Category: History - American
_Cause of the Rebellion--Measures taken by the leaders to deceive the masses--James Buchanan--Lincoln's journey to Washington, and entering upon his duties--Call for 75,000 Volunteers--Organization of 9th Ill.--Roster of officers--Six Regiments organized in Illinois--Nature of...
_Regiment mounted--Scout to Tuscumbia, with its five engagements--Scout to Florence, with two engagements--Move camp to Pocahontas--Scout to New Albany, destroying the town--Mud...
7. CHAPTER VII.As stated in the preceding chapter, there had been much said about our Regiment leaving camp and being thrown out into an active campaign; that that excitement had passed away,...
5. CHAPTER V._Rebels prepare to attack Corinth--Order of battle--Result of the attack on the 3d of October--New line of battle at "White House"--Line at "Battery Robinett"--Slaughter on the...
4. CHAPTER IV.Having ascended the Cumberland River, and ascertained that the enemy had evacuated all the prominent points on it, Gen. Grant now marshals his forces for a trip up the Tennessee...
3. CHAPTER III.At the opening of the year 1862, it was becoming evident that to crush the "hideous monster" rebellion, would require a great effort on the part of the government. While our arm...
1. CHAPTER I._Cause of the Rebellion--Measures taken by the leaders to deceive the masses--James Buchanan--Lincoln's journey to Washington, and entering upon his duties--Call for 75,000 Volu...
2. CHAPTER II.As will be seen from the preceding chapter, the 9th Ill. Inft. was mustered out of the service on the 25th of July, 1861, and an order dispatched from Gen. Scott granting permis...