A HISTORY OF THE NINTH REGIMENT ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY (9th Illinois Infantry Regimental History)

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BOOK DESCRIPTION: Re-typed transcript of the original edition, with no indication time or place of production. 4to, 76 pgs, typed on one-side only. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: The orange folder is lightly soiled and edge rubbed. Interior pages are clean and complete. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: The original publication is very scare and seldom offered for sale. Here is a newer typescript of the contents of this fine little history. Includes biographical material on the unit's field staff and officers. Their first few months were spent on the Mississippi river guarding Cairo. With their three-month enlistments up in July, most of the men reenlisted for three years. In September the regiment moved to Paducah, Kentucky. On February 15, 1862 they joined the fighting at the Battle of Fort Donelson. Their losses included 36 killed and 165 wounded. After the Confederates surrendered, they were transported by riverboats up the Tennessee River to Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. On April 6, 1862 they joined the battle of Shiloh; where the 9th Illinois had the highest casualties of any Illinois unit, losing 366 men. They also fought at the Second Battle of Corinth. The regiment was changed to the 9th Illinois Volunteer Mounted Infantry Regiment on March 15, 1863. On July 9, 1865 the 9th Illinois Infantry was mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky. Very scarce regimental history. REFERENCES: DORN ILL #91; NEVINS I pg 133: "A personal narrative that treats too much of the unit's organization and first days in camp.". N° de ref. del artículo 0124071

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