Civil War Soldier Letter Thomas Coleman, 6th MO Vol Camp Near Memphis 12 18,1862

Civil War soldier letter, Thomas M Coleman, 6th MO Vol Infantry, Camp near Memphis, Dec 18, 1862, 4 8x10 pages to his sister and others? First two pages have water damage and some holes but you have to look past this for the great content. Pages 3 and 4 are fine apparently untouched by moisture. There is a full transcript but a few words are missing.

We arrived back in Memphis again but did not find many of them, the cavalry captured seven hundred of them, there were five hundred of them who took the oath of allegiance, we traveled 200 miles, half of the new regiments were sick, the wagon was full of them, some of them think that is hard times, they haven't seen anything yet. Next march to Vicksburg, wish this war would be over, hard marching. They (soldiers I guess) carry those beds along with them, we have made a bed out of cane poles wove together with bark, make(s) a good bed, Wes Reel went to Illinois to get rid of the draft in Missouri, I think if old Andy Curtain will fetch out some of the home cowards and Copperheads to save their own state, the rebs are coming into the old state again, you may think it strange to send these men to Pennsylvania to give them a taste of what war is, maybe then they will come out for nothing more or less will fetch them out in defense of their state, if the rebs go into Pennsylvania, some of their fine homes will be in ashes, then they will cry, why did the army not stop them and save their property. I say for them to get a taste of war, now you know the opinion of the army in general, so you may know what they think of North men such as Copperheads, our regiment lost 300 men men since we left Memphis so the once-big MO is no more, none is left but a shadow, but what is left is proud of the little band, our general is Frank P. Blair, and old daddy Sherman, as the boys call him for he is like a father to us.

They think in the North that he is a man who drinks, but they are mistaken in the man for he is the first man in the army, if he sees a crowd of men standing together, he will go mix in with them and talk with them and joke, sometimes on a march he will come round where the boys are cooking for his coffee, the same as the rest of the men and the boys would share the last cracker with (him). Excellent letter and great insight into the man General Sherman. Missouri letters are much in demand! Residence was not listed; Enlisted on 6/1/1861 as a Sergeant. On 6/1/1861 he mustered into "F" Co.

Mo 6th Infantry (Estimated date of enlistment) Promotions: 2nd Lieut 1st Lieut 5/28/1865. He was Mustered Out on 8/17/1865. (Originated from the 41st Infanry).

Sargent, Burr Porter, Frederick G. Vinal, James McGee, Jonathan E. Gifford, Charles Stone, John A. This regiment was formed from four organizations already in the field, viz.

The 41st infantry, and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd companies unattached cavalry. A sketch of the 41st infantry, prior to the period of its consolidation to form the 3rd cavalry, having been elsewhere given, it will be necessary to give only an outline of the previous history of the three unattached companies.

Plans having been made to enlist two carefully selected companies of "Mounted Rifle Rangers, " the 1st was recruited in Boston during Sept. Tyler Read, and completed its organization Nov. 15; the 2nd was filled before the close of the year, as was a 3rd company of the same nature, the last two being finally organized on Dec. The 2nd was commanded by Capt. James McGee of Lowell, and the 3rd, by Capt.

Where they arrived on Feb. 12, and were organized as a battalion under Capt. Butler's division was formed into brigades, one company was attached to each brigade. The 3rd had the misfortune to lose its captain, who was drowned in the Mississippi April 23, 1862, and his place was filled by the appointment of Jonathan E.

Cowan of the 1st company, but as he was on leave of absence, the organization served under Lieut. The 3rd was attached to Weitzel's brigade in Sept. 1862, and was often in action, but met with slight loss.

It was encamped at Thibodeaux, La. During the winter of 1862-63. After the consolidation of the four organizations, June 17, 1863 the companies of the 41st infantry retained their original letters, while the 2nd unattached company was designated L, the 3rd M, the 1st continued to be known as "Read's company, " and received no letter, as the regiment had thirteen companies. The new organization remained under the command of Col. In the spring of 1864, it took an active part in the Red River expedition, during which it did its full duty losing in the severe action at Sabine cross-roads, 9 men killed, 64 wounded, and 157 of the horses.

On June 25, the regiment was dismounted and armed as infantry and during the following month was transferred to Maryland, where it became part of the 2nd brigade, 2nd division, 19th corps. After sharing in the various movements in the Shenandoah Valley it was heavily engaged at the battle of Winchester, losing 104 officers and men out of about 600 in action.

It was again engaged at Fisher's hill, and Cedar creek, losing in the latter action 77 killed and wounded. 28, 1864, it went into winter quarters at Pleasant Valley Md. Where it was again equipped as cavalry in Feb. 1865, and reporting to Gen. Near the close of the year 1864, the three independent companies were mustered out of service, and their places were taken by one year troops from Mass.

The original members of the 41st infantry were mustered out on May 20. The regiment took part in the grand review with Sheridan's cavalry corps; proceeded in June, to Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Served in the States of Kansas and Nebraska during the summer, and was mustered out at Fort Leavenworth, Sept. 5, and three days later the men were paid and discharged at Galloupe's island.

The total number in the regiment was 98 officers, 2,090 enlisted men. Its losses were 5 officers and 81 men killed or died of wounds; 3 missing; 2 officers, 135 men died by accident or disease, and 32 died as prisoners.

Beginning with the muster in of the 41st regiment, it had served more than 35 months, traveled 15,000 miles, and was in more than 30 engagements. For all Civil War and paper items. It depends on to what country. We suggest you bookmark it so you can easily come back to our listings at any time.

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draft: Copperheads
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war between the states: Civil War Soldier Letter
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U. Paper: Thomas Coleman
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