COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE 46th ILLINOIS VETERAN INFANTRY, from the date of its organization in 1861, to its final discharge, February 1st, 1866, containing a full and authentic account of the participation of the Regiment, the battles, sieges, skirmishes and expedition in which it has been engaged, showing the promotions, commissioned and non-commissioned, deaths, discharges, and desertions.

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BOOK DESCRIPTION: 8vo, 379, (4) pgs, plates, indices, folding map, portraits. Full regimental roster with biographical sketches. Original brown cloth with gilt titled cover and spine; floral endpapers. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Edges and spine ends rubbed, covers soiled and spotted, spine darkened. Interior has inked numbers on reverse of title-page; pages age toned, else clean and tight. Map is complete and without tears. With clear, mylar wrapper. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: The 46th Illinois Infantry was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois December 28, 1861, and mustered out at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, January 20, 1866. Its engagements included the Battle of Fort Henry; Battle of Fort Donelson; Battle of Shiloh; Siege of Corinth; & Siege of Vicksburg. REFERENCES: DORN Ill #200; NEVINS I pg 115: "The best study of the 46th Illinois, though possessed of vices as well as virtues.". N° de ref. del artículo 1022066

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