Iowa Infantry 6th Regt. 1861-1865


6th Iowa Vol. Infantry
Arranged by Companies
Name and P.O. Addresses
All surving comrades so far as known
Done at Osceola Iowa, Aug. A.D. 1888 Des Moines, Iowa
Advocate Publishing Co. (1888)
F.M. Kyte, President John H. Jamison, Secretary


Regimental Staff

Colonel-John M. Corse ~Boston Mass.
John Adair McDowell (Died 1887)~ Chicgo, Ill.
Surgeon-Norman M. Smith ~Monticello, Iowa
Major-D.J. McCoy~ Zero, Iowa
Colonel-A.J.Miller ~Oxford, Iowa


REGIMENTAL BAND

John B. Thompson~Osceola, Iowa
Aaron S. Johnson~Osceola, Iowa
Edward Pipe~St. Louis, Mo. 2426 Garrison Avenue
Syd Gates~St. Louis, Mo Olympia Theatre
William Matthews~St. Louis, Mo. Olympia Theatre
Henry Monroe~Peoria, Ill. (little drummer boy)
Davis Silversmith~Kansas City, Mo. 549 Delaware St.
Richard Madden, Musical Director~Chicago, Ill. Chicago Opera House
William Madden~Unknown


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ROSTER BY COMPANIES

A.

Alexander, Alf.P. Marion, Iowa
Brown, John B Kennesaw, Neb.
Barkley, Ed C. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Bixby, Emery J Preston Pratt Co., Neb.
Black, John C.Urbana. Iowa
Carnagy, John Marion, Iowa
Clark, Edwin E. Pottsville, Allamakee Co., Iowa
Clark, Harrison Harper, Harper, Co., Kas.
Corbley, Jacob J. Spring Mill. Tenn.
ChandlerCharles Hiawatha, Kas.
Freeman, Jeremiah Plankington, Dak.
Golding, Charles P.? Capt Newton, Iowa
Gray. George A Miller Hand Co., Dak.
Gibson, James W 171 South Water St , Chicago, Ill.
Grandy. John Troy Mills, Iowa
Gray, Hose A. W. Capt. (Died April, 25, 1885) Sutton, Neb.
Harbison, Wm. M Marion, Iowa
Huston, C.A. Wanbeck, Iowa
Hein, Zachariah Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Harris, Henry A Marion, Iowa
Harris, Richard D Montour, Tama, Co., Iowa
Holmes, G.W.Capt Tabreeze, Persia
Harlan, Capt Unknown
Ingram, A. L.(in Soldiers Home, Leavenworth, Kas.August 1888)Perry ville, Brown Co., Kas.
Kemple, James Marysville, Neb.
Kinley, Daniel R Marion, Iowa
Louther, William Carroll, Iowa
Mitchell, J.K. Waseca, Minn.
McDonald. John Burdensville. Cawlev Co., Kas.
Munks. E May Mayview, Kas.
Hedge, F. M Grinnell, Iowa
Johnson, A.J. Lenox, Iowa
Ketchum, Alonzo Otterboro, Thomas Co., Kas.
Keplinger, A. Colby, Thomas Co., Kas.
Landers, Joseph R. Chariton, Iowa
Laughlin, James M Butler. Bates Co., Mo.
Musselman, Samuel G. Osceola, Iowa
Myers, Dennis Chariton, Iowa
Myers, James Chariton, Iowa
Monaham. Wm. (in Soldiers' Home, Leavenworth, Kas. August, 1888)Leavenworth. Kas.
Milliner, John A Indianapolis, Ind.
Mendell, Valentine Albia, Iowa
Plymate, J.K. Meade, Neb.
Phillips, Lewis Atchison, Kas.
Rolph, John Russell, lowa
Rarick O.S. Arkansas City, Kas.
Roberts, John M Perry, Iowa
Sigler, David S. Corning, Iowa
Smith, J. R. Martinstown, Mo.
Sharp, John Plattsmouth, Neb.
Scott, G.W.(Died, May, 1858) Harlan, Kas.
Thomas, Ed Woodland, Sheman Co., Kas.
Thomas, John O. Osceola, Iowa
Vanscoy, Aaron (Died of Yellow Fever Sept.15, 1888) McClenny, Florida
Woodward, E.B. Chariton,, Iowa
Winniger. Joseph L. Western, Saline Co., Neb.
Watson, Charles Beloit, Wis.

C.

Alden, Matthew Gifford, Iowa
Buchanan. James Eldora, Iowa
Bunce, Wm. W.lowa Falls, lowa
Bowman, A.J Iowa Falls, lowa
Bullock, Gilbert Unknown
Benner, Henry Unknown
Clock. H. C. Capt. Geneva,Iowa
Carn, James Geneva, Iowa
Case, John Eldora, Iowa
Cutting, Henry P Box 245, Stromsburgh, Neb.
Cook, Corporal Unknown
Dourty. John Nemeha City. Neb.
Dunham, L.L. Cumberland, Iowa
Gummerie, C.A. Ord, Hamilton Co., Neb.
Haskins, Robert Nebraska City, Neb.
Harris, Abe. B. Benton, Texas
Haddock, Walter Nemeha City, Neb.
Loughry, Francis Marshalltown, Iowa
Linn. James L. Humboldt, Neb.
Linn, W.L. Ventura, Cal.
Moon, W.W. Ackley, Iowa
Montgomery, Humphrey Iowa Falls, Iowa
Moon, Isaac S. Lawn Hill, Iowa
Martin, John Lawn Hill, Iowa
Miller, W.L. Tobias, Neb.
Newport, Thomas J. Unknown
Oviatt, W.H. Ellis, Iowa
Osier, August St. Louis, Mo.
Ross, Milton H. Hampton, Iowa
Read, George Unknown
Richey, Shamp Unknown
Stump, D.M. Capt Avon, 1ll
Shobe, C.C. Sheffield, Iowa
Taylor. Wm. H. Iowa Falls, Dak.
Wilson. Barney Eldora Iowa
Wilson, James B. Sioux Falls, Iowa
Wilson/Jacob B. Burden, Cowley Co., Kas.
Wood C.C.45th St. and 5th Ave., New York City

D.

Allen, Francis M.Howard, Iowa
Armstrong, John B. Gardner, Kas.
Ashby. Elon C. Centerville, Iowa
Adams, Jesse W. Phenix, Oregon
Beamer, Zadock Clearfield, Iowa
Brannon, L.W. Princeton, Mo.
Beamer, R. Mount Ayr, Iowa
Bradley, Benjamin F.(Died at Pittsburg, Kas., Jan. 27, 1888) Pittsburg, Kas
Cox, Jacob Moravia, Iowa
Crow, S.E. Wichita, Kas.
Crow, William Eldon, Iowa
Conger, John Centerville, Iowa
Cox, Samuel Moravia, Iowa
Cox, Milton Moravia, Iowa
Clark John W. Unknown
Cleveland, Ezra A.address care of Steadman Bonapart, Iowa
Devore, Ed. D. Ogalalla, Neb.
Devore, Benj.T. Hardman, Neb.
Ellis, Joseph McCool Junction, Neb.
Ervin, Nathaniel S Exline, Iowa
Foster, Thomas Centerville, lowa
Flock, George York, Neb.
Greene, Oliver S. Mediapolis, Iowa
Griffin, John B. Unknown
Hutchinson, J.M. Cincinnati, lowa
Haynes, E.C. Centerville, Iowa
Hallock, Uri Bethany, Mo.
Henderson, A. Centerville, Iowa
Harne, Samuel D. Exira, Iowa
James, S. B. Wirt, Iowa
Johnson. Walter S. Centerville, Iowa
Koontz, Peter Centerville, Iowa
Kitterman, Nicholas Unknown
Larkin, John York, Neb.
Lane, Ed. B. Unknown
Larkin, T.S. Unknown
Mitchell, Andrew Chattanooga, Tenn.
Morris, Thom. H. Clerk in Pension Dept., Washington, D.C.
MeKeehan, David S. Promise City, Iowa
Martin, John Centerville, Iowa
Ogle. W.T. Centerville, Iowa
Parker, Silas Centerville, Iowa
Payton, John Centerville, Iowa
Payton, Joseph Centerville, Iowa
Pierce, James M.1901 Washington Avenue, St. Louis Mo.
Payton, William Centerville, Iowa
Rice, James J. Topeka, Kas.
Swift A. Moulton, Iowa
Shaw. S. W. Centerville, Iowa
Sumner, Theodore Fairfield, Neb.
Stanton, Seth B. Centerville, Iowa
Stratton, Edward F. Centerville, Iowa
Sharp, F.M. Moravia, Iowa.
Stafford, Orin P. Quartermaster Unknown
Swift, Madison J. Hardman, Oregon
Thomas, Levi Unionville, Mo.
Thomas, William Unionville, Mo.
Veach. Thomas M. Centerville, Iowa
Ware, V.Y. Centerville, Iowa
Wright, H.H. Centerville, Iowa.
Walden, M.M. Centerville, Iowa.
Wales, G.W. Greentop, Mo.
Wastenhaver, Marcellus Fairfield, Iowa
Ware William Seymour, Iowa
Wales, Peter Kirksville, Mo.
Wales, Lloyd Walnut City, Iowa
Ware, Martin L. Bloomfield, Iowa
Zimmerman, James Hartford, Mo

E.

Amber, James Lovilia, Iowa
Barnard, Calvin (Died May 1885) Chelsea, Holt Co., Neb.
Bradley, Elijah P. Jetmore, Hagiman Co., Neb.
Buchanan, Thomas Swan Lake, Dak.
Cuinmings. Ed. A. Albia, Iowa
Carhart, John E. Albia, Iowa
Claver C.H. Albia, Iowa
Collett, Wm. J. Western, Saline Co., Neb.
Courtney, Richard Albia, Iowa
Conklin, E. Lovilia. Iowa
Cooper, David Fontanelle, Iowa
Cooper, Sampson Lovilia, Iowa
Chamberlain, Hen. (Supposed to be dead) Unknown
DeFar, Josiah Edgerton, Kas.
Ely, D. C. Saddle, Monroe Co., Oregon
Easter, John Civil Bend, Mo.
Easter, Alexander Unknown
Freeman, Ed.Unknown Texas
Gilbert, Ira W. (Reported dead) Joplin, Jasper Co.. Mo.
Goodwin, Joseph Qunicy, Ill.
Hickenlooper, Harrison, Lieut Albia, Iowa
Hull, Hiram Huniaeonna?, Iowa
Hiteman, John H. Albia, lowa
Hendrix, Grandon Knoxville, Iowa
Halton. Levi T. Bloomfield, Iowa
Hibbard. George Oregon, Holt Co., Mo.
Hayes, J.M., (Died in Soldiers' Home) Leavenworth, Kas.
Hayes, Willis Farmersburg. Kas.
Jenkins, William Milo, Iowa
Kimler, B.F. Melrose, Iowa
Knight, J.S. Bronson, Kas.
Kellogg, James (Reported dead) Coffey ville, Kas.
Little, John Albia, Iowa
LaFever, Isaac Denver, Col.
Lee, Joshua Unknown
Lee, George Unknown
Lawrence, Thomas Unknown
Mckissick, Joseph Albia, Iowa
Murphy James L. Flagler, Iowa
Miles, Elias A. Unknown
Prindle, Owen, J. Silver Creek, Neb.
Roberts, Allen Lovilia, Iowa
Ramsey, R. B. Floris, Iowa
Roberts, Henry Netart, Oregon
Service J.W. Albia, Iowa
Sanders Henry, Capt. Albia, loWa
Spinks, James Albia, Iowa
Smith, Thomas J. dead Albia, Iowa
singer, Andrew Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Scott, Benj. F. Clifton, Washington Co.,Kas.
Sweeny, Samuel Hamlin, Kas.
Wills, Robert A., Capt Emerson, Iowa
Weed. Fdward Emerson, Iowa
Whitmore. W. S. Hilton, Iowa
Wallace, George R. Unknown
Watson, George R. Beloit, Kas.

F.

Anderson, O.P. Osceola, Iowa
Adams, Henry H. Oxford, Neb.
Adams, Joseph B. Unknown
Ballon, Joseph N. Osceola, Iowa
Barber, ColemanWoodburn, Iowa
Bales, Robert Smith Center, Kas.
Byers, Andrew Maryville, Mo.
Carson, Thomas Osceola, Iowa
Chambers, Edward Wellsville, Kas.
Dirhe, John Osceola, Iowa
Decker, Jacob Knoxville, Iowa
Ford, Elom Washburn, Ill.
Ford, Abraham Willits, Mendocino Co.,Cal.
Gutches, George Osceola, Iowa
Glenn, S.P. Osceola, Iowa
Gregg, Isaac Van Wert, Iowa
Garner, Thomas F. Trenton, Mo.
Hart Elijah Osceola, Iowa
Harris Eli W. Ottumwa, Iowa
Hunter, John M. Jamison, Iowa
Harrison, Bladen A. Crawfordsville, Ind.
Jamison, John H. Osceola, Iowa
Jeffers. Caleb Ord, Neb.
Johnson, Moses P. Walton, Kas.
Kyte, F. M., Lieut. Osceola, Iowa
Kirkpatrick, Thos. H. Kiowa, Kas.
Kling, John W Alt. Mt.Ayr, Iowa
Kenedy, E R.. Capt. Plum Creek, Neb.
Moore, Wm. S. Osceola, Iowa
Maloney, John Hanibal, Mo.
McFarland, Hutchinson, Kas.
Miller, Chas. W. Coronado, Kas.
Minton, Calvin, Capt. Veteran P.O., Kas.
Owen, Harrison Broken, Bow, Neb.
Padgell, William Osceola, Iowa
Rife, James C. Ashland, Wis.
Rife,, Wm. M. Massena, Cass Co , Iowa
Rarick, Ad. C. Osceola, Iowa
Rarick, Abe C. Lucelle?, Iowa
Romine, Alf. G. Jewel City, Kas.
Scoville, John G. Forist Hill, Kas.
Seachris, Felix Blue Ridge, Mo.
Smith, W.J.C. Emerson, Iowa
Stuart, Harlan M. Bloomer, Wis.
Shuck, Peter P. Derby, Iowa
Stuart, Henry C. Tekamach, Neb.
Tripp, Clark Eagleville, Mo.
Terry, Henry Davis City, Iowa
Tobin, John Hanibal, Mo.
Vinson, Thomas Osceola, Iowa
Willoughby, John P. Indianola. Iowa
Wry, Joseph Osceola, Iowa
Warthen, J.H. Crete, Neb.
Wilson, James C. Pickering, Mo.
Webster, Vashm Boies City. Idaho
Wilson, O.B. Great Bend, Kas.
Zink, Henry Windom, Kas.

G.

Adams, B.F. Washington, Kas.
Banks, Harace Minneapolis, Minn.
Choate, M.M. Marshalltown, Iowa
Clark, Thos. A. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Crozier, Thomas North Liberty, Iowa
Clark. John A. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Clark, Benjamin Long Pile, Neb.
Douglas, Joseph M. Tiflin, Iowa
Davis, Enoch Iowa City, Iowa
Ditto, John Altoona, Kas.
Daytenhoff, John Galveston, Texas
Elliott, Thomas L. Wichita, Kas.
Elliott, Robt. W.Wichita, Kas.
Fracker. E.G. Lieut. Iowa City, Iowa
Fraker, Wm. B. Philadelphia, Penn.
Frazer,Almon Carrollville, Iowa
Finefiald, Ed. W. Davenport, Iowa
Greene, W.F. Audubon, Iowa
Greene, D.W. North Liberty, Iowa
Greene, William Harlan,Iowa
Gould, Henry Oxford, Iowa
Gardener, John(in Soldiers' Home, Leavenworth, Kas. 1888) Sturgis,Mo.
Gillette, Stephen Unknown
Greene, John Fremont,Neb.
Hastings, L.W. Aurora, Neb.
Holland, Michael Unknown
Jordan, James, Capt.(in Soldiers Home, Marshalltown, Iowa) Iowa City. Iowa
Jones, Robt. J. Harper, Kas.
Kibler, Aaron Audubon, Iowa
Lambert, William Liverpool. Eng.
Madden, George North Liberty, Iowa
Nichols, Francis M.(in Soldiers Home. Levenworth, Kas., August, 1888) Leavenworth, Kas.
Overfelt, Chas. A River Side. Iowa
Plymessee, Samuel J. Plain view, Neb.
Printz., John Rosella, Missoula Co., Mont.
Richardson, Geo. S. Columbus, Kas.
Robinson. Wm. North Liberty, Iowa
Roberts, Ebinezer (in Soldiers' Home, Leavenworth, Kas. August, 1888) Leavenworth, Kas.
Shafer. Frank B. New Virginia, Iowa
Shockey, David R. Minneapolis, Minn.
Smith, John K. Tiflin. Iowa
Trontman, C.S. South English, Iowa
Talbott, Levi Unknown
Will, Jacob Windham, Iowa
Wait, John Wellman, Iowa

H.

Aklen, Ed. F., Lieut Grant City, Mo.
Barns. H.C. Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cooper, Clarkson W. Brainard, Neb.
Cameron, Hugh Exline, Iowa
Cole, James 252 Indiana St., Chicago, Ill.
Davis, Samuel H. Ft. Madison, Iowa
Emitt, William Hanibal Mo.
Fox, John Council Bluffs. Iowa
Galland, Washington, Capt. Montrose. Iowa
Goodenaugh, Rufus. Lieut.(in Soldiers' Home, Mashalltown, Iowa) Montrose,Iowa
Hufford. John H. Charleston, Iowa
Holland, Thomas Atchison. Kas.
Hill, Albert St. Paul, Minn.
Johnson, Joseph M. Hanibal, Mo.
Lapham, Delos Ottumwa, Iowa
McNeeley, G.W.(in Soldiers' Home, Dayton, Ohio, August 1888) Dayton, Ohio
McCord. James Sherman, Texas
MoClearman, John Quincy, Ill.
McDowell, Robert Keokuk, Iowa
Manzy, H.H. Seward, Neb.
Nunn, Geo. R., Capt. Keokuk, Iowa
Ortman, James S. Dublin, Franklin Co., Ohio
Orth, James S. Columbus, Ohio
Price, Wm. H. Keokuk, Iowa
Rider, William (in Soldiers Home, Marshalltown Iowa August, 1888) Montrose, Iowa
Robertson, Peter Rock Island, Ill.
Robertson, George Keokuk, Iowa
Snyder. O.C. Kirksville, Mo.
Sleater, Robert G. 12 East First St., Salt Lake City, Utah
Spain, William Montrose, Iowa
Smith, R.H. Weeping Water, Neb.
Stewart, Leroy Grand Island, Neb.
Smart, Thomas Grand Island, Neb.
Stewart, John W. Payson, Ill.
Swigart, S.F. Utica, Seward Co.. Neb.
Van Vleer, W.B. Montrose, Iowa

I.

Antrobus, John Unknown, Kas.
Brydolph, F. Capt. Burlington, Iowa
Bradle, W.M. Phillipsburg, Kas.
Barr, Robert Bonanza, Colo.
Baker, William Burlington, Iowa
Cline, W.H. Sioux City, Iowa
Clark, G.W. Wellington, Kas.
Deppe, Henry Wapello, Iowa
Erickson. Chas. Axtell, Neb.
Howard, O.F., Lieut. Burlington, Iowa
Halliday, Joseph S. Smith, Kein Co.,Cal.
Hontze, George Wapello, Iowa
Hubener, Henry Burlington, Iowa
Herron, James H. Oshola, Neb.
Hamilton, Frank Monarch, Chaffee Co., Colo.
Harpman, John Victoria. Knox Co., Ill.
Jolly, George W. Paraiso, Cal.
Kinsley. P.P. Faribault. Minn.
Kremer. W.P. 229 West 27th St., New Vork City, N,Y.
Lowery, 0,H.(Died 1887) Burlington, Iowa
Linten, H.B. Shelby, Neb.
Low cry, O.W. Grand Junction, Iowa
Lowery, Austin P. Bird City, Kas.
Mehler, Henry New London, Iowa
McKay, Norval W. Wappello, ioWa
Monroe, Henry Peoria. Ill.
Moline, Fred York. Neb.
Milligan, Wm. H. Dallas. Texas
Nestlehouse, Matthew Peoria, Ill.
Owens, Lewis L. (in Soldiers' Home, Leavenworth, Kas.,August, 1888) Leavenworth, Kas.
Patterson, Wm. Toms Creek, Tenn.
Purcel, Wm. Red Oak, Iowa
Phillips, Samuel (Hotel Cullen, So. second Street)Salt Lake City, Utah.
Ramsey, David Burlington, Iowa
Smiley, George S. Garland, Smith Co., Kas.
Sexton, James P. Pella, Iowa
Smith. Daniel J. Council Bluffs, Iowa
Sherm, John Milwaukee, Wis.
Silversmith, David 549 Delaware St, , Kansas City, Mo.
Turner, James Capt Unionville, Mo.
Thomas, Jacob Hanibal. Mo.
Tanger, Henry Burlington, Iowa
Thornton, Silas Burlington, Iowa
Urich, Albert St. Louis, Mo.
Udell, G.N. Saganehe, Colo.
Waggoner, David (in Soldiers' Home, Leavenworth, Kas., August 1888) Leavenworth, Kas.
Williams, J.S. Yankton, Dak.
Young, JohnBrigham, Kansas City. Mo.

K.

Brooks, Daniel F. (Deceased) New London. Iowa
Beall, George W. Capitol Building, Des Moines, Iowa
Blodgett, S.L., Capt.(Deceased) Shelbina, Mo.
Berry, Frank Oshola, Neb.
Boyles, A.L. Elgin, Ill.
Boyles. Burt Omaha, Neb.
Bruaugh, James, Lieut. 1800 So, Second St., St Louis Mo.
Delong, G.E. Clarinda. Iowa
Ellertonton, F.M. Moulton, Iowa
Fightinster, Wm. Xenia, Mo.
Ferre, John C. Marysville, Iowa
Grimm, John M. OlaThe, Kas.
Hobbs, James Lowell, Iowa
Hussey, Charles Saline, Kas.
Hobbs. W.C. St, Louis, Mo.
Johnson, Samuel Council Bluffs, Iowa
Pantridge, Andrew Peeksville. Mo.
Quillen, T.H. Denison, Ohio
Shipman, B. C. York, Neb.
Simpson, John Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Shaner, George New London, Iowa
Smith, Asbury Kearney, Neb.
Trober, J.L. Elwood, Neb.
Townsend, Thomas Unknown
Young, John Minnaville, Mo.
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HONORARY AND COMPLIMENTARY

D.K. Lucas, Chap.~Des Moines, Iowa~ Elected Chap. 6th Iowa Vol. Assn. Sept. 14. 1877
Mrs. John Fox~Council Bluffs, Iowa
Mrs. Sadie E. Turner Unionville. Mo.~ Wife of Capt. James Turner
Mrs. A, P. Lowery Bird City, Kas.~ Wife of A. P. Lowery
Mrs. S.E. Harlan~Marion, Iowa~ Widow of Capt. Harlan
Mrs. W. H. Clune~Sioux City, Iowa~ Widow of Col. W.H. Clune.
Mrs. J. A. McDoWell~56 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill.~ Widow of Col. McDowell.


Headquarters 6th. IOWA V.V . Infantry.
Louisville, Ky. July 31 I865.

Officers and Soldiers of the 6th Iowa V.V. Infantry

Peace has dawned upon the nation. The Union is restored. Ports and public property are repossessed. The serpent that darted, with poisonous fangs, at the vitals of the Republic, no longer tempts the statesman. Its head is fatally bruised, and it has no mourners.

At your hands no further sacrifices are demanded, and our benificent Government. having gratefully acknowledged your patriotic services, to morrow, restores you to our beloved Iowa.

Your mediate commanding officers, in bidding you farewell, added each a worthy tribute to your valor, endurance, fidelity and patriotism.

It seems fitting that I, who have been more intimately associated with you during these four eventful years, should repeat the "God bless you"as it passes down the line.

You have not advertised, yet your regiment is not unknown. It has marched seven thousand miles. It has fought twenty-seven battles. Over four hundred Southern graves its name is written. Its flag was never lowered to the accursed emblem of treason.

With comrades, from sister States, you swept the enemy from Missouri; mingled in the terrible struggle of Shiloh; scoured Mississippi; laid seige to Vicksburg; captured Jackson: scaled Lookout Mountain; relieved Knoxville; pursued a stubborn foe from Kesacca?, Dallas, New Hope Church, Big Shanty, Kennesaw, Chattahoochie. Peachtree Creek, Ezra Chapel. Jonesboro, Lovejoy and Atlanta. Together with the brigade you repulsed at Griswoldville, a force of five times its numbers, marched down to the sea: thence, through the Carolinas. and terminated your glorious campaigns -With a triumphal procession, amid the plaudits of your countrymen, at the federal capital.

I shall not presume to advise for the future. There are those who, looking to another continent for precedent, unmindful that the American soldier is yet a citizen, and battles only in defense of laws enacted by the people, are apprehensive that a degree of lawlessness and anarchy, will follow the disbandment of a great army. Their fears will soon be dissipated, intelligent men never voluntarily resign the enjoyments of home, and breast the battlestorm, to serve a government they do not respect, or defend institutions they do not love. A volunteer soldier is a patriot. Patriotism dictates ready and cheerful obedience to the Constitution and the laws.

Loved ones will rejoice at your safe return. Others will weep as your battle-torn banners are borne proudly through their streets. Fathers, brothers, sons and busbands, have fallen by your side. Tell the sorrowing father, the weeping widow and the mourning sister, "He died bravely at the iron front. The Southern breeze, that sighs a requiem over the resting place of your loved one shall never fan a slave." But how idle is human consolation. God alone can assuage their grief.

'Twill be alike your pleasure and duty to stand faithful sentinels at the threshold of the orphan's home. Guard it well, that gaunt Famine, Starvation, and Want, shall never enter there.

With many thanks for your personal kindness, and implicit obedience to orders, while under my command, I bid you farewell.

May your paths ever wind through pleasant places. and your future lives be prosperous and happy, as your deeds have been glorious and honorable.

W.H. Clune
Lieutenant Colonel Commanding.



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