at Dryden. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Miles 0. Rugg, born in Wyoming county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 12, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 25 years. Farmer. 
 Died October 29, 1862, at Mound City, 111., of chronic 
 diarrhoea. 
 
 Geo. M. Richards, nativity unknown. Enlisted September 
 26, 1861, at Beebe's Corners. Aged 42 years. Joiner. De- 
 serted April 2, 1862, from Flint. 
 
 David W. Reed no record is found upon the books, save 
 that he deserted in January, 1862, from Flint.
 
 175 
 
 Henry Spencer, born in MacombO;county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 15, 1861, at Dryden. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Franklin Sweet, born in Danby, Vt. Enlisted December 
 20, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 25 yea? s. Farmer. Deserted 
 April 22, 1862, from Flint. 
 
 Wm. H. Sergeant, born in Wyandotte county, O. Enlisted 
 February 10, 1862, at Jackson. Aged 27 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged October 25, 1862, at Cincinnati, 0. 
 
 Wm. Seely, born in Canada West. Enlisted Octobef 8, 
 1861, at Memphis. Aged 24 years. Farmer. Deserted Feb- 
 ruary , 1862, from Flint. 
 
 Wm. Smith, born in Canada West. Enlisted December 31, 
 1861, at Memphis. Aged 24 years. Farmer. Deserted May 
 
 , 1862, from Hamburg, Tenn. 
 
 Leander A. Sperry, born in New York. Enlisted October 
 7, 1861, at Memphis. Aged 21 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 Corporal August 15, 1862. Deserted from Northern Hospital. 
 
 James St. John, born in Cleveland, 0. Enlisted February 
 18, 1862, at Flint. Aged 20 years. Laborer. 
 
 Vincent Teeter, born in Lansing, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 28, 1861, at Jackson, Mich. Aged 33 years. Joiner. 
 
 Samuel True, born in Macomb county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 20, 1861, at Mt. Clemens. Aged 18 years. Stave- 
 cutter. 
 
 Frederick Volker, born in Germany. Enlisted December 
 27, 1861, at Baltimore. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Alexander Vanbrocklin, born in Long Point, Canada. En- 
 listed July 21, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 28 years. Farmer. 
 
 Putnam Welling, born in Jackson, Mich. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 27, 1861, at Jackson. Aged 18 years. Gentleman. 
 
 Ancb-ew Wulworth, born in Jackson, Mich. Enlisted No- 
 vember 29, 1861, at Jackson. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Albert Wildey, born in Spring Arbor, Mich. Enlisted De- 
 cember 29, 1861, at Jackson. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. W. Webster, born in Armada, Mich. Enlisted No- 
 vember 20, 1861, at Berk's Corners. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Samuel C. Waite, born in Westfield, N. Y. Enlisted Janu-
 
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 ary 1, 1862, at Jackson. Aged 19 years. Clerk. Died July 
 
 7, 1862, at General Hospital near Farmington, Miss., of di- 
 arrhcea. 
 
 Geo. Wilson, nativity unknown. Enlisted January 15, 1862, 
 at Jackson. Aged 20 years. Farmer. Deserted February 8, 
 1862, from Flint, Mich. 
 
 Simon Wright, nativity unknown. Enlisted December 2, 
 1861, at Jackson. Aged 32 years. Deserted November , 
 1861, from Flint. 
 
 Jeffries Walters, born in Oakland, Mich. Enlisted March 
 
 8, 1862, at Flint. Aged 23 years. Cooper. 
 
 COMPANY H. 
 
 Authority to raise this Company was received by John 
 Pierson, of Pontiac, Oakland county, October 4, 1861, from 
 Gov. Blair. The minimum number was recruited, and tho 
 company entered into camp November 22, 1861. They went 
 into camp that day with forty-four men. The recruiting was 
 continued until the company was full. It was mustered Feb- 
 ruary 6, 1862. The men constituting this company were re- 
 cruited in Oakland. Lapeer, Tuscola, St. Clair and Sanilac 
 counties, at a time when citizens thought men enough had been 
 raised to put down the rebellion ; consequently but little inter- 
 est was manifest to assist in recruiting, and it was attended with 
 a great amount of labor and expense. Company H was known 
 under its first organization as " McClellan Guards." 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Copf. John Pierson, was born in Schoharie county, State of 
 New York, February 13, 1813. He moved to Michigan in 
 August, 1834. Was married in Hartwick, Otsego county, N. 
 Y., in May, 1836. For several years previous to the breaking 
 out of the war, he was engaged in the mercantile business and 
 in the manufacture of lumber. At the time of entering the
 
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 military service he was residing in Pontiac, Oakland county, 
 Mich. He received a commission as Captain from October 1, 
 1861. 
 
 1st Lieut. Sylvan Ter Busk, was born in Kingston, N. Y., 
 July 30, 1836. Moved to Michigan the autumn of 1838, and 
 had been employed as salesman for several years previous to 
 entering the army. He entered the service September 4, 1861, 
 and received commission as 1st Lieutenant from October 1, 
 1861. 
 
 2d Lieut. Nathan Levy, was born February 4, 1839, in 
 Shwersen, Poland. He emigrated to America with his parents 
 in 1852. Embarking at Hamburg, he sailed to Hull, England. 
 Re-embarking at Liverpool he sailed for New York, v/here he 
 arrived after a long arid disastrous voyage, during which the 
 ship was nearly destroyed by fire, May 2, 1852. From New 
 York he sailed to New Orleans, yza Cuba; thence to Mobile, 
 Ala., and was employed in his brother's clothing store as a 
 clerk. In the fall of 1852 he sailed to New York, and finally 
 settled in Rochester, N. Y., and engaged in the clothing busi- 
 ness, (in which he was employed until joining the army,) in many 
 of the principal cities. At the breaking out of the war he 
 owned a clothing store in Grand Rapids, Mich. Received a 
 commission as 2d Lieutenant October 1, 1862. Promoted to 
 1st Lieutenant, Company 1, July 15, 1863, vies Titus, pro- 
 moted. Resigned January 12, 1864. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 1. John W. Griffin, 1st Sergeant, born in Troy, Oakland 
 county, Mich. Enlisted October 8, 1861, at Farmer's Creek. 
 Aged 26 years. Book-keeper. Appointed to rank as 1st Ser- 
 geant from date of enlistment. Discharged Augustl6, 1862, 
 at Keokuk, Iowa. 
 
 2. Wm. C. Clark, born in Orion, Oakland county, Mich. 
 Enlisted November 16, 1861, at Orion. Aged 23 years. Mer- 
 chant. Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of en- 
 listment. 
 
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 3. Warren G. Nelson, born in Pontiac, Oakland county, 
 Mich. Enlisted November 5, 1861, at Pontiac. Aged 18 
 years. Student. Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of 
 enlistment. Promoted to 1st Sergeant April 3, 1863. 
 
 4. Cornelius L, Smith, born in Wayne county, N. Y. En- 
 listed November 23, 1861, at Deerfield. Aged 29 years. 
 Farmer. Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of en- 
 listment. 
 
 5. John Knox, born in Edinburg, Scotland, April 17, 1821. 
 He left Scotland in July, 1841, to fulfill a three year's engage- 
 ment as harness-maker in Demerara. He returned to Scotland 
 in December, 1854, and emigrated to Canada in 1856. Moved 
 to Dayton, Tuscola county, Mich., May, 1860. Enlisted at 
 Marathon, November 23, 1861. He was, at the time of his 
 entering the service, engaged in clearing a new farm. He was 
 appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. 
 Promoted to 1st Sergeant August 27, 1862, and to 2d Lieuten- 
 ant, Company K, March 31, 1863, vice Smith, promoted. 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 1. Albert W, Simmons, born in Huntington, C. "W. Enlisted 
 October 8, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 2. John Hargar, born in Alleghany county, Penn. Enlisted 
 October 16, 1861, at Lapeer. Aged 45 years. Farmer. Ap- 
 pointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Dis- 
 charged August 20, 1862, at Keokuk, Iowa. 
 
 3. Roland H. Hicks, born in Chila, Monroe county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted December 9, 1861, at Lenox. Aged 29 years. 
 Farmer. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlist- 
 ment. Discharged September 1, 1862, at Detroit, Mich. 
 
 4. John Chamberlin, born in Toronto, C. "W. Enlisted No- 
 vember 18, 1861, at Pontiac. Aged 25 years. Farmer. Ap- 
 pointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Pro- 
 moted to Sergeant August 27, 1862. 
 
 5. Nathan Wheeler, born in Sackett's Harbor, N. Y. En-
 
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 listed November 4, 1861, at Greenwood. Aged 25 years. 
 Farmer. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of en- 
 listment. 
 
 6. Ruben Right, born in Pickering, C. "W. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 29, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 22 years. Farmer. Ap- 
 pointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Promo- 
 ted to Sergeant, August 27, 1862. 
 
 7. Wm. R. Lawrence, born in Oakland county, Mich. En- 
 listed January 29, 1862, at Flint. Aged 26 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 8. John Clayton, born in New Brunswick. Enlisted No- 
 vember 8, 1861, at , St. Clair county. Aged 35 years. 
 Farmer. Appointed to rank as Corporal from February 1st, 
 1862. Discharged October 12, 1862, at St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 Musicians. 
 
 1. John N. Harris, drummer, born in Delaware, C. W. 
 Enlisted October 8, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 16 years. 
 Farmer. Died October 14, 1862, at Farmington, Miss., of 
 typhoid fever. 
 
 2. Frederick Kipp, bugler, born in Baden, Germany. En- 
 listed October 8, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 26 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Privates. 
 
 Ethan Burgher, nativity unknown. Enlisted November 23 
 1861, at Deerfield. Aged 23 years. Farmer. 
 
 Lawrence Butler, born in Erie county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 7, 1861, at Greenwood. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Nathan M. Berry, born in Niagara county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 23, 1861, at Watertovvn. Aged 40 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged August 29, 1862, at Cairo, 111. 
 
 4. John Butler, born in Erie county, N. Y. Enlisted De- 
 cember 9, 1861, at Greenwood. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Hiram Beach, born in Wayne county, N. Y. Enlisted De-
 
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 cember 16, 1861, at Highland. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed Corporal August 27, 1862. 
 
 John Baird, born in Huntington, Penn. Enlisted January 
 
 2, 1862, at Port Huron. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Died July 
 5, 1862, at Henderson, By., of typhoid fever. 
 
 Jacob B sler, born in Arrow, Switzerland. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 21, 1861, at Port Sanilac. Aged 31 years. Farmer. 
 
 Robert J. Ballard, born in New York. Enlisted February 
 
 3, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 February 22, 1862, at Flint, Mich. 
 
 Ira, Blowers, born in Murray, N. Y. Enlisted December 
 30, 1861, at Highland. Aged 31 years. Farmer. Transfer- 
 red to Company K, February 6, 1862. 
 
 Hiram E. Belcher, born in Jefferson county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 February 16, 1862, at Port Huron. Aged 36 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed Corporal May 20, 1862. Promoted to Sergeant 
 April 3, 1863, and designated to carry the colors of the regi- 
 ment by the Colonel. 
 
 Samuel Basler, born in Germany. Enlisted October 21, 
 1861, at Port Sanilac. Aged 35 years. Laborer. 
 
 Wm. Belcher, born in Jefferson county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 March 15, 1862, at Port Huron. Aged 23 years. Farmer. 
 
 Abel BecJcunth, born in Addison, Vt. Enlisted October 28, 
 1861, at Watertown. Aged 29 years. Farmer. Transferred 
 from Company C, April 30, 1862. 
 
 Frank Champagne, born in Montreal, C. E. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 12, 1862, at Port Sanilac. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Peter Counter, born in Montreal, C. E. Enlisted October 
 12, 1861, at Port Sanilac. Aged 25 years. Farmer. 
 
 Billy J. Cleveland, born in Albany, N. Y. Enlisted October 
 28, 1861, at Forestville. Aged 35 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 October 20, 1862, at Camp Dennison, 0. 
 
 Geo. W. Credit, born in Chenango county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 16, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 18 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Christian Cline, born in Wirtemburg, Germany. Enlisted
 
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 November 19, 1861, at Port Huron. Aged 36 years. Cooper. 
 Discharged November 21, 1862, at Evansville, Ind. 
 
 Joseph Crawford, born in Middlesex, C. W. Enlisted No- 
 vember 23, 1861, at Deerfield. Aged 43 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged March 25, 1863, at Cincinnati, 0. 
 
 Levant Carter, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 3, 1861, at Metamora. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 James Cawkins, born in Deerland, C. W. Enlisted De- 
 cember 9, 1861, at North Branch. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Francis Carman, born in New York. Enlisted December 
 6, 1861, at Worth. Aged 29 years. Farmer. 
 
 Robert Cidd, born in Clarkslon, Monroe county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted January 3, 1862, at Detroit. Aged 37 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged at Nashville, Tenn., September 15, 1863, 
 
 Benj. Clirk, born in Sandusky, 0. Enlisted October 7, 
 1861, at Lexington. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Crothers, born in Toronto, C. W. Enlisted October 
 10, 1861, at Lexington.' Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Derrick, born in Pearn, Switzerland. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 8, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 31 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Decker, born in Wayne county, New York. Enlisted 
 January 25, 1862, at Flint. Aged 22 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged December 20, 1862, at Quincy, 111. 
 
 Samuel Evans, born in Walworth county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 15, 1861, at ; Lapeer county. Aged 27 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 James J. Ezbert, born in Warren county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 8, 1861, at Pontiac. Aged 45 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged July 17, 1862, at Detroit, Mich. 
 
 Edward Frank, born in Germany. Enlisted October 21, 
 1861, at Port Sanilac. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 August 25, 1862, at Keokuk, Iowa. 
 
 Phillip Greene, born in Canada West. Enlisted November 
 23, 1861, at Arcadia. Aged 21 years. Artist. Discharged 
 January 22, 1863, at Bowling Green, Ky. 
 
 Gustavus Goff, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 March 29, 1862, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Died
 
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 July 8, 1862, at General Hospital near Farraington, Miss., of 
 fever. 
 
 Wm. G. Harris, born in Delaware, C. W. Enlisted Octo- 
 ber 8, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Murny N. Heath, born in Ticonderoga, C. "VV. Enlisted 
 December 9, 1861, at Greenwood. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Elijah Hinckley, born in Lenawee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 January 14, 1862, at Highland. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 Reported as a deserter and dropped from rolls, December 31, 
 1863. 
 
 Misluiel Hull, born in New Jersey. Enlisted December 30, 
 1861, at Highland. Aged 28 years. Carpenter. Transferred 
 to Company K, February 6, 1862. 
 
 A. W. Hurlburt, nativity unknown. Enlisted December 9, 
 
 1861, at Pontiac. Aged 18 years. 
 
 Mercier M. Hungerford, born in Niagara county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted February 10, 1862, at Linden. Aged 18 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 Edwin F. Holmes, born in Orleans county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 February 10, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Ap- 
 pointed Corporal August 27, 1862. 
 
 Joseph Heister, born in Chernung county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 February 25, 1862, at Flint. Aged 30 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged March 25, 1862, at Flint. 
 
 Hiram Howland, born in Ontario, N. Y. Enlisted February 
 27, 1862, at Flint. Aged 32 years. Farmer. Died of wounds 
 accidentally received, November 14, 1863. 
 
 Abram Harris, born in London, C. "W. Enlisted March 20, 
 
 1862, at Lexington. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 
 John H. Hope, born in Brandon, Mich. Enlisted March 1, 
 1862, at Flint. Aged 20 years. Clerk. 
 
 Divid Henry, born in Lancaster, C. W. Enlisted August 
 11, 1862, at , Sanilac county. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged July 10, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 John C. A. Heide, born in Baden, Germany. Enlisted Au- 
 gust 28, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 35 years. Miller. 
 
 Albert Hill, born in Canada West. Enlisted August 22,
 
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 1861, at Lexington. Aged 29 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 September 3, 1863, at Murfreesboro, Tenn. 
 
 Andrew P. Hughes, born in Smith county, Tenn. Enlisted 
 December 24, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn. Aged 29 years. 
 Farmer. Deserted August 28, 1863. 
 
 Oziel Inman, born in Wyoming county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 21, 1861, at Watertown. Aged 38 years. Farmer. 
 Transferred from Company K, May 20, 1862. Died June 22, 
 
 1862, at General Hospital near Farmington, Miss., of typhoid 
 fever. 
 
 David D. Ingles, born in Dumfries, Canada. Enlisted April 
 4, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Teamster. 
 
 Welcome L. Inman, born in Wyoming county, N. Y. En- 
 listed November 30, 1861, at Watertown. Aged 23 years. 
 Farmer. Died June 15, 1862, at General Hospital near Farm- 
 ington, Miss., of fever. 
 
 Albert E. Kelly, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 February 17, 1862, at Flint. Aged 23 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged December 4, 1862, at Evansville, Ind. 
 
 James II. Lawrence, born in Summersetshire, England. En- 
 listed October 14, 1861, at Pontiac. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 Died July 10, 1862, at General Hospital near Farmington, 
 Miss., of heart disease. 
 
 Levi Lawrence, born in . Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 25, 1861, at Marathon. Aged 29 years. Farmer. 
 
 Nathan E. Lewis, born in Middlesex county, Conn. En- 
 listed October 26, 1861, at Metamora. Aged 45 years. 
 Farmer, 
 
 Henry Lincoln, born in Oswego, N. Y. Enlisted November 
 1, 1861, at St. Charles. Aged 34 years. Farmer. Transferred 
 from Company C, April 30, 1862. Discharged July 25, 1863, 
 at Detroit, Mich. 
 
 John Lashbrook, born in Buckingham, England. Enlisted 
 August 29, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 James McCarthy, born in Manie, Ireland. Enlisted October 
 14, 1861, at Pontiac. Aged 28 years. Farmer. 
 
 Constantine Miller, born in Baden, Germany. Enlisted Oc-
 
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 tober 21, 1861, at Port Sanilac. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed Corporal August 27, 1862. 
 
 Archibald Madison, born in Rhone, Canada. Enlisted No- 
 vember 4, 1861, at Greenwood. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Frank Masey, born in Yorkshire, England. Enlisted No- 
 vember 23, 1861, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Moffit, born in Ireland. -Enlisted November 28, 1861, 
 at Flint. Aged 33 years. Farmer. Deserted from steamer 
 Gladiator, on the Mississippi River, April 25, 1862. 
 
 Hendri Mein, born in Sternburg, Germany. Enlisted De- 
 cember 9, 1861, at Port Huron. Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 
 John McKenzie, born in Canada. Enlisted December 9, 
 1861, at Greenwood. Aged 25 years. Farmer. Dicharged 
 January 20, 1863, at St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 Harrison C. Madison, born in Trenton, Genesee county, 
 Mich. Enlisted December 12, 1861, at Fentonville. Aged 18 
 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wilder Maine, nativity unknown. Enlisted December 26, 
 
 1861, at Metamora. Aged 22 years. Discharged February 6, 
 
 1862, at Flint, Mich. 
 
 Lewis Meaker, born in Fenton, Genesee county, Mich. En- 
 listed December 23, 1861, at Fentonville. Aged 18 years. 
 Farmer. 
 
 James Newton, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 14, 1861, at Greenwood. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Gary A. Newcombe, born in Genesee, N. Y. Enlisted No- 
 vember 21, 1861, at Richfield. Aged 25 years. Farmer. 
 Transferred from Company C, April 30, 1862. 
 
 Richard Oldjield, born in Glasgow, Scotland. Enlisted 
 October 28, 1861, at Attica. Aged 45 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged June 20, 1862, at Detroit. 
 
 Levi Ovitt, born in Niagara county, N. Y. Enlisted March 
 1, 1842, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Mechanic. Transferred 
 from Company C, April 30, 1862. 
 
 Watson J. Peasley, nativity unknown. Enlisted December 
 9, 1862, at Detroit. Aged 18 years. 
 
 Josiah Powell, born in New York. Enlisted December
 
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 9, 1861, at Flint. Aged 28 years. Farmer. Died May 30, 
 1862, at Farmington, Miss., of typhoid fever. 
 
 Wm. Porter, born in N. Y. Enlisted Dec. 9, 1861, at 
 Port Huron. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Porter Palmer, born in Erie county, N. Y. Enlisted Dec. 
 
 16, 1861, at Highland. Aged 29 years. Carpenter. 
 
 Rus&el L. Post, born in Cateraugus county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 Dec. 19, 1861, at Flint. Aged 29 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. F. Phipps, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted ' 
 Feb. 5, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Died July 
 5, 1862, at General Hospital, near Farmington, Miss., of fever. 
 
 Lewis Parish, born in New York. Enlisted November 4, 
 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Transferred 
 from Co., C, April 30, 1861. Discharged July 19, 1862, at 
 Detroit, Mich. 
 
 Robert Reynolds, born in Jersey City, N. J. Enlisted Oct. 
 26, 1861, at Metamora. Aged 18 years. Carpenter. 
 
 Samuel Rogers, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enikted 
 Dec. 19, 1861, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Silas J. Sloat, born in London, C. "W. Enlisted Dec. 8, 
 1861, at Lexington. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Danjorth Starks, born in Wayne county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 Oct. 22, 1861, at Metamora. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 
 Martin O. Stiles, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted 
 Oct. 16. 1861, at Lapeer. Aged 25 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged April 16, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 Eli B. Smith, nativity unknown. Enlisted November 23, 
 1861, at Deerfield. Aged 26 years. Deserted from Flint, 
 Mich., Dec. , 1861. 
 
 Alfred Shaw, born in Nottingham, England. Enlisted Dec. 
 
 17, 1861, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 Corporal August 1, 1862. 
 
 Abram J, Sloat, born in London, C. ~W. Enlisted Oct. 8, 
 1861, at Flint. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 
 Hiram Slocum, born in N. Y. Enlisted Feb. 24, 1862, at; 
 Flint. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Discharged Oct. 11, 1862, 
 at Camp Dennison, 0.
 
 186 
 
 Miles Simmons, born in Huntington, C. W. Enlisted Dec. 
 6, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 22 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 Corporal August 27, 1862. 
 
 James S. Sharp, born in Dorchester, C. "W. Enlisted Aug. 
 13, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Charles Sender, born in Hamburgh, Germany. Enlisted 
 August 13, 1863, at Detroit, Mich. Aged 24 years Laborer. 
 
 Wallace Tuttle, born in Erie county, 0. Enlisted Oct. 28, 
 
 1861, at Dryden. Aged 29 years. Shoemaker. Died July 
 23, 1862, at Camp Big Springs, Miss., of typhoid fever. 
 
 Daniel Thomas, born in Woodstock, C. W. Enlisted Oct. 
 9, 1861, at Port Sanilac. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged October 4, 1862, at St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 Geo. W. Thomas, born in Woodstock, C. W. Enlisted 
 Oct. 9, 1861, at Port Sanilac. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Henry Thompson, born in Wayne county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 September 16, 1861, at Highland. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged August 5, 1862, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. 
 
 Joseph H. Thomas, born in Marrillatown, N. Y. Enlisted 
 March 19, 1862, at Flint. Aged 28 years. Carpenter. Dis- 
 charged September 12, 1862, at Camp Dennison 0. 
 
 Simmons Thomas, born in Marrillatown, N. Y. Enlisted 
 March 19, 1862, at Flint. Aged 24 years. Carpenter. 
 
 Lorenzo F. Taylor, born in Waterford, Conn. Enlisted 
 September 16, 1861, at , Midland county, Mich. Aged 43 
 years. Farmer. Transferred from Company B, February 5, 
 
 1862. Discharged June 20, 1862, at Detroit, Mich. 
 
 Jessie Vancamp, born in London, C. W. Enlisted October 
 18, 1861, at Lexington. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Amos Witter, born in Ontario county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 December 19, 1861, at Highland. Aged 44 years. Hotel 
 keeper. Died September 16, 1862, at Camp Dennison, 0. 
 
 Jerome B. Worden, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 2, 1861, at Pontiac. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Benjamin Wallace, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted 
 February 17, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Killed 
 April 10, 1863, at Antioch, Tenn., by Gurillas.
 
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 , 
 
 Isaac Wright, born in Pickering, C. W. Enlisted August 
 
 11, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 26 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 April 16, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 Archie Willis, born in South Rochester, C. W. Enlisted 
 August 12, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 
 4 ..' ;* " '''. '#'"* 
 
 COMPANY I. 
 
 '' *' *. * 
 
 This Company is composed of two parts of Companise, con- 
 solidated in Flint. Russell M. Barker, of Flint, Gennessee 
 county, Michigan, was authorized by the Governor to raise a 
 company, November 15, 1861, and immediately began recruit- 
 ing. He entered camp of the 10th Michigan Volunteer Infant- 
 ry, at Flint, December 14, 1861, with 31 men. 
 
 P. S. Titus, of Lapeer county, received authority to raise a 
 Company, October 4, 1862, and entered camp of instruction 
 with his men, November 20, 1861. Both companies failing to 
 recruit aa fast as was necessary, a consolidation was effected. 
 The company was full to the minimum and mustered Feb- 
 ruary 6, 1862, into the U. 8. service. 
 
 This company was raised principally in Lapeer and Gen- 
 nessee counties, and known at first, from the time of the con- 
 solidation to the assigning or numbering of the companies, aa 
 Gennessee Rangers. 
 
 '> rJH'^ "" '*' / 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Capt. Russell M. Barker, was born in Maddison county, 
 New York, A. D. 1828. At the time of the call for volunteers 
 he was living at Flint, Gennessee county, Michigan. He 
 entered the service as 1st Lieutenant, company A, 8th Mich. 
 Vol. Inf., and was promoted to Captain of said company in 
 June, 1861, and on account of the failure of his healh, he was 
 obliged to resign, which we did September 21, 1861. But 
 unwilling to give it up so he tried'a second time, and received 
 commission as Captain in the 10th, from October 1, 1861. But 
 his health again failed him, and he resigned November 29, 
 1862. Before entering the army he was engaged in the black-
 
 188 >f % . f .. 
 
 smithing business. He was married in Shiawassee county, 
 Michigan, in 1855, and is now residing at Flint, Michigan. 
 
 1st Lieut. P. S. Titus, was born in Cayuga county, N. Y. in 
 February, 1819, and came to Michigan in 1885, where he has 
 resided most of the time since. 
 
 Previous to the Mexican war he had been a student in the 
 University of Michigan, and at the commencement of the war 
 he was studying law. After the close of that war he was en- 
 gaged in farming most of the time until the breaking out of 
 the rebellion. His military history or life was begun in the 
 winter of 1837, at which time he served one month in the 
 volunteer service, at Detroit, Michigan. He was twice a mem- 
 ber of the Brady Guards, at Detroit; the last time in 1846. 
 In March, 1847, he was appointed 2d Lieutenant 15th U. S. A., 
 commanded by Col. Geo. W. Morgan, (now Br'g. Gen.) to 
 serve during the war with Mexico. He enlisted 23 men for 
 and joined his company and regiment about the 1st of May. 
 He immediately marched with the regiment to New Orleans, 
 thence to Verra Cruz, where it landed about the middle of 
 June. He was with his regiment, under command of Major 
 Gen. Pillow with 2500 men, in its march on Mexico. At 
 Puebla they were placed in the advance. Lieut. Titus was in 
 the following battles around and near Mexico, the capitol : 
 Contraras, August 18 and 19; Cherubusco, August 19; Molena 
 Del Ray, September 8, and at the storming of Chepultapec, 
 September 13, and was among the first to enter that strong- 
 hold, calling on his men to follow. The latter battle was con- 
 ducted by Capt. (now Major Gen.) Joe Hooker, commanding 
 army of Potomac, who was at that time Adj't Gen. to Gen. 
 Pillow. After the treaty of peace Lieut. Titus returned to the 
 U. S. with his regiment, and was mustered out of the service 
 on the 10th day of August, 1848. In July, 1861, Lieut. Titus 
 received notice that he was appointed Captain in the 18th regi- 
 ment U. S. Infantry, and ordered to report to Headquarters at 
 Columbus, Ohio, which he did promptly, but found that he had 
 been displaced by some more fortunate political favorite. 
 Returning again to Michigan, he enlisted a part of a company,
 
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 and received commission as 1st Lieutenant 10th Michigan 
 Infantry, from October 1, 1861. He entered the field in com- 
 mand of his company, and has been in command of it most of 
 the time since. He was promoted to Captain March 31, 1863, 
 vice Barker resigned. 
 
 2d Lieut. John AZgoe, was born May 16, 1832, near St. 
 Johns, New Brunswick. His parents emigrated from Scotland 
 in the spring of 1820. He moved with his parents from New 
 Brunswick to Michigan, in 1837, where they purchased a tract 
 of land, and settled in Oakland county. Here Lieutenant 
 Algoe was taught to " earn his bread by the sweat of his 
 brow." In the spring of 1849 he engaged as a clerk and 
 telegraph operator. He was employed as a clerk until 1854, 
 when he entered into business for himself, and continued in the 
 mercantile business six years, when he sold out to settle the 
 estate of a deceased partner. He married Miss Emily, second 
 daughter of Fitch R. and Charlotte Tracey, at Flint, June 3, 
 1858. In 1859 he went to Kansas, and while there assisted in 
 building a school house in the Cotton wood valley, and taught 
 the first school ever kept in that country. Returning to 
 Michigan in the spring he was appointed Deputy Register of 
 Deeds, for Gennessee county, and was thus engaged until 
 entering the military service. He enlisted in Capt. Barker's 
 company, and was elected 2d Lieutenant, and received commis- 
 sion as such from October 1, 1862. March 31, 1863 he was 
 promoted to 1st Lieutenant company G, vice Dunphy promoted. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 1. Harvey J. Clark, 1st Sergeant, born in Independence, 
 Michigan. Enlisted November 1, 1861, at Clarkston. Aged 
 22 years. School teacher. Appointed to rank as 1st Sergeant 
 from date of enlistment. Discharged July 21, 1862, at Camp 
 Dennison, 0. 
 
 2. Henry R. Chittenden, born in Gennessee county, Mich. 
 Enlisted October 16, 1861, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Farmer.
 
 190 
 
 Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. Dis- 
 charged February 4, 1863, at Gallatin, Tenn. 
 
 3. Geo. AppLyn, born in Gennessee county, Michigan. 
 Enlisted October 23, 1861, at Flint. Aged 23 years. School 
 teacher. Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlist- 
 ment. 
 
 4. Joseph E. Tupper, born in Gennessee county, Michigan. 
 Enlisted December 29, 1861, at Flint. Aged 23 years. 
 Jeweller. Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlist- 
 ment. Promoted to 1st Sergeant September 1, 1862. Pro- 
 moted to Sergeant Major March 3, 1863. Promoted to 2d 
 Lieutenant, company G, July 15, 1863. Promoted to Major 
 17th U. S. Infantry, Colored Troops, November 9, 1863. 
 
 5. Thos. Branch, born in Cornwall, England, in 1823. In 
 the year 1831 emigrated with his parents to Quebec, Canada, 
 where he resided nearly three years, making two visits to the 
 old country. He then moved with his parents to Maine, thence 
 to White Hall, N. Y. While living there his father died and 
 he lived with his mother two years, and they both moved to 
 Buffalo, N. Y. He was married about the time of the break- 
 ing out of the Mexican war. In 1847 he moved to Detroit, 
 Mich., and in 1849 to Flint, Mich. At the breaking out of the 
 " Patriot war" he volunteered in the British service, in he 8th 
 Zouaves, and served 1 year and 9 months. By occupation he 
 was a brick and stone mason before entering the service, but 
 had worked at many other trades also. He enlisted November 
 20, 1861, at Flint, and was appointed to rank as Sergeant from 
 date of enlistment. He was detailed as Eegimental wagon 
 master until November 21, 1862, and promoted to 2d Lieuten- 
 ant, March 31, 1863, for " meritorious- conduct." 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 1. Win. H. Davie, born in N. Y. Enlisted November 4, 
 1861, at Flint. Aged 24 years. Blacksmith. Appointed to 
 rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 2. Langdon B. Rice, born in Gennessee county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted November 28, 1861, at Hadley. Aged 31 years.
 
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 Shoemaker. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of 
 enlistment. Promoted to Sergeant September 1, 1862. Pro- 
 moted to 1st Sergeant April 3, 1863. 
 
 3. Arba Smith, born in Lapeer county, Mich.. Enlisted 
 December 13, 1861, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Ap- 
 pointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 4. Albert Perry, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 17, 1861, at Oakwood. Aged 23 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Died 
 August 6, 1862, in hospital at Keocuck, Iowa, of Consumption. 
 
 5. Lyman E. Davie, born in Wyoming county, N". Y. 
 Enlisted November 4, 1861, at Flint. Aged 21 years. Far- 
 mer. Appointed to rank as Corporal from the date of enlist- 
 ment. Promoted to Sergeant April 3, 1863. Promoted to 1st 
 Lieutenant 17th U, S. Colored troops, November 9, 1863. 
 
 6. Worthy E. Millard, born in Mich. Enlisted December 
 12, 1861, at Clarkston. Aged 21 years. Cooper. Appointed 
 to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 7. Benjamin M. Bradshaw. born in Oakland county, Mich. 
 Enlisted December 13, 1861, at Flint. Aged 23 years. 
 Cooper. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlist- 
 ment. Discharged March 13, 1863, at Flint, Mich. 
 
 8. Moses Carr, born in N. Y. Enlisted December 18, 1861, 
 at Oakwood. Aged 33 years. Farmer. Appointed to rank 
 as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 Musician. 
 
 1. Abram Houghton, Drummer, born in Bennington county, 
 Vt. Enlisted November 15, 1861, at Clarkston. Aged 18 
 years. 
 
 Privates. 
 
 Jason L. Austin, born in Conn. Enlisted December 10, 
 1861, at Flint. Aged 34 years. Farmer. Discharged Octo- 
 ber 23, 1862, at St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 Theodore Armstrong, born in Gennessee county, Mich. En- 
 listed November 24, 1861, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 Died June 3, 1862, at Farmington, Miss., of typhoid fever.
 
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 John Arthur, born in Sussex, N. J. Enlisted October 11, 
 
 1861, at Pontiac. Aged 40 years. Farmer. 
 
 Mark Boice, born in Oakland county, Michigan. Enlisted 
 December 13, 1861, at Clarkston. Aged 21 years. Black- 
 smith. Discharged September 5, 1862, at Col. 0. 
 
 Wm. E. Bard, born in Otsego county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 January 3, 1862, at Oakwood. Aged 26 years. Farmer. 
 Deserted September 4, 1862, from northern hospital. 
 
 Terry Bird, born in Ireland. Enlisted January 17, 1862, 
 at Flint. Aged 30 years. Laborer. Deserted April 18, 1862, 
 from Flint, Mich. 
 
 Vim. H. Badgely, born in N. Y. Enlisted January 2, 1862, 
 at Flint. Aged 45 years. Farmer. Discharged April 19, 
 
 1862, at Flint, Mich. 
 
 Charles W. Breiver, born in Livingston county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted November 2, 1861, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Painter. 
 Died June 20, 1862, in Gen. Hospital, Gin. O., of debility. 
 
 Richard Backenstose, born in Seneca county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted December 21, 1861, at Oakwood. A-ged 48 years. 
 Tailor. Discharged at Nashville, Tenn., March 11, 1863. 
 
 John A. Baird, born in Otsego county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 December 12, 1861, at Oakwood. Aged 24 years Farmer. 
 
 Josiah N. Berkley, born in Ghetford Mich. Enlisted No- 
 vember 22, 1861, at Flint. Aged 22 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged April 17, 1862, at Flint, Mich. 
 
 Joseph Barton, born in Cambridge, Vt. Enlisted November 
 30, 1861, at Flint. Aged 45 years. Farmer. Disharged 
 July 18, 1861, at Flint, Mich. 
 
 Thomas E. Brabson, born in Gennessee county, Mich. En- 
 listed November 18, 1861, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Broadbeck, born in Baden, Germany. Enlisted Aug. 
 16, 1862, at Fentonville. Aged 36 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Brown, born in Orleans, N. Y. Enlisted March 24, 
 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Discharged Sept. 
 20, 1862, at St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 Gco, W. Cody, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted
 
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 October 7, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 18 years. Far- 
 mer. Discharged September 8, 1862, at Columbus, 0. 
 
 Charles J3. Clark, born in Lockport, N. Y. Enlisted Oct. 
 15, 1861, at Farmer's Creek. Aged 19 years. Preacher. Dis- 
 charged December 6, 1862, at Cincinnati, 0. 
 
 Abram Chase, born in Mich. Enlisted November 12, 1861, 
 at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Discharged December 
 10, 1862, at Cairo, 111. 
 
 Patrick Coffee, born in Clare county, Ireland. Enlisted 
 November 21, 1861, at Flint. Aged 31 years. Farmer. De- 
 serted April 18, 1862, from Flint. 
 
 JEdwin Crittenden, born in Calhoun county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 19, 1861, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 W. H. Church, born in Livingston county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 16, 1861, at Oakwood. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged September 5, 1862, at Col., 0. 
 
 Leivis Church, born in Oakland, Mich. Enlisted December 
 14, 1861, at Clarkston. Aged 17 years. Moulder. 
 
 John Cook, born in Tyrone, county, Ireland. Enlisted 
 December 11, 1861, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Laborer. 
 Deserted April 19, 1862, from Flint. 
 
 David Centre, born in N. Y. Enlisted November 24, 1861, 
 at Oakwood. Aged 23 years. Farmer. 
 
 David Campbell, born in Sussex N. Y. Enlisted March 25, 
 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years Saddler. Eeported as a 
 deserter December 30, 1863. 
 
 John Chadburn, born in Canada. Enlisted October 8, 1861, 
 at Goodrich. Aged 52 years. Farmer. Transferred from 
 Company C, April 30, 1862. Died August 1, 1862, at camp 
 Dennison, 0., of chronic diarrhoea. 
 
 John W. Currier, born in Lorane, 0. Enlisted October 7, 
 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 24 years. Farmer. Transferred 
 from Company C, April 30, 1862. 
 
 Hiram G. Diamond, born in Canada. Enlisted November 
 13, 1861, at Flint. Aged 33 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 September 26, 1862, at St. Louis, Mo. 
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 Daniel P. Deming, born in Mich. Enlisted December 18, 
 1861, at Oakwood. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 
 Chester Darling, born in Lapeer, Mich. Enlisted March 
 19, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Samuel Evans, born in N. Y. Enlisted November 18, 1861, 
 at Flint. Aged 28 years. Farmer. Died July 7, 1862, at 
 camp Big Springs, Miss., of cholera morbus. 
 
 Delos Elsworth, born in N. Y. Enlisted March 17, 1862, 
 at Flint. Aged 17 years. Farmer. Deserted March 24, 1862, 
 from Flint, Mich. 
 
 Timothy Elsworth, born in Orleans, N. Y. Enlisted March 
 13, 1862, at Flint. Aged 24 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 January 31, 1863, at St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 Horace Fleming, born in Gennessee county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 20, 1861, at Flint. Aged 28 years. Laborer. De- 
 serted November 4, 1862, from hospital. 
 
 Wm. Francis, born in Ontario county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 12, 1861, at Farmer's Creek. Aged 52 years. Far- 
 mer. Discharged June 26, 1862, at Detroit, Mich. 
 
 Chester Farrar, born in N. Y. Enlisted November 30, 
 1861, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Discharged Octo- 
 ber 22, 1862, at Flint, Mich. 
 
 Joseph Fifield, born in Oakland, Mich. Enlisted November 
 18, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 22 years. Farmer. Transferred 
 from Company C, February 6, 1862. Died July 15, 1862, at 
 Gen. Hospital, near Farmington, Miss., of chronic diarrhoea. 
 
 Henry Griffin, born in Ontario county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 8, 1861, at , Lapeer county. Aged 21 years. Farmer . 
 
 Mortimer B. GiUman, born in Genesee county, Mich. En- 
 listed November 19, 1862, at Flint. Aged 20 years. Hostler. 
 Discharged September 26, 1862, at St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 David W. Gittett, born in Canada. Enlisted December 20, 
 
 1861, at Flint. Aged 23 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. B. Gillett, born in N. Y. Enlisted December 3, 1861, 
 at Flint. Aged 25 years. Farmer. Discharged June 21, 
 
 1862, at Columbus, 0.
 
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 Oliver -Gordon, born in Canada. Enlisted February 10, 
 1862, at Flint. Aged 23 years. Farmer. 
 
 George Gordon, born in Canada. Enlisted February 10, 
 1862, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Died June 23, 
 1862, at Paclucah, Ky., of chronic diarrhoea. 
 
 John Gordon, born in Canada. Enlisted February 15, 1862, 
 at Flint. Aged 48 years. Farmer. Died February 20, 1863, 
 at Nashville, Tenn., of fever. 
 
 Newton Hodge, born in N. Y. Enlisted November 20, 1861, 
 at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Appointed Corporal 
 September 1, 1862. Promoted to Sergeant April 3, 1863. 
 
 Abram C. Harrison, born in Columbia, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 23, 1861, at Flint. Aged 34 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged March 25, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 Rufus Halhlcy, born in East Oxford, Canada. Enlisted 
 November 6, 1861, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Byron Hunt, born in N. Y. Enlisted November 14, 1861 
 at Pontiac. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Died June 10, 1862, at 
 Gen. Hospital, near Farmington, Miss, of chronic diarrhoea. 
 
 Frank D. Hopkins, born in Erie county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 16, 1861, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Died 
 June 29, 1862, at Gen. Hospital, near Farmington, Miss., of 
 diarrhoea. 
 
 Drake Hubbard, born in Mich. Enlisted December 21, 1861, 
 at Oakwood. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Died June 5, 1862, 
 near Boonville, Miss., of typhoid fever. 
 
 Geo. Husted, born in Lower Phelps, N. Y. Enlisted De- 
 cember 9, 1861, at Oakwood. Aged 17 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged April 21, 1862, at Flint Mich. 
 
 David Houghton, born in Bennington county, Vt. Enlisted 
 November 15, 1861, at Clarkston. Aged 45 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged September 8, 1862, at Cairo, 111. 
 
 Ralph Hollingsworth, born in England. Enlisted November 
 15, 1861, at Flint. Aged 45 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 April 2, 1862, at Flint. Mich. 
 
 Hiram Hoicell, born in N. Y. Enlisted December 4, 1861,
 
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 at Flint. Aged 22 years. Blacksmith. Appointed Corporal 
 April 3, 1863. 
 
 John Judd, born in N. Y. Enlisted March 4, 1862, at 
 Flint. Aged 27 years. Farmer. 
 
 Collins Kelley, born in N. Y. Enlisted October 16, 1861, at 
 Pontiac. Aged 44 years. Joiner. Discharged January 8, 
 1864, at camp near Rossville, Ga. 
 
 Prismins Klock, born in N. Y. Enlisted December 13, 1861, 
 at Tuscola county. Aged 25 yeai's. Farmer. 
 
 Sanders K. Kellogg, nativity unknown. Enlisted December 
 20, 1861, at Pontiac, under age, and was taken by his parents 
 before muster. 
 
 Oscar Knowlton, nativity unknown. Enlisted December 13, 
 1861, at Flint. Deserted January 1, 1862, from Flint. 
 
 Edwird Livermore, born in Mich. Enlisted December 24, 
 1861, at Oakwood. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. H. Lake, born in Macomb county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 17, 1861, at Orion. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Trans- 
 ferred from Company C, February 6, 1862. 
 
 Wilber Lamphried, born in Boston county, Canada. En- 
 listed December 9, 1861, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. O. Morse, born in N. Y. Enlisted November 20, 
 
 1861, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Sawyer, Appointed Corpo- 
 ral April 3, 1863. 
 
 Isaac Measurall, born in Oakland, Mich. Enlisted Decem- 
 ber 12, 1861, at Clarkston. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 
 Aaron Middaugh, born in Canada. Enlisted January 22, 
 
 1862, at Flint. Age unknown. Sailor. Discharged October 
 29, 1862, at Louisville, Ky. 
 
 Wm. McComb, born in Canada. Enlisted February 19, 
 1862, at Flint. Aged 41 years. Farmer. Discharged Novem- 
 ber 28, 1862, at Louisville, Ky. 
 
 George Marshall, born in Huron county, 0. Enlisted 
 March 25, 1862, at Flint. Aged 21 years. Farmer. Ap- 
 pointed Corporal April 3, 1863. 
 
 Thomas McCelhoney, born in Donnegal county, Ireland < 
 Enlisted February 28, 1862, at Flint. Aged 30 years. Farmer.
 
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 Harvey McConnell, born in Canada. Enlisted August 11, 
 1862, at Forestville. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Jacob Newkirk, born in Orange county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 December 19, 1861, at Clarkston. Aged 30 years. Farmer. 
 
 Hezakiah Pearce, born in Oneida, N. Y. Enlisted February 
 22, 1862, at Flint. Aged 45 years. Farmer. 
 
 Gleason F. Perry, born in N. Y. Enlisted December 17, 
 1861, at Oakwood. Aged 20 years Farmer. Appointed 
 Corporal September 1, 1862. 
 
 Simeon Perrigo, born in N. Y. Enlisted January 13, 1862, 
 at Flint. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 James Phillips, born in N. Y. Enlisted December 17, 1861, 
 at Flint. Aged 41 years. Farmer. Died June 20, 1862, at 
 Gen. Hospital, near Farmington, Miss., of quick consumption. 
 
 Almon D. Quick, nativity unknown. Enlisted December 13, 
 1861, place unknown. Aged 18 years. Deserted from Flint, 
 December 27, 1861. 
 
 Lewis Raisin, born in Germany. Enlisted November 18, 
 1861, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 James E. Sherman, born in Oakland, Mich., Enlisted Oc- 
 tober 15, 1861, at Farmer's Creek. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Shatto, born in Trumble county, 0. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 5, 1861, at Flint. Aged 45 years. Farmer. Died June 
 14, 1862, at St. Louis, Mo., of diarrhoea. 
 
 C/iarles E. Stewart, born in Mich. Enlisted December 17, 
 
 1861, at Oakwood. Aged 24 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 Corporal April 18, 1861. Promoted to Sergeant April 3, 1863. 
 
 AmeriaJi Sanborn, born in N. Y. Enlisted January 20, 
 
 1862, at Flint. Aged 33 years. Farmer. Discharged Sep- 
 tember 12, 1862, at Columbus, 0. 
 
 Calvin Soper, born in N. Y. Enlisted February 12, 1862, 
 at Flint. Aged 17 years. Farmer. 
 
 Simon Scamlon, born in Munster, Ireland. Enlisted April 
 
 21, 1862, at Flint. Aged 17 years. Farmer. Died February 
 25, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 Geo. Shoemaker, born in Baden, Germany. Enlisted Au- 
 gust 16, 1862, at Forestville. Aged 37 years. Farmer.
 
 198 
 
 Win. Sweikheirt, born in Baden, Germany. Enlisted Au- 
 gust 14, 1862, at Forestville. Aged 21 years. Farmer. 
 
 Orlando Smith, born in Lapeer county, Mich. Enlisted 
 January , 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged September 2, 1862, at Detroit, Mich. 
 
 Elias Terry, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 October 14, 1861, at Pontiac. Aged 39 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged February 4, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 Nathaniel Taylor, born in Cuyahoga, 0. Enlisted October 
 26, 1861, at Flint. Aged 29 years, Joiner. 
 
 Michael Veit, born in Canada. Enlisted October 23, 1861, 
 at Flint. Aged 24 years. Farmer. 
 
 Henry Vantassel, born in N. Y. Enlisted January 6, 1862, 
 at Pontiac. Aged 45 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. Wood, nativity unknown. Enlisted November 21, 
 
 1861, place unknown. Aged 18 years. Taken home by 
 parents before muster. 
 
 John Winters, born in Oswego county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 
 December 14, 1861, at Clarkston. Aged 32 years. Farmer. 
 
 Henry Whitney, born in New York. Enlisted January 2, 
 
 1862, at Clarkston. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 
 Aaron Walters, born in Mich. Enlisted January 2, 1862, at 
 Flint. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Augustus Welch, born in Onondaga county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 October 25, 1861, at Goodrich. Aged 31 years. Artist. 
 Transferred from Company C, April 30, 1862. 
 
 Henry G. Webster, born in Macomb county, Mich. Enlisted 
 April 7, 1862, at Flint. Aged 19 years. Farmer. Died 
 June 29, 1862, at Henderson, Ky. 
 
 Aimer Warren, born in Ontario county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 March 27, 1862, at Flint. Aged 22 years. Farmer. 
 
 COMPANY K. 
 
 The authority to raise Company K, was given to Ethel 
 Judd, by Gov. Blair, November 20, 1861. He began recruit- 
 ing his Company immediately. The Company entered camp at
 
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 Flint, December 26, 1861, with 32 enlisted men. Was full to 
 minimum February 5, 1862, and mustered into the IT. S. service 
 February 6, 1862, with an aggregate of 85 men. This Com- 
 pany was mostly recruited in Hillsdale county, Mich. It was 
 known at first as " Dickerson Guards." 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Capt. Ethel Judd, was born in Herkimer county, N. Y. in 
 the year 1807. At the time of entering the military service he 
 was living in North Adams, Hillsdale county, Michigan, and 
 engaged in farming. He received commission as Capt. from 
 October 1, 1861, and finding that a soldier's life was too ardous 
 for his strengh and years, and his health having failed very 
 much he was obliged to resign. His resignation was accepted 
 July 5, 1862, while the regiment was resting and recruiting at 
 Camp Big Springs, Miss. 
 
 1st. Lieut. John F. Storer, came from Mass., and at the time 
 of the breaking out of the war was pursuing a course of studies 
 at Hillsdale, Hillsdale county, Michigan. He entered the 
 "Dickerson" as 1st Lieutenant, and received commission as such 
 from October 1st, 1861. His health failed soon after entering 
 the service, and he was on this account obliged to resign ; his 
 resignation taking date from June 16, 1862. His illness proved 
 fatal for he died a few weeks after arriving at his home. 
 
 %d Lieut. John R. Thomson, was born in Erie county, New 
 York, in the year 1836. Spent several years in Flint, Mich- 
 igan, living near his father's residence. At the breaking out of 
 the war he was employed as a clerk, in Buffalo, New York, and 
 when the 10th was formed took position as 2d Lieutenant, and 
 received commission as such from October 1, 1861, and was 
 promoted to 1st Lieutenant, vice Storer, resigned, June 23, 
 1862. He was dismissed the service November 22, 1862. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 1. Warren Merritt, 1st Sergeant, born in Wayne county, 
 N Y. Enlisted December 5, 1861, at Cambria. Aged 26
 
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 years. Farmer. Appointed to rank as 1st Sergeant from 
 date of enlistment. Discharged July 21, 1862, at Camp Denni- 
 son, Ohio. 
 
 2. Avery Smith, was born in Steuben county, Indiana, July 
 5, 1841. In the spring of 1849 he moved with his parents to 
 Cambria, Hillsdale county, Michigan. Here he resided, follow- 
 ing the avocation of a farmer until joining the army. He 
 enlisted December 7, 1861, at Cambria, and was subsequently 
 elected 2d Sergeant by members of the company, and received 
 Appointment to rank as such from date of enlistment. He was 
 Promoted to 2d Lieutenant, vice Thomas promoted, June 23, 
 1862. He was in command of his company a large share of 
 the time on account of absence, etc., of his superior officers. 
 March 31, 1863, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant, vice 
 Thomson dismissed. 
 
 Millard Lamb, born in Lenawee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 23, 1861, at Adams. Aged 23 years. Laborer. 
 Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. Dis- 
 charged July 8, 1862, at Tuscumbia, Ala. 
 
 4. John Cronk, born in Victor, N. Y. Enlisted December 
 1, 1862, at , Hillsdale county. Aged 44 years. Laborer. 
 Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. 
 Died June 3, 1862, at Farmington, Miss., of typhoid fever. 
 
 5. Jasper G. McBuin, born in Culey, N. Y. Enlisted De- 
 cember 5, 1861, at Somerset. Aged 44 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Sergeant from date of enlistment. Dis- 
 charged August 1, 1862, at Mound City, El. 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 1. Frederick J. Baker, born in Monroe county, N". Y. En- 
 listed December 15 1861, at Woodbridge. Aged 28 years. 
 Mechanic. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of 
 Enlistment. Promoted to Sergeant June 23, 1862. 
 
 2. Gideon H. Sherman, born in Marion, N. Y. Enlisted 
 December 15, 1861, at Woodbridge. Aged 24 years. 
 Mechanic. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlist- 
 ment. Promoted to Sergeant June 23, 1862. Promoted to 
 
 Sergeant January 1, 1863.
 
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 3. Abner B, Clark, born in Seneca, county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 January 12, 1862, at Grand Blanc. Aged 27 years. Farmer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. Dis- 
 charged August 14, 1862, at Cincinnati, 0. 
 
 4. Marshal I. Bartktt, born in Clairmont, N. H. Enlisted 
 December 25, 1861, at Adams. Aged 25 years. Laborer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 5. Benjiah C. Baker, born in Ranclier county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted December 5, 1861, at Woodstock. Aged 37 years. 
 Farmer. Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of En- 
 listment. 
 
 6. Jasper Bryan, born in Lenawee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 18, 1861, at "Woodbridge. Aged 21 years. Laborer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 7. Henry G. Bacon, born in Hartford, Conn. Enlisted 
 December 16, 1861, at Adams. Aged 24 years. Laborer. 
 Appointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 8. John Gibson, born in Alleghany, N. Y. Enlisted Decem- 
 ber 25, 1861, at Cambria. Aged 20 years. Farmer. Ap- 
 pointed to rank as Corporal from date of enlistment. 
 
 Musicians. 
 
 1. Samuel Lamfrom, fifer, born in Baden, Germany. En- 
 listed December 15, 1861, at Adams. Aged 23 years. 
 Musician. 
 
 2. Gco. Jay, drummer, born in Birmingham, 0. Enlisted 
 November 19, 1861, at Lee. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Privates. 
 
 Noah Austin, born in Gennessee county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 August 14, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 31 years. Farmer. 
 
 Ira Blowers, born in Murry, N. Y. Enlisted January 6, 
 1861. at Highland. Aged 24 years. Farmer. Transferred 
 from Company H, February 6, 1862. Died February 5, 1863, 
 at Nashville, Tenn., of typhoid fever. 
 
 Albert Bates, born in Hillsdale, Mich. Enlisted December 
 7, 1861, at Amboy. Aged 18 years. Laborer.
 
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 Geo. Bostick, born in England. Enlisted December 12, 
 1861, at Marshall. Aged 44 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 July , 1862, at Camp Dennison, 0. 
 
 Wm. Bostick, born in Marshall, Mich. Enlisted December 
 
 12, 1861, at Marshall. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Seymor C. Beach, nativity unknown. Enlisted December 9, 
 
 1861, at , Lenawee county. Aged 25 years. Artist. Died 
 March 14, 1862, at Flint, Mich., of typhoid fever. 
 
 Daniel Bates, born in Onondaga county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 February 14, 1862, at Woodbridge. Aged 24 years. Painter. 
 Discharged December 5, 1862, at Quincy, 111. 
 
 Wm. H. Bassit, born in Gennessee county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 March 6, 1862, at Flint. Aged 27 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged July 24, 1862, at Gin. 0. 
 
 T/ws. J. Baker, born in Lancaster, C. "W. Enlisted August 
 
 13, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 John P. Bingal, born in Germany. Enlisted August 9, 
 
 1862, at Lexington. Aged 32 years. Laborer. 
 
 Geo. Baker, born in Amboy, Mich. Enlisted May 7, 1863, 
 at Amboy. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 John S. Corwin, born in Cayuga county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 December 1, 1861, at Woodstock. Aged 23 years. Shoe- 
 maker. Discharged November 17, 1862, at Cin. 0. 
 
 John Cleveland, nativity unknon. Enlisted December 1, 
 1861, at Hillsdale. Aged 19 years. Deserted April 10, 1862, 
 from Flint, Mich. 
 
 Horace S. Crosby, born in Lenawee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 17, 1861, at Woodstock. Aged 20 years. Laborer. 
 Died May 31, 1862, at Farmington, Miss., of cogestive chills. 
 
 Lothario F. Chase, born in Alleghany county, N. Y. 
 Enlisted December 10, 1861, at Cambria, Aged 30 years. 
 Farmer. Discharged July 1, 1862, at Detroit, Mich. 
 
 Eugene Crank, born in Hillsdale county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 26, 1861, at Hillsdale. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Discharged , 1862, at Cin. 0. 
 
 Sheldon W. Curtice, born in Lock, N. Y. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 20, 1862, at Adams. Aged 31 years. Laborer.
 
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 Dennis Clarry, born in King county, Ind. Enlisted August 
 22, 1862, at Forestville. Aged 28 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. Doty, nativity unknown. Enlisted February 3, 1862, 
 at Albion. Aged 22 years. Deserted March , 1862, from 
 Flint, Mich. 
 
 Wesley Doty, born in Livingston, N. Y. Enlisted December 
 9, 1861, at Adams. Aged 20 years. Cooper. Discharged 
 September 2, 1862, at Evansville, Ind. 
 
 Thoni'fs Dean, born in Cork, Ireland. Enlisted December 
 
 I, 1861, at Jonesville. Aged 40 years. Laborer. Discharged 
 July 15, 1862, at Camp Dennison, 0. 
 
 Normin Dolittle, born in Monroe county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 19, 1861, at Wheatland. Aged 24 years. Laborer. 
 Died July 12, 1862, at Carnp Dennison, O., of fits. 
 
 Theodore Dense, born in Yates county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 January 10, 1862, at Grand Blanc. Aged 30 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. H. Daivson, born in Caleclon, C. W. Enlisted August 
 
 II, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 25 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 Corporal April 2, 1863. 
 
 Nathan W. Dawson, born in Caledon, C. W. Enlisted 
 August 11, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 James Fuller, born in Wayne county, N. Y. Enlisted Dec. 
 15, 1861. at Woodbridge. Aged 18 years. Laborer. Died at 
 Camp Dennison, 0., March 18, 1862, of fever. 
 
 Samuel Fuller, born in Washington, N. Y. Enlisted De- 
 cember 15, 1861, at Woodbridge. Aged 37 years. Carpenter. 
 Died March 18, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. of typhoid fever. 
 
 Geo. Freedon, born in Adrian, Mich. Enlisted December 1, 
 1861, at Adrian. Aged 25 years. Laborer. 
 
 James H. Finn, born in England. Enlisted March 1, 1862, 
 at Fenton. Aged 43 years. Mechanic. Discharged August 
 11, 1862, at . 
 
 Thomas Faulkner, born in Orange county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 January 27, 1862, at Reading. Aged 37 years. Laborer. 
 Appointed Sergeant June 1, 1862. 
 
 James Fijield, born in Onondaga county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 January 1, 1862, at Woodbridge. Aged 27 years. Farmer. 
 Discharged October 8, 1862, at Camp Dennison, 0.
 
 204 
 
 Joseph Frink, nativity unknown. Enlisted December 13, 
 
 1861, at Cambria. Aged 23 years. Farmer. Deserted Feb. 
 8, 1862, from Flint. 
 
 Goo. H. Fishett, born in Monroe county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 February 18, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Paid Fifield, born in Plattsburg, N. Y. Enlisted January 
 1, 1862, at Woodbridge. Aged 34 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged July 24, 1862, at Camp Dennison, 0. 
 
 Charles Goodrich, born in 0. Enlisted January 8, 1862, at 
 Hillsdale. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Adriel Gibson, born in Alleghany, N. Y. Enlisted Feb. 14, 
 
 1862, at Beading. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 John, Gallinger, born in Glasgow, Scotland. Enlisted 
 August 22, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 32 years. Farmer. 
 
 Henry Haskins, born in Senecca county, N. Y. Enilsted 
 November 17, 1861, at Maringo. Aged 23 years. Laborer. 
 Discharged July 24, 1862, at Cincinnati, 0. 
 
 Chase F. Houk, born in Watertown, N. Y. Enlisted 
 December 8, 1861, at Woodstock. Aged 24 years. Shoe- 
 maker. 
 
 Christian Howald, born in Switzerland. Enlisted Decem- 
 ber 5, 1861, at Amboy. Aged 19 years. Laborer. 
 
 Samuel Hooper, born in Lenawee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 November 16, 1861, at Allison. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Nathan Hartwell, born in Clinton county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 5, 1861, at Maringo. Aged 25 years. Farmer. 
 Died June 28, 1862, at Farmington, Miss., of typhoid fever. 
 
 Hamilton Holloway, born in Genesee county, Mich. En- 
 listed January 25, 1862, at Eichmond. Aged 35 years. Mech- 
 anic. Died March 25, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn., of typhoid 
 fever. 
 
 Michael Hulle, born in Sussex, N. J. Enlisted January 14, 
 1862. at Highland. Aged 38 years. Carpenter. 
 
 Thos. Hoiton, born in Buffalo, N. Y. Enlisted October 25, 
 1861, at Newton. Aged 20 years. Laborer. 
 
 James R. Harpster, born in Medina county, O. Enlisted 
 November 5, 1861, at Albion. Aged 20 years. Laborer.
 
 205 
 
 Jeremiah Hardin, born in Port Huron, Mich. Enlisted 
 February 12, 1862, at Fentonville, Mich. Aged 21 years. 
 Blacksmith. 
 
 Oziel Inman, born in Chenango, N. Y. Enlisted November 
 
 21, 1861, at Tuscola. Aged 38 years. Farmer. Transferred 
 from Company C, February 6, 1862. Transferred to Company 
 H, May 20, 1862. 
 
 Wilson Judd, born in Hillsdale county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 1, 1861, at Woodbridge. Aged 19 years. Laborer. 
 Died November 4, 1862, at Keokuk, Iowa. 
 
 Albert Jones, born in Ontario, C. W. Enlisted August 22, 
 1862, at Lexington. Aged 38 years. Farmer. 
 
 John Kaneman, born in Olivia, France. Enlisted August 
 
 22, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 42 years. Farmer. Died 
 March 14, 1863, at Louisville, Ky. 
 
 Aaron Langdon, nativity unknown. Enlisted December 18, 
 1861, at Woodstock. Aged 28 years. Deserted from Flint, 
 February 18, 1862. 
 
 Ebin M. Lewis, born in Dover, 0. Enlisted December 5, 
 1861, at Woodbridge. Aged 21 years. Laborer. 
 
 Oscar D. Lason, born in Genesee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 17, 1861, at Grand Blanc. Aged 28 years. Farmer. 
 
 Henry Livingston, born in Genesee, N. Y. Enlisted July 
 19, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 24 years. Laborer. 
 
 Henry Litchenburg, born in Kingston, Russia. Enlisted 
 August 22, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 39 years. Farmer. 
 
 Thos, H. Levitte, born in Quebec, Canada. Enlisted Janu- 
 ary, 15, 1863, at Nashville. Aged 28 years. Clerk. Deserted 
 from Stevenson, Ala., September 21, 1863. 
 
 Giles Meesick, born in N. Y. Enlisted December 11, 1861, 
 at Adams. Aged 24 years Laborer. 
 
 John McGuiggan, born in Ireland. Enlisted December 1, 
 1861, at Jonesville. Aged 20 years. Laborer. Died at 
 Stevenson, Ala., October 6, 1863. 
 
 Daniel S. Merrill, born in Troy, N. Y. Enlisted December 
 12, 1861, at Marshall. Aged 38 years. Laborer. 
 
 John Mudge, born in London, C. W. Enlisted August 22,
 
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 1862, at Lexington, Aged 33 years. Farmer. Appointed 
 Sergeant, September 22, 1862. 
 
 Homer Northrup, born in Berkshire, Mass. Enlisted Janu- 
 ary 10, 1862, at Woodbridge. Aged 39 years. Farmer. 
 Died September , 1862, at Keokuk, Iowa, of typhoid fever. 
 
 Wm. Otto, born in Sciota county, 0. Enlisted December 
 11, 1861, at Adams. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Ampster Otto, born in Wayne county, N. Y. Enlisted De- 
 cember 5, 1861, at Adams. Aged 43 years. Farmer. Dis- 
 charged July 25, 1862, at Cin., 0. 
 
 John C. Olin, born in Shermont, N. Y. Enlisted December 
 
 I, 1861, at Moscow. Aged 21 years. Laborer. Appointed 
 Corporal January 1, 1863. 
 
 Frank Potter, born in Penn. Enlisted February 1, 1862, at 
 Fentonville. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Ira E. Payson, born in Genesee, Mich. Enlisted March 6, 
 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Farmer. 
 
 Valentine Riggs, born in Wayne county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 22, 1861, at Woodbridge. Aged 22 years. La- 
 borer. Appointed Corporal June 23, 1862. Promoted to 
 Sergeant April 3, 1863. 
 
 Franklin Reeder, born in N: Y. Enlisted March 17, 1862, 
 at Detroit. Aged 20 years. Farmer. 
 
 Thomas Russell, born in Branch county, Mich. Enlisted 
 January 15, 1862, at California. Aged 30 years. Laborer. 
 
 diaries Roberts, born in Courtland county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 November 12, 1861, at Litchfield. Aged 26 years. Laborer. 
 Died June 3, 1862, at Farmington, Miss., of typhoid fever. 
 
 Wm. C. Russell, born in Niagara county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 January 20, 1862, at Carnden. Aged 19 years. Farmer. 
 
 Alexander Robb, nativity unkown. Enlisted December 5, 
 1861, at Amboy. Aged 19 years. Died January 30, 1862, at 
 Flint, Mich., of lung fever. 
 
 Gco. Rose, born in Greene county, 0. Enlisted December 
 
 II, 1861, at Adams. Aged 19 years. Laborer. 
 
 Sanford Robins, born in Oakland county, Mich. Enlisted 
 March 11, 1862, at Flint. Aged 18 years. Laborer.
 
 207 
 
 John Robinson, born in Antrim, Ireland. Enlisted August 
 22, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 42 years. Farmer. Discharged 
 August 18, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 Phillip Spencer, born in Eichmond county, 0. Enlisted 
 December 1, 1861, at Hillsdale. Aged 19 years. Laborer. 
 
 Adin Squires, born in Senecca county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 December 15, 1861, at , Williams county, 0. Aged 35 years. 
 Farmer. Died July 12, 1862, at Mound City, 111. 
 
 Abram Stall, born in 0. Enlisted December 10, 1861, at 
 Camden. Aged 44 years. Farmer. 
 
 Jacob N. Squires, born in Genesee county, Mich. Enlisted 
 December 1, 1861, at Amboy. Aged 31 years. Farmer. 
 
 Chas. H. Spencer, born in Richmond county, 0. Enlisted 
 December 25, 1861, at Hillsdale. Aged 21 years. Laborer 
 Discharged September 20, 1862, at Evansville, Ind. 
 
 Geo. Salmon, born in England. Enlisted December 16, 
 1861, at Amboy. Aged 27 years. Farmer. 
 
 Geo. G. Spencer, born in Jackson county, Mich. Enlisted 
 February 17, 1862, at Adams. Aged 24 years. Laborer. 
 
 J. A. Sullivan, born in London, Conn. Enlisted December 
 1, 1861, at Woodstock. Aged 40 years. Laborer. Dis- 
 charged at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., date unknown. 
 
 Lewis Sissman, born in Bolivar, Prussia. Enlisted August 
 22, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 24 years. Mechanic. 
 
 Richard W. Slierman, born in Genesee, N. Y. Enlisted 
 August 14, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 42 years. Farmer. 
 
 Andrew S. Sherman, born in Erie county, Pa. Enlisted 
 August 18, 1862, at Lexington. Aged 37 years. Farmer. 
 
 Wm. Stillwell, born in C. W. Enlisted August 15, 1862, at 
 Forestville. Aged 35 years. Laborer. 
 
 Chas. H. Thornton, born in Wayne county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 January 10, 1862, at Albion. Aged 23 years. Mechanic. 
 
 Seth Thomas, nativity unknown. Enlisted October 26, 1861, 
 at Albion. Aged 23 years. 
 
 Oscar Tuttle, born in N. Y. Enlisted November 4, 1861, 
 at Sheridan. Aged 18 years. Laborer. Appointed Corporal 
 April 3, 1862,
 
 208 
 
 Chas. Treadwell, nativity unknown. Enlisted November 1 
 
 1861, at Flint. Aged 28 years. Discharged February , 1862, 
 at Flint. 
 
 Vinson Teeter, born in Tompkins N. Y. Enlisted October 
 28, 1861, at Spring Arbor. Aged 34 years. Farmer. 
 
 Benj. F. Vreehnd, born in Bergen, N. J. Enlisted Novem- 
 ber 20, 1861, at Adams. Aged 23 years. Blacksmith. Ap- 
 pointed Corporal June 23, 1862. 
 
 John VanDuzer, born in Hillsdale county, Mich. Enlisted 
 January 1, 1862, at Hillsdale. Aged 25 years. Laborer. 
 Appointed Corporal April 3, 1863. 
 
 Wayne Vosberg, born in N. Y. Enlisted December 7, 1861, 
 at Woodbridge. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 
 
 Alonzo Wood, born in Steuben county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 January 18, 1862, at Hillsdale. Aged 30 years. Laborer. 
 Died July 12, 1862, at Mound City, 111., of fever. 
 
 Alexander Williams, Jr., born in Madison, O. Enlisted 
 December 7, 1861, at Woodbridge, Mich. Aged 18 years. 
 Laborer. Died September 21, 1862, at Jackson, Miss., of 
 chronic diarrhoea. 
 
 C. B. Winget, born in Ontario county, N. Y. Enlisted 
 December 9, 1861, at Fentonville. Aged 40 years. Carpenter. 
 Discharged September , 1862, at Camp Dennison, 0. 
 
 Peter West, born in Tuscaroras county, 0. Enlisted De- 
 cember 1, 1861, at Cambria. Aged 36 years. Laborer. 
 
 Joseph Wolfe, born in Hungary. Enlisted February 17, 
 
 1862, at Hillsdale. Aged 36 years. Laborer. 
 
 Geo. Young, born in Wayne county, N. Y. Enlisted No- 
 vember 22, 1861, at Woodbridge. Aged 20 years. Laborer. 
 
 Ezra C. Yost, born in Erie county, N. Y. Enlisted Janu- 
 ary 8, 1862, at Ransom. Aged 19 years. Laborer. Died 
 August 16, 1862, at Mound City, 111., of billious fever. 
 
 Emery Yost, born in Erie county, N. Y. Enlisted January 
 8, 1862, at Ransom. Aged 18 years. Laborer. 

 
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 VETERAN ORGANIZATION. 
 
 FIELD OFFICERS. 
 
 CHARLES M. LUM, ,-,-':? Colonel. 
 CHRISTOPHER J. DICKER80N, Lieutenant Colonel. 
 HENRY S. BURNETT, Major. 
 
 STAFF OFFICERS. 
 
 FRED. W. SPARLING-, /:".! Surgeon. 
 
 DANIEL A. SPIOER, - 1st Assistant Surgeon. 
 
 DAVID W. VANDERBURGH, 2d Assistant Surgeon. 
 
 EDWIN A. SKINNER, . - Quartermaster. 
 
 FRED. S. STEWART, - Adjutant. 
 
 , .... Chaplain. 
 
 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF. 
 
 ERASTUS B. PAXSON, - - Sergeant Major. 
 
 AMI M. ROBERTS - - Quartermaster Sergeant. 
 
 JAMES. W. ARMSTRONG. - Commissary Sergeant. 
 
 WM. H. HANNA, - - Hospital Steward. 
 , - - Pridcipal Musician. 
 
 COMPANY A. 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 , Captain. , 2d Lieut. 
 
 DeWitt C. Welling, 1st Lieut. 
 
 I 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 , First. Win. B. Pratt, Fourth. 
 
 Samuel S. Tower, Second. M. P. Andrews, Fifth. 
 
 Charles P. Rice, Third. 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 James Atherton, First. , Fifth. 
 
 George E. Mills, Second. , Sixth. 
 
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 210 
 
 Chas. Eobinger,* Third. 
 H. S. Calkings Fourth. 
 
 Abel, Godfrey. 
 Botsford, Jonas "W. 
 Beard, Henry. 
 Brown, William. 
 Campbell, Albert. 
 Cook, Lyman V. D. 
 Conden, Lampson. 
 Cowles, Edward D. 
 Colburn, Benjamin, 
 Crawford, Silas.* 
 Darby, Charles. 
 Ervey, Judson.f 
 Gove, Wm. 
 
 Seventh. 
 Eighth, 
 
 Privates. 
 
 Miller, Henry. 
 Mills Orlando. 
 Marsh, Henry, f 
 Minor, R. Blake. 
 O'Rourke, Alexander. 
 Parker, George A. 
 Putnam Monroe. 
 Palmer, Christopher H. 
 Riegle, Abram. 
 Tower, William J. 
 Welch, Edgar D. 
 Wooliver, Peter. 
 
 COMPANY B. 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Charles H. Richman, Copt. Wm. A. Copeland, 2d Lieut. 
 George Turner, 1st Lieut. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 Wm. B. Walker, First. Wm. A. Stewart, Fourth. 
 
 Theo. V, Kelsey, Second. Isaac Hanson, Fifth. 
 
 Thomas Homer, Third. 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 Alexander H. Allen, First. Hiram Braley, Fifth. 
 Wm. Dennis, Second. Samuel B. Andrews, Sixth. 
 
 John B. Herriman, Third. Henry Taylor, Seventh. 
 Lewis D. Kelsey, Fourth. Wm. Chatfield, Eighth. 
 
 
 Brown, Wm. N. 
 Brown, George. 
 Byron, Robert. 
 
 Privates. 
 
 Pierce, Phinneas. 
 Pierce, Henry F. 
 Patterson, William.
 
 211 
 
 Bradgro, Francis, 
 Cole, Eugene. 
 Crydeman, Jefferson "W. 
 Cronkwright, Abraham. 
 Gruet, James. 
 Hull, Cyrus E. 
 Hough, Robert B. 
 Hough, Elijah. 
 McMellin, Neil. 
 McGrowry, John. 
 Miner, Geoge H. 
 Hunger, Stephen B. 
 
 Rodell, George. 
 Rozell, Laperose. 
 Spencer, James. 
 Saxton, Washington. 
 Soule, John D. 
 Truax, Charles, 
 Turner, Junius C, 
 Vosburgh Ralph. 
 Westbrook, William. 
 Wisner, Allen E. 
 Woodard, Myron C, 
 
 COMPANY C. 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sylvan TerBush, Captain. Geo. A. Allen, 2d Lieut. 
 Alva A. Collins, 1st Lieut. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 Esli R. Redfield, First. James R. Kipp, Fourth. 
 
 Fletcher W. He\ves, Second. Milo Swears, Fifth. 
 Mark H. Ridley, Third. 
 
 Edmond O'Neil, First. 
 S. J. W. Gibbs, Second. 
 F. B. Casamar, Third. 
 J. C. Inglehart, Fourth. 
 
 Arman, Elihue. 
 Bush, George. 
 Bush, John, 
 Becket, George W. 
 Clark, John. 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 Geo. R. Collins, Fifth. 
 .G. W. Richmond, Sixth. 
 H. S. Bidwell, Seventh. 
 M. C. Barney, Eighth. 
 
 Privates. 
 
 Crittenden, Frank. 
 Cheney, Lewis C. 
 Cornish, James H. 
 Chapman, Freeman. 
 Confer, Nelson. 
 
 Detailed as Ordnance Sergeant for the Regiment,
 
 212 
 
 Corwin, Erastus. Carter, Richard. 
 
 Casamer, Theodore F. Ford, Ira C. 
 
 Cummings, Oscar. Grilley, Edgar E. 
 
 Colvin, Joel P. Hedglen, Seely 8. 
 
 Hedglen, Edmond E. Potter, John. 
 
 Husted, Stephen J. Richmond, George 8. 
 
 Hewes, Edgar I. Rogers, Ira. 
 
 Hibbard, Harker. Ramlow, Charles H. 
 
 Ingleheart, George. Rutherford, George M. 
 
 Landon, James C. Stowe, George. 
 
 Merritt, Thomas J. Saunders, John W. 
 
 Marvin, George C. Sprague, William E. 
 
 Payne, Martin B. Volentine, Asa. 
 
 COMPANY D. 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Israel Huckins, Captain. Richard Teal, 2d Lieut. 
 Watson Beach, 1st Lieut. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 Henry Wideman, First. 8. R. Moore, Fourth. 
 
 Hugh McCaffrey, Second. James D. Close, Fifth. 
 
 Thomas Oldfield, Third. 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 James W. Eaton, First. * Phillip Knapp, Fifth. 
 
 William. J. Hoey, Second. * Charles Cissman, Sixth. 
 George Henry, Third. William Hale, Seventh. 
 
 Amos L. Ellsworth, Fourth. Lemuel House, Eighth. 
 
 Privates. 
 
 Amon, Jacob. Miles, Ira M. 
 
 Belknap, Stephen. Moore, Freeman O. 
 
 fBriggs, Charles N. McKenzie, John D. 
 
 Brimley, George. Patterson, John. 
 
 Byam, ^Frederick C. Randall, Charles.
 
 213 
 
 Campbell, James. Rockwood, Annanias. 
 
 fClukey Joseph. Boss, Nelson F. 
 
 Cross, Charles M. Seymore, "Walter. 
 
 Edwards, George. Shaver, Horace. 
 
 Foster, "W. S. Sherman, Augustus, 
 
 Gardner, George. Smith, Levi. 
 
 Gordon, John W. Stacy, Alexander. 
 
 Henderson, William. Vancamp, Samuel. 
 
 Henry, John. Wahley, Charles. 
 
 Heeler, Heman. Ward, Lyman. 
 
 Lakin, Daniel A. Wilson, George. 
 
 Louks, Alonzo. Dixson, Daniel. 
 
 Maskell, James. Wright, Austin. 
 Merrick, Robert. 
 
 COMPANY E. 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Bradford Cook, Captain. Rudolph Papst, 2d Lieut. 
 Harrison H. Wheeler, 1st Lieut. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 , First. # Robert P. Settell, Fourth. 
 
 Orange F. Linsday, Second. , Fifth, 
 
 Joseph T. Moore, Third. 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 Wm. H. Parsons, First. Wm. H. Robinson, Fifth. 
 
 John Henries, Second. Henry Smith,, Sixth: 
 
 Geo. Watkins, Third. , Seventh. 
 
 Frank Thomas, Fourth. , Eighth. 
 
 Privates. 
 
 Allen, Luther. Lamphier, Henry H. 
 
 Ayers, William. Lowe, James. 
 
 Banfill, George. Linen, James. 
 
 Carl, John G. Leverre, Theopholis.
 
 214 
 
 Chase, Eugene K. Pomeroy, John T. 
 
 Duchene, Benjamin. Rewhle, Valentine. 
 
 Dewar, James. Smith, Peter. 
 
 Fry, Edward. Strickland, Thomas. 
 
 Flynn, Michael. Sheldon, Henry. 
 
 Farrell, James, Stephens, Robert. 
 
 Flanagan, S. A. Westbrook, Chas. H. 
 
 Johnson, John. Wasey, Mathew. 
 
 Jones, Johnathan. Williams, Michael. 
 
 COMPANY F. 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Noah H. Hart, Captain. , '2d Lieut. 
 
 Win. McDonald, 1st Lieut. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 , First. Andrew W. Bradley, Fourth. 
 
 Samuel Starmer, Second. Lewis B. Wells. Fifth. 
 
 Mathew M. Hedges, Third. 
 
 Cojwrals. 
 
 Wm. A. France, First. Lafayette M. Reed, Fifth. 
 James H. Robinson, Second. f Jas. 0. Hodgson, Sixth. 
 Calvin H. Bentl,y Third. 'Alexander Officer, Seventh. 
 Cornelius McMonagal, Fourth. , Eigkth: 
 
 Privates. 
 
 Alport, James G. Horton, Horace F. 
 
 Alger, George W. Haskill, Albert. 
 
 Burton, Norman. Lucas, Wm. 
 
 Bradshaw, Ruben. Morrison, George. 
 
 Currey, Andrew. Mercer, Morgan D. 
 
 Crankshaw, Jacob. fMattison, Ezra B. 
 
 Clark, George. Nolin, Owen. 
 
 * Douglas, Dexter. Owen, Thomas C. 
 
 Evans, Edward. Reid, Darwin.
 
 215 
 
 Fisher, Warren. * Stone, "Wheeler H. 
 
 Ferguson, James A. Sutphon, Horace W. 
 
 Glower, Wm. M. Watson, Myron C. 
 
 Gummerson, Aaron. Wealsh, Michael. 
 
 COMPANY G. 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Wm. H. Dunphy, Captain. . , 2d Lieutenant. 
 
 John Algoe, 1st Lieutenant. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFEICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 Joseph A. Gleason, First. Chas. Bennett, Fourth. 
 Henry W. Shipman, Second. Chas. Cook, Fifth. 
 Wm. Keene, Third. 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 Thomas Weaver, First. Jacob E. Johnson, Fifth. 
 
 Standish Waxfield, Second. Jason Clark, Sixth. 
 Gordon Rudd, Third. Bradley Mattoon, Seventh. 
 
 Joseph Barber, Fourth. Putnam Welling, Eighth. 
 
 Privates. 
 
 Ashby, Charles L. Hands, Benjamin F. 
 
 Appley, William. Lenox, Marvin. 
 
 Bunker, William. Lawrence, Rasselous E. 
 
 Bailey, Wm. H. Mattoon, Christopher. 
 
 Cudworth, Joseph T. McCoy, Peter. 
 
 Derby, Wm. H. Me Gary, John. 
 
 Delong, Enos. Mitchell, Ira. 
 
 Edwards, John. Osgood. H. C. 
 
 Ellsworth, Charles. Proctor, Thomas. 
 
 Gordinier, Asa. Phillips, Chas. J. 
 
 Gordinier, Martin. Parrish, Eli. 
 
 Gordinier, Jay. St. John, James. 
 
 Glover, Joel. Spencer, Henry C. 
 
 Haynes, George A. Trew, Samuel. 
 
 Huntly, Mortimer. Volker, Frederick.
 
 216 
 
 Howard, Myron. Walters, Jeffries. 
 
 Hooper, Samuel A. "Webster, Wm. W. 
 
 Huntly, Wallace. Wildy, Albert 8. 
 Hedgers, Justus. 
 
 COMPANY H. 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 John Pierson, Captain. , 2d Lieutenant. 
 
 H. Walter Nichols, 1st Lieut. 
 
 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 , First. Euben Wright, Fourth. 
 
 William Clark, Second. Hiram E. Belcher, Fifth. 
 
 John Chamberlain, Third. 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 Albert W. Simmons, First. John Butler, Fifth.. 
 Hiram E. Beach, Second. Cornelius L. Smith, Sixth. 
 Edwin F. Holmes, Third. Abram J. Sloat, Seventh. 
 Constantino Miller, Fourth. , Eighth. 
 
 Privates. 
 
 Butler, Lawrence. Madison, Archie. 
 
 Easier, Jacob. Meeker, Lewis. 
 
 Credit, George W. *0vaitt, Levi. 
 
 Carman, Francis. Porter, Wm. 
 
 Crothers, John. Post, Eansell L. 
 
 Derrick, John. Palmer, Porter. 
 
 Evans, Samuel. Eeynolds, Eobert. 
 
 Hungerford, Myron M. Eogers, Samuel. 
 
 Harris, Wm. G. Shaw, Alfred J. 
 
 Harris, Abram. Starks, Danford. 
 
 *Hope, John H. Sloat, Silas J. 
 
 *Kipp, Frederick. * Thomas, Simmons. 
 
 McCarthy, James. Vancamp, Jessie. 
 
 Mosey, Frank. Wheeler, Nathan. 
 
 {Detailed as Color Sergeant for the Regiment.
 
 217 
 COMPANY I. 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Platt 8. Titus, Captain. Thomas Branch, 2d Lieut. 
 , 1st Lieut. 
 
 NON-COMMISIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 
 Charles P. Stewart, First. Wm. H. Davie, Fourth. 
 Newton D. Hodge, Second. Gleason F. Perry, Fifth. 
 George Alpin, Third. 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 Worthy E. Millard, First. , Fifth. 
 
 Hiram E. Howell, Second. , Sixth. 
 
 William 0. Morse, Third. , Seventh. 
 
 George Marshall, Fourth. , Eighth. 
 
 Privates. 
 
 Bard, John. Messerall, Isaac. 
 
 Brabson, Thomas E. Perrigo, Simeon. 
 
 Crittenden, Edwin. Kaisin, Lewis. 
 
 Currier, John W. Rice, Langdon B. 
 
 Gordon, Oliver. Sherman, James E. 
 
 Hathley, Eufus. Taylor, Nathaniel. 
 
 Houghton, Abraham G. Vantassell, Henry. 
 
 Klock, Prismus. Vite, Michael. 
 
 Lake, William H. Walters, Aaron. 
 
 Latnphierd, Wilbur. Whitney, Henry. 
 
 Livermore, Edward. Winters, John. 
 
 COMPANY K. 
 
 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Hannibal H. Nims, Captain. John Knox, Id Lieutenant. 
 Avery A. Smith, 1st Lieut. 
 
 NO5-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 
 
 Sergeants. 
 Gideon H. Sherman, First. Jasper Bryan, Fourth.
 
 -, Fifth. 
 
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 Frederick J. Baker, Second. 
 
 Volentine Eiggs, Third. 
 
 Corporals. 
 
 Benjiah 0. Baker, First. John Vandusen, Fifth. 
 
 Christian Howald, Second. Oscar Tuttle, Sixth. 
 
 Benj. F. Vreeland, Third. , Seventh. 
 
 John C. Olin, Fourth. , Eighth. 
 
 Bostwick, William. 
 Curtis, Shelden W. 
 Fishell, Geo. G-. 
 Freedon, George. 
 Faulkner, Thomas. 
 Goodrich, Charles. 
 Giles, Mesick. 
 Holion, Thomas. 
 Harpster, James E. 
 Hardin, Jeremiah. 
 Houk, Chase F. 
 Jay, George D. 
 Lewis, Eben M. 
 
 Privates. 
 
 Merrill, Daniel S. 
 Otto, William. 
 Eussell, Thomas. 
 *Eobins, Sanford. 
 Eose, George. 
 fEeeder, Franklin. 
 Spencer, Phillip, 
 f Spencer, George G. 
 Thornton, Charles H. 
 Vosburgh, Wayne. 
 Wolf, Joseph. 
 Yost, Emery. 
 Youngs, George. 
 
 f The names marked with dagger, are of men who were not eligible to 
 muster when the regiment mustered, but did so before we obtained a 
 furlough. 
 
 * The names marked with a star, are of those who had served over 21 
 months, and not two years, and who signed pledges to re-enlist when they 
 became eligible. 
 
 In Company Q, the names are not marked on account of the list having 
 been lost. All other companies containing no marked names had no 
 pledged men. 

 
 219 
 
 EXPLANATORY. 
 
 It was the intention of the author to carry the date of this 
 work only to February 16, 1864, (the date when the regiment 
 was mustered as veterans,) but owing to circumstances which 
 v^ere developed shortly afterward, it was thought best to con- 
 tinue it a little later. 
 
 It is for this reason that the account of the reconnoisance 
 and fight at Buzzard's Eoost is detached from the main history. 
 
 F. 
 
 RECONNOISANCE IN FORCE. FIGHT AT BUZ- 
 ZARD'S ROOST, GA. 
 
 February 23. At daylight this morning an order came for 
 the regiment to move immediately, with sixty rounds of am- 
 munition, and three days rations. 
 
 Although we were partially prepared for this, by having 
 received an order the evening previous to prepare, and keep 
 constantly on hand three days rations and sixty rounds of 
 ammunition per man. Yet we could hardly believe that we 
 should have to leave our camp and go to the front before going 
 home, for we were daily and hourly expecting that our furlough 
 would come. 
 
 The day before, the first and third Divisions of our army 
 corps (the 14th) passed by our camp en route for " the front." 
 And we well understood that a reconnoisance in force was to 
 be made. But our division was so scattered, being on duty at 
 several different points, we thought it would not be called upon. 
 
 At eight o'clock, A. M. the regiment moved out of camp, or 
 a part of it did. A portion was on picket, and not being yet 
 relieved did not move until about 10 o'clock, A. M., when it 
 followed the advance.
 
 
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 One half of Companies D and G, and a detail of enough 
 men from the balance of the companies to complete the number 
 of the said companies to their full size, had been sent out the 
 night before several miles, on guard duty, and were con- 
 sequently left back. Although they followed on, the second 
 day after the regiment, they did not arrive in time for the fight. 
 Several of the men were almost or entirely without shoes, and 
 of course could not accompany the regiment. And it is but 
 justly due that we say that several of these men felt disap- 
 pointed that they could not accompany the regiment. Thus it 
 will be seen that the regiment was very small. But small as it 
 was, the men who composed it were as " plucky" as ever, and 
 found no word of fault at their having their expectations thus 
 unhappily disappointed. But little did we dream of what was 
 in store for the 10th. 
 
 The day was sunny, warm and pleasant, and we marched 
 to within a mile of Ringgold, where we halted at about two 
 o'clock, P. M., having marched 14 miles. Here we leisurly pre- 
 pared our meals, and the pickets having come up we went to 
 rest for the night. 
 
 February 24. We were astir early, and just after day- 
 break on the move. We marched through Ringgold, and im- 
 mediately reached " Hooker's Gap" in the white oak ridge, 
 through which we passed, and soon after came up with the 
 main force which had left Chattanooga on the 22d. 
 
 We moved on with the army until within one and a half 
 miles of Tunnel hill, when our forces were drawn up in several 
 lines of battle on either side of the road. Our line being next 
 to first on the right of the road, and on a ridge. As we sup- 
 posed we were to advance in the position or order in which we 
 were disposed, we were a little surprised when our Brigade 
 was ordered to move by the left flank, after we had been 
 halted for about an hour. And leaving the force still lying 
 there we moved directly to the left, passing directly in front of 
 a line on the left of the road. We continued this direction 
 across roads and fields, striking to the left of the rebel camps, 
 which stretched away to the front and right, occupying a space
 
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 nearly a mile in length, and which we had been comfortably 
 watching while lying in line of battle. 
 
 After moving a mile by the left flank, and getting nearly 
 opposite the rebel camps, the direction of march was changed 
 by moving by the right flank, which of course brought us into 
 line of battle. In this way we moved forward and soon 
 crossed over the tunnel through which the railroad runs, and 
 came to the rebel earthworks, which we mounted immediately, 
 our batteries at the same time throwing shell and shot into 
 their camps. The rebels beat a hasty retreat when they found 
 themselves so completely flanked. -We made a momentary 
 halt after crossing their fortifications, and as our batteries were 
 still shelling the camps and vicinity, Gen. Morgan called for 
 our colors, and had them planted in the highest part of the 
 camps, and as they floated out triumphantly on the breeze our 
 batteries ceased firing, and we had peaceable possession of the 
 viper's nest, with our stars and stripes proclaiming victory 
 where but a few moments before our enemy had thought to 
 defy us. But although we had the nest, the vipers themselves 
 true to their subtle instinct, had fled for safer lodgings. "We 
 swept past and through this extensive camp for nearly a mile, 
 the rebels flying before us at every step. 
 
 After passing their camps we formed in column in the road, 
 and moved toward Dalton. At half-past four o'clock, p. M., we 
 arrived at Buzzard's Roost, a very rocky, rough, stronghold, in 
 a pass Known as Kenyon's Gap, three miles from Dalton, 
 Georgia. Here the rebels had taken a strong position on and 
 in rear of Rocky Faced Ridge, commanding the gap through 
 which both the railroad and wagon road pass to Dalton. 
 
 After crossing the railroad we formed in line of battle facing 
 the gap, and on the right of the wagon road, and threw out 
 skirmishers, for the enemy had skirmishers on the ridge to the 
 right of the gap ; which ridge sloped upward gradually from 
 nejir the road, for some distance, and then grew steeper until it 
 formed a heavy ridge, and a difficult one to dislodge the enemy 
 from. A battery partially in rear of and protected by this 
 ridge, at the same time began dropping shells all around and
 
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 among us. Our skirmishers forced the enemy to retire from 
 the ridge and held it. Here we remained exposed to fire until 
 dark without serious damage being done. 
 
 Just at dark Gen. Morgan ordered us to recross the railroad, 
 and passing by a spur on the left of the railroad, (where we were 
 exposed fully to the fire from the battery,) on double-quick, we 
 took our position for the night between two spurs of " Rocky 
 Faced" where we were partially protected from the fire of the 
 enemy. Orders were given that no fires be built, as that would 
 discover our position to the rebels. 
 
 Companies C and F were detailed as pickets. Our picket 
 line was advanced to within a few rods of the enemy, and all 
 night we could hear them engaged at pounding, chopping? 
 etc., as though planting batteries. Our pickets were even so 
 far advanced as to be able, when daylight came, to look right 
 down upon the rebel camps, and force, or at least a part of it, 
 just beyond the gap. 
 
 February 25. When morning came and we could see how 
 the " land lay," we could partially understand our position. 
 
 From the ridge on the left (north) of the railroad, a num- 
 ber of spurs put out, running nearly parallel to each other, 
 toward the railroad. The sides of these spurs were steep and 
 rocky, and covered with brushwood and logs. On the first, 
 running a little obliquely to the direction of the others, they 
 had built some earth works, but had vacated them on our 
 approach. 
 
 These spurs were from 30 to 50 feet high, and very rugged, 
 and at the top had no breadth, descending immediately from 
 the crest, on either side. Altogether they bore the, resemblance 
 of the sea, were it lashed into fury by the power of the tem- 
 pest, and suddenly congealed so as to retain all its roughness. 
 
 Close to the railroad, also on the left, rose a " round top," 
 a sort of rough, scraggy knoll, but entirely separated from the 
 spurs. 
 
 The main ridge on the left, rose up from the spurs quite 
 steep, and so high as even to command the narrow ravines 
 between the spurs at its foot. On this bold front there was a
 
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 large force of sharpshooters annoying our pickets, and they 
 were so well entrenched, and the ridge was so steep, that it was 
 vain to think of dislodging them with the small force in our 
 command, under the circumstances. 
 
 On the right of the railroad, the main ridge rose up with- 
 out spurs, from close to the track. A battery the one which 
 annoyed us the evening previous, planted on that ridge, was 
 also in position to throw its death dealing missiles into every 
 ravine on the opposite side of the gap. Hence, if we were to 
 advance over these ridges, we should be exposed to a raking 
 fire from the right, by the battery, and on the left by the sharp- 
 shooters, with their deadly rifles. What was in front was yet 
 to be developed. 
 
 Company A relieved a portion of the pickets in the morn- 
 ing, and companys B and I were thrown out as skirmishers, 
 covering the remainder of the picket line of the right, and 
 extending some distance farther, to drive the enemy back as far 
 as possible, and ascertain their position and strength in front. 
 
 Steadily, step after step the enemy's skirmishers were 
 driven back, and as steadily our line advanced, pressing forward 
 anxiously, yet cautiously. The regiment in the mean time 
 being drawn up in line of battle on the first spur, on the west 
 opening of the gap, exposed to the fire of the sharpshooters, 
 and the battery too, had it chosen to open. 
 
 At times the rebels contested stubbornly, as if determined 
 to yield not a foot of ground, but by the sternest necessity. 
 Again they would fall back hurriedly, as if entirely routed, and 
 then rally and oppose stubbornly again. At 3 o'clock, p. M., 
 our skirmishers had advanced well up the side of the ridge, 
 but as the enemy had a very heavy line of skirmishers, sup- 
 posed to be strongly supported, it was thought best not to 
 advance farther without strengthening our lines. For that 
 purpose a portion of the 60th Illinois Infantry, the only one 
 present with us of our brigade, comprising all of that regiment 
 who were not already out, moved forward in accordance with 
 orders of Gen. Morgan, and our regiment accompanied them. 
 "We could not move forward in the valley or gap through which
 
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 the railroad ran, for we would be entirely exposed to the fire of 
 the battery on the right, and the sharpshooters on the left, and 
 also to whatever might be in front. The only alternative left 
 for us was to advance over the spurs directly in our front, as 
 these would protect us from a front fire. 
 
 Up to this time our efforts had failed to draw fire from the 
 enemy, and hence we did not know their exact position or 
 force. As soon as the movement had well begun, and the two 
 regiments commenced advancing, the sharpshooters poured a 
 most galling fire into the ranks from the left, and the battery 
 on the right opened, throwing shot and shell with deadly 
 accuracy, raking the ravines, and sweeping the tops of the 
 spurs. But on, coolly, calmly and steadily our lines advanced 
 over two of these rugged spurs, and through two of the 
 ravines, coming each moment more and more into certain range 
 of the sharpshooters, now directly opposite the left flank; nor 
 did they halt here, but pressed on hurriedly yet steadily to the 
 top of the third, our colors flying defiantly in the very faces of 
 the enemy. As soon as we reached that point, a battery 
 directly in front, and one a little to the left, and heavy lines of 
 Infantry opened a most galling and murderous fire, beneath 
 which it is impossibe to understand how a single life could 
 stand preserved a single moment. It was as though heaven's 
 loudest thunders were all about us, and breaking up the foun- 
 dations of the mountains under feet. The regiment was 
 ordered to lie down, and obeying, we returned as best we 
 could, the fire of the triple number in our front. And all the 
 time the shells from right, left and front, came howling and 
 shrieking like hellish fiends, seeking our lives; with unearthly 
 yells and demon thunder bursting at every point, tearing and 
 furrowing the earth like thunderbolts, while a hail of lead, 
 terrible and devastating, pored in from front and left. The 
 sharpshooters did fearful execution, as they were so elevated 
 that our lying down afforded no protection whatever. Turn 
 which way we might, and the earth seemed constantly lifted 
 and thrown into the air by striking shot and bursting shells. 
 Each moment some one cries " I'm hit ! what shall I do ? "
 
 225 
 
 and his officer orders him to retire from the field. Men never 
 deported themselves better in such circumstances. Every one 
 seemed cool, and determined to do tho best they could. Men, 
 comrades were being killed on every hand, and yet, just as 
 determined fought those who still survived. It was a desperate 
 courage; a terrible energy; a dreadful necessity which nerves 
 the hero to deeds of undying valor. And well did it tell on 
 these brave men. Never for a moment were the officers with- 
 out coutroll over the men. 
 
 It is true there were a few, very few, who had played the 
 coward's part. Some who were recklessly daring, loaded their 
 pieces, and standing boldly erect, bade defiance to their foes, 
 and dealt death for death. We shall not say that it is foolish 
 to thus expose life in such instances. Who can say but it was 
 the terribly brave example of these meji which saved the rest 
 from panic and demoralization. 
 
 Here the regiment remained under that deadly enfilading 
 fire for some forty minutes, and all the time Lieut. Col. Dicker- 
 son paced back and forth along the lines, bidding his men to be 
 cool and take sure aim. " Fire low" said he. And it was not 
 until he saw that the last man would soon be lost that he gave 
 the order to retreat. Hastily the men moved to the bottom of 
 the first ravine on the retreat, and although by this time 
 apparently confused and scattered, only a word from their 
 commander and they formed in line of battle, and waited until 
 Col. Anderson, commanding the 60th Illinois Infantry, came 
 and consulted with Lieut. Col. Dickerson, and the retreat was 
 ordered to be completed, which was done in good order, the 
 men being constantly under control of their officers. It was 
 not until the retreat was completed that we missed our Lieut. 
 Col. Commanding. The last that had been seen of him was in 
 the first ravine we entered on our retreat, and as the enemy 
 pressed forward when we left the field, and the battery on the 
 right and the sharpshooters on the left raked the ravines con- 
 stantly with a heavy fire, he was supposed to have been 
 wounded and taken prisoner. Some of the men talked with 
 
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 226 
 
 him after he had fallen behind, and he said he was wounded. 
 How badly, was not ascertained. He seemed to be unwilling 
 that any one should help him, as they would have to expose 
 themselves more to danger, but told them to press on and save 
 themselves. We feel his loss very deeply. He proved himself 
 courageous, bold and fearless, amid the greatest dangers of a 
 soldier's life. 
 
 Many of our wounded, and all of the dead had to be left 
 behind. But as the enemy did not advance their pickets, and 
 the force fell back, some of the wounded dragged themselves 
 from the field by the greatest efforts, which seemed like taking 
 life. Some who were not wounded were so entirely exhausted 
 as to be unable to leave the field, and they lay until late at 
 night, and one or two even until daylight, concealed, yet close 
 to the rebel pickets, so that they could hear them talk. 
 
 The retreat was ended where the advance began. And we 
 rested on the ridge from which the desperate charge was made, 
 in just one hour and five minutes from the first advance. 
 
 The whole proceeding was watched by Gen's Thomas, 
 Palmer, Davis, Morgan and others. All of them spoke very 
 highly of the conduct of our regiment. They did not hesitate 
 to make the most praiseworthy remarks in regard to the con- 
 troll of the officers over the men; and the daring coolness and 
 veteran bearing of the men all through the whole action. And 
 we feel proud that we have thus far kept the honor of our 
 state, as regards our conduct on the field of battle. 
 
 It was very sad that we should loose so many when home 
 seemed just in our grasp. Indeed it seemed worse that we 
 had to fight at all at that time than it would at any other. Our 
 commanders wished that it might not have been. Still we felt 
 ready to " do and dare," ill as it seemed. 
 
 When night came we were very tired, and rest seemed 
 refreshing, but the thoughts of dead, dying and wounded com- 
 rades so close by, troubled our slumbers. 
 
 February 26. We laid here all day to-day, but were not 
 engaged, having been relieved by another brigade the night 
 before. At dark we fell in and marched to Ringgold, and
 
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 passing through, halted on the same ground we did on our way 
 out, to stay until morning, having come ten miles from Buz- 
 zards' Roost. 
 
 February 27. Lay near Binggold until about 2 o'clock, 
 p. M., when we fell in and marched to camp, a distance of four- 
 teen miles, where we arrived- at dusk. 
 
 Our wounded were carried in ambulances to Chattanooga, 
 as fast as possible. A hospital was established at Tunnell Hill 
 as soon as our forces had possession of it ; and here most of the 
 wounded received very good care until they could be sent 
 away. 
 
 This demonstration at Buzzards' Boost, was undoubtedly 
 the hottest, and by far the most desperate of any part of the 
 reconnoisance. Indeed men who have seen hard service, and 
 long service, say they never saw hotter or more destructive fire. 
 And we cannot imagine how a fire could well be arranged to 
 be more destructive and terrible. 
 
 It would be very interesting to record personal examples of 
 noble and daring deeds, and to condemn cowardly ones ; but 
 we have neither the time nor space. We are glad that of the 
 cowardly, there were but one or two; while of the opposite 
 there were many. But we purpose to give general features of 
 our particular regiment, having no personal heroes. 
 
 We give below an accurate list of killed, wounded and 
 missing. 
 
 HEADQUARTERS I()TH REG'T MICH. V. V. INFANTRY, 
 
 NEAR ROSSVILLE, G-A., FEB. 29, 1864. 
 The following is a list of killed, wounded and missing of 
 the Tenth Regiment of Michigan Veteran Volunteers, In- 
 fantry, during a reconnoisance upon Dalton, Georgia, on the 
 25th day of February, 1864.
 
 228 
 
 
 Comp'y, 
 
 Rank. Killed. 
 
 
 
 B. 
 
 Private. Ezekiel Bourbina, - - - - 
 
 
 
 C. 
 
 Corporal. Samuel J. W. Gibbs, - - 
 
 Veteran. 
 
 
 C. 
 
 Private. James H. Cornish, ... 
 
 u 
 
 
 C. 
 
 Erastus Corwin, - - - - 
 
 u 
 
 
 C. 
 
 " Stephen Husted, - - - - 
 
 
 
 E. 
 
 " James Farrell, - - - - 
 
 Veteran. 
 
 
 E. 
 
 " Mathew "Wasey, - - - - 
 
 u 
 
 
 F. 
 
 Sergeant. Samuel Starmers, - - - 
 
 a 
 
 
 F. 
 
 Corporal. "William H. "Watson, - - - 
 
 
 
 F. 
 
 Private. Michael Welch, - - - - 
 
 Veteran. 
 
 
 K. 
 
 Corporal. Oscar Tuttle, 
 
 u 
 
 
 K. 
 
 John Vanduser, - - - - 
 
 it 
 
 
 K. 
 
 Private. Ira E. Pay son, 
 
 
 Total killed 13. 
 
 
 Co. 
 
 Rank. 
 
 "Wounded. Nature of wound. 
 
 
 B. 
 
 Sergt. 
 
 Thomas Horner, Slight ; left side. 
 
 
 B. 
 
 Private. 
 
 Robert Byron, Middle of thigh. 
 
 
 B. 
 
 
 
 George Brown, Severe; left shoulder. 
 
 
 C. 
 
 1C 
 
 George Rutherford, Slight ; contused. 
 
 
 C. 
 
 (( 
 
 George Inglehart, Slight ; left leg. 
 
 
 C. 
 
 
 
 Ira C. Ford, Slight ; left hand. 
 
 
 C. 
 
 It 
 
 Sylvester Haynes, Severe ; right leg and right shoulder. 
 
 C. 
 
 II 
 
 Edgar I. Hewes, Serious ; right side. 
 
 
 D. 
 
 If 
 
 Daniel Lakin, Slight. 
 
 
 D. 
 
 It 
 
 Berry B. Miller, Severe ; right shoulder. 
 
 
 D. 
 
 It 
 
 Levi Smith, Slight. 
 
 
 E. 
 
 1st Lieut. Harrison H. Wheeler, Slight ; hip. 
 
 E. 
 
 Sergt. 
 
 Robert P, Settell, Severe ; thigh and left hand. 
 
 E. 
 
 Private, 
 
 Peter Smith, Slight; right shoulder. 
 
 
 E. 
 
 M 
 
 John T. Pomeroy, Slight ; left leg. 
 
 
 E. 
 
 (( 
 
 Jerry Tracy, Slight. 
 
 
 E. 
 
 K 
 
 Peter O'Neill, Slight. 
 
 
 E. 
 
 K 
 
 Michael Flynn, Severe. 
 
 
 F. 
 
 Corp. 
 
 William A. France, Slight. 
 
 
 F. 
 
 Private. 
 
 James A. Ferguson, Severe ; left arm. 
 
 
 F- 
 
 u 
 
 George Clark, Slight 

 
 229 
 
 F. 
 
 
 
 Miron C. Watson, 
 
 Slight. 
 
 a. 
 
 G. 
 
 " 
 
 James St. John, 
 
 Slight. 
 
 1 
 
 H. 
 
 Sergt. 
 
 Ruben Wright, 
 
 Slight. 
 
 | 
 
 H. 
 
 Corp. 
 
 Hiram R. Beach, 
 
 Severe. 
 
 
 II 
 
 M 
 
 John Butler, 
 
 Slight. 
 
 
 H. 
 
 Private. 
 
 Francis Carman, 
 
 Severe. 
 
 
 H. 
 
 M 
 
 Archibald Madison, Slight. 
 
 H. 
 
 " 
 
 John Marshall, 
 
 Severe. 
 
 
 H. 
 
 " 
 
 Lewis Meaker, 
 
 Slight. 
 
 
 H. 
 
 M 
 
 Robert Reynolds, 
 
 Serious ; leg. 
 
 
 I. 
 
 tt 
 
 Nathaniel Taylor, 
 
 Slight. 
 
 
 K. 
 
 It 
 
 Emory Yost, 
 
 Severe. 
 
 
 K. 
 
 " 
 
 William Otto, 
 
 Severe. 
 
 
 K. 
 
 ft 
 
 Charles Goodrich, 
 
 Severe. 
 
 
 
 
 
 Total wounded 35. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Comp'y. 
 
 Rank. 
 
 Missing. 
 
 
 
 Lieut. Col. 
 
 C.(r. Dickerson. 
 
 
 
 C. 
 
 Private. 
 
 George Stowe. 
 
 
 
 D. 
 
 
 
 Ignatus Horn. 
 
 
 
 E. 
 
 " 
 
 James Lowe. 
 
 
 
 E. 
 
 a 
 
 Thomas Strickland. 
 
 
 
 F. 
 
 a 
 
 Wheeler H. Stone. 
 
 
 
 F. 
 
 " 
 
 George Alger. 
 
 
 
 F. 
 
 a 
 
 Horace F. Horton. 
 
 
 
 F. 
 
 U 
 
 Horace W. Sutphen. 
 
 / 
 
 
 F. 
 
 u 
 
 John A. Miller. 
 
 
 
 G. 
 
 " 
 
 Kenneth McKay. 
 
 
 
 H. 
 
 " 
 
 John H. Hope. 
 
 
 
 H. 
 
 H 
 
 Porter Palmer. 
 
 
 
 H. 
 
 
 
 Eansell L. Post. 
 
 
 
 I. 
 
 1st Sergt. 
 
 Charles P. Stewart. 
 
 
 
 K. 
 
 Private. 
 
 John Gibson. 
 
 
 
 K. 
 
 
 
 Joseph Wolfe. 
 
 
 
 
 
 Total missing 17. 
 
 
 
 
 
 Total loss 65. 

 
 OUTLINE 
 
 OF THE 
 
 VETERAN SERVICE 
 
 OF THE 
 
 Tenth Regiment of Michigan Veteran 
 Volunteer Infantry. 
 
 February 6, 1 864 July 19, 1865. 
 
 F. W. H.
 
 BRIEF VETERAN RECORD. 
 
 1864 VETERAN FURLOUGH. 
 
 Feb. 16. In camp near Rossville, Ga. Mustered 
 as Veterans, to date from Feb. 6, 1864 (two years 
 from date of volunteer muster). The number mus- 
 tered, including those who pledged to muster as soon 
 as eligible was four hundred sixteen. 
 
 Feb. 17 to 22. In camp near Rossville, Ga. 
 
 Feb. 23. Ordered to the front. Marched 14 
 miles. Camped 1 mile from Ringgold at 2 p.m. 
 
 Feb. 24. Took Tunnel Hill. Reached "Buz- 
 zard's Roost" (Kenyon's Gap) at 4.30 p.m. Skir- 
 mished till night, and at dark stole close up to the 
 rebel lines and lay without fires until morning. 
 
 Feb. 25. Battle of "Buzzard's Roost." Killed, 
 13; wounded, 35; missing, 17. Total 65. 
 
 Feb. 26. At "Buzzard's Roost" until dark; 
 then marched to near Ringgold, 10 miles, and camped 
 in the same place as on February 23. 
 
 Feb. 27. Lay in camp until 2 p.m., then marched 
 to camp near Rossville. 
 
 Feb. 28 to March 5. In camp near Rossville, 
 waiting for transportation to take us home on our 
 veteran furlough. 
 
 March 5 to 11. On the way home. Left camp at 
 2.30 p.m. and marched to Chattanooga, 8 miles, in 
 one hour and thirty minutes. Train left for the north 
 at 12, midnight. 
 
 March 11. Arrived in Detroit (as I was not 
 with the regiment I have not the points and dates of 
 the route. F. W. H.) 
 
 March 12. Fuiioughed for 30 days to report at 
 Flint, April 12. 
 
 March 12 to April 12. Every man detailed on 
 " Special Duty." Obeying his own orders.
 
 4 1864 BACK TO THE "TENTED FIELD." 
 
 April 12. Reported at Flint. 
 
 April 12 to 20. At Flint, waiting U. S. Orders, to 
 return to the field. 
 
 April 20 to 24. From Flint, Mich., to Nashville, 
 Tenn. 
 
 April 24. Arrived at Nashville and took up 
 quarters at Barracks No. 1, at 8 a.m. 
 
 April 25. At Nashville. Ordered to move to- 
 morrow. Order countermanded. 
 
 April 26. Drew ordnance stores for the entire 
 command. 
 
 April 27. Marched at 9 a.m. on the Murfreesboro 
 "Pike." Made only 8 miles. Camped early. 
 
 April 28. Marched 13 miles. 
 
 April 29. Reached Murfreesboro, 9 miles. Camp- 
 ed nearly south of Murfreesboro, near a large spring. 
 Drew clothing. Heavy rain in the night. 
 
 April 30. Marched 14 miles on the Shelby ville 
 "Pike." 
 
 May 1. Marched 11 miles to Shelby ville. 
 Quartered in buildings. 
 
 May 2. Left Shelby ville at 3 p.m. Marched 6 
 miles. About 600 cavalary near our camp to-night. 
 
 May 3. Marched to Tullahoma. (12 miles.) 
 
 May 4. Marched to Decherd. (15 miles.) 
 
 May 5. Marched to Tantallon. (15 miles.) 
 
 May 6 . Marched 13 miles. Camped in the woods . 
 
 May 7. Marched into Stevenson (very hot.) 
 
 May 8. Marched to Bridgeport, 10 miles. Camp- 
 ed on the island. 
 
 May 9. Marched 11 miles. Camped near White- 
 side's Mountain. 
 
 May 10. Marched 12 miles. Camped at the foot 
 of Lookout Mountain. During the night a heavy rain . 
 The water from the mountain side deluged the camp, 
 and a high wind threw down the tents. 
 
 May 11. Marched to Chattanooga, 6 miles. 
 Camped south of the town. 
 
 May 12. Marched at 3.45 p.m., 6 miles, to the 
 old camp where we re-enlisted as Veterans, near Ross- 
 ville, Ga. 
 
 May 13. Marched at 5.30 a.m., 16 miles, to 1 
 mile S. E. of Ringgold. 3 p.m. 
 
 May 14. Marched at 6 a.m., 14 miles; reached 
 "Buzzard's Roost " at 10 a.m. Looked over the battle- 
 ground until 11.30 a.m. Found the following inscrip- 
 tion on a board raised over some graves : "8 Yankees
 
 1864 ATLANTA CAMPAIGN. 5 
 
 gone to Heaven, I hope ; where there is no fighting, 
 and where God judges who is right or wrong." 
 Passed through Tunnel Hill and Dalton. Camped at 
 3 p.m., 1 mile south of Dalton. 
 
 May 15. Marched at 11 a.m. Rebels made a 
 charge on our corps at midnight, last night, and 
 "skedaddled." Inscription found on a guide board 
 to-day: "Masonic Hall, 1 miles beyond Hell. 
 Hell, 4% miles." (No record of the day or number of 
 miles marched.) 
 
 May 16. In pursuit of rebels. Regiment joined 
 the brigade this a.m. near Resaca. Left Resaca at 
 7.30 am. (20 miles.) Camped at 9 p.m. (Where ?) 
 
 May 17. Left camp at 6.30 a.m. Marched 
 rapidly. Halted at 1.30 p.m. near Ogee Creek. 
 Moved forward at 3 p.m. Met Rebels at 5 p.m. 3d 
 Brigade threw out skirmishers and drove rebel skir- 
 mishers to their line of battle. The rebels in turn 
 drove our skirmishers back to our line of battle. An 
 action followed and the rebels were driven. Heavy 
 fighting for awhile. Barnett's 5th Wisconsin Battery 
 shelled the "Johnnies." At 8.30 p.m. our brigade 
 moved to the right flank two miles and took position 
 for the night. Some girls came into our lines during 
 the fight and reported very few rebels in Rome, but 
 we were afraid to trust their story. We are about 
 1 mile from Rome, Ga. Marched 18 miles. 
 
 May 18. At 6.30 a.m. formed line of battle and 
 advanced through a dense fog, towards the rebel 
 works on a hill overlooking our position . Skirmish- 
 ers (A and part of D) soon found that the works had 
 been abandoned during the night. We took posses- 
 sion just after day-break. Rebels threw a few shells 
 at us from the town across the river (Rome.) Our 
 forces occupy the town to-night. 
 
 May 19. On picket near Rome, Ga. 
 
 May 20. On picket until 2.30 p.m. In camp 
 near Rome, Ga. 
 
 May 21. In camp near Rome. 
 
 May 22. Left camp at 2 p.m. Crossed the 
 Oostanaula river, into Rome ; then crossed the Etowah 
 to the south bank of the Coosa. Marched 2 miles. 
 
 May 23. At 9 a.m., moved camp one mile farther 
 from town, into a clump of young pine. Corn meal 
 for rations during the last three days. Hard-tack 
 again to-night. 
 
 May 24. Left camp at 5 a.m. Made 18 miles on
 
 6 1864 ATLANTA CAMPAIGN DALLAS. 
 
 the Atlanta road and camped at Peak's Spring. Water 
 very scarce on the march. 
 
 May 25. Marched at 7.30 a.m., 15 miles, camped 
 at 8 p.m., 5 miles from Dallas, Ga., in a rye field. 
 Heard fighting from 5.30 p.m. until dark. Country 
 very hilly. Rained hard in the evening. 
 
 May 26. Marched at 7 a.m. ; advanced 2 miles, 
 toward Dallas (as we supposed) over a very hilly road, 
 and then halted until 10 a.m., when we retraced our 
 march to last night's camp, took another road and 
 reached Dallas at 2 p.m. Found the town nearly de- 
 serted. Passed 1 miles beyond the village and 
 formed line of battle. Heavy fighting east and south 
 of us. (11 miles). 
 
 May 27. Lay all last night in line of battle, 
 fronting north. Reveille at 4 a.m. At 6.30 moved 
 line 80 rods to front and right, facing N. E. At 9 
 a.m. formed new line \ mile to right, fronting E. Lay 
 in this position all day. Brisk skirmishing all day 
 in our front. Cannonading on both flanks. 
 
 May 28. In line of battle, in yesterday's posi- 
 tion. Co. G on skirmish line. Brisk firing. Heavy 
 attack on our right in p.m. Rebels repulsed with 
 severe loss. 
 
 May 29. Still in line of battle as yesterday. Very 
 quiet all day. At 9.30 p.m. we moved silently to the 
 right rear flank and took position to support a bat- 
 tery. At 10.30 p.m. the rebels charged our lines, 
 coming down the mountain. Masked batteries opened 
 fire and raked the side of the mountain down which 
 they came, and our infantry met them with a hot 
 fire. They were repulsed. At 12 midnight they 
 charged again, and were again repulsed . 
 
 May 30. Twice between midnight and 3.30 a.m. 
 the rebels charged our lines with a decided repulse 
 each time. Rumor said that they were made drunk 
 and told that they had only a lot of 100 day men in 
 their front, and that they should each have a negro 
 as personal property if they would break our lines. 
 The_ sight, at the time of each charge, was a splendid 
 affair; the stillness between the charges, like the 
 silence of death. At day- break, resumed position in 
 line of battle. 
 
 May 31. In line of battle, of the last three days. 
 Rebels shelling from the mountain. 
 
 June 1. Left the line at 6.30 a.m. 14th, 15th, 
 and 16th Army Corps are taking a new position. March
 
 1864 DALLAS TO BIG SHANTY. 7 
 
 very tiresome and day hot. At 4.30 p.m. took posi- 
 tion in rear of 23d Army Corps, on a hill, and supposed 
 we should remain until morning. At 9 p.m. fell in, 
 moved 1 miles and took position in the front lines, 
 facing Lost Mountain. (10 miles.) 
 
 June 2. Threw up works and held our position. 
 Rebels close in front. Sharpshooters throw an occa- 
 sional "minnie" in our lines. They think us sur- 
 rounded and ask our skirmishers if we are going to 
 surrender or cut our way through. Rebel earthworks 
 about 600 yards from ours. Skirmishers in rifle-pits. 
 
 June 3. In works. Line of yesterday. An effort 
 was made to draw the rebel forces out by withdrawing 
 our. skirmishers and marching our troops out in plain 
 sight of the enemy, and returning them to their works 
 by a masked passage, but it failed. They would not 
 take the bait. We had a very large number of cannon 
 masked to rake the field if they had come. 
 
 June 4. Left our works at day-light. Moved 
 slowly. Roads muddy. Camped at 12.20 p.m. on 
 Stoneman's Hill. 14th Michigan Infantry rejoined 
 our Brigade to-day. 
 
 June 5. In camp on Stoneman's Hill. Rebels 
 skedaddled from Lost Mountain last night and this 
 morning. Orders to march at sunrise. 
 
 June 6. Ready at sunrise. Moved at 8 a.m. 
 Marched slowly (8 miles) . Formed line of battle at 5 
 p.m. and threw up breast- works in a field, near apiece 
 of woods. Near Ac worth, Ga. 
 
 June 7. Lay in works, near Acworth, Ga. Re- 
 ceived large mail. 
 
 June 8. Lay in works, near Acworth, Ga. Orders 
 to march at 6 a.m. to-morrow. 
 
 June 9. Ready to march at 6 a.m. Order coun- 
 termanded at 8 a.m. Lay in works. 
 
 June 10. Orders at midnight to move at 5 a.m. 
 Delayed until 6.20 a.m. Heavy thunder- shower at 
 12.30 p.m. We were in the rear and so marched 
 heavily and slowly on account of train delays. 
 Camped at 3.30 p.m., having made only about 4^ miles. 
 
 June 11. Ready to move at 5 a.m. Moved at 
 9.30 a.m. Rain all the morning. Marched only 
 about two miles (east) by a series of short moves, and 
 at 11.45 a.m. made camp. At 3.30p.m. comes the 
 " fall in." Struck tents and were until after dark 
 moving one mile in double column at half distance. 
 (3 miles.)
 
 8 1864 BIG SHANTY TO KENESAW MOUNTAIN. 
 
 June 12. In camp. Rained all day. 
 
 June 13. In camp. Rained until noon. 
 
 June 14. Left camp at 9.10 a.m. without striking 
 tents or taking blankets. Moved f mile nearly south 
 and massed by division. Whole force moved forward 
 1 miles and massed in a piece of woods. Cos. E, K, 
 G and B skirmishers. Co. E lost Michael Williams 
 (shot in the head). Wounded Corporal Thomas, 
 ankle, and Corporal Vreeland, slightly. (Did we put 
 up works ?) 
 
 June 15. In camp, a little in rear of our earth- 
 works, near Big Shanty. 
 
 June 16 and 17. In position of the loth. Steady 
 firing in our front. 
 
 June 18. In position of the loth until 4 p.m. 
 Moved half mile to the front and threw up earthworks. 
 We built fires and tried to dry our clothing. 
 
 June 19. Left our lines at 7.50 a.m. Moved slowly, 
 often halting. Approaching Kenesaw Mountain. Ar- 
 tillery passed us and took position in rebel works, and 
 begun shelling the mountain. At 9.40 a.m. we had 
 advanced two miles. At 11 a.m., a heavy rain. A\ r e ad- 
 vanced half mile beyond the works and halted in close 
 column by division. Artillery moved up. We ap- 
 proached the mountain, slowly supporting our skir- 
 mishers as they cleared the way, until we formed our 
 lines close to the foot of the mountain. (4 miles.) 
 
 June 20. Skirmishing on the side of Kenesaw. 
 Carrier and Van Tassel, Co. I, wounded. 
 
 June 21. In camp near Kenesaw Mountain. 
 Lieut. Wheeler, Co. E, and Private Butler, Co. H, 
 wounded this morning. 
 
 June 22. In camp near Kenesaw Mountain. Most 
 of us lay in the works a good share of the day as the 
 Rebels were shelling our lines. H. Bidwell, Co. C, 
 wounded. 
 
 June 23. In camp near Kenesaw Mountain. Sev- 
 eral artillery duels occurred to-day, and several 
 skirmish spirts that called us into the trenches. 
 
 June 24. In camp near Kenesaw Mountain. Ar- 
 tillery quiet. Sharpshooters annoyed us some. Asa 
 Gardinier (G) wounded. Went on skirmish on the 
 side of Kenesaw. 
 
 June 25. On skirmish on Kenesaw. Several 
 artillery duels, but our guns soon silenced the rebels. 
 
 June 26. Relieved from skirmish line at mid- 
 night. Marched to the rear at 12.40 a.m. but had
 
 1864 KENESAW MOUNTAIN. 9 
 
 made only If miles at day-break, then moved to the 
 right 3 miles. Although we made only 5 miles, yet it 
 was a hard march on account of the previous skirmish 
 of 30 hours. 
 
 June 27. At 2 a.m. received orders to be ready 
 to march at sunrise without knapsacks. Moved at 6 
 a.m. Took position in breastworks half mile out. 
 Captain Cook mortally wounded. Our entire line 
 charged the rebel works, but did not carry them. 
 Union loss, 3,000. Confederate loss, 450. 
 
 June 28. In works, south of Kenesaw Mountain. 
 Sharpshooters on both sides kept up a constant fire. 
 
 June 29. In works, south of Kenesaw Mountain. 
 At 11 a.m. a truce of four hours to bury the dead, 
 lying between the lines (killed the 27th.) Our soldiers 
 mingled with the rebels during the interval. Time up 
 and the dead not all buried. 1 hours more allowed. 
 Captain Cook died. 
 
 June 30. In works, south of Kenesaw Mountain. 
 No decided move on either side . Sharpshooting brisk . 
 
 July 1. In works, south of Kenesaw Mountain. 
 Sergeant Baker (K) wounded last night. Briggs (K) 
 severely wounded in hip to-day. 
 
 July 2. Rebels abandoned their works last night. 
 AVe started in pursuit at 7 a.m. Overtook their rear 
 guard two miles out. Threw up breastworks at dark, 
 7 miles out. 
 
 July 3. Completed earthworks. At5 p.m. moved 
 half mile to the front and threw up a new line of works. 
 Pioneer detail of 50 men built 5 bridges. 
 
 July 4. Rebels ran again last night. We pur- 
 sued them, skirmishing and worry ing their rearguard. 
 Took 50 prisoners. (6 miles). 
 
 July 5. Threw up works. At 4 p.m. relieved by 
 20th Army Corps and moved quarter mile to the left 
 and rear, and bivouacked for the night. 
 
 July 6. Moved quarter mile to left and rear 
 again, and pitched camp in a fine grove of young pines. 
 Our camp 1| miles south of the Chattahoochee River. 
 
 July 7 to 17. In camp of July 6. July 10 our 
 regiment on skirmish discovered that the rebels had 
 run, and we reached their works before any other 
 skirmishers, either right or left. Picked up 33 desert- 
 ers from the rebels. Found railroad bridge burning. 
 
 July 17. Crossed the Chattahoochee, and halted 
 about \\ miles from the pontoon bridge for the night. 
 
 July 18. Lay in the position of last night until
 
 10 1864 PEACH-TREE CEEEK. 
 
 3 p.m., then moved two or three miles, and formed 
 line of battle, and threw up breastworks. 
 
 July 19. Lay in works until 2.45 p.m., and then 
 began the Peach-tree Creek movement. Some of our 
 sharpshooters wounded. Lay in a small ravine ex- 
 pecting to charge the enemy. 
 
 July 20. Lay in the position of last night. Threw 
 up works in a.m. Sustained more losses to-day- 
 some 20 in all. Just at sundown the rebels retreated 
 and we possessed their works, advanced some distance 
 beyond, and bivouacked. 
 
 July 21. Marched at daylight toward Atlanta. 
 Crossed Peach-tree Creek. Made reconnaissance of 
 two miles toward Atlanta, worrying the rear of the 
 enemy. In the middle of the afternoon they stood, 
 and by flank movement forced our skirmishers to 
 retire. All the regiments except A, F, and D, on 
 skirmishing line. Corporal Herriman (B) killed; 
 Sergeant Shipman (G) wounded, and left on the field. 
 Hedges (G) slight. Returned to our works of the 
 night of the 18th inst. 
 
 July 22. At 12 noon ordered to march. Report 
 that Atlanta is ours. Halted 3 miles from Atlanta 
 at 6 p.m. Found report false. Bivouacked for the 
 night. Recovered Sergeant Shipman this a.m. 
 
 July 23. Moved into front line at 9 a.m. Threw 
 up breastworks and made abattis. Our position is the 
 right rear flank of the army, 3| miles west of Atlanta. 
 
 July 24 to 26 . In works, 3^ miles west of Atlanta. 
 
 July 27. At 1.10 p.m. moved out in light order 
 and assisted in driving back the rebels, and advancing 
 our lines. Returned just before dark- A hard day's 
 work. 
 
 July 28. Moved at 9 a.m. in heavy order, carrying 
 everything. Made a circuit of some 8 miles or more 
 in our rear and right, and after a hard day's marching 
 passed the line of works which we left in the morning, 
 and bearing to the right continued the march until 
 midnight. Men so exhausted that many of them 
 dropped down to sleep without any supper. (12 
 miles.) 
 
 July 29. Lay in line until 12 noon. Companies 
 A, F, D, H and" E, skirmishers pressed the enemy 
 back about a mile. Regiment on picket to-night. 
 
 July 30. Relieved by the 60th Illinois. Took 
 position in their works, but at 12 noon moved f mile 
 to the right and threw up works. Our men are be-
 
 1864 NEAEING ATLANTA. 11 
 
 coming worn by these constant moves. To-morrow is 
 Sunday and of course a move. 
 
 July 31. Made a reconnaissance in front, occu- 
 pying the entire day, from 9 a.m. until just before 
 dark. We are very close to a R.R. 
 
 Aug. 1, 2 and 3. In works of July 30 (Aug. 2). 
 Strengthened our works as we expected an attack. 
 
 Aug. 4. Moved at 2 p.m. Advanced a little 
 beyond the position reached Sunday and lay until 
 dark ; then went on picket duty and advanced as 
 skirmishers ; nearly a mile. Pushed steadily forward 
 until 11 p.m. passing through an open field, across a 
 creek, and up a very steep hill in woods to an open 
 field. Very dark, and hard work. Held position 
 until morning. 
 
 Aug. 5. Advanced as skirmishers. Crossed the 
 Sandtown road and passed through a field, driving 
 rebel skirmishers about half a mile. Relieved at 
 night and bivouacked about where our line rested 
 this morning. 
 
 Aug. 6. At 8 a.m. ordered out to occupy the 
 works of the 60th Illinois, while they went out as 
 skirmishers. Lay until nearly dark and then put up 
 works in position occupied this morning. Made camp 
 at dusk in a heavy rain. 
 
 Aug. 7. At 3.15 p.m. advanced and took possess- 
 ion of the rebel works, vacated by them because of 
 a flank movement against their left. After passing 
 their first line we threw up works. The rebels shelled 
 us during the whole move. O. Mills (A) wounded. 
 Brought up knapsacks and put up tents. 
 
 Aug. 8. At 1 p.m. marched in light order to the 
 right and rear, making a circuit of some four miles, 
 and halting If miles from the position of this morning. 
 Threw up works expecting a cavalry attack, but it 
 failed. 
 
 Aug. 9. In position of yesterday. Our boys 
 drove some rebel cavalry out of an orchard for the sake 
 of the apples. 
 
 Aug. 10. Position unchanged. 
 
 Aug. 11. At 3 p.m. returned to camp of the 7th 
 inst. 
 
 Aug. 12. Moved at 5.10 a.m. half a mile to the 
 right, and relieved the 104th Ohio Infantry. 
 
 Aug. 13. In position of yesterday (S. W. of At- 
 lanta.) Half of the regiment on picket. Geo. Jay, 
 musician (K) killed. Dawson(K) wounded.
 
 12 1864 INVESTING ATLANTA. 
 
 Aug. 14 to 18. Still in the position taken on the 
 12th. We are here, as in many other places on this 
 campaign, exposed to continual fire from rebel bat- 
 teries and musketry. 
 
 Aug. 19. Made a sortie to the right and front, 
 leaving camp at 3.45 a.m., then assisted to support 
 the 23d Army Corps while they continued the move- 
 ment. Returned to works at 7.30 p.m. 
 
 Aug. 20. Moved out at 4 a.m. and made a- more 
 extended sortie. Did some foraging. Returned to 
 the works at 6 p.m. (15 miles.) Nearly reached the 
 Montgomery R.R. 
 
 Aug. 21. 17th New York Infantry joined our 
 Brigade. 
 
 Aug. 22 to 25. Position unchanged. Our camp is 
 about six miles from Atlanta and nearly opposite 
 East Point. 
 
 Aug. 26. Still in the same position. Compara- 
 tively quiet for a few days past. Under orders to- 
 night to move at a minute's warning. A little before 
 midnight rebels began shelling our camp. 
 
 Aug. 27. Moved out at 2.30 a.m. Rained just 
 at daybreak. Marched very slowly all day, halting 
 frequently, working to the right. At 1.30 p.m. threw 
 up temporary works, facing the rear. (3 miles.) 
 
 Aug. 28. At 5.20 a.m. moved rapidly 4 miles 
 south, then S.S.E., then S.E., and crossed the Mont- 
 gomery R.R. at about 3 p.m., and halted in a corn- 
 field. We harvest this crop and stay to-night. 
 
 Aiig. 29. Moved out at daybreak, and advanced 
 through fields and woods 1J miles, and threw up works. 
 Then we moved out in light order and captured one 
 rebel and 15 horses and equipments. The rebels ran 
 at the first volley. Skirmished toward Atlanta Itjj- 
 miles, then returned to within f mile of our works. 
 cutting a road (that f mile) to get back by the best 
 route. Got back about sundown. (7 miles.) 
 
 Aug. 30. Left at 5.30 a.m. on the route of yes- 
 terday. Cut a road through the woods \\ miles. 
 Had 6 Companies out as skirmishers. Met no opposi- 
 tion except a vidette post. They ran after the first 
 volley. Reached the road where we went yesterday 
 at 9 a.m. Were relieved at 10.40 a.m., and marched 
 east past a rude church and across a small creek. 
 Pursued that direction some 4 miles. Bivouac in a 
 grove. (Distance marched ?) 
 
 Aug. 31. At 12 noon moved into breastworks of
 
 1864 JONESBORO. 13 
 
 the 1st Division. In the middle of the afternoon 
 moved to the left J mile, then to the right If miles, 
 and formed line of battle. 
 
 Sept. 1. At 7 a.m. moved toward Jonesboro, 
 until within two miles of it, when our Army Corps 
 struck the Johnnies. After crossing a bridge we were 
 posted on the right of the Jonesboro road, and rest- 
 ed in an open field. Rebels shelled some. A charge 
 on our right. Rebels driven. Moved to the left of 
 the Jonesborough road, and our Brigade formed lines 
 of battle in apiece of woods. Moved out of the woods 
 and into an open ravine in front of the enemy's line of 
 works, which were on the crest of the opposite side of 
 the ravine . Our movement was partially concealed by 
 the smoke from our skirmish line, but the enemy 
 threw grape and canister along our lines from a battery 
 in our right front. In the ravine we rested to support 
 a charge against Clay borne' s Division of the rebel 
 army. Clayborne's Division had never been driven, 
 and repulsed the charging force, which broke into 
 confusion before the murderous fire. Our lines now 
 advanced and in a few minutes rested against Clay- 
 borne's works. Major Barnett, commanding the 
 regiment, was, at this point, killed. Only a moment's 
 halt and our boys scaled the works, and fought the 
 enemy in their trenches, finally causing them to yield, 
 and the victory of the Jonesboro battle was won. 
 We took two lines of works, and one rebel regiment, 
 and stand of colors. The fight was severe but we 
 maintained our record, for like the rebel division 
 under Clayborne, ours had never, during the whole 
 service, been driven. Our loss in officers and men was 
 very heavy. Reported to-night at seventy-one (71.) 
 (At this writing I have not at hand the names of the 
 killed and wounded.) 
 
 Sept. 2. At daylight began burying our dead. 
 Picked up and turned over ordnance stores . We were 
 busy all night, after the close of the battle, taking 
 care of the wounded. At 8.30a.m. moved 1 miles to 
 near Jonesboro, then went on picket on the R.R. 
 Our troops tearing up the R.R. this p.m. Captain 
 Dimphy placed in command of the regiment. 
 
 Sept. 3. Relieved from picket at 4 p.m. Marched 
 to Jonesborough and pitched camp. Congratulatory 
 orders read and Official Orders of the fall of Atlanta. 
 
 Sept. 4 and 5. In camp at Jonesborough. 
 
 Sept. 6. Left camp at 8 a.m. Formed line of
 
 14 1864 CHASING HOOD. 
 
 battle a few rods in rear of camp. At noon moved out 
 1 miles and formed a new line. Stay to-night. 
 
 Sept. 7. Moved six miles across lots toward 
 Atlanta. 
 
 Sept. 8. A move of 5 miles toward Atlanta. At 
 one point our Brigade was massed and Brigadier Gen. 
 J. D. Morgan read congratulatory orders from Presi- 
 dent Lincoln, General U. S. Grant, and General 
 Sherman. Camped at White Hall, two miles from 
 Atlanta. 
 
 Sept. 9 to 27. In camp at White Hall, Ga. Or- 
 dinary camp and picket duties . 
 
 Sept. 28. Moved to Atlanta at 8a.m. Took cars 
 and lay on board all night 
 
 Sept. 29. Left Atlanta at 7 a.m. Arrived at 
 Marietta at 10 a.m. Passed through Big Shanty, 
 Altoona, Kingston, Adirsville, and Calhoun, and 
 reached Resaca at 6 p.m. Soon moved on and passed 
 through Dalton, Ringgold, and Graysville, and at 
 midnight stopped near Chickamauga. 
 
 Sept. 30. Moved at 2.40 a.m. Reached Chick- 
 amauga Bridge at 3 a.m. At 11 a.m. moved forward. 
 Chattanooga at 12 noon. Stevenson at 3 p.m. In the 
 evening moved out one mile and stayed over night. 
 
 Oct. 1. Left Stevenson by the Huntsville road, 
 at 9.20 a.m. Made Huntsville *at 8 p.m. Stay on the 
 cars for the night. 
 
 Oct. 2. Left cars at 8 a.m. Made camp at once, 
 quarter mile west of town. At 3.30 p.m. broke camp 
 and took cars for Athens. Found the road torn up 
 4 miles out, and lay by to repair it, and stay overnight. 
 
 Oct. 3. Road repaired at 6 a.m. and we moved on 
 cautiously to a point two miles from Athens, when we 
 left the cars, and at 1 p.m. moved forward, reaching 
 Athens at 2 p.m. Camped on the Florence road. 
 
 Oct. 4. At 6 a.m. marched out on the Florence 
 road. Waded Elk River at 4 p.m. Rained most of 
 the afternoon. Camped at Rogersville a little after 
 dusk, while it rained in torrents. (20 miles.) 
 
 Oct. 5. Left camp at daylight Marched to with- 
 in 6 miles of Florence. Rained most of the day. 
 Received a large mail, which had to be distributed on 
 the march, while it was raining heavily. (18 miles.) 
 
 Oct. 6. Moved at 9 a.m. in light order. Advan- 
 ced li miles toward Florence. Our cavalry were, at 
 that point, trying to drive a force of rebels. They 
 failed, and we were ordered forward and drove them
 
 1864 KAIDING IN ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE. 15 
 
 beyond Florence. We then returned to camp. (12 
 miles.) 
 
 Oct. 7. Moved at 1 p.m. to within a mile of Flo- 
 rence. Camped at sunset. Rosencrans in possession 
 of Florence, having arrived from Nashville with a large 
 force. (5 miles.) 
 
 Oct. 8. At 10 a.m. fell in and marched to Florence, 
 and after passing through most of the principal streets, 
 stacked arms and rested awhile ; then returned to 
 camp at 1 p.m. 
 
 Oct. 9. In camp at Florence, Ala. 
 . Oct. 10. Moved at 6 a.m. Marched 18 miles to- 
 ward Athens. Waded Blue Water Creek and camped 
 on the east bank. 
 
 Oct. 11. Marched 19 miles toward Athens. Forded 
 Elk River at 12 noon. It was deeper than the last time 
 we forded it and had a strong current. Camped at 
 sunset 7 miles from Athens, Ala. 
 
 Oct. 12. Left camp at 7 a.m. Marched to Athens, 
 Made a short stop and moved out on the Huntsville 
 road one mile, and camped at 1 p.m. 
 
 Oct. 13. At 7 a.m. marched back to town and 
 took cars for Chattanooga, Tenn. , where we arrived at 
 midnight. 
 
 Oct. 14. Left the cars in the morning and stacked 
 arms near the depot, and got breakfast. At 10 a.m. 
 took position S. W. of the town and repaired fortifi- 
 cations. 
 
 Oct. 15. In works at Chattanooga. Exciting 
 rumors that the enemy were advancing. Reinforce- 
 ments coming in. 
 
 Oct. 16. In works at Chattanooga. Rumors that 
 the rebels are moving toward Bridgeport. 
 
 Oct. 17. In works at Chattanooga. Under orders 
 to move. 
 
 Oct. 18. Left works at 7 a.m. Marched rapidly 
 13 miles up the Chattanooga Valley, and camped at 
 2 p.m. at Gordon's Mills. 
 
 Oct. 19. Left camp at 8 a.m. Had a drove of 
 2,000 cattle to move. Marched 13 miles to Lafayette, 
 and camped at 4 p.m. 
 
 Oct. 20. Marched 16 miles toward Summerville, 
 and camped at a creek at 4 p.m. 
 
 Oct. 21 . Left camp near Summerville and marched 
 18 miles toward the Alabama line. Camped at dark. 
 
 Oct. 22. Marched 12 miles to Galesville, Ala. 
 Rejoined the 14th Army Corps to-day.
 
 16 1864 " MAECH TO THE SEA." 
 
 Oct. 23 to 28. In camp at Galesville, Ala. 
 
 Oct. 28. At 2 p.m. marched 8 miles toward Rome. 
 
 Oct. 29. Marched at 6 a.m. Arrived at Rome, 
 Ga., at 3 p.m. (18 miles.) 
 
 Oct. 30 and 31. In camp at Rome, Ga. 
 
 ]Sov. 1. Marched to Kingston. (18 miles.) Camp- 
 ed at 2 p.m. 
 
 Nov. 2 to 7. In camp at Kingston, Ga. Nov. 3. 
 John Potter, Co. C, accidentally killed at the slaughter 
 yard. Nov. 4. Received pay. Nov. 5. A great deal 
 of gambling. 
 
 Nov. 8. Marched to Centre ville, Ga. Voted for 
 President. Made camp at 2 p.m. 
 
 Nov. 9 to 12. In camp at Centreville, Ga. 
 
 Nov. 13. Marched at 6.30 a.m. to R.R. Tore it 
 up and burned the ties at several points. Made 14 
 miles. Camped mile from (Ackworth?) at 8. 30 p.m. 
 
 Nov. 14. Heavy frost last night. Marched at 
 6 a.m. (20 miles.) Camped at sunset. 
 
 Nov. 15. Left camp at 6 a.m. Crossed the Chat- 
 tahopchee River and reached Atlanta at 2 p. m. Camped 
 outside of the fortifications south of the city at 4 p.m. 
 (distance ?) 
 
 Nov. 16. Left camp at 1p.m. Marched through 
 Decatur. Saw very few men. We marched slowly 
 across stony fields, driving cattle. Camped after dark 
 in a grove of young pine. (10 miles.) 
 
 Nov. 17. Passed through Lithonia. Found the 
 R. R. destroyed and the depot and several dwellings 
 burned. Tore up R.R. in two places. Camped after 
 dark. Mad^ awkward work getting into camp. 
 Rations short. Some forage, potatoes and meat. 
 (19 miles.) 
 
 Nov. 18. Train guard. Hard march. Passed 
 Covington about 3 p.m. Crossed Yellow River on a 
 pontoon bridpe. (Two bridges one for troops and 
 one for teams.) Camped just beyond the Ulcofanha- 
 tochee River a little before dark. One day's rations 
 issued to last 3 days. (14 miles.) 
 
 Nov. 19. Passed through Sandtown a little before 
 noon. Found plenty of forage in the shape of sweet 
 potatoes, meat, honey, etc., also forage for animals. 
 No traces of frost. Roses and other flowers in bloom. / 
 (18 miles.) 
 
 Nov. 20. In advance of the Corps to-day. For- 
 aged considerable. Captured several mules and a few 
 horses. Passed through Shady Dale. (12 miles.)
 
 1864 " MAKCH TO THE SEA." 17 
 
 Nov. 21. In rear of the Division. Repairing 
 road. Moved very slowly. Roads muddy. Rained 
 most of the day. Crossed Muddy Creek in a.m. and 
 Cedar Creek in p.m. Left the Milledgeville road this 
 p.m. and took the Macon 'road. Camped at 4 p.m. 
 \ mile beyond Cedar Creek. 12 miles. 
 
 Nov. 22. In camp near Cedar Creek, Ga. 2d and 
 3d Divisions passed us to-day. Camp very smoky 
 and disagreeable. 
 
 Nov. 23. Froze hard last night. Ice lasted all 
 day in ditches and sheltered places. Kilpatrick's 
 train was in our way in the forenoon so that we had 
 to move slowly. Marched faster in p.m. Camped at 
 night 2 miles from Milledgeville. (14 miles.) 
 
 Nov. 24. Left camp at 10 a.m. Passed through 
 Milledgeville, and then marched rapidly some 8 miles 
 and caped at 4 p.m. (10 miles.) 
 
 Nov. 25. Moved slowly at first. Crossed Gum 
 Creek and reached Buffalo Creek about noon. Waited 
 for a bridge to be built as the guerillas had destroyed 
 one. Had a hard, slow time crossing the swamp 
 through which the Creek runs, as the teams were 
 often stalled. Made camp at midnight. (12 miles.) 
 
 Nov. 26. Marched at daylight. Moved rapidly. 
 And just before reaching Sandersville, as we came near 
 Keg Creek, the 3d Brigade, in advance, had a skirmish 
 with some cavalry, fighting them all the way into 
 Sandersville. The town was nearly deserted and our 
 men sacked it and burned some buildings. Halted 
 hour just after passing the village, then advanced 
 mile and halted for the night. Found an abundance 
 of persimmons in this region. (8 miles.) 
 
 Nov. 27. Marched at 6 a.m. Moved rapidly. 
 Crossed two small streams. Crossed the Ogeechee 
 River a little after noon, then took the (Louisville ?) 
 road and marched 3 miles on it. (16 miles.) 
 
 Nov. 28. Rear guard. Marched rapidly to Rocky 
 Comfort Creek. Here a bridge had been destroyed. 
 Pontooned the Creek and corduroyed the swamp. 
 This took several hours and being rear guard we did 
 not move forward until dark. Passed through Louis- 
 ville, and camped a mile beyond at 8.30 p.m. Most 
 of the town was burned by our advance. (10 milesi) 
 
 Nov. 29. In camp near Louisville, Ga. A skir- 
 mish between some rebel cavalry and a force of our 
 foragers, took place in our rear. Foragers driven in. 
 
 Nov. 30. In camp, near Louisville, Ga. A part
 
 18 1864 " MAKCH TO THE SEA." 
 
 of our regiment on picket. Rebels drove a force of 
 foragers in, but our pickets stopped the rebels. Capt. 
 Dunphy in command of picket forces, took about 20 
 prisoners, drove the rebels back, and rescued six 
 companies of foragers and their wagons. 
 
 Dec. 1. Marched at 12 m., nearly in the direction 
 of Wanesborough. Camped at 7 p.m. (11 miles.) 
 
 Dec. 2. Repairing roads on the march. Also 
 delayed by waiting for the 1st Division to pass. 
 Made camp at dusk. (10 miles.) 
 
 Dec. 3. Flankers for 3d Division train. Moved 
 slowly, only about 2 miles in a.m. In the p.m. crossed 
 two small streams. Left the Wanesboro road and 
 took the Millen road. Camped at 12 midnight. Rain- 
 ed w T hile we were camping. (8 miles.) 
 
 Dec. 4. Moved toward the Savannah river to the 
 Jacksonboro road. Crossed the Augusta R.R. at 
 station No. 1, and soon after reached Haversen. 
 Camped at 7 p.m. (13 miles.) 
 
 Dec. 5. Train guard. Marched rapidly toward 
 Savannah. Struck the river road at a point opposite 
 Sylvania. Road slashed but our pioneers soon cleared 
 it. Warm marching. Halted at Buck Creek P. O. 
 just at dusk. Our regiment on picket. A swamp 
 slashed just ahead of us. (15 miles.) 
 
 Dec. 6. Marched at 11.15 a.m. Moved rapidly 
 until dark, when a swamp road had to be repaired, 
 then moved rapidly on a very sandy road. Hard 
 marching. Camped at 8.30 p.m. near a large swamp, 
 through which the road was slashed full of trees. 
 (18 miles.) 
 
 Dec. 7. Pioneers having cleared the road, we 
 marched at 8.30 a.m. Moved steadily. Had to wait 
 once for some 40 rods of slashing to be cleared out. 
 Camped one mile from Ebenezer Creek. Crossed two 
 small streams, with high steep banks to-day. Soil 
 better, plantations richer, and forage more plenty 
 than for a few days past. (16 miles.) 
 
 Dec. 8. Fell in at 7 a.m. Order to march coun- 
 termanded. Moved out at 10.45 a.m. Crossed 
 Ebenezer Creek on a bridge made by pontooniers, on 
 the timbers of the old bridge. Marched nearly to 
 Lockner's Creek. Waited for the creek to be pon- 
 tooned, and for the pioneers to clear out a slashing. 
 Camped at dusk, 3 miles beyond the creek. Supper 
 nearly ready when "Fall in," and marched back
 
 1864 SAVANNAH FALLS. 19 
 
 nearly to the creek, and camped at 11.45 p.m. in a corn 
 field. (10 miles.) 
 
 Dec. 9. Moved at 8 a.m. directly back to the point 
 we halted at last evening, and lay until 1 p.m. while 
 the road was cleared and Kogler's Creek bridged. At 
 3.30 p.m. halted in a piece of pine timber on the right 
 of the road. At dark, when camp was nearly made, 
 ordered to move. Marched f mile ahead, and mile 
 to the right, and camped in a cotton-field. A rebel 
 battery just ahead annoys our column. One of our 
 battery lieutenants killed by a shell from the rebels. 
 (8 miles.) 
 
 Dec. 10. Marched at 8 a.m. and soon reached the 
 works of the rebel battery that fired at us yesterday 
 p.m. They evacuated last night, (14 miles from Sa- 
 vannah.) Shortly after crossing Black Creek we over- 
 took the 20th Army Corps, who were burning the 
 Savannah and Charleston R.R. Brigade camped at 
 this point. Regiment on picket, 1 mile to the right. 
 (6 miles.) 
 
 Dec. 11. Withdrew pickets at 9 a.m. Marched 
 to the right, crossed the Charleston R.R. and the 
 Georgia Central R.R. Heard heavy firing this a.m. 
 The rebels threw shells both on our right and left 
 flanks. They have batteries ranging on each flank of 
 our brigade. Rained considerable and was muddy. 
 Camped at 2 p.m. (9 miles.) 
 
 Dec. 12. Frost last night. In camp near Savan- 
 nah, Ga. No flres after dusk. 
 
 Dec. 13 to 21. In camp near Savannah, Ga. Our 
 position, in front of a large swamp, and between us 
 and it is a Jieavy belt of pine. Dec. 14. Put up 
 breast- works. We hear that our forces have taken 
 Fort McAllister with IT guns and 300 men. This 
 opens our communication with the ocean, and " hard- 
 tack." We have had but one-third rations of bread 
 for several days. This with fresh meat and a little 
 rice has been our diet. Dec. 17. Our first mail from 
 home since leaving Atlanta. Dec. 20. Making fas- 
 cines for works in the swamp. Dec. 21. Under 
 orders to march all day. Put up tents again just at 
 night. Heard that the enemy had evacuated Savannah. 
 
 Dec. 22. Moved out slowly toward the city, on 
 the main road. Took the R.R. to cross over a district 
 flowed by cutting the canal embankment. After 
 reaching the rebel works by this means, we turned to 
 the right, left the R.R., crossed the canal, followed its
 
 20 1864, 1865 AT SAVANNAH, GA. 
 
 course f of a mile and camped in a grand piece of 
 Georgia pine, 2 miles from the ' ' Forest City. ' ' 2 miles. 
 
 Dec. 23 to Jan. 1. In camp 2^ miles from Savan- 
 nah, Ga. Built a comfortable log camp, "chinking " 
 our cabins and making our beds of the Spanish moss, 
 which we found in great abundance hanging from the 
 branches of the trees in this latitude. Rations short. 
 Dec. 27". Our Corps reviewed in the streets of the 
 city by General Sherman. 10th Michigan specially 
 complimented. 
 
 Jan. 2. Moved camp to the left mile to get 
 better ground, as a part of the regiment were on low 
 ground. 
 
 Jan. 3 to 13. In camp 2| miles from Savannah, 
 Ga. Jan. 3 and 4. Regiment on picket on the 
 " Butterfield plan". Jan. 8 and 9. On outlying 
 picket at Cherokee Hill 7 miles from camp. Drill 
 and parade while out. (14 miles:) Jan. 13. Clothing 
 issued we needed it badly. A horse presented to 
 Adjutant Jewell on Dress Parade. 
 
 Jan. 14. At 10 a.m. marched to the city and en- 
 camped S. W. of it on a sand plain. Plenty of grit 
 now (in our rations.) (2 miles.) 
 
 Jan. 15. Reported to Q. M. General in the city, 
 and took quarters in a brick building on the corner of 
 Abercorn and Bryan Streets. 
 
 Jan. 16 to 18. In the quarters occupied the 15th, 
 doing heavy guard and fatigue duty, unloading 
 boats, etc. 
 
 Jan. 19. Moved into quarters previously occupied 
 by a regiment of the 16th Army Corps, on Bay Street. 
 Found a camp of 8 streets, which made it inconvenient 
 for our regiment of 10 Companies. 
 
 Jan. 20. Moved out hurriedly at 7a.m., taking 
 the Louisville road. Passed our old camps, the ones 
 made on our first arrival at Savannah. Overtook the 
 Brigade 8 miles out. Camped about noon in a yellow 
 pine forest. (10 miles.) 
 
 Jan. 21. Moved our line a little by "refusing" 
 the right (so as to avoid a piece of low ground), and 
 put the camp in order. 
 
 Jan. 21 'to 24. In camp 10 miles from Savannah, 
 Ga. Picket duty. Very bad weather. Rain and 
 clouds. 
 
 Jan. 25. Reported on the Louisville road at 8 
 a.m. to wait for headquarters train. Lay all day in a 
 muddy field, 80 rods from a good camp. " At dark the
 
 1865 SOUTH CAKOLINA "SECESSIA." 21 
 
 train came and we marched forward. Camped at -8.30 
 in an open field, then changed camp. Three Com- 
 panies did not get in until 3 a.m., as they were help- 
 the train over a bad piece of road. (4f miles.) 
 
 Jan. 26. Train guard for the Corps headquarters 
 train. Left the Louisville road and struck toward the 
 Savannah River. Roads very muddy. Moved slowly. 
 Camped in a swamp at 7 p.m. on account of the pon- 
 toon train, ahead of ours,, getting stuck in a quick- 
 sand swamp, and we could not advance until after 
 midnight. (12 miles.) 
 
 Jan. 27. Found better roads. Passed through 
 Springfield, where we left the Headquarters train, and 
 guarded a part of the Division supply train. Soon 
 after leaving Springfield we reached Ebenezer Creek, 
 and waited until nearly midnight to " corduroy " the 
 crossing. The logs used being green, the bark soon 
 wore off, and the water which run over the logs froze 
 on, making the "corduroy" very slippery and dan- 
 gerous. It took a long time to get the train across. 
 Camped at 3 a.m. (10 miles.) 
 
 Jan. 28. After moving out three miles, we struck 
 the river road on which we approached Savannah. 
 Marched a couple of miles on it, and camped at 11.30 
 a.m. near " Sister's Ferry," in an old corn-field. 
 (5 miles.) 
 
 Jan. 29 to Feb. 4. In camp at " Sister's Ferry," 
 Ga. Feb. 1. R. Hathaway, Co. I. ; Ira Mitchell, 
 Co. Gr.; S. Robbins and M. Maskell, Co. K., captured 
 while foraging. 
 
 Feb. 5. At 1.20 p. m moved toward the ferry. 
 Delayed until 8.30, then crossed the Savannah River 
 on a pontoon bridge; then over "corduroy " to Upper 
 Landing, and struck out into pine openings, and 
 camped at 10 p.m. (5 miles). 
 
 Feb. 6/ In camp at "Sister's Ferry," S. C. 
 Officers and clerks busy all day and all night making 
 out rolls to muster out non-veterans. Dug up furni- 
 ture. 
 
 Feb. 7. In camp at " Sister's Ferry," S. C. Capt. 
 Richman, Capt. Hart, 1st Lieut. Beach, 2d Lieuts. 
 Allen and Branch, and the non-veterans, started for 
 home to-day. 
 
 Feb. 8. Marched to Brighton Cross Roads. 
 Roads miry. A large detail repairing them. Camped 
 at 2.15 p.m. in pine woods. (8 miles.)
 
 22 1865 COLUMBIA, S. C. 
 
 Feb. 9. Marched to King Creek P. O. Rear 
 guard. Camped at 7.30 p.m. (20 miles.) 
 
 Feb. 10. After passing through Irvington and 
 crossing Briar Creek we left the Augn sta Road and 
 took the Barnwell Road. Camped a little after sun- 
 set within six miles of Barnwell. Passed over a 
 pleasant region to-day. Neat country churches. (21 
 miles.) 
 
 Feb. 11. Left camp at 5.25 a.m. Four miles out 
 ran against Gen. Catlin's train (1st Division 14th 
 Army Corps) and halted until 12.20 p.m. Fish pond 
 on a plantation near our halt. We tapped the pond, 
 and had fresh fish for a change of diet. Passed through 
 Barnwell with bayonets fixed, colors flying, and bands 
 playing. Ruins smoking on either hand. Crossed 
 the Salkehatchie River twice to-day. Camped at 3 
 p.m., two miles beyond Barnwell, on the Williston 
 Road. (8 miles.) 
 
 Feb. 12. Passed through Williston at 11.45 a.m. 
 Town burned and R.R. destroyed. Eight miles 
 further on, reached the South Edisto River, and 
 camped at 5.30 p.m. (17 miles.) 
 
 Feb. 13. Moved at 8.30 a.m. Immediately cross- 
 ed the river and passed over a long "corduroy" 
 through a swamp. Camped 1 mile beyond the river 
 at 9.30 a.m. At 1 p.m. struck tents and took the 
 Columbia road and camped again at 3.15 p.m. (6 
 miles.) 
 
 Feb. 14. On the Columbia road. At 10 a.m. 
 reached the North Edisto River and built a bridge. 
 Moved forward at 12.30 p.m. Made a rapid march 
 while a drizzling rain froze to our clothes. Camped 
 just before dark. Plenty of pitch-pine, so we readily 
 built hot fires and "thawed out." Water to drink 
 scarce this p.m. (20 miles.) 
 
 Feb. 15. Retraced our line of march 1 mile and 
 took the Lexington road. A poor country, being the 
 watershed, between the Saluda and North Edisto 
 rivers. Camped at 6 p.m. 2 miles from Lexington. 
 Water scarce. (17 miles.) 
 
 Feb. 16. (1st anniversary of our Veteran Muster- 
 in.) Passed through Lexington at 9 a.m. The town 
 was nearly destroyed by fire. At 3 miles from Col- 
 umbia, halted for dinner. 20th Army Corps came in 
 on our right. At 4 p.m. retraced our march 3 miles 
 and turned to the north, and camped 6 miles from
 
 1865 WORKING NORTHWARD. 23 
 
 Columbia at sunset. At Lexington found the first 
 stony ground since leaving Savannah. (16 miles.) 
 
 Feb. 17. Crossed the Saluda River f mile from 
 camp, and struck a road running nearly with Broad 
 River. Followed it some 13 miles and then turned 
 toward the river and camped on its bank at sunset. 
 Fine residences burning. Plenty of red clay. (16 
 miles.) 
 
 Feb. 18. In camp on Broad River, S. C. Orders 
 to march. Countermanded after dark. 
 
 Feb. 19. Crossed Broad River on pontoon bridge. 
 Moved up the river 3 miles over a rich undulating 
 country. Fine residences burning. A great abund- 
 ance of forage. After dinner, left arms and knap- 
 sacks, and went up the Spartanburg R.R. a couple of 
 miles destroying and burning as we went, then re- 
 turned to our dining-ground and camped. Captured 
 several horses and mules. (8 miles.) 
 
 Feb. 20. Followed the Broad River road to Long 
 Run, then took the Winsboro road and camped at 
 11 a.m. on Little River. (8 miles.) 
 
 Feb. 21. Crossed Little River. Took the Winns- 
 boro road 8 miles, then retraced our steps a short dis- 
 tance and crossed to another road leading to Winns- 
 boro and struck Kilpatrick's train moving in upon 
 our road. Camped at 4.30 p.m. near a fine spring. 
 Country still -eery good. Forage plenty. (12 miles. ) 
 
 Feb. 22. Took the Adger's Turnout road, and at 
 Adger's Turnout, waited an hour for a train to pass, 
 then followed the Columbia and Charlotte R.R. to 
 White Oak Turnout, then the Camden road for 5 miles, 
 and camped at 2.30 p.m. (11 miles.) 
 
 Feb. 23. Left the Camden road early in the morn- 
 ing and took Rocky Mount road. Crossed Gladden' s 
 Creek, Big Wateree Creek, Little Wateree Creek and 
 Hog Fork. Bothered by a part of the 20th Army 
 Corps being in our way. Camped soon after dark, 
 raining. (10 miles.) 
 
 Feb. 24. Raining, muddy, large hills. Crossed 
 Fishing Creek and Catawba River. Kilpatrick's 
 train delayed us. Helping trains. Hills and mud 
 badly mixed up. Character of country changed. No 
 more long-leaved pine. Oak, hickory and short-leaved 
 pine. Camped at 3.10 p.m. near Rocky Mount, at 
 which point were, in the time of the Revolution, bar- 
 racks for quartering troops . Huge boulders. (4 miles. )
 
 24 1865 HANGING ROCK. 
 
 Feb. 25. In camp at Rocky Mount, S. C. Cor- 
 duroying roads. 
 
 Feb. 26. In Camp at Rocky Mount. Fatigue and 
 scouting. Inspection at 4 p.m. by Col. Lum. 
 
 Feb. 27. In Camp at Rocky Mount. Delayed by 
 breaking of pontoon bridge yesterday. 
 
 Feb. 28. Marched at 11 a.m. Corduroyed some 
 road before the train could pass. (4 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 1. Train guard. Most of the fences had 
 been used for corduroy. Moved slowly. Tops of the 
 hills covered with huge boulders. Crossed Hanging 
 Rock Creek at Hanging Rock, S. C. (famous in Revolu- 
 tionary History.) Camped at midnight, but the 
 rear Companies did not get in until 1 a.m. (20 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 2. Reveille at 4 a.m. giving us but 3 hours 
 to rest. Marched at 6. Crossed Little Lynch Creek 
 and Flat Creek. Character of the country variable. 
 (12 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 3. Crossed Thompson's Creek at noon. A 
 mill on fire above the road threatened to burn out the 
 gates, and inundate our road. Gen. Morgan helped 
 to put out the fire, and put in the upper gates of the 
 floom, which saved us. Left the Chesterfield Court 
 House road which we had been on for two days, 
 and took Hailey's Ferry road at Mount Craughin. 
 Camped at 4 p.m. one mile from the state line. Cor- 
 duroyed road after camping. (21 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 4. Left camp at reveille, (before day break) 
 and corduroyed a long piece of road, and repaired a 
 bridge on Thompson's Creek, then returned and got 
 breakfast, after which we started out, stacked arms 
 in the mud and went at it again. Rear guard, 
 marched at 11.45 a.m. Crossed the State line into 
 North Carolina at Maysville, moved eastward, south, 
 and re-crossed the State line into South Carolina. 
 Camped at 7 p.m. on the Great Peedee River in South 
 Carolina. (14 miles.) Mud, mud, mud. Rain, rain, 
 rain. Have scarcely seen the sun for 10 days. 
 
 Mar. 5 and 6. In camp on the Great Pedee River, 
 waiting for a pontoon bridge to be built. 
 
 Mar. 7. At 3 p.m. left camp, and after long de- 
 lays crossed the river at the mouth of Mark's Creek. 
 Marched 1 mile and camped at sundown. (1 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 8. Marched at 6 a.m. Crossed the State 
 line into North Carolina, about 2 miles out. Crossed 
 several small streams, moved rapidly on the water-
 
 1865 NORTH CAROLINA. 25 
 
 shed between Peeclee and Lumber rivers. Barren. 
 Scarcely any houses. Camped at dusk. (23 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 9. Struck the Charlotte and Fayetteville 
 plank road 10 miles from camp. Crossed Lumber 
 River soon after. Camped on Rock Fish Creek, while 
 it was raining like 77. (22 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 10. Stragglers from Kilpatrick, coming in, 
 from early day light. (Wade Hampton attacked and 
 threw Kilpatrick into confusion, just at day light.) 
 AVe are train guard. Passed 5 vats of turpentine in 
 flames, at Gruppy's Creek. Found one distillery of 
 spirits of turpentine standing. Two had burned. (11 
 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 11. Rear guard. Camped 2|- miles from 
 Fayetteville, N. C. (13 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 12. Lay until 5.45 p.m. when an order to 
 march immediately, set us all in commotion. On the 
 road in 15 minutes. Marched through Fayetteville, 
 N. C. Crossed the Cape Fear River, and camped at 
 Terryl's Creek. Could not cross as the rebels had de- 
 stroyed the bridge. Camped at 9.30 p.m. (4 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 13. Crossed Terryl's Creek, took a by road 
 to the left and struck another main road at 9.45 a.m. 
 Camped at 12 m. Went out light in p.m., and skir- 
 mished, pressing the enemy steadily back some two 
 miles. Ordered back just after pushing the rebels 
 across a swamp. Reached Camp at 4.30 p.m. James 
 Patterson, Co. B, wounded in the head. (6 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 14. In camp 3^ miles from Fayetteville, N. C. 
 
 Mar. 15. Struck the Raleigh road 4 miles from 
 camp. Soon after, overtook the rear of the 2d Divi- 
 sion, 20th Army Corps and moved slowly. Camped 
 at 6 p.m. (11 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 16. Heavy skirmishing. Battle of Averys- 
 boro, N. C. 
 
 Mar. 17. Occupied the rebel works early. Left 
 camp at 11 a.m. Passed through the rebel works. 
 Took the Goldsboro road. Crossed Black River. 
 Bridge covered with rosin, ready to burn. Camped 1 
 mile beyond Mingo River soon after dark. (18 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 18. Six miles out reached a slough and had 
 just begun bridging it, when we were ordered for- 
 ward. Moved rapidly and soon encountered the 
 enemy's pickets. Deployed six Companies as skir- 
 mishers, and pressed them back to their main line of 
 barricades, and dislodged and routed them. (Godfrey 
 Abel, Co. A, killed.) Took dinner on the skirmish
 
 26 1865 BENTONSVILLE. 
 
 line. Lay until 5 p.m. Moved to Smithfield road and 
 followed it 1 mile to Mill Creek, expecting to bridge 
 it. Countermanded. Moved back to the Goldsboro 
 road. Camped and threw out pickets on both roads. 
 Those on the Goldsboro road were attacked, but they 
 repulsed the attack. (10 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 19. Battle of Bentonsville. "Gen. Johnson 
 who had been concentrating the Confederate forces 
 from Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee at 
 Smithfield, N". C. (said to amount to 40,000) slipped 
 out at night in light marching order, expecting to 
 fall upon the left wing of Sherman's army under Gen. 
 Slocum, and crush it before support could reach him. 
 Slocum was at first driven back, but hastily throwing 
 up rifle-pits, assumed the defensive; Kilpatrick's 
 cavalry supporting his left. Six assaults were made 
 by Johnston, which failed to dislodge Slocum' s veter- 
 ans from their position, while the artillery fire upon 
 the Confederates was very damaging. Night caused 
 a cessation. Gen. Slocum still holding his ground." 
 " Federal loss 1,600 killed and wounded. Rebel loss 
 not known. They left 267 dead on the field, and lost 
 1 ,600 taken prisoners . ' ' 
 
 Mar. 20. Right wing of Sherman's army on hand 
 and we take the offensive. Companies H, E, G and 
 B, skirmishing. Pressed the rebels back one mile. 
 
 Mar. 21. Still on the field of the Bentonsville 
 fight. Put up heavy timber works. Our forces suc- 
 ceeded to-day in clearing the Goldsboro road. 
 
 Mar. 22. Johnston retreated last night. We left 
 the swamp in which the battle occured (known in the 
 neighborhood as the " Scott Place") moved out on the 
 Goldsboro road. Camped at 4.30 p.m. (10 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 23. Crossed Neuse River at 10 a.m. R. & 
 N. R. R.R. at 2.15 p.m. Little River at 3.45 p.m. 
 Passed through Goldsboro in column by Companies 
 with bayonets fixed, colors flying and bands playing. 
 Camped 2 miles north of Goldsboro at 6.30 p.m. 
 Wood and water scarce. (14 miles.) 
 
 Mar. 24. Moved camp a few rods and put up 
 tents in order. 
 
 Mar. 25 to Apr. 9. In camp 2 miles north of 
 Goldsboro. Mar. 25. Foraging. Mar. 26. Re- 
 ceived a large mail. Mar. 27. Another large mail. 
 Dress Parade. Mar. 28. Promotions in line officers 
 read on parade. Mar. 31. Captain Dunphy takes 
 command of the regiment. Meeting of the Regimental
 
 1865 RICHMOND FALLS LEE SURRENDERS. 27 
 
 Commanders of the Brigade at Col. Lum's quarters 
 this evening. Resolutions attesting esteem and re- 
 spect for Col. Lum, and expressing regret at losing 
 him, were passed. Apr. 6. News of the fall of Rich- 
 mond read to the Brigade by Capt. Wiseman, Asst. 
 Adjt.-Gen. of the 2d Division 14th Army Corps. 
 Apr. 8. Col. Lum made his farewell address to the 
 regiment after dress parade. Apr. 9. Col. Lum 
 started for home. 
 
 Apr. 10. En route for Raleigh, N. C. Train 
 guard. Rebels opposed our progress, so we moved 
 slowly. Camped on the bank of Buffalo Creek. Rebels 
 here last night. Several " Yankee Johnnies " came 
 in this p.m. One who once belonged to our regiment. 
 (12 miles.) 
 
 Apr. 11. Swampy ground. Reached Smithfield 
 at 3.40 p.m., and camped east of it at 7 p.m. When 
 we were just turning in were ordered to move imme- 
 diately. Climbed out, marched through town, crossed 
 Neuse River, moved out one mile and camped at 10 
 p.m. (13 miles.) 
 
 Apr. 12. In camp in a.m. Noon ordered to get 
 dinner. Countermanded. Emptied our dishes of 
 water. Fell in, marched half mile. Stacked arms in 
 camp order. Moved out into an open field. Order 
 issued to the Brigade by Gen. Vandevere, announcing 
 the surrender of Lee's army to Grant on the 9th. 
 P.M. moved steadily forward on the Raleigh road. 
 Camped at sunset atClaydon. (11 miles.) 
 
 Apr. 13. Rear guard of Corps train. Crossed 
 R.R. seven times to-day. Entered Raleigh at dusk. 
 Marched through to music. Camped soon after dark 
 one mile from town. (15 miles.) 
 
 Apr. 14. Followed Charlotteville R.R. several 
 miles, crossing it nine times. After leaving the R.R. 
 bore southward, then westward, moving rapidly. 
 Camped at 5.30 p.m. (18 miles.) 
 
 Apr. 15. A continuous rain during the entire 
 march to Aven's Ferry, Cape Fear River, some two 
 or three miles below the junction of Haw and Deep 
 Rivers. Had to wade several small streams. Camped 
 near Aven's Ferry at 11 a.m. (14 miles.) 
 
 Apr. 16 to 20. In camp at Aven's Ferry, N. C. 
 Apr. 16 . Rumors, ' ' Johnston surrendered to Sheridan. 
 We are to go back to Raleigh," etc., etc. Apr. 17. 
 More rumors, nothing official. Apr. 18. Official notice 
 of President Lincoln's assassination. We were at first
 
 28 . 1865 LINCOLN ASSASSINATED. 
 
 greatly shocked and pained. This gradually gave 
 place "to a deep rooted feeling of determination to 
 avenge his death. Official notice that negotiations 
 were in progress between Johnston and Sherman. 
 Apr. 19. Negotiations still in progress. Foraging to 
 cease. Apr. 20. Official negotiations concluded, which 
 need ratification only to make peace from the Poto- 
 mac to the Rio Grande. Sherman believes he will 
 soon lead his army home. 
 
 Apr. 21. Train guard. Camped at Holly Springs 
 a little past noon. Good water and a pleasant camp. 
 (14 miles.) 
 
 Apr. 22 to 28. In camp at Holly Springs, N. C. 
 Apr. 24. Rumor that Johnston has played traitor. 
 Apr. 25. Rumor of a forward movement. Two days 
 rations to last four. Orders to be ready to march to- 
 morrow. Apr. 26. Order countermanded. Rumor 
 that Johnston has " Skallahooted " and that his 
 Adjt.-Gen. has surrendered the army. Another, that 
 Johnston was killed by his own men because he tried 
 to run away. Apr. 27. Rumors, rumors, rumors. 
 Apr 28. Orders to march to Richmond, also that we 
 should soon return to our homes. 
 
 Apr. 29. Marched to Morrisville, on the Goldsboro 
 and Charlotte R.R. Camped 12.30 p.m. (14 miles.) 
 
 Apr. 30. In camp at Morrisville, N. C. 
 
 May 1. Crossed Neuse River at Fish Dam at 1.30 
 p.m. Camped? miles beyond at 4.15 p.m. (21^ miles.) 
 
 May 2. Crossed Ledge of Rocks Creek, a mile 
 below Dutchville, and Tar River at Upper-Ferry. 
 Passed through Oxford at 4 p.m. Camped two miles 
 north in a pine grove, 5 p.m. (22 miles.) 
 
 May 3. Left camp at day-break. Gave way twice 
 for 20th Army Corps. Passed them twice. Crossed 
 the State line into Virginia. Camped 2 miles south 
 of Roanoke River at sunset. Orders for reveille at 
 2 a.m. and to march at 4 a.m. to-morrow. (21 miles.) 
 
 May 4. Marched at 4 a.m. Crossed Roanoke 
 River just at the first light of morning, and passed 
 the camp of the 20th Army Corps soon after. Passed 
 Rudolph, Macon College at 7.45 a.m. Camped at 5 
 p.m mile from Mehevrin River. (23 miles.) 
 
 May 5. Rear of the Brigade Crossed South and 
 North Mehevrin Rivers and Reedy Creek, and passed 
 through Lewiston (Lunenburgh C. H.). P.M. crossed 
 the Nottaway River at the " Falls.'' Camped 4 miles 
 south of Nottaway C. H. at 6 p.m. (25 miles.)
 
 1865 RICHMOND TO WASHINGTON. 29 
 
 May 6. Passed through Nottaway C. H. and 
 Furgesonville, also Dannsville. Crossed the Appo- 
 mattox River on a pontoon bridge at 7.30 p.m. 
 Camped at 8 p.m. It became evident to-day that we 
 are racing with the 20th Army Corps. (32 miles.) 
 
 May 7. Marched steadily and camped at 3.30 
 p.m. 5 miles from Richmond, Va., in a pine grove, in 
 which we could plainly trace the rows made when 
 the last crop of corn or cotton was raised. Trees 12 to 
 14 inches in diameter. (25 miles.) 
 
 May 8 to 10. In camp 5 miles south of Richmond, 
 Va. May 8. Rumors of our having to stay here 
 several days. May 9. Orders to march to-morrow. 
 Are to be reviewed by Gen. Halleck in the streets of 
 Richmond. May 10. Countermanded. Rumors of a 
 fuss between Gen. Howard and Gen. Halleck, about 
 Halleck' s calling our army thieves, and asking Howard, 
 who is temporarily in command, to keep them out of 
 the city. Rumor that Sherman has returned from 
 Alexandria and decides that Halleck cannot review 
 our army. 
 
 May 11. Marched at 7 a.m. In Manchester a 
 Division of the 24th Army Corps " turned out " and 
 we gave them the " fisic and the rag." Crossed James 
 River just above " Libby " and " Castle Thunder," at 
 9 am. Were not reviewed in Richmond. Passed the 
 Capitol, Washington Monument, and other notable 
 places. Crossed the Chickahominy at 5 p.m. (22 
 miles.) 
 
 May 12. In camp until noon. Passed Hanover 
 C. H. (built in 1735.) Crossed Pamunkey River on a 
 pontoon bridge. Camped at dusk at Mill Swamp 
 Creek. (9 miles.) 
 
 May 13. Passed through Chesterfield. Water 
 scarce. Camped at 4. 15 at Rehoab Church. (20 miles.) 
 
 May 14. Sunday. In a.m. passed a neat brick 
 church, at which services closed on account of our 
 passing. Saw Blue Ridge occasionally. (20 miles.) 
 
 May 15. Blue Ridge in sight most of the day, 
 some 50 miles on our left. Crossed Rapidan River, 
 at Raccoon Ford, water knee deep, and camped one 
 mile beyond at 5 p.m. (18 miles.) 
 
 May 16. Waded Rappahannock River, leg deep, 
 at noon. Camped at 5.15 p.m. (21 miles.) 
 
 May 17. Struck O. & A. R.R., east of Catlett's 
 Station, and followed its course (crossing several 
 times) to Manassas Junction. Took the road toward
 
 30 1865 WASHINGTON GRAND REVIEW. 
 
 Fairfax C. H. Waded Bull Run and camped at 6 p.m. 
 (23 miles.) 
 
 May 18. Left camp at Bull Run at 5 a.m. Passed 
 through Fairfax with music and colors. (14 miles.) 
 
 May 19. Marched to near Fort Wade, on Arling- 
 ton Heights, andjcamped a little past noon. (Distance?) 
 
 May 20 to 25. In camp 4 miles from Alexandria, 
 Va,, near Fort Wade, on Arlington Heights. May 24. 
 Reviewed in the City of Washington by Gens. Grant 
 and Sherman, and President Johnson. (18 miles.) 
 May 25. Moved camp to north of Washington. While 
 passing through Washington the citizens visited the 
 column, at its several halts, in large numbers, and dis- 
 tributed crackers, pickles, water, handkerchiefs, 
 boquets, wreaths, etc., and begged caps and cartridges, 
 and expressed their surprise and admiration because 
 Sherman's army was so different from what they 
 thought us, and gave us many compliments as being 
 the best appearing and best drilled troops in the whole 
 review of yesterday. (10 miles.) 
 
 May 26 to June 13. In camp 3 miles north of 
 Washington, D. C. near Fort Totten. May 30. Ex-Lieut. 
 Col. Dickerson came to camp to-day. Eight month's 
 pay rolls signed. May 31. Gov. Crapo and Adjt.- 
 Gen. Robertson visited us, and Gov. Crapo and Lieut. 
 Col. Dickerson addressed the 10th and 14th Regi- 
 ments. June 12. Received an unexpected order to 
 make out muster-out rolls, for all whose terms expire 
 before Oct. 11, 1865. Said rolls made out, and men 
 mustered out. 
 
 June 13 to 18. En route from Washington, D. C. 
 to Louisville, Ky. June 13. Left Washington on 
 baggage and flat cars, at 8.30 a.m. at the viaduct 
 across the Potapsco River, took the Graf ton R.R. and 
 reached Harper's Ferry just after dusk. Soon after 
 leaving Harper's Ferry, A. Hough ton (musician of 
 Co. I) jumped from the cars while asleep. June 14. 
 Paw Paw Ridge at day-break and Graf ton after dark. 
 Run out from Graftoii 26 miles and lay over until 
 4 a.m. Passed through Kingswood Tunnel at 6 p.m. 
 This Tunnel is $ mile long. 9 minutes. June 15. 
 Reached Parkersburg in p.m. Bivouac in a grove 
 f mile out. June 16. At day-break shipped aboard 
 the "Revenue." Left Parkersburgh at 10 a.m. 28 
 miles below, re-shipded on the " Blue Wing'' No. 3. 
 People patriotic on the Ohio side. June 18. Arrived 
 at Louisville, Ky. at 8.30 a.m. and landed immediately
 
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 and marched nearly east 4 miles and camped at 1.30 
 p.m. in an open field. 
 
 June 19 to July 20. In camp near Louisville, Ky. 
 June 20. Moved camp 1 mile nearer town. June 22. 
 Col. Lum visited us. Promotions read. June 24. 
 More promotions. July 1. Saturday. A sermon by 
 Mrs. Stoner of Ohio. July 2. Sunday. Preaching. 
 Dress parade. Col. Lum made a brief and cheering 
 speech to us. July 4. Reviewed by Gen. Sherman. 
 He made a speech. The day was hot, hot, HOT. 
 July 5. Received orders to make out muster-out rolls, 
 and were busy from to-day in the long, slow work of 
 perfecting the rolls, until July 19, when we were 
 mustered out by Rudolph Papst, Capt. and A. C. M. 
 2d Division 14th Army Corps. 
 
 July 20 to 23. En route for Michigan. July 20. 
 Took train for Indianapolis, Ind. July 21. Indiana- 
 polis at daybreak. At Soldier's Home until lla.m., 
 then took train for Sidney. Arrived at 8 p.m. July 
 22. At 8 a.m. took train from Sidney for Toledo, O. 
 From Toledo to Jackson, where we arrived a little 
 after noon. Reception and dinner by the ladies of 
 Jackson, at Union Hall. Speeches by Mr. Bristol, 
 Capt. Tower, of Jackson, and Ex-Gov. Blair. Marched 
 to barracks and found comfortable quarters. 
 
 July 23 to Aug. 1. In camp, Blair Barracks, at 
 Jackson, Mich. July 24. Signing Pay-Rolls and 
 getting ready to turn over Camp and Garrison Equip- 
 age, and Ordnance Stores. July 29. Some excitement 
 about pay, for we expected it to-day sure. July 31. 
 Monday. A large number of our men visited the 
 paymaster, demanding pay. Aug. 1. Men paid off 
 and most of them started for home. Aug. 2. Officers 
 paid off. 
 
 The future HOME. 

 
 BLOOMFIELD, N. J., Sept. 15, 1891. 
 
 To THE SURVIVORS OF THE TENTH REGT. ) 
 OF MICHIGAN VETERAN VOLUNTEERS > 
 INFANTRY. ) 
 
 My Esteemed Comrades : 
 
 Since, by your pleasm-e, I have been appointed 
 historian ; and as I received no instruction as to the particular field 
 in which I was to work ; and as I have often heard earnest expressions 
 of a wish that we had in tangible form, at least an outline of our 
 Veteran Service, I think it best to begin with that. The plan formed 
 in my own mind is this : 
 
 1. To prepare a mere brief outline of our Veteran Service (sent 
 you herewith.) 
 
 2. To prepare a plain map, showing all our movements after 
 leaving Camp Thompson, Flint, Mich. 
 
 3. To make copies of our Muster-out Rolls. These rolls account 
 for every man ever belonging. 
 
 4. To make a list of survivors on July 19, 1865, showing date, 
 place, and cause of death, of those who have died since that date. 
 
 5. To make a record of each Reunion, showing place, exercises, 
 and " Roll Call" of each separately. 
 
 These several records to be a nucleus for the final complete his- 
 tory of our service, both Volunteer and Veteran, in one volume. 
 
 Allow me to make the following suggestions as to the carrying 
 out of this plan : 
 
 1. Make yourselves a committee of the whole to help write 
 a full history. 
 
 2. Each one begin at once, and write out and send to Col. Chas. 
 M. Lum, at Deti-oit, Mich., any narrative suggested by the outline. 
 Let these narratives be of skirmish, or battle, or scout, or foraging, 
 or capture, or escape, or camp-story, or joke, or anything else of our 
 four years of service. There are scores of such thing-s belonging to 
 our history, which no one man can tell. Be sure to give dales and 
 places, if possible, and at the same time correct any errors you find 
 in this outline, and also add the date, place, and cause of death of 
 any of our comrades, since the muster-out of 1865. 
 
 3. When the several parts are in approved shape, take the 
 proper steps to raise a fund among ourselves, and have them printed 
 in a single large volume. 
 
 I see no other as effectual and satisfactory way to accomplish 
 this work ; and it seems to me, that by this means, we can have ready 
 for distribution, at an early date, the best Regimental Record ever 
 prepared. 
 
 Allow me to express my sincere regret that I could not grasp 
 your friendly hands at Detroit. I sincerely trust that the future 
 may give me the proud privilege of greeting you again. 
 
 Hoping that this outline may meet your approval, and trusting 
 that you will each lose no time in writing out your part, so that the 
 work may be done quickly and thoroughly, I subscribe myself, 
 
 Your comrade and obedient servant, 
 
 F. W. T iJiVvJiik5.
 
 BLOOMFIELD, N. J., 
 
 Sept. 15, 1891. 
 
 DEAR COMRADES: 
 
 Feeling that all of you who have not a 
 copy of " Sherman's Memoirs " would be glad to 
 have a copy, now that it can be had for so little 
 money, I have made an arrangement with tlie pub- 
 lishers to give me special terms, for your benefit. 
 
 I can, therefore, send you post-paid a copy of 
 the $2.00 volume (advertised on the back cover] at 
 $1.50, and shall take pleasure in doing so, for aU 
 who send the $1.50 before next January. 
 
 All good war volumes are of value to old soldiers, 
 and Sherman's own book, " Shermaris Memoirs" of 
 special value to each of us, because it contains his 
 own account of the " March to the Sea" 
 
 F. W. HEWES, 
 
 BLOOMFIELD, N. J.
 
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