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FREMONT'S ADMINISTRATION.

Illinois Troops in the West-Situation of Missouri-St. Louis and Lyon-Attack

on Booneville-Carthage-Arrival of Fremont-"Western Department"—A

Critical Time-Southeastern Missouri-Reynold's Pronunciamento-Governor

Jackson's Proclamation-Wilson's Creek-Death of Lyon-Prentiss to Fre-

mont-Fremont's Statement-Plan of His Campaign-His Celebrated Order—

Lexington-Col. Mulligan's force-The Assailants-Estvan's Testimonial-In-

dignation-Colfax and Fremont-Retreat of Price-Crossing the Osage-Fre-

mont's March-Zagonyi's Charge-Price at Pineville-Removal of Fremont-

Hunter's Retreat-Its Adverse Consequences-fight at Monroe-Gen. Hurl-

but's Order-Gen. Pope's Order-Battle of Charleston-Fremont's Report-

Col. Dougherty-The March-Charge-Its Results-Killed and Wounded—

Battle of Fredericktown-Col. Plummer and his Command-The Engagement—

The Lieutenant-General-Birth-At West Point-His Academic Course-Grad-

uation-His Class-Mates-Brevet 2d Lieutenant-To Mexican Border-Full

Commission as 2d Lieutenant-Palo Alto-Reseca de la Palma-Along the Rio

Grande-Monterey-Molino del Rey-Promoted-Brevet Declined-Chepul-

tepec-Noticed in Reports-Captain's Brevet-Full Commission as 1st Lieu-

tenant-To Oregon-Commissioned Captain-Resignation-St. Louis-Ga-

lena-Conversation with Rev. Dr. Vincent-Governor Yates' Account-In

Command at Mexico-At Cairo-Seizes Paducah and Smithland-The Battle

of Belmont-Loss-Fouke and Wright-Illinois Regiments-Gunboats-Hal-

leck-Grant's District-New Campaign-Major-General-Promotion-Ele-

ments of Success..

Reconnoissance-Preparations-Battle of Milford—Mt. Zion-Silver Creek—

Columbus-Grant's Brigading Order-Other Forces-Fort Henry-Gunboats-

Land Forces-Tennessee Mud-Instructions--The Bombardment-The White

Flag-The Surrender-Tighlman and Foote-The Commodore in the Pulpit-

Escape of the Camp-Rebels-Iron-clads-Muster of Forces for Donelson-

Defenses-Rebel Commanders-Waiting for the Transports-The Gun-

boats-They Retire-Grimes on Admiral Foote-Siege-A Sortie-A

Terrible Contest-Gen. Smith's Charge-White Flag-Floyd and Pillow-

Correspondence-Unconditional Surrender-The Victory-Its Results-Stan-

ton's Letter-Grant's Report-The Tides of War-Kentucky-McGoffin-Bet-

ter and Truer Men-The Legislature-Gen. Anderson-Buckner's Attempt to

Seize Louisville-Gen. Roseau-Hegira-The Situation-Gen. Anderson Re-

tires "Crazy Sherman"-A "Bogus Convention"-" Council of Ten"-

Broad Face-A "Strong Ass"-Gen. Buell-Divisions-The Second-The

Third-Rowlett's Station-Mill Springs-Defeat of Marshall-Mitchell's March

on Bowling Green-Crossing Barren River-Occupation-On to Nashville-

Its Occupancy-A Rebel Account-Mitchell's and Buell's Forces..... . . . . . .

ISLAND NO. 10: PEA RIDGE.

Federal Strategy-Results-Columbus-Halleck's Dispatch-Gunboats-"That

Flag"-Rebel Strength-Gen. Pope-A Cavalry Skirmish-Capture of New

Madrid-Morgan's Gallant Brigade-Evacuation-Pope's Dispatch-"Island

No. 10"-Naval Bombardment-Buford's Dash on Union City-Col. Roberts'

Daring Exploit-Running Batteries-The Surrender-General Presentment—

Gen. Pope's Command-Battle of Pea Ridge-Incidents-Major-General Cur-

tis-Brigadier-General Eugene A. Carr-General Julius White-Col. Greu-

sel-Col. Post...

PITTSBURG LANDING-SHILOH.

General Statements-Illinois Interest in the Battle-The New Rebel Line-

Union Line-Force at Corinth-Galaxy of Generals-Change of Plan-Savan-

nah—Pittsburg Landing-The Fight Begun-Disposition of our Forces-Gen.

Johnston's Address-Rebel Corps-Skirmish of April 2d-Rebel Design-

Rebel Order of Battle-Sunday at half-past five-Rebel Mistake-Terrible

Charge-Prentiss', Sherman's, McClernand's and Wallace's Divisions—Grant

as to a Surprise-Wallace and Hurlbut-Wallace Falls-Disaster-A Lull—

Lew. Wallace and Buell-Webster's Guns-Another Conflict-The Enemy

Stayed-Sunday Night-Beauregard's Report-Monday Morning-Union Or-

der of Battle-The Fight Opens-Nelson's Advance-Terrill's Battery-Ori-

ginal Ground Recovered-Battle Ended-Whose the Victory?-A Mourning

State-Relief The Governor-Sanitary Stores-Grant's Official Report—

Prentiss' Report-Letter from Gen. Sherman.

PERSONAL AND INCIDENT.

Brigadier-General W. H. L. Wallace-Major-General Benjamin F. Prentiss-

Brigadier-General Brayman-Brigadier-General D. Stewart-Major-General

S. A. Hurlbut-Lieut.-Colonel Ellis-Colonel Raith-Major Goddard-Major

Eaton-Major Page-Notices of wounded Officers in Official Reports-The

Batteries-The Scout Carson-Our Wounded-Illinois and the Battle of

CORINTH CAMPAIGNS.

Reconnoissance of the Corinth Road-The Movement on Purdy-The Battles at

Farmington-Evacuation of Corinth and its Occupation by the Union Forces-

Changes in the Army-Battle of Iuka-The Rebel Defeat at Corinth-Battles

of the Hatchie..

REGIMENTAL SKETCHES.

The Thirteenth Infantry-First Organized for Three Years-Early Services-

Battles-Marches-Officers-Colonel Wyman-Chaplain Needham-2d Cav-

alry-Scattered-Donelson-Marches and Battles-Officers-Colonel Mudd-

The 22d Infantry-Charleston-Belmont-Shiloh-New Madrid-Marches-

Engagements-Col. Dougherty-Lieut.-Colonel Swanwick-Major Johnson-

The Fortieth-Enlistment-At Paducah-At Shiloh-Corinth-Marches-

Officers-Forty-eighth Infantry-Organization-Donelson-Major Stephen-

son- -Mission Ridge-Knoxville-Re-enlisted-Col. Greathouse...

MITCHELL'S CAMPAIGNS.

History of General Mitchell's Campaign-The March upon Huntsville-Splendid

March of General Turchin's Brigade-Illinois in the Advance-Surprise and

Capture of Huntsville-General Turchin's Occupation of Tuscumbia-His

Retrograde Movement-Occupation of Athens Refutation of Malicious

Charges-The Battle of Bridgeport-Complete Surprise and Route of the

Rebels-Close of the Campaign-Gen. Negley's Expedition-Illinois Again

in the Advance-The Shelling of Chattanooga-Life and Character of Gen.

CONTENTS.

BUELL'S CAMPAIGN.

Gen. Buell's Campaign-Capture of the Union Garrison at Munfordsville-The

Battle of Bolivar, Tenn-Splendid Charge of the Second Illinois Cavalry-

Death of the Gallant Hero, Lieut.-Col. Hogg-The Last words of a Brave

Man-"For God's Sake, Don't Order Me Back "-The Battle of Perryville-

How Illinois Was Represented-Magnificent Charge of Colonel Carlin's Brig-

ade-The Heroes of Pea Ridge in Their Glory-The Illinois Regiments En-

gaged-Closing Scenes of the Campaign-Buell Superseded.

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Gen. Buell Superseded by Gen. Rosecrans-Reorganization of the Army-The

March on Murfreesboro-The Battle of Stone River-Three Days' Fighting-

Plan and Details of the Battle-The 89th Illinois Fighting Against Fate-

Gallantry of Gen. Kirk's Old Regiment-Wounding of Gen. Kirk-The Rebel

Attack on Our Left-Gen. Negley Comes Up-Illinois to the Rescue-“Who

Will Save the Left?" "The 19th Illinois, Sir"-Magnificent and Daring

Charge of the 19th-Complete Rout of the Rebel Right-Capture of a Bat-

tery-The Chicago Board of Trade Battery-Casualties, &c.

GRIERSON'S RAID.

Col. Grierson's Raid-Organization of the Expedition and its Character-Col.

Hatch Leaves the Force-Illinois Alone in the Field-On for Baton Rouge-

Daring Expedition of Capt. Forbes-Three Thousand Rebels Surrender to

Thirty-five Union Troopers-The Crisis at Pearl River Bridge-Saving the

Bridge-A Perilous Moment-Capture of Hazlehurst-How they Crossed

the Pearl River-Capture of Brookhaven-Destroying Railroads and Tele-

graphs-In the Swamps and in Ambush-Capture of Stuart's Cavalry-En-

tering Baton Rouge-Rejoicings and Ovations....

Life and Character of Gen. Kirk-His Law Studies-Entrance Upon the Mili-

tary Stage-On the Military Board of Examiners-Wounded at Shiloh-Trib-

utes of Gen. McCook and Buell-In Command at Louisville-Wounded at

Stone River-His Death-Character of Gen. Kirk-Col. Von Trebra-Sketch

of His Life-Col. Sheridan P. Read-Killed at Stone River-Col. George W.

Roberts-His Important Services-Fell with His Face to the Foe-Colonel

Joseph R. Scott-The Nationol Cadets-His Military Knowledge-Organiza-

tion of the 19th-The Left Was Saved, but Scott Was Lost....

The Thirty-fourth and its Officers-The Seventy-ninth-The Tenth Cavalry and

its Officers-The Seventy-fourth-The Seventy-fifth-The Twenty-sixth-The

Sixtieth-Brydges' Battery...

The Vicksburg Campaign-Original Plan of Gen. Grant's Movement—His Ad-

vance on Holly Springs-The Battle Near Coffeeville-Gallantry of Colonels

Dickey and Lee's Cavalry-A Retrograde Movement-Col. Dickey's Expedi-

tion-His Escape from VanDorn's Cavalry-Rebel Raids upon Grant's Commu-

nications-The Disgraceful Surrender of Holly Springs-Repulse of the Reb-

els at Davis' Mills-Forrest's Raid on Humboldt and Trenton-The Battle of

Parker's Cross Roads-Gallantry of the First Brigade-A Crisis in the Battle

Its rescue by the Second Brigade-Gens. I. N. Haynie and Sullivan to the

Rescue The Rebels Defeated-Grant Falls back to Holly Springs...

GEN. SHERMAN'S VICKSBURG CAMPAIGN.

Gen. Sherman's Vicksburg Campaign-The Connection of Gen. McClernand

with It-Organization of the Expedition-McClernand's Correspondence with

the Secretary of War-Letter from the President-Correspondence with Gen.

Halleck and Gen. Grant-Gen. McClernand Assigned to a Corps after the

Movement of the Expedition-His Voyage Down the River-Assigned to Com-

mand the Forces-Letters from Gen. Grant-Gen. Sherman's Failure on the

Chickasaw Bayou-Details of the Three Days' Battle-Death of General Wy-

man-Return of the Forces-Gen. McClernand Assumes Command... ......435

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