Hannaford, E. The Story of a : A History of the Campaigns, and Associations in the Field, of the Sixth Regiment, Volunteer . Cincinnati: Published by the Author, 1868.

PART I. CHAPTER I. THE GUTHRIE GREYS. (1854-April 18th, 1861.) Ohio’s Patriotism Her unpreparedness for the War Organization of the Independent Guthrie Greys Biographical Sketch of Captain Presley N. Guthrie Incidents, etc. The I. G. G. Battalion Biographical Sketch of Major W. K. Bosley Prosperity Encampment at Middletown Parades, etc. Defense of the Jail The Election in April, 1861 "G. B. McClellan, Esq." He declines the Majorship The political horizon darkens Honors to Major Anderson "Sumter Times" Action of the Battalion A Regiment of Greys 17-32

CHAPTER II. THE THREE MONTHS SERVICE. (April 19th-June loth, 1861.) The War excitement Camp Harrison organized The Greys and other troops at Camp Visitors, Drills, Incidents, etc. Mustering in Roster of Officers Camp Life Equipment Marching Orders Camp Dennison The first death in the regiment Movements in West Virginia The Sixth entertained Tidings of Philippi 33-44

CHAPTER III. REORGANIZATION. (May 24th-June 28th, 1861.) The Three Years question Difficulties attending Reorganization Prompt reenlistment of the Ninth Ohio The Sixth re- mustered Troops moving to the Front Incidents, etc. Roster of Officers Biographical Sketches of the Field and Staff, viz. : Lieutenant- N. L. Anderson, Major A. C. Christopher, Surgeon Starling Loving, Assistant Surgeon F. W. Ames, Adjutant C. H. Heron, and Quartermaster E. M. Shoemaker 45-54

CHAPTER IV. To THE FRONT. (June 29th-July 6th, 1861.) Marching Orders Farewell, Camp Dennison The trip by rail to Bellair Xenia, London, Columbus, Cambridge At Belmont Across the Ohio The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad At Fetterman Fourth of July The Forced March to Philippi The situation A Resume The Plan 9f Campaign Morris Brigade Biographical Sketch of General Thomas A. Morris 55-68

CHAPTER V. LAUREL HILL (July 7th-13th, 1861.) A night march In position "The Siege of Laurel Hill " Incidents, etc. McClellan s cooperative movement from Buckhannon The Middle Fork Bridge afi air Rich Mountain Garnett s flight Its discovery Pursuit Waiting for daylight Forward again A terrible march Closing in upon the enemy.. 69-79

CHAPTER VI. CARRICK’S FORD. (July 13th-20th, 1861.) The sounds of Battle On the field Captain Benham s Official Report of Carrick s Ford Resting General Garnett Return to Laurel Hill McClellan s movement to Cheat Mountain End of the Campaign The Three Months return home Glance at their future General Morris subsequent career 80-89

CHAPTER VII. BEVERLY. (July 21str-August 27th, 1861.) To Beverly Tidings of Bull Run McClellan summoned to Washington The situation in West Virginia Reynolds Brigade Biographical Sketch of General Joseph J. Reynolds Duties of the Sixth Ohio at Beverly Scouting Company D to Leedsville Death of Corporal Ford The expedition under Captain Clarke Its

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CHAPTER VIII. To ELKWATER. (August 29th-September 9th, 1861.) A night march to Elkwater Fortifying The situation Topography of the Cheat Mountain region Colonel Kimball s camp on the Summit The Elkwater defenses Distribution of Reynolds forces The Camp of the Sixth Ohio Brady’s Gate The Sixth on picket there Receiving the Greenwood muskets The Bulltown Scout Incidents Picketing Stewart’s Run Return of Company D 100-110

CHAPTER IX. THE DISCOMFITURE OF LEE. (September 9th-17th, 1861.) Lieutenant- Colonel Owens reconnaissance The enemy in motion Long Roll Troops to the front Lee halts His plan of campaign The Rebel General Anderson s flank movement Capture of the Stewart s Run pickets A stormy night Lee closing in Skirmishing Incidents Dispositions for the night Tidings of Carnifex Ferry Critical position of affairs about Elkwater Colonel Marrow s expedition to the Summit Repulse and flight of General Anderson’s Brigade Lieutenant-Colonel Anderson s expedition Lee wavering in his purpose of attacking More skirmishing Death of Lieutenant- Colonel John A. Washington Incidents, etc. Lee retires General Reynolds Official Report Colonel Wagner s Official Report (extract) 111-127

.CHAPTER X. THE CAMPAIGN DRAWS TO A CLOSE. (September 18-October 8th, 1861.) The captured pickets Their march to Richmond Incidents Reenforcements A reconnaissance under Colonel Sullivan Beating up the enemy on Mingo Flats Returning A fearful storm Frank Guhra drowned A flooded camp The Greenbriar fight Death of Lieutenant Bidwell Biographical Sketch A reconnaissance under Colonel Marrow The Rebel camp found abandoned End of the campaign. 128-141

CHAPTER XI THE TIME GROWS SHORT AT ELKWATER. (October 8th-November 16th, 1861.) The Paymaster Messrs. Swartz and Marsh Correspondents Miller and Crippen The Letter Writers of the Sixth Ohio Re-brigading Camp life Reminiscences Captain Bense heard from Res ignations Autumn deepens Need of clothing Relief from Cincinnati, etc. Inspection by Major Slemmer Arrival of Surgeon A. H. Stephens Biographical Sketch Remarkable healthfulness of the Regiment Death of Vanway and Volkers Discharges for promotion Thirteenth Indiana on a Scout Winter at hand Company G to Beverly Third Ohio hutting for winter Prospective transfer to Kentucky Fond hopes Snow 142-154

CHAPTER XII. VIRGINIA, FAREWELL! (November 17th-December 7th, 1861.) Marching Orders The last night at Elkwater Off for Kentucky To Beverly The Third and Twenty-fourth Ohio ahead Subsequent career of General Reynolds Over Rich Mountain Buckhannon A race with the Twenty-fourth At Jane Lew Clarksburg Paid oft By rail to Parkersburg Down the Ohio Home and friends near at hand Joyful anticipations Cincinnati in sight A bitter, bitter disappointment To Louisville In the mud at Camp Jenkins A stampede Re-assembling 155-168

CHAPTER XIII. NEW ASSOCIATIONS. (December 6th-18th, 1861.) Camp Jenkins The troops there The Third and Sixth Ohio separated The Fifteenth Brigade, Army of the Ohio Biographical Sketch of General Milo S. Hascall Under Nelson The march to Camp Wickliffe Location, etc., of the new camp The Tenth Brigade Disposition of Buell’s forces Lincoln s

2 birthplace Life at Camp Wickliffe Its daily programme Resignations, promotions, etc. Tidings of the fight at Woodsonville. 169-178

CHAPTER XIV. CAMP WICKLTFFE. (December 15th, 1861-February 13th, 1862.) Drills, etc. The holidays in camp Eighth of January General Nelson s energy and great industry His care of the troops Sickness in the camp Remarkable healthfulness of the Sixth Ohio How accounted for, a conversation between General Nelson and Surgeon Stephens The Nineteenth Brigade Nelson ill, etc. Muskets exchanged and Sibley tents received Details, courts-martial, etc. Preparing to move forward Orders to change camp, etc. Tidings of victory : Mill Springs, Fort Henry, and Roanoke Island Marching orders 179-192

CHAPTER XV. FROM CAMP WICKLIFFE TO NASHVILLE. (February 14th-25th, 1862.) The march to West Point Its difficulties and hardships The Sixth Ohio retained in the Fourth by General Nelson s especial request Embarking for Fort Donelson The order for embarkation Cannelton Glorious tidings from Fort Donelson Evansville Mouth of Green River Back to Evansville and Cannelton Paducah Up the Cumberland Clarksville Orders from Buell A push for Nashville Fort Zollicoffer In sight of the city The Sixth Ohio the first regiment to land It raises its colors over the State House Captain Driver and his flag History and subsequent fate of "Old Glory."... 193-208

CHAPTER XVI. CAMP ANDREW JACKSON. (February 25th-March 16th, 1862.) The Sixth Ohio at the State House Out to camp A cavalry stampede Composition of the Fourth Division The Sixth Ohio in the Tenth Brigade Its associations there The Twenty-fourth Ohio The Thirty- sixth Indiana Biographical sketch of Colonel Jacob Ammen Deviltries of John Morgan s cavalry, etc. A military execution To the Hermitage Continued good health of the Sixth Ohio resignations, promotions, details, etc. The officers present during the march to Savanna and at Shiloh 209-220

CHAPTER XVII. THE MARCH TO SAVANNA. (March 17th-April 5th, 1862.) The situation Buell’s offer to cooperate with Halleck The expedition up the Tennessee The general plan of campaign The Army of the Tennessee encamped at Pittsburg Landing Grant and Sherman responsible for great errors in the Shiloh campaign Unfairness of Badeau’s Life of Grant in regard to Shiloh March of the Fourth Division from Nashville Franklin, Spring Hill, Rutherford Creek, Carter s Station The delay at Duck River Grant s ignorance of his danger Nelson s fore sight He fords Duck River and gains the advance Columbia, Mount Pleasant, Pointer s Furnace, Waynesboro , etc. Buell instructed to concentrate at Waynesboro , but instead pushes forward Nelson notified not to hasten his march His unslackened exertions Rain and bad roads The Fourth Division at Savanna Grant s interviews with General Nelson and Colonel Ainmen Nelson peremptorily forbidden to march beyond Savanna Buell s arrival Inaccuracies of Badeau’s account The night before the battle Grant s and Sherman s last dispatches preceding the 221-240

CHAPTER XVIII. To PITTSBURG LANDING. (April 6th, 1862.) A beautiful Sabbath morning The opening roar of battle Nelson s impatience He goes to Grant’s head-quarters Marching orders Grant s note to Buell No information as to the roads Captain Kendrick sent out to examine them Rumors of disaster Nelson s distressing situation Colonel Ammen at the landing at Savanna

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No boats from Pittsburg Landing Ammen’s interview with General C. F. Smith Captain Kendrick s report The Fourth Division on the march Through the woods and swamps toward the battle-field Further orders from Grant, who realizes his peril at last Scenes at Pittsburg Landing The battle of Sunday Success of the rebels Perilous situation of Grant s army 241-255

CHAPTER XIX. SHILOH. (April 6th and 7th, 1862.) Crossing the Tennessee Grant, Buell, and Nelson upon the bluff at Pittsburg Landing The panic-stricken rabble at the river The Thirty- sixth Indiana in action Importance of the services rendered by Ammen s brigade General Badeau’s statements upon this point examined The Sixth Ohio’s part in Sunday evening s scenes The Twenty-fourth Ohio The night between two battles Companies A and F, Sixth Ohio, on a reconnaissance at midnight, and private Brocksmith killed Rain and darkness Formation of the lines for Monday s battle Nelson s attack at daylight Progress of the battle Terrill s opportune arrival The fighting of the Fourth Division, of Ammen’s brigade, and of the Sixth Ohio Volunteers from Company A, Sixth Ohio, manning Terrill s guns Terrill s letter, and Nelson’s indorsement Lieutenant Ludlow End of the battle Casualties of the Sixth Ohio General Buell’s official report (extracts) General Nelson’s official report Letters from Rev. (formerly Captain) J. Mills Kendrick. General Buell’s testimony 256-283

CHAPTER XX. THE ADVANCE UPON CORINTH. (April 8th-May 24th, 1862.) Dr. Stephens valuable services at Shiloh The siege of Corinth, so-called Diary of events during April Organization and position of Halleck s forces Marching orders Diary of events to May 24th Reconnoitering, skirmishing, fortifying, etc. At Nichols Ford The skirmish of May 19th Sergeant Lawler wounded 284-300

CHAPTER XXI. IN CORINTH AND BEYOND. (May 25th-June 8th, 1862.) Flag presentation from the Sixth to the Twenty-fourth Ohio Summary of events to May 29th The evacuation and occupation of Corinth Pope’s pursuit, so-called Summary of events to June 3d The Fourth Division ordered to Pope s support Through Corinth, Danville, and Rienzi In position The Army of the Ohio ordered to East Tennessee Changes among the Sixth Ohio’s officers List of those present on June 9th.... 301-311

CHAPTER XXII. IUKA AND ATHENS. (June 9th-July 13th, 1802.) Buell s anomalous campaign Diary of events to June 11th Through Jacinto At Iuka Preparing for a summer campaign Organization of the Fourth Division The march of June 17th At Bear Creek Diary of events to June 29th Buzzard s Roost and Tuscumbia Across the Tennessee at Jack son s Landing Florence, Shoal River, and Rogersville Fording Elk River At Athens The grand review on the Fourth of July Lieutenant-Colonel Anderson s expedition to the Elk River tunnel Biographical sketch of Colonel William Grose, the new commander of the Tenth Brigade 312- 321

CHAPTER XXIII. MURFREESBORO . (July 14th-31st, 1862.) Capture of Murfreesboro by Forrest Nelson ordered to re-occupy it and secure Nashville The march to Reynolds Station Elk River and Pulaski Diary of events to July 31st A railroad accident Through Columbia At Nashville By rail to Murfreesboro Sixth Ohio quartered in the town Pursuing guerrillas, fortifying, etc. A night alarm Death of Captain Tatem Biographical Sketch Changes among the commissioned officers 322-332

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CHAPTER XXIV. McMiNNVILLE. (August Ist-Scptembcr 7th, 1862.) Diary of events to Aug ust 10th Through Readyville and Woodbury to McMinnville The expedition toward Sparta Collins River, Rock Island, and Caney Fork Picket duty, drills, etc. The left wing to Murfreesboro and return Nelson s departure for Kentucky The muster of August 18th The situation Evacuation of McMinnville Diary of events to August 27th To Murfreesboro with the trains Returning to McMinnville Back to Murfreesboro Bragg s plans and progress Buell s whole army in retreat Through Lavergne to Nashville 333-344

CHAPTER XXV. THE RACE WITH BRAGG FOR LOUISVILLE. (September 8th-30th, 1862.) route for Bowling Green Diary of events to September 13th Edgefield Junction, Tyree Springs, Mitchellsville, Franklin, and Cave Mill At Bowling Green Half-rations, etc. Subsequent services of General Ammen Biographical sketch of General William Sooy Smith, the new commander of the Fourth Division The situation The march resumed Diary of events Dripping Springs, Prewitt s Knob, etc. In line of battle Woodsonville, Green River, Munfordville, Camp Nevin, Elizabethtown, and West Point Hard-tack once more To Louisville On Goose Island Muster-out, etc., of Colonel Bosley Resume of the Sixth Ohio’s service since leaving Corinth Changes among the commissioned officers 345-357

CHAPTER XXVI. NELSON. His death and burial Biographical sketch Extent of his services at Shiloh Summary of General Nelson s character 358-369

CHAPTER XXVII. PERRYVILLE, WILDCAT, AND NASHVILLE AGAIN. (October Ist- December 25th, 1862.) Reorganization of Buell’s army New troops The Eighty-fourth Illinois Diary of events to October 8th Floyd s Fork, Mount Washington, Bardstown, Springfield, and Rolling Fork The In position on the right, skirmishing, etc. True significance of the battle Buell s failure to improve a great opportunity Reconnoitering, etc. In pursuit again Danville and Stanford Diary of events to October 18th A night march Crab Orchard, Mount Vernon, Rockcastle River, Camp Wildcat, and Nelson s Cross-roads Counter marching toward Nashville A snow storm The scenes of Valley Forge repeated Somerset, Fishing Creek, Mill Spring, Edmonton, Glasgow, and Scottsville Through Gallatin and across the Tennessee At Silver Springs The situation Promotions, etc. Outline of events down to the battle of Stone River Biographical sketch of General John M. Palmer, the new commander of the Fourth Division Flag presentation to the Sixth Ohio Colonel Anderson s speech of acceptance Changes among the commissioned officers, etc. Biographical sketch of Major Anthony 0. Russell 370-389

CHAPTER XXVIII. STONE RIVER. (December 26th, 1862-January 4th, 1863.) The situation Organization of the Fourth Division On the march to attack Bragg at, Murfreesboro Skirmishing, etc. Lavergne, Stewart s Creek, etc. In position at "Cowan s Burnt House" Events of December 30th The battle morning Rosecrans plans and magnificent example at Stone River Movements of Grose s brigade Terrific fighting of the Sixth Ohio in the cedars Progress of the battle Supporting Hazen Rousseau’s and Hascall’s mention of the Sixth Ohio The nights on the battle-field Events of January 1st, 1863 The fighting on Friday after noon and its glorious results Bragg s retreat In camp at Murfreesboro Biographical sketches of Captain McAlpin, Adjutant Williams, and Lieutenant Foster Colonel Anderson s official report List of casualties of the Sixth Ohio The regiment s heavy loss Colonel Grose’s official report... ~ 390-415

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CHAPTER XXIX. MURFREESBORO AND CRIPPLE CREEK. (January 5th-June 23d, 1863.) In camp near Murfreesboro Foraging, guerrilla hunting, etc. The Sixth Ohio s "roll of honor" Changes among the commissioned officers Biographical sketch of Adjutant Throop First experience with shelter tents Expeditions to Cripple Creek, Readyville, Woodbury, Bradyville, etc. Splendid condition of the camp Tidings of Chancellorsville, Streight’s expedition, etc. In camp at Cripple Creek Drills, reviews, " etc. A terrible rain-storm A memorable grand review Changes among the commissioned officers Officers on duty with the regiment during the Tullahoma campaign 416-431

CHAPTER XXX. FROM CRIPPLE CREEK TO THE CHICKAMAUGA. (June 24th- September 11th, 1863.) The situation Marching orders Rosecrans plan of campaign Diary of events to July 3d Rain, more rain Bradyville and Manchester To Morris Ford, on Elk River In camp on Indian Creek Tidings of Vicksburg In camp at Manchester Cutting railroad ties, etc. Camp-life as described in an officer s letter The party sent to Ohio for drafted men The situation The march across the Cumberland mountains and Waldron s Ridge to Foe’s Tavern Operations in the Tennessee Valley Recrossing Waldron s Ridge and down the Sequatchie Valley Across the Tennessee Advancing on Chattanooga Shell Mound, Lookout Valley, etc. Grose s reconnaissance to Summer town Occupation of Chattanooga Rosecrans misconception of Bragg’s plans In pursuit Graysville and Ringgold Skirmishing, reconnoitering, etc. Critical situation of the Changes among the commissioned officers, and roster of those present on the Chickamauga campaign 432-449

CHAPTER XXXI. CHICKAMAUGA. (September 12th-20th, 1863.) Diary of events to September 18th At Gordon s Mill Reconnoitering, skirmishing, etc. To Chattanooga Valley and back- Watching the line of the Chickamauga Crawfish Springs Private Hooth, Company F, Sixth Ohio, killed in a picket skirmish The enemy s plans developed A night march –In position Grose’s reconnaissance to Baird s division and return Opening of the battle Summary of its principal events, etc. Casualties of the Sixth Ohio Major Erwin s official report An officer s letter General Reynolds mention of the Sixth Ohio Colonel Grose’s official report 450-476

CHAPTER XXXII. CHATTANOOGA AND BROWN S FERRY. (September 21st-November 19th, 1863.) Retirement to Chattanooga Bragg s starving-out strategy Straits of the Leading incidents in the Sixth Ohio’s history to October 9th Reorganization of the army Subsequent career of General Palmer and Colonel Grose Biographical sketches of Generals Wood and Hazen, the new division and brigade commanders of the Sixth Ohio Summary of events to October 21st Sufferings of the troops Rosecrans replaced by General Grant The Brown s Ferry expedition Its complete success Hooker s men in Lookout Valley Summary of events to November 18th Changes among the commissioned officers, and roster of those present at Missionary Ridge 477-495

CHAPTER XXXIII. MISSIONARY RIDGE. (November 20th-25th, 1868.) Longstreet sent into East Tennessee Sherman coming up Grant s original plan of "the battle of Chattanooga" Preparing for action Events of November 21st and 22d Wood s division ordered upon a reconnaissance General Wood s description of the seizure of Orchard Knob, the assault ou Mission Ridge, etc. An officer s letter Incidents Lieutenant-Colonel Christopher s official report

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Biographical sketch of Major Erwin Casualties of the Sixth Ohio General Hazen’s official report 496-518

CHAPTER XXXIV. EAST TENNESSEE. (November 28th, 1863-April 16th, 1864.) The march to the relief of Knoxville Harrison, Georgetown, the Hiawassee, Decatur, Sweetwater, the Little Tennessee, Marysville, Little River, ere. Hardships of East Tennessee campaigning To Blain s Cross-roads The Clinch Mountains Bitterly cold weather Across the Holston and through Strawberry Plains to Dandridge The retreat from thence Through Knoxville to Campbell’s Station In camp at Lenoir s Colonel Anderson in command of the brigade Back to Knoxville The Shuck’s Gap expedition Advancing again Through Strawberry Plains and New Market to Morristown In camp at New Market Panther Springs, Rutledge, Powder Spring Gap, Bean s Station, etc. Return of Sergeant Price Reconnoitering, etc. Longstreet s final withdrawal Leaving East Tennessee Strawberry Plains, Knoxville, Lenoir s, London, the Holston, Sweetwater, Athens, Charleston, the Hiawassee, Cleveland, etc..., .. 519-528

CHAPTER XXXV. CLEVELAND, RESACA, HOME, AND MUSTER-OUT. (April 17th-June 23d, 1864.) In camp at Tucker s Gap Drills, reviews, etc. Garrisoning Cleveland Colonel Anderson in command of the Post Tidings from Tunnel Hill, Dalton, and Resaca Marching orders Once more to the front Dalton, Resaca, Calhoun, Kingston, etc. Guarding the railroad bridge at Resaca Ninth and Tenth Ohio, and First and Second Kentucky off for home Officers and detailed men rejoining the regiment The trip home Reception in Cincinnati Muster-out Present location, etc., of the officers mustered out with the regiment Summary of the Sixth Ohio s service in marching and fighting Heavy details for clerical duty Remarkable healthfulness of the regiment 529-536

PART II. CHEAT MOUNTAIN CAMPAIGNING. THE MARCH TO CHEAT MOUNTAIN A NOTABLE SCOUTING ADVENTURE THE COURT- MARTIAL OF STALNAKER " SKEDADDLE" How DID THE TERM ORIGINATE? 539-547

TRAINING UNDER NELSON. A PRIVATE’S DIARY NELSONIANA--A MILITARY EXECUTION 548-557

COMING UP AT SHILOH 558-569

BATTLE PICTURES FROM SHILOH. ON THE BATTLE-FIELD AN OFFICER’S RECOLLECTIONS EXTRACTS FROM A LETTER 570-581

IN THE RANKS AT STONE RIVER 582-596

IN HOSPITAL AFTER STONE RIVER 597-610

APPENDIX. ROSTER OF THE INDEPENDENT GUTHRIE GREYS ROS TER OF THE SIXTH OHIO REGIMENT (THREE-YEARS TERM) 611

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