History of the Ninth Regiment Illinois Cavalry Volunteers. Pub. under the auspices of the Historical Committee of the Regiment, Part 19

Author: Illinois Cavalry. 9th regt., 1861-1865; Davenport, Edward Adolphus, 1834- , ed
Publication date: 1888
Publisher: [Chicago, Donohue & Henneberry, printers]
Number of Pages: 954


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BREVET MAJOR GENERAL EDWARD HATCH. HARVEY M. COLVIN.


To Liaderec Pat. Barnet. Ninth illinois


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HEADQUARTERS DATENT OF TAMPON TALLADEGA, ALA., ADEU : 20, 1865


Lieutenant E. A. Derexpert, R. C. S., Ninth Iljons truly, S. C. N. De Talladega.


DEAR SIR: In compliance with orders received from: Lietosme Genis! L S. Grant, I shall soon have the department in which your regiment isworking pid report for duty in the Department of Tennessee. e


Existing order are such as will not allow you to jecompany me, ami in Viety of the coming separation. I. desire to express my entire's tisfaction for the wantit in which you have performed your duties in the responsible and difing ost position of Commissary of Subsistenec of my conmand.


You have been prompt, faithful, nad courteous, and will ever have my wishes for you happiness, and an earnest recommendation for you That can-al eration either in military or civil life.


I am very truly your obedient servant,


EDWARD HATCH


[Signed]


SKETCH OF SURGEON BRACKETT.


Dr. Charles Brackett was born in Cherry Valley, New York, June 1. 1996 joined the Ninth as surgeon with bank of Major, February 10, 1800. B. Will man of rare culture, and of that genial manner and d'opinion that was ab why whom he came in contact to a warm friendship. Diring of long pal arfung march through Missouri he was active in his care of the sick, and caring glu great march of the Ninth with General Cures' army, through Arkpenso. in to summer of 1862: Dr. Charles wasa tower . f strength to the sick, and lo ado tion to his high professional skill, the words of Kindness . hippeminess, and theor. to our sick and wearied soldiers, did much to keep noen a poor fellow in Let. and from utter despendency; and in our hospitals at Helena, he was the kiraly skillful surgeon, and friend of suffering hun anity.


Some time after bar arrived at Melding, the subject of this sketch by (.00 of overwork in the care of the mag sich in the command facto in health, auf severe sickness ensued. I. applied for a furlough to go North, but y men to secure ii in time to save his life, and died Fahrtbay 20, 1563, at Helene. A.L. Dr. Brackett was one of the best beloved officers in the regimeit and was unusually esteemed by both cileers and men of the cennoand.


SKETCH OF DR. CHRISTY.


Dr. George B. Christy was born January 30, 1580. mod va reared i: C waiki West; succeeded, after a hard struggle, in mastering a good yolucation, and family decided upon the study of medicine and surgery for a profesion, attend ! Yal. College for a while, and finally graduated at the "Old Western Reserve Calling?" at Cleveland, Ohio. Then came farther west and settled in Lee County. I. where he practiced successfully for a number of years. When the war broke mi he soon caught the fever, and went in as Fir t Assistant Surgeon. of the Things . Second Illinois Infantry. On going to the front, it was his good fortune to be sent with General Grant's forces direct to Fort Bondam, When poter fared


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of the most desperate fighting, the fort and some twelve thousand prisoners well taken, February 16, 1869. During that battle, Dr. Christy so won the confiance f Generals Grant and Sherman by his skill on the field of battle amt in the Hospit- als that he was immediately taken upon the General staff as Santon inChief of the whole army. Remaining at Fort Henry until about the Stof April IS Grant moved the army up the Tennesse . River, as for :- Pittsburgh Landing. where, on the 6th and ith of April, 1862, the battle of Shiloh was tought Here again, Dr. Christy had the opportunity of serving of the field. All day Spoday, (the first day of the battle) and for our work subsequently, put in the time out the Stemmer " Hannibal" in doing nothing but operating, the other surgeats of the boat preferring and agreeing to do all the dressing of wounds me! caring for the sick, if Dr. Christy would act as exclusive "Saw Boste," which be consented to do, and it was just a week before they could stop for a night's test. There is no doubt but that Dr. Christy did as much or more operative surgery during that one week alone, than is done in a life time of ordinary practice the world over


Then came the siege of Corinth, fighting, skirmishing continuously. After taking that stronghold we movel westward arcoss the country to Vompoi Teno. In September moved rast, and on October 5. 1868, fought thy Lot the of the Hatchie. Our losses very heavy, with a larger proportion of whead requiring surgical operation than was often witnessed even in larger engang ments.


Though recommended for promotion, for his shill displayed at Shilole 3001 other "deeds," the promotion deserved by Dr. Christy did not come, and time: geon of his regiment manifesting a disposition to : bacon," be reigndi Mor em ber 29, 1862, and returned to his home. Here the Doctor was tot contente! to -may and made application for a position in the army again, and was comme dorf fall Surgeon, with the rank of Major, in the Ninthy Hingis Cavahy, Manchi 10, 1563, and immediately joined his regiment at Helena, Ait.


Of Surgeon George B. Christy, during his romertion with the Ninth Blindi- Cavalry till its final die hardment at Spring tid. Ha. November, 1, 10% much can not be said in his praise. He von the etsen Vol love of all, and ing his skill as a surgeon gained the confidence and respect of every our, who they unfortunate as to require his professional attention. An imlefatigable werker. thoroughly understanding the hospital service, he did much to alleviate mo! make easier to hear the pains and suffering of wounds for disease. Ever conricons, die!, genial, and open-handed. he was a gentleman of whom we were proud.


At the close of the war Dr. Christy established Inself in Chicago where he took rank as one of the first physicians in the city, but remained there culy a short time, when he removed to Dunlap, Iowa, his present residence, March, 1. 90.


SKETCH OF DR. HEMENWAY.


Stacy Hemenway was born in Pleasant Township, In Porte County, Ioil,, January 13, 1556. From there his parents removed to Wisconsin Tenitury, the same year, remaining there for a period of thirteen yours. Then in Lyva fi four years, and about 1853, crossed the plains to the Pacific Coast, and settied in the then Territory of Oregon


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a fair English education, by attending district and schesschool. After and ! pursued his studies privately and taught school more or less for a period of tive years in Oregon, when he began the study of medicine. In 199 he returned to the Atlantic States via Panama, for the purpose of attending latures on medicine in the Lind University, Chicago, IL., now known as the Chicago Medin I Cales and graduated with the class of 182. The War of the Rebellion then being it progress, he joined the National troops in the field in front of Corinth, pliss., 095 medical officer under contract. He was commissioned Sound Assistant : Arom of the Ninth Illinois Cavalry, July 8, 1663, and promoted First AssistantSal geon, January 1. 1504, serving with the regiment By December 19, 1501. when he was again promoted to be Surgeon of the Forty-fret United State Col- ored Troops, serving with that regiment till the close of the wal-


Since that time he has served three years as physician for the Asylum for the Insane, at Stilacoon, Wash. Ty., and again as Acting Starycon United States Army, for a period of nearly five years, at present is engaged at Linkville, Orey .. in private practice.


While connected with the Ninth, Dr. Hemenway was one of our most valmed officers. Capable, faithful, courteous, he won the regard and esteem of all with whom he came in contact. He was a meralways ready for duty.


In the memorable and disastrous Guntown affair in Jomde, Js61, he wasthe only medical officer present with General Griersou's Cavalry command of there thousandand, was at the front, when the picket firing began, and was active in caring for the wounded, and planning them into the ambulunices of the cavalis. which train was under his charge.


Dr. Hemenway is now one of the leading physicien sent surgeons on the Pacific Coast, and is a highly respected citizen of Linkville, Ong.


SKETCH OF ASSISTANT SURGEON BRACKETT.


Dr. James W. Brackett, of Rock Island, was commissioned Assistant Somprop of the Ninth Illinois Cavalry from Septen 1 r 19, 1961.


Dr. Brackett was a man of large practical experience, and a devout believer in quinine, which was administered to our soldiers in dese hoch lat_Fand small As a surgeon, he thoroughly understood his business, and its interest in and carry of our many wounded comrades at Stewart's Plantation and later at Cotton Plant, won him great praise.


Dr. James W. Brackett remained with the Ninth till June 3, 1863, when lo resigned his commission, returning to his old home in Indiana, where he died about 1855.


SKETCH OF ASSISTANT SURGEON HALLIDAY.


Francis A. Halliday was born in St. Charles, Mo., October 10, 1912, enlisted in Company D, Ninth Illinois Cavalry on the 10th of September, 1861, at Chicago. Ill., and was immediately detailed as dispensing druggist in the Hospital Depari- ment, and was promoted to Hospital Steward, August 20, 1962, and held that position till the expiration of his terms of service. September 23, 1801.


He was commissioned First Assistant Surgeon of the regiment January ! 1865, and again joined the regiment, serving 1 1 tis Sit of Oral . 1. ..


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he was mistered out at Sohna, Ala., and returned to Springfield, III., fct final payment and discharge, which occurred November 15, 1865


Since the close of the war Dr. Halliday was commissioned Surgeon in the Regular Army, serving Five years, and later removed to Morogoni City, IL. and is now, less, engaged in the practice of bis profes ion in tint city, where he is highly respected as a fine physician and public-spirited citizen


SKETCH OF CHAPLAIN BRIGGS


Rev. O. Winsor Briges, ( baplain of the regiment, wo a'n give of Maine & a man of fine education and an eloquent spieker He was gestor of : bymint church in Brooklyn, N. Y., and also of a durch of the sme denomi ation i: Rock Island, Il., prior to his connection with the Ninth Himir Cavalry.


A man of excellent practical talent and a sincere Christin, with the camilo tion that he would find in camp ample sospe and opportunity for the pit como of his profession. Chaplain Briggs reunined with the regihunt, sharing the toile and privations that belei the soldiers of our regiment, and by his panial mater endeared himself to all.


He resigned February 23, 1863, and his been a residem of California for a number of years.


His present address, April, 1858, is Burkiny Cal. SKETCH OF CHAPLAIN BRAYTON.


Gideon F. Brayton joined the Ninth lilinole Cavalry as Chaplain, October 25 1803, while the regiment was stationed at La Grange, Tenn , and rengined with us for about one year.


He was a kindly and helpful man of mach piety, and was most willing and nations to do all in his power in the way of teapord and spiritual comfort for the soldiers of the Ninth, for whom he always showed y kind and lively interess.


Chaplain Brayton was mustered out of the Service September 28, 1-04. 1. address, 1588, is Door Village, hol.


SKETCH OF GEORGE A. PRICE,


George A. Price was being in Vesel. Perdone Oflaly. M. ). Seval 1939. When twelve years of age he went to New York, mnot there lennied too trade of a hatter. In April. 1861, he went with Company E. of the Seventh Begj ment, New York S. M. to Washington under the first call for troops, remaining with them until the regiment returned to New York in June.


In July he went to Illinois to visit his parents. November 9, he enlisted in Company M. Ninth Illinois Cavalry, and on the 18th was made Commissary Se grant, of his company. January 13, 1862, he was appointed Regimental Sor geant- Major, and served in that capacity through the campsigns in Southeast Mi. souri and Northeast Arkansas, until September 4, 1862, when he was dis karger for disability at Helena. Aik.


In 1863 with health partially restored. he returned to New York, and the next year became a member of the firm of Bigelow & Co., hitters and furriers, Brooklyn. In 1869 the thin was re-organized under the name of B. leh: Price & Co., and has continued the stone to dat. Theyare de faire metano their line in the city of Brooklyn, and widely kiemvie to Koulu


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Mr. Price joined the Grand Army of the Republic in 15 .1 ql was soor iter appointed Adjutant of his Post, No. 327, Department of New York, val ge largely instrumental in securing to it the name of "U. S. Grant," after ir decease of the great General. He served as Adjutant for tante years and i tan (June 1, 1885), the Senior Vice-Commander.


He has twice been honored by the Commander in Chief Generals Faire los and Rea), with the appointment of Aid de camp on their a.P. He is all In of the New England Society of Brooklyn (both his grov! chers having been born in New England), and has recently been elected President of the Bram Society of Brooklyn. In February, 1565, Mr. Price was married to Mi . A. aide A. Wentz, of Binghampton, N. Y. They have two sons, Henry Allendel Frank Julian.


The subject of this sketch, though not long in service with the Ninth Ml not fail to make his mark as a soldier, and while he was Serie: nt M.jo on- often called upon to perform the duties of Adjutant, which he did thoroadh. and well. He was a hard worker, and often volture! I payout when . you. werein order or any prospect of fe hting apja cored proband.


He was of delicate baila, and his health teiling Ine was obliged to give up the idea of becoming a great soldier, and left the service in the fall of 1st?


Ile is now a member of one of the largest busines h.does in Brou! yay a prominent figure in Grand Army circles and cherishes a lively interest in li- oh comrades of the Ninth. His present address is Brooklyn, N. Y.


SKETCH OF SERGEANT-MAJOR FITZPATRICK.


P. V. Fitzpatrick, Sergeant-Major of the Ninth Winof . Cavalry, was tut in Ireland July 17, 1840, arrived in America, August, 1535, resided fortbier Nos- in Toledo, Ohio, removed to Chicago in 1855, brecht a scholarship in Silver. Commercial College in 1859, and graduated March 1 1961 wiel in crofer to Catp the right to be an American, he enlisted in Company V. of the Ninth, Sephonfor 10, 1861, and served with hi- company til November 1, 1662, when New moted to be Reginicatal Sergrand- Major, in Which capacit Reserved till'di well, till at the battle of Moscow, Toun .. December 4. FR. it was wounded by a shot in the head from o rel-limite, from the clous of výanch Ine has suffered all the years since.


Comrade Fitzpatrick was one of our best soldiers, always prompt and reli f in the execution of orders, and exceptionally brave. He was discharged from the service April 16, 1834, for disability, caused by the world received the Wheel December, previons.


He then came back to Chicago, where he has been engaged successfully is business for many years. He also has large mining and real estate interests at the West. Mr. Fitzpatrick isa thoroughly upright business mod. Holly esponed by all who know him. His present address is 151 Twenty second street, Chicago.


CURTIS L. KNIGHT


enlisted at Onarga, Ill. September 10, 1561, in Company M, of the Ninth, and was mustered in the United States service with his company Spreaker 30, spol was promoted on the bret lion forma lowmi do


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the Third Battalion, and served through the campaigns of Missouri and Art apoco until October 17, 1562, when, His health failing from the bard laps endured inthe hold, he received hisdischarge October 17, 192.


Having in a great mesure recovered bi health he received hoyen el. 1983, in Company M. He remained in service, faithfully service bi conutty notre 1504, when his health again giving away he arrived li discharge for disability.


Comrade Knight has been placed on detached service with General W. f. burn at Memphis, and was one of those unfee mate individusk thet was aquired. by General Forrest of his raid into Memphis, August 21, 1-01.


After the war Mr. Knight returned to bts of } bone in Hlindie, int sono ofich look up his abode in the South, where la has been in Hisit ve & roerdhow far many years. His present address is Porre 1 City, Aik., 18-5.


WILLIAM E WALKER


enlisted at Geneseo, TI., September 1. 1501. in Compray B. Nuth linbis Co. alry, and was promoted soon after, as Regimentel Company Sergente, white position he filled faithfully during the whole term of his servito, over four you " Will" was a general favorite, and there were but few expedition i de by the regiment in which he was not wen illem. He was held and ready. and always to be relied upon to perform weh : A that was in the line of this.


January 1. 1864, he re maisted as a veteran, and ronived till October'. 1865, when he was mustered out at Sels. Ala., and returned with the regiment to Springfield, Ill., for final payment and discharge.


Since the war Comrade Walker has been a resident of kis of l home in Duo- dee, Ill., where he engaged in business, which place is still his hiva .


JOHN J. SMITH,


the first Hospital Steward of the Ninth Hingis Cavaliy, melytel at 1". I land, ill., September 1, 1951, and serv of tajabagly with they racingat the two


August 20, 18de, on Sargon'S certificate of JSEM25.


of the Third Battalion at Patterson, No., but his health syds se podr line with obliged to give up hope of being a soldier.


Since the war he has drifted about some what, and is now engaged in bioness in Cincinnati, his address being 55 West Fourty street, Cincinnati


NELSON JJ. FRITZON


erlisted in Company A, Ninth Illinois Cavalry. September 1, 11, as Bugler, and soon after was promoted to Chief Regimental Buller, servigon copility of that position until the summer of 1512. when the unfor caux to mister off ad Chief Buglers in the carpiry service. (This place being filled by the most esfont of company buglers., After his discharge from the service (nandy Frizer for ted in the South, and has been a successful mere lent, for mity your doing Insines. in the cities of Helent and Hot Springs, Anh.


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years, and is now holding the honorable position of nu gor of the day for a trat of two years Ises. A successful, honorable roma, highly .theeddy al way know him. Hi, address is Helena, Ark.


Sergeant Major Henry Laly enlisted froh Crete, Herbert Ist. in Company D ; promoted Sergeant Major of the First Butalin, Jalmar 1. 199.


Sergeant-Major John O. Ellis enlisted from Maggioapr Indocos & jeefe Company 1: promotedl Sergeant. Major, dioda' Mobily mery Al, AuReskje, Ben,


Sergeant Major LAgar W. Curtis enlisted from Trafford, Odbor 5. f. , lo Company IS, Veteran: promoted Sergreat Major: 100 Fyldt Doch 200 1


Quartermaster-Sergeant John P. Harvey enliten at Chicago, Seguendo 1861; was discharged for pronation : Captain is an infantry reciente and food at Camp Butler in 1542.


Quartermaster-Sergeant Willopen G Morty onli tor in Compie: 1. 500000 1, 1861 : promoted Quartermaster Sergeant of the Thri Bonding Jny 1. 001 resides at Angole, N. Y.


Quartermaster Sergeant James Edmunds culisted in 1961 and promoted Regimental Quaternaster-sorella.


Quartermaster Sergeant Jen - Fairey cdlisted at themesco, Ihr. i B, September 1, 1561. Veteran: promoted Quarter of Seguente mastered October 31, 1865.


Commissary Sergeant R. Warren Contains enlive At Centro, Sepolder 1 1861, in Company Be promoted October 26, 10), to Commissary Spredt.


George B. Crawford enlisted af Onaria, An 11, 12. i Cesgens M promoted Hospital Steward; material out hove C. 100.


Thomas Bennett existed at Gennaio Sarealer 1. 151. Ved de prendre Hospital Steward: discharged July 8, who reside No Pois direct. Jako Maso Ofto A. Willis eulisted in Comp ay D. Junien, 15 1566


Jim Bloom promoted Hospital Steward mastered ou O Tom: 21. Flex


Judson A. Root enlisted in Company A. November 1, 19il. people 's good Steward: mustered out, October 31. 1865.


Jefferson Tappen alived at La Page. Il .. Sopronthe floor, in Cons G; promoted Company and Chief Bieter of the ro Choong samoy I le congowns G, and mustered out, October al, Istina, as Seront mente at Meling The Ind.


Michael O'Brine enlisted from Toledo, Ohio, Sudander 19 198, 1h Cargauy D; promoted Company and Regiment Ingfor: mustard out. Detder 3), Foi.


Andrew Chalmers eulisted from Selby as Veterinary Surevoa tin-feira! to Company K, September 20, 1861; discharged Deconter 1, 19.1.


Stephen W. Hunter enlisted from Poner Colmuls, Ind October 15 1500 in Company G, Veteran; promoted. Veterinary Surgeon, Fuistered cut Optiher 31. 1865: resides Custer, Ohio.


Adam Sholl enlisted at Chicago February 11, 152. as Regiment Soblier Sergeant, Veteran; mustered out October 11, 151).


SKETCH OF GENERAL HATCH.


Edward Hatch, a lumber merchant of Muscatine, Iowa, recruited Company A, of the Second Iowa Cavalry, in the mouth of Ax. 08. 1- 1 6of 6i 110 0008


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in of the regiment was made Lieutenant Colar. He was y man of the rolling genius, and as a cavalry owner was not excelled by any. He served le faithfully during all the year of the Rebellion and gained the well-meatel reward for the valua! b. services rendered, by successivo pronudin zo caloo Brigadier General and Brevet Major-Generalin the Volunteer Army ofte byn. States.


After the close of the war he Was commissioned Calout of the MED types State- Cavalry, and is stidin the army, stationde Bort Feldt


Of General Hatch ; Ronbl Jo, to write ittel. for i adlifting to help_ 10g commander, he was my friend. Should I once cutangentes I do got hamewird I should stop. The members of the Ninth Hund. Cosatry all Myper Jem Smith military history has been written with pour for those atle Bitabile.


SKETCH OF GENERAL (OU)


Datus E. Coon was chtor of a paper in Cerro Gordo comty, liwo at sio Freaking out of the VARELd in ATT. .... Tal, canadiani Gung, , Supongo Cavalry, and in the mu ler of the regiment be va- premier IS cond Major


The anhject of this sketel was a brand, da ling, yet caffie. colide.


On the re-organization of the second Long Padres- aantal reglement in was made Colonel, and the runter was telcend the jeno for mando fly and to lis natiting industry, skill and common we breadly dig The gren; co, poopy and splendid record made by the Second Iowa Coving, and the old Seco ps ade which he so long communities. On pray t inted fought field Colony Loop. and his regiment and brigade won high former . and of Seville et diejest un themselves that promotion- r & Halon: the Fernand formi they where prorated to be Brigadier General He was mitered out of the ser mer ito (motone, sex His present address is San Diego, Cal., where he is elig god in fine food . cabe enterprises.


SERTELL OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL HOLTON.


the Second Jowa Cavalry in September. 1. wal - mart tain of hij. Company, A sertog gled primo with the memory sono the spring of 1861, when he was promote ! Major, and Hier, Was ation godt dix to the Lieutenant Colonely of his it intot, serving as a love foindal sul gallant oficer until the final muster out of his recipient in All bert in cloth 1865. Of Colonel Horton it may be truthfully all that he way & I hope apel commander. very popular in his regiment which in cofimodel a long lope


One notable instance of h sagacity and prorye gelioh wait Fhost Chert Tema. November 19, ING, when the Second Bri. Recommended Ir Cam had crossed the stream, and som after ferrand the medice - benefit, and parspor is being in the advance discovered that they were complets in the Heap et tor them by the rebel General Forrest, and all the phone for! coupled in the selt He quickly threw his resident to the front, and that took the respaldliny of ordering Limitant Bort in copy of the park maio, touch hd


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commanders as well as the enemy, then reported hi, action to Col nej Coop, who heartily approved hi, course and immediately ordered the whole train of the brig- ade to follow, and thus left the whole fighting form of the brigade free to cope with the large force of the enemy. This is only one of the many brilliant snove ments planned and promptly executed by this quick-witted officer.


Colonel Charles C. Horton is well known to a large majority of the officers an ! men of the Ninth, who have the highest esteem for him as a soldier and ale prend to call him " Comrade."


Since the war the subject of this sketch has been in the revenue service of the Government, and was for many years stationed of Louisville, Ky., and later was at Athens, Tenn.


CHAPTER XXIII.


BRIEF SKETCH OF EACH COMPANY, AND COMPANY OFFICLES AND COMRADES.


B RIEF sketches of each company of the Ninth Hinois Cavalry and some of the members is here given. Your Historian would have been glad to have made these accounts more full and sketches of members larger, but as so many of the comrades have failed to respond with information, he could do no more.




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