Yale University Library 39002003987071 »^^ F't ^' m' f at o \ OF ; YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Purchased from the income of the bequest of WILLIAM ROBERTSON COE Honorary M.A. 1949, for material in the field of American Studies. COoo F-io u o m Pi nt C3 J HISTORY -OP THE — 57th regiment ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, FROM MUSTER IN, DEC. 26, 1861, TO^ MUSTER OUT, JULY 7, 1865 — BY- WILLIAM W. CLUETT. •1/ T. r. STREETER, PRINTER, Lessee Republican Job Department, Princeton, 1 886. To the surviving members of the 57th Illinois Volunteer Infantry and in memory of our brave comrades who fell in defense of the "old flag." No truer, braver souls than yours Ere heard the muskets rattle, Or met unblanched the rebel foe Upon the field of battle. — Bryant. INTRODUCTION. To write a perfect history of the late terrible war in the United States would seem, from the attempts already made, to be an impossi bility. One writer gives an account of the great achievements of the army in Virginia, another writes of General Banks on the Red River, and still another pays a glowing tribute to that dashing cavalry- officer, P. H. Sheridan ; in all of these, no one of a lower rank than general is thought worthy of mention. Histories of wars are seldom written by a man who participated in the scenes which he attempts to describe ; but are made up from statements of those who wish to gain notoriety, aided by the imaginations of the writer. In the following pages, the reader will find recorded the trials and hard ships, as also the pleasures and duties, of the poor private, sergeant, lieutenant and captain, together with the part the regiment bore in the great struggle for the Union. A complete list of the casualties in the regiment could not be given, owing to the incompleteness of the Adjutant-General's report, and consequently we have mentioned none, but give his report, with the roster of the regiment. To Col. S. D. Baldwin, Lieut.-Col. F. A. Battey, Captain G. A. Busse, Captain Wm. S. Swan, Adjutant N. Flansburg, and high privates Geo. H. Wheeler and A. B. Wright, we are much indebted for encouragement and valuable information ; and last, but not least, to comrade Theodore P. Streeter, of Princeton, 111., we make our sincere and grateful acknowledgment. We now throw ourselves upon the generosity of our comrades and the reading public — disclaiming any pretensions to literary merit — hoping that we will be dealt with according to the teachings of the Golden Rule. Respectfully, Wm. W. Cluett. SILilS B. BALDWIN, COLONEL. HISTORY OF THE 57tii ILLINOIS. CHAPTER I. Organization of Regiment — List of Field, Staff and Line Officers — Ordered to the Front — Up the River to Fort Henry — Its Evacu ation by the Enemy — Return to Paducah, K'y — Ordered to Fort Donelson- — First March in the Field — Arrival at the Fort — Get ting' into position — Snow Storm — Supporting the Chicago Bat teries — The Surrender. The organization of the 57th Regiment Illinois Volun teer Infantry was commenced in Chicago, 111., Sept. 24, 1861, at Camp Douglas, by Col. S. D. Baldwin. At the same time, the 56th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry was perfecting its organization in Camp Bureau, at Prince ton, 111., under the command of Colonel Winslow. Gov ernor Yates, of Illinois, ordered, the 56th Regiment to report to Camp Douglas, Chicago. Troops being needed at the front, and neither of the above organizations being perfect, having only five companies each, Governor Yates ordered a consolidation of the two, and they were mustered into the United States service Dec. 26, 1861, as the 57th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and num bered 1025 men. The following were the field and staff officers : Colonel, Silas D. Baldwin ; Lieut.-Col., Frederick J. 6 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Hurlbut; Major, Norman B. Page; Adjutant, Norman E. Hahn ; Quartermaster, Edward Hamilton ; Surgeon, James R. Zearing ; First Asst. Surgeon, Henry S. Blood ; Chap lain, N. G. Collins ; Sergt.-Major, Frank Cutler ; Quarter- master-Sergt., Wm. T. Gray ; Commissary-Sergt., August Abele ; Hospital-Stewart, B. W. Canfield; Dfum-Major, Eli W. Gamble ; Fife-Major, George F. Walker. Company A. — Captain, John Phillips ; First Lieut., John N. Shilling ; Second Lieut., Wm. F. Conkey. Company B. — Captain, A. H. Manzer ; First Lieut., Nathan Linton ; Second Lieut., John T. Larkin. Company C.^ — ^Captain, Wm. S. Swan ; First Lieut., Robert B. Morse ; Second Lieut., Moses S. Lord. Company D. — Captain, Eric Forse ; First Lieut., Eric John son ; Second Lieut., Eric Bergland. - 4 Company E. — Captain, Robt. D. Adams ; First Lieut., Brad ley D. Salter ; Second Lieut., Albert L. Otis. Company F. — Captain, Frederick A. Battey ; First Lieut., Joseph W. Harris ; Second Lieut., Joseph T. Cook. Company G. — Captain, Gustav A. Busse ; First Lieut., Fred erick Busse ; Second Lieut., Charles W. Rosenthal. Company H. — Captain, Josiah Robbins, Jr. ; First Lieut., Nelson Flansburg ; Second Lieut., George Welsh. Company I. — Captain, Benjamin H. Chadburn ; First Lieut., Theo. M. Doggett; Second Lieut., Wm. S. Hendricks. HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 7 Company K.— Captain, Aug. C. Berry ; First Lieut., Harlan Page ; Second Lieut., Wm. Brewer. Feb. 5, 1862. Colonel Baldwin received orders from General Halleck to proceed to Cairo, 111., with his regiment and report to General Grant. After the usual bustle and excitement the regiment left Camp Douglas Feb. 8th, and marched to the Illinois Central Depot, where we took a train for Cairo, 111., arriving there on the evening of the 9th. We disembarked and marched to the levee and camped in the mud until the next morning, when the regiment boarded the steamer Minnehaha and proceeded up the Tennessee River to Fort Henry. On arriving at Fort Henry, the rebel forces ha,ving evacuated the fort and crossed the country to Fort Donelson, Colonel Baldwin was ordered by General Grant to take his regiment without disembarking and proceed down the river to Paducah, Ky., and take with him all the transports loaded with troops that he found on his way, and from there proceed up the Cumberland River to Fort Donelson. Feb. 12. We left Paducah, Ky., going up the Cumber land River with a fieet of transports loaded with troops, under the protection of gunboats. Feb. 14. Arriving about four miles from the Fort, the regiment disembarked at daybreak, when it made its first march in the field, marching from the extreme left to the extreme right of our lines, taking position in the 3d Brigade, Colonel Thayer, of the 1st Nebraska, command ing. The brigade consisted of the 58th and 76th Ohio, 1st Nebraska, and 57th Illinois, and was assigned to Gen. Lew Wallace's 2d Division. The engagement having com- o HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. menced early in the morning, we were greeted by shot and shell from the enemy's fort, while marching around that place to our position in the brigade. During the balance of the day the regiment was held in reserve, supporting the advance lines of our forces, and keeping an eye open for the cannon balls that came our way, which sometimes made it very unpleasant. As night and darkness set in, the firing ceased on both sides. The weather was very cold and disagreeable, and during the night snow fell to the depth of several inches. The men suffered severely from the cold, a majority of the regiment having lost their baggage while resisting an attack from the enemy as we were getting into position ; and being close to the enemy's works, we were not allowed to build fires, fearing that they might throw in an occasional " objection," thus depriving us of what little comfort we might have had in our destitute condition. Feb. 15. The engagement was resumed at daybreak, the 57th Illinois supporting Taylor and Smith's Chicago batteries, which were in an advanced position, and while in action had been threatened with capture. Heavy infantry firing could be heard on our right and left, and these two batteries in our front kept pounding away at the enemy and punished them severely. The weather was raw and disagreeable, a cold wind blowing in our faces,' and to add to our misfortunes, our provisions had entirely run out, some of the men having had nothing to eat since leaving the steamer the morning before. Fighting ceased as darkness set in, and a cold, cheerless night was before us with nothing to eat, no shelter and no fire, and to add to our misery snow began falling. Colonel Baldwin hav ing sent several couriers to the landing to hurry the pro- HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 9 visions forward, and they not having arrived, started alone to the landing at 11 o'clock at night, after giving proper instructions to Lieut.-Colonel Hurlbut, whom he left in command, and returned the next morning with provisions before the regiment had moved its position. Feb. 16. The brigade was formed in close column by divisions for the purpose of storming the fort at daylight. There is no firing this morning. Why this quiet ? The enemy may be preparing for a determined resistance. But, no ; there is a truce. Grant is now holding com munication with the rebel general, Buckner. Buckner gives the terms upon which he will surrender. General Grant says: "No; I demand a)i unconditional surrentier. I pvopose to more iinmedlutely npon your loorks." He waits for an answer. All are in suspense. All eyes are turned toward the fort. Fifty thousand warriors are drawn up in line of battle waiting for the word of command. The sun is far on its journey of the day, and yet is all quiet. But, hark ! what mean those shouts that come rolling down the line ? Fort Donelson is " ours." The rebel flag has been lowered, and on the flag pole in the main fort we see the white flag Hy'uKj. An unconditional surrender has been made of the whole rebel forces and munitions of war. With drums beating and colors flying we inarch into Fort Donelson and into the town of Dover, which is situated immediately under the main fort. In the afternoon of the same day the regiment was ordered to the outskirts of the town, where it camped for the night. Provisions in the meantime having come up from the boats, the boys were happy once more. After dark a cold rain set in, and not yet having tents. Colonel Baldwin ordered the regi ment to take possession of a house near our camp, and 10 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. which was large enough to accommodate the whole regi ment, and we were " at home " that night, so far as shelter was concerned at least. The rebel forces at Port Donelson were commanded by Generals Pillow, Floyd and Buckner. During the night of the 15th, Generals Floyd and Pillow escaped by crossing the river in some transports, taking with them Floyd's Brigade. General Buckner, who was too noble a soldier to desert his misguided companions in arms, refused to leave, and remained in command of the fort. He turned over to General Grant and his forces, at the time of the surrender of Fort Donelson, 13,500 men as prisoners of war, includ ing sick and wounded ; also 3,000 horses and mules, 48 field pieces, 17 heavy guns, with 20,000 muskets, and a quantity of military stores. During the siege the rebel loss was said to have been 237 killed and 1,007. The union loss was estimated at 246 killed, 1,745 wounded and 150 prisoners. The gunboats on the river are deserving of great praise for the part they took in the engagement. They were under command of Commodore Foote, and consisted of the Flagship St. Louis, with the Louisville, Pittsburg, Carondelet, Connestoga and Tyler, and a braver set of " tars " never walked the deck of a man-of-war. CHAPTER II. Ordered to Fort Henry — Surrounded by Watei" — Death of Henry S. Blood, First Assistant Surgeon — Bureau County Relief Com mittee — Arrival at Paris Landing — Companies A and B March Several Miles into the Country — Fired into at Clifton, Tenn. — 'Leading Citizens Arrested — Arrival at Crump's Landing — March all Night in a Heavy Rain Storm — Review by General Wallace — Up the River to Pittsburg Landing — First Pay — Under Anns nearly all Night — The Battle of Shiloh — Under a Heavy Fire — Loss of Page, Adams and Doggett — The Last Battle Line, with loo Guns — The Boys Stand Shoulder to Shoulder — Battle for the Day is Over — Arrival of Buell's Army — Heavy Rain — Gun boats Send Compliments to the Rebs All Night Long — Colonel Baldwin in Command of the Brigade — Captain Bussee Com mands the Regiment — The Enemy in Retreat — Our Loss — Bury ing the Dead — Details. Feb. 17. The regiment was ordered to proceed by land to Port Henry, a distance of twelve miles. Owing to the late snow and heavy rains, the roads were in terrible con dition, and but slow progress was made. After marching about six miles, the regiment went into camp ; the quar termaster issuing tents to each company, and for the first time the 57th Illinois was quartered under canvas. The next day was spent in getting things in shape, and on the morning of the 19th we broke camp and marched to Fort Henry. Arriving there in the afternoon we made camp on a knoll east of the fort on the Tennessee River. It being 12 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. a cold, wet day the tents were soon pitched, and each man tried to make himself as comfortable as possible. At 12 o'clock on the night of the 19th Wm. W. Cluett, the drummer of Company E, sounded the long roll. In a moment all was excitement. The night was pitch dark, and no one knew what was coming ; but Colonel Baldwin soon passed down the line and told us that the knoll on which we were camped was surrounded by water, owing to the rapid rise of the Tennessee River. He then ordered the captains of each company to get their men across to the fort. The only means of getting there was by fording, and each man had to take off" his clothes, do them up in a bundle and carry thein across, holding them above his head. The water being then four or five feet deep, and very cold, had quite a " cooling " effect upon our " spirits. " After getting across, a new camp was formed in the rear of the fort, and large fires were built to dry and warm by. Our tents having been left in the old camp, we were again without shelter. During a three weeks' stay at this place the regiment was greatly reduced by sickness, the command being obliged to use the Tennessee River water both for drink ing and cooking purposes. Change of diet, together with the hardships of a soldier's life, soon found many of our brave boys in the hospital. Dr. Henry S. Blood, First Assistant Surgeon of the regiment, died in the hospital at tills place, and his body was sent north to his people. For the following incident we are indebted to S. G. Paddock, now County Clerk of Bureau County, Princeton, Illinois : "As a member of the County Relief Committee I went up the Tennessee River to visit the Bureau County HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 13 soldiers the week after the capture of Fort Donelson. The 57th had come back to the neighborhood of Fort Henry and were camped on a sandy bottom, and the river was rising. The boys were in good spirits, but quite destitute of even the comforts of camp life. They had moved fre quently during the two or three weeks previous, and the commissary did not quite keep up with them. All their bread and meat was condemned the night before my arrival by the regimental Board of Survey, so that break fast had been rather a mockery made up of what could be selected as best out of the soured bacon and moldy hard tack. I was invited to go with the quartermaster and several others to headquarters to see about a fresh supply. The party was Major Page, Captains Robbins and Manzer, Lieutenants Linton and Page, and perhaps one or two others. For my comfort, as much as anything, I was pro vided with a McClellan jacket or blouse, having already at Cairo procured a pair of heavy cavalry boots and a soft felt hat. Thus equipped I had a semi-military aspect tha.t afterward proved useful. Headquarters, General Lew Wallace Post Commander, were on a steamboat lying in the river. To get there from camp we were ferried across a bayou several rods wide and of unknown depth, but too deep for fording. Then we were landed on a sand -spit of perhaps 30 rods width, which crossed we were at the river. A number of skiffs were carrying passengers out of the steamers. All this seemed private enterprise. No system nor control prevailed. Once on the steamboat, after some delays, our requisition was checked, countersigned or something, and we were in a position to receive the goods. It was by this time so nearly noon that we were liable to be delayed by the roustabouts knocking off for dinner. A timely arrangement with the boss of the gang kept them 14 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. at work, however, and about half-past twelve P. M. the boxes, barrels and sacks were turned over to us on the deck of the steamboat in the middle of the Tennessee River. Now, how to get all that stuff to the sand spit, then across the bayou was the question, and a serious one too. Hard as it was, we had to solve it unaided. There was no government mode of distribution beyond the deck of that steamboat. I suggested that if we could get a yawl we could land the goods on the spit, and then we could get the boat over some how, perhaps could find a ditch near Fort Henry that connected with the bayou. Captain Rob bins and I chartered one of the skiffs to go for a yawl. It was a forlorn hope, but the Captain proved equal to the occasion. We had our skiffman paddle us along among the numerous boats lying there until we struck what looked like a good chance. Hailing the boat, we received reply 'Captain gone ashore.' That was just what was needed for our scheme. Robbins then said to the man ' We want this yawl,' which was swinging astern. ' You can't have it,' came back promptly and decidedly. Then, Robbins, in that orotund manner of his, said 'Is that the answer I am to take back to General Wallace?' It was probably a new experience for the man, and he caved, say ing in a very mild way ' You will be sure to bring the yawl back.' The answer was not distinct, the intention less so. With the yawl, we soon put our provisions on the sand spit, and then while a party were getting them over to the bayou we started to explore the ditches about Fort Henry. The river had risen so that we easily rowed away back of the fort, but there was a wide shallow between us yet and the bayou. I waded round, sounding with a tent pole that Robbins cramped from a passing soldier, until I found where the deepest water was, and we soon had our yawl HISTORY OP FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 15 afloat in the bayou. There were severpil loads of the stuff to take over, and the afternoon was now well nigh spent, but all worked with a will. About as the second load was leaving a colonel came to the shore and ordered the men to come back. I told them to go on. He repeated his order to come back, and I turned to him and told him not to interfere. He said to me 'Perhaps you don't know who I am.' I said I didn't. '1 am Colonel Davis, of the 46th Illinois.' 'Well, Colonel,' said I, 'that's all right, but allow me to say that I rank you, and you mustn't interfere here.' Page, Robbins and the rest were almost ready to split, but held themselves. Colonel Davis took a new tone, said it was important that he should cross, &c. I told him that it was important and absolute that that boat should not be interfered with nor delayed in any way, but that if he would take the place of a hand and help work her across next trip he might go, and so he did. When we had the last load over we had left nothing on the sand spit, and had no curiosity to go back so we lent the yawl to some other parties with solemn injunctions by Robbins that they should return it to steamboat B . Perhaps they did. One thing is certain, that without the yawl the 57th would have had a ]30or supper that night." March 8. The regiment received orders to proceed up the Tennessee River. After sending all the sick that were in the hospital down the river by boat to Paducah, Ky., the regiment embarked on the steamer Argyle and pro ceeded up the Tennessee River. Arriving at Paris Land ing, Tenn., March 9, the regiment did not disembark, but the colonel placed outposts on the roads for the protection of the boats, while the men got off and built flres for the purpose of cooking. There was a large tobacco warehouse 16 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVFNTH ILLINOIS. at this point, and the boys who used the "weed" laid in a plentiful supply free of cost — that is, on a "long credit." Presently all is confusion. Four men of Company G, who were on outpost duty, have been captured. Two com panies, A and B, under command of Lieut.-Col. F. J. Hurl but, march several miles into the country, but finding no trace of either them or the enemy return and we pro ceed up the river. March 11. While passing Clifton, Tenn., the steamer was fired into by the enemy, killing one and wounding two members of the regiment. Colonel Baldwin ordered the steamer to immediately pull up at the landing, and going into the town arrested several of the leading citizens and conveyed them as prisoners of war to the boat, carrying them with us up the river. It was found upon investiga tion that the firing was done by a squad of rebel cavalry, who left as soon as they saw the steamer headed for the shore. March 13! We arrived at Crump's Landing, and imme diately disembarked and were ordered to proceed to Adams- ville, Tenn., 10 miles distant. The .roads were heavy, and after a tedious march we arrived there about nightfall, but were ordered to return immediately without stopping to rest. We started on our return, marching all night in a very heavy rain storm. Arriving at the landing soon after daylight, wp found that the transports had all dropped down the river, fearing the enemy would be upon them in the night. Many of the men fell sick from the hardships of the march, and several of them who dropped by the wayside exhausted were taken prisoners. The regiment while in cainp at this point were reviewed by General HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 17 Wallace, who complimented both officers and men on their fine appearance. March 16, resolutions were passed by the regiment thanking Dr. J. A. Hahn, of Chicago, 111., for the efficient and valuable services rendered to the regiment while so much in need of medical assistance — the Doctor having volunteered his services, although not officially connected with the army. March. 26. The regiment was ordered to proceed up the Tennessee River to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., it having been previously assigned to Col. T. W. Sweeney's 3d Brigade, 2d Division, Gen. C. F. Smith commanding. We arrived there the same day, and went into camp on the right of the Corinth road, on a plateau between the Ten nessee River and Briar Creek. April 1. Second Lieut. Albert L. Otis, of Co. E, resigned and returned home. April 4. While in this camp, the regiment received its first pay from the United States Government. On the same evening, heavy flring being heard in our front, a general alarm was sounded and the regiment was held under arms until near midnight, when the men were dis missed and returned to quarters — the enemy having only made a feint. April 5. Nothing of note has occurred to relieve the monotony of camp life. There is now a large army con centrated here. Far aw'ay on the hills and in the ravines the tents of the soldiers are seen. Up to this time we have had considerable rain, and the roads and by-ways into 18 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. our camp are cut up terribly, although the 57th's camp is dry. The men are cleaning their guns and accoutrements for the usual Sunday morning inspection, never for a moment thinking of what to-morrow may bring forth. Vague rumors are afloat this evening to the effect that Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston is moving toward the Ten nessee River with his entire command. Not much credit is attached to it, however ; but we may anticipate days of desperate strife, days of fire and carnage in Tennessee, for no doubt there has been or is being made, a concentration of the rebel arrnies under Johnston and Beauregard, with headquarters at Corinth, .Miss., twenty-five miles from Pittsburg Landing. They hope, no doubt, to have revenge on General Grant's army for the blow given them in the stormy days of battle around Fort Donelson. Let them come, our powder is dry. To-day the division had a grand review, which made a very imposing scene. April 6. Between *6 and 7 o'clock, and while the men were getting ready for their Sunday morning inspection, an unusual noise was heard, which at first sounded as though there was a boat at the landing blowing off steam, but in a few moments no one could doubt that it was the boom of cannon. "Billy" Cluett sounds the long roll, twenty rounds of extra ammunition are taken, and in the space of ten minutes the 57th Illinois, commanded by Col. S. D. Baldwin, is marching at a quick step for the field of action. The sullen roar of artillery breaks upon our ears, telling us that the storm-king of battle will ride upon the banks of the Tennessee to-day. The Army of the Tennessee springs to arms to meet the advancing columns of Albert Sidney Johnston, and the 57th Illinois, with colors flying, is ready for the conflict. On reaching the Corinth road, HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 19 the regiment was greeted with shot and shell from the enemy's guns. We formed in line of battle in Colonel Sweeney's Brigade, Gen. Lew Wallace's 2d Division, and on General Prentiss' right ; but about this time his lines gave away, and General Wallace ordered Colonel Baldwin with his regiment detached from Sweeney's Brigade, to support Battery D 1st Missouri Light Artillery, then in action to the left of the Corinth road. While protecting this battery, the regiment was under a heavy flre. Fiercer and fiercer raged the battle. The great Grant was moving on the field with a mighty power, but fearful odds were against him, and the Army of the Tennessee was compelled to yield position after position. The 1st Missouri Battery being obliged to move its position to the rear. Colonel Baldwin ordered his regiment further to the left to the support of General Hurlbut's Division, who at that time was hard pressed ; but before the regiment got into position, his lines gave way, pushing us further to the left. Crossing the Hamburg road we marched up a ravine, when the order was given "by the right flank," and marching to the crest of the hill, the regiment met the enemy in over whelming numbers, charging on the colors of the Missis sippi Tigers, who were in our front. In this charge the lamented Major Page fell, while cheering the men to the front ; and the noble Captain R. D. Adams, of Co. E, while leading the charge upon the colors, was mortally wounded, dying soon after taken from the field. Theodore M. Dog gett, the brave First Lieutenant of Co. I, fell while trying to save the left. During this charge the lines on our right being overpowered by superior numbers, were forced to retire, leaving the regiment exposed to the fire of an entire brigade supported by a battery. Under this heavy cross fire the regiment was compelled to falLback towards Pitts- 20 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. burg Landing, closely followed by the enemy. Upon reaching Genetal Hurlbut's headquarters the regiment faced "by the rear rank" and delivered a volley. At the same time Lieutenant Woods, who had charge of one piece of artillery and was on the retreat, seeing the position the regiment was in, unlimbered his artillery and delivered a fire of double shotted grape and canister, which had the desired effect of checking the enemy. At this time Colonel Baldwin's horse was shot, falling upon his leg, but the ground being soft no bones were broken, and the valiant Colonel still remained in command. The regiment was then ordered to the Corinth road and formed in line of battle to protect the siege guns at the old house, near the river, which General Buell is said to be approaching with his forces. General Grant is now seen moving about with a careworn countenance. He moves amid the carnage, forming his last battle line, one-fourth mile from the Ten nessee River, where the advance is now driven. The line is formed. It is a line of iron, a wall of steel, a line of stout hearts, as firm and powerful as any Napoleon ever formed, under like reverses, in the palmiest days of his imperial power. .It seems almost impossible for such a compact line to be formed at this hour. On every avail able spot of earth an iron-lipped monster frowns. It is a trying moment, for Grant and his army know that should this line be broken the battle would be lost, and the proud old flag, the emblem of freedom, would be compelled to trail its starry folds in the dust. At half-past four o'clock General Grant with his noble aides dash along the line, and in a voice of thunder commands the Army of the Tennessee to stand flrm. The last desperate struggle, on Sunday evening, now commences. One hundred brazen guns are carrying death and destruction across Shiloh's HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 21 bloody fleld. The 57th is in line. Colonel Baldwin is at his popt, now on foot, his horse having been killed early in the day. All the company officers that are left are in their places cheering and encouraging their brave men ; and as we gaze upon the bristling bayonets that are gleaming along the line of the 57th, we know that every man that is beneath them will fall, if need be, to shield the old flag. The infantry is clashing now, but our lines stand firm. The rebel hosts now grow desjierate. The earth trembles; but amid all the deafening battle element of this darkened field the fiag and its noble defenders stand firm. The storm still increases in its sweeping power. At five o'clock the issue becomes doubtful, each seeming to hold the balance of power ; and as we cast our eyes over the Ten nessee River looking for the army of Buell, we hope for night and the Army of the Ohio to come. About this time Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston poured out his life-blood upon the altar of a vain ambition. The enemy's lines waver, and the sun goes down with the Army of the Ten nessee standing shoulder to shoulder victorious on their last great line. Night comes, and with it the Army of the Ohio ; but only in time to witness the closing scene. Darkness setting in, the battle is over for the day. The curtain of night has fallen, hiding from our eyes the terri ble scenes of carnage and death. Scores of brave men are sleeping the sleep that knows no waking. They have fought nobly their last battle, and have thrown themselves into the dread breach and passed away. No human pen can picture the Battle of Shiloh as it presented itself on that memorable Sunday night. Shortly after dark it began to rain, , with thunder roaring and lightning flashing. The 57th, tired and exhausted, drops upon the damp ground to rest, unmindful of the drenching rain that is falling upon 22 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. them. Disastrous war has wrapped its winding sheet around the cold form of many a fond mother's boy, a brave father and noble husband ; and before many days there will be weeping and sorrowing in the lonely cottage homes for the loved and lost who are now sleeping beneath the tall oaks on the banks of the Tennessee. All night long the cold, chilling rain poured down upon us. The only comfort we had in our sufferings was the occasional deafening explosion from the gun-boats on the river, and the scream of the shells as they passed over our heads in a great arc, and bursted among the enemy. All night long the signal lights could be seen between Grant's and Buell's signal officers from bank to bank of the river. All through the night regiments from Buell's army, which had crossed the river in transports, marched by us to take position in line for the morrow. Being without shelter, the cold rain soaked through our clothing to our partially paralyzed bodies ; the brain was benumbed from cold and hunger ; weak men gave away to despair, and strong men cursed the misfortunes that placed our cause in such a position. The rain ceased a little before daylight, and the morning sun shone clear and bright, as though the heavens was smiling upon us and our cause. Everything became bustle and confusion ; regiments marching here, batteries driv ing there, cavalrymen and orderlies dashing about as they carried orders from the different brigade and division com manders, showing that the battle was not yet lost or won. As daylight came men who had got scattered from the regiment during the previous day now came up, helping to fill the ranks. Some "hard tack" having been procured, a meagre breakfast was made, and the 57th was ready for the field again. Great praise is due the. gunboats Tyler and Lexington, having kept up an incessant fire from their HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 23 guns on the enemy during the night, compelling them to fall back out of range. April 7. Col. T. W. Sweeney, commanding the 3d Brigade, having been wounded the previous day, Colonel Baldwin, of the 57th, assumed command of the Brigade, turning the comrhand of the regiment over to Captain G. A. Busse. Hark ! we hear the rattle of musketry and the loud boom from the cannons' mouth. We march to the front under command of the gallant Captain Busse, where we find the brave defenders of our fiag hotly engaged with the enemy. The 57th wheels into position and is ordered to lie down. Though the enemy has given ground, they still show stubborness. It is getting uncomfortable, as the whizzing minnies come screaming through the air on their mission of death. But we do not remain here long, for from this place of inactivity we are moved to a place of action. The battle is raging furiously. The Army of the Ohio and the army of the Tennessee are striking hand in hand. The tables are turning ; step by step the enemy are driven back ; position after position the 57th is now taking and it is apparent that the enemy is retreating. Another day is waning ; a day in which has been held high carnival of blood on Shiloh's gory field. The rebels are now fiying, and the armies of the Ohio and Tennessee are making a terrible wreck of the rear of the retreating army, now so rapidly fading from Shiloh's field. "The 57th return to their own camp ; their fires are soon burning, and those noble ones who have fought so well lie down worn and weary to rest. They have passed through two days of fearful battle. Amid the roar of cannon and rattle of musketry they bore their tattered flag, and when the storm-king was making his most wrathful strides it still u HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS'. waved in the breeze and never went down, for strong arms were there to hold it aloft. But it is painful, as we look around, to see that some of our noble comrades who were with us this morning are not with us now. They have fallen — ^died in the early morning of life. And why did they die 1 That our our country might be saved. The following are the casualties of the 57th Illinois in the two days' engagement : Major N. B. Page, killed ; Captain R. D. Adams, Co. E, killed; First Lieut. Theo. M. Doggett, Co. I, killed ; Captain John Phillips, Co. A, wounded ; Cap tain A. H. Manzer, Co. B, wounded ; Captain Wm. S. Swan, First Lieut. B. D. Salter, Co. E, wounded ; First Lieut. Frederick Busse, Co. G, wounded ; Second Lieut. W. S. Hendricks, Co. I, taken prisoner, and 186 enlisted men killed, wounded and taken prisoners. Our colors were struck during the battle by thirty-four bijllets and one shell ; but the two gallant color-bearers; Sergt. A. G. Thompson and John E. DeLea, carried the colors through the two days conflict without receiving a scratch, although all the color guard but one were killed or wounded. First Lieut. B. D. Salter, of Co. E, being wounded, the command of the company devolved on First Sergeant David B. Ken yon, and bravely he did his duty. General Beauregard placed his loss at 1,728 killed, 8,012 wounded and 959 miss ing. The Union loss was 1,614 killed, 7,721 wounded and 3,963 missing. April 8. The regiment was ordered out on the Corinth road — anticipating an attack from the enemy — returning to camp near midnight. April 9. The most melancholy duties were now to be performed— that of burying the dead. A large detail from FREDERICK J, HURLBUT, LIEUT. COLONEL. HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. . 25 each company executed this last sad service to our fallen comrades. Chaplain of the regiment N. G. Collins officiat ing. April 10. Lieut.-Colonel F. J. Hurlbut, who had been absent on sick leave, returns and relieves Captain G. A. Basse of the command of the regiment. Captain Busse returning to his company. April 15. Captain Eric Forse, of Co. D, was elected Major of the regiment. Colonel Baldwin, commanding the brigade, made the following detail of officers of the 57th Illinois to act as his staff officers : Adjutant N. E. Hahn, Acting Asst. Adjutant- General ; Quartermaster E. Hamilton, Acting Brigade Quartermaster ; First Lieut. Frank Cutler, Aid-de-camp. First Lieut. Nelson Flansburg, of Co. H, was detailed Acting Adjutant of the regiment ; Second Lieut. John T. Larkin, of Co. B, Acting Quartermaster ; John E. Young- burg, of Co. D, Acting Sergt.-Major. April 18. Byron W. Canfield, Hospital-Stewart, was discharged for disability, and John Garvin was appointed to fill the vacancy. CHAPTER III. Ordered to Break Camp — On to Corinth — Nearing Monterey — Meet the Enemy — Co. G Goes for Them — New Muskets — Arrival of Dr, Geo. Crossley — Before Corinth — Governor Yates Makes us a Visit — Occasional Brushes with the "Johnnies" — Our First In troduction to the Shovel and Spade — Cross the Mississippi Line — Another Skirmish — Water Scarce — In Line of Battle — Grai)e, Canister and Musketry — Another Lively Day — A Sermon by Chaplain Collins — Terrific Explosions — Enemy Leave Corinth in Confusion — Ordered to Follow the Enemy — Into Camp Again — The Paymaster — Captain Busse Takes $43,000 of the Boys' Money and Sends it Home for Them — Lieut. John Shilling Takes $9,000 and Forgets to Come Back — Ordered Back to Corinth — Resignation of Several Officers — Promotions. April 29. The army, under General Halleck, is on the move south. This morning early we commenced making preparations to move from our camp at Shiloh. Nine o'clock A. M. we are in line, Lieut.-Colonel Hurlbut in command, and we feel that he will lead the regiment forth to new victories. At 10 o'clock, the 3d Brigade, con sisting of the 7th, 60th and 57th IllinQis, and the 22nd Ohio, under command of Col. S. D. Baldwin, moved forward from Pittsburg Landing, marching in the direction of Corinth, Miss. Owing to the condition of the roads and the jam ming together of the army trains and artillery, we only succeeded in getting about six miles from the landing, when we went into camp for the night. HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 27 April 30. This morning the whole army is in motion except the part sticking in the mud, and the boys are glad to get away from Shiloh's sickening field. The 3d Brigade marches about three miles and goes into camp for the remainder of the day and night. The refreshing and healthy atmosphere blowing around us make all seem happy. May 1. This morning we again take up the line of march, the 57th Illinois in the lead. The army moves slowly on. Nearing Monterey and finding it occupied by the enemy, the 3d Brigade is ordered to dislodge them. The place is situated on a high hill surrounded with heavy timber. The regiment moved forward. Company G, com manded by the indomitable Captain Busse, was thrown forward on the skirmish line, and soon met the enemy, driving them through the town, the regiment moving for ward in line of battle to support him. After several unsuccessful attempts of the enemy to drive in our skir mish line, they finally retired, the 3d Brigade taking possession of the town and going into camp. Up to this time the regiment had been armed with the old. style Harper's Ferry Muskets ; but improved arms (Enfield Rifles) having arrived, the regiment was supplied with them, and the effect of this change was soon plainly visible on the enemy. May 2. This morning we are at Monterey awaiting orders. We remain here all day, and it seems that the army has come to a halt. Dr. George W. Crossley, First Assistant Surgeon of the regiment, has joined us in place of Dr. Blood, deceased. Several of the men who were sent to the hospital sick have returned ready to take up arms 28 HISTORY OP FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. in defense of the old flag. The weather is delightful and the roads are drying up. May 3. This morning we are still at Monterey wait ing for the siege guns. Our brigade is now in the advance, standing as picket guard for the army. To-day we moved a short distance and went into camp in the woods. May 4. We are now before Corinth, Miss., and the army under the rebel General Beauregard. We have heard the guns from General Pope's army thundering all day in the direction of Farmington. He takes Portland on the Tennessee River and five hundred prisoners. We are waiting to be called into action at any moment, but the day passes off quietly. May 5. The artillery and wagon trains are coming up all day. General Halleck is moving slowly with his grand army. All is quiet in camp. May 6. Large details are made to build roads through the swamps, and the boys find that there is some hard work before them. The roads are terribly cut up with so many teams and so much artillery passing over them. May 7. To-day Governor Yates visited the camp of the 57th. He has come down to look after the sick soldiers of Illinois. In the afternoon we had a grand review of tho 2d Division, and it was an imposing scene. All quiet in camp. May 9. To-day we hear heavy cannonading in the direction of Farmington. It is General Pope hammering at the door of Corinth. Wo aro now close to the enemy, HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 29 and our pickets have occasional brushes with them, which breaks the monotony of camp life. May 10. It is raining this morning. General Pope's guns are again heard to our left, and before noon the 57th is introduced to the spade and shovel, and we commence throwing up breastworks, and by nightfall we have a strong defensive line. It is remarkable how hard the boys will work to shield themselves from ball and shell — the most indolent work with a will, and who wouldn't. May 11. All is quiet, with the exception of an occasional shot from the enemy's picket. Our boys are always ready to go them two better, and more if necessary, whenever they " call." May 12. Pope keeps hammering away at Farmington. Our pickets are heard from often, and our sharpshooters make slow progress. Large details are made to build roads, and the boys are kept at work pretty steadily, which prevents them getting into mischief. May 13. This afternoon we moved our camp about two miles. Crossing the Mississippi line our skirmishers had a lively fight with the enemy, but they were compelled to give way. We threw up another line of works in our front and prepared to stay a day or two. May 14. To-day we heard from General Hurlbut. On our right heavy cannonading told us that the enemy was there, and we are expecting him to give us a call. The companies are all drilling, and in the afternoon we have a battalion drill. 30 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. May 15. To-day the weather is warm and sultry. We have a brigade drill in the afternoon. In the evening our pickets had a lively skirmish, but our boys held their ground. May 16. This afternoon we again have a division drill. We will not soon forget the cotton fields of Missis sippi. All quiet in camp. May 17. Water is very scarce, and each company has had to dig a well, over which they are very choice. In the evening our lines were advanced a half mile, and the work of building brea,stworks were renewed. May 18. The boys are putting the finishing touch on the breastworks. This line of works is said to be fifteen miles long, and with the Army of the Tennessee behind them can well say to Beauregard "lay on McDuff." May 19. The picket line has kept up a racket all day, and in consequence we have been held in line in our works. The indications are that we will soon have rain. May God speed it. May 20. Last night the Lord smiled upon us, and opened the floodgates of Heaven, causing the rain to fall plentifully. This morning nature looks refreshed, and the atmosphere is clear and refreshing. ^ Our picket line is having a lively time to-day, and we are expecting another move forward. May 21. This morning we were ordered in line of battle, and moved forward about a mile, driving in the rebel pickets, and taking possession of a ridge that our HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 31 pickets had been flghting over with the rebels for two days. Pn this ridge the batteries were placed, and they soon opened with grape and canister shot and shell into the low land in front. The storm that rolled out from these iron monsters was terriflc. At the same time the artillery along the whole front of Sherman's, Pope's and Hurlbut's lines opened fire, plowing their destructive paths through the woods, and making the earth tremble. The men were set to work, and soon we had a line of substan tial works in our front, but did not hear from the rebels. May 22. All day long we lay behind our entrench ments. The pickets and sharpshooters are at it again. May 23. This was another lively day in front, but the men are getting used to it. The 7th Illinois went out in front to-day and had quite a brush with the Johnfiies. They returned to camp in the afternoon. May 24. There seems to be considerable excitement around, and the men were called into the works several times to-night by the officers who are ever on the watch. May 25. All quiet in camp to-day. This is Sunday, and Chaplain Collins of the regiment preached to the men, which I hope did them some good. May 26. All quiet in camp to-day, but we hear some rumbling sounds to our left. I thmk it is General Pope wanting more ground. May 27. This morning we could hear the rebels play ing the reveille. There is not much space between the two armies now. 32 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. May 28. To-day we heard heavy cannonading in the direction of General Sherman's line. In the afternoon we moved forward on the rebel works. Our batteries gained a position and threw some shell into their midst. We held our position and threw up breastworks in our front, work ing half the night. We are so close to the rebels that their minnie balls are passing over our ca,mp. May 29. The picket line is having a lively time, and the boys seem to keep up the game of ball. All is quiet in camp. May 30. There seems to be something in the wind. Colonel Baldwin rode along the line several times to-day using his field-glasses. We can hear the whistle of the engines in Corinth and the rattle of the cars as they bump together. Presently the brigade is in line of battle, and we move forward on Breckenridge's command, who was in advance of his lines, to protect a creek for the supply of water, driving him into his works. May 31. At daylight we heard several terrific ex plosions, supposed to be the eneiny blowing up their magazines. There is confusion now in Halleck's army. They seem to surge like a lashed ocean, when they are told that the rebels have evacuated Corinth and that the Union cavalry now occupies the place. The 2d Division is ordered to Farmington to reinforce General Pope. We are soon on the march, and reach there in the evening, going into camp. June 1. This morning we moved from Farmington, and in the afternoon we came to a halt on the Mobile & Ohio Railroad and go into camp. It seems, that the enemy MAJOR N, B. PAGE, CAPT. FRED. BUSSE, CO. G. MAJOR ERIC FORSE. CAPT. D. B. KENYON, 00. E. LIEUT. JOSEPH T. COOK, (11. K CAPT. W. S. SWAN, CO. c. LIEUT. EDWARD MARTIN. CO. E. HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 33 left in great confusion. The amount of property destroyed is very great. There is a large warehouse now burning on the railroad track that had been full of jirovisions. Sugar and molasses run in streams down the track. June 4. We break camp and march in the direction of Boonville, Miss. It seems the entire army is in motion. The roads are blockaded with artillery and teams, and we make slow progress. We pass through Rienzia, and about dark pass through Danville. At 9 o'clock P. M. we go into camp. The weather is very hot, and the men tired. June 5. We left our camp al)out 2 o'clock P. M. marching a few miles. The roads are terribly dusty, and the weather is hot. The men take every opportunity to keep in the shade. We go into camp. But what is this ? It's the paymaster. He is visiting us a second time, and he is welcome — the men draw four months' pay. The question is now raised — how will we send our money home ? There are no express offices with the army ; but Colonel Baldwin settles the question by detailing Captain G. A. Busse to act as express messenger. June 6. We remain in camp all day. Captain Busse left us this evening with $42,000 in his possession. He proceeded to Corinth, and finding no express office there he went to Pittsburg Landing and from there to Cairo, 111., where he expressed the money and returned a receipt for the same. First Lieutenant John Shilling, of Co. A, who had permission to go to Corinth, took with him about $9,000 of the boys' money. He forgot to express the money, and he also forgot to return to his regiment. The records show him to be a deserter. 34 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. June 7. This afternoon we broke camp and marched twelve miles in quick time. The weather is hot, the roads are dusty and water scarce, and many of the men fall by the road-side. We go into camp after dark. First Lieu tenant R. B. Morse, of Co. C, resigns and goes north. June 8. The men are building brush houses to keep off the sun. General T. A. Davies has been taken sick, and General Richard J. Oglesby has taken command of the 2d Division. The men are making themselves as comfortable as possible. June 11. This morning we break camp and move back towards Corinth. The heat is intense, and the troops are almost suffocated with the d ust. This grand army in Mississippi is suffering to-day for water, but they do it without a murmur. Soon we go into camp, and the army will be at rest. June 12. This morning we are on the march again, moving on Corinth. The dust is stiffling, and the sun pours down its scorching rays upon us, and to add to our suff'ering water is very scarce. We come to a halt, with orders to rest for the night. June 13. This morning we start about 3 o'clock. It is much more comfortable marching to-day. We soon come up with our wagon train and stop for breakfast. We do not stop long, but continuing the march through the dust and heat reach the outskirts of Corinth in the evening, the men completely used up, many of them hav ing fallen by the way-side. June 14. We remained in camp to-day, and the strag glers are coming in. HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 35 June 17. Second Lieutenant J. T. Cook, of Tiskilwa, Illinois, Co. F, resigns and goes north. We feel sorry to lose so congenial a companion. June 18. To-day we moved our camp to what is called the Sixth Division Camp, and the routine of camp life is again taken up. June 20. Captain A. C. Barry, of Wyanet, 111., Co. K, resigns and goes north. The following promotions were read on parade for meritorious conduct : First Lieutenant Eric Johnson, to Captain D Company ; Second Lieutenant Eric Bergland, to First Lieutenant D Company ; Sergeant P. M. Wick- strum, to Second Lieutenant D Company ; First Lieutenant B. D. Salter, to Captain E Company ; First Sergeant D. B. Kenyon, to First Lieutenant E Company ; Second Sergeant Edward Martin, to Second Lieutenant E Company ; Sergt.- Major Frank W. Cutler, to First Lieutenant I Company, commission to date from April 10, 1862, CHAPTER IV. Move to Camp Mcintosh — General Oglesby Talks to Co. E — Orders to Have Two Days' Rations Cooked and Twenty Extra Rounds of Ammunition — Enemy Moving on Corinth — The Old Rebel Yell — Adjutant Flansburg's Brave Act — Charge on the Enemy — Ordered Into Corinth— Battle Renewed at Three A. M.— Hot Work — Colonel Baldwin Wounded — Everything Wrapped in Smoke and Flame — Death of the Rebel Colonel Rogers, of the Texan Legions — The Enemy Flying in Confusion — Ordered to Take Charge of Prisoners — Burying the Dead — Poetry by a Rebel Prisoner — Captain Swan Ordered to Vicksburg with Prisoners— Promotions — Fort Robinet — Building Barracks — A Joke on Old Uncle Jas. Haley — Forced March — After the Rebel General Forest — Fifty Miles From Corinth — Waiting for the Trams — Back to Corinth — On Half Rations — Ordered to Burns- ville — Captain Salter Resigns and Goes Home. July 14. Captain A. H. Manzer, of Maiden, 111., Co. B, resigns. First Lieutenant Joseph W. Harris, of Co. F, has been detailed on Colonel Baldwin's staff, and has charge of 300 contraband male negroes building corduroy roads in and about Corinth. From this date nothing occurs but the routine life of a soldier — drilling and doing picket duty. We change camp several times while doing outpost duty, and finally move into what was called Camp Mcintosh, back of the Sulphur HISTORY OP FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 37 Springs. The roads are in bad condition, and provisions are scarce. Company E was detailed- for picket duty. They refused to do duty until they had something to eat. Captain Salter reported the fact to Lieut.-Colonel Hurl but, commanding the regiment ; and he to Colonel Bald win, commanding the brigade ; and he in turn reported the fact to General Richard J. Oglesby, commanding the division. The three commanders assembled at Colonel Hurlbut's headquarters, and Co. E is marched up in front of them. General Oglesby read the Rules and Articles of War to the men, and in tones of thunder asked them if they still refused to do duty. Frederick Bourne, acting as spokesman, stepped to the front and made known their grievances, which were that the sow belly was rotten and the hard tack full of maggots and unfit for food. General Oglesby delivered them a lecture on the duties of a soldier, winding up with the threat: "If you ever refuse to do duty again, I will have every one of you shot. If I don't, damn me ! " The captain marched the company to their quarters, and General Oglesby turning to Colonel Baldwin, remarked that he knew by those men's eyes they were as brave a lot of men as ever shouldered a gun. The food was ordered condemned, and afterwards we had better provisions and plenty of them. What is the commotion on the left of the regiment ? Let us see. Why, it is the gallant Captain Busse returned, and he is giving the boys their receipts for the money he expressed home for them. " Honesty is the best policy." So says Captain Busse. Eli W. Gamble, Drum-Major, was discharged for" dis ability, and Courtney Warren, of Co. K, was appointed to fill the vacancy. 38 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. General T. A. Davies returned and resumed command of the 2d Division-, and General Richard J. Oglesby of the 1st Brigade. Aug 31. Second Lieutenant Geo. Welsh, of Princeton, Company H, resigned. Sept. 3. Captain Eric Johnson, of Galva, Co. D, re signed and went north. Sept. 26. First Lieutenant Moses S. Lord, of Co. C, and Quartermaster Edward Hamilton, of the Regiment, re signed and Went north. About this time the formation of the regiment was changed. Previous to this it had been formed in alpha betical order. After the change the regiment was formed as follows : A, B, C, D, H, F, K, E, I, G, making Company H the color company. Sergeants Albert G. Thompson and John E. De Lea, of Co. E, who had up to this time carried the colors with so much honor to the regiment and to themselves, were requested to still retain the colors, but refused to do it without having their own company to sup port them. Company G was made the left flanking com pany by this change. / First Lieutenant Nathan Linton, of Arlington, 111., Co. B, was appointed Acting Quartermaster. Second Lieutenant John T. Larkin reports to his com pany for duty. Oct. 1. Adjutant N. E. Hahn, of the Regiment, who had been acting as Assistant Adjutant-General on Colonel HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 39 Baldwin's staff, resigned on account of ill health, and Second Lieutenant Charles W. Rosenthal was detailed in his place for staff duty. Oct. 2. We received orders to have two days' cooked rations in our haversacks and twenty extra rounds of ammunition. This means business ; there is something brewing. Troops were moving all day in almost every direction. It seems that the old 2d Division is collecting together for some forward movement. God only knows how soon there will be a rattle of musketry and a clash of steel ; when more blood will fiow, more hearts will bleed and more tears will fall. May the spirit of the Great Jehovah control the wrathful storms and nerve the Union soldier that he may not falter. The 57th is always watch ful and ready to spring to arms at the tap of the drum. Oct. 3. This morning before daylight the drums are heard, which tell us that something is demanded of the 57th Illinois. Under command of Lieut.-Colonel F. J. Hurlbut, we take up the line of march through Corinth, and taking the Chewalla road, the guns of the enemy are soon heard in our front. Starting on a double quick, we soon reach a line of old rebel breastworks about three miles from Corinth on the edge of the heavy timber. We are now informed that Colonel Oliver with the 15th Michi gan has been driven in from Chewalla, an outpost on the Memphis & Charleston Railroad nine miles west of Corinth, by the rebel Generals Price and Van Doren, who, having formed a junction at Ripley, Miss., were moving on Corinth to attack General Rosecrans. The regiment took posses sion of the old works, forming on the left of the Chewalla road. As soon as we got into position firing commenced 40 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. on both s.ides. Colonel Baldwin, commanding the brigade, receiving information from General Rosecrans that it was only a feint of the enemy to cover their movements, the order was given to cease firing. Colonel Baldwin ordered out a line of skirmishers, and Companies K, I and G were moved forward, under command of the gallant Captain Bussee. On moving forward but a short distance, the enemy was met in large numbers. After a sharp fight, the captain, seeing he could not hold his line, gave the com mand to rally on the right and left flank, opening the front for Bruner's Battery, who poured in a terrific fire of grape and canister. This had the effect of staying the advancing columns for a moment, and gave the skirmish ing companies time to get into their position with the regiment. We now look across the opening and see the angry legions of the south moving towards our front in terrible array. On they come, and with that old rebel yell fall upon our lines, only to be driven back in confusion. Reforming, they come again with that cold-blooded yell which has to be heard to be appreciated, but are driven back. Reforming, they come again, and taking advantage of an opening on our right succeeded in turning our right fiank, compelling us to fall back. While doing sb our color-bearer was shot down, and Adjutant Nelson Flans burg seeing the accident rode up, and taking the colors carried them off the field. His horse became very unman ageable, but the plucky officer succeeded in saving the colors — a brave act and well worthy of mention. Forming a new line of battle parallel with the Memphis & Charles ton Railroad by changing our front to the left, we again awaited the onslaught of the enemy. In this line are formed the 7th and 57th Illinois, I6th Wisconsin and 15th Michigan. This is the position of the 2d Division : The .,*r. NELSON FLANSBURG, ADJUTANT. HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 41 1st Brigade, commanded by General Hackleman, in the centre ; the 2d Brigade, commanded by General Oglesby, on the right ; and the 3d Brigade, commanded by Colonel S. D. Baldwin, on the left. The 57th Illinois, with the 15th Michigan and 16th and 17th Wisconsin, led by General John McArthur, made a charge upon the enemy, but not having sufficient force to protect our flanks we were again compelled to fall back, forming with our brigade. There is a lull now ; the rebels seem hesitating. The heat is intense. There is no water, and the men are famishing. Some of the 57th fall in their tracks, fainting and ex hausted under the rays of the scorching sun. Teams had been sent to the rear for the purpose of hauling water, but as yet none reached us. While in this condition, we advance, the 57th in the lead, followed by the 50th and 7th Illinois, closely followed by the 15th Michigan. Through the woods they sweep with the power of a terrible whirl wind. For a half mile or more they surge with a relent less force, making a fearful inroad among the rebels. At this juncture troops are hurled against our flanks, com pelling us to fall back. This was a trying hour ; the battle raged furiously and the woods were wrapped in flame and smoke. We now fall back to our former position, and fall ing back still further we flnd the Sixth Division drawn up in line of battle. It now advances and engage:! the enemy, and for half an hour the battle rages incessantly. General Oglesby, with the 2d Brigade, and General Hackleman, with the 1st Brigade, charged the enemy, and both go down in the furious onslaught, General Hackleman mor tally and General Oglesby seriously wounded. Thus we lose for the time being two brave and noble commanders to the Union army. Night now lets fall the dark mantle and the battle for the day is over. General Davies' Divi- 42 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Sion made a brave and gallant stand to-day. During the long, weary hours while his men were dying and famish ing he fought the whole rebel army and kept it in check. The 57th now had their line of battle formed with the balance of the division on the outskirts of the town, form ing between the Corinth Seminary and Fort Williams. The men were completely exhausted, having been on the road since early morning. The ammunition having come up, each man filled his cartridge box and then lay down to rest for a few moments. We are not here long before Colonel Hurlbut receives orders to move his regiment into Corinth, and although the men are exhausted they are soon in line. On arriving near the town we are ordered to halt, and soon the battle-worn men are down resting ; but before their eyes are closed the command is again given to " fall in," and we move to another position. Thus during the long weary night we are kept moving from one position to another, and consequently there is no rest for the regiment. Oct. 4. At 2:30 A. M. the 57th is formed, with its left resting at General Rosecrans' headquarters, and its right in the direction of Fort Powell. At 3 A. M. a sheet of flame is seen to burst from the rebel battery on the Chewalla road, the flrst ball entering the Tishomingo Hotel, and kill ing a wounded soldier. All morning it continuea to send forth its glaring light — ^the air is full of bursting shell, the heavens seem all ablaze. The two contending armies stand facing each other with bristling bayonets, and wrath ful messengers still continue to leap from the woods where the rebel monster frowns. As the storm comes sweeping on its track, death follows in its wake, for some brave man is seen to fall either killed or wounded. Our heavy siege HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 43 guns at Fort Williams and Fort Robinet now open on this rebel battery with a roar that is hideous, sending' echoes across the field and through the surrounding woods that are unearthly. This battery is soon disabled and the rebels are seen flying to the rear, thus putting a stop to its deadly sweeps. At 8 o'clock, the 3d Brigade is formed facing north-west, with the 7th Illinois' right resting on the Purdy road, then the 50th and then the 57th, with its left near General Rosecrans' headquarters. Colonel Baldwin having been wounded the afternoon previous, Colonel Dubois, U. S. A., is in command of the brigade. Soon we see the enemy crossing the track of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad in large forces. Berges' sharpshooters are giving them a warm reception. The 7th Illinois moves forward for their support. The battle is now raging. Our artillery is taking position after position, and the guns at the fort are sending forth their messengers of death and destruc tion. Still the columns of the enemy come marching on. The 57th is now engaged. Volley after volley is poured into the enemy's ranks, but it makes no impression, and we are forced from our position. In good order we retired. There is a lull now, and the regiment is marched to the right of the 7th, with our left resting on the Purdy road. A battery in our rear and to our left now opens fire upon the advancing columns of the rebel host. That old rebel yell can be heard on our left, and the 50th is engaged in pouring a death-dealing volley. The yell comes this way and the 7th is called upon to do its duty. And still the rebels come, three columns deep in battle array. With fixed bayonets they fall upon the 57th, and nobly it does its duty. Major Forse is now in command encouraging the men. Adjutant Flansburg rides along the line inspir ing the men with hope and confidence, and keeping them 44 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. to their work. Captain Busse is making a stubborn resist ance on the left ; Captain Conkey, assisted by Lieutenant Barnum, on the right ; and the center is held by the brave Captain Robbins, assisted by Captain F. A. Battey and First Lieutenant William Starling, of Co. K. The right centre is held by the courageous Captain Swan, of Co. C, with Lieutenant Wickstrum, of Co. D, and Captain Van- steinburg, of Co. B ; and the left centre is held by that noble officer, First Lieutenant D. B. Kenyon, of Co. E, and Captain Rattery, of Co. I,^ — all doing nobly for the love of their country and to keep the fiag of that country floating on the breeze. On comes the rebel legions. The 7th has given away on our left, but reforming under the battery still hold the line. The 57th is contesting the ground inch by inch. Many brave men are falling victims. Streams of blood are flowing — the death archer is at work. We stand amid the dead and dying. Smoke from the iron-mouthed cannon rolls everywhere ; everything seems to be wrapped in flame and smoke. The batteries are doing splendid execution with grape and canister, as they are fighting now at short range. The battle along the whole line is now raging furiously. The earth is trembling around Fort Robinet, wrathful thunder is now rolling from her brazen guns. Colonel Rodgers and his Texan legions have thrown themselves into the ordeal, but like grass before the mower's scythe they are cut down, falling victims to a wicked ambition. The battle line of the 2d Division is now fighting desperately against fearful odds, hotly con testing every inch of ground in the streets of Corinth. The regiments are broken up in small squads, commanded by colonels and sergeants. Major Forse with eight companies of the regiment are holding their ground heroically, and Captain Busse with Companies I and G, who have been cut HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 45 off from the regiment, now making their way to us, form ing on the left. Confusion reigns, and darkness is throw ing her sable wings around the struggling 2d Division. The main fighting of this battle has been aimed against them. The sun is now sinking towards the horizon. Will the battle be lost ? Will this noble army be crushed ? Will the stars and stripes be lowered ? Will the loyal people of the north be compelled to bow their heads and drop a tear over another ill-fated field ? No, such a story will not go to the loyal people of the north. The right wing, under command of General Hamilton, swings around pouring volley after volley into the flanks of the eneiny. There is a reaction. The 2d Division rallies again, and lead by General Davies fights with renewed vigor. The rebel lines are seen to waver, and our big guns are mowing them down by the hundreds. Seeing this wavering, a charge is ordered along the whole line. A smile of triumph lights up every countenance. The enemy is driven from the field in confusion, leaving the dead and dying behind. Loud shouts from the Union lines tell us of new victories. The enemy are everywhere routed, and new laurels are perched upon the Union banner. The 57th is immediately ordered into Corinth to take charge of the prisoners cap tured in the two days' engagement. The prisoners were placed in a large warehouse in the south-east part of town, and Captain Win. S. Swan with a large detail was placed on guard over them. A detail of the regiment was sent with the teams to Camp McIntosh to take down and bring in our tents and other camp equipage, and before dark the 57th had formed a new camp in the close vicinity of the warehouse, in rear of the Tishomingo Hotel, and the worn and almost exhausted men lay down to rest, after their two days hard work. 46 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Great praise is due our Regimental Surgeons, James R. Zearing and George W. Crossley, for the careful and efficient manner in which the sick and wounded are always treated by them. Oct. 5. Large details were made to bury the dead and bring in the wounded. Several of the regiment were found in rebel hospitals one mile in advance of where we first engaged the enemy. On Oct. 3d one of these, Henry Schmidt, of G, had his right arm and leg amputated, and was also wounded in the shoulder. We are happy to say that he is still alive, and attended a reunion of the regi ment at Princeton, 111., Oct. 7, 1885. The regiment's loss in this engagement was 42 killed, wounded and missing. Three men were shot down while carrying the colors. We are sorry we can not give the names of all who were killed and wounded. The Confederate loss in this engagement was 217 killed, 7,854 wounded and 4,350 taken prisoners. The Union loss was 315 killed, 1,812 wounded and 232 missing. The following verses were composed by a rebel soldier while imprisoned in the warehouse under Captain Swan : It was on the third day of October, The sun rose clear' and bright, We marched upon the Yankees, And dared them out to fight. When within three miles of Corinth, We formed our battle lires ; We deployed out our skirmishers, The enemy to find. HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 47 They bravely came to meet us, And yet we feared them not at all, For our officers had told us Their forces were very small. General Van Doren made the attack With fifteen thousand men, And General Price brought up the rear Eleven thousand strong. The Yankees saw our movements, And towards us made a dash ; Their cannon roared like thunder, And the timber loud did crash ; Great clouds of fire and smoke AVent curling up on high ; Yet onward was our orders, To victory or die. We charged one regiment, A band of daring boys, And if I remember rightly, It was the fifty-seventh Illinois ; They tried to drive us back, But they found ft would not do. And we made another charge On that daring Yankee crew. There was our gallant Colonel Rodgers, A most determined man. He died while on their breastworks. With our cherished flag in hand. On our left was Colonel Johnson, Then acting brigadier. Who lead the Mississippians, The men who never fear. He lead the charge in person. Upon the enemy's works, And died a gallant hero Ere he reached their fort. It was while in this charge I was taken prisoner of war, And to the rear I was marched, While the cannon loud did roar. I was treated most kindly, 48 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Which I never shall forget. And if I ever meet any of the fifty-seventh boys, I'll do the same, you bet. Oct. 9. Col. S. D. Baldwin with a detail of 120 men of the regiment, assisted by Capts. W. S. Swan, G. A. Busse, First Lieut. Frank Cutler and Adjutant Nelson Flansburg, with Quartermaster-Sergeant W. T. Gray left Corinth and proceeded to Columbia, Tenn., by rail with 1600 prisoners taken at Corinth, and reported to Gen. G. M. Dodge, Com mander of the Post, who ordered them to proceed dawn the .river with their prisoners to Memphis, furnishing them transportation by boat. Arriving at Memphis Colonel Baldwin reported with his command and prisoners to Gen. Wm. T. Sherman, who ordered them to proceed down the river to Vicksburg, Miss. Colonel Baldwin turned the com mand over to Captain Swan, who carried out the order. Baldwin and Busse going north on leave of absence. On arriving at Vicksburg Captain Swan turned the prisoners over to the proper authorities, receiving in return 500 Federal paroled prisoners which he conveyed, under orders, to the parole camp at St. Louis, returning to the command at Corinth Nov. 4th. At the same time a detachment of the regiment proceeded south under command of Lieut- Col. F. J. Hurlbut, to a point on the Mobile and Ohio Rail road called Baldwinville, with 300 prisoner, which he turned over to the Confederate forces. The command re turning to Corinth. Oct. 29. Second Lieut, William Brewer, of Walnut, 111., Co. K, resigns. Nov. 10. Colonel Baldwin and Captain Busse return and resume their respective commands, the former to HISTORY OP FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 49 the command of the Third Brigade, consisting of the 7th, 50th and 57th Illinois, and the 22d and 81st Ohio. The following promotions were made for meritorious conduct : First Lieutenant Nelson Flansburg, to Adjutant ; First Lieutenant Nathan Linton, to Quartermaster ; Second Lieutenant William F. Conkey, to First Lieutenant A. Com pany ; Sergeant Eli Barnum, to Second Lieutenant A Com pany ; Second Sergeant Linas Vansteinburg, to Captain B Company ; Private George N. Barr, to First Lieutenant B Company ; Second Lieutenant Moses S. Lord, to First Lieu tenant C Company ; Sergeant Frederick Laycock, to Second' Lieutenant C Company ; Second Lieutenant P. M. Wick strum, to Captain D Company ; Sergeant George E. Rodeen, to Second Lieutenant D Company ; Sergeant Andrew Anderson, to Second Lieutenant F Company ; Second Lieu tenant John H. Weirick, to First Lieutenant H Company ; Sergeant Wm. Gale, to Second Lieutenant H Company; Sergeant Charles Rattery, to Captain I Company ; First Lieutenant Harlan Page, to Captain K Company ; Sergeant Wm. Starling, to First Lieutenant K Company ; Sergeant Jacob S. Carver, to Second Lieutenant K Company. ' We remained in camp uninterrupted until the middle of November, when we were ordered to move to the rear of Fort Robinet. It is said that our division will garrison Corinth for a time, and in view of this the 57th is building barracks and making their quarters more comfortable for winter. While on dress parade in this camp. Colonel Hurlbut in command, the regiment standing at parade rest, and the band having passed down the line on slow time was 50 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. returning at a quick step, when James Haley, the old bass drummer, stubbed his toe, falling forward and rolling on top of the drum. He slid off sideways, and on a double quick caught up with the band, again striking up the time. A general laugh ran along the line, and Colonel Hurlbut tried hard to look the martinet, as he stroked his long red whiskers to hide the smile on his countenance. After parade, many of the boys congratulated "Uncle Jemmie " on his dexterity. Dec. 18. All is commotion. At 9 o'clock P. M., we receive orders to have three days' rations in our haver sacks, and be ready to move at a moment's notice. At 10 o'clock, we are on the march with the whole available force from the garrison, under command of General G. M. Dodge. The night is dark. We inarch briskly ; it seems to be a forced march. At 3 o'clock in the morning, we come to a halt, and the men are soon asleep on the roadside. At daylight we are up and on the march again, without any breakfast. We arrive at Purdy, Tenn., about noon, where we halt and have dinner and a few hours rest. Purdy is a beautiful town in western Tennessee, thirty miles north west of Corinth, and four miles from the Mobile & Ohio Railroad. The drums are now beating, and the regiment again falls in line. Rumors are rife that there is a fight at hand ; that the rebel General Forest, who has cut oft' our communication with Jackson, Tenn., is at hand. We move forward twelve miles, but not finding the eneiny we go into camp, weary, footsore and hungry. Dec. 20. This morning we leave camp about 9 o'clock, and march briskly all day. We are now in the rear of Jackson, Tenn., a small town on the Mobile & Ohio Rail- HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 51 road. , We go into camp after dark, the men falling in their tracks and going to sleep. Dec. 21. We move from camp on quick time, with the expectation of meeting" General Forest's command. We are now about fifty miles from Corinth. Our command numbers about 2,000 men, and should we run across the Tennessee raider will make short work of him. At noon we reach Lexington. We halt here and eat dinner, after which we move on again, reaching the town of Pinch (con sisting of two houses and a blacksmith shop) about sun down, where we camp for the night. It is the old story of "infantry after well-mounted cavalry." Dec. 22. There seems to be a change in the tactics to-day. General Dodge discovers that the enerny has withdrawn hastily from Jackson. The general finding it impossible to pursue the eneiny further on account of the condition of his men, takes up the line of march towards Henderson Station, twenty miles distant. We march all day, and go into camp for the night five miles from the Station. Dec. 23. This morning we break camp and march across Beach River into Henderson Station. The First Brigade, under General Sweeney, has taken the train for Corinth, and it is said will return for us. Thank the Lord. " Small favors thankfully received, and larger ones in pro portion." We are thirty miles from Corinth, and will wait patiently for the train. It returns at 2 o'clock, and the 57th Illinois, with the brigade, embark for Corinth, where we arrive about 5 o'clock and go into camp. The railroad running to Jackson, Tenn., is now cut, closing all com- 52 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. munication with the north, and in consequence the com mand is ordered on half rations. Corinth is now isolated, as it were, from the rest of the world — ^with no news, no mail, and on half rations. It may be a legitimate mode of warfare ; but the enemy will find it difficult to starve the boys out, though we are in an almost desolate couiitry. Captain G. A. Busse with a large detail was sent on a foraging expedition, taking with him the brigade teams, returning late at night loaded with corn and other pro visions. Several other foraging expeditions were sent out, and though the surrounding country was poor the teams always came back loaded. Jan. 5, 1863. To-day we received a mail from the north, and a smile lights up the faces of the boys of the 57th. Every one seems anxious to hear from home, having now been cut off from all communications for three weeks. Though the mail came it brought us no provisions, and we are still on half rations. Jan. 6. Another train arrived to-day with provisions. but not enough to give full rations, and the boys are still living on " corn dodger " in small doses. Jan. 11. The trains are now running regularly, and full rations are restored, and the routine of camp life goes on. In the spring of 1863, the 81st Ohio and 57th Illinois, with' one hundred teams, went, about five miles to the south of Burnsville, where there was a large lumber mill and several piles of lumber. The 81st Ohio remained at the mill, and the 57th Illinois proceeded to Burnsville to receive and ship the lumber to Corinth. A train of flat HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 53 cars being sent out from Corinth, Co. E, Captain D. B. Ken yon commanding, was seiit to guard a large trestle-work, over which the train had to pass. The regiment remained here about a week and took the train for Corinth, the 81st Ohio going back with the teams. This lumber, it after wards appeared, was for the purpose of building quarters for the different regiments at the garrison. Feb. 13. William S. Hendricks, Second Lieutenant of Co. I, resigned. Feb. 28. Captain B. D. Salter, of Co. E, resigned and went home. CHAPTER V. Charges Against Colonel Baldwin — The Trial — Its Result an In justice — The Colonel's Farewell Address to the Regiment — .Build ing Barracks — On Another Raid— Dinner at luka. Miss. — Bear Creek — Good Foraging — Kansas Jayhawkers — Tuscumbia, Ala. — Another Skirmish — A Grand Scene — Marching Back to Corinth — Success to Colonel Streight and his Boys- — Pioneer Corps — Arrival at Burnsville — The Sick, Lame and Lazy — Dress Parade — Promotions — On Review — A Deserter Executed — The Youngest Drum-Major in the Service — On a Raid to the Hatchie River — The Martial Band — Marching Orders — Arrival at Pulaski, Tenn. — More Promotions — Captain Conkey with Co. A, on Artillery Duty — Captain Swan with Co. C, Excellent Millers — Captain Vansteinburg Provost Marshal — Winter Quar ters — Discussjng the Proposition to Re-enlist. In the fall of 1862 charges were preferred against Colonel S. D. Baldwin for cowardice by known personal enemies, men who would not follow him into battle, but were generally found in the rear keeping the cooks in proper discipline, or doing other detached duty out of the way of the whizzing minnies. While we have no wish to defend Colonel Baldwin in some of his actions with officers of the regiment, and while we all have our faults. Colonel Baldwin not excepted, yet no member of the 57th Illinois who participated in the Battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and Corinth with the regiment while in action under com mand of Colonel Baldwin can say that he is a coward and will not stand under fire. No braver officer ever un- HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 55 sheathed his sword in the defense of his country, and the officers w^ho were found with their companies in time of action are his friends, and sympathize with him in this unfortunate affair. The charges, which were actuated by malice and jealousy, were referred to Captain George S. Nash, Judge Advocate. The report made by him to the general commanding (G. M. Dodge) was that he was not able to ascertain any facts in proof of the charges : that the witnesses' statements were in direct contradiction thereof, and highly complimentary to the conduct of Colonel Baldwin in the various engagements in which he had participated. General Dodge dissolved this court and immediately convened another to try these same charges, notwithstanding the report of the. Judge Advocate, who re garded them as frivolous in the extreme. They were pressed to trial, and most astonishing to all who knew our brave colonel the court-martial resulted in conviction, the finding thereof being " To be cashiered Mar. 31, 1863." All this time Colonel Baldwin's conduct was praiseworthy and magnanimous. He ever courted trial, feeling the charges to be of a frivolous nature, and knowing that the best way to bring vindication would be to urge trial rather than to throw any obstacles in the way. He did not even call his leading witnesses, officers of high rank, who were on the field of battle with him, and who would have cheer fully testified in his behalf, and have saved him from the deep humiliation which followed as the result of this trial. Feeling that a great injustice was done a brave officer, an appeal was taken to the President of the United States in behalf of our unfortunate Colonel by some of the most substantial and patriotic citizens of Chicago, including Congressman Arnold, accompanied by letters from three members of the court that tried him, denouncing the pro- 5b HISTORY OF MFTY-SEVENTH ILlINOiS. ceedings of that court, and also letters from officers in the regiment. The representations made to President Lincoln on behalf of Colonel Baldwin by tho^e who knew him best, and the high estimation in which he was held' by those under his command, as well as all the people of the state, convinced the President of the great injustice done him. May 31, 1863. The President relieved Colonel Bald win of any disability resting upon him and pointed out the way for his restoration, by referring him to Governor Yates, of Illinois, for re-commission. June 11. Governor Tates without hesitation re-com missioned him Colonel of the 57th- Illinois Infantry, his old regiment. The Colonel's disability having been removed by the President, and being regularly re-commissioned by the Governor of Illinois, he immediately went to the front and applied for muster and assignment to duty. The result of commendable action on the part of the Colonel to once more render service in the field, as implied by his appli cation for muster and assignment, is further proof of his patriotism. General Dodge, commanding the post at Corinth, Miss., where the regiment was then stationed, and whose conduct pending the trial and following was not free from prejudice and personal feelings, placed Colonel Baldwin under arrest upon his reporting to the front for assignment to duty, and next day sent him to Memphis, Tenn., to report to General S. A. Hurlbut, com manding the department, who refused to muster him in, under cover of an order previously issued by the War Department that the regiment was too small to muster HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 57 three field officers, and thus a great wrong was done a gallant officer by a government he tried to save. The reputation of a noble man and brave officer was thus blasted, and at the same time the regiment lost their much esteemed commander and the Union a valiant defender. Colonel Baldwin first entered the service of the United Skates in April, 1861. On the 21st of the same month he left Chicago for Cairo, 111., with an expedition under Gen eral R. K. Swift, and held the rank of Brigade Inspector. After his term of service (3 months) he returned to Chicago and raised the 57th Illinois, and was mustered in as it's Colonel Dec. 26, 1861. He participated in the Battles of Fort Donelson and Shiloh in command of the regiment. On the second day of Shiloh he commanded the 3d Brigade, 2d Division, which command he retained through the Siege of Corinth and Battle of Corinth. At the close of the Battle of Corinth he was recommended for promotion by Generals Davies, McArthur, Webster and Oglesby, which recommendation was approved by General U. S. Grant, and by him forwarded to Washington, D. C. Those officers who had made the charges against the Colonel continued their prosecution or persecution, completing their con spiracy by causing the defeat of his confirmation as Brigadier-General, after his name had been sent to the United States Senate by the President. The charges of cowardice on which he was found guilty were : Leaving his regiment at Fort Donelson and going to the landing to procure provisions for his starving regiment ; and not going on the field of battle the second day at Corinth, Miss., Oct: 4, 1862, for which he gave his reason to the general commanding in his report at that time. We have to-day in our possession the dying confession of one of the 58 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. officers, a captain, who appeared against Colonel Baldwin when on trial, in which he acknowledges that he perjured himself for the purpose of throwing the Colonel out of the service. COLONEL Baldwin's farewell address to his regiment. Chicago, III., Oct. 3, 1863. To Major E. Forse and tlie gallant Offlcers and Men of the 57th III. Vol. Inf. : Through the press, and the Official Report of your Colonel, the world has heard of your patriotic valor and constant zeal in the cause of our unfortunate country. Your privations, trials, sufferings, valor, fatigue and fortitude have been conspicuously manifested ; your fidelity and constancy, throughout your entire history as a regiment, has won the admiration of every true patriot. While we humbly bow in obedience to the decrees of Heaven, we may deeply mourn the loss of our comrades, in the Battles of Donelson, Shiloh and Corinth. On the field ot Shiloh, you stood against a leaden storm hurled by twice your numbers in front and routed your enemies, although cross fires from a well supported battery were mowing you down. You were driven to the rear, but not in disorder ; you retired dressing on the colors, not however xmtil they had received thirty-four balls, and the whole color. guard was shot down. Out of four hundi'ed and eighteen, one hundred and ninety-six were killed and wounded. At the Battle of Corinth, with the loth MicJiigan and the 3d Brigade, you stood the brunt of the combined force of the rebel army. (Jn that day you sustained the reputation you had so gloriously 'won. With pride, satisfaction and pleasure I have announced to the public your brilliant victories. Implicit obedience to your superiors has been the soul of your discipline, and has given energy and success to your regiment. While I bow in obedience to the decree of a foul conspiracy, may the ([ay your commander be worthy to lead so noble a band of heroes as you have proved yourselves to be. As I have left you I deem it a privilege to tender my heartfelt thanks for the many acts of kindness manifested to me. Your strict obedience to all orders, and ready compliance to rigid discipline im parted by me while in my command, will ever be cherished as a token of respect ; and in whatever sphere of life you may be thrown, may you find as true a friend as your late commandant, is the .sincere wish of vour friend, S. 1). B.vu)WiK, Late (Colonel .5;'th 111. Vol. Inf. The 57th Illinois built very substantial quarters in rear of Fort Robinet, consisting of log houses 20x28 feet. with a cook-house and dining-room attached. They were built uniform, and made a very j)retty camp. While in this camp there was a great deal of sickness, and in June Isaac N. Bishop was commissioned Second Assistant Sur geon of the regiment. The principal reason for so much .sickness seemed to be the water used by the regiment, which ran through an abatis between the town and Fort Robinet. To overcome this an artesian well 80 feet deep was sunk to the rear and centre of the regiment's camp. The water coming from this well was of a bluish color and very strongly impregnated with iron. April 14. We receive marching orders and every thing is excitement again. Orderlies and aids are riding around as though the enemy was not far off. April 15. It is an old saying that "the early bird catches the worm." The 57th is on deck before sunrise, but the 3d Brigade* is ordered to bring up the rear, and in •consequence we are slow in leaving Corinth. A heavy 60 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. force under General G. M. Dodge is now on the tramp, headed for Burnsville, which place we reached after dark, and went into camp fifteen miles from Corinth. It is rumored that the expedition is going to Decatur, Ala. It seems evident that some bold move is contemplated. April 16. This morning we were on the move by 6 o'clock. We halted at luka, Miss., for dinner, which place is noted for its mineral springs, and then continued the march and went into camp about dark five miles from Bear Creek. April 17. We were on the march this morning by daylight toward Bear Creek. We halted a few hundred yards from the creek, when a battery was placed in position on the hill and ojiened fire on the enemy, on the opposite bank, causing them to fall back in confusion. The troops now commenced crossing the creek, and when the 57th came up we removed our clothing and waded across. After dressing, the march was again taken up toward Tuscumbia Valley, and we went into camp about five miles from Bear Creek. April 18. About 9 o'clock this morning the 3d Brigade took the backward track toward Bear Creek, going into camp about two miles this side of it, remaining there the balance of the day and night. The foraging was good, and the boys lived high. April 19. The rain poured down in torrents last night, giving every one a general wetting. The enemy is now lurking in our front, and the 3d Brigade changes its position, and is secreted in the brush for the purpose of ambushing the rebels in case of an advance hy them. In^ HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 61 the evening we received reinforcements from an Ohio Brigade and the Kansas Jayhawkers. It is rumored that we will go forward toward Tuscumbia Valley again. April 20. We remained in camp all day trying to make ourselves comfortable. There were no demonstra tions to-day. April 21. We lay in camp all day. Reinforcements are expected, and all sorts of rumors are rife. Foraging is good, and the boys are living in hotel style. April 22. The command is still in camp. The orders are to keep close to camp, as we are expecting to move at any moment. Colonel Streight's command, consisting of a brigade of mounted infantry, came up this evening from Murfreesboro. There is some bold movement contem plated. April 23. The order "forward" was given this morn ing, and we started off with a brisk step toward the Tus cumbia Valley again. Some plantations having been set on fire by the Kansas Jayhawkers and Alabama Union Cavalry, the smoke could be seen curling above the tree tops for quite a long distance. Go it Jayhawkers. We marched slowly all day, and went into camp early in the evening. April 24. This morning we are up early, and soon on the move. We arrived at Tuscumbia, Ala., at noon. This is a beautiful town in northern Alabama, noted for its springs of water that leap from the rocks like gushing and swelling fountains. After marching through the town, we camp for the night. Foraging is good and the boys are happy. 62 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. April 27. We remained in camp until this morning, when we again took up the line of march to Lexington, ten miles south from Tuscumbia. Arriving there about noon, we ha,d dinner and started off again. About 4 o'clock we come up with the rebel forces, and a sharp skirmish was had with them, driving them back to Town Creek. We went into camp one mile from the creek. April 28. To-day we expect the enemy to dispute our passage across Town Creek. The troops are now' in line, and skirmishers are deployed toward Town Creek, and soon the rebels are discovered with considerable artillery across the creek. The eneiny opens upon us with their batteries while we are advancing. Our batteries are soon brought into position and do some splendid work. For an hour a fierce artillery duel is kept up by the contending forces, with little harm to our side. The division is drawn up in line of battle with the intention of crossing the creek. The artillery fire now ceases, and the division crosses to the other side and forms a line of battle. The skirmishers move forward, closely followed by the division, which moves slowly and in order, presenting a grand and imposing scene ; but it all ended with a slight skirmish. The cunning Roddy would not stand, but retreated into the mountains, leaving General Dodge in undisputed pos session of the Tuscumbia Valley. The division re-crossed Town Creek and went into camp for the night. April 29. This morning we take up the line of march back toward Corinth. Our supplies are running short, and we are on half rations. The roads are hilly and the weather is warm. We discover to-day that (reneral Dodge's object in staying in Tuscumbia Valley so long was HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 63 to engage the attention of the eneiny while Colonel Streight made a raid into Central Georgia. He is now far on his way, and we wish him success. This evening we passed through Tuscumbia, and went into camp three miles beyond. The men are considerably fatigued, and go to rest very soon; April 30. The command is on the move this morning at sunrise. We march all day. and reach Town Creek that evening, and go into camp. The water being high the Pioneer Corp build .a bridge for the teams and men to cross, working all night. May 1. The march is taken up early, the 3d Brigade in advance. Crossing the creek, we arrive at luka about noon, where we stop and have dinner and wait for the teams to come up. After the teams come up, we resume the march toward Burnsville, where we arrive in the evening, and go into camp, the men somewhat weary. Some of them are barefooted, their shoes being entirely worn out. What means these shouts from the surround ing hills that are now rending the air ? We listen and hear a train coming up the road from Corinth. It comes loaded with supplies, and we will now have plenty to satisfy the cravings of the inner man. May 2. We are up early this morning, and after send ing the sick, lame and lazy l)y rail to Corinth, we start for that place ourselves, reaching there about 5 o'clock, and never were poor weary soldiers so glad to reach camp as the boys of the 2d Division. May 3. After cleaning up camp, the Colonel ordered a dress parade, when the following promotions were read : HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 64 First Lieutenant D. B. Kenyon, to Captain E Company ; Second Lieutenant Edward Martin, to First Lieutenant E Company ; First Sergeant Wm. Wayman, to Second Lieu tenant E Company ; Sergeant Ed. D. Haggard, to Second Lieutenant I Company. From now on nothing occurs but the routine of camp life. The companies are drilling hard, as there is a flag offered to the best drilled company in the regiment, and each is anxious to secure the prize. July 23. This morning we arer ordered on review at S o'clock in the large field to the south-east of Corinth, to witness the execution of a deserter named Johnson, from Company A, 1st Alabama Cavalry. At the appointed time the troops are all in line, the sun is intensely hot, and from the movem'ents of the troops it is very dusty ; soon the pro cession, with the unfortunate man, appear at the right of the column, a brass band playing the dead march: then the company of which he was a member; then four men carry ing his coffin, the prisoner following, assisted by the Chap lain of the 66tli Indiana; and then came the detail of twelve men who were to carry out the sentence of the Court Mar tial — that he be shot to death — passing along the line of the troops from right to left. The procession then marched to the center of the column, the place of execution. The prisoner was placed upon his coffin in a sitting position, a solemn and impressive prayer was offered by the chaplain after which he was blindfolded; the executioners take their position ; the Provost Marshal gave the command and the unhappy man was launched into eternity. May his igno minious death prove a warning to all those who might be tempted to do likewise. HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 65 The Mobile & Ohio Railroad has been abandoned by the Government, and we are now receiving our supplies over the Memphis & Charleston Railroad. In August Captain John Phillips, of Co. A, was author ized by the Government to raise a colored regiment at Corinth, Miss., and on Nov. 21, 1863, he was commissioned Colonel of the 1st Mississippi Colored Infantry, by the President. Aug. 31. Courtney Warren, of Buda, UL, Drum-Major of the Regiment, was discharged for disability. Sept. 1. Wm. W. Cluett was appointed Drum-Major of the Regiment, claiming to be the youngest major in the army, being then sixteen years and two days old. In the middle of September the 2d Division started on a raid to LaGrange, Tenn., passing through Holly Springs, and on to the Hatchie River,' in pursuit of the rebel General Forest, compelling him to retreat south^ — the com mand returning to Corinth. It will not be considered out of place to speak here of our martial band, for though small it was made of good material. George F. Walker, Fife Major, was a good soldier, and ever at his post, ably assisted by John J. Owens, of Co. C ; A. J. Stringer and Joseph Boardman, of Co. F, and John Cook, of Co. K. Wm. W. Cluett, Drum- Major, was assisted by his brother John C, of Co. A; Harley H. Hogeboom, of Co. K ; John W. Pettee, of Co. H, and Charlie Erickson, of Co. D ; and last, but not least, old "Jemmie" Haley, of Co. I, and George Stoner, of Co. B, who " blew " the big drum. Though there were others that 66 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. belonged to the band at different times, the above were the old stand-bys. They were always with the regiment, and inarched with it ti-iumphantly through the grand review at Washington, D. C, in 1865, receiving great applause from the citizens, besides being complimented by their Colonel, F. A. Battey. General Sherman's Army has been passing through Corinth for the past week, and moving in the direction of luka. Miss. There is a rumor that our command will soon follow. Nov. 3. We received marching orders to-day — three days' rations in haversacks, and to be ready to move in the morning. Nov. 4. The entire command is on the move toward luka, passing over the old battle ground between General Rosecrans and the rebel Generals Price and Van Dorn, marching through luka to Eastport. Nov. 11. Crossing the Tennessee River, we continue the march, and arrive at Pulaski, Tenn., and go into camp with the army. Pulaski is a beautiful town on the rail road running from Nashville to Chattanooga, Tenn. Nov. 12. We remain in camp, and it looks as if our division has come to a stand-still. Nov. 13. The 3d Brigade, consisting of the 50th and 57th Illinois and 39th Iowa, moved twelve miles, arriving at Lynnville, Tenn., in the evening somewhat fatigued, having walked on a hard pike road all the way, and went into camp on the south side of the town, where we acted as outpost to Sherman's Army. HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 67 The following commissions have been received : First Lieutenant William F. Conkey, to be Captain A Company ; Second Lieutenant Eli Barnum, to be First Lieutenant A Company. Company A, Captain William F. Conkey commanding, was detached from the regiment, and went into camp on a hill southwest of the town to guard an Iowa battery that was camped at that place. Company C, Captain Wm. S. Swan commanding, was also detached from the regiment, and sent three miles to the north of Lynnville, to Fry's Mills, where they went into camp. This mill was run under the supervision of Captain Swan, and made fiour and corn meal for the army. Captain Linas Vansteinburg, of Company B, was de tailed as Provost-Marshal of Lynnville. Dec 21. To-day we received from the Government a proposition to veteranize, and it is now being discussed by the 57th, which has caught the veteran fever. The rolls are opened and the names go down until the whole regi ment becomes veteranized. We have just heard from Fry's Mills — Company C has not caught the fever, only one man (John J. Owens) becoming veteranized. The rolls are all made out, and we are waiting for the mustering officer. The weather is very cold, and snow is flying in the air. CHAPTER VI. Arrival of the Mustering Officer — Three Years More, or During the War — Starting for the North — Arrival and Reception at Chicago — Thirty Days' Furlough — Off for Dixie Again — At Athens, Ala. — Drilling Recruits — Marching Orders — Arrival at Chattanooga -^A Campaign Before Us — Lieut.-Colonel F. J. Hurlbut in Command — At Resaca — Lively Skirmishing — General John A- Logan Takes a Look at the Situation — A Double Line of Fires Built — Back to Snake Creek Gap — Dalton Captured — Sugar Valley — Resaca Again— Calhoun's Ferry — Hard Fight — Pon toon Bridge — Battle at Night — Co. H on the Skirmish Line — Enemy Stubborn — Rome Cross-Roads — Compelled to Fall Back — General Sweeney's Retreat — Gus Abele Always on Hand — Enemy Retreats at Night — Arrival at Rome, Ga. — On Garrison Duty — Captain Robbins, Provost Marshal — Captain Kenyon, Brigade Inspector — Captain Busse and Lieutenant Frank Cutler Resign — Communication Cut. Jan. 1, 1864. This day was ushered in cold and bleak. The year 1863 has died, but its history of blood will live in the minds of the American people for all time. The clouds of war have long hung o'er a stricken people, bring ing sadness and tears to many a fond mother. Many a loving wife and dear sister will have deep cause to remem ber the year just passed. We are waiting for the mustering officer. Will he never come ? The desire to see our wives and mothers and dear ones at home is uppermost in our minds. HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 69 Jan. 17. To-day the mustering officer arrived, and with the exception of Company C, we were mustered into the service for three years more, or during the war, and from this time on will be known as the 57th Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry. Jan. 18. We left Lynnville, Tenn., this morning, and marched to Columbia, where we embarked on a train next day for Nashville, going from there to Louisville, Ky., where we crossed the Ohio River on a ferry-boat. After crossing the river at this point, we boarded a train for Chicago, 111. Jan. 27. We arrived in Chicago to-day, and marched to Bryant's Hall, on Clark Street, between Randolph and Washington Streets, where we were given a grand recep tion by the citizens. In the evening a very fine supper was spread before us, after which the regiment marched to the old West Market Hall, on Randolph Street, between Union and Desplaines Streets, where the following day the men received a thirty days' furlough and dispersed to their homes. After mingling for a short time with the good people of Illinois and sister states, enjoying their hospitality and raceiving from them many words of cheer, we re-assembled at Camp Fry, on the north side of Chicago, about March 1, having recruited two hundred and fifty men. March 9. The regiment, under command of Lieut.- Colonel F. J. Hurlbut, left Camp Fry, and marched to the Union Depot at the east end of Lake Street, where it em barked on a train on the Michigan Central Railroad for Dixie. Arriving at Louisville, Ky., we received transpor- 70 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. tation to Nashville, Tenn.. and from there by cars to Athens, Ala. March 15. We arrived at Athens to-day, and after disembarking we marched to the suburbs of the town and went into camp. Company C, with the balance of the veterans of the regiment, joined us with our camp and garrison equipage. They seemed glad to see us and to hear from home. The routine of camp life is again taken up, and sjquads of recruits are drilling and learning the duties of a soldier. April 30. We received marching orders — three days' rations in our haversacks, and to be ready to move at a moment's notice. May 1. The regiment moved this morning to Hunts- ville, Ala., and from there to Larkinsville, Tenn., where it embarked on a train for Chattanooga, Tenn. May 5. Arriving at Chattanooga to-day, the regiment disembarked at the foot of Lookout Mountain. As we look around here we are reminded that blood has flown, and brave men have died. Uncoffined graves dot the valley and the mountain side, and here these hallowed mounds will appear as land-marks to guide those who have for long, weary years sighed for freedom. The regiment marched about five miles to Rossville, where it went into camp on Chickamauga Creek, near Lee & Gordon's Mills. There seems to be a campaign before us that will try the metal of the 57th. May 7. The regiment, commanded by Lieut.-Colonel F. J. Hurlbut, the brigade by Colonel M. M. Bane, and the HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 71 Division by (General T. W. Sweeney, moved with the Arniy of the Tennessee south through Snake Creek Gap, on the campaign toward Atlanta, Ga. May 10. We heard the boom of cannon all day to our left, telling us that some of our brave boys are having warm work. In the afternoon skirmishing is heard in our front, and we inarch briskly forward. The boom of artillery is heard, and we form in line of battle. Moving forward on Resaca, we drive the rebels into the town, the 2d Division taking position on the hills overlooking it and the Oostenaula River. Our skirmish line is on the river edge keeping up an incessant fire, and our artillery on the surrounding hills are pouring in a terrible fire on the forts and into the town. General John A. Logan with his staff rides up the hill, and with his field-glass takes -ob|Servations of the town. The 57th is lying down on the hill, and the shells from the fort pass over our heads doing us no harm. The artillery kept uji the duel until dark, when everything grew quiet except an occasional shot from the skirmish line. The regiment is ordered to build a double line of fires, making it appear as though there is a large army camped around Resaca. About 9 o'clock in the evening, without a bugle sounding or a drum beating, the regiment with the division inarched back to Snake Creek Gap, a distance of ten miles, and went into camp early in the morning, remaining all day and night. May 12. Last night we had a heavy rain-storm, but to-day it is bright and pleasant. Captains Busse and Rob bins join us with a numl)er of recruits, having been left at Chicago on recruiting service when the regiment returned from veteran furlough, and we are glad to see them in line HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Dalton has been captured, and the army is on the move. May 13. Early this morning we are on the move across Sugar Valley, forming the left wing of the 16th Army Corps moving on Resaca, Ga. Company G, Captain Busse commanding, was ordered to move forward on tho skirmish line, and soon met the enemy in a strong position on the hill. After a desultory fire, the company charged up the hill, driving the eneiny back at the point of the bayonet, at which the regiment showed its approval by cheering the company in its noble work. The enemy still showing a stubborn resistance, the 3d Brigade closed in on the skirmish line, causing them to retreat toward Resaca, the brigade following closely. As evening and darkness came on, the division was close in on the outskirts of the town, where we camped for the night, lying under arms, expecting an attack. May 14. This morning the brigade was ordered to Calhoun's Ferry for the purpose of placing a pontoon bridge across the Oostenaula River. Marching to the right we soon met the enemy, and after a heavy fire from our lines, the eneiny being found in too strong a position, the direction was changed to Lay's Ferry, where after a hard fight, lasting two hours or more, the banks of the river were gained by our forces, and the pontoon train coming up, they immediately began laying the bridge. The brigade went into camp for the night at this point, lying under arms. May 15. The pontoon bridge being completed, the regiment crossed over, and marching a short distance went into camp. Company C, Captain Wm. S. Swan command- GUSTAVE R, BUSSE CAPT. CO. G. HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 73 ing, was detailed at Brigade Headquarters for duty ; Com pany G, Captain Busse commanding, was detailed for picket duty. To-night at 12 o'clock, General Hooker is having a severe battle with the enemy. Our lines in front are also engaged, and Captain Busse's Company is driven in on the reserve. After receiving reinforcements, the line is again established, and held until morning. The gallant General Hooker, with his division, has repulsed the enemy and driven them back in confusion with terrible loss. May 16. The brigade was ordered forward, with the 57th in the lead. Captain Josiah Robbins, with Company H, was ordered forward on the skirmish line, and soon met the enemy in large numbers. After a heavy fire had been kept up for some time, it was found the enemy was in a strong position, and inclined to be stubborn. Our artillery was shelling them from a commanding position, and the 2d Division was drawn up in line of battle. Co. G, com manded by Captain Busse ; Co. I, commanded by First Lieutenant Frank Cutler ; and Co. E, commanded by First Lieutenant Edward Martin, were ordered forward to strengthen the skirmish line. Under command of Captain Busse, they moved forward in grand style — ready to do or die — and pressed into the heavy timber in our front. The sun is now sinking toward the western horizon, and soon the crack of rifles in our front tell us the 57th boys have again met the enemy. The brigade moves forward in line of battle to the edge of the timber, the skirmish line hav ing driven the enemy further into the woods. Co. E being deployed on the skirmish line, comes to a creek. The 2d platoon, under command of Second Lieutenant William Wayman, is ordered across. They no sooner cross and 74 HISTORY OP FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. move forward than they run into a regiment of rebel infantry that was concealed in the underbrush, that opens flre and charges forward. Patrick H. Sullivan is taken prisoner, and the platoon is driven back across the creek. The flring now becomes general all along the line. Lieu tenant Charles W. Rosenthal, of Co. G, is cheering his men on in gallant style. Lieutenants Cutler and Haggard, of Co. I, are also doing noble work, and Lieutenants Mar tin and Wayman, of Co. E, are making a stubborn resist ance on the left, while our artillery pours a terrible flre into the rebels. A company of the 39th Iowa starts for ward on the double quick to strengthen the line. The battle is now .raging all along the line, and the valiant Busse seeing that it was impossible to hold the enemy in check longer, gave the command to "rally by companies and fall back." The 1st and 3d Brigades now moved for ward and soon became involved in a general engagement, having encountered General Cheatham's Corps of the enemy at Rome Cross-roads. The flghting became very severe, and the two brigades, after a flerce contest, were compelled to fall back about two miles, where we found the balance of the 4th Division and the 15th Army Corps, under General John A. Logan, drawn up in line of battle. Darkness setting in, the fighting ceased, and the regiment went into camp, the men somewhat exhausted. It after wards appeared that General Sweeney, who commanded the division, was ordered not to bring on a general engage ment, but to merely feel of the enemy, and dearly have we paid for the disobedience of orders, for which General Sweeney was aftewards relieved from command. Gus Abele, our Commissary-Sergeant, is now seen approaching with the teams, and commences to issue provisions. After that the 57th, tired and weary, lay down to rest. HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. rO May 17. The enemy having retired under the cover of night, the army is in motion. Early this morning a detachment was sent out to bury the dead and bring in wounded. At 10 o'clock a. m., we move forward guarding the wagon train to Adairsville and from there to Kingston, Ga., inarching all night, and arriving there on the morn ing of May 18, the men tired and foot sore. After resting a few hours we again take up the line of inarch to Rome, Ga., a distance of twelve miles ; arriving .there in the even ing and going into camji on the outskirts of the town, the men somewhat weary, the regiment having been on the move, marching and fighting, since the campaign began, with very short intervals of rest. .May 19. Col. M. M. Bane having received orders to garrison Rome, Ga., with his Brigade, consisting of the 7th, 50th and 57th Illinois and the 39th Iowa, marched into town and took possession. The 57th Illinois marched to the north-east of the town and went into camp on a high hill overlooking the Etawah River. Rome is a beautiful town in the north-west part of Georgia, situated at the forks of the Etawah and Oostenaula River. The regiment was ordered to build quarters and in a short time we were in a comfortable position and the routine of camp life was taken up. Theodore P. Streeter, of Co. B., and James Leith, of Co. H, were detailed at Division Headquarters and ordered to take charge of the printing office. Two offices were merged into one and printing of all kinds was executed with neatness and dispatch. The boys published a paper called "Our Flag at Rome," and it was quite a newsy sheet. A fiour mill was taken possession of and Ector Ross, of Co. E, was detailed to superintend its work ings, making flour and corn meal for the army. Captain 76 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Josiah Robbins, of Co. H, was detailed as Provost Marshal. Captain David B. Kenyon, of Co. E, whose health has been poorly of late, has been detailed as Brigade Inspector, on Colonel Bane's staff. Besides doing garrison duty we carried out several successful foraging expeditions, supplying the troops at the garrison with the necessary commissary stores from the enemy's country. June 23. Captain -G. A. Busse, of Co. G, has resigned and is going north to his home. Thus the Union looses a noble defender and the regiment a brave officer. " May he live long and die happy," is the prayer of his comrades in the field. July 12. First Lieutenant Frank W. Cutter, of Co. I, resigns and thus they go " one by one." The rebel General Wheeler, who had successfully avoided our advancing army which by this time was near Atlanta, Ga., made a raid into middle Tennessee, cutting off General Sherman's communications for a short time. CHAPTER VII. Lieut-Col. F.J. Hurlbut with the 57th and 39th Iowa leave Rome for Chattanooga Junction — The Rebel Gen. Wheeler on a Raid — A Detail of 100 Men to Work on Fortifications — Capt. W. S. ^wan's Order to bring in Colored Men and Sutlers to do tlie work, — Still after the Rebel Gen. Wheeler, — An exciting Chase — He Won't Stand — Return to Rome, Ga. — Transferred to the 15th Army Corps — Gen. John M. Corse in Command at Rome — Captain Robbins resigns — Startling Events — Sherman to Corse — ¦ Ordered to Allatoona Pass — Rebel Gen. French's Demand — Gen. Corse's Reply— Rebel Batteries Open with Grape and Canister — Charge After Charge by the Rebels — Gen. Corse Wounded — Col. Rowett in Command — Sherman Signals " Hold the Fort," — Volunteers to go for Ammunition — Rebs Massing for a Final Charge — Col. Rowett Wounded — Major Forse Assumes Com mand — Company A and B's Loss — Sherman and Howard's Con gratulatory Orders — Railroad Accident — Back to Rome — Rebels in the Vicinity of Rome — Ordered Out — A Brush with the Enemy — Quartermaster Linton Resigns — Capt. Battey Tendered His Assistance to Col. Johnson, at Dalton — Capt. Kenyon Re signs — Marching Orders — Evacuation of Rome. July 1864. The 57th Illinois and the 39th Iowa under the command of Lieut.-Colonel F. J. Hurlbut left Rome, Ga., and proceed by rail to Chattanooga, Junction, where we met General Steadman with his command. The combined forces then started by rail under the command of General Steadman up the Knoxville and Chattanooga Railroad to a place called Sodam, on the Tennessee River. Upon arriv ing there we found that the rebel General Wheeler had 78 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. preceded us and destroyed the railroad and burned the bridge, crossing the Tennessee River. The command im mediately started on its return to Chattanooga, arriving there during the night. The next morning this same com mand proceeded by rail on the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad to Bridgeport, Ala., arriving there in the after- nooii we were ordered inside the fort, as it was reported that Wheeler's command was advancing on the town. A detail of one hundred men was made from the regiment to build and strengthen the fortifications, under command of Captain Wm. S. Swan. The captain, who was very much opposed to a soldier doing menial or laborious work, sent out several detachments from his detail, under non-com missioned officers, with orders to bring in all colored men and sutlers found in and about the town. These he put to work and soon had enough to relieve the detail from the regiment, except a sufficient guard to keep them to work. It is needless to say that Captain Swan was voted a " good fellow" by the regiment. The enemy not making their appearance, the next morning Lieutenant Eli Barnum, of Company A, with a detail of twenty-five men from the regiment was sent with a drove of five hundred fat cattle across the country to Chattanooga, Tenn. The balance of the command proceeded by rail to Murfreesboro, Tenn . Upon arriving there, we again found that Wheeler had preceded us and destroyed the track, burned the depot and doing other damage in the town. Disembarking, the command started in pursuit of the rebel raider, marching to Suverne, Tenn., finding no trace of the eneiny here, after resting we marched back to Murfreesboro, Tenn., arriving there about daylight. After drawing three days rations and resting a few hours, the command at 11 o'clock a. m., started on the double quick to a small town four miles HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 79 north where our cavalry had struck the enemy, but upon our arrival found the enemy had retreated. The command immediately returned to Murfreesboro, where it embarked on a train and proceeded by way of Stevenson and Decatur, Ala., to Pulaski, Tenn., where we found the rebel Wheeler had again crossed the railroad ahead of us. The command immediately started back by rail to a point twenty-five miles, where it disembarked and marching a few miles in the country encountered the rebel General Wheeler's com mand, and a lively skirmish took place. Our forces suc ceeded in driving them to and across the Tennessee River at Muscle Shoals near Florence, Ala., and burnt the bridge. The command returned to the train and proceeded by rail to Chattanooga, Tenn., where Lieutenant Barnum and his detail rejoined the regiment ; and also Drum Major Cluett with two sacks of mail from Rome, Ga., the first mail re ceived by the regiment since leaving Rome. The 57th Illinois and 39th Iowa returned to Rome, Ga., and to their old camp, after a tiresome raid of " infantry after well mounted cavalry for three weeks." Aug. 6. First Lieutenant Jacob S. Sills, of Company C, resigns and thus we lose another brave officer. Aug. 15. Colonel M. M. Bane, the commander of the 3d Brigade having resigned on account of poor health. Colonel Richard Rowett, of the 7th Illinois assumed com mand. In the re-organization of the army at the conclusion .of the seige of Atlanta, Georgia, the 16th Army Corps was consolidated with the 15th under the latter designation. The Second Division of the 16th Corps was merged into the Fourth Division of the 15th Corps, under the command 80 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. of Gen. John A. Logan. The 57th then being in the 3rd Brigade, 4th Division 15th Army Corps. September 29th Brigadier-General John M. Corse reached Rome, Ga., with the balance of the division and assumed command of the Post. Captain Josiah Robbins of Princeton, UL, Company H, resigns, and thus we lose another fine officer. On October 3rd it was known to General Sherman that Hood who commanded the Confederate forces, was on the north side of the Chattahoochee River moving northward. Never before in American history had there been such a succession of startling events. The bridge spanning the Oostenaula River at Resaca had been washed away; For rest had severed communications between Chattanooga and Nashville, and a large body of rebel cavalry held Big- Shanty and threatened Marrietta, such was the situation when the sun rose on the morning of October 3d. It was apparent to General Sherman that General Hood would throw a considerable force against the garrison of Allatoona Pass, where were stored over two million rations. Sher man knew if these were taken his men would suffer. A commander with less resources would have contemplated the situation with horror, but not so with the hero of Kenesaw and Atlanta. Signaling from the summit of Kenesaw, thirty miles across the country, to General Corse at Rome, he directed him to take all his available force and proceed to Allatoona Pass, and hold it against all oppo sition until he was reinforced. In compliance with these orders, the 57th Illinois with the balance of the brigade was ordered to Allatoona by rail. Upon reaching ths depot it was found that only two companys, A and B could HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 81 find transportation and they left under command of Major Eric Forse. The brigade, with the 12th Illinois, number ing 1,500 men in all, arrived at Allatoona after dark, and found that a division under the rebel General French had made their appearance before that town. General Corse immediately assumed command, and formed his battle lines for the morrow and the men lay down to obtain some sleep if they could, but it is the night before a battle that a soldier cannot sleep. The sun is now rising above the eastern hills. A demand for General Corse to surrender is now made by General French. He says : " I have Allatoona surrounded by a superior force, and to stay the useless effusion of blood I demand your surrender." General Corse replies " I am ready for the useless effusion of blood. If you want me, come and take me." Firing commenced on the skirmish line, and the rebel batteries open with grape and cannister and slowly our forces are pushed back to the fort. The guns at the fort aire doing good work, but our forces are too small to hold a line of battle outside the fort. The 7th Illinois and 37th Iowa are now standing shoulder to shoulder in the outer works. Major Forse with his two companies are doing good work, the battle now rages. The 7th Illinois with their sixteen shooters are doing noble work. A retreat is now ordered and the 39th Iowa with the 7th and 12 Illinois and two companies of the 57th Illinois fall back into the fort west of the rail road, and the 50th Illinois, Colonel Hanna commanding, with the 93d Illinois, Colonel Tourtellotte commanding fall back to the fort on the east side of the railroad. General Corse takes his position in the fort with Colonel Rowett's Brigade, where seems to be the main drift of battle. Charge after charge the enemy is making, only to be driven b ack in confusion. It is now past noon and still the little 82 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. band holds the fort. On they come again with that fiend ish yell through the ravine they charge. The 39th Iowa is now fighting hand to hand, now the 7th Illinois is having a desperate struggle, and now the 57th Illinois is called upon to do their duty and nobly they respond to the call. Major Forse is cheering the men. Captains Conkey and Vansteinburg assisted by Lieutenants Barnum and Barr are now in the work helping the men to load and fire. General Corse is now wounded, he has been fighting man fully. Colonel Rowett assumes command, and the 50th Illinois, Colonel Hanna commanding, is seen cutting their way to our fort. Crossing the railroad near the depot he strikes the enemy attempting to burn the warehouse where the two million rations are stored, and in a gallant charge the Old Blind Half drives them back and rushes into our fort. Again the rebels charge upon the fort with that rebel yell of defiance, and again they are driven off by that noble band of 1,500. The hill trembles, the fort is wrapped in fiames and smoke, and amid all this carnage the flag was never suffered to go down. During the last three hours General Wm. T. Sherman had been an interested spectator from the heights of Kenesaw Mountain. And soon a dis patch is read in the fort : " Hold Allatoona and I will assist you. Signed, W. T. Sherman," and a loud cheer went up from that little Spartan band. The ammunition for the artillery in our fort is running low and a call is made for volunteers to cross the bridge to the west fort and bring ammunition across, and immediately twenty men are ready for the work. Three men are sent, one is Murphy, of Com pany A, 57th Illinois, the other two belonged to other commands and I have not the pleasure of their names to record. The rebel legion now formed for another charge, the artillery which has been silent for some time is manned HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. S;] and double-shotted with grape and canister, and the little tiand 111 the fort set up a yell of deflance. On the rebels come, sweeping like a terrible whirl wind up the hill to the fort, when in their very face the death messengers are hurled which is repeated several times. The 7th Illinois with their sixteen shooters are pouring a deadly fire ; the 50th and 57th Illinois, 39th Iowa with the gallant 93rd Illinois are dealing out death and destruction. Colonel Rowett is now wounded and Major Forse assumes com mand, and the fight goes bravely on. Captain Rattery is working manfully with the artillery. The awful work of death is drawing to a close, the rebels are flying from Allatoona, and the great battle is now over. The glorious stars and stripes float triumphantly over the forts of Allatoona. But when we look around at what a cost. General Corse wounded. Colonel Rowett commanding the brigade wounded, and the two companies of the 57th loses three killed and eighteen wounded. In this action the Union loss was about 700 men killed, wounded and missing; over one-third of the entire com mand. General Corse reports that he buried 231 of the enemy's dead, and cajitured 411 iirisoners, one of whom was Brigadier General Young, who estimated the Confederate loss at 2,000. In no instance during the war was the value of the Signal Corps more fully illustrated than in this affair of Allatoona. When (leneral Sherman signaled General Corse thirty miles across the country to take all his avail able forces and proceed to Allatoona Pass and hold it until he was reinforced, the telegraph lines had been cut, and in no other way could General Sherman have saved the gar rison and the two million rations for his army. 84 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Headquaetbbs, Militaey Division of the Mississippi, In the field, Kenesaw Mt., Oct. 7th, 1864. Special Field Orders, ) ISTo. 86. ) The General Commanding avails him self of the opportunity in the handsome defense made of "Allatoona " to illustrate the most important principal in War, that fortified posts should be defended to the last regardless of the relative numbers of the party attacking and attacked. Allatoona was garrisoned by three (.3) Regiments commanded by Colonel Tourtellotte, and rainforced by a detachment from a division at Rome under command of Brigadier General J. M. Corse on the morning of the 5th and a few hours afterwards was attacked by French's Division of Stewart's Corps ; two (3) other Divisions being near at hand, and in support. General French demanded a surrender, in a letter to " avoid an useless effusion of blood," and gave but five minutes for answer. General Corse's answer was emphatic and strong, that he and his command were ready for the '^useless effusion of blood " as soon as it was agreeable to General French. This answer was followed by an attack which was prolonged for five (5) hours, resulting , in the complete repulse of the enemy, who left his dead on the ground amounting to more than two hundred (300) and four hundred (-fOO) prisoners, well and wounded. " The effusion of blood" was not "useless " as the position at Allatoona was and is very important to our present and future operations. The thanks of this army are due, and are hereby accorded to General Corse, Colonel Tourtellotte, officers and men for their de termined and gallant defense of Allatoona, and it is made an example to illustrate the importance of prepairing in time and meeting the danger when present, boldly, manfully and well. This army though unseen to the garrison was co-operating by moving toward the road by which the enemy could alone escape, but unfortunately were delayed by the rain and mud, but this fact hasten ed the retreat of the enemy. Commanders and Garrisons of the Posts along our railroad are hereby instructed that they must hold their posts to the last minute, sure that the time gained is valuable and necessary to their Comrades at the Front. By order of M.\.iou General W. T. Sherman, L. M. Dayton, Aide-de-Camp, history op fifty-seventh illinois. 85 Headquarters Dep't. and Army oe the Tennessee, Near Kenesaw Mt., Oct. 9th, 1S(.;4. General Field Orders, No. 18. Whilst uniting in the high commenda tion awarded by the General-in-Chief, the Army of the Tennessee would tender througii me its most hearty appreciation ard thanks to Brigadier General J. M. Corse for his promptitude, energy and emi nent success in the defense of Allatoona Pass, against a force so largely superior to his own; and our warmest congratulations are extended to him ; to Colonel Tourtellotte, and the rest of our comrades in arms who fought at Allatoona, for the glorious manner in which they vetoed "the useless effusion of blood." 0. 0. Howard, Major General. The balance of the 57th Illinois under the command of Lieut.-Colonel Hurlbut arrived about 7 o'clock in the evening, they having been detained by a railroad accident between Kingston and Rome. Lieut.-Colonel Hurlbui immediately assumed command of the 3d Brigade, he being the ranking officer, and Major Forse the command of the regiment. A large house on the east side of the railroad was converted into a hospital and the wounded cared for. After burying the dead and placing the wounded on the cars, — sending them to Rome, — the 3d Brigade, on October 7th, marched to Cartersville and from there to Kingston, where Company F and a detachment of Company H, under the command of Captain Battey are left in charge of two hundred prisoners, captured at Allatoona, with orders to proceed to Chattanooga, Tenn. The balance, of the regiment With the brigade proceed to Rome, arriving there on October 9th and going to our old camp. 86 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Quartermaster Nathan Linton, of Arlington, 111., re signed Oct. 5th and went north. Quartermaster Sergeant John Hartford was appointed assistant quartermaster. Oct. 13. This morning we learn that there is a rebel force in the vicinity of Rome, and we are soon in line with the 3d Brigade and march out six miles on the Cave Spring road, when our advance meets the enemy and our skirmish line opens the flght. The enemy has artillery, and a run ning fight is kept up with them which is supposed to be a brigade from Hood's army on a reconnoitre. The fight is kept up all day. In the evening we returned to Rome. The regiment's loss was seven killed and wounded. Oct. 16. Our gallant Major Eric Forse and Captain Vansteinburg, of Company B, resign and go north. We do not like to lose these excellent officers, who were always in the front when duty called but, they go with the best wishes of their comrades. The command of the regi ment was turned over to Captain F. A. Battey. We will now follow i:he fortunes of Captain Battey with the two hundred prisoners. Proceeding to Chatta nooga, he turned them over to the proper authorities, and on his return tendered the services of his command to Colonel Johnson, the commander at Dalton, to assist in its defense against an attack from the rebel General Cheat ham's Division of Hood's army. The whole garrison with Captain Battey's command was taken prisoner. They were paroled the next day and returned to Chattanooga, and after a few days returned to Rome, Ga., by order of General Sherman. Charles E. Passenger, First Sergeant of Company E, and acting Lieutenant, while cleaning his revolver acci- HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 87 dently shot himself in the right leg and he was taken to the hospital. Oct. 29. Captain David B. Kenyon, of Company E, re signs on account of ill health and we are again called upon to lose one of our most noble officers, and at whose com mand, Company E, was always proud to march. First Lieutenant Edward Martin, of Company E, also resigns and goes north and thus we lose a.nother officer. Oct. 30. John Garvin, Hospital Steward, died and Joseph W. Stetson was appointed Hospital Steward November 1st. Nov. 6. Second Lieutenant Andrew Anderson, of Company F, resigned, and thus we are again called upon to lose another good officer. We now find the army commanded by General Sher man, in the vicinity of Rome and Kingston. Hood is far to the north and one of General Sherman's trusted Lieu tenants has been delegated to look after him and we have no doubt as to General Thomas and his ability to do so. Nov. 9. We receive marching orders. The sick have all been sent away from Rome and it looks as if we were going to evacuate the town. Nov. 10. Rome is now burn ing and the beautiful town that has been our home for some months will soon be in ashes. Such is the fate of cruel war. We left Rome to-day and after marching six miles, go into camp for the night. CHAPTER Vni. The Army on the Move — Kenesaw Mountain — Our Last Mail.^ Promotions — Death of Charles E. Passenger — Four Different Routes — The Eneiny on all Sides — Toward the Sea — In the Middle of Georgia — Destroying Railroads — A Skirmish — Twelve Miles from Savannah, Ga. — On the Little Ogeechee — Enemy Disputing Our Advance — Slocum's Guns on the Left — Fort . McAllister Falls — Communication Opened — First Mail Since Leaving Rome — At Savannah — On the Banks of the Savannah River — Promotions — Company C, and Officers Mus tered Out — A New Companv Formed — A Generous People — Marching Orders — To Sister Ferry — In the Swamps — Meet the Enemy — Edisto River — At Columbia, S. C. — Cruel Fate of War — Camden — A Terrible Explosion — Crossing the Pedce River — Hampton's Cavalry — Slight Skirmish — Bentonville — The Enemy on the Run — Uncle ''Billy Sherman" too much for Them — At Goldsboro, N. C. — Reviewed by Sherman and Logan — Resignations — Promotions. Nov. 11. The army seems to be all on the move to day. We moved early, passing General Sherman's Head quarters at Kingston, Ga., and continuing the march, we pass through the towns of Cass, Rogers and Carterville, and go into camp on the battle ground of Allatoona Pass. We cannot help but cast a silent tear, for those noble ones who gave up their lives that the Union might be saved. Continuing the inarch, we pass through Ackworth and*Big Shanty past Kenesaw Mountain. That place is associated in history with deeds of valor, where the battle flags of General Logan never went down, and on through Marietta LIEUT. THOMAS LAVERV. atOSC LITHOGRAPHINQ AND PRINTING CO.. CHIOASO HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 89 which is now slumbering in ruins, and crossing the Chat tahoochee River, we go into camp on the evening of Nov. 14th, nine miles from Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 15. This morning we continue the march towards Atlanta, reaching that place about noon and marching through the town and a few miles beyond go into camp for the night. Here we receive our last mail, all communications being cut off with the north and the railroad destroyed. The following promotions occurred and commissions received : First Lieutenant Frederick Busse to Captain of Company G, Second Lieutenant Edward Haggard to First Lieutenant of Company I, Sergeant Olof Anderson to Second Lieutenant of Company D. The news of the death of Charles E. Passenger, acting Second Lieutenant of Com pany E, was also received, and thus by accident we lose a noble companion, one of whom we felt proud. Nov. 16. This morning the army moves by four dif ferent roads, the 15th and 17th Army Corps comprising the right wing, under command of Major General Howard. The 14th and 20th Corps comprising the left wing, under command of Major General Slocum. All eyes are turned towards General Sherman as he sits on his restless steed, directing the movements of this grand army, which, if successful will add new chapters to the arts of war. Will he plant his banner upon the ocean strand ? His counte nance says "I will, with these sixty thousand warriors." To-night we camp on the banks of Cotton River, the men feeling good. Nov. 17. This morning we started off early, our brig- 90 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. ade ill the advance and passing through McDonald went into camp four miles from Jackson. We are living high — sweet potatoes and fresh meat are plentiful. Nov. 18. We remained in camp until 5 o'clock p. m., when we marched eight miles and camped for the night. The 17th Corps is now in the lead. Nov. 19. We moved early this morning. We are now far in the southern land with the enemy on every side, we reach the Ocmulgee River where we go into camp. There are two pontoon bridges across the river here and the Infantry and Cavalry and teams are crossing as fast as possible. Nov. 20. Before daylight we crossed the Ocmulgee River, and acting as rear guard, we marched very slow; the roads are terribly cut up and it is now raining, which will make them no better. We went into camp at Monticello. Nov. 21. We moved early. The roads are in a terri ble condition, and the mule teams are sticking in the mud in consequence. The regiment is now on half rations but foraging is good. We went into camp after dark. It is cold, wet and disagreeable. Nov. 22. The weather is cold and the roads muddy, and progress is slow in consequence. We went into camp near Clinton. Nov. 23. The troops succeeded in getting our long- eared friends out of the mud and moved along all day, go ing into camp five miles from Gordon. Nov. 24. We moved along slow to-day, passed through Gordon about noon. The work of destruction is now go- HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 91 ing on, destroying the railroad — fire and smoke can be seen in every direction. Nov. 25. We moved early, passing through Irwiiis- ville about noon. This was once a beautiful town but now lies in ashes. We marched all the afternoon and went into camp in the evening tired and hungry. Nov. 26. To-day we moved early, passing through the Oconee Swamps and crossed the pontoon bridge across the Oconee River, We marched about ten miles and went into camp. The boys are tired but they are forming jay- hawking parties and some poor reb will suffer to-night. Nov. 27. This morning we moved three miles to the Macon & Savannah Railroad and taking up the destruction, where the 17th Corps left off, destroyed six miles of track and went into camp for the night. Nov. 28. We started early, marching all day ; we are now in the heart of the Georgia pineries. Forage is scarce. Nov. 29. We still continue to march and go into camp after dark. Nov. 30. We still march. The country is wrapped in flame and smoke. The march is kept up day after day with nothing to relieve the monotony of it until Decem ber 10th, 1864, when our advance is disputed by the enemy, at the Little Ogeechee River, about twelve miles from Savannah, Ga. The bridge crossing the river has been burned and a fort built to dispute our further pro gress. There is also an extensive rice swamp in the front of us. Our artillery is in position firing on the fort which is kept up until dark. 92 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Dec. 11. Still in camp in front of the Little Ogeechee River, the enemy has been firing from their fort this after noon with very little damage to our forces. We cannot get to them on account of the water in the rice swamp. Dec. 12. Still in camp and it seems that the army has come to a stand still. To-night we hear Slocums' guns echoing a death knell to arch treason. Dec. 13. General Slocum's guns have been heard all day to our right, and soon we are told that Fort McAllister has fallen, and that General Hazen's Division took it at the point of the bayonet, capturing the garrison with all their military stores. We are still in camp from day to day. Dec. 17. The regiment received its first mail since severing our communications with the north, at Atlanta, and we are glad to hear from our dear ones at home. Dec. 18. To-day we received rations from the fieet. For the past week we have been living on corn and rice, — the rice being obtained from the shocks in the swamps and hulled out by the soldiers, — everything for fifty miles around has been foraged. The army is still investing Savannah. We are still in camp on the Little Ogeechee River. Dec. 21. The rebels having evacuated Savannah, a pontoon bridge is placed across the Little Ogeechee River, and the 57th with the brigade, marched into Savannah. On our way we passed pieces of artillery and wagons of every description, abandoned by the enemy in their flight, and also some of the strongest fortifications I have ever HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 93 seen in the south. Marching through the town, we went into camp on the banks of the Savannah River, about one mile from the town. Our work in this campaign is done, and thus we see treason and rebellion dying. The tramp of armies, the destruction of railroads and the burning of cities has ruined Georgia ; such destruction and desolation never before followed in the Avake of armies. Sherman has made a record as the boldest and most fearless leader of the nineteenth century. From now on we remain camped on the banks of the Savannah River. The following promotions and commissions have been received : Captain F. A. Battey to Major; Com. Sergt. John Hartford to Quartermaster; First Lieutenant Geo. N. Barr to Captain of Company B; Sergeant Geo. B. Shurtz to First Lieutenant of Company B; Sergeant Chas. E. Passen ger to Captain of Company E; Second Lieutenant William Gale to Captain of Company H; Sergeant Alex B. Hanna to Second Lieutenant of Company H. Dec. 26. Company C, Captain Wm. S. Swan, com manding, not having veteranized and their term of three years having expired, they were mustered out of the ser vice, with the following officers of the regiment : Nelson Flansburg, Adjutant, Second Lieutenant William Way- man, Company E, Captain Harlan Page, Company K, and First Lieutenant William Starling, Company K. We re gret to see these officers and men leave the regiment, for we remember in dark days they stood by us ; that when the fiag trembled and brave men were dying, they were never found wanting ; they have now finished their term of service, some bear upon their persons honorable scars. Farwell gallant officers and noble men. They went north by steamer by way of New York. 94' HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Dec. 30. Sergt.-Major John E. Youngburg was ap pointed acting Adjutant. Edward K. Cobb, of Company B, was appointed Sergt.-Major. Joseph S. Beaty was ap pointed Commissary Sergeant and Gus Abele promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant and acting Lieutenant in the new Company C. Jan. 4. First Lieutenant John H. Weirick, of Com pany H, resigned. Jan 7, 1865. The regiment received one hundred and thirty-seven recruits and drafted men, sent to them by the Governor of Illinois. Out of these a new Company C, was formed with First Lieutenant Eli Barnum, of Com pany A, acting Captain and Gus Abele, Commissary Ser geant of the regiment, acting First Lieutenant. They per formed all the duties of a company of the regiment, until reaching Goldsboro, N. C, when it was disbanded by order of the Secretary of War. The men were distributed among the other nine companies. Lieutenant Barnum reporting to his company, and Gus Abele resuming the position of Commissary Sergeant of the regiment. Savannah, Ga., is an old ancient city. There are many things and places well worth seeing. One is the monument reared by a generous people to that noble Pole, Count Pulaski, who fought, bled and died in America's first revolution, besides many gorgeous buildings. Jan. 25. We received marching orders with three days rations and to be ready to move to-morrow. Jan. 2(). We left camp about 10 o'clock a. in., after burning our quarters and destroying everything around HISTORY OF E'IFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 95 camp, and taking the main road to Savannah, came to a halt on the edge of the town, where we remained all day, marching back to our old camp ground in the evening. Jan. 27. We again leave camp with the balance of the brigade and the division, marching up the Savannah River to Sisters Ferry, where we go into camp. Here we flnd General Slocum's Corps struggling with the swamps. We remain here until Feb. 5th, when we again take up the line of march, but only for a short distance. March ing is terrible and we go into camp about three miles from the river. We are now in Scnith Carolina. 1 doubt if ever an army encountered so many difficulties as did Gen eral Slocum's and General Corse's Divisions. For three miles they had to build a solid road through the Savannah swamps. Feb. 6. We moved early this morning. Our division is upon a lone road. We only succeeded in making eight miles and went into camp. Feb. 7. We are on the march. Crossing Black Water swamps we went into camp at Hickory Hill, having made the distance of twelve miles. Feb. S. We crossed Whipple swamp about noon and went into camp. Feb. 9. Still in the swamps of South Carolina. To-day we crossed the Salketchie swamps and went into camp. Feb. 10. We moved early this morning. The roads are in a horrible condition. We soon come to Beauford's bridge in the great Salketchie swamps and find it flooded and the water one mile wide with the bridge in the mid- 96 HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. die. Things indeed looked frightful but General Corse gave the command forward and the 4th Division never faltered, but through it they waded, the water winter cold, ranging from waist to neck deep, all passed through safely. After gaining a footing on the other side, we had scarcely time to put on our clothing, when we formed in a line of battle to drive the eneiny from our front. Remaining here until our train was all across, we moved forward and joined our Corps at Midway, on the South Carolina Rail road. Feb. 14. We are on the march towards Orangeburg ; we crossed the south forks of the Edisto River at Halmond bridge and moved to Poplar Springs to the support of the 17th Corps. Feb. 15. From Poplar .Springs we crossed the north Edisto River at Skillings' bridge and found the enemy in strong position on the Congaree River, in front of Colum bia, S. C. After a slight skirmish and some artillery fire we went into camp. Feb. 16. This morning there is some skirmishing and our artillery is in position shelling the town ; everything is in commotion. The 4th Division moves to the left and in the afternoon crosses a pontoon bridge over Broad River, three miles above Columbia. The town has been evacuated, and the 4th Division marched through it and went into camp two miles south of the town. It is now night, a stiff breeze is blowing and Columbia is burning. The beautiful architecture is crumbling ; her georgeous buildings are falling in ashes ; the heavens seem all ablaze and still the work of destruction goes on ; such isthe cruel .^,.. -^ ««; A. SWANSON. in y. ¦*••« HIRAM LEWIS, CO. B. OLOF MATHEWS, sKUi;T. (;ec. 26,1801 Wm. F. Conkey iMendota .Tune 7,186^. IDec 22,1802 Eli Barnum 'Mendota Nov. 21, 1863 Mar.l, 1S64. Second LieiifenmiU. Wm. F. Conkey. Mendota 'Dec. 26, 1861 Dec. 2fi, 1861 Eli Barnum..... .iMendotai [June 7, 1-62. Dec. n, 1862 Geo. F. Patterson IMendota IJuly 8, 1865, Not muster'd Promoted by President Miistered out July 7, 1865 _. Deserted June 7, 1862 Promoted Mustered out July 7, 1865 Promoted Promoted Mustered out (as Sergt.) July 7, '65. ENLISTED MEN OF COMPANY A. NAMK AND RANK. RESIDENCK. Date of enlistment Date of muster Eemarks. First Sergeant. Eli Baruum Sergeants. jQdeH.ShurtUff. -..'.-. - ^Alendota Mendota Chicago Mendota (( Mendota Chicago Mendota (( Chicago Mendota. Chicago .. Monmouth.... 1801 Oct. 9 Oct. 9 Oct. 12 Oct. 12 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 20 Nov, 1 Nov. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 12 Nov. 1, Oct. 12 Oct. 30 Nov. 11 Oct. 19 Oct. 19 Oct. 19 Oct. 19 Nov. 9 Nov. 12 Nov 22 Deo. 13 Oct. 19 Nov. 3 Nov. 12 Sci.t. 21 .._. Sept. 24 Dec. 10 Nov. 21 Dec. M 1861. Dec. 26 Dec. 26 Promoted to 2d Lieutenant. .lohn D. McCormick Frederick S. Lee Thomaa Teri^ Dec. 26 Dec. 20 Dec. 26 Mustered out Dec. 26, '04, as Private Discharged Sept. 0,1862; disability. Co}-porals. Flaviua J. Barclay Michael McNitt Dec. 20.... Dec. 26 Dec. 20 Dec. 26 Dec. 20 Discharged May 23, 1862;. disability. Samuel Hough Killed at Shiloh, April 3, 1862 Ite-enlisted, as Veteran l>aul Euglehardt Wm. W. Barren Oley D. Oleson... De.'. 20 John N. Preutis. Dec. 26 Dec. 26 Ite-enliated, as ^'eterau Mitsici'in. Dec. 26 Dec. 20 Dec. 26 Doc 26 Dec. 26 Dec. 20 Deserted Feb. 3, 1863.. Be-enlisted, as Veteran Privates. .\ble, Augustus Bowers, John Batemau, Bichard " " Mustered out Dec. 26, 1804 Billings, Chas. W Bay, Christian Dec. 20 Dec. 20 Dec. 26 Dec. 26 Oec. 26 Dec. 26 Dec. 26 Hoc. 26 Dec. 26 Be-enlisted, as Vetei'an Baach, John Bastian, Michael .. '. Boholar, Phillip _ Cooley, Dennis Crowley, .Tames Mustered out Deo. !J6, '64. . ! " " Discharged Oct. 20, 62; disability. Killed at Allatoona, Ga Oct. 5, '64. . Died at Cincinnati, 0. May 31, '62 Discharged July 20, '62; disability Discharged Aug. 25, 62; 'wounds Be-enlisted, as Veteran. Cooper, Marquis . . . j Cluett, John 0. Curtler, Frank W Curren, Jacob Canfield, Byron W Day, Eiissell G.... Deo. 26 Deo. 26 Dec. 26 Discharged" Sept. 2, '62; disabifity Discharged April 18, '62; disability . .'¦ April 25, '02; disability. ROSTER OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 11;- NAME ANO BANK. Dutchel, Thomas Dean, Andrew J.. Demott, Patrick Duell, William.. Downing, Walter J Dowdell, Thomas Eagen, Patrick Kggers, John Engleskircher, Hem-y.. Forties, Edwiu Gray, William T HarUmau, George Higsiu?, Acepbus Hughes, Arthur. Hall, Joseph Hartriugton, Jacob Hai-tuey, Jeremiah W . . Kiugsley, Edward A Kiusler, John.. Kiaff, Michnel Kelley, Martin Keen, Joseph Knight", James Luukenhelmer, John Littlcfield, Noah , Lafavoi', James Meath, John bloody, Clayton Molln, John H Holler, Phillip IManu, Michael McGuire, Patrick UlcGinnie, Johu JlcClure, William H .... Naughton, .lobu Owens, Charles P Patterson, George Pontius, Phillip... Bidmire, Joseph Biley, Patrick .. Smith, John .' t'chniidt, John Schmidt, John A Summei s, Wm. O Schneider, Conrad Schmidt, Michael Suflelt, Killian.. Umgetleri Gustavus Wray, John Wray, Samuel Wyley, Lorenzo D Wheeler, George h Whitmore, Edward Wicker, Augustus Wioeheimer, Henry Chicago . Mendota. Abele, Augustus ... Bay, Christian Batemao, Bichard 1. Bowers, John Cluett, John C Dandle, Thomas Duell, William,.... Englehardt, Paul Forbes, Edwin A Freeport Hirt, George Burlington, RESIDENCE. Mendota... Chicago ... Mendota. . . Galeshnrg . Mendota... Freeport. Chicago . Mendota. Chicago , Mendota . Adrian, Mich Mendota Mendota. Chicago . Mendota. Freeport.Chicago .. Mendota. Mcnmouth.Chicago . . . Date of enlistment Bridgeport, M. Chicago Mi-ndota. hicago . Chicago ... Galesburg . Mendota. . . Nov. 3, 1861 Nov. 3 Nov. 14 Nov. -20 Dec. 5 Dec. 13.... Oct 19 Nov. 12.... Nov. 14 Dec. 10 Oct.l Nov 12_... Nov. 6 Nov. 27 Nov. 12 Dec. 13 Dec 13 Sept. 24 Oct 19 Nov.,3U Dec 6... ., Oct 30 Dec. o Oct. 19 . .. Nov. 10 Oct. 26 Ott.27 Oct. 30 Nov. 12 Nov. 12 Nov. 12..... 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Be-en I isted, as Veteran Sent to Benton Barracks, Aug. 12,'6S Mustered out Dec. 20, 1864 Be-enlisted, as Veteran . See Q. M. Sergeant..... Discharged June 3u, 1862 ; disability Mustered out Dec. 20, 1864 Deserted April 5, 1862. Deserted Feb. 9, 1862 Deserted Aug. 3,1862 Vi ustered out Dec. 26, 1864 Be-enlisted, aa Veteran Deserted Dec. 9, 1 862 Discharged Dec. 26, 1862; disability. Mustered out Dec 26. "64, as Corp'l. Deserted June 25, 1862 Mustered out Dec 26. 1861, as Corp'l Re-enlisted, as Veteran Deserted Nov 1,1802 Died at home, Dec. 7, '6:i ; wounds. . Be-enli^ted,' as Veteran Died at Savannah, Tenn. May 3u, 62 Be-enlisted, as Veteran Deserted Jan. 10,1862 Discharged Oct. 19, 1802; disability. lle-eu listed, as Veteran Mustered out Jan. 26, 1865 Re-enlisted, as Veteran Died at Monterey, Tenn., May 6, '62 Be-enlisted. as Veteran Deserted Nov. 29, 1862 Be-enlisted, as Veterau . . . Discharged Dec. 20, 1862. Desei ted Jan. 18, 1862 Discharged Sept. 6, 1802 . . Jan. 17- 17 17 17 Died at Shiloh, April 12. 1862 . Discharged June 6, 1862 Discharged July 9, 1862 Be-enlisted, as Veteran Killed at Clifton, Tenn , Mar. 11, '02 Mustered out Dec. 20, 1864 Promoted Conimissiiry Sergeant - Mustered out .Tuly 7, 1866 on furlough as Serg't on furlough 114 ROSTER OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Name and Bank. Besidence. Date of enlistment Date of muster. Bemarks. King, Michael Lafavor, James — Molln, John H-... Mann, Michael .-. Mitchell, John C- . Naughton, John.-- Prentice, .TohnN-- Patterson, George . Biley, Patrick Bodemirg, Joseph Summers, William G Schneider or Smith. Jno. Smith, John "Wheeler, George H Whitmore, -Edward Recruits. Boulman, Henry Breslen, Joseph.'. Boyer, Henry J. Bowen, William W Boll, James Branch, Cbarh s H Crimps, Milo N _ Giluiore, Horace S Holliday, Philander N.. Hamilton, Cnarles £ Hovey, Edgar Hirt, George Irwin, Alexander Leclere, Fourier MitcheB, John C Muiphy, Frank Moore, Hiram Minnzia, Thomas A MalloD, Henry Moody, Edgar Malone, Henry 'Mallon, William H Peart, Charles Patrick, Hyleard F Byan, John Rogers, John Bussell, James Stinehouse, Frederick.. Sauger, Wiliam H Sweep, Adolph Bundles, John Taylor, John Wallace, Edward Winebour, Phillip Ward, Thomas Worman , Thomas J Drafted ami Svhbtitute Secniits. Adams, Israel Bucher, David Braty, John G Bouriangenrionier, Alf . . Brestler, Wasbingtoa L. Davis, Robert.. Baton, John Golbert. John Head, Alfred W Head, Lucian H Mendota. . Chicago -. Mendota- . Chicago - Freeport-Mendota-, Chicago . Cicero Lockport -- Princeton -- Mendota..- Galesburg - Mendota- - . Chicago -- Princeton - Mendota. . Sonora ... Princeton . New Erin- Chicago -- Serena --- Princeton. Mendota. . Mendota. Maiden Proviso ._ Chicago .. Princeton. Mendota.. Princeton.Freeport. . Harlem Dec 27, Dee. 27. Dec 27,-, Dec 27,.. Mar. 18, Dec. 27, Dec 27,.. Dec 27,.. Dec. 27,.- Dec. 27,-. Dec. 27,-. Dec. 27,- - Dec 27,-. Dec. 27,-. Deo. 27,-. Jan. 17 , Jan. 17, . Jan- 17, - Jan 17,.- July 29, . Jan. 17,-. Jan. 17,.- Jau. 17,.- '04 Jan. 17,- Jan. 17,- Jan. 17,- Jan 17,- Jan. 17,. Jan. 17,- Jan. 17,. Feb. 26, ,04. Apr. 14, '65- Mar. 10, '62- Feb 29, '64. April 14, '66. Feb. 3, '64-- Feb. 6, '64.. Feb. 26. '64. Feb. 29, '64. Feb, 29, Mar. 20,...-- Feb. 15, '64- Mar. 3, '65.. Mar. 13, '62. Mar. 6, '64.. June 18, '64- Dec21, '63. Sept. 1, '62-- Mar. 1, Mar 10, ..-- Feb. 16, '64. Feb. 3, Aug. 18, '63. Aug. 19, Feb. 29 '64. ar. 4, '65-- '64.. Mar. 8, Oct. 21, Dec 21, '63. Sept. 1, '62.. Feb. 29, '64. Feb. 29, .... Dec 11, '63. Dec 11, Mar. 13, '62- Feb, 10, '04- Feb. 20, '04- Mar. 13, '02- Feb. 29, ,64- Mar. 20, Feb. 12, '62. Feb. 22, '64. Feb. 2, '64-- Mar. 10, '62- Feb. 29, '64. Feb. 29, '64- Dec 12, '6 - Nov. 16, .--- Nov. l6, ..-- Nov. 16, ..-- Dec. 8, Nov. 16,.-.. Nov. 16,.... Dec 14, Nov. 16,..-. Nov. 16,...- Dec. 12, '64- Nov. 16, Nov. 16,.... Nov. 16,.... Dec. 10, Nov. 16,.... Nov. 16,.... Dec 14, Nov. 16, Nov. 16, Mustered out, July 7, 1866 :. M 0. July 7, '65, as Corp 1. Furlo'h Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Corp'l Mustered out July 7, '65, as lot Sergt Com. 2d Lieut, but not mustered. Musteredo.t July 7, 1865 " " as Sergt- - as Corp'l.. as Serg't. - Discharged April 15, '65;diiability._ Mustered out July 7, 1866 . Discharged Oct. 20, 1S62... Died at Paduciih, Ky., April 22, '62. Discharged July 20, 1862; wounds.. Discharged July 16, 1862; wounds.. Mu tend out July 7, 1865 Discharged July, 20, 1862; disability Deserted April 8, 1862 Ke.enlisted, as Veteran... 1 Killed,Bome Cross Boads,May 16,'64 Mustered oat July 7, 1866 Be-enlisted, as Veteran Mustered out Ju ly 7, 1865 Died Dec. 15, 1864; wounds . Mustered out June 2, 1865.. Deserted Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Corp'l Mustered out July 7, 186S . Deserted Nov. 11, ls62 Mustered out July 7, '65, as Corpor'l Died Dec 26, 1864- - Mustered out Dec. 26, 1864 Died at Pittsburg, Tenn., May 6 '62 Died June 2, 1862 Mustered out June 3D, lb66 - _ . Mustered out July 7, 1865 Killed at Allat'oiia, Ga„ Oct 5, 64. Transferred to 31st 111. Inf -.. Mustered out July 7, 1866, as Corp'l Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1865 . Mustered out Ju'y 7, 1866 ."fub. Mustered out July 7, 1895 ! Mustered out July 7, 1865 -- ROSTER OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 115 Name and Bank. Besidence. Date of enlistment. Date of muster. Bemarks. Hemmey, Lutgia Heffieman, Solomon K . Ikard, David J Kress, Henry M McClelland, Thomas S-. Morgan, Wade H Martain, Johu Murray, William Monger, Joseph Mason, George Moore. James Morgan, James Murray, Edward Pagett, M ses.. Sogers, Will am T Smith, George Smith, Henry Setz or Zeitz, Loran — Swigeart. Phillip Taylor, Hiram M Taylor, Edward M Temple, .lohn Terrell, William Wisinger, John Weber, .John White, William Wall, Columbus.. "Vager, Charles Under Cooks of A. D. Berg, Cleve Nelson, John Nov. 16, '64. INov. Nov. 16, Nov. Nov. 16 INov. Dec. 9, 'Dec. Dec 3, Dec. Nov 25, INov. Deo. 7, Dec. Dec 8 Dec. Oct. 26, IOct. Nov. 29, INov Dec. 14, Dee. 8, Dec 8, Nov. 16, .... Nov. 16, DeoDecDec.Nov Nov Dec. 9, Dec lJec.7, Deo 12, Dec. 9 Nov. 16, .... Oct 10, Nov. 16, .... Nov. 16, Nov. 16,.-.- Dec. 12, Oct. 24, Dec. 14, Dec. 16, Gw iuuett CO. Q State of Ga Dec.Dec Dec. Nov. Dec,Nov. Nov. Nov,Dec.Oct.D c Dec .Tune 8, '64.. July 29, '64. Nov. 19, '64- Jin. 24, '65. 16, '64 16, -... 16,.... 9, 3, 26,... 7 8, 26,.... 29, ... 14, ... 12, ... 12,.... 16,.-- 16, ... 9 .... 10,.... 12,....10,.... 16, ... 10,- — 16, -.. 16, .-. 16,..., 13, ... 26,-... 14, ... 16, ... Mustered out July 7. 1865 . Sab. Mustered out July 7, 1865 . Mustered out July 13, 1865 Mustered out July 7, 1865 Deserted since assignment Sub. Deserted since assignment. Mustered out July 7, 1865 Mustered out July 10, 1866 Sub. Absent, without leave Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1866 . Mustered out July 7, 1865 Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1865 . Mustered out July 7, 1865 Mustered out July 7, 1865 . LINE OFFICERS COMPANY B. NAME AND RANK. Chpiains. Alfred H. Manzer . Linas Vansteinburg . . George N. Barr First Lieutenants. Nathan Linton George N. Barr. George B, Shurtz Second lAeutenants. John T. Larkin James N. Hoakins RESIDENCE. Maiden--. Maiden,. . Princeton . ArlingtonPrinceton. VVestiield Arlington Selby DATE OF RANK. Dec, 26, 1861 July 16, 1862 Oct. 16. 1864 Dec. 26, lfi61 Sept. 26, 1862 Oct. 16,1864 Dec. 26, 1861 July 8, 1865. DATE OF MUSTER. Dec. 26, 1861 Aug. 1, 1862 Dec. 17,1^64 Dec. 26, 1861 Sept. 26, 1862 Mar. 26, 1865 Dec. 26, 1861 Not muster'd Resigned July 14, 1862 Term expired October 16, 1864 Mustered out July 7, 1865 Transferred Quartermaster Promoted Mustered out July 7, 1865_ Mustered out March 26, 1865 Mustered out (as Sergt.) July 7, '65_ 116 ROSTER OP FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. ENLISTED MEN OF COMPANY B. Name and Bank. - Besidence. Date of enlistment. Date of muater. ¦ Bemarks. First Sergeant. George U. Shurtz Sergeants. Linas "Vansteinburg Westfleld Maiden Selby 1861. Oct. 8,. Oct. 1,: Sept. 18, .... Oct. 10,.... Sept. 23, Sept. 18,.... Sept. 16, Sept. 23,.... Sept. 23, .... Sept. 29 Sept. 17,.... Sept. 17,... Oct. 16, Oct. 1, Oct. J, Sept. 16,.... Sept. 23,.... Sept. 21,.... Sept. 16,.... Oct. 1 Sept. 23,..:. Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Sept. 20,.... Sept. 23, Sept. 16,.--- Sept. 20,---- Sept. 21,.... Sept. 17,.... Sept 23 Sept. 23, Oct. 10 Oct. 1, Sept. 21,.... Sept. 17 .... Sept. 17,.... Sept. 21, Oct. 1 Sept. 16,.... Oct. 1, Oct. 6, .. Oct. 1 Sept.'']6,....Sept. 18,..-- 1861 Deo. 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Be-enlisted, as "Veteran Promoted Captain Lamoille Ohio Discharged May 1, '62; disability.. Ck)rporals. Phillip Hartsell Selby Be-eulisted as Veteran John Cole ., Ohio.. Dover Lamoille Beilin Dover Maiden Maiden Princeton Maiden Ohio Discharged Aug. 20, '62 ; wounds. George Steveneon William Morgau Daniel Wolfe Harrison Wood Eber Shifflett Dec 26 Dec. 26^---- Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec. 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26....: Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Deo. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec, 26 Dec. 26 Accidentally killed, June 7, 1862... Died, Peoria, 111. Apr. 26,'62;wounds Ke enlisted as Veteran Died ot wounds received at Shiloh. . Be-enlisted as Veteran Pi ivates. Abbott, William G Discharged July 15, '62 ; disability. . Promoted Serg't then 1st Lieut Deseited Decl9, 1862 Eargus, George Cobb, Edward K _ _ Princeton Westfield Lamoille Selby . Chase, Elijah (C <( Cliue, William... George Chaney Be-enlisted as Veteran ' Discharged Aug. 23, 1862 ; wohnds.. Mustered out Deo. 27, 1864...; Discharged May 1, 1862 ; wounds. . . Be-enlibted as Veteran Chaney, James ti Lamoille Selby . Corl, Johu .- Westfleld .... Homer Princeton Ohio Cline, Pretjtley n K Dunton, Henry H_. tl .1 " (( Fitzgerald, Patrick Far ley, James Maiden Arlington Dover Westfleld .... HoUowayville.Arlington Dover Maiden....... Princeton Dover LHmoille Princeton Lamoille Arlington .«elby Mustered out Dec. 27, 1864 . Killed at Shiloh April 6, 1862 Gardner, Andrew Greener, Andrew Be-enlisted as Veteran '.' »4 (( Glazener, Harrison. Harford, John . Hovey, Edward F.. Halt, William N Hagmo, John Hannon, James. Hetberington, Benj. F .. Hildebrant, Abraham -.. Hoverstick, Daniel Heller, William Discharged Aug. 17, 1862 See Company H Died, Savannah, Tenn. April 10, '62 Muhtered out Dec. 27, 1864 Died Evansville, April 16, '62; w'da. Be-enlisted as Veteran Deserted March 20, 1862... - Discharged Sept. 30, 1862: disability Mustered out Dec. 27, 1864--. Henderson, John Jlalden U , (c Ohio Sept. 22,---- Oct. 14, Sept. 25,-... Sept. 25,.... Oct. 1, Sept. 18,.... Oct. 6, Oct. 10, Oct. 1, Sept. 18,.... Sept. 23,...- Sept. ill,.... Be-enlisted. as Veteran ..'.'..'. Killher, John Lamolle Maiden Ohio Dover Berlin Maldenli^Ii;' Selby Ohio Kenfield, Montgomery __ i' (( « (( Lamb, Harrison 11 .. ' Lewis, Hii-em --- " (t Lillie, Gustus... (1 u Louther, Thomas M Meverty, Leander Discharged Jan. 18, 1862; disability^ Be-enlisted, aa Veteran Mustered out Dec 27, 1864 ' . ! _ Myers, Levi Maiden Selby Martin, Peter A Be-enlisted, as Veterau ROSTER OP PIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 117 WAME AND KANK. RESIDENCE.^ Date of enlistment Date of muster Bemarks. McGinnis, John W Maiden. SeptSept.SeptSept Oct. Sept Oct. Sept SeptSeptSept Sept SeptSeptOct.SeptOct.Oct.SeptSeptOct.Oct.Sept Dec DecDec Dec. Dec. Dec.Dec.Dec.Dec.Dec.Dec.Dec.Deo.DecDec.Dec. Dec Dec. Dec Dec. Dec.Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.DecDec.Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.Deo. DecDecDec.Dec.Dec.DecDec. 16, '61 . 16,.... 16,.... 17,..-- 10, 23,.... 19 17,.... 17,....22,....22,...-23,— - 16,.... 21,.... 1, V-.::: 3f.^-::: 17, 16,--.. 1 L863 27 27 27 27 27 27,.... 27 27 27 27 27 Dec. 26, '61. Dec 26 Dec 26 Discharged Aug. 1, '62 ; disability. . Nellis Henry Arlington Ohio. Princeton Lamoille Ohio Oloverson, William U..-. Pelton, David Dec. 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Deo. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 28 Dec 26 Dec. 20 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 1864. Jan. 17 .... Jan. 17 Jan- 17, .... Jan. 17, ¦Ian. 17, Jan. 17, Jan. 17, Jan. 17, Jan. 17, Jan. 17, .Jan 17, Jan. 17, Jan. 17, Jan. 17, Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jau. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jau. 17 Jan. 17 .Ian. 17 Jau. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 .Tan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Be-enlisted as Veteran Discharged Aug. 11 1862 Roaa, A. B Stevenson. Erin G. Shifflett, Zebulon Smith, James Smith, William G Streeter, Theodore S*itzer, John G.. Stoner, George Princeton Maiden Lamoille Arlington Dover ... Monmouth Dover Berlinlli;;;;" Maiden Arlington Selby Mustered out Jan. 3, 1865 Died at Maiden, III,,. Nov.' 14, 1862. Be enlisted as Veteran Discharged Aug. 1, 1802; disability. Be-enlisted, as Veteran Deserted Nov. 13, IfOl... Ke-enlisted a^t Veteran Seger, Orlando P Sturdivaut. William- .. U (( Shucker, Julius... Deserted April 5, 1862 Be-enlisted as Veteran Veutiouer, George W Deseited Dec. 14, 1861 Weaver, Solomon Lamoille Hall Mustered out Dec. 27, 1864 Dischaived July ?.0, 1862 Wood Edsnn A Dover Maiden' Ohio Discharged Aug. 23, 1862 Whitile, Thniitaa . Wiley, David Died at Paducah, Ky., Mar. 18, '62. Discharged Aug. 10, '62 ; disibility. Veterans. Bachtel Eljah Mustered out July 7, 1865 Cobb Edward K Sheffield Arlington c'romoted Sergernt Major Chase, Elijah Selby (( (. Cline, Preatley Arlington Princeton Ohio Arlington Selby " " aa Corporal . Deserted June 18, 1865 Dunton, He try H Eldridge, Eicbard Gardner, Andrew Mustered out July 7, 1865 " ^ " as Corporal . " " as Oorpjral . Hoskins, James N Ohio Milwarke, Mo. Selby 27 27...... 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 Mustered out July 7, '66, as Is Serg't Com. 2d Lieut , but not mustered. Disc Dec. 18, '64; as Serct. disability Mustered one July 7, 1865; as Serg't Haitsell, Phillip Sergt. Absent, sick at M. 0. of Eegt Mustered out Jul/ 7, 1865 Kenfield, Montgomery . . Maiden Ohio (( 11 11 Killber, John .. -i... Princeton Kalamazoo, M. Absent, sick, at muster out of Beu'i. Lillie Justice Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Corp'l 11 11 Berlin Selby ** " as Corp'u-al . Maverty, Leinder.. " •' as Corporal . Arlingt'jn Celby t( It 1. 11 Oliverson, W. B Oh'o " " as Corporal . Lane Station.. Princeton Selby K .1 Bandolph, William Kejnolds. Boheit Studivant, William Shurtz, George B Streeter, Theodore P 11 11 Dover Arlington Dover. Beriin Ohio 11 11 11 It Promoted Serg't then 1st Lieut Mustered out July 7, 1865 '' •' as Sergeant. " "as Corporal . Stoner, George B ,. Seger, Orlando P.. Dover Arlington Dover It It Drowned Ostanola river, June 10,'64 Wolfe, Danitl Mustered out July 7, '65, as Serg't . 118 ROSTER OF PIPTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Name and Bank. Besidence. Date of enlistment Date of muster. Bemarks. Becruits. Burbanks, Henry B ... Bucklen, Charles M ... Cofierty, Daniel N Clark, Thomas Covell, Theodore ... .. Clark, John Galer, George H l Garvin, John HeiheringtoD, Henry.. Hoskins, Wesley James, John Lee, Thomas. Lynch, John K Largeut, Gabriel .. Lamb, >,'elson.. Marple, David Maul, Thomas, A Nichols, Asa B Ogan, Granville Osborn, Leroy Oliverson, Thomas B .. Ogan, John W , Pillabury, Danit 1 Pretz, William H Price, Benjamin Bodwell, John Beynolds, Bobert Boyal, Jarvis Bandolph, William Shifdett, William Seger, John H Stoner, David P Smith, Joseph K VanHorii, Ambrose — VauHorn. Joseph ... .. Wilson, Jacob.. Weekp, John W White, Michael Wirtz, Simon B Wilson, William H Drafted and Substitute Eecruits. Baker, Phillip Briugley, Benjamin Baniion, William C Baker, John W Haven, Grant T.. McGowan, Jt.hn Nance, Simon.. Oldsfleld, S. M Biggs, James Byan, Bichard Kyan, William. Eichardson, John Springer, Christopher. . . Snyder, Henry.. Scbmall, Carl Arlington State of Minn Chicago Jacksonville . Dover ¦. Princeton Chicago Selby. Under Cooke of A. D. Howard, Lot ; PuUen, Peter Maiden New York,N.Y Selby Chicago Dover Lamoille . Chicago .- Lancastir Chicago Selby---.Chicago . LeepeitowD-Lanca^ter. - - LHmoille -.. Selby Chicago Murry co. Ten Mt. Pleasant, T Feb. 9, '62 . Jan. 14, '62 Feb. 1, '64 . Feb. 3, '64 . Feb. 8, '64 . Feb, 2, '64 . May 22, '62 Feb. 6, '62. Feb. 1, '64 . Feb. 1, '64-. Feb. 1, '64 . Feb. 8, '64-, Feb. 2, '62 -. Feb. 1, '64 - Feb. 20, '64- Sept. 16, '61. Ftb 12, '62 . Feb. 20, '64 . Feb. 6, '64.. Feb. 26, '64 . Oct. 24, '61.. Aug. 21, '62 . Feb, 8, '64 .. Feb, 11, '64 . Feb. 28, '64 . Dec. 30, '61 . Dec 31 '61 . Jan. 13, '62 . Feb. 1 '64 .. Feb.l, '64 .. Feb. 8, '64.. Feb. 28, '64 . Feb. 1, '64.. Sept. 6, '64.. Feb. 2, '62.. Jan. 6, '6'.i .- Aug. 9, '62.. Feb. 2, '64-. Feb. 20, '64- . 1864. Dec 12,-. Nov. 17.. Dec. 15.. Dec 12.. Deo. 9... Sept. 20 . Nov. 14.. Dec. 14.. Dec. 14.. Dec. 12.. Dec 7.... Dec» 10.. Nov. 16.. Dec. 14.. Dec 13... 1864. Feb. 1, -- Feb. 1, -- Oct. 12- Mar. 8-. Mar. 8-. Mar. 8-. Mar. 8, ,64- Mar. 8 Mar. 8 Mar. 8 Mar. 8-. Mar. 8- Mar. 8. Mar. 8- . Oct. 12. Mar. 8- Mar. 8-. Mar. 8-. Mar. 8-- Feb. 26 - Mar.Mar,Mar.Mar, Mar. Sept Oct. Mar.Mar. 1864. Dec 12.. Nov. 17.. Dec 15,.. Dec 12,-- Dec 9, Sept. 20-- Nov. 1',-. Dec 14-- Dec 14-- Dec 14.. Dec. 7.... Deo- 10.. Nov. 16,-. Dec 14-- Dec. 14-- 1864. April 23. April 23., Trans, to Eegimental Band, Dec. '61 Killed Feb. 16,1862 Discharned Oct. 14, 1862... Mustered out July 7, 1865 Killed at Allatoona, Ga , Oct. 5, '64. Mustered out July 7, 1865 Promoted Hospital Steward Deserted March 20, ) 862 Mustered out July 7, 1865 Mustered out Jau. 2,1865 Mustered out May 29, 1865 Mustered out July 7, 1866 Transferred to Co. H Discharged July 12,1862 ; disability Mustered out July 7, 1865 11 11 Mustered out Dec 27, 1864. Mustered out June 2, 1865 Must eredoutJuly7,1865 II tl tl 11 Be-enlisted as Veteran _ Mustered out July 7, 1865 Mustered out June 2, 1865" Mustered out Jan. ^,1865 Killed at Shiloh April 6,186i Captured at Allatoona, Oct. 6, 1864. Mustered out July 7, 1865 Mustered out July 7, 1865 Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1865 . . . Deseited Birce assignment Sub. Mustered out Aug. 18, 1865.. Sub. Deserted since assignment 11 11 11 Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1866 . - - Sub. Deserted since assignment- -- Mustered out July 7, 1866 . ROSTER OP PIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 119 LINE OFFIOEES COMPANY C. NAME AND RANK. Captains. William S. Swan Fh-si Lieutenants. Robert B Morse _. .. Moses S. Lord. Jacobs. Sills..-. SecQ7td Lieutenants. Moses S- Lord Archibald B. McLane. Frederick Laycock... RESIDENCE, Chicago . DATE OF RANK. Dec. 30, 1861 Chicago Dec. 30, 1^61 " June 7, 1862 Freeport Sept. 26,1862 Chicago Dec. 30, 1861 Janeaville, Wis June 7, 1862 Chicago INov. 8, 1862 DATE OF MUSTER. Dec 30,1861 Dec. 30, 1861 Sept. * 7,'65 LINE OFFICERS COMPANY E. NAME AND BANK. DATE OF BANK. DATE OF MUSTER. Captams. Robert Adams Bradley D. Salter David Kenyon _ Charles E. Passenger . Albert Thompson First Lieutenants. Bradley D. Salter David Kenyon Edward Martin Albert Thompson John E. Delear Second Lieutenants. Albert L. Otis Edward Martin William Wayman Thomas Lavery ChicagoGalesbui Tuscola - Chicago (( (( Tuscola - Chicago Tuffcola.Chicago Dec. 26. '61- April 7, '62. March 13, '63 Oct. 29, '64.. April 20, '65. Dec. 26, '61. AprU 7, '62. March 13, '63 Dec. 25, '64 June 6, '65.. Dec 26, '61 , AprU7,»62.. March 13, '63 July 8, '66. Dec. 26, '61 May 17, '63. Not muster'd May 24, '65. Dec. 26, '61 . May 17, '63. March 27, '65 June 19, '65. Dec. 26, '61 April 7. '62 May 17, '63 Not muster'd Killed in battle of Shiloh Resigned February 28, 1863. _ Resigned October 29, 1864 _ Died Mustered out July 7, 1865 .. Promoted Promoted Term expired December 25, '64 Promoted Mustered out July 7,1865 Resigned April 1, 1862 Promoted 1 _.. Musteried out July 7, 1865 _ . _ .Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Serg't, ROSTER OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 125 ENLISTED MEN OF COMPANY E. Name and Bank. Besidence. Date of enlistment Date of muster. Bemarks. First Sergeant. David Kenyon Chicago . 1861 Sept. 24-- Sergeants. Edward Martin "William Wayman Joseph Charleaworth ' Charles E. Passenger - Corporals. Albert Thompson John H. Justen Boswell K. Miller- --- Jacob D. Fellhouse--- Thomss Lavery Bobert G. Thompson . Edward Carroll Daniel Davis Chicago . Galesburg , Tuscola McHenry.. Tuscola Chicago Sept. 24.-- Sept. 24 -- Sept. 24--- Sept 27--- Tuscola.-Ghicago . Nov. 22. Sept. 2*. Nov 27. Sept, 24. Sept. 24, Sept. 24- Oct. 15 . Oct. 23 . M^usicians. William W. Cluett . Chicago - Sept. 24- Prioates. Anderson, Andrew __- Bell, Anderson Boon, Frederick Bailey, Peter . Beatty, Joseph S Bonhan, Cyrus E, Bowen, Cyrus. [Chas. C- . Collins, John. Cochran, John Clouse, Heter Cook, Peter Gaboon, Albert Cox, Joseph Cullison, William Cullison, John Cullison, Jacob .- Carter, John 0 Creassy, Shaw.. Davies, Frank W Davies, Martin .. Davies, Dighton Davis, John F Davis, Edward Deiea, JohnB Dolan, Thomas Ewing, William Fleming, James.. .- . Toss, Frank M.: Hanssh, Dahmenious.. Hendricks, Loran A... Holmes, William H ... Hughes. Michael Johnson, Orin Kelley, John Klose, William .... Kennedy, James Galesburg . Chicago . Chicago . Adrian, Mich.. Homer Tuscola Barrington . Nov. 21 Dec. 4 Sept. 24 Nov. 12 ...- Nov. 19 .... Noy. 19 .... N..V. 19 .... Dec 16 Nov. 18 .... Sept. 24 Sept. 24 Oct. 14 Nov. 26 .... Nof. 19 .... Nov. 22 .... Nov. 22 Nov, ¦i'i .... 1861 Dec 26-- Deo. 26- Dec 26- Dec 26- Dec. 26-. Dec.Dec.Dec Dec.Dec.Dec.Dec Dec 26--26..26.. 26. 26.. 26.. 26..26.- Deo. 26- Chicago, jDec. 9- Galesburg . Chicago . Wooditock . Tuscola Chicago Tuscola Chicago Galesburg _. Tuscola Chicago - Milton . Dec 4.. Dec. 7.. Dec 4.. Sept. 24. . Sept. 21-. Sept. 24.. Nov. 7... Oct. 25... I Oct 30... Dec. li. Nov. 25.. Dec. 7... Nov. 19.. Dec. 8... Oct. 28 .. Nov. 5... Sept. 24. . Dec. 5... Lattan, Henry L -_. Magill, David Martin,John Morris, George | McHenry - Morrison, Lorenzo iChicago -- Chicago . Tuscola- . Chicago . Dec.Dec Dec.Dec. DecDec.Dec.Dec. Dec Dec. Dec Dec.Dec.Dec.Dec.Dec- Dec. Dec. DecDec Dec. Dec Dec. Dec. Dec. Deo. Dec. Dec Dec. Dec.Dec.Deo.Dec Dec Dec Dec. Dec 17 Dec Nov, 19 Dec. Sept. 24 iDec Sept. '24 Dec. Oct. 30 'Dec Promoted 1 st Lieutenant . Promoted 2d Lieutenant. . Discharged July 29, 1862 . Be-enlisted, as Veteran . . . Ee-enlisted, as Veteran Died at Corinth, Nov. 3, 1862-. Killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862. Mustered out Dec. B7, 1864 Ee-enlisted, as Veterau Discharged July 21, 1862 Transferred to Co- 0.. Ee-enlisted, as Veteran Ee-enlisted, as Veteran. Be-enlisted, as Veterau Killed at Corinth, Oct. 3, 1862. Ke-enlisted, as Veteran Died at Mound City. May 17, 1862.. Discharged June 28, 1862 Killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862. Be-enlisted, as Veteran Died at New Alban^f, Ind., Mar., '62 Deserted May 1, 1862 Discharged May 7, 1862 Discharged April 29, 1«6 J Re-enlioted , as Veteran Killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862 Died at Pittsburg, Tenn,, Apr. 15,"62 Discharged April 29, 1862 Re-enlisted, as Veteran. Discharged Sept, 9, 1862; disability Killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862. Be-enlisted, aa Veteran Mustered out Dec, 27, 1864 Ee-enlisted, as Veteran Discharged Jan, 7, 1862; minor Discharged Aug. 26, 1862; disability Ee-enlisted, as Veteran M.O. July 13, '65, to date Dec. -i5,'64 Ee-enlisted, as Veteran Exchanged prisoner; never reported Dropped as Deserter Jan. 19, 1863 Discharged Dec. 25, 1861; mioor Discharged Aug. 20, 1862; wounds.. Discharged July 21, 1862 Deserted Dec. 16, 1864... 126 ROSTER OF PIPTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Name and Bank. Besidence. Date of enlistment. Date of muster. Mahana, Michael Moran, Phillip McLaughlifl, Daniel - McCarty, Patrick Miller, George Maddox, Benjamin F Nice, Nicholas O'Brien, John. Quirk, Peiry. Eice, Michael Boos, Peter Botheruiell, Ge.^)ge.. Smith. Leroy Smith, Thomas Smith, Paul Smith, Freoerick... Smart, Anson Sobey, William Sullivan, Patrick H . Tawney, Thomas J . Tawney, Samuel . . . Wickham, William. Watkins, John W. . Wallace, Edwin Williams, William - Wright, Michael Veterans. Bell, Alexander Beaty, Joseph S Bailey, Peter. McCarty, Patrick Cluett, William W -- Clavish, Henry Carter, John 0 Cook, Peter Clouse, Peter Daghton, Davis Dolan, Thomas- Davis, Daniel Davij, John F- - DeLea, John E- Fleming, James Hendricks, Loran A - Holmes, William H-- Hendricks, John W - Klouse, William McLaughlin, David . Lavery, Thomas Millerky, Thomas Mahana, Michael Miller, George Maddox, Benjamin F. Nice, Nicholas Pratt, Luther _ Pruitt, William D Passenger, Charles E - Eothemill, George - Snow, Martin , Smith, Frederick -- Smart, Anson Thompson, Albert- Walkins, John W - Wallace, Ed-win E- Chicago - McHenrj Tuscola--. Woodstock - Chicago _-- Tuscola Chicago -.. McHenrj Chicago Galesburg Tuscola Nov. 18, ¦ Oct. 9 .. Dec, 16. Sept. 24. Nov. 19.. Dec 10. Sept. 24. Oct. 14 . Nov. 19.. Nov. 8... Oct. 15.. Sept. 24-. Dec 3--. Nov. 25- . Chicago . Tuscola. . Chicag.i . Tuscola-. Chicago - - . Galesburg . Chicago ^-. Knox CO- - Tuscola Chicago --- Woodstock - Chicago Ban-ington . Chicago Knox CO Woodetock - Chicago — linox co--- Tuscola Galesburg - Chicago - - - Freeport.Chicago . Tuscola. . McHenry co,. Chicago Knox CO McHenry co .. Ghicago Tuscola. Chicago Tuscola Knox CO Chicago Nov. 19. Nov. 27. Sept. 24-. Dec 11- Nov. 18- . Nov. 19-. Nov. 26-. Oct. 19 - . Dec 4--. Sept. 24- . Nov. 20- . Dec. 20-. DecDeoDec.DecDec Jan.Dec.Dec.Deo.DecDec.Dec Dec. Dec.Doc.Dec. Dec. Jan. DecDec. Dec 1868 27 27 27 27 27 20, '64 - 27, '63-- 27 27 27 27, 27, 27, 27, 27, 27, 27, 30, '64 . 27, '63 . 27 27 Deo 27. Dec 27. Dec 27. Dec 27. Dec- 27. Dec 27. Deo. 27. Dec 27. Dec 27 Jan. 20, '64 . Dec 27, '63 . Dec 27 Dec. 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec.Dec. Dec.Dec Dec. Dec Dec.DecDec. Dec.Der.Deo.Dec.Deo.Dec Dec Dec. DecDec.DecDec. Dec. Dec. Deo. Dec.Dec 26, 1861 28.. 26..26.. Jan,Jan,Jan.Jan.Jau.Feb. Jan.Jan.Jan-Jan. Tan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.Jan.Jan.Feb. Jan.Jan.Jan.Jan.Jan.Jan.Jan.JanJan. JanJan. Jan. Feb.Jan.Jan.Jan.Jan.Jan. 1864 17,.. 17,.. ,17,.. 17,.. 17,.. 9.... 17... 17, .. ¦17, .. 17...17...17...17...17... 17..-.17... 17...9.... 17...17...17... Be-enlisted, as Veteran. Be-eiilisted as Veteran . Deserted Aug. 18, 1862 Discharged Aug 1, 1862; disability. . Deserted June 19, 1863 M.O. April 5, '65, to date Dec 26,'64 Be enlisted, as Veteran Mustered out Dec 27, 1864 Exchanged prisoner; never reported. Drcpped as deserter Jan. 19, '63.. Discharged June 16, 1862 Be enlisted, as Veteran.. Mustered out July 7, 1865 Promoted Commissary Sergeant Deserted Feb. 29, 1864. Mustered out July 7, 1865 Promoted Principal Musician Muttered out July 7, 1865 Deserted "Feb. 29, 1864 Mustered out July 7, 1865., M. 0. Aug. 24, '65, to date May 1,'65 Died, May 5, 1862; wrounds Be-eolisted, as Veteran. Mustered out Dec. 27, 1864. Desei ted June 19, 1863 " " as Serg't.. Promoted Sergt. then 1ft Lieut Mustered out July 7, 1865. as Corp'l Absent, sick at muster out of Eeg't. Mustered out July 7,1865 " " as Co>por'l Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Serg't Com. 2d Lieut, but not mustered . Died at Freeport, 111., March 13, '64 Transferred to V. B. C, Jan. 1 6, '64 Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Corp'l " " as Corp'l.. Mustered out July 7, 1865 Mustered ont July 7, 1805, as Serg't Serg't. aim. Capt., but not niustr'd Died at Chattanooga, Dec. 13, '64. Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Serg't Promoted Sergeant, then Ist Lieut ^ MuFtered out July 7, 1866 ROSTER OP FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 127 Name and Banlc. Besidence. Date of enlistment. Date of muater. Eemarks. Recruits. Agan, Martin Bridgeport _._ Chicago Mar.l, '64.. Feb. 22, '64 . Feb. 19, '64 . Feb. 22, '64 . Mar. 20, '64. Feb. 29 Feb. 29 Feb. 29 Deserted March 6 1864 Mustered out July 7, 1866, as Serg't Bowen, Patrick H Booth, Peter W .-. *( (( Balba, Henry Deserted Dec 8, 186—. Chambers, James Cooney, Thomas « " Feb. 26, '64 . Sept. 27, '64. Jan. 22, '62 . Jan. 19, '62 . Fed. 29 Sept. 28 Deserted March 6, 1864 Mustered out June 2, 1865 Deserted Feb. 9, 1862 Deserted Nov. 15, . Collins, William (1 Deserted Oct 10, Davis, Mai tin Warren co Camargo Tugcola Chicago Warren co Chicago - Warren co-.._ Chicago Warren co Chicago Pleasant Plains Chicago Feb. 13, '64 . Jan. 20, '62 . Jan. 20, '62;. Mar. 1, '62 Mar. 20 Mustered out July 7, 1865 Died at Quincy, HI., June 27, 1862 . Discharged Sept. 11, 1862 Ford, Henry C Feb. 26, '64 . Feb. 1, '64.. Feb. 24, '64 . Feb. 24, '64 . Feb. 10, '64. Feb. 27, '61 . Feb, 28, '64.. Jan. 29, '62 . Feb. 10, '64 . Feb. 28, ,64 . Feb. 10, '64 . Feb. 17. '64 . April 29, '64 Feb. 24, '64 . Jan. 20, '62 . Feb. 29 Feb. 3 F.b. 29 Feb. 29 Mar. 20 Ma-. 20 Mar. -20 Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Corp'l Ford, Oharles B e( It Grunett, Joseph. (1 (( Heflin,LouisH Absent, sick at M. 0. of Eeg't Mustered out July 7, 1866 Hendricks, William F_. Hogarth, George Hendricks John W Re-enlisted, aa Veteran Miles, John M -- Mar. 20 Mar. 20 Mar. 20 Feb. 29 April 29...- Feb. 29 Mustered out July 7, 1866 Mullen, Ira W (( (( McDermott, Jamea (t (( K (1 Magil', David Trans, to Signal Corps, July 10, '64. Discharged May 7, 1862. . - Nichols William Deserted Nov. 20, • O'Brien William Kelly...".;;"Chicago Job. 26, '64 . .Tan. 4, '64.. Feb. 26, '64 . Jan. 7 - Feb. '29 Deserted Dec. 12, Oakes, John Died at Jeffersonville, Ind. Dec 10'64 Pruitt, Charles N Pedegrew, William W... -Clustered out July 7, 1865 Mustered out June 20, 1865 Pruitt William D Chicago Tuscola Chicago Feb. 22, '64 . Mar 1, '62-- Jan. 18, '62 - Jan. 18, '62 - Jan. 19, '62 - Feb. 29 Mustered oatJaly7,1865 Beynolds, James _ Deserted sMarch 10, 1862 Deserted, Feb. 9, 1862 Died at Pittsburg, Tenn., Apr. 9. '62 Ee-eulistel, aa Veteran Squires, Eichard Deserted Nov. 18, i( „ Deserted Dec. 1, « Deserted Dec 8, White, William B Wait, Alva S Deserted Nov. 14, --. Galesburg Chicago Feb. 10, '64 - Feb. 19, '64 - 1864 Dec 9 Deo 16 Dec 9 Dec. 8 Oct. 18 Dec. 9- mo: 16 Dec 9 Nov. 15 Oct. 15 Nov. 17 Oct. 5 Mir. 20 Feb. 29 1864 Dec 9 Dec 15 Dec 10 Dec 10 Oct. 18 Dec 9 Dec 15 Dec 9 Nov. 17 Nov. 3 Nov. 17 Oct. 5 Mustered out July 7, 1865. (, (I Drafted amd Substitute Becruits. Mustered out July 11, 1865 Sub. Deserted Jan. 8, 1866 ... « (( (C .....»•¦....... ... u « (( Bright, George W Sub. Abs. with't leave, M. 0. Eeg't Sub. Absent, sick at M. 0. of Eeg't Sub. Abs. with't leave, M. 0. Eeg't It .t t. Sub. Discharged May 21, 1866 Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1865 Foi-sythe, John._ Gates. Samuel B Mustered out July 7, 1865 128 ROSTER OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. NAME AND RANK. BESIUENCE. Date of enlistment Date of. muster Bemarks. Gettys, William L Hogan, Edward Maple, John E Pearce, Joel M Sands, John. Smith, Joel C Schmack, George W. Wilson, James Wells, William Wills or Wilts, John. Zook, David Zuty, Lorenzo Under Cooks of A. Barnum, Henry Dallas, George" M Peck, Major . Oct. 27, '64. Dec. 7 Dec. 10 Dec. 12 Dec. 8 Deo. 7 Oct. 6 Sept. 20 Nov. 12. Oct. 20.. Dec. 8.. Deo. 12. Polk CO., Ga .. Houst3u CO, Ga Mar. 23, '66. Mar. 23, '64. Sept. 18, '64. Oct. 27, '64, Dec 12... Dec. 10... Dec. 12... Dec 8 Dec 8 Oct. 6 Oct. 27 .... Nov. 12. . Oct. 20 ... Deo. 8 Dec 18... June 30, '65. July 29, '64 . Oct. 12, '64.. Mustered out July 7, 1865 Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1865 Mustered out July 7,1866 SuD. Mustered out July 7, 1865 . . . Mustered out July 7,1865 Sub. Deserted Jan. 8, 1865 Also appears in Co. B, 34th IU. Deserted Jan. 8, 1865 , Sub. Deserted Jan. 8, 1865 M. O. Oct. 30, '65 to date July 7, '65 Sub. Deserted Jan. 8, 1866. Mustered out July 7, 1865 Died, Fayetteville, N. 0. Mar. i2,'65 LINE OFFIOEES COMPANY F. NAME AND RANK. DATE OF SANK. DATE OF MUSTER. Captains . Frederick A. Battey. . George- W. Wells First LieuiimatUs. Joseph W. Harris Second Lieatenanls. Joseph T. Cook Andrew Anderson C. C. Phillips Mineral ... Wheatland Milo Tiskilwa, . . WheatlandTiskilwa .. Dec. 26, '61. May 31, '65. Dec. 26, '61 . June 17, '62. Julys, '65.. Dec. 26, '61 . Not muster'd Dec. 26, '61. Dec 26.^61. June 27, '62. Not muster'd Promoted Major __ Mustered ont (aa Sergt.) July 7, '65. Mustered out, to date July 7, 1865. Besigned June 17, 1862 Besigned November 6, 1864 _ . _ Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Serg't. ENLISTED MEN OF COMPANY F. Name and Bank. ' Besidence. Date of enlistment Date bf muster. Bemarks. First Sergeant. Andrew Anderson ¦- . Wheatland ... Tiskilwa Wheatland"."."."Tiskilwa Milo 1861 Oct. 16 Sept. 7 Sept. 7 Oct. 10 Oct. 2 Oct. 18 Oct. 13 Sept. 12 Oct. 14 Oct. 16 Oct. 11. Oct. 4 Oct. 12 Oct. 24 Oct. 7 1861 Dec 26 Dec 26 t>ec. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Promoted 2d Lieutenant Sergeants. Albert Hayman . .. Discharged July 12, 1862; wounds ._ Ke-enlisted, aa Veteran Disohar^ied June 10, 1862; disability Ee-enlisted, as Veteran Discharged June 20, 1862 , George L. Searle James G.Haskiil.. Andrew J. Beare Corporals. Homer E. Parish ChaunceyC. Phillips.... Tiskilwa Milo Dec 26 Dec 26. ... Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Ke-enlisted , as Veteran Silas P. Titcomb Arispie Milo Wheatland'."."!Milo . Discharged July 11, 1862 Died at Corinth, July 24, 1862 Alexander F. Jamison . . . ZimriEich Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Died Sept. 10, 1864 Mumoians. Joseph Boardman WilliamH. PhiUips Mineral Discharged July 11, 1862 ROSTER OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. m Name and Bank. Besidence. Date of enlistment. Date of muster. Cook Timothy N. Ferrell. Privates. Andrews. Bei^amin F . Adrian, Augustus Ammons, Joshua Anderson, Andrew Batty, Owen W Bradley, Cornelius B .. Blake, 'Thomas J ., Brace, George W Brown, James — Borup, Miles Barnard, John Bort, Daniel N Bullock, Calvin E Battey, Marshall Car.y, Albert W Cook, Johu T Durley, William Downs, Edward Earl, George B Edmloister, John Franks, Eli Ferrell, Henry M Gorton, John B Griswold, Henry Gillen, John Harvey, William Kelley, James Kirkpatrick, George A . Lee, George H Manning, Joseph McNurlin, Johu Phillips William H .... Patterson, Bobert A Patterson, Alonzo Eichardson, Thomas Eich, Michael Eich, John Bose, Lorenzo D Summer, Ansel... Stevens, Frederick J SKiff, Austin B Steel, Thomas J Sharp, Edwin Stringer, Andrew J Tyner, George W ... Trimble. William Wright David Wells, Geoige W Whitworth, William Wheeler, Verlioa Wilson Julian A Whitworth, George Veterans. Adrian, Augustus Ammons, Joshua Boardman, Joseph Bradley, Oornelius B . Brown, James Bare, Andrew J Battey, Marshall Tiskilwa. 1861. It. 15 ... Milo Wheatland . Milo Tiskilwa.. Bradford Milo Bureau Juno. Arispie Tiskilwa Arispie Milo Mineral Havana Wheatland .. Arispie Dunham Tiskilwa Wheatland . Milo Tiskilwa Milo; Chicago .. Milo Bradford . Tiskilwa:*. Bradford ... Senachwine. Milo Tiskilwa Wheatland . Bloomiogton. Milo Ti.ikilwa Wheatland .- Milo Tiskilwa Wheatland -- Center Wheatland -- S»nachwiue-M-ioteno Wheatland - Wheatland . Vlilo Tiskil a Bureau J.inc- Wheatland -- Mineral Sept. 14 Oct 15 - Oct. 12 - Dec 5-- Sapt. 30 Sept, 20- Sept. 10- Oct.l4--Oct. 16.. Oct. 16.. Oct. 16.. Sept. 10. Sept. 20. Oct. 7-.. Oct. 19.. Sept 11.. Oct. 22.. Dec 25 . Dec. 18 . Dec 7.. Sept 14.. Oct. 15 . Oct. 14 ., Oct. 15 . . Deo. H. Oct. 12 .. Oct.2..-.Oct. 18 -. Sept 29-. Oct.2--. Oct 12 . . Sept. 20-. Sept. 12- . Dec. 1... Oct. 11 -. Oct. 17 -. Oct. 12 -. Oct. 8 -.- Oct. 14 . . Sept. 14-. Oct. 17 - Oct. 13 - - Dec 13 - . Oct. 13 -- Oct. 24 - - Dec 17-- Sept. 20- - Oct. 12 -. Oct. 14 . . Nov. 1... Dec. 18.. Oct. 12 .. Blake, Thomas S. Bradford . 1863. Dec 27. ... Dec 27... Dec -27... Dec 27... Dec '27--- Dec 27--- Dec 27... Dec 27. 1861 Dec 26.. Dec.Deo.Dec.Dec.Dec.Dec.Dec Dec. Dec. Dec.Dec. Dec.Dec. Dec-Dec Dec Deo. Dec Dec Dec. Dec Dec Dec. Deo.Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.Dec.Dec.Dec. Dec. Dec.Deo. DecDec.Dec. Dec.Dec. Dec. Deo.Dec. Dec. Dec. DecDec.Dec.Dec. Dec.Deo.Dec Dec 1864. Jan; 17.. Jan. 17... Jan.- 17... Jan. 17--. Jan. 17... Jan. 17.. Jan 17... Discharged July 10, 1862 . Ee-enlisted, as Veteran. Ee-enlisted, as Veteran . Died at Curinth, July 6, 1862. Ee-onlicted, as Veterau Discharged April 2, 1862 Be-enlisted, as Veteran. Discharged April 27, 1862 Discharged July 11, 1862 Be-enlibted, as Veterau Discharged Feb. 28, 1862; disability. Deserted June 23, 1862 Killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1802 Discharged Aug. 2.3, 1862; disability. Be-enlisted, aa Veteran Deserted about Dec. 20, 1861. Re-enlisted, as Veteran Discharged June 15, 1862.- Be-enlisted, as Veteran Killed at Shiloh, April 6, 186i Ee-enlisted, as Veteran Died at Quincy, 111, -May 17, 1862.. Be-enlisted, us Veteran Discharged Sept. 20, 1862 Ee-enlisted, as Veteran Ee-enlisted, as Veteran. Mustered out Dec. 25, 1864 . Be-enlisted, as Veteran . Mustered out De ;. 25. 1864. . Discharged Oct. 31, 1862 ite-enlisced, as Veteran Ee-enlisted, as Veteran. Mustered out Dec. 25, 1864. Deserted Dec. 1, 1862 Discharged Juno 20, 1862.. Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Corp'l Tr. to V. K. C. M. 0 Aug. 7, 1865. Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Corp'l Jan. 17. Disc. April 13, '64, for promotion as 1st Lieut, in 111th U. S. CoPd troops .'flustered out July 7, 1865, 130 ROSTER OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Name and Bank. Besidence. Date of enlistment. Date of muster. Kemarks. Barnard, John Tiskilwa Harvard Chicago Giles CO. Tenn- Havai.a Wheatland .- Tiskilwa Milo Dec. 27, '63 . Jau. 1, '64 . . Jan. 30, '64.. Dec. 27, '63. Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec. 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Jan. 16, '64 . Dec 27, '63. Dec. 27 Dec. 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27...... Dec. '.i7 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Jan. 17, '64 . Jan. 17, April 23-... Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan, 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 .Ian. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17....: Jan 30 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Mustered out May 29, 1866 -. Mustered out July 7, 1865 Berney, James " " as Corp'l -- Clark, Leonard. 1 . (( (( Cook, John T Ferrell, Henry M Franka Eli " " as Serg't: - Disch. April 3, 1884, for promotion Muttered out July 7, 1865_ Tskilwa Milo Tiskilwa Senachwine- - - .Milo " " as Corp'l.. Griswold, Henry " " as Serg't.. McNerlin, John M. 0. July 16, '65. to date May 30,66 Nobles, George W Mustered out July 7,1865 Oneida Arispie Milo " " on furlogh Pearl, William H Patterson, Kobert A Discharged June 11, 1864; disability Mustered out Sept. 1, 1865 Phillips, Chauncy Tiskilwa- Tiskilwa Wheatland --- Eleroy Tiskilwa 91ilo Mustered out July 7, 1866, as Serg't Com. 2d Lieut, but not mustered. Mustered out July 7,1866 Richardson, Thomaw Hich, John . . - Absent, sick, at muster-out of Keg't Discharged Dec 25, '64; term ex... Mustered out July 7,1865 Hammer, Ansel " " as Corp'l.. Skiff, Austin E " " as Serg't. . Stringer, Andrew J Searle, George L Trimble, William Wright, David Tiskilwa Wheatland ..- Wyanet Wheatland --- Discharged April 13, '64; for prom.. Mustered out July 7,1865 Whitworth, William Wells, George W... ReGmitB. Mustered out July 7, '66, as 1st Sergt Com. Capt, but not mustered. Mustered out July 7,1866 Arch, George M. D Chicago Harvard Niles, Mich--- Mineral Bureau Juno. - Feb. 19, '64 . Feb. 29, '64 . Feb. 29, '64 . Feb. 13, '64 . Dec 30, '61 . Jan. 15, '62 . Jan. 29, '62 . Dec. 30, '61 . Dec. 21, '61 . Mar. 8 Mar. 8 Mar. 8 Mar. 8 '( K (1 (( Bosley, Warren H. (( (( Brickell, Edward J Deserted Oct. 31, 1864 1 Discharged April 28, 1662... Carey, Joseph W D.ed at Quincy, III., May 27, 1862.. Davis^ Nathan Fuquay, Johu T.__ Foglesong, Newman Chicago Faribault.'Min". Jollet Feb. 23, '64 . Feb. 29, '64 . Jan 1 '62 Mar. 8 Mar. 8 Mustered out July 7, 1866 .t tt Discharged Aug. 25, 1862; wounds. . Discharged Feb. 24, 1866; disability. Mustered out July 7, 1865 .1 t( Dec 11, '61 . Feb. 24, '64 . Feb. 29, '64 . Jan. 23, '65 . Feb. 29. '64 . Nov 9 '61 Goodwin, John Green, Samuel S Chicago Logan Chicago Squa-w Grove . Chicago tt Mar. 8 Mar 8 Jan. 23, '66 - Mar, 8, '04-. Jack Bobert -. (C (( Mustered out Dec 25 1864 Lewis, John H Lea, William P ., Lc fland, Samuel C Feb. 13, '64 . Feb, 15, '64 . Feb. 29, '64 . Nov. 25, '61. Nov. 18, '61. Dec. 12, '61 . Feb. 29, '64 . Mar. 8 Mar. 8 Mar. 8 Mustered out July 7, 1865, aa Corp'l. Lynch, Edward Deserted Jan. 20, 1862 Discharged April 23, 1862 Discharged July 21 , 1862 Mustered out July 15, 1865 Be-enlisted, as Veteran Morgan, Daniel W Mar. 8 Arispie Chicago Bureau June. Chicago Sheffleld Jan. 1, '62 .. (( K Partlow, ^athan H Feb. 9, '64 .. Feb. 27, '64 . Aug, 10, -62. Nov. 28, '61. Mar. 18, '6i!- Mar. 8 Mar. 8 Aug. 10, '62- Mustered out July 7, 1865 Robinson, Henry - Deserted March 8, 1864. Deserted Feb 1 1862 Scoughton, George W --- Died at Corinth, June 21, 1862 ROSTER OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 131 Name and Bank. Stoner, Ephraim Sweeney, Patrick Short, Ira H Simpson, Charles T Taylor, John W Trulinger, John Thompson, David A or W Tonaor, Henry Throat, Frederick Tullj, Michael Tameson, Henry Venntlm, Virgil Vennum, Aurice W ... Wilson Julian A Windslow, Gardner Warren, James . Wells, Lucius A Wilcox, George H Warnick, Samuel W... Williams, Charles A... Besidence. Princeton, Cuicago .. Sparling . Chicago . Joliet HaiTard . Chicago . Niles, Mich.. Drafted and Substitute Recruits. Annis, Noah D Baile,y, John Buckley, Thomas Barnes, Johu .'. Calhoun, John or Samuel Callahan, Patrick Conner, Levi Carter, Henry Callender, William . . . Earp, Charles Fergeson, James D Helm, John Hurd, Jamea B HubDer, John. Johnson, George Kelly, Patrick Millsheb, Christian Murra.i-, John Smith, Henry W Summers, Jacob Under Cooks of A. D. Manningear, Addison... Kunnels, Spencer Date of enlistment Mar. Nov. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.Dec Deo. Dec. 13, '62 4, '61.. 29, '64 8, '64. 29, '64 26, '64 26, '62. 31, '61 11, '61 30, '61 Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.Feb. Feb.Feb. Feb. Jan. 25, '64 25 .... 25.... 15.... 19....21 23.... 21 16, '62 Dec. Dec. D.;cOct. Dep. Dec.Dec DecNov.Dec DecDec. Dec. 1864 . 1.... , 3..., , 14.. 17... . 10.. . 17.- 12-.. 9.... 18... Date of muster. Mar. 8, Mar. 8. Mar. 8. Mar. 8. Mar. 8.. Mar. 8.. Mar. 8.. Mar. 8.. Mar. 8.. Mar. 8. . Mar. 8.- -Mar. 8-. Dec. Deo.Dec.Oct.Dec. DecDec.DecNov, Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. 1864 1... 3.... 14... 26.... 14... 17...12... 10... . IS...k:: Eemarks. Discharged June 20, 1862. . Discharged June 16, 1862 . . Deserted March 8, 1864 Mustered out July 7, 1865.. as Corp'l. Died April 4, 1864.. Discharged Aug. 2, 1862 L Discharged April :!8,- 1862 Deserted Oct. 21, 1862 Mustered out July 7, 1865 Died July 31, 1864 ._ Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Corp'l Died Jan. 6,1866 Died April 2, 1864 Deserted Nov. 24, 1862. Floyd, CO., Ga. Deo, Oct.Nov.Dec. Oct.Dec 9... 24. 26. 3.- 14-. 12. June 15- June 15. Dec. Oct. Nov Dec Oct. Dec 9... 24... 26.. , 3... 14... 13.. Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1865 Sub. Deserted from date of muster- Sub. M. 0. to date July 7, 1866 Sub. Deserter from date of muster- Musteied out July 7, 1865 Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1865- 14 -Mustered out July 7, 1865 . lune 29. June 29. Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1865 Mustered out July 7, 1866 Sub. Abs. with't I've June 26. '66. Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1866 Sub. Deserted March 29, 1865. Mustered oat July 7, 1866 . LINE OFFICERS COMPANY G. NAME ANn RANK. BESinENCE. DATE OF HANK. DATE OF MUSTEB. Captains Gustav A. Busse Frederick Busse Charles W. Kosenthal . David Arnold --- Chicago - Deo. 26, '61- June 23, '64. St. Louis, Mo.- Dec. 14, ,'64. Elgin... April 20, '66 First Lieutenants. rrederick Busse Chicago Dec 26, '61 . David Arnold Elgin Dec 14, '64. Louis Volkman Kankakee April 20, '66 Second lAeutenarUa. Charles W. Eosenthal . . George Walter St. Louis, Mo.. Dec 26, '61 Kankakee...- July 8, '65. Dec. 26, '61 Aug. 1, '64. Not muster'd May 23, '65 Dec. 26, '61- Mar. 26, '66- May 23, '65- Besigned June 23, 1864 Honorably Discharged, Dec 14, '64- Declined. M. 0. as 2d Lt., Apr. 7, '65 Mustered out July 7, '65- Promoted .- Mustered out July 7, 1865. Dec 26,'61. Promoted Not muster'd Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Serg't. 132 ROSTER OP FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. ENLISTED MEN OF COMPANY G. NAME AXn RANK. BESIDENCE. Date of enlistment Date of muster First Sergeant. Charles E. Akere George W. White .. Charles Wobeeer.. Henry Stumpe Charles Zollikofer. , Corporals. Charles Gienger David Arnold John IT. Fschudy . . Albert Kiintze Christian Shank George Shafer Michael Holllicker . Jacob Zeller Privates. Arnold, Philip. Bloemky, Franz Bullock, Matthew Brandt, Henry Blender, Edward Blender, Xavier. Conrad, Peter..' Disque, Frederick Durot, Jacob Groescurth, John . Hirth, George Hirt, Charles Holbringer, Michael. - Hatz, Emil Jean, Gehenge Jorndt, William Jencert, Peter- Kaiser, Jacob Kruiubauer, Fred Kamrow, William Knieriem, Emanuel . Lemberger, C. W Leis, Michael Larcon, Louis... Lassins, Charles May, Andrew Miller, Jacob Marnone, Michael Meier, Christian Meier, Henry Olinger, John Osthelder, Charles Peterson, Thomas Pensing, John F Buby, Julius Eich, Eberhardt Bapp, Jacob Boss, Jaoob ...• Saftig, Peter . Schanot, Jacob.. Schnittger, Frederick . Schauk. Frederick Schinleber, Fred Schmidt, Henry Chicago - 1861. Sept. 28-- Elgin Muscatine, lo Burlington, Io Dec 11-. Oct. 26--. Sept. 28 - Aug. 26-. Burlington, Io Elgin Burlington, Io Sagcne Northfleld . Burlington, lo Noithfield.Burlington, Io Sept. 9 - Oct. 28- Aug. 26- Oct. 14 . Oct. 8... Oct. 12 . . Oct. 23... Sept. 13. . Northfleld... Chicago Janesville, Wis Nills .... Burlington, Io Bureau June Chicago Burlington, lo Chicago . . Burlington, Io New Trier Chicago .. Orland ... Germanville,Io Northfleld.... Sheboyean,'Wis Gross Point.... Burlington, Io Henry Northfleld .... Chicago Sheboygan,WiB Chicago Bremen Burlington, Io Chicago Northfleld.,Orland Burlington, Io Northfleld . Chicago ... Oct.8..i.Oc(. 8 ... Sept. 28.. Nov. ft... Nov. 5... Nov 6..^ Oct. 9 .... Nov. 5 .. Dec. 16... Dec 5... Olt. 10 .. Oct. 10 .. Sept. 16.. Drt. 13.. Nov. 27.. Deo 17.. Sept. 13- - Nov. 12--. Nov. 18-. Dec 17--. Dec. 9.-- Oct. 23... Oct, 2:-....., D,cl6..Dec 1 Dec 22... Sept. 22.- Dec. 4 Oct. 8 Oct. 8--.. Deo. 9... Nov. 3 ... Nov. 22... Dec 4.... Sept. 27... ©ct. 21 ... Oct. 8.... Dec 9.... Oct. 10.. Oct. 24.. Oct. 8 Oct. 8 Oct,8 Sept. 28.. 1861 Dec. 26.. Dec. 26.. Dec. 26.. Dec. 26.. Dec 26.. Dec, 26. Dec. 26. Dec. 26. Dec. 26. Dec 26. Dec. 26.. Dec. 26.. Dec. 26.. Dec.Dec- Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec. Dec Dec Dec. Dec.Dec.DecDec.DecDecDecDec Dec Dec. Dec.Dec.Dec.DecDec.DecDec Dec.Dec Dec. Dec.BeeDec Dec. Dec.DecDec.Dec Dec. Dec.Dec.DecDec. 26..26.. 26.. Mustered out Dec. 26, '64, as private Deserted Feb. 8,1862 , Discharged July 11, 1862; disability. Ee-enlisted, as Veteran Discharged July 27, 1862 Be-enlisted, as Veteran. Deserted Feb. 8, 1862 Transi erred Jan. 29, 1862 . Mustered out Dec 26, 1864- Ee-enlisted, as Veteran Died, Quincy, 111., June 27, '62; w'ds M. 0. Feb. 13, '65 to date Dec. 25.'e4 Mustered out, to date, Dec. 26, 1864 Be-enlisted, as Veteran Discharged July 11, 1862; disability Be-enlisted, as Veteran Deserted Feb. 8, 1862.. Transferred Jan 31, 1862 Discharged July 3, 1862 Deserted Feb. 8, 1862.. Discharged Feb. 3, 1862 Re-enlisted, as Veteran Deserted Aug. 18, 1862 Discharged April 26, 1862; disaUijity Ee^nlisted, as Veteran.. Mustered out July 7, 1865.. Ee-enlisted, as Veteran Discharged Sept. 11, 1862; disability Dis. barged Nov. 24, 1862; disability Ke-enlisted, as Veteran Died, Savannah, T., April 6, '62; wds Discharged Sept. 4, 1862; disability.. Deserted Feb. 8, 1862 - , Be-enlisted, as Veteran Transferred Ma/ 1, 1862 , Mustered out Dec. 26, 1864 . Re.enlisted, as Veteran Died at Keokuk, Iowa, July 10, '62.. Discharged July 3, 1862; disability... Discharged July 20, 1862 Ee-enlisted, as Veteran.. ROSTER OP FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 13^ Name and Bank. Kesidence. Date of enlistment. Date of muster. Bemarks. ichmidt, John New Trier NilBS, 'iorthfleld.... Burliugton, Io Bremen Orland Bremen Princeton Bureau June. Chicago Burlington, Io Chicago Northfleld....New Trier Kaakakee Burlington, Io Bremen Burliugton, Io Kaakakee Burliagton, Io Peoria Brenieu Peoria Burlington, Io Sycamore Burlington, Io Elgin Nov. 10, '61. Nov. 10 .... Oct. 23 Aug. 26 Deo. 1 Dec. 5 .. Dec 5 Dec. 12 Dec 16 Dec 16 Dec. 9. Dec 7 Sept. 28 Nov. 22 Nov. 4 Nov. 10 Nov. 4. Aug. 26 Oct. -23 Nov. 30 Dec 13 Nov. 4 Aug. 26 .... Dec. 16 Dec 8 Deo. 16 Sept. 21 Dec 6 Deo. 9 N0V.J2 1863 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Mar. 14, '64. Dec 27, -63. Dec 27 Dec -27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec. 27 Dec 27 Jan. 26, '64 . Dec 27, '63. Dec. 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec. 27 Dec 27 Dec. 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 26, '61. Dec 26 Absent, Vvounded, at M. 0. Eeg't.. Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Deo. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Deo. 26 iteetman, Henry tt tt Jebel, Adam Sent to Hospital May 25, 186a Discharged April 6, 1862; wounds... 5chlaef, Rudolph iweaseo, Charl^ G Re-enlisted as Veteran It tl Schneider, Adam Chompson, Peter Discharged July 3, 1862 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec. 26 Cbalmtn, Henry ... Discharge 1 Sept, 3, 1862, disability.. l''ogler, Fridoline i^agoer, Charles Deserted Feb. 8 1862.... Discharged July 30, 1862: disability- Dec 26 Dec '26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec. 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 1864 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 April 23.... Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 .Tan. 17 Mar. 4 .... Jan. 17 Jan. 17, Jan- 17, .... Jan. 17 .Ian. 17 Jan. 17 Jau. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17, Jan. 17, Jan. 17, Jan. 17, Jan. 17, Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17..... Jan. 17 iValz, Bernhard tVagoer, Oaaper iVarmuth, William Mustered out Dec. 26, 1864 Re-enlisted, as Veteran ^Veyand, John falser. Benedick __ Zimmerman, Adam Iwicker, Charles Veterans. Arnold, David Deserted Aug. 18 1862 Mustered out Sept. 25, 1864 Discharged Aug, 16, 1862; wounds.- Promoted Serg't then 1st Lieut Jrandt, Heory Jleader, Edward Niles Mustered out July 7, 1865; as Serg't Burlington, Io It Princeton Chicago Burlington, Io New Braun... Northfleld....Gross Point... Chicago Northfleld i;;i Orland Chicago ....-.- Burlington, Io PriQCeton Chicago Bureau June. Burlington, Io Northfleld.... Kankakee It Sycamore Peoria' New Braun... Bui'lington, Io tt It )ur8t, Jaob Jienger, Charles ._ jomberger, C. W " "as Corp'l. . " " as Corp'l.. knieriem, Emanuel " " ' as Corp'l.. Discharged July 16, '64; disability.. Musteredout July 7, 1865, as Corp'l Ion-is, George H •eterson, Thomas " " as Serg't.. " " as Corp'l.. It tl iossians, Charles Itumpe, Henry wensen, Charles G itaeger, Ernst G Iweeney, Alexander teetman, Henry chinleber, Frederick tl tt " " as Serg't.. ft II It It " '.' as Serg't.. tl It II II 'atze, Henry ''olkman. Louis " " as Corp'l.. Promoted Serg't then 1st Lieut M. 0. July 7, '65, as Serg't. Com. (falser. Benedick Tagner, Casper rarmuth, William eller. Jacob 2d Lieut., but not mustered. Musteredout July 7,1865 II tl It It " 134 ROSTER OP PIPTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Name and Bank. Besidence. Date of enlistment. Date of mucter. Remarks. Recruits. Acker, Peter Andres, Adam Branday , Wilhelm . . . Brown, John Caatner, Henry _ Casner, Frederick Fehlman, John Fry, Finley S Glass, Charles Glassford, Hugh Grover, Oscar Hoefer, Adolph Heck, Frank Johnson, Frank B Kevitz, Henry Kroll, David Meier, Wilhelm. Morris, George H Patterson. W. H Pulveranch, Heiorich . Rowland, Thomas Schelbase, Andrew Stochr, Frank Stenernagel, George... Schanlan, Charles Schmidts, Lorenz Staak, William Snadt, Heinrich Wiler, John Walsh, Micliael J Walsh, Edward Weber, Frederick WorthlDgton, Jacob ... Chicago . Orland .. Chicago . Princeton Grand Rapids Chicago New Bremen. Kankakee Chicago 1864. Feb. 19.... Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Mar. 13, '62 Oct. 22, '64. Feb. 29, '64 Feb, 12, '64 Burlington, Io Chicago Proviso . . Chicago . Jan. 12, '63 Jan. 21, '62 Jan. 25, '62 Feb. 19, '64 Feb. 23, '64 Jan. 21, ,62 Feb. 23, '64 Feb. 20, '64 LaSalle..Chicago . Niles Coukco Northfleld . Aug. 30, '62 . Aug. 9, '62.. Aug. 17, ,62. Hebron.. I. Chicago . Drafted and Substitute Recruits. Deimer, Walter Desher, Deidrich Dolan, James Dolan, Michael Dalane, James Delany, Edward Degan, James Echdenkam, Henry Engleman, Charles Fade, John Ewing, John Fisher, James. . . Grace, Thomas.. . Hock, Joseph . . Helm, John Hermans, Edmund Jogger, Joseph Lambricht, Seibert Mandreff, Gibson Miller, Henry G Ray, Robert Riechner, Edward .. Ruck, John Schaller, Nicholas. Theusal, John. Zisner, John C. P Under Cooks of A. D. Floyd, Louis 1... McClellan, Henry Dec. 21, '63 . Feb, 10, '64 . Feb 10, '64 . Feb. 22, '64 . Feb. 29, '64 . Sept. 6, "62.. Sept. 13, '62. 1864 Nov. 16... Dec. 10. .. Dec. 14.. Dec. 10... Dec. 10... Dec 8 Dec. 7... Nov. 26.. Dec 1.. Nov. 3.. Dec. 12. Dec 9.. Nov. 16.. Dec 6... Dec 13.. Dec 10.. Dec. 8... Dec. 0... Dec. 10.. Nov. 30- . Sept. 22 . Sept. 22 . Dec 13.. State of Ga State of N. Car July 28. 1864 Feb. 29... Feb. 29... Feb. 29... Mar. 20... Mar. 20... Oct. 24 . Feb. 29. Feb. 29. Mustered out July 7, 1865 - Feb. 29. Feb. 29. Feb. 29.. Oct. 12. Oct. 12.. Oct. 12. Dec. 21, '63 . Feb. 29, '64 . Feb. 29.. Feb. 29.. Mar. 20. . Oct. 12... Oct. 12... 1864 Nov. 16. . Dec 10.. Deo. 14.. Dec 10.. Dec 10.. Dec 10.. Dec 10.. Dec 26.. Dec. 5... Nov. 4 . Dec 12.. Deo. 10. Nov. 16. Dec. 6.. Dec. 14. Dec. 10. Dec 9.. Dec 9.. Dec. 10. Nov. 30. Sept. 22. Sept. 22. Dec. 13, July 29.. July 29. Be-enlisted, as Veteran Mustered out July 7,1865 Discharged Aug. 16, 1864; disability Mustered out July 7, le65 Deserted Feb. 8,1862.. Deserted Nov. 30, 1862. Mustered out July 7, 1865. Deserted Feb. 8, 1862 Died Deserted March 4, 1865 Deserted Oct. 14,1861 Mustered out July 7, 1865 Be-enlisted. as Veteran.. • Deserted March 4, 1864 Mustered out June 17, 1865 Deserted Oct. 18,1861 Deserted Oct. 20, 1861 Mustered out June 2, 1865 Discharged by civil authority. Mustered out July 7, 1865 Mustered out July 15, 1865 MuEtered out July 7, 1865 Mustered out June 2, 1865 . Mustered out July 7, 1865 Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1865. Sub Deserted Jan. 8, 1865 Mustered out July 7, 1865 Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1866 . . . Sub. Deserted Jan. 8, 1865. Discharged May 26, 1865 Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1866 . Mustered out July 7, 1865 Sub. Mustered out to date July 7'65 Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1866 . . . Mustered out June 22, 1865 Sub. Mustered out July 1, 1865 . . Mustered out June 2, 1865 Mustered out July 7, 1865. Mustered out July 7, 1865. ROSTER OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 135 LINE OFFICERS COMPANY H. NAME AND RANK. RESIDENCE. DATE OF RANK. DATE OF MUSTER. REMARKS. Captains. osiah Kobbins, Jr. Princeton Galva Manlius Cornwall Kewanee Manlius Princeton Cornwall Galva Dec 26, '61. Sept. 29, '64. Dec 26, '61 . Sept 29, '62. Jan. 4, '65.. Dec 26, '61 . Aug. 31, '62. Sept. 29, '62. Sept. 29, '62. July 8, '65.. Dec. 26, '61 . Dec 23, '64. Dec. 26, '61. Mar. 2, '63. . Mar. 26, '65. Dec 26, '61 . Aug. 31, '62. Mar, 2, '63.. Not muster'd Not muster'd Besigned September 29, 1864 Mustered out July 7, 1865. Promoted Adjutant .. First Lieutenants. ifelson Flansburg ohuH. Weirick Llexander B. Hanna Second Lieutenants. leorge Welch. _ _ Mustered out January 4, 1865 Mustered out July 7, '65 Resigned August 31 , 1862 ohnH. Weirick... Villiam Gale Promoted Villiam Death Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Serg't. ENLISTED MEN OF COMPANY H. NAME AND RANK. RESIDENCE. Date of enlistment Date of muster Remarks. First Sergeant. ames S. Haona Sergernts. )el08 W. Nevins larrison Reed Villiam Leath.. rrederick G. Miles Corporals. llexander Hanna Id ward Cochran Villiam H. H. Sterling ohn H. Weirick iphraim Dunne Villiam Gale lenry McOabe imos Velsor.. Privates. lUnis, John Lndrews, Henry G terlenmeier, Christogt irown, John trown, Harry. . . toyd, Henry H loyd, John F.. turns, John tenoett, Phineaa E.shop, Albert M. . i — loswell, Biel tarker, Henry G ihapler, Joseph E kidding, Jasper C iahon. Homer lifford, William P tonant, Thomas N otteral, William H toon, Charles 'adley, Henry 'ell, Levi irnest, Daniel 'ry, Abratn Cornwall . 1861. Sept. 18... 1861 Deo. 26.. Princeton Oct. 10... Lynn j Sept. 29. Galva 'Oct.l... Sept. 26. Cornwall .. Victoria ... Rochecter . Manlius ... Galva Princeton..Lynn Princeton . . Victoria .. Galva Lynn Galva Burns Princeton. Manlius .. Lynn Galva Victoria . . Princeton . Victoria — Camoridge. Roches ler ., Galva Lynn. Victoria Lynn Atkinson . . . Princeton. . Cornwall ... Dec. 26. Dec. 26. Dec 26. Dec. 26. Discharged March 11, 1862; wounds Discharged April 29, '62; disability.. Mustered out Dec 2S; 1864 Re-enlisted, as Veteran Sept. 16. Oct. 5 .. Oct 10.. Oct. 10.. Sept. 26. Oct. 10.. Sept. 24. Oct 10.. Dec 26. Dec. 26. Dec 26. Dec. 26. Dec 26. Dec. 26.. Dec. 26. Dec. 26. Oct 25.. Oct. 1... Oct 10.. Oct 5... Oct. 17.. Oct. 10 . Ojt. 10 . Oct. 10 . Sept. 29. Oct. 21 . Oct. 21 . Oct. 21 . Oct. 10 . Sept. 29.. Oct, 28 . Oct, 10 . Oct. 5 .. Oct. 15 ., Nov. 20. Oct.2 ... Oct. 10 . Oct. 10 . Sept. 21. Dec.Dec- Dec. DecDec.DecDec Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec, Deo.Dec.DecDec Dec,Dec,Dec,Dec, Dec, DecDec. Dec. Re-enlisted, as Veteran Killed at Corinth, Miss , Oct. 4, '62 . Mustered out Dec. 25, 1864 Promoted 2d Lieutenant Killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862 Promoted 2d Lieutenant. Re-enlisted, as Veteran Died at Mooterey. Tenn., May 26,'e2 Discharged Sept 8, 1862; disability Mustered out Dec. 25, 1864 Re-enlisted, as Veteran Died at home, July 27, 1862 Died April 6, 1862... Re-enlisted, as Veteran Discharged April 29, 1862; disability Deserted Dec, 7, 1861... Died near Savannah, Ga., Dec. 7, '64 Discharged April 29, 1862; disability Re-enlisted, as Veteran Died at home, July 6, 1862 Deserted Dec 7, 1861 Deserted June 8, 1862 Re-enlisted, as Veteran Discharged Feb. 1, 1862; minor Re-enlisted, as Veteran Discharged April 29, 1862; disability Deserted Aug. 1, 1862 Re-enlisted, as Veteran Discharged April 29, 1862 136 ROSTER OP PIPTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. Name and Bank. Besidence. Date of enlistment Date of muster. Remarks. Fitzgibbons, John Fowler, Raphael Fowler, Raphael S Princeton Galva Cornwall Galva Elba Oct. 10 Oct. 21 Oct. 15 Sept. 21 Oct. 15 Oct. 15 Oct. 20 Oct, 20 Oct, 10 Oct. 7 Sept. 11 Sept. 12. . . . Oct. 10 Oct. 2 Oct. 1 Oct.l6 Oct.2 Oct.7 Sepc. 26 Oct. 10 Sept. 28 Sept. 28 Sept. 13 Sept. 16 Sept 12 Oct. 10 Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 7 Oct. 2 ...:-. Sept. 24 Oct. 10, Sept. 29 Sept. 22 Oct. 15 Oct.7 Oct. 7 Sept. 29 Sept. 21 Oct. 10 Oct. 10 Oct.2 Oct. 7 Oct. 16 Oct. 2 1863 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 26, '61 . Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Deo. 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26..... Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Deo. 26 Dec 26 Dec 26. ... Dec. 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 Dec. 26 Dec '26.:... Dec 26 Dec 26 . . Re-enlisted, as Veteran Killed at Corinth, Oct. 3, 1862 Died at Paducah, Ky., April 6, '62... Garrety, Daniel'. .. Killed at Corinth, Oct. 3, 1862 Hanna, William Deserted July 1, 1862 Horsley, Thomas E Princeville ... Victoria Kewanee Princeton Kewanee Princeton Burns Galva Princeton Galva Mineral Lynn Discharged Sept. 8, 1662, wounds Helms, John P. H Jordan, Joseph E .,. Discharged May 16, 1862; disability.. Discharged April 5, 1862; disability.. Died at Shiloh, May 4, 1862 Johnson. Peter.. Re-enlisted, as Veteran Leeps, Charles II II II II Deserted Nov. 1, 1861 Meatman, Charles MoBride, Jame s E Miller, Charles Be-enlisted, aa Veteran Mustered out Dec. 25, 1864 Died July 11, 1862 Morris, Demetrius E McFarland, Jeremiah . . . McFarland, James lUapes, Franklin Bochester Burns, Kewanee Arlington Kewanee Center Burns Princeton Galva Victoria Princeton Galva Cornwall Mustered out Dec 25, 1864 Discharged June 30, 1862; disability Mustered out Dec 25 1864 Mustered out Dec 25 1864 Newman, Samuel A Discharged Aug. 26, 1862; dieability Pratt, Samuel A II It Pettee, John W tl II II II Robinson, Thomas Reed, Elias 0 Mustered out Dec. 25, 1864 Steinman, Jacob Slygh, Charles C Dec. 26 Dec 26 Re-enlisted, as Veteran Slygh, Henry S -^ Bochester Victoria I'. "11 Cornwall Princeton Galva .-II--" Rochester Princeton Galva Galva Princeton Dec 26 Deo 26 Dec. 26 Dec 26 Dec 'ii Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec. 26 1864. Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17.... J Re-enlisted, as Veteran... Discharged Nov. 15, 1862 Spalding, John A Wolever, Robert W Wood, George Mustered out Dec. 25, 1864 Discharged April 29, 1862; disability Deserted Dec. 16, 1862 Re-enlisted, as Veteran Discharged Aug. 21, 1862; disability Deserted Oct. 20, 1863 Pro. Serg,t Major, Sept. 1, '62. Re turned to Co.; re-enlisted as Vet. Deserted April 30, 1664 Wheeler, N. Smith Williams, Jesse White, Josiah G Walter, Allen S Youngl.urg, John B Veteran. ¦ Boyd, John F Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Serg't ;' 'I as Corp'l... Barker, Henry , .- Conant, Thomaa N Conn, Charles Galva Victoria Princeton flalva Piinceton Discharged June 27, 1864, for pro motion in U. 8. Colored Troops. Serg't. Killed, Resaca, May 17, '64 Fowls, Raphael II II Promoted Serg't, then 1st Lieut Victoria Harford, John Imas, Myron Dover Galva Princeton Galva Burns Dec. 27, '63 . Jan. 12, '64 . Dec 27, '63. Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Promoted Q. M. Sergeant Mustered out July 7, 1865, aa Corp'l " " as Serg't... Leath, James Leeps, Charles (1 (1 ROSTER OP PIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 137 Name and Rank. Date of enlistment. Date of muster. Leath, William . Galva . Miles, Frederick G - . McCab, Henry Mealmau, Charles... Mapes, Franklin Mostellerj Noah Morgan, Turner Powers, Johu F Pratt, Samuel A Rivers, Stephen Reed, Johu Rice, Fantelroy Slygh, HeuryS Stimmm, Jacob Williams Jesse Youngburg John E . Becruits. Archambeau, Balona .. Baker, George W _¦ Boggs, William Carver, William Camp, WiUiam Campbell, James Cleveland, Ensign Dimmick, George Edick, Alonzo jf Bngliuh, David Emery, Samuel W Foster, Letter Friend, William , Fraukelburger, John.. Goodspeed, Alviu H ... Humphrey, George W. Hannah, Robert J HarkiuH, Robert W Harford, Johu Imas, Myron. Jacobs, Albert Knox, Thomas Murray, Jonu Mapes, John Murray, Robert Mirdhall, Henry Morgan, Turner McKinney, James Mostoler, Noah , . _, O'Neal, Daniel Phillips, Calvin ._, Portet, William. Preble, William H Robiuson, John Rhodes, Albert E Searl, Albert Sherman, Edward. Seiferd, Levi M Simmous, Charles E Simmons, Charles W ._. Skinner, William Starboard, George W _ . . StevlQ, Anthony T Smith, Isaiah Sheares, John T Steinmann, John Turner, Albert W Thompson, Alfred P Galva .Lynn 'Galva Kewauee . Princeton. Chicago .. Princeton. Burns Galva Victoria ... Rochester . Atkinson - . Galva Dec.Dec.Dec.Dec. Mar.Feb. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.Dec. Dec. Dec. 27...- 27....27-...2, '64.. 3, '64.. 27, '63 27._„.27..-.27....27....27....27....27....27.... Jan. 17, '64 . Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17.... April 23... April 23 ... Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17-_.. Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17,... Jao. 17 Jan. 17.... Mustered out July 7, '65, as Ist Serg Com. 2d Lieut., but not mustered. Disch. for promotion, April 31, '64.. Died in Andersonville prison, Ga,.. Muttered ont July 7, 1865 aa Corp'l. " " as Corp'l.. Tr. Sig. C'ps. order Gen. McPherson Mustered out July 7, 1865 as Serg't.. Frankfort .. Lndiantown , Galva Ohio Town . Galva tJhicago Pi-incetDn. . . Galva Princeton...Atkinson ... Galva Center., Wheatland . Galva Princeton... Feb. 3, '65 .. Jan. 1, '64.. Feb. 15, '64 Jan. 4, '64.. Feb. 8, '64f|., Feb. 19, '64 . Jan. 1, '64.. Jan. 11, '62 . Mar. 1, '62.. Feb. 4, '62., Feb. 1, '64.. Feb. 1. '64.. Feb. 15, '64 . Jan, 20, '64.. iFeb. 1, '64 _. Jan. 10, '64.. Feb. 3, '62.. vug. al, '62. Feb. 6, '65 . Mar. 5, '64. Mar. 8 Mar. 5 Mar, 8 Feb 29,... Mar. 5 Promoted Sergeant Major. Mustered out July 7, 1865 . Oct. 12 . Galva Mineral Galva lndiantown. K«wanee ... Bureau Galva . Princeton... lndiantown. Chicago Galva Arispie.. :.-- (iidiantown. Tiskilwa Galva , ihicago IndiaLtown . Galva lndiantown.. Galva Chicago Princeton. Atkinson . Arispie . . ^ Center Mar. 8. Mar. 8. Mar. 8. Mar. 5.. Mar. 5. Mar. 5. Discharged Aug. 22, 1862; disability Mustered out July 7, 1865 _ ¦Ian. 12, '62 . Jan. 21, '64,. Feb, 6, '64... Jan. 4, '64.,. Feb. 22, '64 . Jan. 20, '64 . .Mustered out July 16, 1865 Died at Wyanet, III., Sept. 4, 1864 . Mustered out July 7, 1865 Died July 16, 1862 Died at Corinth, Nov. 1, 1862. Re-enlisted, as Veteran Mar. Mar, Mar.Mar. Mar. Mustered out July 7, 1865., as Serg't. Feb. 3, '62.. Feb. 3, '62 .. Mar. 1, '62.. Jan. 4, '64 .. Jan. 4, '6t .. Feb. 21, '65 . Jan. 11, '62 . Jan. 1, '64.. Jan. 11, '64 . Jan. 1, "64. __ Feb 8, '64 ._ Feb. 6, '64 .. Jan. 3, '64 .. Feb. 1, '64.. Jan. 3, '64... Feb. 13, '64 . Feb. 1, '64._ Feb. 6, '64 .. Mar. 1. '62.. Sept. 25, '61. Jan. 11, '64 . Jan. 20, '64 . Mar,Mar.Feb. 5 5 21, '65 , Deserted March 5, 1865 Re-enli^ted, as Veteran Died at Paducah, Ky., March 14,'62 Re-enlisted, aa Veteran. Mastered out July 7, 1865 ._ Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar.Mar.Mar.Mar, Mar. Mar; Mar. Mar, 5, '64.. 5 5 Mustered out July 7, I860 . Died March 30, 1864.. Mustered out July 7, 1865 . Mustered out July 7, 1865 . Mar. Mar. 6, '64. 5 Mustered out July 11, 1865 Died at Bome, Ga., Oct. 20, 1864 ¦ Discharged Ang. 26, 1862; disability Died July 20, 1862 Mustered out July 7, 1865 Transferred to Co. K. _ 138 ROSTER OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 2^ame and Rank. Residence. Date of enlistment. Date of muater. Bemarks. Veitch, John Vf 'Warrillon, Isaac Wilson, Chalkley. Walters, Weirick .. Walker, John 0 Whltmarsh, Horace E. Warrington, Nelson .. - lndiantown...Galva Princeton Chicago State of Mich Princeton Drafted and Substitute Recruits. Bacon, Theodore H Cook, Carrol! ... Davidson, William Dorman, Dolan Ford, Thomas Gage, Joseph Griffin, Thomas Greenfrett, Edward Heil, Heroian Halpin, James Hock, Jasper liensing, Edward Haggard, Johu Kelley. Patrick King. Louis Lawton, William.. Painter, Christopher Redick, Alexander Rohinbon, Thomas J Sheffer, George... Wilkinson, "William Under Cooks of A. D. Pryor, Marsh Jan. 3, '64 .. Feb. 26, '64 . Sept. 16, '64. Feb. 26; '64 . Feb. 2, '62.. Mar. 1, '62.. Mar. 1, '62.- 1864 Dec. 14.. Sept. 26-. Sept. 30- . Nov. 2 Oct. 14..- Oct. 12... Oct. 26... Dec. 9-.. Dec. 12.. Dec. 14.. Nov. 23.- Oot.'18 .. Oct. 24 .. Sept. 20.. Dec. 15.. Dtc. 14. De.-. 10.. Dec 12.. Dec. 15.. Mar. 6, '64.. Mar. 8, '64.. Oct. 1'2,'64.. Feb. 29, '64 . 1864 Dec. 14.. Sept. 26.. Sept. 3U.. Nov. 4... Oct. 14... Oct. 12... Oct 26.-. Dec. 9.-- Dec. 14-. Dec. 14-. Died, Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 1, 1866 Died at Pnlaski, Tenn., Aug. 29, '64 Mustered out June 2, 1865 Mustered out July 7, 1865 Discharged June 16, 1862; disability Discharged June 2, 1862; disability . Discharged Sept. 16, 1862; disability Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1865 . . . Wub. Musteredout June 23, 1866-. Mustered out June 23, 1866 Sub. Mustered out July 7, 1^65 — Absent, sick at muster-out of Keg't, Deserted Jan. 8, 1865 - Nov. 23. Oct. 18.. Oct. 24 .. Sept. 20 . Dec. 15.. Deo. 14.. liec. 10-. Dec. 13-. Dec. 15-. Polk CO , Ga .- Jan. 4 July 29 Deserted Sept. 5, 1864 Sub. Deserted Jan. 8, 1865. Deserted Jan. 8, 1865. Mustered out July 7, 1865. Mustered out June 23, 1865 Mustered out July 7, 1865 -.- Subt Mustered out July 7, 1865 ... Deserted June 25, 1865 Sub. Absent, sick at M. 0. of Eeg't Mustered out July 7, 1865 LINE OFFIOEES OOMPANY I. NAME ANn BANK. DATE OF RANK. DATE OF MUSTER. Captains Benjamin H. Chadburn Charles Rattery Edward D. Haggard First Lieutenants. Theodore M, Doggett... Frank W. Cutler Edward D. Haggard - . . Martin Hoagland Second Lieutenants. William S. Hendricks . Edward D. Haggard--. John Y. Parvin Chicago ... Princeton.. Plymouth . Chicago Milwaukee, W, Plymouth . Randolph-. Randolph..Plymouth . Randolph. Dec. 26. '61. Sept. 2, '62.. July, 1, '65.. Dec. 26, '61 April 10, '62. July 12, '64 July 1, '66-. Dec. 26, '61 Feb. 13, '63 July 8, '65- Dec. 26, '61 . Sept. 2, '62-. Not muster'd Dec. 26, '61. Julyl, '62 Nov. 15, '64. Not muster'd Dec 26, '61 April 8, '63. Not muster'd Resigned September 2, 1862 Promoted Major M. 0. as 1st Lieut. July 7, 1865 Killed at battle of Shilo h Besigned July 12, 1864 Promoted Mustered out July 7, 1865, as Serg't. Resigned February 13, 1863 Promoted Mustered out July t, 1865, as Serg't. ENLISTED MEN OF COMPANY I. NAME AND BANK. RESIDENCE. Date of enlistment Date of muster Remarks. First Sergeant. Charles Battery Princeton 1861. Sept. 24 1861 Dec. 26 Promoted Captain ROSTER OP FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 139 Name and Bank. Residence. Date of enlistment Date of muster. SergeiTita. Edward D. Haggard- William N. Eaton... Terrence Haruey John T. Parvin 1861 1861 Dec. 2. Dec. 26.. Oct. 12 iDoc. 26.. Oct. 16 iDec. 26-- Bardolph Dec. 2 Dec. 26-- Plymouth Chicago Cknporals. James W. Madison Plymouth Wllmer Tuttle Nepensfein, Wis Martin Holland Bardolph Emery 0. Thompson St. Marie, Wis Truman Hart... Sandwich Charles Harris |Mendota William Dunlap. . - LaSalle Norman Whiting Grandville' Musicians. George F. Walker. George Madison — Priv lies. Anderson, Elijah E Bird, Robert -- Brown, William P Casper, C Collins, William. - - . Cesna, Samuel Doiiglas, Edward A Dillon, William- --. Darrel, Henry Deut, John B Ely, Alanson --. Evans, William Felper, John Fleet. Willey Fitzgerald, James Fuller, Daniel Gorton, Horace Gaynor, Timothy Heale y, James . - . Hanna, William Hatch, Henry Heckithorn, John Hendrickson, Mathias M. Hough, Alanson J Hamilton, John W Hamilton, Thomas J Hackett, Patrick Hanks, George J'ihnson, Lvman B. .Tohujon, Francis M .Tones; Thomas Katens, James Knox, John H - -. Lynch, Austin B Martin, John Mozingo, Louis Marsh, BdwardL McCord, William . - Moore, Daniel Matheny, David D Nolan, Siiuon Ostrand, John..... O'Bourke, Richard O'Brien, Patrick ..- O'Brien, William Pratt, Luther Dec. 2.. Nov. 18. Dec. 5.. Nov. 16- Oct.l6..Oct.7...Dec 1. Dec, Dec.Deo.Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Nov. 5 Dec. Piano Oct. 16 . Plymouth Dec. 2-. Bardolph . Chicago -- Golmir ... LaSalle Burlington, lo Piano L.V}urtland Rushford, Wis. Wawkaw, Wis. Berlin, Wis... Nepenskin,WisPlauo Uonmouth . Chicago Burlington, Io Omro, Wis.. Chicago Piano Canton Plymouth . PackwaukeelWPlymouth . Henry Colmar Nepenaink,Wis Grandville Chicago Princeton Plymouth Chicago Burlington, Io Nepenskin,Wi8Bardolph Plymouth Cass Burlington, Io LaSalle Chicago . Dec. 2... Nov. 5 . . . Dec. 16-. Oct. 28... Nov. 19-. Nov. 29-. Nov. 6... Dec. 15-. Nov. 25-. Dec. 2.-. Dec. 12-. Dec. 14-. Oct. 16 - . Dec. 16-. Oct. 21 . Nov. 29.. Dec. 14-. Nov, 12.. Oct. 16 - Nov. 2.- Oct. 1--.. Dec. 16,. Dec. 2... Nov. 2t. Dec. 17. Dec. 17. Oct. 27 .. Dec. 16. Oct. 29.. Oct. 29... Nov. 5... Dec. 12. Oct. 22 .. Dec. 2.- Dec 15- Dec. 17.. pct. 26 - Dec. 5... Dec. 16-. Dec. 12.. Nov. 26.. Nov. 27-. Nov. 27.. Nov. 1-.. Nov. 10.. Oct. 9--.. Dec. Dec- Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.Dec. Dec.Dec. Dec.Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.Dec Dec. Dec Dec.Dec Dec. Dec. Dec. Deo Deo. Oec. Dec. Deo. Dec. Deo. Dec.Dec.Deo.Deo.Deo.Dec.Dec.Deo.Dec. Promoted 2d Lieutenant- Deserted Aug. 18, 1861.-- Be-eulisted. as Veteran. Discharged June 30, 1862'. Re-enlisted, aa Veteran Discharged April 28, 1862.. . Discharged July 11, 1862 .- . Re-enlisted, as Veteran.- -, Discharged March 21, 1864- Be-enlisted, as Veteran.. . Re enlisted, as Veteran Promoted Principal Musician, 56tli III. Inf., Aug. 24, 1862. Re-enlisted, as Veteran Died at Colmar, 111 Deserted Jan. 1, 1862 Mustered out Dec. 25, 1864- . Deserted Jan. 1 , 1862 Discharged March 27, 1862- , Discharged July 10, 1862 .. Re-enlisted, as Veteran - Deserted Aug. 18, 1862. . Discharged July 5. 1862; wounds . Deserted Jan. 1, 1862 Deserted Aug. 18, 1862... Deserted Feb. 6, 1862... Re-enlisted, as Veteran. Discharged Feb. 8, 1864; disability.. Killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862 Discharged Segt. 9, 1862 Re-enlisted, as Veteran . Dibcharged June 15, 1862 Discharged; wounds Died at Corinth, Dec 24, 1862 Deserted Aug. 18,1861 Deserteu Aug. 28, 1861 .-. Discharged July 11, 1862- . - - . Re-enlisted, as Veteran Discharged Aug. 18, 1862; wounds.. Re-enlisted, as Veteran Deserted Jan. 30, 1862 . Deserted at Chicago Deserted Aug. 18, 1862. Discharged Sept. 9, 1862 Discharged June 24, 1862 Died, Mound City, April 7, '62: w'd's Deserted Jan. 1, 1862 _ Died at Shiloh, April 7, 1862; w'd's . 140 ROSTER OF FIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS, NAME AND BANK. BESIDENCE. Date of enlistment Date of muater ParkersoD, William J . Prior, Marion F. , Pelly, David Perkins, Warren Babbitt, Robert Riverg, Abraham Began, John Rafferty, Michael Ross, Henry H.. Boberta, Lyman Sill, James .. Stark, Bobert F Stiles, George B Smith, Richard L Smith, Henry., Segar, Andrew Thomas, Edward Thomas, John F Vassar, Guy John Wagner, William Wheeler, Charles Wages, Charles H Wages, Alfred Way, Francii M. York, John Veterajis. Anderson, Elijah C Shevall, August Dent, John B Elder, Samuel D Edward, Thomas Gillenwaters, Lewis . Healy, James Hogland, Martin Oquawka Canton Bardolph Ofahkosh, Wis. Bardolph Grandville Chicago Plymouth St. Marie, Wis. Grandville Plymouth PackwaukeeWBardolph .. Plymouth . Dover Chicago Plymouth . Piano Monmouth . Canton St Mary's Oshkosh, Wis. Bardolph...Lewiston ... Piano Galatin Chicago St. Mary's . _ Piano bardolph ... Harris, Charles Hatch, Heory.. Hanna, William Hamilton, Johu W ... Katens, James Martin, John Patterson, Jam es Babbitt, Robert Bivers, Abraham Bafferty, Michael Buly, i>avid Stark, Robert H Smith, Henry Tarvin or Parvin, John T Thomas, John F -. Wages, Charles H - Wages, Alfred Whiting, Norman. Walker, George F. Wright, Albert B.. Lynch, Austin B.. Mendota. . Piano .... Plymouth . Chicago ... St. Mary's . . . Bardolpb Grandville Chicago Cuba Plymouth Bardolph Plymouth Canton Grandville Plymouth Chicago Becruits. Boman, George — Boman, Isaac Bickford, James C. Boyle, Michael Brigham, Tyler — Barnes, James Collins, Michael Plymouth . Chicago ... Busbford, Wis. St. Mary's Dec 17 Dec. 26, '61 . Dec. 16 Dec. 26 Dec. 2 Dec. 26 Dec. 14, Dec. 26 Dec. 2 Dec. 26 Nov. 12 Deo. 26 Nov. 5 Dec. 26 Nov. 19 Dec. 26 Dec. 2 Dec. 26 Nov. 19 Dec. 26 Nov. 12 Deo. 26 Dec. 2 Dec. 26 Nov. 21 Dec. 26 Deo. 6 Dec. 26 Dec. 16 Dec. 26 Oct. 16 Dec. 26 Nov. 29 Deo. 26 : Deo. 16 Dec. 26 Oct. 16 Dec. 26 Oct. 16 Dec. 26 Dec. 16 Deo. 26 Dec. 16 Dec. 26 Deo. 16 Dec. 26 Deo. 14 Deo. 26 Dec 14-... Dec. 26 1863 1864 Dec. 27 Jan. 17 Dec. 27 Jan. 17, .... Dec. 27 Jan- 17, --.. Deo. 27 Jan. 17 Dec. 27 Jan. 17 Feb. 1, '64 .. April 23--. Dec. 27, '63 . Jan. 17 Dec. 27 Jan. 17 Dec. 27 Jan. 17 Dec. 27 Jan. 17 Dec. 271. ... Jan. 17 Dec. 27 Jan. 17 Dec. 27 Jan. 17 Dec. 27 Jan. 17 Jan. 22, '64-- April 23 Dec. 27, '63 . Jan. 17 Dec. 27 Jan. 17 Deo. 27 Jan. 17 Dec. 27 Jan, 17 Dec. 27..... Jan. 17 Deo. 27 Jan. 17 Dec. 27 Jan. 17 Dec. 27 Jan. 17, Dec. 27 Jan.17, Dec. 27 Jan. 17, Dec. 27 Jan.17, Dec. 27 Jan. 17 July 21, '64'. July 89 Dec. 27, '63. Jan. 17 Feb. 18, '64 . Mar. 8 ffeb. 18, '64 - Mar. 8 ITeb. 18, '64 . Mar. 8 Mar. 6, '64.. Mar. 8 Dec. 29, '61 . Jan, 1, '62.. Discharged Feb. 3, 1864; disability. Deserted Aug. 18,1864 -- Mustered out July 7, 1865; as Corp'l " "' as Serg't.. Deserted Aug. IS, 1862 Mustered out Dec. 25, 1864. Deserted Aug. 18, 1862.. Be-enlisted, as Veteran. Killed in battle of Shiloh Re-enlisted, as Veteran Discharged April 28, 1862-- Died at Corinth,-Nov. 3, 1862 -. Died at Monterey, Tenn., May 29,'62 Re-enlisted, as Veteran. Diaharged Sept. 9, 1862 Re-enlisted, aa Veteran. Discharged May 6, 1862. Ke-enlisted, as Veterau. DifCharged Dec. 30, 1861 Killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862. Deserted Feb. 6, 1862 Be-enlisted, as Veteran Mustered out July 7, 1865; aa Sergt. Com. 1st Lt. but not mustered. Mustered out July 7, 1865. - Deserted May 19, 1864 Mustered out July 7, 1865 " as Serg't.. as Serg't.. Died, Washington City, June 6, '65. Mustered out July 7, 1865 Captured in S. Carolina Feb. 22, '65 Mustered out July 7, 1865 " " as Serg't.. Com. 2d Lt, but not mustered. Mustered out July 7, 1865 ' " as Corp'l. . Trans, to Signal Corps, July 11, '64. Promoted Principal Musician Mustered out June 2, 1865 ..; Mustered out July 7, 1866, as Corp'l Mustered out July 7, 1865 ._ Deserted May 29, 1862 Died at Pittsburg, Tenn , Dec. 19,'62 Trans, to V. B. C, Ang. 4, 1864 ROSTER OF PIFTY-SEVENTH ILLINOIS. 141 Name and Rank. Date of enlistment. Date of muster. Remarks. Clair, Elvjah Cox, Dallaa Colbeck, Bernard Downey, James Dugan, James Everist, Andrew Elder, Samuel D Greechen, Henry R . G-irvin, Edwin L Gillenwatt-rs, Lewis . Heiustreet, William . Drafted amd Substitute Reeruite. Avery, Thomas D Beshears, Washington,. - ' Comer, Frederick Calhoun, Noah W Daniels. .Tames W Honeer, Henry Howard, James Hutchinson, Joseph JohnB:;n, Albert Jones, Henr,- C Jarvis, Lubin L. D King, James Kelley, Barney Kruzzett, John Mason, Theodore McDonald, Dennis Munson, Elias J Millhorn John -_ Pitohford, Ja'ues R Purdy, 'Charles.- Strout, Samuel-- Smith, James H. Tatman, Eli Wilson, James F Wingardner, John J Wasserzieher, Otto Young, Frederick M Under Coohs of A. D. Clay, Andrew Jackson, Andrew Prior, Middleton Plymouth . Ghicago ... Bardolph . . St. Mary's . Plymouth . Jan.Jan.Feb.Jan.Jan. Feb. 1, '62 - 1, '62 - 19, '64 30, '63 1, '62 . 24, '64 Mar. 8, '64. Head, Richard R Hoagland, Okey M Jacob, Benjamin F . . . Kington, Edward F . . Kuntz, Albert Lawrence, William T Long, Phillip Morgan, William Mdtheeny, David Mikesell, Henry McBrlde, Samuel S Patterson, Bartoe Patterson. James Rowley, DavidJ Semm,