Darnell Utttuctattg ffitbrarg Stljaca, JJero fork THE JAMES VERNER SCAIFE COLLECTION CIVIL WAR LITERATURE THE GIFT OF JAMES VERNER SCAIFE CLASS OF 1689 1919 Cornell University Library E580.4.W2 B64 The campaigns of Walker's Texas division olin 3 1924 032 778 890 Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924032778890 THE CAMPAIGNS Walker's Texas Division. BY A PRIVATE SOLDIER. (/& Ju ^ CONTAINING A COMPLETE RECORD OP THE CAMPAIGNS IN TEXAS, LOUISIANA AND ARKANSAS; THE SKIRMISH AT PERKINS' LANDING AND THE BATTLES OF MILLIKEN'S BEND, BAYOU BOURBEUX, MANSFIELD, PLEASANT HILL, JENKINS' FERRY, &c, &c, INCLUDING THE FEDERAL'S REPORT OF THE BATTLES, NAMES OF THE OFFICERS OF THE DIVISION, DIARY OF MARCHES, CAMP SCENERY, ANECDOTES, DESCRIPTION OF THE COUNTRY THROUGH WHICH THE DIVISION MARCHED, &c, &c. " When on the field of freedom bled, I press the ashes of tne brave ;. Marveling that man, should ever dread, Thus to wipe out the name of slave ; No deep-drawn sigh escapes my breast — No woman drops my eyes distain ; I weep not, gallant hearts, at rest— I but deplore they died in vain.'' NEW YORK: PUBLISHED FOR THE AUTHOR ByLANGE, LITTLE & CO., PRINTERS, 108 to 114 Woostbb Street. 1875. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1815, by J. P. BLESSINGTON, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. Lange, Little & Co., Peintbbs, Electbotypkbs and Steekotyperb, 108 to IHWoostbr St.,N. Y. DEDICATION. This volume, with its many imperfections, is, with feelings of pro- found respect and admiration for officers and soldiers, and the cause for which they fought, dedicated to Major-General John Gt. Walker, and the dead and living of the gallant soldiers of his Division of the Confederate States Army, by one who has had the honor to fight under and with them, but whose rank never exceeded that of a PRIVATE SOLDIER. CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. The Texas Soldier 13 CHAPTER II. The Private Soldier 16 CHAPTER III. The Organization of the 16th Texas V. Infantry at Camp Groce. — De- scription of Camp Groce and Camp Hebert. — Camp Life. — Presen- tation of Colors. — The Departure. — Reception at Houston. — Camp at Virginia Point. — Camp Scenes and Camp Amusements. — Night Alarm. — Scenes on Picket 19 CHAPTER IV. Marching Orders. — Return to Camp Groce. — Storm in Camp. — Parting Scenes. — En route for Little Rock. — On the March. — A Review. — Special Order. — Camp Texas. — March through Little Rock. —De- scription of Little Rock. 29 CHAPTER V. March from Little Rock to Clarendon Heights. — Crossing Grand Prairie. — Camp at Clarendon Heights. — En route for Camp Nelson. — Re- crossing Grand Prairie. — Suffering of the Troops. — Arrival at Camp Nelson. — Organization of the Division. — Names of Officers. — Departure of Deshler's Brigade. — Sickness in Camp. — General Re- view. — Night Alarm 40 CHAPTER VI. Leave Camp Nelson. — Arrival at Bayou Metor.— Grand Review of the Division. — The Division ordered to Vicksburg. — En route for Van Buren. — Camp near Little Rock. — Spending Christmas in Camp. — Special Order 61 CHAPTER VII. March from Little Rock to Pine Bluff. — Counter-marching. — General Walker assumes command of the Division. — Hog Stealing. — De- scription of Pine Bluff. — En route for Arkansas Post. — Dispatches from General Churchill to General Walker.— Surrender of the Ar- kansas Post. — Camp Freeze-Out. — Picket Duty. — Arrival of General Holmes. — Fortifying at Camp Freeze-Out 66 CHAPTER VIII. Biographical Sketch of Major-General John G. Walker 72 CHAPTER IX. Return to Pine Bluff. — Camp Mills and Camp Wright. — Description of Camp Wright. — Card -playing. — General Haws assumes command of the 1st Brigade.— Marching Orders. — General Holmes' Farewell Address to the Division. 75 6 CONTENTS. CHAPTER X. page The Division moves to Louisiana. — Arrival at" Ouachita City. — A New mode of Traveling. — Excursion-trip on the Washita River. — Over- land Route to Alexandria. — A Free Ride. — Description of Alexan- dria . 79 CHAPTER XI. Expedition up the Tensas River. — A Night-march to Perkins' Landing. 85 CHAPTER XII. Skirmish at Perkins' Landing. — A Negro Description of the Cannonad- ing. — Official Report of the Skirmish 87 CHAPTER XIII. The Division crosses the Tensas River. — March to Milliken's Bend and Young's Point. — Scenes before the Battle 93 • CHAPTER XIV. The Battle of Milliken's Bend. — Operations of Haws' Brigade at Young's Point. — Genera] McCulloch's Report of the Battle. — General Walk- er's Report of his Division at Milliken's Bend and Young's Point. — Federal Report of the Battle 95 CHAPTER XV. Retreat from Richmond. — Gallant Conduct of the 18th Regiment and Edgar's Battery. — Heroism of a Private Soldier. — Tappan's Brigade to the Rescue. —Arrival at Delhi. 110 CHAPTER XVI. March from Delhi in the direction of Goodrich's Landing. — Texas Cav- alry. — Capture of Fort Mound. — Return to Delhi. — The Appearance of the Troops. — Fall of Vicksburg. — Surmises about the Surrender of Vicksburg. — On the Cars. — Arrival at Monroe 113 CHAPTER XVII. General Walker's Official Reports of the Operations of his Division in Madison and Carroll Parishes. — After the Battle of Milliken's Bend. 119 CHAPTER XVIII. March from Monroe to Alexandria. — General McCulloch leaves the Division. — Amusing Anecdotes of an Ordnance Sergeant en route for Berwick Bay. — Operations of General Dick Taylor. — The "Greyhounds" resting. — Capture of Fort Beauregard. — The Grey- hounds on the Enemy's Trail. — Preparing for Battle. — Arrival of General Scurry 127 CHAPTER XIX. The Battle of Bayou Bourbeaux. — Official Report of the Battle. — Gen- eral Taylor's Congratulatory Address to the Troops of Walker's Division. — Federal Report of the Battle 138 CHAPTER XX. On the March. — Expedition across the Atchafalaya Bayou 150 CONTENTS. 7 CHAPTER XXI. paoe General Walker's Report, giving his Reasons for failing to attack Pla- quemine 155 CHAPTER XXII. Re-crossing the Atchafalaya Bayou. — March to Bayou De Glaize and Marksville. — Fortifying at Yellow Bayou. — Spending Christmas in Camp. — Preaching in Camp. — Opening of the New Tear. — Match Drill. — General Haws leaves the Division.— Arrival of General Waul. — Cotton Selling. — Operations of Scurry's Brigade. — Landing of the Enemy at Simmsport . ..'. 157 CHAPTER XXIII. The Retreat from Yellow Bayou to Mansfield. — General Scurry's Report. — Line of Battle. — Capture of Fort DeRussy. — "Bull Battery." — A Stampede. — Arrival of the Enemy at Alexandria. — Forced Marches. — Capture of Edgar's Battery and the 2d Louisiana Cavalry. — Pre- paring for Battle. — Double-quicking. — Arrival of Green's Cavalry. . 169 CHAPTER XXIV. The Battle of Mansfield.— Official Report of the Battle 182 CHAPTER XXV. The Battle of Pleasant Hill 193 CHAPTER XXVI. Scenes after the Battle 201 CHAPTER XXVII. General Taylor's and Governor Allen's Addresses to the Army of Western Louisiana 203 CHAPTER XXVIII. The Federal Report of the Battles of Mansfield and Pleasant Hill, and the Retreat of the Federal Army 207 CHAPTER XXIX. Marching Orders. — En route for Camden. — Death of General Tom Green. — Arrival of the 3d Texas Infantry. —Names of the Officers. — March through Shreveport and Minden. — General Kirby Smith's Address. — Operations of the Arkansas and Missouri Cavalry. — Evacuation of Camden. — In pursuit of the Enemy. — Desolation of the Country. —Breakers ahead 241 CHAPTER XXX. The Battle of Jenkins's Ferry.— The Federal Report of the Battle 249 CHAPTER XXXI. The Burial of Generals Scurry and Randall 256 CHAPTER XXXII. Return to Camden. — General Kirby Smith's Address to the Soldiers of the Trans-Mississippi Department. — En route for Alexandria. — Promotions. — General Taylor's Address to the Cavalry and Po- lignac's Division. — Camps near Alexandria 259 8 CONTENTS. CHAPTER XXXIII. page The Enemy's Eetreat from Pleasant Hill.— Fortifying at Grand-Ecore. Vindication of General Kirby Smith.— Destruction of the Country. — Critical Position of the Enemy at Alexandria. — Burning of Alex- andria.— Fighting at Yellow Bayou 265 CHAPTER XXXIV. March from Pineville to Snaggy Point.— Storm in Camp.— General Walker leaves the Division. — Organization of the Artillery. — March to the Mississippi River.— General Walker's Orders to Gen- eral King. — Preparations to cross the Mississippi River. — General Taylor's Plan thwarted.— Failure to cross the Mississippi River 269 CHAPTER XXXV. On the March. — General Forney takes command of the Division. — Ar- rival at Monticello. — Grand Review. — March from Monticello to Camden. — Fortifying Camden.— March from Camden to Camp Sumter. — March from Camp Sumter to Camp Magruder. — Win- ter Quarters.— Description of Camp Magruder. — Amusements in Camp.— Anecdotes, etc. — Sham-Battle. — General Review 275 CHAPTER XXXVI. En route for Shreveport. — Grand Review of the Division. — Grand Bar- becue given by the Ladies of Louisiana to the Division 286 CHAPTER XXXVII. General Buckner's Address. — On the March. — Dismounting the Caval- ry, — Reinforcements. — Organization of the 4th Brigade.— Searching for Honey 291 CHAPTER XXXVIII. Homeward Bound. — Retrograde Movement. — Line of March. — Generals Smith, Magruder, and Forney's Addresses to the Soldiers. — Negotia- tions for the Surrender of the Trans-Mississippi Department. — Ar- rival at Hempstead. — Disbanding of the Troops. — Farewell Parting. 298 CHAPTER XXXIX. The "Personnel" of the Division, and How they accept the Situation. . 308 CHAPTER XL. Surrender of the Trans-Mississippi Department 310 Appendix 312 Conclusion 313 PREFACE. ,N presenting the following pages to the public, I trust I am not ignorant of my presumption ; and can only offer, as an apology, the neglect heretofore, of abler pens than mine, to rescue from probable oblivion the deeds and prowess of " Walker's Division " of Texas troops of the Confederate States Army. To me the task has been a labor of love — still, one I would have preferred had been undertaken by some one more com- petent, who could in a measure do justice to the noble sub- ject ; for surely it would require the pen of a Thucydides, to give a full and graphic account of the battles, advances, and retreats, in which " "Walker's Division " participated during the late civil war. To the student of military science, the following pages will not be likely to afford much matter of interest, in a scientific point of view, as they are written by one whose position as a private soldier precluded a knowledge of the strategic reasons for the marches and battles which he merely chronicles. That " truth is stranger than fiction " is an axiom as correct as it is right. Thus I claim for these pages of history a strict adherence to truthfulness in recording actual occurrences — facts gathered from the great and bloody drama of the late war, around which lingers the halo of imperishable glory, possessing all the fascination and interest of romance. This record has been jotted down on the long and weary march, in the quiet camp, before and after the fierce conflict of 10 PBEPACE. deadly strife. A correct record of events as they actually occurred, it is presented to the public. I have indulged in few fancies of the imagination, nor do I claim for this work any peculiar literary excellence. Simple in construction of sentences, unpretending in style of composition, it is given to the public for perusal, as one of the many bloody chapters in the history of the late revolution, when Southerners endeav- ored, by force of arms, to establish their independence, and preserve untarnished the principle of constitutional liberty bequeathed to them by their ancestors, and baptized and con- secrated with their best blood, from the despotic domination of Eadicalism. Let the thousands of the loyal and true hearts that sleep beneath the blood-enriched soil of Louisiana and Arkansas answer. Let the glorious muster-roll of heroes and martyrs in our cause reply whether they were right or wrong in striking a blow for their freedom. The attempt has failed ; and while the Southern people accept the issue of the struggle as the unalterable decree of a mysterious Providence, records of the past, as contained in this volume, will be regarded as priceless mementoes of heroic deeds and an imperishable epitome of gallant achievements, fierce conflicts, determined valor, and patient and long-enduring sufferings of those brave men who sacrificed their lives, and devoted their energies and efforts towards the establishment of long-cherished prin- ciples and institutions. Mere history can furnish only a tittle of the vivid reality of warlike scenes. Perusing its pages, the reader gleans only the record of gallant achievements — lives in the midst of scenes befitting a romance, and not stern realities. Thus there is a strange fascination in such compilations. War has existed almost since the creation of the universe, and its records, from ancient days down to modern times, when Napoleon • electrified the world with his brilliant victories, possess pecu- liar attractions and deep interest. Yet the reader gathers not from the pages of history, with its glowing descriptions, and all cthe attendant pomp and glory of the struggle, its attendant PREFACE. 11 horrors, the deadly suffering, and unbearable anguish which accompany the dark side of the brilliant, fascinating picture, Tis Trail that it should be so. There are few, however, especially in this suffering, ruined Southern land, who do not understand, aye, know, from experience dearly purchased, what uxir means, in the fullest signification of the term. This book is a chapter from its bloodiest record. The author has labored under peculiar disadvantages, being deprived of official records and documents, and has been compelled to rely on his present experience and information, and such notes and papers as could be obtained from the surviving members. In order to make my work acceptable to the general reader, I give a sketch of the battles in which the division participated, but making a diary of our marches the leading feature. If I have failed in presenting as complete and interesting a work as the subject demands, it is a fault, not of the head or heart, but simply because my sources for obtaining necessary information have been, not only limited, but very meager. I do not write this work from auy mercenary motives, but with the sole desire of helping to rescue from obscurity the glorious military record "Walker's Division" earned during the late war. I hope the history of every Texas regiment and brigade in the Confederate States army will be written, and thus pre- serve the material for some future Bancroft of Texas history. TTe have given too many Texas regiments and brigades to the late Confederate States service, to let their history sink into obscurity ; besides, their bravery and services are of such a nature as to cause a glow of pride to tingle through every Texan heart. As I have said, I hope other pens will write the histories of other organizations. If I have but contributed a correct record of Walker's Division to the general fund, I am satisfied. Imperfect as this record may be, it is given to the public, not for criticism, but as a compilation of facts, exhibiting some of the innumerable thrilling scenes through which they participated as votive actors. 12 PREFACE. Though vanquished in the final result, though the princi- ple for which we fought and for which our comrades died seems to be forgotten in the blind passions of the hour, yet we have the proud satisfaction to know that our defeat was accomplished by an overwhelming foe, and they must and ever will do us the justice to say that they " met a foeman wor- thy of their steel." I shall endeavor to give a graphic account of the organiza- tion of the 16th Texas Volunteer Infantry (Mournoy's), the regiment to which I had the honor of belonging until it was attached to a brigade, and this brigade with three others were formed into a division, the history of which division, from camp to field, I have endeavored to give as fully as possible, in the following chronicle THE CAMPAIGNS OF WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. CHAPTEE I. THE TEXAS SOLDEEB. " Bebellion ! foul, dishonoring word, Whose wrongful blight so oft has stained The holiest cause that tongue or sword — That mortal ever lost or won. How many a spirit, born to bless, Has sunk beneath that withering name, Whom but a day's, an hour's success Had wafted to eternal fame ! " fN the first day of February, 1861, Texas took sides with her sister States. The time had come when all the Southern States must "hang together" in one common cause, or else "hang separately." They hung to- gether, cemented by the great principle that, " whenever any form of government becomes destructive of its ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it." As the news of the capture of Fort Sumter spread with the velocity of the hurricane, it roused the energies of the Southern people to the highest tone of patriotism, and to deeds of the most lofty action. The lawgiver left the senate- house, the lawyer the court, the judge the bench, the mechanic his shop, the husbandman his plough, and rushed forward to 14 WALKEE'S TEXAS DIVISION. the seat of danger, to join their Southern brethren on the "tented field." The bright star of victory led them onward through the dark shades of war, casting light and hope athwart the path of the war-worn Texas soldier. Texas should be proud of the noble men who went forth for her, to battle for right and liberty. They have taken a name already famous, and made it the most glorious of the age. They have borne aloft her banner — through toilsome marches, through times of starvation, in rags, often shoeless and coat- less — into the heart of danger, and planted it on the topmost pinnacle of fame. The sons of the " Lone Star State " dis- tinguished themselves on every battle-field, from the first bat- tle of Manassas to the last one at Palmetto Ranch, on the Bio Grande. And here I wish to note, that it is a singular fact that the last battle of the war was, though the contending parties did not number over fifteen hundred men, as decisive a victory for the Confederates, in comparison with -the num- bers engaged, as the first battle of Manassas ; but, alas ! both were unavailing offerings to the god of war. The proud achievements of the troops of Texas are above all praise. History furnishes us no nobler example of heroism and constancy. I know of no battle where they have been engaged, that they have not been chosen to bring on the fight. "What battery has stood the force of their resistless charge ? What retreat have they failed to cover ? The flower of the foe has been cut down by their determined valor. Patient and enduring on the toilsome march, swift and certain in the sur- prise, and terrible as the tempest-blast in the charge, they have proven themselves worthy of the name of Soldiers of Liberty. If the world has ever known their superiors in valor, history gives not the example. Texans are born soldiers ; from early boyhood they are taught the use of the rifle and six-shooter. They know that much depends on their skill in the use of arms — the safety of themselves and their families from the murdering Lipau, or the ruthless Comanche. They learn in early childhood WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. 15 what has contributed so largely to the fame of the French soldier — perfect self-reliance at all times and under all cir- cumstances. This, perhaps, is the most valuable quality a soldier can possess. Without it the most thorough bull-dog courage often ends in a worse than useless sacrifice of life. The Texan possesses another high quality of a soldier — power of endurance, and ability to march when suffering for food and water, that would prostrate men not trained to travel the im- mense prairies of Texas, where they are often for days without either. ********** The gallant dead — how fell they ? Heroes ! thousands of whom have no monuments save the memory of their ever- lasting valor. At the cannon's mouth, where the foe stood thickest, in the deadliest charge, with the forlorn hope, on the perilous scout, or at the first breach — there lay the Texan. " The soldier of liberty, who died for her sake, Leaving in battle not a blot on his name, He looked proudly to heaven, from the death-bed of fame.'' May we not feel confident that the rising and coming gen- erations of Texans will not attaint the holy halo that sur- rounds the name of the Texan soldier, but, on the contrary, try to emulate the deeds he has done and accomplished, not only on the tented field, but in the council chamber ; and that, whether republican institutions on this American continent survive the present ordeal or not, the " Lone Star " of Texas shall ever remain the emblem of those who, like the immortal Bayard, are sansjpeur et sans reproche ? 16 WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. CHAPTEE II. THE PRIVATE SOLDIER. "And while adversity's chill blast Sweeps like a besom o'er our land, And round her bleeding forms are cast The hated tyrant's chains at last, We still possess the glorious past — The victories of our patriot band— The memories of the fields of glory, Which aye shall live, in song and story, To cheer the brave and shame the coward. By that blue heaven bending o'er us, By that green earth spread out before us, By that dear fame of those who bore us, We are not whipped, but overpowered." ?HE fortune of a private soldier is indeed an humble and, I might almost say, a penal one. Having to en- dure the sun-rays on the march, the blinding snows and chilling winds of winter, to plunge into the swollen torrent, or traverse the arid plains, nothing can possibly sustain him, unless it be a high and holy cause, or a sense of the rectitude of the purpose for which he has taken up arms, and for which he strikes. No glowing vision of a monument erected by a nation, or even by his comrades in arms, can allure him to the dangerous path. Of the private soldier of any army, but, above all, the private soldier of the army whose banners are consecrated to the laws which are the expression to us of the safeguard of popular rights, and the cause, in an eminent degree, of civilization and liberty pervading the soldiers of the armies everywhere, but especially the armies called to- gether by such a cause — it may indeed be said of them, as an eloquent European said of those who fell before the WALKER 8 TEXAS DIVISION. 17 walls of Buda, the consciousness of doing right impressed on their features, that "they were the nameless. demigods of liberty." No monument rises up in his anticipations of the future ; he cannot expect that, when he returns from the war, either brave hands or fair hands can wreathe the bays upon his bent or aching brow, or even anticipate that he will be remembered by those who most heartily bade him leave the threshold of his home, and go forth and do his duty lite a man. Nevertheless, there is a fame milder, and perhaps more sacred than that which descends in bounteous pleni- tude upon the head of the conspicuous officer, or upon those who have signally distinguished themselves in battle. Among the private soldiers of the late Confederate army were men of culture, men of gentle training, men of intellect, men of several positions, men of character at home, men endeared to a domestic circle of refinement and eloquence, men of wealth," men who gave tone and character to the society in which they moved, and men who, for conscience' sake, made a living sacrifice of property, home, comforts, and who were ready to add crimson life to the holy offering. Many of these, if they would .have surrendered honor, and their inde- pendence, could have remained in possession of all these elegances and comforts. But they felt like the Boman who said : "Put honor in one hand and death in the other, and I will look on death indifferently." "Without rank, without title, without anticipation of distinction — animated only by .the high- est and noblest sentiments which can influence our common nature — the private labors, and toils, and marches, and fights ; endures hunger, and thirst, and fatigue. Through watchings and weariness, sleepless nights and cheerless, laborious days, he holds up before him the one glorious prize — " Freedom to my country ;" "independence and my home." I do not believe that there has been a private in the Con- federate army, who has been under the fire of battle, and has returned maimed or in the freshness of his vigor to his home, who will not enjoy the. fame with which the loving wife, or venerable mother, or, prouder still, with which his 18 WALKEE'S TEXAS DIVISION. children will remember his deeds. The private soldiers may not have municipal authorities to welcome them, after their onerous, tiresome, and exacting duties ; but with a love multi- plied infinitely, multiplied by the dangers they have encoun- tered, the labors they have resolutely and heroically per- formed, by the sacrifice of health and limbs that they have incurred for their country, that has given them shelter and has maintained for them a magnificent sanctuary — for all these the wife of their choice will clasp them, as I am sure she has done before, in hundreds of instances, still more dearly to her heart ; for all that she will still have a deeper sanctity. The waving hand of the old woman who nourished you at her breast will impart her welcome at the threshold, and perhaps her farewell benediction. With tears she may impart it, but ah ! they will be tears glowing with enthusiasm and with an old mother's love. This, I say, is the fame — the milder, the more obscure fame, if that be not a contra- diction of terms — but nevertheless, by reason of this, the more sacred fame, which will be perpetuated for a generation or two, or more, in the household and amongst the relatives of the private soldier. I have often felt pained and annoyed at the flippant reference to the private, while the unreasoning speaker seemed to regard the officers as the prime and meritorious agents of all that is done. Why, in those ranks is an amount of intellect which would instruct and astonish the statesman ! The opinion of these men will be, and ought to be, omnipotent with the people and government of their country. The admiration of their devotion and heroism is without limit, and when the blind passion of our foes dies away, and harmony prevails throughout this continent, I hope our worthy foes will do us justice in acknowledging that the private soldiers of the Southern army were never whipped, but overpowered. WALKEB S TEXAS DIVISION. 19 OHAPTEE m. THE ORGANIZATION OP THE 16TH TEXAS V. INFANTRY. — AT CAMP GROCE. — DESCRIPTION OF CAMP GROCE AND CAMP HEBERT.— CAMP LIFE. — PRES- ENTATION OF COLORS. — THE DEPARTURE. — RECEPTION AT HOUSTON. — CAMP AT VIRGINIA POINT. — CAMP SCENES AND CAMP AMUSEMENTS. — NIGHT ALARM. — SCENES ON PICKET. 'HE 16th Texas V. Infantry was organized at "Camp Groce," near Hempstead, Austin County, on the 25th of March, 1862, with the following Field, Staff and and Company officers, viz. : Colonel— George Flournoy. Lieut.-Colonel— James B. Shepard. Mayor — William H. Red-wood. Quartermaster— W. H. D. Carrington. Commissary — Joseph Lee. Surgeon — TJ. Q. M. Walker. Asst-Burgeon^— S. Ewing. Chaplain — R. H. Taliaferro. Adjutant — R. L. Uphaw. Company A. Captain, X. B. Sanders. 1st Lieut., J. M. White. 2d Lieut., J. F. Bates. 2d Lieut., Sr., Ishmael Kile. Orderly Sergeant, D. A. Chamberlin. 75 men. Company B Captain, W. H. Jerrell. 1st Lieut. , A. Testard. 2d Lieut., H. L. Lewis. 2d Lieut. , M. M. Murdoek. Orderly Sergeant, H. C. Surghuor. 74 men. Company C Captain, M. H. Bowers. 1st Lieut. , Joseph Bird. 2d Lieut., John R. Spann. 2d Lieut., J. L. "Vaughn. Orderly Sergeant, B. F. Lockwood. 83 men. Company D. Captain, A. H. Chalmers. 1st Lieut., B. Taylor. 2d Lieut., W. L. McLaughlin. 2d Lieut., John Rumsey. Orderly Sergeant, T. J. McLaughlin. 85 men. 20 WALKEK S TEXAS DIVISION. Company E. Captain, G. T. Marold. 1st Lieut., A. B. Klaedon. 2d Lieut., C. H. Hanke. 2d Lieut., J. Groff. Orderly Sergeant, P. Giesheke. 73 men. Company P. Captain, Z. Hunt. 1st Lieut., Z. W. Matthews. 2d Lieut., B. T. Harris. 2d Lieut., C. M. Campbell. Orderly Sergeant, S. Hayford. 84 men. Company G. Captain, F. Moore. 1st Lieut., C. F. Millett. 2d Lieut., John Davidson. 2d Lieut., John Smith. Orderly Sergeant, John 0. Johnson. Company H. Captain, M. Quin. 1st Lieut., J. B. Good. 2d Lieut., J. McDonald. 2d Lieut., J. E. Coryell. Orderly Sergeant, I. C. Bell. 51 men. Company I. Captain, L. Moore. 1st Lieut., A. McDow. 2d Lieut., V. S. Eubb. 2d Lieut., W.«H. Ledbetter. Orderly Sergeant, James B. Wilkins. Ill men. Company K. Captain, T. I. Peel. 1st Lieut., Peel. 2d Lieut., A. Earner. 2d Lieut. , James Donahoe. Orderly Sergeant, J. M. Bennick. 64 men. Camp Groce, so named in honor of Colonel L. W. Groce, the owner of the land, commanded a splendid panoramic view of a long extent of country, situated on a rising ground alongside of the Central Railroad, between three and four miles from the town of Hempstead, in Austin County. It was at first covered with trees and dense brush ; these being cleared away, except some of the trees left for shade, a pretty camp soon sprung up like a city. Here our regiment was pleasantly encamped, occupying the long wooden sheds that were built for our barracks. The bright fires that crackled and glowed around gave a cheerful appearance to the place, about which the men could be found grouped, — some cooking, some furbishing up their arms after return from drill, others pitching quoits, or collected together listening to some story- teller spinning his yarns. What a scene for one unaccustomed to witness a regular encampment ! It was a spectacle both strange and new, to see young men, reared amid the luxuries and comforts of home, whose fair faces and white hands had WALKEB'S TEXAS DIVISION. 21 never been soiled by contact with work, doing soldier's duty, bonding over the camp-fire, preparing meals or boiling coffee — tears streaming from their eyes, caused by villainous smoke from those same camp-fires — carrying wood and water, and, when the day's duties were completed, lying down upon a board, with knapsack or a billet of wood for a pillow. Military discipline soon inducted us into the mysteries of camp-life, and in time we became accustomed to its daily routine, which was by no means light. At early dawn the reveille roused us from slumber. Roll-call being over, the companies were dismissed to put their quarters in order. Breakfast at 6 o'clock, A. M. In the mean time two men from each com- pany were detailed to serve in the main-guard, to enforce discipline and guard the camp. A police guard was also appointed, who cleaned up all dirt and filth about the tents, brought water for the company, wood for the cooks, and, in fact, kept everything in order and cleanliness during the drilling of the troops. There was a daily drill, three times a day, at the following hours, viz. : Company Drill, at 7 o'clock, A. M., Company Drill, at 2 o'clock, P. M., Battalion Drill, at 3£ o'clock, P. M., and "Dress Parade" every evening, at 5 o'clock; at sundown, Company Muster, for roll-call and supper. Tattoo, at 9 P. M., when the men retired to their respective quarters; fifteen minutes later, three taps of the drum was the signal for all lights to be extinguished, and the camp was in darkness and quietude. These duties were conducted with regularity and precision, and performed with a promptitude and cheerful- ness surprising in men who had never known restraint, and were fresh from the business and luxuries of home. Every- thing necessary for the comfort and convenience of the troops was furnished, and laugh, jest, and song attested the general satisfaction and good feeling of the men. . Opposite "Camp Groce," on the left of the railroad, was 22 WALKEE'S TEXAS DIVISION. situated "Camp Hebert," named after Brigadier-General P. 0. Hebert, who then commanded tbe district of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona ; — here was encamped Colonel Car- ter's Brigade of Cavalry. From this position there was a mag- nificent view of the hills that gird the place, forming a sort of natural amphitheatre ; looking picturesque with their waving forests of trees, and innumerable white tents. Look into the cavalry officers' tents, and you will find that they don't fare so badly in camp. Neat beds are contrived ; some are cots, others saplings or frames covered with cotton, and plenty of coverings. On one side is a table, with books and novels, a box of cigars, and, most likely, a bottle of "commissary." These, with a looking-glass, and the officers' equipments are complete. Four flies form a mess-tent; and as the colonel and staff are going to dine, we will just see what kind of fare they have. It consists of stewed beef, boiled ham, mashed potatoes, and a couple of chickens, which some of the Austin County housekeepers were kind enough to raise for them — at least the officers' servants thought so ; for dessert, a couple of bottles of old rye, which some of the planters sent them — for their especial benefit ; all these flanked by a respectable force of negro waiters. Officers and orderlies are always lounging or riding about headquarters, which gave it a very gay and stirring appear- ance. At some distance from the colonel's headquarters are the less pretentious headquarters of some of his subordinate officers, while, a little further on, are the modest tents of the rank and file, arranged in streets. The men around these are collected in groups, wearing their bell-spurs, while around each waist is dangling a huge knife, made by some village blacksmith, giving them the appearance of warriors, apparently ready for any emergency. Some are playing cards, pitch and toss, or a thousand other games known only in the army ; others are dining, and grum- bling at their rations, while dining, perhaps, on turkey. The cooks are busy around a huge camp-kettle, placed on the fire, in which a joint of bacon and some peas are bubbling and WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. 23 bubbling around, as if they were patriotic enough to enjoy being eaten for the good of the soldier. A smaller vessel sim- mers near it ; but, as the lid is on it, I cannot see its contents — most likely a brace of chickens under the wing of a fat tur- key. This is the way the cavalry lived at " Camp Hebert." You might ask them where they got all these good things. They will tell you, as a matter of course, that their commis- sary furnished them. Follow their career through Arkansas and Louisiana, afterwards, and ask the ladies of those States about their chickens, when Carter's Cavalry was in their neighborhood. Nothing of much interest transpired at "Camp Groce" (outside of the routine of camp duty), until the morning of the 25th of April On that day the ladies of Austin County presented the regiment with a beautiful "flag." This appro- priate present was received with hearty cheers. The address of the lady orator was one of peculiar force and unsurpassed eloquence. Her clear ringing voice was heard by all, and her manner and words sent a thrill of enthusiasm to every manly bosom, attested by frequent loud and prolonged bursts of applause. Colonel George Flournoy accepted the flag from the fair donors, and gave them assurance that, so long as a member of the 16th Regiment remained alive, it should never suffer a stain of dishonor. After the presentation of the colors, the regiment continued learning its A, B, C, of military tactics, until the 16th of May, when we bade adieu to the old camp, endeared to many by pleasant associations, and friendships formed to be severed only by death. We em- barked aboard the railroad cars, bound for Virginia Point, and arrived at Houston about 4 o'clock, P. M. During our march from the Central to the Galveston Depot, the regiment was the recipient of one grand ovation, the balconies of the houses, banquettes, and streets being crowded with countless thousands of men, women, and children. Ladies waved their handkerchiefs, and flung bouquets on the marching col- umn, bidding the brave boys farewell. Many knew that it was, perhaps, a last farewell to the enthusiastic and noble 24 WALKEU'S TEXAS DIVISION. soldiers of this command, and they duly appreciated the heartfelt expression of sympathy showered upon them, and the emotion manifested upon many fair and lovely faces. As the regiment marched up Main Street, a gentleman remarked : " There goes a body of men who will make their mark on the battle-field." After arriving at the Galveston Depot, and finding no train ready to leave for Virginia Point, we en- camped near the depot until the following day, when we went on board the train bound for Virginia Point, distant from Houston about forty-three miles. "We arrived at Virginia Point about 2 o'clock, P. M. Our quartermaster was on hand to convey us to our quarters, in a long row of wooden sheds, which had been previously, occupied by Colonel Cook's Eegiment of Artillery. They had left for Galveston a few days previous to our arrival. Virginia Point commands a splendid view of Galveston Island. It was strongly fortified. Fort Nelson, at this place, had fine casements, an extensive esplanade, and mounted several guns of large caliber. The situation of the fort, on a jutting neck of land, was delightful. Here the troops spent their time pleasantly enough (except occasionally annoyance by musquitoes), reclining on the grass, watching the numer- ous vessels sailing by ; or, perched along the railroad bridge (connecting Galveston Island with the main land), rod in hand, awaiting a nibble from one of the finny tribe, or per- haps watching the declining sun gilding the prairies with its golden beams, while around was diffused the purple haze of an Indian summer. Here the troops were visited by their wives and children (such as were fortunate enough to have any), and many a pleasant day passed over in sweet for- getfulness of what had gone by, and with hopes of the future. Nothing worthy of notice transpired in camp until the night of the 10th of June. Shortly after midnight we heard the "long roll" beat. This we knew was a token of danger. Presently, orderlies came galloping through camp, notifying company commanders to have their companies on the parade- WALKEB's TEXAS DIVISION. 25 ground in five minutes' time. Doubte-quicking to the pa- rade-ground, some shoeless and hatless, we formed in line of battle. Presently the ordinance sergeant, assisted by several deputies, commenced issuing ammunition to the several com- panies. About the time each company had their ammunition, heavy cannonading was heard in the direction of Galveston. Many were the surmises and conjectures of the soldiers as to the cause. Apparently to keep up the excitement, one of the pickets stationed on the railroad bridge shouted aloud, " Who comes there ? " followed by the report of a musket. The hands of every man clasped his gun tighter, and every preparation was made to resist an attack from the enemy — for, in the hurry and alarm, we could think of nothing else — but, on making inquiry about the sentinel's firing, it was ascer- tained that a cow, in attempting to cross the bridge, was shot by him. He reported to the officer of the guard that he saw, as he supposed, a "Live Yankee," creeping slowly towards him, with intent to kill him, and he fired in self- defence. His explanation proved satisfactory to the officer of the guard. Another incident, I deem worthy to relate, occurred with another of the sentinels on the bridge. An officer, be- longing to the regiment, was returning from Galveston. After passing by several of the pickets without any difficulty, he approached an Irishman (who was on picket). He halted the officer, and asked him for the " countersign." The officer informed him that he did not deem it necessary to avail him- self of getting the " countersign," owing to the fact that he had supposed all the soldiers knew him. The Irishman replied that his instructions were, not to let any person pass without he had the "countersign." Moreover, he informed the officer, he knew no person while on duty ; and, if Jeff. Davis undertook to pass without having the "countersign," he would not allow him to pass. The officer, hearing those remarks, became very angry, and threatened to prefer charges against the Irishman. The Irishman became indig- nant, and, in order to punish the officer for his insulting 26 WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. remarks, ordered him to maik time, at the same moment presenting his bayonet to the officer's breast, and commencing to sing " I am monarch of all I survey ; My right there is none to dispute." After finishing his song, the officer asked him to call the officer of the guard, and have him released. He answered the officer by replying, that, if he wanted the officer of the guard, he could call him ; but, for his part, he had no use for the officer of the guard. The officer hearing this, com- menced calling for the officer of the guard. The officer of the guard hearing him, came and released the officer ff" om his domicile. Ever afterwards, when the officer took a trip to Galveston, he was pretty certain to have the countersign before he un- dertook to pass the bridge pickets. It is a matter of fact that, several years afterwards, this same Irishman, while on picket in Louisiana, gave to a colonel of a cavalry regiment the same kind of treatment he had given to the infantry officer at Virginia Point. After remaining on the parade-ground about half an hour, and seeing no enemy in sight, the command was given : "Eight face," then " Countermarch, by file right," back again to our old quarters. In the mean time we were assured that the "stars and bars" still floated defiantly over Gal- veston Island. We soon learned the cause of our being disturbed in our midnight slumbers. The cause of the heavy firing we heard was owing to the Steamer Rusk undertaking to run the block- ade, which she did successfully. She was loaded with cotton for the government, and her destination was the ever-faithful " Island of Cuba." After the excitement died away, everything remained quiet in camp. While encamped at Virginia Point, and, I might say, during the whole period of time we remained in Texas, there Was a most improvident waste of beef, the regular rations being WAJJJEB's TEXAS DIVISION. 27 served out to each man. Those who could obtain choice luxuries from home, of course threw away the coarse and tough parts of the beef given them. These, however, soon found customers, for clouds of buzzards were continually hovering over and lighting within the lines, playing the part of most excel- lent scavengers. Could we but have anticipated the horrible sufferings we were then bringing upon our heads, or rather stomachs, by the prodigality-^had we thought the time was near at hand, when the poorest morsels we were throwing away so lavishly would be absolutely necessary to sustain life — a more provident course would have been adopted. Some of the old campaigners that had been in the Mexican War spoke df this waste of victuals at the time, remarking that the buzzards were fattening upon meat of which we should all feel the want before the close of the war ; which proved, alas ! too true. But by far the greater portion of the troops were in- experienced, and went on the principle of taking special good care of ourselves to day, and letting to-morrow look out for itself. We gained experience and wisdom afterwards, but we bought it at an enormous price. Much as we all were pleased with our location at Vir- ginia Point, our destiny was for a larger field to operate in. We soon learned that our services were required in Arkan- sas, to help drive back the invaders from her soil. General Hindman, Commander-in-Chief west of the Mississippi river, requested General Hubert, then in command of Texas, to send him all the Texas regiments he could spare. Conse- quently, on the 1st of July, Colonel Flourney received orders from General Hebert, to hold his regiment in read- iness to march at a moment's notice. On the evening of the 6th of July, the order for the regiment to march to Little Eock, Arkansas, was read at dress parade. The ensuing night was accordingly spent in various avocations by officers and men. Nearly all wrote home to their friends the exciting news, while the balance gave way to fun and jollification; very little sleep was enjoyed by any one. The morning of the 7th 28 WALKEE'S TEXAS DIVISION. dawned, and the preparations for the march were made ; blankets were rolled up, haversacks filled with rations, guns and equipments were highly polished up, awaiting for the regiment to form, in order to take a final adieu of Virginia Point. WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. 29 CHAPTEE IV. MARCHING ORDERS. — RETURN TO CAMP GROCE. — STORM IN CAMP. — PART- ING SCENES. — EN ROUTE POR LITTLE BOCK. — ON THE MARCH. — A REVIEW. — SPECIAL ORDER. — CAMP TEXAS. — MARCH THROUGH LITTLE ROCK. — DESCRIPTION OP LITTLE ROCK. the 7th of July, under the heat of a scorching sun, the regiment marched aboard the railroad cars. After a ride of about five hours, we arrived in Houston. As we marched through the town, to the Central Depot, the same greeting was extended to us by the ladies as they had done previously. There is something solemn, yet soul-stirring, in the solid tramp of a body of armed men, as they depart for some scene of deadly strife, with ensigns fluttering in the breeze, and the strains of martial music, or the roll of the stirring drum. Shortly after our arrival at the depot, we went aboard the cars, bound for our old camp-ground, viz., Camp Groce, where we were to remain a few days, to make the necessary prepasations for the forthcoming long and tedious march to Little Eock. Nothing unusual transpired on our trip from Virginia Point, worthy of notice. On our arrival at Camp Groce, we were much surprised to find Colonel Elmore's Eegiment of In- fantry occupying our old barracks ; consequently, we had to take possession of Camp Hebert, then vacated by Carter's Brigade of Calvalry. "We remained at this camp several weeks, for the purpose of making tents, and making preparations for our journey to Arkansas. The morning after our arrival in oamp, our quarters were visited by one of those terrific storms so prevalent during this season of the year, and which the open nature of the country rendered all the more furious in its force and grandeur. About nine o'clock, huge masses of 30 WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. clouds, inked in their darkness, gathered in the northwest in fantastic forms ; they were piled up like a succession of jagged mountain peaks, their rough edges tinged with a pale yellowish light. How a vivid flash of lighting would dart its forked tongues, athwart the blackness, followed by the rumbling thunder-roll ! The storm drove down with furious speed upon our encampment. The men hurried hither and thither, driv- ing down the tent-pegs, and tightening the cords. From ex- perience, they knew what to expect. It burst at last upon the camp with tenfold fury. The lightning's blinding flash was followed by the thunder's peal, crash upon crash, in rapid succession. The trees groaned and shivered with the wind- king's mighty power. Then came the rain, first in large pattering drops, succeeded finally by a deluge of water, as if all the flood-gates of heaven had been loosed. Cries, shouts, and laughter were heard on all sides, according to the nature of the men's mishaps ; tents tumbled upon their occupants, from beneath which the men would emerge like drowned rats, much to the amusement of their more fortunate comrades. Such scenes as these were of no rare occurrence and formed a part of the soldier's experience at Camp Hebert. Many of the troops had become impatient at the delay, as the regiment had to remain at/this camp until the 31st of July. Previous to our taking up the line of march, the regiment was inspected by Colonel George Flournoy. A neat and appro- priate address was delivered by him. About 2 o'clock, P. M., we went aboard the train, bound for Navasato, our wagon train having been sent ahead of us the day previous. On our arri- val at Hempstead, the platform was filled to its utmost capacity with citizens of both sexes, from different portions of the State. The scene that ensued beggars all description. Language grows weak and impotent in the attempt to portray these early parting scenes of the war. The warm embrace, the streaming eyes, agonizing expressions of sorrow, loving words of cheer and advice, the whispered prayers for their loved ones' safety, the tokens of love and remembrance, are memories as ineffaceable as the foot-prints of time. Regard- WALKEE'S TEXAS DIVISION. 31 less, in the abandonment of the excitement and deep feelings of the moment, the members of the different companies kissed and embraced their sweethearts indiscriminately. Those soft, encircling arms, and the warm pressure of loving lips, linger with the soldier to his dying hour, and often come back, with irrepressible influence, to the hearts of those who survive the dread carnage of battling hosts. Fair countrywomen! 'twas but the expression of your woman's sympathy, deep affection, and abiding hope in the cause which your loved ones had espoused. Many of those warmly-throbbing hearts now mouldering lie 'neath the green sod of distant States, in the soldier's humble grave ; but the survivors cherish the memory of those bygone scenes with deep reverence and holy affection. At the expiration of the given time, the men promptly returned to the cars. Cheer after cheer was given to the ladies of Hempstead, as we took our departure for Navasoto. On our arrival at Navasoto, scenes similar to those at Hemp- stead took place, wherever the regiment had friends and rela- tions, while every farm, hamlet, city, and village, poured forth their inhabitants at, the roadside to wave an adieu to the men. Such enthuasism, unanimity of sentiment and feeling was never before exhibited. As we marched through the town to our camp-ground, bouquets of flowers were continually lavished upon us by the fair donors of Navasoto. We encamped in the rear of the town, and had dress-parade, in order to please the ladies of Nava- soto. We remained here until the morning of the 2d of August, awaiting the arrival of our wagons, from Camp Groce. Aug. 2d. Early this morning, the regiment took up their line of march for Little Eock, Arkansas. During the march, the troops were compelled to carry their knapsacks, in order to break them in to the harness of old veteran soldiers. After marching five miles, we struck camp, selected for us by our quartermaster. Aug. 3d. At two o'clock this morning, the reveille aroused the men from their slumbers. After cooking breakfast, we took 32 WALKEb'S TEXAS DIVISION. t up the line of march once more. "What a day of severe experience it was for all who participated therein ! Shoulders grew sore under the burden of supporting knapsacks, limbs wearied from the painful march, and feet grew swollen and blistered as the men marched along the dusty road. The country we marched over was rocky, especially around the town of Anderson. The troops, however, soon became accus- tomed to marching, and bore its hardships with fortitude and courage, keeping up their spirits with songs and jokes, as they passed along. After marching twelve miles, we arrived at a small creek, and reposed on its banks for the night. Aug. 4th. Marched ten miles. Passed by several well-culti- vated farms, with " Dress-waving fields and pastures green, With gentle groves, and slopes between. " Aug. 5th. Marched five miles, and camped on Bead-Eye creek. The country here was beautiful, being an open, rolling prairie land, extending as far as the eye could reach, in gentle undulations. In former ages this section of country was inhab- ited by a tribe of Indians called the Bead-Eye tribe ; conse- quently the creek derived its name from the tribe of Indians. Tired and weary as the troops were, they had little spirit to examine the beauties of nature. We remained encamped at this creek until the morning of the 8th. In the mean time, our camps were continually visited by fair ladies from the sur- rounding neighborhood. Many were the bright smiles on their fair faces, and also loving glances from their bright eyes. Aye, and cheering words from their fair lips, to the brave defenders of their firesides, were conclusively bestowed on the brave soldiers, showing how beauty appreciated valor. On the morning of the 8th, the march was once more resumed, much to the satisfaction of the men. Soldiers are proverbial for their restlessness, and, strange as it may seem, infinitely pre- fer the tedious and toilsome march to the quietude of camp life for any length of time. Arrived at the town of Madison- ville, and marched by platoons through the town, to the tune of WALKEK'S TEXAS DIVISION. 33 Dixie. The town was thronged with ladies from the surround- ing country, eager to look at the soldiers and hear the music of the band. This town is built on a sand-hill, which makes it look deso- late and bleak. After passing the town, we marched two miles, and camped on the bank of a small running stream, marching the distance of ten miles. Aug. 9th. Marched eight miles. Crossed the Trinity river at Bobbins' Ferry, and camped on its banks until the morning of the 11th inst. While resting here, the troops enjoyed them- selves by bathing their sore and wearied limbs. The morning of the 11th dawned a bright and beautiful one ; a lovely harbinger of those dreamy days when the soul drinks in with intoxicating pleasure every scene of beauty. At daylight the troops were in line, ready for the march. Marched eighteen miles, and arrived at Colonel Bennet's old camp-ground. It is situated west of the town of Crockett. Aug. 12th. Marched twelve miles, over a dusty road, and through a section of country almost devoid of water. Aug. 13th. Marched ten miles, over a deep sandy road. The heat was suffocating, the thermometer stood at 110°, and the breeze was as refreshing as steam from an escape-pipe. Aug. 14th. Marched eight miles, and camped at a tan-yard. This may look like slow travelling, but it is accomplishing a great deal when we take into consideration the effect of the sun, the heat being terrible. The nights were somewhat pleas- ant, but the days perfectly awful with their suffocating atmos- phere. If you wish to imagine yourself in this country, just get into a hot oven, and if there be any difference, it will be in favor of the oven. Aug. 15th. At daylight this morning, we took up the line of march. Passed through the town of Palestine, and camped two miles east of the town, after marching eight miles. The crops in this section of country apparently were good; the farmers seemed highly pleased with the prospect before them ; peaches were ,in abundance^delicacies which the men made the most of, and greatly enjoyed. Palestine is situated on 3 34 WALKER ? S TEXAS DIVISION. rolling hills, and distinguished for no particular beauty, either of location or building. Aug. 16th. Marched fourteen miles. The day, as usual, was sultry and warm. We camped near a spring of cool water, which proved to be refreshing. It was the first water we had met on our day's march. Aug! 17th. Marched nine miles, and camped on the banks of the Angelina river, where we remained until the morning of the 20th inst. While encamped here, the troops enjoyed themselves in swimming. Aug. 20th. Crossed the Angelina river, and marched fourteen miles. The general appearance of the country, after cross- ing the river, was hilly, interspersed with rich valleys of great, fertility, covered with a dark mulatto soil. Aug. 21st. Marched two miles, and encamped near the town of Tyler. We remained at this camp until the morning of the 23d inst. On the evening of the 22d, there was a review of the regiment by General H. B. McCulloch and staff. The affair was grand and imposing, and attracted an immense con- course of people. Although there were present no " knights of the quill," to write about the manly appearance and mili- tary bearing of the men, the general seemed very much pleased with their discipline and cleanliness. - After the re- view, he made a patriotic speech to the troops. Aug. 23. About 7 o'clock, A. M., we took up the line of march again. Marched through Tyler, to the tune of Dixie. The morn- ing was clear and beautiful. The gorgeous sunrise, viewed from the hills, the evidence of divine handiwork bursting upon us at every step, swelled our hearts with unutterable emotions. As we proceeded on our journey, climbing hill after hill, the men would stop and gaze, as they arrived on the summit of the various hills, apparently with breathless admiration upon the grandeur of the scenery. We bivouacked about 11 o'clock, at a spring in the piny woods, after marching nine miles. i Aug. 24th. Marched nine miles. The march to-day was very tiresome, up and down hill. The day was warm, almost to WALKEB'S TEXAS DIVISION. 35 suffocation. We halted for about fifteen minutes in eTery hour to rest. Aug. 25th. Crossed the Sabine river. It was so shallow that the men were able to wade through the water, which was very transparent and intensely cold. After crossing the river, our road was up the river for a few miles, when it turned into the hills, where we had a beautiful view of the adjacent scenery. We encamped at a running creek, after marching fifteen miles. Aug. 26th. Marched nine miles. This day's march brought us over a very hilly country. Our encampment was very well selected, being at the base of a range of hills, where wood and water were abundant. Aug. 27th. Marched fourteen miles, and camped near the town of Gilmer. This was one of the severest day's marches we experienced. It was excessively warm, without the least air. The hills on each side seemed, as it were, to reflect the rays of the sun so as to strike us with double force, until it became almost insupportable. Aug. 28th. Passed through the town of Gilmer, in Upshur County. Gilmer, apparently, looks rather the worse for wear. It is built on a sandy soil, and as we marched through the town, the sand would rise around us in perfect clouds. We marched ten miles through a thickly-timbered country. Aug. 29th. Marched thirteen miles, "and camped near the town of Dangerfield, where we rested until the first of Sep- tember. ( The men spent their time principally in washing their clothes. On the 1st of September we were on the march again. Passed through the village of Dangerfield, noted for the rocky and hilly country around it. Tou could discover the iron ore on several hills, and I have no doubt but there is iron enough in these ridges or hills to meet all the wants of the State, if properly worked. We camped in a valley between two high hills. The distance we traveled to-day was seven miles. Sept. 2d. Marched twelve miles over a rocky and moun- tainous country. 36 WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. Sept. 3d. Marched ten miles ; in two days' march we crossed many gorges, or deep ravines, that were very much broken and very difficult to travel over. Sept. 4th. Marched twelve miles ; crossed the Sulphur Fork Eiver and encamped on its banks : the width of the river where we crossed it did not exceed fifteen feet. Sept. 5th. Marched seventeen miles. The section of country we traveled over to-day, apparently, was very fertile ; corn, wheat, oats, and rye matured well. Sept. 6th. Marched ten miles; crossed the State line, dividing Texas from Arkansas. The only difference by which we recognized that we were in Arkansas was a sign-board with the learned inscription, " Ark-Saw." The schoolmaster had likely been lately abroad when this was written. After crossing the imaginary line, three hearty cheers were given for Texas. We passed through a little village named Rondo. Near this place we encamped alongside of the camp of Water- house Regiment for the night. They did us the honor of presenting arms as we passed their camp. Sept. 7th. Early next morning we bade adieu to Waterhouse Regiment and proceeded on the march. Marched thirteen miles and encamped on the bed of Red River, nearly oppo- site the town of Fulton. It was cloudy through the day and drizzled a little ; during the night it rained hard. At ten o'clock no biped walks outside the tents, save sentinels marching the lonesome rounds through wet and dark- ness. Sept. 8th. Crossed Red River on a ferry-boat drawn by oxen; the teamsters had Considerable difficulty in getting their wagons up the high bluff at Fulton. It continued driz- zling rain, making our marching laborious through the stiff clay. We arrived in camp late in the evening, after march- ing twelve miles. After our arrival in camp the following order was read to us on " dress-parade " : WALKEB'S TEXAS DIVISION. 37 Head- Quarters, Trans- Mississippi Department, Little Rock, Abkansas, Sept. 6th, 1862. Special Obder, No. 19. Brigadier-General Henry E. MeCulloch having reported to these head-quarters, is hereby assigned to the command of the Division composed of Colonels Randall and Clarke's Brigades. He -will, immediately on assuming command of the Division, report to these head-quarters the true rank of each of the field-officers of the several regiments of his Divi- sion, lately arrived from 'texas. By command of Major-General Holmes. On the morning of September 9th we passed through the town of Washington, a pleasant- looking town, having a popu- lation of about three thousand inhabitants. It ia situated in the midst of a fine farming-country. Some of its residences are very fine, principally built of brick. Delightful gardens, tasteful lawns, and spacious streets, give the whole place an air of comfort and elegance. "We encamped about a mile north of the town, where we remained until the morning of the 13th, when we took up the line of march, traveling through a beautiful section of country. In fact, I might term it a perfect garden, and though not literally teeming with milk and honey, it was teeming with something better — farm-yards, well stocked with hogs and poultry, stacks of corn-fodder, corn-houses and bins filled with corn and grain ; and sweet potatoes seemed to grow spontaneously. We arrived in camp early in the day, after marching ten miles. On the morning of the 14th we waded the Little Missouri River, and marched sixteen miles. Sept. 15th. Marched sixteen miles; passed through the village of Okolona, noted for having a ten-pin alley and black- smith's shop. Sept. 16th. Marched twelve miles ; passed through the town of Arkadelphia, the band playing the "Bonny Blue 38 WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. Flag." Crossed the Washita Eiver, two miles below town, and encamped on its banks. ' Sept. 17th. Marched twelve miles up the river bank. Sept. 18th. Marched twelve miles and camped at the vil- lage of Eockdale. This place is provided with a hotel, gro- cery store, and blacksmith's shop. Sept. 19th. Marched twelve miles over a rocky road, desti- tute of water. Sept. 20th. Marched nine miles and encamped on the right bank of the Saline Eiver, about two miles from the town of Benton. The river at this point looks more like a creek than a river. We remained at this point until the morning of the 22d, for the purpose of washing our clothes, in order to be clean and neat in dress previous to entering Little Eock. Sept. 22d. Early this morning we passed through the town of Benton, and continued our march until we arrived in sight of the spires of Little Eock, about four miles distant. All of a sudden the regiment made a flank movement, from the road into the woods on the right of the road. After march- ing through the woods for about a mile, we arrived at an old camp-ground, known by the name of " Camp Texas," where all Texas troops had to go through the etiquette of military tactics, previous to paying their respects to the " Grand Mogul " of the Trans-Mississippi Department, namely, Gen- eral Holmes. Sept. 23d. About eight o'clock this morning we took up the line of march for Little Eock ; about half-past nine we arrived in the suburbs of the city ; stacked arms and rested about half an hour to make preparation for the grand tri- umphal march through the city. As we marched through the city we did full justice to " Hardee's Tactics." As we passed the State House, General Holmes and the Governor of the State, and their respective staff-officers, took their position on the steps of the State House to witness our marchings. The regimental flag was dipped through respect for them. The men were in fine spirits, and marched through WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. * 39 the streets of Little Bock with a firm and regular step. They attracted universal attention and received a perfect ovation, the streets being crowded with men and fine ladies, who' greeted them most enthusiastically. There was the flutter- ing of innumerable handkerchiefs, and showers of bouquets greeted us on our march. In passing through the city we observed officers of all grades loitering about the city. There seemed to be no scarcity of gold lace and brass buttons. If they had been organized into a corps, they were so numerous that they would be able to defend the city against any force that the enemy might bring to bear against it, provided they remained, without the assistance of the private soldiers. After marching through the principal streets of the city we took the road leading to St. John's College, distant from town about two miles ; the college was used as a hospital. We camped near the college. On the following day all of our wagons, with the exception of sis, were taken from us ; shortly afterwards our transportation was reduced down to one wagon for the regiment. All surplus baggage was sent to Little Bock for safe keeping, never to be returned. The city of Little Bock is built on the banks of the Arkan- sas Biver. It is the capital of the State of Arkansas. The country surrounding it is rich and productive. At the com- mencement of the war it had a population of 11,000 inhabit- ants. It is adorned with many fine buildings ; among the most noted are the State House, Arsenal, Penitentiary, St. John's College, and Gas-works. It is famed likewise for its beauti- ful churches ; also for its magnificent private residences, with their lovely flower-gardens, which savored of Oriental ease and luxury. It is hard to conceive a city more beautifully situated or more gorgeously embellished, with splendidly shaded walks and drives, with flowers, shrubberies, and plan- tations. Most of its stores and public buildings were of brick, while most of the private residences were framed, neatly painted, with piazzas hanging with plants and creepers. A spell of ease and voluptuous luxury seemed to pervade the place. The river is navigable at all seasons of the year. 40 WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. CHAPTEE V. MARCH PKOM LITTLE BOCK TO CLARENDON HEIGHTS. — CROSSING GRAND PRAIRIE. — CAMP AT CLARENDON HEIGHTS. — EN ROUTE FOR CAMP NEL- SON. — RE-CROSSING GRAND PRAIRIE. — SUFFERING OF THE TROOPS. — ARRIVAL AT CAMP NELSON. — ORGANIZATION OF THE DIVISION. — NAMES OF THE OFFICERS. — DEPARTURE OF DESHLER'S BRIGADE. — SICKNESS IN CAMP.— GENERAL REVIEW. — NIGHT ALARM. 3* ' N the morning of September 25th, we took up the line of march for White Eiver. We crossed the Arkansas Eiver at Little Eock, on a pontoon bridge ; after marching fifteen miles we arrived at our camp- ground. Sept. 26th. Marched fifteen miles, and camped near the town of Brownsville. Near this place were encamped a great many Texas troops, both cavalry and infantry; the former com- manded by Brigadier-General H. E. McCulloch, and the latter by Brigadier-General Nelson. We remained encamped at this place until the 2d day of October, when we took up our line of march for Clarendon Heights, on White Eiver. The cavalry and infantry commanded by Generals McCulloch and Nelson were ordered to report to General Hindman, at Duval's Bluff. The infantry command was afterwards ordered to report to General Eoune, at Clarendon Heights. After marching twelve miles, we arrived in camp. • Shortly after our arrival it commenced pouring down rain. Oct. 3d. Still raining. It looks as if the windows of heaven had opened abruptly ; the rain descends like a deluge. After marching twelve miles, through mud and water, over, Grand Prairie, we arrived at camp. Our wagons failed to arrive until late in the evening. When they arrived, commenced the great strife of tent-pitching, or rather, blanket-stretehing, in WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. 41 an overflowed prairie ; deep floundering of mules and com- missary wagons ; swift going to and fro of quartermaster ser- geants ; terrible objurgations of truculent teamsters ; curses not low of company caterers, over drenched " corn bread " and ruined rations, with no fires to cook them withal. But at last night-shadows fall ; " tattoo" is beaten, and somnolent " taps " resolve our motley crowd under our blankets, sup- perless. Oct. 4th. Sunrise, or rather the hour for sunrise, sees us stirring, seeking a more eligible site for another camp. Here we are, all afloat in Grand Prairie, and likely to remain so if these pluvial skies continue over us. Casting your eye across the prairie, you behold the flags of the different regiments and battalions of Texas. Ploughing through the mud and water knee-deep, advancing towards us, some few miles in our rear was Churchill's Division,, composed of one brigade of Arkansians, and one brigade of Texans, trying their mus- cular strength as to which would get to Clarendon Heights first. After marching twelve miles we arrived in camp, near Clar- endon Heights, where we remained until the 9th inst. After all the troops had arrived, there was a temporary organiza- tion of an army corps. The entire number of our forces at this point amounted to about 25,000 troops, of all arms. For what purpose they were concentrated here I am unable to explain ; I doubt if any officer beside the general command- ing the Trans-Mississippi Department knew. Several rumors were afloat about the advance of the enemy ; but, with the exception of some of Colonel Parson's Cavalry stampeding and giving a false alarm, there was no enemy nearer to us than the garrison at Helena, on the Mississippi Biver, some fifty miles distant. At , Clarendon Heights were assembled the bone and sinew of Texas and Arkansas, all dressed in their home-spun suits. Alas ! but few of that gallant band are now left to tell their sufferings in crossing and re-crossing Grand Prairie. Our camp at Clarendon Heights was situated in a deep wood of lofty pines, which, being stripped of their foliage, afforded little shelter, while the ground was satu- 42 WAlKEIt'S TEXAS DIVISION. rated and muddy from rain. The troops not being allowed any tents to protect them from the wintry blast, officers and men had to sleep beside the camp-fires, and cover them- selves with their blankets the best they could. To add to our misery, General Holmes ordered fortifications to be built. A detail of fifty men from a regiment was every day employ- ed. The rainy weather having set in they were prevented from making much headway. Occasionally the "long roll" would beat, as it were to excite the minds of the troops for battle ; then- again, a reckless cavalryman would ride through our camp, informing us that the enemy were landing from their trans- ports. Eumors about the enemy were continually spread- ing throughout the camps. Many of our troops were armed with the old flint-lock guns, with a buckskin pouch, resembling the backwoods hunter. The fever and ague, having broken out amongst the troops, spread to an alarm- ing extent; more than half of the Division was confined with them, and amongst the members of several regiments there was not a sufficiency of men well enough to do guard duty. On the morning of the 9th we took up the line of march back towards' Little Eock. It was currently reported in camp, that the enemy was about to play a " coup de main," by coming up the Arkansas Biver, thereby cutting off our communication with Little Eock. General Churchill's Brig- ade of Arkansians ? and Garland's Brigade of Texans, were ordered to the Arkansas post. After marching seventeen miles we arrived in camp, late in the evening. During the night a heavy hail-storm occurred. Oct. 10th will be long remembered by the members of the Division that participated in the march re-crossing Grand Prairie. It rained, sleeted, and froze. The bleak north wind swept over the prairie, and struck, with benumbing force, our thin and straggling lines. Men lost the step, and, swerv- ing from the line, dropped by the wayside, to rest on the few mounds in the prairie that were not covered with water. Completely chilled through — even their senses were be- WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. 43 numbed — they would beg to be left behind, to sleep and to perish. A stupor, a perfect indifference for life, came over many of them. The exhausted mules sank down in their harness, and were left as they fell. AH were left who could not help them- selves. Each man, wrapped in his own misery, cares not for his comrade's wretchedness, but as the reflection of his own increases its intensity. But the men are patient ; accus- tomed as they are to long marches, they make little com- plaint. Yet there was one thing that did not seem fair : that we should be marched on a line of railroad, and the said rail- road (Memphis and Little Bock) chartered by the government, and not be carried over it. Perhaps it would have made our heads swim to have been put through so fast. Even the sick were not allowed to ride. We arrived incamp late in the evening, after marching fourteen miles, the rain still pouring down in torrents. And without any tents or shelter to be found, But by the rain we were all drowned, To cheer our hearts for Arkansas. Having no shelter to protect us froim the elements, we made large fires to keep us warm. Around the fires were groups of sick, huddled together to protect themselves from the wind's fierce charge. Boys, do you remember it all now, without the aid of this notice ? We do distinctly and most emphatically remember the 10th of October, 1862. On the morning of the 11th, we took up the line of march, without being able to cook breakfast, owing to the incessant rains. Marched seven miles, and encamped near the village of Brownsville, where we remained until the morning of the 13th. We discovered that the alarm about the enemy get- ting in our rear proved false. Colonels Boberts' and Speight's Begiments, and Edgar's Battery, were ordered to the village of Austin. Could a correct daguerreotype view have been taken of us, at any point on the march between Clarendon Heights and Brownsville, I know not whether it would excite 4A WALKERS TEXAS DIVISION. more pity than mirth ; in fact, I am inclined to believe it would occasion a little of both. On the morning of the 14th, the balance of the troops were ordered to Austin, distanced about thirteen miles. On our arrival near the village we encamped near some springs. We were given to understand that this camp was to be our winter-quarters, and to be known by the name of Oamp Nelson, in memory of General Nelson, who died a few days previous to our arrival at this place. Camp Nelson was located about two miles east of Austin, in a belt of woods skirting the valleys running east and west, shut in by high acclivities. The country here is a succession of high, rocky hills, and deep, dark, narrow defiles, sur- rounded on all sides by these frowning hills. The camp was protected from the cold, piercing, wintry winds ; yet it also seemed like imprisoning the men to winter them here, far distant from any communication with friends at home. Occa- sionally the mail-carrier from Little Bock would arrive in camp, bringing glad tidings from the loved ones at home. He was welcome to all alike. Occasionally, curses were show- ered upon him for not bringing letters to all. He would con- sole them by telling them he would bring them a letter the next time. While we were encamped here there was a great deal of sickness amongst the troops. Dysentery and fevers of various kinds made many victims. The hospital was filled with sick. The sickness was owing a great deal to the impure water we had to use. Fully 1,500 men died at Camp Nelson. It was a sad and silent affair to follow a comrade-in-arms to his final resting-place ; gloomy thoughts arose in many a manly bosom. How mournful thus to die, among rough but sympathizing comrades, with no soft hand to wipe the death-damp from the clammy brow; no loved one's voice to whisper words of hope and consolation to the departing spirit! Tet such was "the beginning of the end" to many a sorrowful scene through which the soldier is des- tined to pass. Now, scenes of suffering and death have not blunted the feelings or familiarized the mind with human WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. 45 agony, and the heart must needs go out in tender sympathy toward the far-distant relatiTes of the buried volunteer. Ah, those graves of our dead ! — what memories come back at the thought of them ! *' As softly as starlight melts into day, On pinions of angels their souls passed away. Strong men are bound — in anguish they weep , O'er the dead still so dear, in death's quiet sleep. But ah I far away o'er mountain and glen Lie the homes that they ne'er shall enter again ; Where loving ones wait to welcome, in joy, Back to their sunlight their own soldier boy. But above them now sweeps the blue azure dome ; Ne'er shall parents or friends welcome them home. Dear comrades, farewell ! your battles are o'er ; Together in conflict we'll rally no more. Farewell I life is o'er ; earth fades from your sight ; Around you has closed death's long dreamless night ;'' Agreeable to orders from Lieut. General Holmes, command- ing the Trans-Mississippi Department, Brigadier-General Henry E. McCulloch was assigned to the duty of making a general organization of the Texas "Volunteer. Infantry, that were encamped at Camp Nelson, into a division. This division consisted of four brigades. A battery of light artillery was attached to each brigade. The following-named officers comprised General McOul- loch's staff, with their respective rank, viz. : Major Wm. King, Quartermaster J. H. Eable; Commissary of Subsistence. Captain Wm. A. Pitts, Ordnance Officer. 1st Lieut. A. McCulloch, Aid-de-Camp. Captain B. B. Benton, Asst. Adjt. General. After the organization of the division, it was officially known as McOulloch's Division. Major Gen'l John G. Walker relieved General McCulloch from command of the same, about three months after the organization. General McCulloch was assigned to the command of the 3d Brigade, relieving Colonel George Flournoy from command of the same. The division 46 WALKER'8 TEXAS DIVISION. assumed the name of Walker's Division, and was known by that name until the close of the war s notwithstanding several changes took place in the division commanders. The division was known to Confederate troops, as well as to many of the Federals, by the very appropriate name of " Walker's Grey- hounds." I deem it necessary to remark to my readers, that the muster-rolls of the various regiments are based upon the rolls of the year 1863, as a fair standard of the company and staff officers then on duty. Some of the officers' names are omitted from the list of names, owing to the fact of failing to receive the necessary information. In order to avoid un- necessary expenses, I deemed it fair and just to avoid giving the names of officers that were promoted, or killed, or those who died, and those who resigned from the cause of sickness or otherwise, etc. The 1st Brigade of the Division was commanded by Colonel Overton Young, of the 8th Texas Volunteer Infantry, and consisted of the following regiments, viz. : The 8th T. V. Infantry, commanded by Lieut. Colonel B. A. PHIIXPOT, 13th T. Dismounted Cavalry " " Colonel J. H. Burnett, 18th T. V. Infantry " " Colonel W. B. Ochiltree, 22d T. V. Infantry " '* Colonel B. B. Hubbard, and Captain Halderman's Battery of Light Artillery, number- ing four guns. This brigade was afterwards commanded by Brigadier-Generals Haws, Ward, and King. The following are the lists of the company and regimental officers belonging to the brigade, viz. : — NAMES OP OPPICBBS OP THE 8th TEXAS V. INFANTRY. Colonel Overton Young. Lieut. Col. B. A. Phillpot. Major — J. W. Baine. Surgeon — J. B. Beatjchamp. Asst. Surgeon — U. Haynie. Quartermaster — L. H. Duicham. Commissary — J. E. Cook. Adjutant— VoLNEY Ellis. ■WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. 47 Company A. Captain, Wm. Clark. 1st Lieut., A. G. Nolan. 2d Lieut., Henry Holtzclaw. 2d Lieut., W. C. Dilrell. Company B. Captain, P. Voight. 1st Lieut., M. G. Thomas. 2d Lieut., E. G. Grayson. 2d Lieut., B. S. Dickson. Company C Captain, E. Smith. 1st Lieut. Jas. Weltman. 2d Lieut., T. M. Price. 2d Lieut., B. P. Scott. Company D. Captain, A. D. Story. 1st Lieut., J. G. Searcy. 2d Lieut., G. D. Campbell. 2d Lieut., Thomas H. Graves. Company E. Captain, L. H. Durham. 1st Lieut., W. R. Turner. 2d Lieut., A. J. Ball. 2d Lieut., J. C. Hoi man. Company P. Captain, Jas. Jeffries. 1st Lieut., J. A. Holt. 2d Lieut., H. Peudarves. 2d Lieut., S. S. Edney. Company G. Captain, A. T. Simpson. 1st Lieut., S. S. Smith. 2d Lieut., Jeff. Campbell. 2d Lieut., W. H. Harris. Company H. Captain, A. V. Green. 1st Lieut., M. A. Fuller. 2d Lieut. , Clay Bobertson. 2d Lieut., C. R. Clay brook. Company I. Captain, Wm. Peck. 1st Lieut., W. B. Waldron. 2d Lieut., L. T. Epps. 2d Lieut., Clay Bobertson. Company K. Captain, W. M. Nunn. 1st Lieut., John H. Tarbo. 2d Lieut., H. H. Jones. 2d Lieut., A. Bugbee. JAMES OP OFFICERS OF THE 18th TEXAS V. INFANTRY. Colonel— W. B. Ochiltree. Lieut-Col.—!). B. Culbertson. Major— Wm. H. King. Surgeon — F. D. Halowguest. Assistant Surgeon — J. N. B. Gwinn. Quartermaster — Wm. Colby. Adjutant— D. D. Walton. Company A. Captain, M. A. Gaston. 1st Lieut., D. A. Gates. 2d Lieut., J. W. Richardson. 2d Lieut., J. K. Mathews. Company B. Captain, R. Z. Buckner. 1st Lieut., W. T. Davenport. 2d Lieut., R. Beaty. 2d Lieut, H. P. O'Neil. 48 WALKEB 3 TEXAS DIVISION. Company C. Captain, Thos. R. Bonner. 1st Lieut., A. A. Cameron. 2d Lieut., G. M. Martin. 2d Lieut., H. McKnight. Company D. Captain, John K. Cocke. 1st Lieut., G. W. Martin. 2d Lieut., J. W. Gillian. 2d Lieut., J. H. Bonner. Company B. Captain, B. Running-ham. 1st Lieut., John R. Ferguson. 2d Lieut., A. W. Henderson. 2d Lieut., J. J. Davanay. Company F. Captain, J. G. Wood. 1st Lieut., J. Cherry. 2d Lieut. , T. B. Coplin. 2d Lieut., V. Evans. Company G. Captain, J. Dansby. 1st Lieut., C. G. Graham. 2d Lieut., H. L. Holt. 2d Lieut., S. E. Nevreom. Company H. Captain, J. W. Duncan. 1st Lieut., L. W. Stephens. 2d Lieut., T. S. Skeen. 2d Lieut., B. A. Jones. Company I. Captain, W. W. Thompson. 1st Lieut., J. C. Maple. 2d Lieut., Wiley Mayers. 2d Lieut., M. Farley. Company K. Captain, W. H. Lovelady. 1st Lieut., T. S. Skeen, 2d Lieut., J. M. Castle. 2d Lieut., Thos. E. Vick. NAMES OF OFFICERS OF THE 13th TEXAS DISM. CAVALRY. Colonel — John H. Burnett. IAe.ut.-Col. — W. A. Crawford. Major— C. R. Bbaty. Burgeon— Thob. H. Hollis. Assistant Surgeon — J. R. Cornish. -R. J. Blatn. Adjutant — J. Pat. Henry. Company A. Captain, G. W. Nash. 1st Lieut., J. H. Noble. 2d Lieut., B. Durst. 2d Lieut., H. Dursh. Company B. Captain, J. F. Smith. 1st Lieut., John Long. 2d Lieut., J. B. Xoung. 2d Lieut., F. A Bickkam. Company C. Captain, C J. English. 1st Lieut., E. D. Cruddock. 2d Lieut., W. H. Crease. 2d Lieut., T. B. Payne. Company D. Captain, Jas. S. Hawks. 1st Lieut., J. C. Oldham. 2d Lieut, R. W. Smith. 2d Lieut., G. W. Hudson. WALKERS TEXAS DIVISION. 49 COMPANY E. Captain, Jas. Eastland. 1st Lieut., J. E. Jennings. 2d Lieut., E. E. Jessup. 2d Lieut., J. B. Rouncervil. Company P. Captain, S. B. Thomas. 1st Lieut., W. J. Reynolds. 2d Lieut., J. B. Wright. 2d Lieut., M. V.Miller. Company G. Captain, Thos. F. Frunth. 1st Lieut., W. F. Seale. 2d Lieut., M. McAllister. 2d Lieut., W. H. Crawford. Company H. Captain, S. Stark. 1st Lieut., Thos. J. Bruck. 2d Lieut., John D. Williams. 2d Lieut., W. T. Hare. Company I. Captain, S. A. Fairchild. 1st Lieut., G. W. Haynes. 2d Lieut., F. A. Davis. 2d Lieut., H. G. Clure. Company K. Captain, John F. Beam. 1st Lieut., C. H. Jones. 2d Lieut., E. G. Gereloff. 2d Lieut., W. P. Hicks. NAMES OF THE OFFICERS OF THE 22d TEXAS V. INFANTRY. Colonel— R. B. Hubbard, Lieut.-Colonel—J. J. Cannon. Major— P. P. Parks. &wrgeon—&, P. Becton. Assistant Surgeon — W. M. Hamilton. Quartermaster — F. N. Gaby. Commissary Dilittjmity. Adjutant— Bird Holland. Company A. Captain, E. A. Brown. 1st Lieut., J. L. Brown. 2d Lieut., V. A. Paul. 2d Lieut., Jun., G. W. Traylor. Company B. Captain, John T. Nelson. 1st Lieut., E. Baker. 2d Lieut., B. F. Rogers. 2d Lieut., Jun., Joseph Henry. 4 Company C. Captain, S. S. Coizine. 1st Lieut., Wm. Boyd. 2d Lieut., A. M. Barnes. 2d Lieut., Jun., F. M. Tidwell. Company D. Captain W. R. Anderson. 1st Lieut., J. L. Ewing. 2d Lieut., J. C Swagerty. 2d Lieut., Jun., S. L. Shopner. 50 WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. Company E. Captain, A. D. Renshaw. 1st Lieut., B. C. Stone. 2d Lieut., B. W. Browning. 2d Lieut., B. P. Stout. Company F. Captain, John Gaynes. 1st Lieut., G. S. Shotwell. 2d Lieut., H. W. Vinson. 2d Lieut., Jun., John R. Oats. Company G Captain, J. M. Jones. 1st Lieut., A. M. Glover. 2d Lieut., J. Abies. 2d Lieut., 0. N. Shelton. Company H. Captain, J. J. Carter. 1st Lieut., J. H. Bambo. 2d Lieut., J. B. Wright. 2d Lieut. B. W. Lee. Company L Captain, E. Sharp. 1st Lieut., R. C. McKinly. 2d Lieut., J. W. Wood. 2d Lieut., Jun., Wm. Masterson. Company K. Captain, P. E. Freeman. 1st. Lieut., J. P. Huddleston. 2d Lieut., J. W. Ewing. 2d Lieut., Robert Good. NAMES OF THE OFFICERS OF "HALDERMAN'S BATTERY." Captain — Horace Haldebman. 1st Lieut. — A. R. Gbatbs. 1st Lieut.— G. P. Bass. 2d Lieut. — Chas. Spann. 2d Lieut. — W. P. Ailbn. -G. W. Boynton. ORGANIZATION OF THE 2d BRIGADE BY COLONEL H. RANDALL, OF THE 28th T. D. CAVALRY. The 2d Brigade comprised the following regiments : The 28th T. D. Cavalry, commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel E. H. Baxter. " 11th T. V. Infantry, " Colonel 0. M. Roberts. " 14th " " Colonel Ed. Clarke. Gould's Battalion, " Major E. S. Gould. And Captain Daniel's Battery of Light Artillery. The Second Brigade was commanded by General McClay after the death of Colonel (afterwards General) Horace Ban- dall. WAIiKEES TEXAS DIVISION. 51 The following officers comprised Colonel H. Eandall's staff : Colonel Randall, Commanding Brigade. Major B. Hardeman, Quartermaster. Major J. M. Douglas, Commissary of Sup. Capt. J. M. Jessup, Aid-de-Camp. Lieutenant L. Randall, Ordnance Officer. Capt. J. B. Hardeman, A. A. General. NAMES OF THE OFFICERS OF THE 28th T. D. CAVALRY. Colonel— Horace Randal. ■ Lieut. -Col. — Eli H. Baxter. Major— H. G. Hall. Surgeon— W. P. Smith. Asst. -Surgeon— E. W. Ceade. Quartermaster — N, P. Wabd. Commissary — Adjutant— George T. Howard. Company A. Captain, W. A. Jemison. 1st Lieut., J. W.' Fuller. 2d Lieut., J. H. Claidy. 2d Lieut., John B. Dormon. Company B. Captain, P. Henry. 1st Lieut. , James H. Cannon. 2d Lieut.. I. P. Smith. 2d Lieut., I. K. Dolby. Company C Captain, A. W. D. Berry. 1st Lieut., P. W. Clements. 2d Lieut., G. 0. Thomas. 2d Lieut., E. I. Newton. Company D. Captain, J. M. Scott. 1st Lieut., D. Skinlock. 2d Lieut., James B. Allen. 2d Lieut., A. L. Adams. Company E. Captain, O. M. Doty. 1st Lieut., Wiley J. Thomas. 2d Lieut., S. G. Wolfe. 2d Lieut., William A. Muckleroy. Company F. Captain, Theop. Perry. 1st Lieut. , John McLemore. 2d Lieut., I. L. Wagnor. 2d Lieut., R. Fitzpatrick. Company G. Captain, W. F. Roberts. 1st Lieut., Geo. B. Campbell. 2d Lieut., James H. Gee. 2d Lieut., H. M. Warren. Company H. Captain, J. C. Means. 1st Lieut., Jesse Sheffield. 2d Lieut., W. G. Blain. 2d Lieut., W. A. Hobb. Company I. Captain, J. A. McLemore. 1st Lieut., W. B. Vaughn. 2d Lieut., Morgan Rye. 2d Lieut., T. N. Garmer. Company K. Captain, W. H. Rumsey. 1st. Lieut., M. M. Sample. 2d Lieut., T. M. Lumsbright. 2d Lieut., J. M. Trosper. 52 WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. NAMES OP THE OFFICERS OF THE 11th T. V. INFANTRY. Colonel— 0. M. Roberts. Lieut-Col.— J ames H. Jones. Mayor — N. J. Caraway. Surgeon — A. G. V. Doney. Quartermaster — W. M. Ross. Commissary — John H. Douglas. Adjutant — W. H. Cheistian. Company A. Captain, M. Mast. 1st Lieut., John C. Fall. 2d Lieut., H. H. Cawthon. 2d Lieut., L. B. Polk. Company B. Captain, Thomas Smith. 1st Lieut., J. L. Tipps. 2d Lieut., James W. Weloh. 2d Lieut., 0. M. Auh. Company C. Captain, W. G. Engledow. 1st Lieut., W. W. Hill. 2d Lieut., J. C. Tarbutton. 2d Lieut., G. W. Stephens. Company D. Captain, T. H. Rountree. 1st Lieut., E. W. Giles. 2d Lieut., D. Scanlock. 2d Lieut., W. H. Lenke. Company E. Captain, A. F. Jordon. 1st Lieut., J. H. Ross. 2d Lieut., George T. Harrison. 2d Lieut., W. H. Wooton. Company F. Captain, R. P. Sibley. 1st Lieut., J. H. Oliphant. 2d Lieut., W. T. Eddington. 2d Lieut., W. T. Nurris. Company G. Captain, G. T. Walker. 1st Lieut., W. D. Thompson. 2d Lieut., J. B. Johnson. 2d Lieut., N. J. Cates. Company H. Captain, A. H. Johnston. 1st Lieut., R. B. Roberts. 2d Lieut. , James Matthews. 2d Lieut., F. W. Harper. Company I. Captain, T. B. Smith. 1st Lieut., Thomas J. Foster. 2d Lieut., E. R. Kaykendall. 2d Lieut., C. Coulson. Company K. Captain, O. E. Roberts. 1st Lieut., J. J. Fain. 2d Lieut., J. A. Derrick. 2d Lieut., W. W. Edwards. WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. 53 NAMES OF THE OFFICERS OF THE 14TH T. V. INFANTRY. Colonel — Edward Clarke. Lieut. Col. — William Byed. Major — A. H. Rogers. Surgeon— W. E. Saunders. Asst. Burgeon — W. S. Fowibb. Quartermaster — John Bryan. Commissary — Asst. Adjutant — R. R. Jones. Company A. Captain, N. S. Allen. 1st Lieut., J. H. "Van Hook. 2d Lieut., B. C. Rain. 3d Lieut., J. L. Buchan. Company B. Captain, W. L. Pickens. 1st Lieut., J. L. Thompson. 2d Lieut., P. G. Nebhut. 2d Lieut., J. C. Harcrow. Company C. Captain, W. I. Smith. 1st Lieut., J. D. G. Adrain. 2d Lieut., B. W. Boren. 2d Lieut., B. P. Batey. Company D. Captain, R. F. Wiley. 1st Lieut., C. B. Russell. 2d Lieut., S. M. Sears. 2d Lieut., Moses Pace. Company E. Captain, J. J. Flinn. 1st Lieut., W. E. Shipley. 2d Lieut., H. C. Hollis. 2d Lieut., W.W.Noble. Company F. Captain, E. B. Gassaway. 1st Lieut., G. W. Davis. 2d Lieut., W. H. Farris. 2d Lieut., William Davis. Company G. Captain, D. C. Laird. 1st Lieut., William Gibson. 2d Lieut., W. M. Seeton. 2d Lieut., L. A. Denson. Company H. Captain, P. G. Nebhut. 1st Lieut., J. F. Buchan. 2d Lieut., Mileno McKing. 2d Lieut., Jesse Woodward. Company I. Captain, J. M. Spratt. 1st Lieut., B. F. Hart. 2d Lieut., W. A. Nieth. 2d Lieut., S. H. Cox. Company K. Captain, Sam. J. Lyle. 1st Lieut., 2d Lieut., K. H. Lockhart. 2d Lieut., A. D. Spratt. 54 WALKER'S TEXAS DIVISION. NAMES OF THE OFFICERS OF GOULD'S BATTALION. Major — Robert S. Gould. Surgeon — W. E. Saunders. Quartermaster — Henry D. Patrick. Adjutant— 0. T. Bannman. Company D. Captain, Thomas J. Thorn. 1st Lieut., J. D. Polk. 2d Lieut., L. D. Goodwyn. 2d Lieut., Sam. Hanna. Company A. Captain, P. I. Holly. 1st Lieut., W. R. Hulett. 2d Lieut., S. S. Strong. 2d Lieut., E. W. Womack Company B. Captain, William W. Veser. 1st Lieut., Neil McMillan. 2d Lieut., J. T. Glass. 2d Lieut., T; I. Camp. Company C. Captain, James McClean. 1st Lieut., 2d Lieut:, D. B. Grigsby. 2d Lieut., R. H. Grigsby. Company E. Captain, A. G. Rogers. 1st Lieut., T. J. Nison. 2d Lieut., I. R. Barbee. 2d Lieut., C. G. Wooten. N.B.— On Nov. 12th, 1864, Com- panies A and B of the squadron of Cavalry attached to the Division, was dismounted and ' attached to Gould's Battalion. Major Gould was promoted Lieut.-Colonel, and Captain Veser to Major of the same. NAMES OF THE OFFICERS OF " DANIEL'S BATTERY.' Captain — J. M. Daniel. Is J Lieut. — Is* Lieut. — 2d Lieut. — 2d Lieut. — J. J. Wilson. Assistant Surgeon — G. W. Bryan. ORGANIZATION OF THE THIRD BRIGADE BY COLONEL GEORGE FLOURNOY, OF THE 16th TEXAS V. INFANTRY. The 3d Brigade comprised the folio-wing regiments, viz. : The 16th Texas V. Infantry, commanded by Lieut-Colonel J. Shepard ; " 16th " D. Cavalry, '* ColonelWM. Fitzhugh ; " 17th •'" V. Infantry, " " R. T. P. Allen ; " 19th " " " " R. WATERHOUSE ; And Captain Edgar's Battery of Light Artillery. WALKERS TEXAS DIVISION. 55 The '3d Brigade was afterwards commanded by General H. E. McCulloch, General Tom Scurry, and General K Water- house. NAMES OF THE OFFICERS OF THE 16th T. V. INFANTRY. Colonel— Geokge Flournoy. Lieut-Colonel — James E. Shepard. Major — W. H. Redwood. Surgeon — XL G. M. Walker. Assistant Surgeon — I. W. Cocke. Quartermaster — A. F. Flowers. Commissary — A. C. McNeely. Adjutant— R. L. Upsdaw. Company A. Captain, X. B. Sanders. 1st Lieut., J. M. White. 2d Lieut., J. F. Estes. 2d Lieut., I si 1 mac 1 Kile. Company B. Captain, W. F. Jerrell. 1st Lieut., A. Testand. 2d Lieut., H. L. Lewis. 2d Lieut., M. M. Murdock. Company C. Captain, M. H. Bowers. 1st Lieut., Joseph Bird. 2d Lieut., John R. Spann. 2d Lieut., J. S. Vaughn. Company D. Captain, A. H. Chalmers. 1st Lieut., E. Taylor. 2d Lieut., W. S. McLaughlin. 2d John Rumsey. Company E. Captain, G. T. Marold. 1st Lieut., A. E. Klaedon. 2d Lieut., C. H. Hanke. 2d Lieut.. J. Groff. Company F. Captain, Z. Hunt. 1st Lieut., Z. W. Matthews. 2d Lieut., B. T. Harris. 2d Lieut., C. M. Campbell. Company G. Captain, Fred. Moore. 1st Lieut., C. F. Millet. 2d Lieut., John Davidson. 2d Lieut., John 0. Johnson. Company H. Captain, M. Quin. 1st Lieut., J. B. Good. 2d Lieut., J. McDonald. 2d Lieut., J. R. Coryell. Company I. Captain, Alex. McDow. 1st Lieut., V. S. Rubb. 2d Lieut., W. H. Ledbetter. 2d Lieut., N. Franklin. Company K. - Peel. Captain, - 1st Lieut., T. J. Peel. 2d Lieut., A. Ramer. 2d Lieut,, James Donahoe. WALKBB'S, TEXAS DIVISION. NAMES OF THE OFFICERS OF THE 16th T. D. CAVALRY Colonel— Wm. Fitzhugh. Ideut.-Colonel—E. P. Ghegg. Major— W. W. Dkumond. Surgeon, — W. P. Head. ■ Berdsong. Assistant Surgeon — Assist. Quartermaster — David Rhine. Assistant Commissary Adjutant— T. H. Hudson. Company A. Captain, F. M. Dougherty. 1st Lieut. G. T. Bird. 2d Lieut., H. Coppage. 2d Lieut., Hugh Cox. Company B. Captain, R. C. CofEey. 1st Lieut., G. W. Fitzhugh. 2d Lieut., James M. Tucker. 2d Lieut., James A. Poindexter. Company C. Captain, James D. Woods. 1st Lieut., George W. MoGlothlen. 2d Lieut., George A. Dickeman. 2d Lieut., W. A. Anderson. Company D. Captain, John H. Talbert. 1st Lieut., W. D. McDonald. 2d Lieut., C. S. D wining. 2d Lieut., A. Clark. Company E. Captain, W. T. G. Weaver. 1st Lieut., J. K. P. Russell. 2d Lieut., D. M. Waddill. 2d Lieut., F. Kilgore. Company F. Captain, W. H. Taylor. 1st Lieut:, T. J. Taylor. 2d Lieut., E. M. Young. 2d Lieut., J. M. Cope. Company G. Captain, M. Wi King. 1st Lieut., G. M. Hobson. 2d Lieut., T. H. Batsell. 2d Lieut., J. W. Connolly. Company H. Captain, G. H. Fitzhugh. 1st Lieut., L. Walker. 2d Lieut., J. J. Miller. 2d Lieut., W. H. McDaniel. Company I. Captain, Thos. F. Mosbey. 1st Lieut., W. B. Sargent. 2d Lieut., S. J. Hodges. 2d Lieut., W. J. McAnew. Company K. Captain, Fred. L. Gates. 1st Lieut., August Buimer. 2d Lieut., J. W. KulBn. 2d Lieut., J. M. Morrill. WALKEE'S TEXAS DIVISION. 57 NAMES OF THE OFFICERS OF THE 17th T. V. INFANTRY. Colonel— R. T. P. Allen. Lieut. -Colonel— George W. Jones. Major — J. W. Tabor. Surgeon — D. Port. Smythe. Assistant Surgeon— Ti. H. Lewis. Assistant Commissary — Cyrus Comtt. Adjutant— T. M. Hunt. Company A. Captain, R. D. Allen. 1st Lieut., John E. Martin. 2d Lieut., 0. H. P. Garrett. 2d Lieut., I. C. Douglass. Company B. Captain, 1. Z. Miller. 1st Lieut., Ciceo Nash, id Lieut.,, Samuel Fleming. '