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Died of dise ise .- Horatio Geary, near Farmington, June 13, 1862; John Mason, near Farmington, July 30, 1862; Wm. Miner, at Flint, Nov. 8, 1861.
Discharged .- 1862 -Frost Benj., LeRoy Homer, Lexey Geo., Sparks John, Staples James L., Stickney Jos. 1865-Andrews Sam B., Benjamin D. W., Blanchard Willis A., Braley Hiram, Brown Wm., Brown W. N., Byron Rob., Dates John, Green Nat., Grilley Edgar E., Helner Henry, Horner T., Hough E., Hough R. B., Kilsey Theo. V. 1865-McMillan Neil, Pierce H. F., Pierce Phinneas J., Roedal Geo., Snaye Leon, Sowles J. D., Stewart W. A., Truax Charles, Van Patten Henry, Walker W. B., Woodard Myron C.
THE FOURTEENTH INFANTRY
left Ypsilanti April 17, 1862, for Pittsburg Landing, with a force of 925 rank and file. During the first ten months it participated in many minor military affairs. Jan. 3, 1863, it participated in the battle of Stone River, having marched through rain and mud from Nashville, 30 miles, the previous night. It was stationed at Franklin, Tenn., from the Stli to the 14th of March, relieving the cavalry forces there. With its division it moved to Brentwood April 8, and held the line between Nashville and Franklin. Re- turning to its old camp at Nashville July 3, it was ordered to relieve the force at Franklin. Sept. 6, the regiment was ordered to be mounted, and eight companies were sent to Columbia, provided with Spencer rifles, revolvers and a complete outfit of cavalry equipments, together withi a section of light artillery. Since it has been mounted, this regiment has captured 12 rebel officers, 285 enlisted men and 85 guerrillas-among the latter some of the inost notorious in that section. The regiment, Nov. 1, was engaged in holding Franklin, Smith Station and Columbia, and the line of railway between those points. The number of deaths reported, during the year 1863, was 47.
The regiment re-enlisted as veterans Jan. 4, 1864, and received a furlough of 30 days. It was again present in the field, May 21, and 13 days later was attached to the army of General Sherman. It took a brilliant part in all the action of the Georgia campaign, losing 14 killed and 21 who died of disease. In the winter of 1864-'65, the regiment rendered splendid service in Northi Carc-
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liua. July 18, 1865, it reported at Jackson, and was disbanded on the 29th of that month.
Officers. Morgan L. Gage, East Saginaw, was commissioned Captain Nov. 18 1861, and resigned July 9, 1862.
John C. Lind, East Saginaw, 2nd Lieut., Nov. 18, 1861; Captain, July 9, 1862; was discharged, and died at home, Aug. 8, 1863.
Joseph Schefniker, Saginaw, 1st Lieut. Nov. 18, 1861, resigned Nov. 16, 1862. Geo. W. C. Smith, Saginaw, Sergeant Co. A. Nov. 28, 1861; 2d Lieut. Aug. 5, 1864; First Lieut. and Adjutant, March 14, 1865; Captain, July 7, 1865; was mus- tered out as Adjutant July 18, 1865.
Abram C. Spears, Saginaw, Sergeant, Co. A, Oct. 11, 1861; 2d Lieut., July 9, 1862; 1st Lieut., March 9, 1863; wounded 'at Chattahoochee river, July 5, 1864, and discharged on account of disability, Oct. 25, 1864.
Killed. Patrick Meagher, at Columbia, Ga., Jan. 26, 1864; Fred. Bower, at Kenesaw Mt., June 22, 1864; Geo. Shancel Kenesaw Mt,, July 5, 1864.
Died of Disease or Wounds. Wm. Wells, at St. Louis, May, 1862; John S. Parkes, at Jefferson, June 1, 1862; John Trowbridge, at Farmington, June 26, 1862; James Nisbitt, at Big Springs, July 3, 1862; Jeremiah Sullivan, at Farm- ington, July 17, 1862; G. W. Dunne, at Farmington, Aug. 6, 1862; Gilbert McCoy, at Tuscumbia. Aug. 12, 1862; Henry S. Fuller, at Jackson, Miss., Sept. 16, 1862: John O'Donnell, at Lavergne, Oct. 7, 1862; Henry Wagner, at Nash- ville, April 14, 1863; Win Cate, al Jefferson Barracks, April 30, 1863; Napoleon Rooney, at Detroit, Apr. 28, 1864; Adam Ilcld, at Atlanta, Oct. 17, 1864; Ransom Randall, at Savannah, Dec. 19, 1864; F. Schmelzer, at Savannah, June 12, 1865.
Discharged. 1862-Crandall Wm. M., Elliott Geo. W., Luthier Columbus S., McCarthy William, Robbins James. 1863-Davison Oliver, Fisher T. L., Looney Edward, Mann Geo. W., Slider John D., Thompson Daniel, Van Flint T. A. 1864-Bochbam John, Clark Adam C., Daniels L. S., Deizell Geo., Dow John, Eshenburg Wm., Gavin Edward, Hard Anthony O., Heller Emil, Kins- ley Charles, Hutton Geo., McGce R., McLenithan B. F., Miller Perry, Raibald Peter, Records C. M., Shepherd A. R., Sidmans A., Smith Esson, Tozer H., 1865 -- Arnold Jared, Ashelford Luke, Bershaw Maxime, Blakesley Frecman F., jr., Chadinia Francis, Chapin Walter A., Crandall Eber B., Crandall Syl- vester, Crawford John W., Curtiss Herman, Davison Albert, Decker Giles C., Diezell Geo., Garey M., IIeller Emil, Herrick Gilman. 1865-Katharin Bino, Krarmer Martin, Litenmire Peter, Major Ed., Man W. N., McKay Robert, Potcher Wm., Reno Joseph, Shepherd Alfred, Sholtz C., Steinburg Charles Thompson Upham, Tromble Daniel, Tromble Edmund, Zeigler John G.
THE SIXTEENTH INFANTRY,
organized as "Stockton's Independent Regiment," went into the field Sept. 16, 1861, with a force of 761 men and officers. Under Gen. McClellan it participated in all the engagements of the period from Yorktown to Fredericksburg. Crossing the Rappahannock on the 12th of December, it participated with the army of the Potomac in the battle of Fredericksburg, losing 3 killed, 20 wounded and 8 missing. The regiment crossed the Rappahannock and the Rapidan, and from the 2d to the 5th of May was engaged at thie battle of Chancellorsville, with a loss of 1 killed and 6 wounded. Marching with the army in June, on the 21st it was engaged in the battle of Middleburg, capturing from the enemy a piece of artillery and 19 officers and men, with a loss on the part of the regiment of 9 wounded. The 16th, by a series of forced marches, arrived at Gettysburg, Penn., on the 1st of July, and on the 2d, 3d and 4th, it participated in the battles at that place, sustaining a loss of 2 officers and 21 men killed, 2 officers and 34 men wounded, and 3
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men missing. July 5th, the regiment engaged in the pursuit of the enemy, arriving at Williamsport, Md., on the 11th. It crossed the Potomac, at Berlin, on the 17th, and on the 23d was at the battle at Wapping Heights, though not actually engaged. Partici- pating in the movements of the army in October, on the 10th it crossed the Rappahannock, recrossed on the 11th, and as skirmish- ers advanced to Braudy Heights, but did not become engaged. Falling back with the army, on the 23d it marched to Auburn, where it remained until November 1st. "The total number of miles marched by this regiment from station to station, between November 1, 1862, and November 1, 1863, exclusive of marches on picket duty and reconnoisances of minor importance, was S00." During the year, the command lost 45 men killed, 17 died of disease, 82 were wounded, and 11 made prisoners. During November and December, it captured the rebel works on the left bank of the Rappahannock, losing three men. During the crossing of the Rapidan and the move to Mine Run, it performed guard duty with the wagon train. The 16th re-enlisted as veterans, and were mustered into service as such Dec. 24. 1863. The command reached Detroit Jan. 9, where it received a 30- day furlough.
Feb. 9, the regiment reported at the rendezvous at Saginaw City, and on the 17th left for the army of the Potomac. It went into winter quarters near Bealton Station, where it remained until the 1st of May, when it marched to Brandy Station. Engaging in the campaign of this year, on the 4th the regiment crossed the Rapidan at Germania Ford. On the 5th it was detailed to guard the wagon train at Wyckoff Ford. On the 6th and 7th the regiment partici- pated in the battle of the Wilderness, without loss on the 6th, but on the second day losing 35 in killed and wounded. On the morn- ing of the 8th the regiment proceeded by a forced march to Spott- sylvania C. H. During the evening of the Sth, while attempting to cross an almost impassible swamp. a portion of the regiment was attacked, the enemy making an attempt to capture that portion engaged, but the rebels were thrown into confusion by its fire, during which a charge was made and a rebel colonel and a large number of men were taken prisoners. The loss to the regiment was small, and was mainly in prisoners, who were subsequently re- captured by our cavalry. The regiment remained in the neighbor- hood of the Spottsylvania C. H. until the 21st, when it moved with its corps toward the North Anna river. On the morning of the 22d, while acting as advance guard for its. corps, the regiment en- countered the rear gnard of the enemy near Polecat creek. Four companies were deployed as skirmishers, who, advancing, drove the enemy from their position, and captured a large number of prisoners. On the 23d it forded the North Anna river. The enemy having attacked and caused a portion of the line to retire, the 16th, with other forces, were ordered to regain possession of the ground. The movement, although made under a very heavy fire, was suc- cessful, the enemy being driven back with great loss. On the 24th
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the regiment moved to a point on the Virginia Central railroad, and on the 25tli to near Little river. Recrossing the North Anna, on the 26th and 27thi, it proceeded by forced marches toward the Painunky river, which it crossed at Hanovertown on the morning of the 28th, and went into line of battle on the South creek, throw- ing up a line of breastworks. On the following morning the regi- ment moved to near Tolopotamy creek. On the 30th it again moved forward. During the afternoon, the army having become engaged, the regiment was ordered into position on the left of the line. Though exposed in an open field to a raking fire, the men stood their ground with great pertinacity, protecting themselves by throwing up earthworks with their hands, bayonets and tin plates. Major Robert T. Elliot, while leading the regiment, was here killed. The enemy were finally driven back, and the regiment held the ground during the night. On the 1st of June the 16th drove the enemy from the rifle pits, which it succeeded in holding against all, efforts to retake them. On the 2d, 3d and 4th, the 16th was en- gaged near the vicinity of Bethesda Church. On the 5th it moved to near Cold Harbor, and on the 6th to Dispatch Station. June 13 it crossed the Chickahominy at Long Bridge, en route for the James river, which it crossed on the 16th, arriving in front of Petersburg on the following day. From this time to Aug. 15, when it was placed in reserve, the regiment was employed in the trenches in front of Petersburg. It participated in the movement, Ang. 18, on the Weldon railroad, and remained in this vicinity, constructing and occupying a portion of the line of defenses, until Sept. 30, when it took part in the engagement near Poplar Grove church forming part of the storming party which drove the enemy from their works. During this assault the regiment again lost its com- manding officer, Col. Norvel E. Welch, who was killed. Its loss during the engagement was 10 killed and 42 wounded. Oct. 27 the regiment took part in the movement on the Boydton Plank- Road, but did not become actively engaged. On the 28tli it consti- tuted a portion of the rear guard in the retrograde movement to the position near Poplar Grove Church. During its service through 1864, 52 men died in battle, 12 of disease, 178 were wounded, and 16 made prisoners.
During the last days of the war it served at Dabney's mills, or Hatch run, Va., Feb. 6th and 7th, and March 25th ; at White Oak road, March 29th; Quaker road, March 31st; Five Forks, April 1; Amelia Conrt-House, April 5; High Bridge, April 6th; Appomattox Court-House, April 9; and all through the siege of Petersburg, from June 17, 1864, to April 3, 1865. Having been present in the review of the Potomac army at the Capitol, May 23, it left for Jeffersonville. Ind., where it was mustered out Jnly 8. Arriving at Jackson, July 12, it received its discharge on the 25th of that month.
Officers .- Michael Chittick entered service as Sergeant of Co. B. Aug. 5, 1861, was commissioned 2d Lieut., June 27, 1862, and fell at the second Bull Run, Aug. 30, 1862.
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Oscar C. Evans, Saginaw, Sergeant,in March 23, 1864; 2d Lieut., May 8th, 1865; 1st Lieut. 3d Ind'pt. Co. S. S., July 7, 1865; was mustered out as 2d Lieut., July 8, 1865.
Benj. F. Fisher, East Saginaw, Captain Aug. 9, 1861; was wounded and made prisoner at Gaines' Mill, Va., June 27, 1862; paroled Aug. 12, 1862, and commis- sioned Major, 23d Inf., Aug. 23, 1862. He resigned Feb. 13, 1863.
George Jardine, of Saginaw, Captain 3d Co. S. S., May 1, 1864, was discharged April 4, 1865.
Wallace Jewett, Saginaw, mustered into service as Sergeant, Co. K, March 1, 1862; promoted 2d Lieut., July 29, 1862; 1st Lieut. Feb. 1, 1863; was killed iu the action of Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863.
Frank Keeler, East Saginaw, Sergeant Co. D, Aug. 1, 1861; 2d Lieut. April 26, 1863 ; was mustered out Sept. 10, 1865.
Stephen M. Kent, Saginaw, Sergeant Co. K, March 1, 1862; 2d Lieut., May 8, 1865; 1st Lieut., July 7, 1865; was mustered out July 8, 1865.
Thomas E. Morris, East Saginaw, commissioned 1st Lieut. and Adjutant, Aug 22, 1861 ; was promoted Major, and transferred to the 15th Inf. Regt., Aug 21, 1862. He resigned May 31, 1863.
Joseph B. Slack, East Saginaw, Sergeant Co. D, Aug. 1, 1861; 2d Lieut., Feb. 10, 1863; was mustered out Sept. 9, 1864.
Edward H. Smith, Saginaw, Sergeant-Major, Aug. 1, 1861; 1st Lieut., May 8 1865; Captain, July 7, 1865; was mustered out July 8, 1865.
John W. Ward, Saginaw, Sergeant Co. D, Aug. 29, 1861 ; 2d Lieut., May 8, 1865 1st Lieut., July 7, 1865; was mustered out July 8, 1865.
Lewis Webster, East Saginaw, commissioned 1st Lieut., March 19, 1862; Cap- tain, July 29, 1862 ; resigned Dec. 11, 1862.
I. Arnold West, Saginaw, commissioned 1st Lieut., 3d Co. S. S., May 1, 1864, was promoted to a Captaincy May 8, 1865, and discharged 7 days later.
Heber H. Woodruff, East Saginaw, Sergeant Co. D, Aug. 1, 1861; 2d Lieut., Aug. 23, 1862; 1st Lieut., April 11, 1863; was mustered out Sept. 7, 1864.
The soldiers of the 16th, from Saginaw, who died from the effects of the hard- ships of war, were-Francis M. Briggs, Dec. 13, 1862; Henry H. Never, Nov. 1, 1861, at Baltimore; Henry S. Tower, Nov. 9, 1861, at Georgetown; Alfred Well- ington, Hall's Hill, Nov 9, 1861; Samuel F. Wellington, Georgetown. Oct. 23, 1861 ; John Norris, Philadelphia, Aug., 1862; David G. Watson, Fort McHenry, Oct. 10, 1862.
Killed .- Samuel Comfort, at Chickahominy, June 27, 1862; Henry C. Smith, at Chickahominy, June 27, 1862 ; Lewellyn Soule, at Chickahominy, June 27, 1862 ; Charles F Dobson, at Newbridge, June 27, 1862; Josiah Wadsworth, at Malvern Hill, July 1, 1862; Useb Le Chiarita, at Bull Run, Aug. 30, 1862 : William Badger, at Gaines' Hill, June 27, 1862; Alanson Hubbard, at Gaines' Hill, June 27, 1862; Henry Lyman, at Gaines' Hill, June 27, 1862; John S. Gardner, at Gaines' Hill, June 27, 1862 ; Wm. F. Kelly, at Gaines' Hill, June 27, 1862; Oliver W. Stephens, at Gaines' Hill, June 27, 1862, Alfred Miller, at Gaines' Hill, June 27, 1862; Drowne Potter, at White House, June 16, 1862; Oscar F. Drake, at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863; Charles McBratnie, at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863; Thomas Rolf, at Washington, June 14, 1864; Michael Scanlon, near Petersburg, July 23, 1864; John Shaw, near Old Church, June 3, 1864; Thomas Buckhead, near Poplar Grove, Sept. 30, 1864; Hiram Whitehead, of 2d Indpt. Co., July 1, 1864; Alonzo Macumber, near the Rappahannock, Nov. 4, 1864; John White, Sept. 30, 1864; W. A. Carney, died at City Point, Va., July 27, 1864; John Livingstone, died July 25. 1864; Peter McGuinness, died at Andersonville ; Sidney Scratch, died at Philadelphia, July 25, 1864; Harman Miller, died at Andersonville, Aug. 15, 1864; Peter Weaver, died at Petersburg, July 30, 1864; Daniel Chamberlain, died at Field Hospital, Oct. 27, 1864; John Mittermere, killed at Hatch's Run, Feb. 6, 1865.
Discharged .- 1862-Babcock Nelson A., Bunting Richard A., Ellseffer Geo., Engelkee August, Fraser Thomas G .. Griswold William, Guillote Charles F., Gunn Henry, Herrick E., Ingham Albert, Lane Morris McHenry, Lyons John, Miller James, Niver Geo. A., Smith Jacob, Stoddard Geo., Teal A. M., Ward John, Ward Stephen. 1863-Blair Oliver, Brookins G. R., Burton E. N., Clarke Thomas D., Goulding J. B., Kenyon H. M., Killen Wm. S., Lipscomb Ezekiel, Mackerill S. P., Miller G. F., Purchase O. R., Rivenay V. A., Rogers T. B., Rose
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John, Rushton R. M., Stephens C. D., Sutherland W., Vassaw Silas, Vibber Syl., Warren Fred., Whitney A. H, Wyner Charles. 1864-Baker Nelson, Barber Phil., Bradley Frank, Clark R., Cresswell Wm., Damon O. W., Fields F. W., Glover Wm., Green Cordell B., Heath Martin, Higgins Wm., La Clare Peter, Holstead E. M., Mills Stephen, Orton Geo. A., Parker James, Patterson Ed., Perry T. U., Rosa Daniel, Sebring W. H., Sherman C., Silliman S. B, Smith Charles, Taylor Charles, Ward Geo., Werdner H., Weller J., Woodruff F. W., Young D. T.J 1865-Abbey Charles H., Allen Thomas, Andrews Peter, Applebee J., Armon Alfred, Barbour Philetus, Barnes Almond, Barrett Oliver, Baxter Alonzo, Bellisle C., Black John, Blover Wm, Bolton E. B. Bothwell James, Bounting R. A., Bradshaw Jos., Broullette Edward, Bullfinch Oscar F., Bunyan Chauncey, Burns Jolın, Busha Cannon, Cary John, Cavenaugh John, Chamberlain James A., Chamberlain Lewis B., Clark Robt., Cole Egan, Collins James, Cooley Alfred, Cressy Allen, Croy Jacob, Davis Edward, Davis Lorenzo, Dickinson Charles, Dickenson C. W., Doran Wm., Douglass Geo., Duben Gregoire, Dunne James, Dunne Jeremiah, Evans Selby, Farrell John. Fawcett John, Fitzgerald Patrick, Gomis Jos., Green Cordelle B, Greenberry Jones, Grimes Gottlieb, Gunn J. S., Halstead E. M., Ileath Martin, Hendrix Charles, Hinds John, Horton James, Jell- ner Wm., Kelly James, Knapp Charles, Lang Renthold, Lannon Conrad, Leon- ard Francis, Leonard J. J., Leonard Martin, Lewis . harles A., Likam John, Lowry Eben., Manley Wm., Marcette Charles, Martin John, Maxwell Henry, Mc- Kay James, McKeeva Peter, McLenithan Sam., Mohn G. H., Montney Levi, Moore Joseph, O'Connor James, Ormsby Ira C., Orten Geo. A., Parker James, Pier Wm. D., Potts Joseph, Ranger W. H. H., Ross David, Ross Hugh, Sanborn Lucius, Scott David, Seymour James D., Shaker John, Simpson James, Smith Ed. H., Smith, R. R., Smith R. R., Smith Samuel, Snay Moses, Soyles ( yrenius C. Stickney Jos., Thompson Benj., Thompson David, Turner Wm., Van Horn Henry, Webster Rielly O, Wellington J. H., Whittock Abram, Wilber Silas, Wilson Christopher, Witbeck Clark, Yates Isaac, Young D. F.
THE SEVENTEENTH INFANTRY.
comprising 982 men and officers, moved from Detroit Ang. 27, 1862. It took an an active part in the war, and rendered efficient service in suppressing the rebellion. It served with the army of the Potomac, and was present in the seige of Petersburg. It took part in the grand review at Washington, and was mustered out June 7, 1865. This regiment did not contain many from this county, as is seen below:
Officers .-- Albert Daniels, of Richland, Asst. Surgeon, Aug. 8, 1862; resigned Dec. 15, 1863.
William S. Logan, Ricliland, 2nd Lieut. June 17, 1862; was wounded at Antie- tam, Sept. 17, 1862; promoted 1st Lieut., Feb. 22, 1863; Capt., Sept. 19, 1863; was wounded at the Wilderness May 7, 1864; made prisoner at Spottsylvania, May 12, 1864; gained to command Dec. 10, 1864, and mustered out June 3, 1865.
Killed .- Fixil R. Randall, at South Mountain, Sept. 14, 1862.
Discharged .-- 1862-Colburn Norman J. 1863 -- Comstock J. B., Fischer Wm., Perkins Guy C., Verbeck Sylvester. 1865 -- O'Dell Sanı.
THE TWENTY-THIRD INFANTRY
was organized at East Saginaw in August, 1862, under Col. Mar- shall W. Chapin. Oliver L. Spaulding was appointed Lieut .- Col. April 6, 1863, and Colonel April 16, 1864.
The command was filled by volunteers from the Sixth Congres- sional District, comprising the counties of Clinton, Shiawassee, Genesee, Gratiot, Saginaw, Tuscola, Huron, Isabella, Midland, Bay, Iosco, Alpena, Chippewa, Marquette, Houghton, Ontonagon, and
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a few others not organized. D. H. Jerome was appointed com- mandant of camp. It left East Saginaw Sept. 18, and proceeded at once to Kentucky, its mnster rolls showing a force of 983 officers and enlisted men. Until May 29, 1863, it was employed in garri- soning that port, guarding railroad trains, etc. May 31 the regi- ment arrived at Glasgow. Marching from Glasgow, it proceeded to Tompkinsville, from which place it started July 4 in pursuit of the rebels under Gen. John H. Morgan. Moving rapidly throngh Munfordsville. Elizabethtown and Louisville, it proceeded to Jef- fersonville, Ind., Cincinnati, Portsmouth and Chillicothe, Ohio, and arrived at Paris, Ky., June 29, just in time to save the railroad bridge from destruction, and a small force stationed at that point from capture bv a rebel force that made an attack soon after the arrival of the regiment. The rebels retired after a short skirmish. Leaving Paris Aug. 4, the regiment proceeded via Lexington and Louisville to Lebanon, and thence to New Market. It was here assigned to the 2nd brigade, 2nd division, 23d corps. Leaving New Market Aug. 17, it participated in the advance into East Tenn- essee, arriving at Loudon Sept. 4. On the 15th it made a forced march, 30 miles, to Knoxville, and moved thence to Morristown. It returned to Loudon on the 19th. With the exception of these and some minor movements, the regiment remained near London dur- ing September, and entered on picket and entrenchment dnty in October. The deaths from disease during the year numbered 109, and 1 killed in battle.
During the first two weeks of November, 1863, this regiment was in camp opposite Loudon, East Tennessee, doing picket duty, whence it marched to Lenoir. The regiment, with the army, then returned toward Huff's Ferry, and attacked the enemy, driving them some miles toward the Ferry. On the following morning the command fell back to Lenoir. On the 16th orders were received to destroy the transportation equipage and officers' bag- gage, and turn over the teams to the several batteries. The papers and records were here lost or destroyed. The retreat to Knoxville then commenced, the enemy vigorously pressing the pursuit. A halt was ordered at Campbell's Station, and an endeavor made to check the rebel advance. The position was maintained against repeated attacks of the enemy for several hours, when the com- mand, tired and hungry, continued the retreat, through. mud and rain, to Knoxville, where it arrived at. 4 A. M., on the 17th, after a march of 28 miles and a battle of five hours' duration, without food or rest. The loss of the regiment in these movements was S killed, 23 wounded and S missing. The regiment assisted actively in the defense of Knoxville, until the siege was raised on the 5th of December. Dec. 7 it marched in pursuit of the retreating rebels, and on the 13th went into camp at Blaine's Cross Roads, where it was stationed until the 25th, when it received orders to proceed to Strawberry Plains and build fortifications at that place. From the commencement of the retreat to Knoxville
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to this time the regiment suffered greatly. It subsisted on quarter rations of meal and fresh beef, foraged from the country. It had few tents, and many of the men were without blankets, overcoats or shoes.
Jau. 14, 1864, the regiment marched to Dandridge, but on the 17th fell back to Strawberry Plains, whence, ou the 21st, the march was continued to a point near Knoxville, where it was sta- tioned until Feb. 15, engaged on picket and ont-post duty. The enemy's cavalry attacked its pickets Jan. 27, and mortally wounded one inan and captured seven others. The regiment returned to Strawberry Plains Feb. 23, where it encamped until the 29th. Thence it proceeded to New Market and Mossy creek. and on the 12th to Morristown, returning to Mossy creek on the 18th. There is no report of the movements of the regiment during the month of April. May 2 it moved from Charleston, Tenn. On the 7th it marched toward Tunnel Hill, aud on the 8th encountered the enemy at Rocky Face. The regiment advanced as skirmishers, and took possession of a ridge in front of the enemy's works. On the 9th it was engaged in a reconnaissance of the rebel position. Moving from Rocky Face and inarching through Snake Creek Gap, the regiment arrived in front of Resaca on the 13th, and on the following day participated in an unsuccessful charge on the enemy's works, losing, in a few minutes, 62 men killed and wounded.
The enemy having evacuated Resaca, the regiment engaged in the pursuit, and came up and skirmished with them on the 24th, on the Etowah river. The rebel forces having fallen back to Dallas, the regiment took a position in front of their works at that point, which it occupied from the 27th to the 1st of June, and dur- ing this time, was almost constantly, day and night, engaged in skirmishing. May 31 it assisted in repelling a charge made on our lines. The regiment participated in the various movements following the retreat of the enemy from Dallas, and was engaged at Lost Mountain, Kenesaw Mountain, on the Chattahoochee river, and before Atlanta. It was present at the capture of the latter place, and subsequently moved to Decatur, Ga. This department, however, has received no detailed report of these operations. The regiment .marched from Decatur, Oct. 3, in pursuit of the rebel army under Gen. Hood, who was then moving northward through Georgia and Alabama to the Tennessee river. During the montli it marched to Marietta, Dallas, New Hope Church, Big Shanty, Alatoona, Cartersville, Kingston and Rome. From Rome it moved to Calhoun, thence to Resaca, and through Snake Creek Gap to Villauon, Summerville and Cedar Bluff, Ala.
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