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July 3, 1865
Discharged, June 6, 1865. Disability. Killed in Battle near Pulaski, Tenn., December 21 1861. Sent to Hospital, Nashville, Tenn., December 5, 1861. Dled November 16, 1866, Detroit, Mich. Joined the Battery October 26, 1861. Joined the Battery December 11, 1861. Sent to Hospital. Columbia, Tenn., May 1, 1861. Reported for duty July 16. 1561.
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Recruits Chicago Board of Trade Battery-Continued.
NAME AND RANK.
RESIDENCE.
Date of Enlistment.
Date of Promotiont.
Date of Muster Out.
REMARKS
RECRUITS.
Eames, Charles O.
Chicago, IN.
16
Feb. 25. 1861
July 3. 1865
Fowler. Charles F. Gates, Thomas J. Gitchel, David
Chicago. ..
25
Oct. 4. 1861
July 3. 1885
New Milford,
Sept. 26. 1561
July 3. 1865 July 20. 1865
Guckenhelnter, Geo.
Chicago, ..
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Feb. 2, 1861
July 3, 1865
Wounded In Battle Decatur, Ga., July 22. 1861: sent to hospital. Reported for duty November 20, 1864.
Garritson. Devk H.
Grey, James H.
Chicago, ..
31
Feb. 12, 1861
Holmes, Michael
Chicago.
39
Dec. 29, 1863
July 3, 1865
Hand, George B. Hanson, Thomas
Chicago,
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Oct. 6, 1861
July 13, 1865 June 14. 1565
Hall, Andrew J.
Chicago,
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Oct. 6. 1861
May 23. 1865
Ingersoll, Oscar S. Ives, James
Cineago,
29
July 3, 1865
Johnson, Win. H. Johnston, Robert Jackson, Wm. IL.
Chicago,
31
Mar. 10, 1863
July 3, 1865
Hanover ..
25
Dec. 22, 1861
July 3, 1865
Detalled with Captain 1. P. W. Neal, A. Q. M !. Cavalry Corps, Nashville, Tenn., S. O. No. 13. Headquarters Cavalry Department 1865.
Chicago, ..
23
Mar. 12, 1563
July 3, 1865
Kinger, Charles C. Kelsey, John
Dec. 10, 1863
July 3, 1865
Koehler, Willlant
Chicago,
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26
Feb. 23. 1861
July 3. 1865
Kent. Franets
Chicago,
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19
Sept. 27, 1861
July 3, 1865
Klely. Edward
Chicago.
Dec. 12, 1853
Joined the Battery October 26, 1861. Joined the Battery October 21. 1801. Trans ferred to 45th Mols Infantry October 3. 1861. Forwarded to Regiment February 12 1865.
Keating. Robert Ivaming, Edward
Chicago. Spring Bay.
18
Dec. 9, 1863 Jan. 1, 1865
July 3. 1865
Sent to Hospital, Big Shanty, Ga., June 28, 1861. Reported for duty September 21, 1861. Joined the Battery December 10, 1801. Joined the Battery October 26. 1861. Joined the Battery June 9, 1865. Muster out to date June 30. 1865.
Joined the Battery October 26, 1561. Trans. ferred to Company A. Ist Illinois Light .\r illery, June 5. 1865. Died in Joe Holt General Hospital, Jefferson ville, Ind., January 1. 1565.
Taken prisoner June 13, IS61.
Joined the Battery October 28, laft.
Chicago,
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Sept. 27, 1861 Sept. 26, 1861
July 3. 1865
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31
Jan. 11, 1864
Chicago,
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Joined the Battery June 9. 1865.
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Chicago,
Dec. 8, 1861
Recruits Chicago Board of Trade Battery-Continued.
NAME AND RANK.
RESIDENCE.
AAre.
Date of Enlistment.
Date of Promotion.
Date of Muster Out.
REMARKS.
RECRUITS.
Loschka, August Lewis, Alexander Lanahan, Jeremiah
Chicago. Chicago.
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32
Feb. 15. 1861 Mar. 7. 6863
July 3. 1865 July 3, 1865
Chicago,
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Sept. 29. 1861
July 11. 1865
Lynch, Michael
Springfield "
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Aug. 26. 1861 Jan. 16, 1861
Nov. 6, 1865
Lynch, Martin T.
Chicago,
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23
Dec. 23, 1563
July 3, 1865
Leary, Michael
Chicago
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Oct. 1. 1861
July 3, 1865
McLean, John C. MeGrath, John 1.
Chicago,
28
Oct. 1. 184
July 3, 1865
Sent to Hospital, February 1, 1865. Reported for duty June 9, 1865.
Merrill, Albert McConnelong, JJno. M. or John McConloe MeGhee. Don B.
Chicago, Chicago,
18
Jan. 25. 1864
July 3, 1865 July 20, 1865
Jolued the Battery June 9, 1865. Muster out to date June 30, 1865.
Joined the Battery June 9, 1865.
Mescall, Willjam J.
Orland.
2.1
Dec. 22. 1561
July 3, 1865
McMhm, Robert
Chicago,
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Sept 26. 1861
Maiu, David M.
Chicago,
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Oct. 6, 1861
MeNally, James
Chicago,
Chicago,
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()(1. 6, 1861
Otery or Olney, Win. Peckham, Stas C.
Chicago.
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22
Mar. 12. 1863
May 23, 1865 July 3. 1865
Philaber, Henry T. Payne, Ormanso S. Pontus, Albert C.
Chicago,
20
Dec. 23. 1863
Chicago,
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Jan. 4, 1861
CHIdeago.
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Mar. 12, 1853
Probst, Henry C. L.
Joined the Battery October 22. 1564. Trans ferred to 15th Unois Infantry, September 22. 1861. Forwarded to regiment February 12 1865.
Powell, John Richards, Charles
Chicago, Chicago,
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July 11, 1865
Ragan, William M.
Chleago,
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17
Jan. 5, 1861
July 3, 1865
Joined the Battery June 9, 1865. Muster out to date June 30. 1865. Sent to Hospital June 28, 1861. Reported for anty December 13, 1861.
Reed, James T.
Chicago,
Sept. 20, 1861
Died at Joliet, IL., January 18, 1899. Johned The Battery June 9, 1865. Luster off to date June 30. 1863. .
To date June 30, 1865.
Linn, George
Chicago,
Wanconda,
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25
Oc1. 3. 1861
Oct. 13. 1861
Chicago
21
Ocl. 1, 1864
July 3, 1865
Oct. 4, 1864
. Wounded In Battle Noonday Creek, Ga., June 20, 1861. Wounded in Battle. Wounded in Battle. Discharged, Surgeon's Ky., July 13, 1863. certificate Louisville.
Feb. 18, 1864 Aug. 1, 1861
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Recruits Chicago Board of Trade Battery-Continued.
NAME AND RANK.
RESIDENCE.
Age.
Date of Enlistment.
Date of Promotion.
Date of Muster Out.
REMARKS.
RECRUITS.
Smith, Christian Sheeks, Wells W.
Chleago, Chleago,
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26
Mar. 14, 1863 Oct. 3, 1861
July 3, 1865 July 11, 1865
Stresseman, Gustave
Chleago, Chicago
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32
Jan. 5, 1861
July 3, 1865 June 16, 1865
Sent to Hospital, Waterloo, Ala., February 27, 1865.
Selley, Tolman
Chicago, ..
22
Ort. 1, 1861
July 3, 1865
Smith, Alexander
Hanover,
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18
Dec. 29, 1864
July 3, 1865
Simpson, William
Elk Grove,
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12
Sept. 30, 1864
July 3, 1865
Steiger, Franels
Cicero.
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20
Sept. 27, 1861
July 3, 1865
Schommer, Lambert Tanso, George
Schaumburg. Chicago,
Oct. 3, 1861
July 11, 1865
Joined the Battery June 9, 1865. Muster out to date June 30, 1865.
Chleago,
25
Oct. 20, 1864
July 3, 1865
Chicago,
20
Oct. 5, 1561
July 3, 1865
Chicago,
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18
Oct. 5, 1861
July 3, 1865
Chicago.
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20
Oct. 6. 1561
July 3, 1865
Chleago,
37
Feb. 10, 1864
Wounded In Battle Lovejoy, Ga., August 20. 1864; sent to hospital. Absent at muster out of Battery.
Wire, Henry C. White, George T.
Chicago, Jacksonville.
Oct. 27, 1863
Palatine, ..
Jan. 3, 1865
Wilson, Thomas Wells, Richard T.
Elk Grove,
Jan. 3, 1865
Wilson, Peter
Chicago,
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Feb. 6, 1801
Wood, Dennis
Hyde Park, ..
Sept. 22, 1861
DETAILED MEN. Campbell, James M.
Troy, O.
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Aug. 12, 1862
July 3, 1865
Detalled as Artificer from Company K. 102nd Ohlo V. Infantry, December 2, 1862.
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Joined the Battery January 21. 1865. Muster out to date June 30, 1805.
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Feb. 2, 1864
Stone, James
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Joined the Battery June 9, 1865. Joined the Battery December 10, 1861. Joined the Battery October 26, 1861.
Jan. 1, 1865
May 29, 1865
Wilson, Charles Wilson, Samnel O. Wilson, George W. Webb, Job Weigert, Fredrk. W.
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Feb. 23, 1864
May 23, 1865
Wounded In Battle Decatur Ga., July 22, 1861. Died In Hospital Vining, Ga., August 28, 1865.
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Historical Relics Recovered Record of the Battery's Guidon and Bugle
COMRADES OF THE CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE BATTERY MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION :
HAVE to-day the honor and pleasure of placing in Grand Army Memorial Hall, two relics dear to you all, and so far as I know the only relics of our Battery now in existence. One, the Bugle used by our late Comrade William Berdel, in our camps, marches, and battles, from the time you were mustered at Chicago, until you were mustered out at Chicago. It is the bugle that called you to active service in the morning, rain or sunshine, regardless of the short hours of sleep; it sounded the call for action, commence firing, sometimes cease firing, but never sounded the retreat, and finally sounded at Chicago, "break ranks," the sweetest call you ever heard.
Through some manner unknown to Uncle Samuel, Captain Stokes was able to retain this bugle unaccounted for, when he turned the Battery property over to Captain Robinson. When we were mustered out at Chicago Captain Robinson gave the bugle to
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William Berdel, who carefully treasured it until his death. After Comrade Berdel's death the bugle was cared for by Mrs. N. I. Mix Miss Addie Solden, and Mr. H. A. Solden, relatives of Comrade Berdel, and, through their kindness, presented to your Association.
The other relic is one of the Guidons that was furnished you at Chicago before you went to the front. It was with you in all your marches and battles, receiving its first baptism of fire and bullets in the battle of Stone River, the scars of which are still visible. This Guidon was always hailed with cheers by our supporting troops when seen going to the front - the Guidon that never streamed from its staff in the wind of a retreat.
When our late Comrade Frederick G. Deane was mustered out of service he secured this Guidon and placed it with his mother, who "could not be induced to part with it and cared for it until her death. After that it was cared for by her son C. H. Deane, who has now presented it to your Association.
These relics are suitably inscribed and placed in Memorial Hall to be cared for in trust for you, and it is hoped they may be often seen by your children and grandchildren, and as they call to their minds the history of your sacrifices that they might enjoy a united country, be an inspiration of patriotism and love for their united country. Very truly yours,
JOHN A. NOURSE.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 7, 1901.
RECEIVED from the Chicago Board of Trade Battery Memorial Association, per John A. Nourse. Secretary, one guidon and one bugle. The relics were carried by the Battery during their entire service and are loaned to the Grand Army Hall and Memorial Association of Illinois for safe keeping and preservation.
CHAS. P. SWIGERT. Secretary.
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Officers and Directors of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery Memorial Association
1900 -- 1901
B. F. NOURSE, PRESIDENT A. L. ADAMS, VICE-PRESIDENT J. A. NOURSE, SECRETARY P. L. AUTEN, TREASURER
Directors
G. I. ROBINSON B. F. NOURSE
J. H. HILDRETH
H. C. YOUNG
A. L. ADAMS
P. L. AUTEN J. A. NOURSE
1901 -- 1902
A. L. ADAMS, PRESIDENT J. H. HILDRETH, VICE-PRESIDENT J. A. NOURSE, SECRETARY . P. L. AUTEN, TREASURER
Directors
A. L. ADAMS B. F. NOURSE P. L. AUTEN J. H. HILDRETH
J. G. PETERS J. A. NOURSE C. S. DWIGHT
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Chicago Board of Trade Battery Banquet
May 30, 1901
At the banquet of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery given on the evening of May 30, 1901, the following members of the Battery were present, as shown in the diagram, the Guidon of the Battery recently reclaimed being given a place of honor in the center of the tables.
Guidon Carried by Board of Trade Battery 1562 to 1865
F. S. ROCKWOOD CALVIN DURAND A. I .. MERRILL B. F. NOURSE
VALENTINE STEELE
E. L. PRESCOTT HENRY DIPPE ( Bugler ist Ill. Vol. Cav.) GEO. I. ROBINSON J. D. TOOMEY
J. A. NOURSE F. B. ROCKWOOD W. C. MOLAC
E. ROBINSON
WM. EAKINS
(A Guest)
G. W. PECK
C. W. ERBY
J. II. HILDRETH FRANK KNIGHT S. A. LOCK DAVID BURR A. L. ADAMS S. H. STEVENS
J. J. GILMORE JAMES IVES C. A. BALDWIN J. B. FINLEY
HI. B. CHANDLER
S. M. RANDOLPHL
T. N. WATSON
C. S. DWIGHT J. B. HALL GEO. LITTLE
J. G. PETERS J. M. SEXTON LIEUT. COL. LIVERMORE (' Ohio Car.)
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Chicago Board of Trade Battery Badge
HE badge shown on the cover of this book repre- sents the Silver Badge adopted and worn by the members of the Battery during their term of ser- vice, and the particular badge shown represents the one of Andrew Finney, the first member of the Battery killed in battle.
The Battery Badge became so well known to the members of the Second Division Cavalry, Army of the Cumberland, that frequently it was respected by guards and pickets of that division, the same as a pass issued by a Provost-Marshal or the General Commanding.
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APPROVED
A. L. ADAMS
J. H. HILDRETH
J. A. NOURSE
P. L. AUTEN
C. S. DWIGHT
J. G. PETERS
B. F. NOURSE
Directors
TUCSON, ARIZ., Nov. 19, 1902.
MR. J. A. NOURSE.
1208 Chamber of Commerce,
Chicago.
My dear Comrade :- I have received your beautiful volume the " His- torical Sketch of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery." for which I desire to convey through you to all the members of your association my sincere and heartfelt thanks.
In common with, I believe, every member of 2d Division of Cavalry, I was very proud of our battery : 'and I think as much so, as the " Battery Boys " themselves.
Considering the loss of your records in the great fire and in the destrue- tion of Captain Robinson's house, you have accomplished wonders in the get up of your sketch ; but there are three incidents in your history that I regret that you have not made mention of.
On page 24 it is said that Lieut. Griffin's section " fired the first gun which opened the battle of Chickamauga." According to my understand- ing you should have added that the third section of your battery also fired the last gun in that great battle at about noon on September the 22d.
Under the supervision of Col. Merrill, U. S. Engineers, a set of splendid maps descriptive of the battle of Chickamauga were prepared ; on each of the maps comprising the set a legend is inseribed : from this legend you will learn that my brigade was left in Rossville gap to hold the enemy in check, and to act as rear guard covering Gen. Thomas' retreat to Chattanooga. We arrived at Chattanooga nine hours after the last of the infantry, and accord- ing to my recollection the last gun fired by Griffin's section was at about 110011.
I attended the dedication ceremonies at Chickamauga National Park in 1895 and I then thought you had made a mistake in placing your monument near Crawfish Springs instead of with the 4th Regulars, 4th Michigan and ith Pennsylvania, near Recd's Bridge.
During the Kilpatrick raid round Atlanta when the two brigades of our division, with two sections from your battery did all the fighting, our loss was 14 officers and 192 men, as against 13 men in Kilpatrick's division. Those of you who were with me on that occasion will no doubt remember our formation when entering Jonesboro :
4th Mich.
C. B. T. B. 4th Mich.
Ist Ohio.
4th U. S.
Mil and Ith ohio in column of P's.
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The 4th Michigan formed the skirmish line with two guns of your bat- tery in that ; our line of battle was the Ist Ohio and 4th Regulars, our reserve the 3d and 4th Ohio in column of fours on the road ; while the 7th Pennsyl- vania was holding a cross road some miles in the rear, to save Kilpatrick's division from attack.
The skirmish line with your two guns entered Jonesboro, driving out Ross and Fergusson with their brigades. Is there another case on record where guns worked by hand advanced with a skirmish line?
When your gun was disabled in the cornfield near the railroad, I. per- sonally crept through the corn, found the gun, went back to the left of the 3d Ohio and with a dozen volunteers brought the gun in, when you took it from the broken carriage and placed it in one of your wagons.
At Noonday Creek on the 20th of June, Wheeler, with thirty-three regi- ments came out with avowed purpose of capturing my brigade The 4th Michigan with 283, lost 1 officer and 40 men, and the 5th Pennsylvania with 170, lost 1 officer and 14 men. We were sorely pressed. Hannon's brigade of Tennesseans dismounted, advanced through a deadening to the right of the Ith Michigan. I had not a man to oppose them : two guns from the Chicago Board of Trade Battery stationed in the corner of an open field poured canister into the advancing enemy. A charge wedged in one of the guns and it was sent to the rear. Lieut. Griffin feared that he would lose his gun but with his " Battery Boys" continued gallantly to give them "one more " and " one more " and yet another " one more " when Hamon's men broke and rushed for the shelter of the woods.
The three incidents are : the last as well as the first gun in the battle of Chickamauga. Two guns entirely unsupported repulsing the assault of an entire brigade and two guns worked by hand advancing in and with a skir- mish line composed of a single regiment against two brigades of the best cavalry in the Rebel Army.
There undoubtedly are many members of your association who will re- member and can verify what I have stated, and these facts should be placed on record in the archives of your association
With hearty greetings to my gallant old comrades of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery, I am
Faithfully yours in F., C. and L.,
ROBT. H. G. MINTY.
NEW YORK, N. V., 17th Novr., 1902.
J A. NOURSE. Secretary,
Chicago Board of Trade Battery Memorial Association.
Dear Sir :- Yours of November 6th and also the historical sketch of the Battery rec'd, for which please accept my sincere thanks. The kind and fraternal greeting in your letter from the members of the Battery is heartily appreciated and reciprocated. I think I can truthfully say that in my ser- vice with the battery-particularly in action-I did not then, and do not now, see how it could have done any better than it did.
Yours very truly.
ELI LONG.
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WILMINGTON, DEL., Nov. 10. 1902
J. A. NOURSE, ESQ .
Sec'y., etc. 1208 Chamber of Commerce Bldg., Chicago, Il1.
My Dear Sir :- I have received your letter of November 6th and also the historical sketch of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery. I have read the latter with the greatest interest and am profoundly obliged to you for send- ing it to me. The volume is a most touching and fitting tribute to the Board of Trade Battery which was one of the very best military organizations that ever served the country, and it is a matter of great pride to me that while it was attached to my command it suffered no diminution in success or honor.
Wishing you and all of your surviving comrades long life and happi- ness I am1.
Very sincerely yours. JAMES H. WILSON.
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