Friday, October 09, 2009

My Servant.


John Henry servant, at Headquarters of the 3rd., Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, Taken in 1863.

Photo can be enlarged by pushing on it.


When I hear the word ( Servants ), in the civil war the African American comes to mind, mainly because there were so many slaves at this time in our history. Even in war man has a want for comfort. It was not only the officers that had a servant, any solider that could pay for a servant could have one so long as he had the money to pay him. The government didn’t pay for any servants. Both armies had servants, and not to be one sided it was not only the African American, that was a servant, there were young boys and girls, black and white and men and women black and white that played the roll of the servant. Many of these servants were so loyal to his employers they would go to prison with him to given him comfort.

I looked at over 300, reports looking for the names of these servants, but was only able to find 8., Those who give reports hardly ever said the name of his or her servant, They just stated “My Servant.”
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In 1861, CAROLINE F. NOLAND, stated he had a servant by the name of George in some Ohio regiment and is some where in Virginia and would like him returned.
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ANNAPOLIS, December 31, 1861.

General HUGER, Commanding Department, Norfolk.

DEAR SIR: My servant Robert Halloway, a negro, was taken prisoner at Bull Run. He is now cook for the Federal prisoners at Richmond and is known to most of the officers of your service who were formerly in our Army. As he has been with me for many years I of course am anxious to get him again, and Commodore Goldsborough has kindly offered to interests himself in the matter. Will you be kind enough to communicate with your Government on the subject and inform me through the commodore how I may if possible get him? General McClellan tells me that he released in Western Virginia a large number of officers' servants.

Very truly, yours,
A. E. BURNSIDE,
Brigadier-General, U. S. Army.
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Numbers 14. Journal of Captain Jed. Hotchkiss, Topographical Engineer, Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia (Valley District), of operations January 1-May 8, 1865.

Wednesday, March 1., My servant, William, got drunk in Staunton and got out of the way, and I left Staunton without him and did not know of his whereabouts until I got to W[aynesborough], so I rode back in the night, very dark and mud very deep, to John Hamilton's, and got my servant and horse, and came back.

Tuesday, March 7.-James A. [Wilson] and myself started to go to Lynchburg. After going to Greenwood to see about my maps, went via Staunton and saw Major Bell; then to Fisherville and got my servant William, and on toward Waynesborough.
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In 1862, GIDEON J. PILLOW, had sixteen servants.
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George W. Jones, of Iowa, former Delegate in Congress from Michigan and Wisconsin, U. S. surveyor-general, U. S. Senator from Iowa, and late minister resident from the United States at Bogota, New Granada, was arrested in New York by an order of the Secretary of State on the 20th day of December, 1861. He had a servant by the name of Paul and Paul’s sister Charlotte.
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In 1863, Colonel Lew. Benedict, had a servant by the name of Frank.
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January 31, 1862, I have to request in exchange Frank W. Welch, a free colored man, a servant to a Connecticut volunteer officer, and also any other free colored men who may have been taken while employed as servants to officers.

JUSTIN DIMICK,
Colonel First Artillery, Commanding Post.
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June 24, 1862.

MY DEAR SIR: On yesterday Jules, the colored servant of Mr. Soule, now confined at Fort Lafayette, called upon me complaining that he could not have access to his master and desiring me to aid him in that behalf.
JOHN LIVINGSTON.
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Thursday, October 08, 2009

The Civil War Tavern.

The tavern should be a place of ease and relaxation where one could go to have a drink and to meet old friends and make new ones. But there wasn’t anything friendly at these taverns. The taverns of this war was a place were one would meet the enemy. Many battles were fought at and around these taverns and when the fight was over some would be turned into hospitals. No there was nothing friendly about these taverns.

Below you will find a list of 18, taverns, each have seen many battles or were the site of a camping grounds for both armies. If you see a tavern of interest and would like to know more about what went on around them, just drop me a line and I will be glad to help you out.

Important note. I have thousands of names at this site, when asking about a name from this page or any other pages at this site, please give the ( Title of the page ), for without it I may not be able to help you. My address can be found in my profile.
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1. Poe's Tavern.
2. Robertson's Tavern.
3. Todd's Tavern.
4. Furnaces, Dowdall's Tavern.
5. Elkhorn Tavern.
6. Whites Tavern.
7. Goodall's Tavern.
8. Yellow Tavern.
9. NewYellow Tavern.
10. Spotted Tavern.
11. Wilderness Tavern.
12. Old Wilderness Tavern.
13.. Sweeney's Tavern.
14. Globe Tavern.
15. Wallar's Tavern.
16. Horton's Tavern.
17. Wharton's Tavern.
18. Leet's Tavern.
Although this list is small don't let that fool you, there are hundreds of reports on the happenings at and around these taverns.

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

The Skirmish

There is a lot known about the major battles but what about the little less known Skirmish, there were hundreds of them and one was no less important then the other. Many of you have letters, diary’s or family stories of a ancestor that told of him being in one of these skirmish’s, but you couldn’t find any information on it or very little. One reason some of these Skirmish, are not well known is that the report was noting more then a short paragraph, and not note worthy to any historians.

Here are some reports with what I thought were interesting titles, some will be long while others will no more then a short note.

Important note. I have thousands of names at this site, when asking about a name from this page or any other pages at this site, please give the ( Title of the page ), for without it I may not be able to help you. My address can be found in my profile.
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AUGUST 31, 1861.-Skirmish at Munson's Hill, on Little River Turnpike, Va.

Report of Colonel George W. Taylor, Third New Jersey Infantry.

CAMP OF THE THIRD REGIMENT NEW JERSEY VOLS.,

Bivouac at Intersection, September 2, 1861.

GENERAL: The pickets of the enemy having for some time been extremely annoying to our outposts on the Little River turnpike and on the road leading from thence to Chestnut Hill, I decided on making a reconnaissance in person, with a small force, with the view of cutting them off. Accordingly I marched with 40 men, volunteers, from two companies of my regiment, on the morning of the 31st august, at 3 a. m., and keeping to the woods, arrived soon after daylight at or near the point (a little beyond) at which I desired to strike the road and cut them off. Here we were obliged to cross a fence and a narrow corn field, where the enemy, who had doubtless dogged our approach through the woods, lay in considerable force. While in the corn we were suddenly opened upon by a rapid and sharp fire, which our men, whenever they got sight of the enemy, returned with much spirit. Scarce two minutes elapsed when I found 3 men close to me had been shot down. The enemy being mostly hid, I deemed it prudent to order my men to fall back to the woods, distant about 30 yards, which I did. At the same time I ordered enough to remain with me to carry off the wounded, but they did not hear or heed my order except two. With these we got.

all off, as I supposed (the corn being thick), but Corporal Hand, Company I, who, when I turned him over, appeared to be dying. I took his musket, all the musket of one of the wounded, and returned to the woods to rally the men. I regret to say that none of them could be found, nor did I meet them until I reached the blacksmith-shop, three-quarters of a mile distant.

Here I found Captain Regur, Company I, with his command. Re-enforcing him with 25 men of the picket, then in charge of Captains Vickers, Third Regiment New Jersey Volunteers, with the latter he immediately marched back to bring in Corporal Hand and any others still missing. He reports that on reaching the ground he found the enemy in increased force, and did not re-enter the corn field, in which I think he was justified.

I should have stated that quite a number of the enemy were in full view in the road when we jumped the fence and charged them, and that each man in the charge, Captain Regur leading by my side, seemed eager to be foremost; nor did one, to my knowledge, flinch from the contest until my order to fall back to the woods, which, unfortunately, they misconstrued into a continuous retreat to our pickets. The enemy seemed to have retreated very soon after, as the firing had ceased before I left.

The 3 wounded men are doing well, except 1.* As near as I can ascertain there 3 of the enemy shot down. The whole affair did not last ten minutes.
The officers with me were Captain Regur, Company I, First Lieutenant Taylor, and Second Lieutenant Spencer, both of the same company.

All of which I have the honor, respectfully, to report.

GEO. W. TAYLOR,
Colonel Third Regiment New Jersey Volunteers.
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SEPTEMBER 2, 1861.-Skirmish near the Hawk's Nest, W. Va.

Reports of Brigadier General Henry A. Wise, C. S. Army.

AT TYREE'S, KANAWHA TURNPIKE, VIRGINIA, September 4, 1861.

From Carnifix Ferry I returned to Dogwood Gap, and finding my men very weary with their march to and from the ferry, I rested them for the night, and gave orders for them to move early in the morning upon the Hawk's Nest. Stripping each regiment of infantry down to six companies, or 300 men, with three pieces of artillery, and about 250 cavalry (making in all about 1,250), I marched the day before yesterday morning down to Hamilton's, within half a mile of the Hawk's Nest. Feeling our way cautiously, late in the evening I advanced upon Turnkey Creek, leading the advance guard myself in person. About disk we arrived at McGraw's bridge, over Turkey Creek, and were then fired upon (a very short time hotly) by the enemy, concealed in the corn fields and brush-wood on both sides, and just as we were crossing the bridge.

I am proud to say that the guard (Captain Summers' company) stood their ground and behaved handsomely, returning the fire promptly, and I led them across the bridge, the enemy disappearing before us on the quick advance of our column. Night coming on, I thought it prudent to rest on our arms for the time, and it is well did, for the next day (yesterday) I found him in ambuscade and entrenched very strongly at Big Creek. Crossing the creek over a narrow bridge, it passes up the right bank of the creek some 400 yards, and then turns through a gap, directly back, towards New River, around a high and isolated spur of mountain, and just at the turn a mountain road comes in to the turnpike from Rich Creek, on the Gualey.

There on the hills, in front, at the junction of the roads, and around the sharp angle of the turnpike, back of the mountain, I found the enemy in considerable force, impossible to be told, from their being perfectly concealed. Seeing no other alternative to drive them out, I determined to drop a battalion across the creek, and charge them in the front, on the mountain side, which was bravely done by parts of three companies, Summers', Rayn's, and Janes' (about 120 men). They crossed silently until they rose the hill, and then, with a shout, drove the enemy to the top, they flying most cowardly, dropping guns, hats, canteens, &c., until my men reached the top an got above them. I then brought up a howitzer, and with shot and shell soon cleared the front and sides of the mountain next to us, but soon found that the enemy were thick in the gorges of the creek running up towards Rich Creek Gap. There was danger then of their turning my right flank, and I found it hazardous to pass the gap in face of their rifled cannon, which they had played over our heads for some time.

Having sent the companies of the Second Regiment up Turkey Creek, to come around the head of Big Creek, in their rear or left flank, I paused to wait for Colonel Anderson to come upon them and to feel their position and numbers still further. In this time they were re-enforced with six companies and several pieces of artillery from Gauley. They had 1,250 in position, and their re-enforcements increased their numbers to 1,800 men of all arms, cavalry as well as infantry and artillery. They had about 75 horses.

Having attained my object, to secure Miller's Ferry and Liken's Mill (both essential to our uses), I fell back to Hamilton's, and an encamped there and at Westlake's Creek, guarding the ferry, the boat of which I have raised and an now repairing. But, sir, this point is liable to attack at all times from the rear by paths which converge from Gauley and Rich Creek at Sugar Gap, and come down to the turnpike at this place and at Shade Creek. I have left but six companies at Dogwood Gap, with two pieces of artillery, and have but three here to guard the three essential points.

As your forces are now near 3,000 men, I beg that you will return to my Legion the corps of artillery, with their guns belonging to it, which you have, the measles having so thinned my ranks that I need all the men belonging to my command and double as many more. I have ordered Caskie, with General Beckley's militia, down the Loop, and by this time they are there. The day before yesterday the fought the enemy at Cotton Hill, and drove them within 2 miles of Montgomery's Ferry. General Chapman has arrived there now with about 1,600 men, and our communication with him will be opened to-da or to-morrow. Some days ago you asked for Colonel Croghan. I now send him to you, to be transferred to your brigade if you desire it. If you will advance upon Gauley, I will amuse the enemy in front upon this road.

Very respectfully,
HENRY A. WISE,
Brigadier-General.
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AUGUST 7, 1862.-Skirmish at Rocky Bluff, Platte County, Mo.

Report of Lieutenant Colonel John T. Burris, Tenth Kansas Infantry.

HEADQUARTERS,
Fort Leavenworth, Kans., August 9, 1862.

SIR: I have the honor to report that in pursuance of verbal instructions received from Brigadier General J. G. Blunt, commanding Department of Kansas, I marched from this post and from Leavenworth City at sunset on Sunday, the 3rd instant, with Companies A and D, Eighth Kansas Volunteers, commanded respectively by Captain Abernathy and First Lieutenant Todd; a battalion of the Third Wisconsin Cavalry, under Major Schroeling, and two sections of the post battery, commanded by First Lieutenant Charles S. Bowman, Fourth U. S. Cavalry, assisted by First Lieutenant J. M. Laing, of the Sixth Kansas Volunteers. Volunteer aides for the expedition, Major Charles W. Blair, of the Second Kansas Volunteers; Majors Vaughn and Quidor, of General Blunt's staff; Captain R. H. Offley, First U. S. Infantry; Captain J. B. Stockton, First Kansas Volunteers; Lieutenants Hill and Loring, of General Blunt's staff, and Lieutenant H. Sachs, Third U. S. Cavalry, post adjutant.

Being detained at the ferry below the city until after midnight we did not reach Platte City, Mo., until 6 a. m. of Monday, the 4th instant. At that point I was joined by another small detachment of the Third Wisconsin Cavalry, under command of Major E. A. Calkins, who now assumed command of the cavalry. The men being greatly fatigued and horses much jaded from a night march over muddy, difficult roads, I laid over with the command at Platte City until 2 p. m., when we marched to Barry, a distance of 15 miles.

On the following day, at 6 a. m., I started the infantry and artillery, in command of Captain Abernathy, on the road direct to Liberty, Clay County, and made a detour with the cavalry in the direction of Kansas City, and joined Captain Abernathy at Liberty in the evening.

On Wednesday, the 6th instant, at 7 a. m., I marched with he entire command by a more northerly route back to Platte city, a distance of 30 miles. On my arrival at the latter point, on the same evening, I learned of the existence of a camp of guerrillas at Rocky Bluff, on the south side of the Platte River, 5 miles above the city, and was also informed that abridge, 12 miles distant,was the nearest point above the city at which the river could be crossed. I accordingly, at 11 o'clock that night, started Adjutant Welch, of the third Wisconsin Cavalry, with 40 men from that regiment and 10 of the Missouri State Militia, up the north side of the river, to take possession of the bridge, and thereby cut off the enemy's retreat; and at 3 a. m. on Thursday, the 7th instant, I marched with my main force up the south side of the river and came upon the enemy soon after sunrise, when, after a sharp fire, which lasted only for a few minutes, the guerrillas were driven from their position and fled in confusion, leaving some of their horses and arm and all of their camp equipage behind.
The only casualties on our side were 2 men wounded, 1 severely. The enemy's could not be definitely determined. Three of their number are known to have been killed, several wounded, and 6 were taken prisoners. It is believed that others were killed, both in the brush and river, as they attempted to swim it.

Captain Abernathy's company (A) was the first to reach the enemy's fortification, and the firing from our side was mainly from that and Lieutenant Todd's company (D). Owing to the nature of the ground and the dense forest in which their camp was situated our artillery could not be brought to bear upon them; but Lieutenant Bowman, assisted by Captain Offley and Lieutenant Laing, promptly pushed forward and placed in position each piece, as near as it was possible to get for the trees and logs. For the same reasons it was almost impossible for the cavalry to operate effectively, but the battalion of the Third Wisconsin, under Majors Calkins, Schroeling, and Blair, charged furiously after the feeling rebels among trees, logs, and rocks, until they were lost sight of in the almost impenetrable forest above the camp.

It was impossible to form a definite idea as to the force of the enemy, but they were reported to be two companies, commanded respectively by Jones and Patten. They had but few tents, which were dirty and ragged, and but little other camp equipage, and that almost worthless.

There were three horses in the vicinity, which were evidently being used as quarters for the enemy, all of which were vacated as we approached, their occupants fleeing with arms in their hands to the rebel fortification. These houses, together with all their tents and camp equipage, we burned; their provisions found at the camp we appropriated, and their breakfast, which was already prepared, we ate. Having started on the expedition without transportation or subsistence, we were obliged to seize and use such property as was found necessary to transport and subsist the command.

The duties of acting quartermaster and commissary were ably and satisfactorily performed by Captain Stockton, assisted by Lieutenants Loring and Hill. Major Quidor, medical director, rendered efficient service in taking care of the few wounded and sick. Lieutenant Sachs, my adjutant, was constant and faithful in his attendance and energetic in the discharge of his duties, and the entire command, both officers and soldiers, are entitled to credit for their prompt and uniform obedience to orders, their general good conduct and soldier-like bearing, and for the faithful discharge of all the duties devolving upon them.

I marched from Rocky Bluff, via Camden Point and Weston, to this post, where I arrived on the 8th instant. Twenty colored men, some of whom we had used as guides, teamsters, &c,. and a portion of whom had without employment followed in our rear, marched after us into Kansas.
I have the honor to remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JOHN T. BURRIS,
Lieutenant-Colonel Tenth Kansas Volunteers, Commanding.
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AUGUST 23, 1862.-Skirmish near Wayman's Mill, on Spring Creek, Mo.

Report of Colonel John M. Glover, Third Missouri Cavalry.

HEADQUARTERS ROLLA DIVISION, Rolla, Mo., August 25, 1862.

COLONEL: The expedition under Captain Avery, with 200 men of the Third Missouri Cavalry, sent out on the night of the 22nd instant to intercept the rebel Colonel Crabtree and his 250 or 300 recruits (who killed Lieutenant [John] Heusack, of the Fourth Missouri Cavalry, on the 23rd instant), returned last night at 7 p. m. A portion of his force fell in with some 60 of the enemy near Wayman's Mill, 25 miles southwest of this, killing 6, wounding 1 (mortally), and capturing 8 prisoners, 12 horses, and some arms. The most of the latter were destroyed on the ground. The prisoners were turned over to a guard of 12 men, in charge of a sergeant of the Fourth Missouri Cavalry, to be conveyed to Fort Wayman. On the way an attempt to escape was made by the prisoners, in which 2 succeeded, 1 was killed, 2 mortally, 1 severely, and 1 slightly, wounded. Two of the wounded have since died, and one of the escaped has since been recaptured. Being first induced to believe that the killing and wounding of the prisoners was a wanton act I had the sergeant and his guard placed in confinement; but, on investigation, I learned from the prisoners themselves that a portion of them did attempt to escape, which resulted in the killing and wounding of those who wee least guilty.

The names of those captured are Robert Barnett, James Scott, Jonathan M. Stork, John B. Walthall (dead), Lieutenant William A. Edwards (dead), Elias Hopman (shot in hip), Edmund B. Dixon (slight saber wounds on head, and nephew of Honorable Thomas Price, of Jefferson City), and John Stephens. One of the men, who died from wounds (saber cuts on face and head) could not be identified. The prisoners were principally from Cole County, Missouri. After the firing on and killing of Lieutenant Heusack beyond Little Perry Crabtree's men scattered, or their chastisement would have been greater.

Colonel, permit me to say I believe my regiment has done more hard work than any cavalry regiment in the United States. My stock are used up. If it be possible I would like them to have some relief from their excessive duties, which, although they have ever been active since our arrival here, have been continuous almost night and day; my available force having been less than that of any division commander in the State, with as great, if not greater, responsibilities than any.

In haste, colonel, I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
J. M. GLOVER,
Colonel, Commanding Division.
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AUGUST 24, 1862.-Skirmish on Coon Creek, near Lamar, Mo.

Report of Brigadier General James G. Blunt, U. S. Army.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS,
In the Field, Fort Scott, Kans., August 26, 1862.

SIR: Your dispatch, dated Saint Louis, the 23rd instant, via Springfield, is just received. I have about 4,000 troops and thirty pieces of artillery in the field here. In addition to this force I have three Indian regiments that are now south of this point, in the Indian Territory. I also expect that my available force in the field will soon be augmented by the addition of new regiments, now being organized. I shall be ready to co-operate with General Brown or other Missouri troops at any time, either on the defensive or aggressive.

In my chase after Coffee's, Cockrell's, Hunter's, Tracy's, and Jackman's forces my advance followed them as far south as Carthage, the main column halting at Montevallo. The rebels being determined to make good their retreat, and our stock being so used up, I could pursue them no farther. They kept the two pieces of artillery (taken from Major Foster) all the time in the advance, but so hard were they pursued that we passed many of their horses lying dead by the road-side, the men taking to the brush when they could not obtain other horses to mount. The road was strewn with hats and caps, which the rebels had dropped from their heads while sleeping in the saddle.

About 300 of my advance of cavalry, while returning from Carthage to this place, by easy marches, on the 24th instant, suddenly, encountered, 8 miles south of Lamar, the forces of Quantrill, hays, and one Colonel Shelby, from Lexington, with a force estimated at from 800 to 1,200. After a short skirmish our troops were compelled to retire, with the loss of 5 men killed and 15 wounded. On learning of the affair I immediately sent out re-enforcements, but the rebels had moved rapidly south.

It now appears that all of the organized rebel forces south of the Missouri River have gone to Arkansas. I would therefore suggest that all of the troops in Missouri, except a few to garrison important points, be moved south in mass, the line of march extending across the State east and west, and that they leave no rebels in their rear, but, instead, peace and security to loyal citizens, thus driving them all in front of you to the Arkansas line. You will then be ready to co-operate with my forces on the west and General Curtis' on the east, and we can make a campaign through Arkansas and Texas that will force them either to make a stand and fight or jump into the Gulf of Mexico. Both of those States are rich in supplies to subsist an army, and should be appropriated for the subsistence of our forces as well as those of rebels. I trust you will consider the suggestion I have made, and write me your opinion in the matter.

I have the honor, general, to be your obedient servant,
JAS. G. BLUNT, Brigadier-General, Commanding.
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AUGUST 24, 1862.-Skirmish on Crooked Creek, near Dallas, Mo.

Report of Major Bazel F. Lazear, Twelfth Missouri Cavalry (Militia).

GREENVILLE, MO., August 29, 1862.

SIR: I have the honor to report that, in accordance to orders from Lieutenant-Colonel Simpson, we broke up camp at Patterson on Friday, 22nd instant, and marched to Greenville, where I was joined by Company E, making an aggregate of 268 men of the First Battalion, Twelfth Regiment Cavalry, Missouri State Militia. Met messenger here, who informed me that Jeffers was near Dallas, recruiting, having a force of from 300 to 400 men. Left same night and arrived at Dallas next day. Could hear nothing certain of Jeffers.

Sunday morning, 24th instant, sent out scouts. At 12 m. messenger reported Jeffers' camp on Crooked Creek. Went out with 110 men, making an aggregate of 130. When we joined the scouts found out they knew nothing of the situation of the camp. proceeded down Crooked-Creek some 2 miles, when Captain Leeper, whose company was in advance, came suddenly upon the enemy, strongly posted behind a corn-field fence. Captain Leeper's horse was shot under him, when his whole company wheeled, without firing a gun, and came rushing back through the lines of Company A, throwing them into confusion. They next came to Companies E and F, who were in line, breaking up their line and creating a panic among the men; and in the mean time the rebels, seeing our confusion, advanced rapidly, keeping up a rapid fire, having every advantage of ground and bushes. Our men kept up a fire, falling back all the time, and it was impossible to get them in line until we had fallen back some half a mile, when I succeeded in getting some 20 to dismount and form behind a picket fence, where they poured a strong fire into the advancing rebels, checking their advance and driving them back, but I could not get men enough in line to follow them, and was content with recovering our dead and some horses that had been left. Found next day that the rebels had fled, leaving 5 horses (1 badly wounded), a wagon, lot of bacon, corn, and camp equipage.

Rebel force reported 500. Their loss was 6 killed that we know of. Some reports say they lost 40 killed and wounded. Our loss was 3 killed, 6 wounded, and 2 missing. Horses, 3 killed in the field, 4 died that night, and 12 severely wounded. one of the missing was taken prisoner and exchanged for a citizen, and returned to camp this morning. The other, understood to be wounded and at home, not far from the battle ground. Arms lost, 3 carbines, 1 Enfield rifle, 1 holster, and 1 Savage revolving pistol.

I felt at first very much disposed to blame the men, but they deserve credit for not running clear off the field. During the panic the officers, one and all, did all that men could do to rally their men. We wee in hot pursuit of Jeffers and 200 of his gang, but, receiving two orders from Colonel Simpson (one of which was made when he knew we were likely to be on the trial of the rebels, I supposed it was important to return, reaching this place yesterday evening.
This morning Companies E and F left for Fredericktown. Feed and provisions abundant about Dallas, and all owned by rebels.

Very respectfully,
B. F. LAZEAR,
Major First Battalion Twelfth Regiment Cavalry, Mo. S. M.
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APRIL 17, 1864. - Skirmish in Limestone Valley, Ark.
2. REPORTS.


1. Colonel John E. Phelps, Second Arkansas Cavalry.

HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARKANSAS CAVALRY,
In the Field, April 23, 1864.

GENERAL: On the 14th instant I ordered Major Melton with 110 men to go and find Sissell and his band. He started on the 15th.

Captain Bailey, of my regiment, then on the way from Berryville with his company, was also ordered to march upon Sissell and attack him simultaneously with Major Melton, from another direction. In the mean time Sissell had moved camp, and instead of attacking at the same time, the two detachments falling in with one another formed junction and sought Sissell. He was encamped in Limestone Valley. Major Melton became informed of his position. He had encamped within 3 miles of Sissell, and at early dawn of the 17th instant attacked him. The enemy, surprised, barely attempted to form and scattered. Captain Orr, Second Arkansas Cavalry, had advanced on their right. Major Melton, who had come upon the rear, seeing the rebels breaking, ordered the charge. They fled in dismay, a race for life. In the charge and in the pursuit for 8 miles, 30 were killed, a number wounded, and 8 taken prisoners, 23 head of horses captured, and some 25 stand of arms, the larger portion of which was destroyed. Major Melton returned to Buffalo River, whence in pursuit of Cooper, according to my orders, he swept down King's River and scoured all the country on that stream and Osage without finding anything of Cooper, who had disbanded, and from the information obtained returned to the Buffalo Hills. The train of Captain Roberts had been destroyed. I am awaiting information from him.

Major Melton, out of rations, unable to follow, reported in camp yesterday, the 22nd instant, without any casualty whatever. He had taken his scout into five counties, and ridden over 200 miles. He reports neither rebel nor Federal force at Kingston, and 65 of the Arkansas militia at Huntsville.

I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN E. PHELPS,
Colonel Second Arkansas Cavalry Commanding.
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2. Colonel Gideon M. Waugh, Second Arkansas Infantry.

CLARKSVILLE, April 18, 1864.

GENERAL: On Saturday evening I sent out a scout north, under Lieutenant Hunter to see what the enemy were doing in that direction. On Sunday morning Lieutenant Hunter formed a junction with a scouting party of Second Arkansas Cavalry, under Major [Captain] O'Brien, and surprised the rebel camp under Sissell, 180 strong, killing 30, capturing a large number of blankets, horses, saddles, and arms. Fight occurred 27 miles northeast, in Limestone Valley. I have sent out a heavy scout to hunt up a rebel camp, said to be 18 miles from this post. If I can find their camp I will clean them out. I can get no information from the citizens. I need more cavalry here.

G. M. WAUGH,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Post.
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MAY 1, 1862. - Skirmish on Camp Creek, in the Stone River Valley, W. Va.

3. REPORTS.


1. Brigadier General Jacob D. Cox, U. S. Army.

CHARLESTON, May 2, 1862.

Colonel Scammon's advance guard had a skirmish with about 300 rebels at Camp Creek, a fork of Blue Stone, yesterday morning. Six of the enemy were killed and a considerable number wounded and prisoners. We lost 1 man killed and 20 slightly wounded. The rebels were completely routed and fled. Full particulars will be sent in official report.
Scouting party from Forty-seventh, on Lewisburg road, took 4 prisoners near Sewell Mountain. No additional news of enemy's force or position. Weather clear to-day.

J. D. COX,
Brigadier-General, Commanding District.
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2. Colonel E. Parker Scammon, Twenty-third Ohio Infantry.

RALEIGH, May 1, 1862.

GENERAL: This morning at daylight the advance guard of Lieutenant-Colonel Hayes, a company of Twenty-third Regiment, under Lieutenant Bottsford, was surrounded and attacked by about 300 rebels at Camp Creek. Lieutenant Bottsford reports 1 an killed and 20 wounded, all but 3 or 4 slightly; 6 or 7 enemy killed; wounded not yet known. Six prisoners; 3 wounded had been taken and others being brought in when messenger left. The enemy fled, and Lieutenant-Colonel Hayes had reached Camp Creek.

In answering Lieutenant-Colonel Hayes' dispatch, while giving due praise for gallantry, I have not hesitated to speak in rebuke of this matter, because Lieutenant Bottsford was 6 miles in advance, when the whole tenor of my orders has been to keep closed. Happily the men behaved excellently, and defeated and drove the enemy, but this stretching of short lines must cease, or we shall have a break.

It is now raining again; by the time it clears I expect to move forward with the Thirtieth and the artillery. Have ordered five companies of the Thirty-fourth to be here by Saturday, 4 p. m.

E. P. SCAMMON,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade
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3. Colonel Walter H. Jenifer, Eighth Virginia Cavalry.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF NEW RIVER,

Wytheville, Va., May 6, 1862.

GENERAL: I have the honor to submit my report of a skirmish with the enemy near Princeton, Va., on the 1st instant.

On April 30 it was reported to me at Rocky Gap that the enemy was advancing on Princeton from the direction of Raleigh. In consequence of this report I ordered out Lieutenant-Colonel Fitzhugh, with about 120 cavalry (dismounted) and some 70 or 80 militia, to meet the enemy and to detain him, if possible, until I could remove the few remaining stores from Princeton to Rocky Gap. I also ordered up the Forty-fifth Regiment (Colonel Peters) to the support of Colonel Fitzhugh; but before this regiment could reach Princeton the enemy had advanced so rapidly that, fearing Colonel Peters would be cut off, I ordered him back to his camp, and on returning his regiment was ambushed by the enemy and thrown into some confusion. Colonel Peters succeeded, however, in repulsing the enemy, and reached his camp without losing any of his men or property.

In order to enable me to save the stores and property at Princeton it became necessary to engage the enemy's advance column, which Colonel Fitzhugh did, inflicting considerable loss on the enemy. The fight was kept up for thirteen hours, and a distance of 22 miles was well contested by the small force under Colonel Fitzhugh.

During the engagement we lost 1 killed, 4 or 4 seriously wounded, and 8 or 9 slightly wounded. The wounded were all brought off safe from the field; the few who were seriously wounded were taken to houses near the field. The enemy's loss is supposed to be 35 in killed, wounded, and missing.

Colonel Fitzhugh and the officers under him deserve much credit for their gallant conduct during the fight. Colonel Fitzhugh managed his small command with much skill and judgment.

I evacuated Princeton just as the enemy entered it, having first fired the town. All my stores were saved except a few, which the scarcity of transportation prevented me from taking away. No arms or ammunition were destroyed.

After leaving Princeton i fell back in good order to Rocky Gap, at which place I remained some twenty hours. Having only 75 men with me, the remainder of my regiment being on distant duty, I considered it proper to fall back to Walker's Mountain, on the Wytheville road. Having previously ascertained the force of the enemy in Mercer County to be several thousand strong, and knowing that Colonel Peters, whose camp was at the mouth of Wolf Creek, had no artillery to use against the enemy should he make an advance on that line, I ordered him to fall back with his command to Walker's Mountain, a strong position on the Dublin road. The stores at Giles Court-House I had several weeks before ordered to be removed to Dublin. Nearly all of those stores except some flour, which fell into the hands of the enemy, were saved. The reported superior force of the enemy and the very small force under my command rendered it necessary for me to pursue the course I did. I am willing to receive the censure, as I assumed the responsibility, if I have saved any of our gallant soldiers from being captured by a largely superior force of the enemy.

I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. H. JENIFER,
Colonel, Commanding Department of New River.
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JUNE 8, 1862.-Skirmish at Muddy Creek, W. Va.

Report of Major John J. Hoffman, Second West Virginia Cavalry.

CAMP MEADOW BLUFF, W. VA., June 9, 1862.

COLONEL: In obedience to your order of the 8th I took with me Captains Powell, Dove, and Behan, of the Second Battalion Second Virginia Cavalry, and traveled in the direction of Alderson's ferry via Blue Sulphur.; When within about 2 1/2 miles from the ferry and 1 1/2 miles from the small village of Palestine I found a squad of 14 men, belonging to the Greenbrier and White's cavalry, dismounted and standing picket, under the command of First Lieutenant Hawver, of the Greenbrier cavalry. They retreated to the woods, and I pursued them through the woods and fields about 1 1/2 miles to Muddy Creek. Here 1 man (McClung) surrendered, and in crossing the creek we killed 2, who fell in the stream and floated down.

The creek was deep, the bottom covered with loose stone, and the current swift, and we were delayed some time in crossing.

After crossing we killed Lieutenant Harover, whose body we left in charge of one Baker (citizen), and captured 1 prisoner (Graves, from Lewisburg). We took two double-barreled shot-guns. The picket had left their horses across the river, at the ferry, with a guard. The river was too deep and rapid to ford, and having no boats we were unable to get at them.

There are no boats at this ferry, nor at any of the crossings above or below that I could hear of. I did not go to Haynes' Ferry, about 8 miles below, and a rough road. I learned that near Haynes' Ferry there was a road (very rough) leading on to Lick Creek, and from there across tot he Gauley road, near the top of Little Sewell. None of my command were hurt, and both officers and men are entitled to credit for the promptness and zeal with which they executed their orders. Two horses of Captain Powell's company died from fatigue. Four miles beyond Blue Sulphur there is a large quantity of hay, but no grain that I could find. From Blue Sulphur to the ferry the road, with the exception of a few slips, is tolerably good, and on this side the Springs there is a very large slip on the mountain side.

could not hear of any Confederate troops this side of the river, and heard that General Heth's forces were still at the Salt Springs, beyond Union.

Respectfully, yours,
J. J. HOFFMAN,
Major Second Battalion Second Virginia Cavalry.

Monday, October 05, 2009

They Were Privates

They were privates is a page about privates, they may have been taken prisoner, killed, wounded or did a heroic deed. I tried to list as many first names to better help you find your ancestor but in some cases it just wasn’t possible.

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Robert Craig, a private of the Fifth Missouri Cavalry, having been taken a prisoner and paroled has been again taken prisoner by the forces under my command without any evidence of his having been exchanged. Will you please inform me if you have any record of his having been exchanged?
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
TM. H. HOLMES.
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OFFICE C. S. MILITARY PRISONS, Richmond, Va., December 12, 1864.

GENTLEMAN: This is to inform you that you are held in close confinement in retaliation for the treatments received by Privates:

George P. Simms.
W. S. Burgess.
John Marr.
Thomas M. Campbell.

These men are now held in close confinement and irons by the order of your Government at Johnson's Island.
Your obedient servant,
T. P. TURNER.
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SANTA FE, N. MEX., March 12, 1862.
Colonel PAUL, Commanding Fort Union, N. Mex.

SIR: As commander of the troops of the Confederate States of America now occupying Santa Fe, N. Mex., I have the honor to inform you that I have taken as prisoners of war Privates James Kessler and George Flagg, U. S. Army.

In conformity to the general custom of the Government of the Confederate States these prisoners for the same number taken by the U. S. troops, and if it be in conformity with the rules of civilized warfare as contended by the United States Government I propose to exchange the prisoners taken and released on parole as above specified in the following manner, to wit: Privates James Kessler and George Flagg for Privates Andrew Long, William Perryman and William Cappers, privates of the C. S. Army, released on parole by you. I hereby return the transportation furnished our prisoners. You will please notify me by earliest opportunity when this arrangement can be effected.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN G. PHILLIPS.

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Charles Smith, a private of the Thirty-fourth Mississippi Regiment, a brother-in-law of Lieutenant Johns' clerk, notoriously a deserter, has been repeatedly in the conscript office without molestation. This fact can be proven by Hugh Winborne, C. Mason, and Hoppy Thompson, and other citizens of Holly Springs.
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W. A. Alcorn, a private of the rebel cavalry, surrendered himself as a prisoner of war, and gave information where his brother, R. J. Aleorn, also a private in the rebel service, could be captured, which capture was effected by Lieutenant Spring, commanding the cavalry detachment. Lieutenant Spring has been directed to turn over the prisoners, with one horse, saddle and bridle, and two revolvers, to the provost marshal at Helena.
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On March 14, in a skirmish around Raleigh and Silver Run, Morris S. Bailey, of Company D, was severely wounded in the leg.
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In Nov. of 1864, Allen Robertson, Company F, Thirty-third Missouri Volunteers, was in on a shooting of a prisoner by the name of Ben A. Berry.
Note. I believe he was of the 35th., and not of the 33rd.
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HDQRS. SIGNAL DETACHMENT, TENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Va., August 1, 1864.

CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of operations for the month ending July 31, 1864:

I would respectfully recommend for promotion to sergeant in the corps First Class Private A. J. Fowler, Signal Corps, U. S. Army, and to privates of the first class C. P. Hubbard and J. M. Lewin, both privates of the second class, for gallant and meritorious conduct under fire and general efficiency during this campaign.
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On May 2, 1863, at Snyder’s Hill, D. Houston, Company C, of Twenty-first Louisiana Infantry (heavy batteries), severely and dangerously wounded in the side.
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On May 24, 1862, near Savage Station, Private Win. H. H. Brown, of Company C, was killed by a 3-inch shell, which struck him in the head. Another private of the same company was wounded in the finger, and Private Henry Rohr, of Company D, was struck in the leg by a piece of shell.

Note. another report has Brown killed at Seven Pines, Va.. May 24, 1862.
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In a skirmish in July of 1862, Joseph Phillips, of the Old Dominion Dragoons, was among the first in the charge.
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I will also state that Samuel Icher, a private of the Thirty-seventh Illinois Volunteers, who has been on duty at my headquarters as an orderly, was captured and paroled at Harper's Ferry, but his name was not included in the lists furnished by either of the regiments (his own not being there). I would esteem it an especial favor if you will include his name among those to be exchanged.

JULIUS WHITE, Brigadier-General, U. S. Volunteers.

Name ICHER, SAMUEL, Rank Private, Company A., Unit 37 ILL., US INF, Residence PRE-EMPTION, MERCER CO, ILL., Age 26, Height 5' 8 ½, Hair LIGHT, Eyes BROWN, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation BOOK MAKER, Nativity PA., Joined When AUG 14, 1861, Joined Where ROCK ISLAND, ILL., Period 3 YRS, Muster In SEP 18, 186,1 Muster In Where CHICAGO, ILL., Remarks DISCHARGED FEB 10, 1863 ON SURG CERT OF DISABILITY.
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HEADQUARTERS CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE BATTERY,
In the Field, near Decatur, Ga., July 26, 1864.

SIR: In obedience to orders received from headquarters Second Brigade, Fourth Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, I have the honor to report the following as the part taken by two sections of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery under my command on the afternoon of the 22nd instant:

I cannot forbear to speak of Private Thomas A. McClelland, who lost his left arm and manifested an enthusiasm and bravery that was truly surprising in a young lad of nineteen. When spoken to in regard to the loss of his arm he replied that his only regrets were that our forces were obliged to fall back.

TRUMBULL D. GRIFFIN,
Lieutenant, Commanding Detachment.
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January 26, 1865.

Harvey M. McConkey, Thomas Clark, and Lewis W. Mann, of Company D, First Cavalry California Volunteers. In this affair 7 Indians were killed. The party not being strong enough to continue the fight returned to Fort Craig on the 30th instant.
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This day the brigade lost one man, a forager, in a skirmish at Fayetteville, Francis P. Imhoff, private, Company B, One hundred and twenty-seventh Illinois, killed in a skirmish. March 12, 1865.

Name IMHOFF, FRANCIS P, Rank Private, Company B., Unit 127 ILL., US INF, Residence COOK CO, ILL., Age 19, Height 5' 7, Hair DARK, Eyes GRAY, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Joined When AUG 15, 1862, Joined Where CHICAGO, ILL., Period 3 YRS, Muster In SEP 5, 1862, Muster In Where CHICAGO, ILL., Remarks KILLED IN SKIRMISH WHILE ON FORAGE DUTY MAR 11, 1865 AT FAYETTEVILLE N. C.
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May 13, 1862.

Frank Dolan, of the Forty-eighth Mississippi, who repeatedly brought in ammunition under this dreadful fire. As an instance of the terrible nature of the fire, trees 22 inches in diameter were hewn to splinters and felled by the musketry.
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The campaign of the Army of the Potomac, from the Rapidan to Petersburg.

O'Donnell, Ninety-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers, was pinned to the parapet, but was rescued by his comrades.

Note. This could have been Dominick Co. F., John Co. F, or James Co. K.
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1864.

The men being weary, I allowed them to rest until 4 o'clock this morning, when I commenced operations, and at sundown this evening M. A. Moore, a private of my company, acting engineer, reports the battery nearly completed; it is about 100 feet long, including the curtins on each end, and 30 feet deep. W. E. Fripp, another private of the scouts, has already constructed four Quaker guns with carriages, ready for mounting. They will be painted, &c.
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List of enlisted men who distinguished themselves at the battle of the Chickamauga, September 19 and 20, 1863.

Eighteenth Tennessee.-Private John L. Dismukes, Company B and Private H. C. Murphy, Company E. On Sunday morning, September 20, when the brigade was order forward and forced to fall back by a most galling fire from the enemy's artillery, Private John L. Dismukes continued to advance some 100 yards to a house within 50 yards of the enemy's guns, and fired at the gunners until the next brigade came up. The house in the meantime was pierced by a number of shells, and the roof torn off, and E. D. Moore, a private of the same company, who accompanied them, fell mortally wounded, pierced by four balls.

Twenty-sixth Tennessee, Private J. E. F. Rice, Company C; Private George W. Jones, Company D.

Forty-fifth Tennessee, Private George Lenoir, Company G; Private J. P. Hale, Company D.

Thirty-second Tennessee.-Private J. W. Ellis, Company A.

Twentieth Tennessee, Private Balie P. Harrison, Company F.

Fifteenth and Thirty-seventh Tennessee, Private Eli Flemming, Company B; Private W. B. Lee, Company C; Private J. S. Lee, Company C; Private J. Coon, Company C; Private John McConkey, Company G; Private Elbert M. Snipes, Company K.

Eighteenth Alabama Regiment, Private J. Jones, Company F; Private Tomas F. Hughston, Company K.

Thirty-eighth Alabama, Privates J. P. Seabrook, Company I, and Calloway Johnson, Company E.
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The enemy's land batteries directed their fire chiefly at the southwest angle, which suffered seriously. The flag-staff was shot away twice, and Private R. J. Swain, of Company F, Twelfth Georgia Battalion, helped to replace it back up.
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Here we were informed that Lee's army had escaped over the Potomac, and we were ordered home ; marched to Frederick, Md. The march was very ratiguing, and Christian Hemming, a private of the Twenty-eight, died form exhaustion . July 15, 1863.
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BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE.

Alabama.

Third Regiment of Infantry, Private C. D. Rouse, Co. H.

Fifth Regiment of Infantry, Private W. P. Stokes, Co. A., Private John Summers, Co. B., Private F. M. Burnett, Co. C., Private N. S. Franklin, Co. G., Private R. L. Franklin, Co. H., Private H. J. Robertson, Co. I.

Sixth Regiment of Infantry, Private Mathew Benton, Co. A., Private W. H. Digby, Co. C.
Private H. H. Moore, Co. D., Private H. L. Jones, Co. G., Private James W. Evans, Co. I.,
Private H. I. Price, Co. K., Private D. W. Moorer, Co. M.

Twelfth Regiment of Infantry, Private Louis Dondero, Co. A., Private R. W. May, Co. B., Private J. E. Bailey, Co. D., Private C. H. Hunter, Co. E., Private P. W. Chappell, Co. F., Private R. B. Mitchell, Co. G., Private W. S. Brown, Co. H.

Twenty-sixth Regiment of Infantry, Private L. Walters, Co. A., Private Jos. H. Bounds, Co. B., Private J. C. Pennington, Co. D., Private Jos. Munsel, Co. E., Private James H. Dowdle, Co. F., Private D. H. Spraddle, Co. H. Private B. F. Smith, Co. K.

Georgia.

Fourth Regiment of Infantry, Private* W. Sparks, Co. A.

Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry, Private* Daniel Kennington, Co. B., Private* James F. D. Thaxton, Co. I., Private James M. Brock, Co. K.

Twelfth Regiment of Infantry, Private J. L. Batts, Co. A., Private Abel James, Co. B., Private S. M. Beavers, Co. C., Private W. W. Forrister, Co. D., Private R. J. Orr, Co. E., Private James N. Bullard, Co. G. Private Archibald McDonald, Co. H.

Thirty-fifth Regiment of Infantry, Private A. S. W. Bass, Co. B., Private Rolla Willingham, Co. D., Private D. P. White, Co. E., Private R. D. B. Holt, Co. F., Private W. E. Moore, Co. G., Private Absalom Martin, Co. H., Private Lewis [J.] Millican, Co. I., Private D. M. Pearce, Co. K.

Forty-fourth Regiment of Infantry, Private* James Fambrough, Co. C., Private* James A. McNatt, Co. F.

Forty-fifth Regiment of Infantry, Private* John D. Pate, Co. A., Private John H. King, Co. C., Private James M. Lawrence, Co. E., Private James P. Green, Co. F., Private John S. Bonner, Co. G., Private H. W. Dent, Co. H., Private W. W. Wilson, Co. I., Private M. H. Fitzpatrick, Co. K.

Forty-ninth Regiment of Infantry, Private Lewis White, Co. B., Private Joseph Bell, Co. H., Private F. B. Poole, Co. I., Private* James Taylor, Co. K.

*Killed in action.
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The march from the Missouri River to the Canadian, a distance of 450 miles.
Report of Colonel W. C. Quantrill, Confederate service.


October 6, 1863, private Thomas Hill, killed.
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Battery H, Fifth U. S. Artillery.

Killed, December 1862 or January 1863.

Privates Thomas Burns, James F. Mohr, Michael McGrath, and Benjamin F. Burgess.
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Eighth Massachusetts Battery, of the battle of Antietam.

This position I held until my ammunition was exhausted. I then limbered to the rear and left the field for more ammunition, carrying with me one private, William H. Callinton, wounded in the knee.

John N. Coffin, commanding
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Major Hiram B. Crosby, Twenty-first Connecticut Infantry.

The casualties are as follows: Company K, killed, Private Alfred J. Freeman; Company A, wounded, Private Hiram C. Loomis; Company K, Private Lyndes C. Bushnell.
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Adams Run, S. C., June 11, 1862.

On the night of the 7th instant, on a reconnaissance, Captain Jenkins, of the Rebel Troop, shot and captured Private Patrick hayes, of the First Massachusetts Cavalry. He refused to halt. When captured Jenkins shot him through. Attempting still to escape, his horse was immediately shot and the prisoner secured and brought to camp. He Jenkins that Brigadier General Robert Williams, formerly of the U. S. Dragoons, commanded on James Island.

They Fought In Mexico.

These men were nominated for promotions for their conduct in battle.

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Brevet Brigadier-General Bennet Riley to be brigadier-general by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Cerro Gordo, to date from the 18th day of April, 1847, and to supersede his promotion to be brigadier-general by brevet, dating from the 20th of August, 1847.

Captain Edmund B. Alexander, 3d Infantry, has been promoted to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Cerro Gordo, and lieutenant-colonel by brevet for like conduct in the battle of Chapultepec. I recommend that his second brevet, that of lieutenant-colonel, be made to apply to the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, in which he was most particularly distinguished, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

Major John L. Gar?ner, 4th Artillery, has been promoted to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Contreras. I recommend that this brevet be made to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, in which he commanded his regiment, to date from the 18th of April, 1847, and that he be nominated to be colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Contreras, Mexico, to date from the 20th August, 1847.

Captain Francis Taylor, 1st Artillery, has been promoted to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Churubusco, and lieutenant-colonel by brevet for like conduct in the battle of Chapultepec. I recommend that the brevet of major be made to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, to date from the 18th April, 1847, and that the brevet of lieutenant-colonel be made to apply to the battle of Churubusco, to date from the 20th August, 1847.

First Lieutenant John F. Reynolds, 3d Artillery, has been promoted to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Buena Vista. I recommend that this brevet be made to apply to the battles of Monterey, Mexico, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 23d of September, 1846, and that he be nominated to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Buena Vista, Mexico, to date from the 23d of February, 1847.

First Lieutenant Earl Van Dorn, 7th Infantry, has been promoted to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco. He served with distinction in the battle of Cerro Gordo, and I recommend that his brevet of captain be made to apply to that battle, to date from the 18th of April, 1847. I also recommend that he be nominated to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th August, 1847.

First Lieutenant Roswell S. Ripley, 2d Artillery, has been promoted to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec. I recommend that this brevet be made to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, Mexico, to date from the 18th of April, 1847.

First Lieutenant Zealous B. Tower, Engineers, has been promoted to be first lieutenant by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Cerro Gordo, and major by brevet for like conduct in the battle of Chapultepec. As the grade of this last brevet is the result of an error in the nomination, I recommend that the brevet of major be changed to that of captain.

Second Lieutenant Lorimer Graham, 10th Infantry, has been promoted to be 1st lieutenant by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Churubusco. I recommend that this brevet be made to apply to the affair with the enemy at Mil Flores, Mexico, to date from the 13th of August, 1847, and theft he be nominated to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Churubusco, Mexico, to date from the 20th August, 1847.

Major Carlos A. Waite, 8th Infantry, who has been promoted to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, to date from the 8th September, 1847. He is reported by his commanding general as eminently distinguished in that battle.

Captain Lewis S Craig, 3d Infantry, who has been promoted to be major by brevet for the battle of Monterey, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct, in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, Mexico, in the last of which he was severely wounded, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

Captain Martin Burke, 3d Artillery, who has been promoted to be major by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, in which he is reported as eminently distinguished at the head of his regiment, to date from the 8th of September, 1847.

Captain James V. Bomford, 8th Infantry, who has been promoted to be major by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

Captain William Hoffman, 6th Infantry, who has been promoted to be major by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, to date from the 8th of September, 1847.

Captain Isaac V. D. Reeve, 8th Infantry, who has been promoted to be major by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Roy, Mexico, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

First Lieutenant James Longstreet, 8th Infantry, who has been promoted to be captain by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, in which he was particularly distinguished, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

First Lieutenant John J. Peck, 2d Artillery, who has been promoted to be captain by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Moline del Rey, Mexico, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

First Lieutenant Lewis A. Armistead, 6th Infantry, who has been promoted to be captain by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

Second Lieutenant Edmund K. Smith, 7th Infantry, who has been promoted to be 1st lieutenant by brevet for the battle of Cerro Gordo, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Contreras, Mexico, where he won distinction at the head of his company, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

Second Lieutenant George B. McClellan, Engineers, who has been promoted to be first lieutenant by brevet for the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

Second Lieutenant John G. Foster, Engineers, who has been promoted to be 1st lieutenant by brevet for the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 8th of September, 1847.

Second Lieutenant Edmund L. F. Hardcastle, Topographical Engineers, who has been promoted to be 1st lieutenant by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Moline del Rey, Mexico, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 8th September, 1847

First Lieutenant Henry W. Halleck, Engineers, to be captain by brevet for gallant conduct in affairs with the enemy on the 19th and 20th of November, 1847, and for meritorious services in California, to date from the 1st of May, 1847.

Captain James G. Martin, assistant quarter master, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, Mexico, in the last of which actions he was severely wounded, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

Second Lieutenant Joseph H. Potter, 7th Infantry, to be 1st lieutenant by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Monterey, Mexico, in which he was severely wounded, to take effect from the 23d September, 1846.

Captain George W. Hughes, Topographical Engineers, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Cerro Gordo, Mexico to date from the 18th April, 1847.

List of officers for brevet promotion for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Cerro Gordo, Mexico, to rank from the 18th of April, 1847:

Captain William P. Bainbridge, 4th Artillery, to be major by brevet.

First Lieutenant George Sykes, 3d Infantry, to be captain by brevet.

First Lieutenant Seth Williams, 1st Artillery, to be captain by brevet

List of officers for brevet promotion for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, Mexico, to rank from the 20th of August, 1847:

First Lieutenant Francis Woodbridge, 2d Artillery, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant Truman Seymour, 1st Artillery, to be captain by brevet.

Second Lieutenant Simon B. Buckner, 6th Infantry, to be first lieutenant by brevet.

List of officers for brevet promotion for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, to rank from the 8th of September, 1847:

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Lee, major 4th Infantry, to be colonel by brevet.

Brevet Major William Chapman, captain 5th Infantry, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet.

Brevet Major Horace Brooks, captain 2d Artillery, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet.

Brevet Captain Francis Woodbridge, 2d Artillery, to be major by brevet.

First Lieutenant John Beardsley, 8th Infantry, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant Frederick T. Dent, 5th Infantry, to be captain by brevet.

Second Lieutenant Ulysses Grant, since first lieutenant 4th Infantry, to be first lieutenant by brevet.

Second Lieutenant Edmund Russell, 4th Infantry, to be first lieutenant by brevet.

Second Lieutenant Edwin S. Howe, 6th Infantry, to be first lieutenant by brevet.

List of officers for brevet promotion for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, Mexico, to date from the 13th of September, 1847:

Brevet Major Jacob B. Backinstos, captain of Rifles, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet.


Brevet Major David Ruggles, captain 5th Infantry, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet,

Brevet Major Henry L. Scott, captain 4th Infantry. to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet.

Brevet Captain Roswell S. Ripley, 1st lieutenant 2d Artillery, to be major by brevet.

Brevet Captain John Sedgwick, 1st lieutenant 2d Artillery, to be major by brevet.

Brevet Captain Thomas Williams, 1st lieutenant 4th Artillery, to be major by brevet.

Brevet Captain Pinkney Lugenbeel, 1st lieutenant 5th infantry, to be major by brevet.

Brevet Captain Thomas J. Jackson, 1st lieutenant 1st Artillery, to be major by brevet.

Brevet Captain Granville O. Haller, 4th Infantry, to be major by brevet.

Brevet Captain Fitz-John Porter, 1st lieutenant 4th Artillery, to be major by brevet.

First Lieutenant Henry M. Judah, 4th infantry, to be captain by brevet.

First Lieutenant Marcus D. L. Simpson, 2d Artillery, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant Ralph W. Kirkham, 2d lieutenant 6th Infantry, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant Charles P. Stone, Ordnance, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant John P. Hatch, 2d lieutenant Rifles, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant George B. McClellan, 2d lieutenant Engineers, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant Maurice Maloney, 4th Infantry, to be captain by brevet.

List of officers for brevet promotion for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Santa Cruz de Rosales, Mexico, to rank from the 16th of March, 1848:

Major Benjamin L. Beall, 1st Dragoons, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet.

Captain William N. Grier, 1st Dragoons, to be major by brevet.

First Lieutenant William E. Prince, 1st Infantry, to be captain by brevet.

First Lieutenant John Love, 1st Dragoons, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant Oliver H. Perry, 2d lieutenant 1st Dragoons, to be captain by brevet.

First Lieutenant Alexander B. Dyer, Ordnance, to be captain by brevet.

Second Lieutenant John Adams, 1st Dragoons, to be first lieutenant by brevet.

First Lieutenant Henry Little, since captain 7th Infantry, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Monterey, Mexico, to rank from the 23d of September, 1846.

Brevet Major Joseph H. Eaton, captain 3d Infantry, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Buena Vista, Mexico, to rank from the 23d February, 1847.

Major Philip St. George Cooke, 2d Dragoons, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for meritorious conduct in California, to rank from the 20th of February, 1847.

Major Albert G. Bennett, Pay Department, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in an affair with the guerrilleros at the National Bridge, Mexico, in which he contributed in saving a large amount of Government specie from falling into the hands of the enemy, to date from the 11th June, 1847.

Captain Charles Ruff, Rifles, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the affair at San Juan de los Llanos, Mexico, to date from the 1st of August, 1847.

First Lieutenant John G. Walker, Rifles, to be captain by brevet, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the affair at San Juan de los Llanos, to date from the 1st of August, 1847.

Captain George A. H. Blake, 2d Dragoons, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the affair at San Augustine, Mexico, to date from the 17th of August, 1847.

Brevet Major Benjamin S. Roberts, captain of Rifles, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the actions with the enemy at Matamoras, November 23d, and at the Pass of Galaxara, Mexico, November 24, 1847, to rank from the 24th November, 1847.

The brevet of lieutenant-colonel conferred upon Captain Benjamin Huger, ordnance, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Molino del Rey, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

The brevet of lieutenant-colonel conferred upon Captain Thompson Morris, since major 1st Infantry, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

The brevet of major conferred upon Captain George Naumon, 1st Artillery, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 18th of April, 1847; and the same officer to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

The brevet of major conferred upon Captain Joseph R. Smith, 2d Infantry, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 18th of April, 1847; and the same officer to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

The brevet of major conferred upon Captain Richard B. Scriven, 8th Infantry, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Monterey, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 23d September, 1846; and the same officer to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

The brevet of major conferred upon Captain Abraham C. Myers, assistant quartermaster, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, in which he was distinguished, to date the 9th of May, 1846.

The brevet of major conferred upon Captain Joseph Hooker, assistant adjutant-general, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the affair at the National Bridge, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 11th June, 1847; and the same officer to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from 13th September, 1847.

The brevet of major conferred upon Captain Andrew Porter, Rifles, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 20th of August, 1847; and the same officer to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th of September, 1847.

The brevet of captain conferred upon 1st Lieutenant John F. Rowland, since captain 2d Artillery, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Monterey, to be changed so as to apply to the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 9th of May, 1846; and the same officer to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Monterey, to date from the 23d September, 1846.

The brevet of captain conferred upon 1st Lieutenant W. H. French, since captain 1st Artillery, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, to date from the 18th April, 1847; and the same officer to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th August, 1847.

The brevet of captain conferred upon 1st Lieutenant Richard P. Hammond, 3d Artillery, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 18th of April, 1847; and the same officer to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

The brevet of captain conferred upon 1st Lieutenant Zealous B. Tower, of Engineers, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 20th of August, 1847; and the same officer to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th September, 1847.

The brevet of captain conferred upon Second Lieutenant Gustavus W. Smith, of Engineers, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Contreras, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

The brevet of first lieutenant conferred upon Second Lieutenant Frederick Steel, since first lieutenant 2d Infantry, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Contreras, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 20th of August, 1847; and the same officer to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th September, 1847.

The brevet of first lieutenant conferred upon 2d Lieutenant Barnard E. Bee, 3d Infantry, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 18th of April, 1847; and the same officer to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th of September, 1847.

The brevet of first lieutenant conferred upon 2d Lieutenant James Stuart, Rifles, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 20th of August, 1847; and the same officer to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th September, 1847.

The following names were left off the former lists and are now stated.

Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Stainford, 8th Infantry, to be colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Monterey, to date from 23d September, 1846.

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Justin Dimick, captain 1st Artillery, to be colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th September, 1847.

Brevet Major Richard D. A. Wade, captain 3d Artillery, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

Major Andrew J. Coffee, Pay Department, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Buena Vista, to date from the 23d February, 1847.

Captain Hamilton W. Merrill, 2d Dragoons, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, to date from 8th September, 1847.

Captain Samuel C. Ridgely, 4th Artillery, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

Captain John C. Henshaw, 7th Infantry, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

Captain Albert Lowry, Quartermaster's Department, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the affair at Madelin, to date from the 25th of March, 1847.

Captain Oliver L. Shepherd, 3d Infantry, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th of September, 1847.

Brevet Captain Theodore T. S. Laidley, 1st lieutenant of Ordnance, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the defense of Puebla, to date from the 12th of October, 1847.

First Lieutenant William B. Blair, 2d Artillery, to be first lieutenant by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Cerro Gordo, to date from the 18th of April, 1847.

Brevet First Lieutenant Charles G. Merchant, 2d lieutenant 8th Infantry, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th of September, 1847.

Brevet First Lieutenant James G. S. Snelling, 2d lieutenant, 8th Infantry, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, to date from the 8th of September, 1847.

Brevet First Lieutenant Gordon Granger, 2d lieutenant Rifles, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th of September, 1847.

Second Lieutenant William K. Van Bokkelin, 7th Infantry, to be first lieutenant by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct at the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

Second Lieutenant James M. Haws, 2d Dragoons, to be first lieutenant by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the affair at San Juan de los Llanos, to date from the 1st of August, 1847.

The brevet of brigadier-general conferred upon Colonel Newman S. Clarke, 6th Infantry, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the siege of Vera Cruz, to date from the 29th March, 1847.


The brevet of major conferred upon Captain Daniel T. Chandler, 3d Infantry, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Monterey, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 23d of September, 1846; and the same officer to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th of August, 1847

The brevet of first lieutenant conferred upon Second Lieutenant Robert M. Morris, Rifles, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Contreras, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 20th August, 1847; and the same officer to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th of September, 1847.

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel William Turnbull, major Topographical Engineers, to be colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th of September, 1847.

Brevet Major John B. Grayson, captain Commissary Department, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th September, 1847.

Sunday, October 04, 2009

The 58th., Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry.

The following men were of the 58th., regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company K., they were sentence in a court martial on the charged of mutiny on January 19, 1865, The sentence was later set aside and they were all restored in all respects to the same rights and privileges to which they would have been entitled if the proceeding findings, and sentence had not been rendered.

Joseph Briggs, sergeant.

Name BRIGGS, JOSEPH, Rank Private, Company K, Unit 58 ILL., US INF., Residence ROCK ISLAND CO, ILL., Age 18, Height 5' 6, Hair DARK, Eyes BLUE, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity BELGIUM, Joined When NOV 12, 1861, Joined Where ROCK ISLAND, ILL., Period 3 YRS, Muster In DEC 31, 1861, Muster In Where CAMP DOUGLAS, ILL, Remarks MUSTERED OUT & DISHONORABLY DISCHARGED (AS SERGEANT) TO DATE APR 19, 1865 BY SENTENCE OF COURT MARTIAL.

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Silas B. Harrington, corporal.

Name HARRINGTON, SILAS B, Rank Private, Company K, Unit 58 ILL., US INF., Residence ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND CO, ILL., Age 32, Height 5' 8, Hair DARK, Eyes BLACK, Complexion DARK, Marital Status MARRIED, Occupation LAWYER, Nativity New York, Joined When DEC 19, 1861, Joined Where ROCK ISLAND, ILL., Period 3 YRS, Muster In DEC 31, 1861, Muster In Where CAMP DOUGLAS, ILL., Remarks MUSTERED OUT & DISHONORABLY DISCHARGED TO DATE APR 19, 1865 BY SENTENCE OF COURT MARTIAL.
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Peter Redmond, corporal.

He is on the National Park Service, but not on The Illinois Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database, no record found.
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Peter Hanley, private.

He is not on the National Park Service, nor on The Illinois Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database, no record found.
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Alexander Valley, private.

He is not on the National Park Service, nor on The Illinois Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database, no record found.
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Michael Murphy, private.

Name MURPHY, MICHAEL, Rank Private, Company K, Unit 58 ILL., US INF., Residence ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND CO, ILL., Age 30, Height 5' 7, Hair DARK, Eyes BLUE, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation LABORER, Nativity IRELAND, Joined When OCT 3, 1861, Joined Where ROCK ISLAND, ILL., Period 3 YRS, Muster In DEC 31, 1861, Muster In Where CAMP DOUGLAS, ILL. Remarks MUSTERED OUT & DISHONORABLY DISCHARGED TO DATE APR 19, 1865 BY SENTENCE OF COURT MARTIAL.
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Owen Cahill, private.

Name CAHILL, OWEN, Rank Private, Company K, Unit 58 ILL., US INF., Residence ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND CO, ILL., Age 34, Height 5' 8, Hair LIGHT, Eyes BLUE, Complexion LIGHT, Marital Status MARRIED, Occupation LABORER, Nativity IRELAND, Joined When OCT 14, 1861, Joined Where ROCK ISLAND, ILL., Period 3 YRS, Muster In DEC 31, 1861, Muster In Where CAMP DOUGLAS, ILL.
Note. One record states he was court martial April 19, 1864, another record states he was mustered out on December 30, 1864?
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William McNech, private.

He is not on the National Park Service, nor on The Illinois Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database, no record found.
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George Wilson, private.

Name WILSON, GEORGE, Rank Private, Company K, Unit 58 ILL., US INF., Residence ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND CO, ILL., Age 22, Height 5' 8, Hair DARK, Eyes BLACK, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation FARMER, Nativity CRAWFORDSVILLE, MONTGOMERY CO, IN., Joined When JAN 1, 1862. Remarks MUSTERED OUT & DISHONORABLY DISCHARGED TO DATE APR 19, 1865 BY SENTENCE OF COURT MARTIAL.
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Samuel O’Neal, private.

He is not on the National Park Service, nor on The Illinois Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database, no record found.
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Henry F. Errett, private.

Name ERRETT, HENRY F, Rank Sergeant, Company K, Unit 58 ILL., US INF., Residence ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND CO, ILL., Age 21, Height 5' 9, Hair BLACK, Eyes BLUE, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation CARPENTER, Nativity PITTSBURG, ALLEGHANY CO, PA., Joined When OCT 10, 1861, Joined Where ROCK ISLAND, ILL., Period 3 YRS, Muster In DEC 31, 1861, Muster In Where CAMP DOUGLAS, ILL. Remarks MUSTERED OUT & DISHONORABLY DISCHARGED TO DATE APR 19, 1865 BY SENTENCE OF COURT MARTIAL.
Note. One record states he was a private another record says sergeant?
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John Dunne or Dunn, private.

Name DUNN, JOHN, Rank Private, Company K, Unit 58 ILL., US INF, Residence ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND CO, ILL., Age 31, Height 5' 7, Hair DARK, Eyes BLUE, Complexion DARK, Marital Status SINGLE, Occupation LABORER, Nativity IRELAND, Joined When OCT 25, 1861, Joined Where ROCK ISLAND, ILL., Period 3 YRS, Muster In DEC 31, 1861, Muster In Where CAMP DOUGLAS, ILL. Remarks MUSTERED OUT & DISHONORABLY DISCHARGED TO DATE APR 19, 1865 BY SENTENCE OF COURT MARTIAL.