Society of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States in the State of Maryland 1889 Ribbon
Item #: 16637
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Super hard to find ribbon of the Society of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States of Maryland. This ribbon is from 1889 and the reunion was in Alexandria, Virginia. The ribbon has the likeness of the Confederate battle flag and the Maryland state flag on it. Written on the ribbon is "Society of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States, in the State of Maryland. - Alexandria, VA. - May 24, 1889". The ribbon is approximately 5 1/8 inches tall by 2 3/8 inches wide. The ribbon at some time has been cut down on the top and the bottom. There is a piece of tape on the top and the bottom of the ribbon. This was probably to keep the ribbon from unraveling.
Maryland Cross found at Saylor's Creek Battlefield
Item #: 16634
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A beautiful Maryland Cross which was found at Saylor's Creek battlefield by Dan Bradley in 1994. This cross was featured in the "North South Trader" Vol. XXI No. 3, May-June 1994, page 19. I have attached scans of the article and the magazine cover. The cross has a T-bar pin on the back. Also included will be a letter from the Dan Bradley explaining where he dug the cross. Also a receipt from Dan Bradley and Hamilton's Civil War Shop to my client where the cross remained in their collection until recently. All documents including the transfer to me will be included as well as the 1994 "North South Trader" magazine.
I have just added 4 photos taken with my camera. The scanner seems to make the cross darker than it is. Photo numbers 6 through 9 are taken with a camera and are more representative of the actual look of the cross.
Offered is a neat ribbon worn by Confederate veterans at the 1902 Wytheville, Virginia Confederate reunion. The ribbon is an off color white with red lettering. Printed on the ribbon is "1861 - 5. VETERANS 1902. CONFEDERATE REUNION - Wytheville, Oct. 22, 23, 24.". The ribbon is approximately 5 inches long and 1 9/16 inches wide. The ribbon is in good condition.
Offered is a beautiful gold and enamel pin worn by members
of the Norfolk Light (Virginia) Artillery Blues. This beautiful pin has a pair of crossed
cannon tubes in the middle of the pin.
The cannon tubes have a red enameled background. Surrounding the tubes are “111” and “B”. Around the red enamel is a circle of blue
enamel with “Norfolk Light Artillery Blues – 1828” written on it. On the back of the pin is engraved “1925”. Also stamped in the back is “10K – B.B. Co.”. The pin is approximately 9/16 inches
wide.
Organized by the conversion of Company H, 16th Infantry, to artillery service, under the command of Captain Charles R. Grandy. Assigned to Department of Norfolk.
May
Battery armamed with two 12-lb. Napoleons, two 12-lb. Howitzers, and two 3-inch Rifles
July
Attached to Artillery, Department of North Carolina
Captain Grandy took 106 men into the fight with two 3 Inch Ordnance Rifles and two 12 pounder howitzers.
From the War Department marker on the field at Gettysburg:
July 1 Arrived on the field in the afternoon but was not engaged.
July 2 The Rifles took position here in the morning and participated during the afternoon and evening in the artillery duel with the Union batteries on Cemetery Hill.
July 3 Ordered to the south side of McMillan’s Woods and held all day in reserve without firing a shot though sometimes under fire.
July 4 The Howitzers were never actively engaged in the battle but on this day were placed in a position here. At night they rejoined the Rifles and with them began the march to Hagerstown. Losses not reported in detail.
Pickett-Buchanan Confederate Veteran Camp, Norfolk, Virginia Ribbon
Item #: 16248
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Offered is a great ribbon worn by Confederate veterans of the Pickett-Buchanan Camp of Confederate veterans of Norfolk, Virginia. The ribbon is a beige color. On the top half of the ribbon the Confederate battle flag and the Virginia state flag are crossed. On the bottom half of the ribbon is written in blue ink "Pickett-Buchanan Camp, C.V. - Norfolk, VA.". The ribbon is made by the "Paxton Pollard Engraver & Printer, Norfolk, VA." as written on the back of the ribbon. The ribbon is approximately 7 1/8 inches tall by 2 3/8 inches wide. There are a couple of water marks on the ribbon. You can see these mostly on the back of the ribbon and they do not impact the beauty of this wonderful ribbon.
Richmond Howitzers at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument Unveiling Ribbon
Item #: 16215
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A fantastic ribbon worn by members of the famed Richmond Howitzers and the 1894 monument unveiling of the Richmond, Virginia Soldiers and Sailors Monument. The ribbon is a beige color with a likeness of the Richmond Howitzer's badge in the middle of the ribbon in red ink. Written in black ink on the ribbon is "Unveiling Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Howitzer Association. - Richmond, VA. - May 30th, 1894.". Written on the likeness of the badge is "Richmond Howitzers - Cita Mors Aut Victoria Laeta - 1859". The ribbon is approximately 6 1/2 inches long and 2 3/8 inches wide. It is in great condition.
4th Michigan Cavalry Reunion at Detroit in 1899 Badge
Item #: 16200
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Offered is a great badge worn by veterans of the 4th Michigan Cavalry Association at their reunion held in Detroit, Michigan in 1899. The hanger is a celluloid button wrapped in a light blue cloth with a pair of cavalry sabers in a silver color. Attached to the hanger is a yellow ribbon. Written in silver colored ink on the ribbon is "4th Michigan Cavalry Association - Detroit, Mich. - 1899". The ribbon was made by the Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey as noted by the manufacturer's label attached to the back of the ribbon.
4th Michigan Cavalry
The Fourth Cavalry was authorized about the 1st. of July, 1862, with Colonel R. Minty, of Detroit, Lt.Colonel of the Third Cavalry as commander, being ordered into rendezvous at Detroit, on the 29th. of July. It was mustered into the service of the United States on the 29th. of August, with the maximum force, being composed of companies recruited in various parts of the State. When they left Michigan on the 26th. of September, it had on its rolls the names of 1233 officers and men. They were fully armed and equipped, their destination being, Louisville,KY.
The Fourth, under the command of Colonel Minty, marched from Louisville on October the 10th., being in the advance on Stanford,KY, where the confederate Morgan was stationed with 2500 men, two pieces of artillery. Attacking and driving Morgan as far as Crab Orchard, killing a Lieutenant Colonel, taking a Major and 11 men prisoners, the Regiment marched back to Mumfordsville. On November 1st., it marched, 543 strong, from this point, with the cavalry division, via Bowling Green, South Union, Springfield and Mitchellville, to Galatin,TN, there reporting to Major General Crittenden, on November 8th. Crossing the Cumberland River, it met and drove back Morgan's pickets, next morning marched to Lebanon, again driving in his pickets, then at a gallop entered that town, two miles in advance of the Infantry, attacking and driving Morgan, with his force of 750 men, his two pieces of artillery, capturing a large number of mules, commissary stores and clothing, rejoining Crittenden at Silver Springs, where they engaged in scouting the surrounding countryside.
On the 19th, they escorted the 14th. Brigade from Rural Hill to Stewart's Ferry, where they continued on scouting duty, when on the 9th., they reported to General Stanley, Chief of Cavalry, then marched to Camp Rosecrans, near Nashville, where they were again engaged in scouting, having lost 3 men wounded, during October and November. At 7 O'Clock on the morning of December the 4th., Colonel Minty, with 302 officers and men, moved from Nashville on a reconnaissance in the direction of Franklin. When about eight miles from Nashville, they encountered the confederate pickets, driving them back on both Wilson Creek and Franklin Pikes, to their reserve, posted at Hollow Tree Gap, naturally an exceedingly strong position. Dislodging the confederates at this point, they advanced to within one mile of Franklin, where a large confederate force was stationed., thence they returned to camp at Nashville, not having sustained any loss. On the 17th., the Regiment, as part of a larger cavalry force, under the command of General D.S. Stanley, moved towards Triune, engaging the confederates about eight miles out, on the Wilson Creek Pike, driving them back to within three miles of Triune. Learning that the southerners were in force at that point, under Buckner and Hardee, General Stanley withdrew three miles and halted on a crossroad to Franklin, the horses remain saddled all of the night. Before daybreak, they moved on, arriving at Franklin about 7 A.M. Finding the confederates 1300 strong, well posted, under cover of houses along the bank of the river, Colonel Minty advanced with the Regiment at a gallop to a shallow ford, the bridge having been destroyed, where, with his revolving rifles, he succeeded in forcing a crossing, capturing the rebel pickets and dislodging the force behind them. He pursued them three miles, keeping well in advance of the mounted force, killing one Captain and four men, wounding six, and capturing a stand of colors along with seventeen prisoners, two of whom were officers. Then returning to Franklin, they destroyed a large supply of flour and other stores. Notwithstanding the Regiment was much exposed to hostile fire, they suffered no casualties. They then returned to camp at Nashville.
On the 15th., Captain Abeel, with a picket of 40 men, stationed on the Murfreesboro Pike, was approached by a flag of truce, then while negotiating with a rebel officer, who accompanied it, was surprised and captured with his entire command.
On the 20th., they fought at Laurel Hill. On the 21st., Captain Mix, with 50 men moved out of camp, with orders to scout in the direction of Franklin, on both sides of Wilson Creek Pike, to obtain all information possible. About 2 miles out, he met Colonel Stanley, in charge of a forage train, with two regiments of infantry, a section of artillery, and a detachment of 30 men of the 4th. Kentucky cavalry. The Colonel informed Captain Mix that the Kentuckians were skirmishing with the confederates, and directed him to join them, assume command, then act as his judgement might dictate. Dismounting his men, but failing to dislodge the rebels, strongly posted behind a stone wall, the Captain remounted his force, then charged, causing a precipitate retreat of the defenders, only after they fired two volleys, wounding Sergeant McIntire of Company "B", while the confederates lost 7 killed, with 10 captured.
There was a general advance of the Army of the Cumberland from Nashville, on the 26th, towards Lavernge. The Regiment, in command on Lieutenant Colonel Dickinson, as a part of Minty's Brigade, met the confederates about 10 miles out, on the Murfreesboro Pike. After sharp skirmishing, the rebels fell back, being steadily reinforced until reaching Lavernge, where they made a stand with 2500 cavalry and mounted infantry, with four pieces of artillery, under the command of General Wheeler. Here the fighting continued until dark, when the Regiment bivouacked, having lost one wounded. On the morning of the 27th., the rebels having fallen back, Minty's Brigade moved forward, with the exception of one battalion of the 4th., under the command of Captain Mix, who was sent to the left in advance of the brigade, to report to General Hazen, on the Jefferson Pike. General Hazen directed Captain Mix to gain possession of a bridge, about two miles in front of him, to prevent its destruction. He pushed forward, when he was immediately confronted by a force of rebel cavalry. He charged, then in less than fifteen minutes, had possession of the bridge, having driven an entire rebel regiment of cavalry before them. He was in turn attacked by the whole force of the brigade, but held his position, for an hour and a half, when General Hazen came up with his infantry, when the confederates fell back. Captain Mix had two men wounded with three taken as prisoners.
On the afternoon of the 31st., the Regiment having moved rapidly across the country from Lavernge, whither it had been sent the night before to operate against General Wheeler, rejoined the brigade, which took up a position on the right flank of General McCook, at Stone River, and nearly parallel to, and about three-fourths of a mile from, the Nashville and Murfreesboro Pike.
Here the Regiment,formed a line of dismounted skirmishers, close to the edge of a wood, out of which had been driven a large force of confederate cavalry. Colonel Minty, with his brigade, was here driven back by an overwhelming force of dismounted cavalry, with four pieces of artillery, just at sundown. The rebels remounted, then advancing from the woods, formed four lines. After falling back to the cover of a small knoll, the Colonel reformed the brigade, then ordered a charge, General Stanley leading two companies of the 4th., along with 50 men of the 15th. Pennsylvania, routing the confederates, while capturing four stands of colors. At the same time, Colonel Minty charged the first line in his front, and with the balance of the 4th., along with the 1st. Tennessee, driving it back, then again reforming, dashed at the second line of rebels, which in turn broke and ran, retreating from the field. During the engagement the Regiment lost 5 wounded, 3 prisoners with 2 missing, while in the whole operations surrounding the Battle of Stone River, lost 12 horses killed, 3 wounded and 8 captured. While the loss to the confederates appears to have been very great in prisoners, as Minty's Brigade alone captured 192.
The Regiment, with its brigade, moved out from Murfreesboro on the evening of the 9th., returning to Nashville, scouting the area in between the two cities, to return on the 19th. Early in February the Regiment set out on a scouting mission to gain information and hinder the confederates operating under General's Wheeler and Forrest. During this scout the Regiment marched over 250 miles in much privation, due to the rainey cold weather, but returned with 145 prisoners, including 2 Colonels and 14 other commissioned officers.
The Regiment remained in the Tennessee area, continually scouting and skirmishing with the rebels, until April of 1864, when 800 strong and well equipped, now armed with the Spencer repeating carbine, they left Nashville, under the command of Colonel Park, marching to Columbia, where they became part of the 2nd. Cavalry Division. They then moved through Shelbyville, Tullahoma and Dechard, over the Cumberland Mountains to Stevenson, then Bridgeport, crossed the Tennessee River, to Shell Mound, crossed Raccoon Ridge, Lookout Valley, Lookout Mountain, Pigeon Mountain to Lafayette, then across Taylor's Ridge to Vilanon,GA. They then participated in all of the movements of the army, in the March to Atlanta, where scouting and skirmishing became almost a daily occurrence, in addition to the patrols needed to locate the defensive positions of the retreating confederates. When the Regiment reached Atlanta, in August, its men and mounts had been worked to the limits of endurance.
During the past 12 months, the Regiment had marched over 2600 miles, when they were ordered back to Nashville for re-mounting and re-equipping. On the 12th. of January, 1865, they again moved out, to conduct operations in the Alabama and Georgia areas.
On the 7th. of May 1865, the Regiment was ordered to proceed, as quickly as possible, to Spaulding,GA, in Irwin County, and picket the Omulgee River, from Hawkinsville to the mouth of the Oconee River, for the purpose of preventing the escape of Jefferson Davis, who was then supposed to be making his way to the coast, and if the Regiment got on his track to follow him wherever he went, then to capture, or kill him without fail. At Abbyville, Colonel Minty became satisfied that Davis had already crossed the Ocmulgee River, then ascertained that the 1st. Wisconsin Cavalry were following him closely in the direction of Irwinsville. With 153 of his best mounted men of the Regiment, he followed the line of the Ocmulgee for some miles, then took a bridle path, or blind road through the woods towards Irwinsville, arriving there about 2 A.M. on the 10th., to find that Davis's party had not yet passed.
Pretending to be a part of his escort, Colonel Pritchard gained information from a citizen that Davis was encamped in the woods about three fourths of a mile north of the town.
The camp in which Davis and his family were found was pleasantly situated, surrounded by a thick pine forest, close to a small swamp, not far from a running brook, affording healthful refreshment for the weary fugitives who rested near its banks. In the camp were standing three wall tents, in line, parallel with the road, facing the opposite direction, while the narrow space between the tents, was occupied by several horses, without equipment. Still beyond, in advance of this line of tents, was a small tent, pitched against a large tree. In this closure of tents, reposing all unconscious of the impending danger, lay Davis and his family, together with his military staff. Nearby was the rest of the camp, which appeared to be troops, with army wagons, ambulances, horses and cavalry equipment. The Regiment charged into the camp just at early dawn, completely surprising them, then making the arrest. A few Michigan men then guarded the tents, while the main force was called to the sound of firing, unfortunately caused by a collision of a portion of the 4th., with the 1st. Wisconsin Cavalry, closing in on the camp simultaneously with the 4th.
The camp was soon broken up, when after breakfast and a brief rest, the male prisoners were mounted on their own horses, Mrs. Davis, her servants and the rest of the family were placed in the ambulances for the trip to Macon. On arriving at Macon, Colonel Pritchard, Captain Hudson and Lieutenant's Stauber and Purinton, with 22 men were detailed to escort Davis to Washington D.C.
There having been a reward, of 100,000 dollars, posted for the capture of Davis, the men of the 4th. were naturally elated at their good fortune, however, the War Department appointed a commission that decided that the men of the 4th. were indeed entitled to the money, but when Congress approved the appropriation, a claim was immediately put forth by the men of the 1st. Wisconsin. It was not until July of 1868 that a bill authorizing the payment was passed, and at that time Congress felt the reward be shared by both the 4th. Michigan and the 1st. Wisconsin.
When the money was distributed, it was shared equally by all men who had participated in the expedition.
The Fourth gained a national reputation, with world wide notoriety, by the capture of Davis. It was an accomplishment of an eminently special and important duty, for the nation, so distinctive and definite in its character, as to render a like service impossible, giving it a place in the history of the war, without parallel.
The Regiment, while feeling its duty was more than aptly performed, and that the war was indeed finally complete, returned to Nashville, on the 1st. of July, where they were mustered out of service and paid off. Returning to Michigan, they arrived at Detroit, where they were disbanded on the 10th.
During their term of Federal service, they were engaged at:
Stamford, Ky
Gallatin, Tn
Lebanon, Tn
Rural Hill, Tn
Baird's Mill, Tn
Hollow Tree Gap, Tn
Wilson's Creek Road, Tn
Purdy, Tn
Franklin, Tn
Wilson Creek, Tn
Lavernge, Tn
Jefferson's Bridge, Tn
Nashville Pike, Tn
Stone River, Tn
Manchester Pike, Tn
Harpeth River, Tn
Bradyville, Tn
Woodbury, Tn
Rover, Tn
Charlotte, Tn
Auburn, Tn
Liberty, Tn
Unionville, Tn
Thompson's Station, Tn
Rutherford Creek, Tn
Duck River, Tn
Prosperity Church, Tn
Snow Hill, Tn
McMinnville, Tn
Statesville, Tn
Alexandria, Tn
Wartrace, Tn
Middletown, Tn
Versailles, Tn
Cherry Valley, Tn
Shelbyville, Tn
Hickory Creek, Tn
Tullahoma, Tn
Rock Island, Tn
Sparta, Tn
Sperry Mill, Tn
Smith's Cross Roads, Tn
Reed's Bridge, Tn
Chickamauga, Ga
Rossville, Ga
Cotton Port, Tn
Hill Creek, Tn
Chattanooga, Tn
Cleveland, Tn
Mission Ridge, Tn
Tunnel Hill, Ga
Mission Bridge, Ga
Arundel Creek, Ga
Kingston, Ga
Dallas, Ga
Villa Rica, Ga
Lost Mountain, Ga
Big Shanty, Ga
McAfee's Cross Roads, Ga
Noonday Creek, Ga
Kenesaw Mountain, Ga
Rosswell, Ga
Lebanon Mills, Ga
Stone Mountain, Ga
Covington, Ga
Flat Rock Creek, Ga
Atlanta, Ga
Fair Oaks, Ga
Jonesboro, Ga
Lovejoys Station, Ga
McDonough's, Ga
Rosswell, Ga
Sweet Water, Ga
Moses Creek, Ga
New Hope Church, Ga
Stilesboro, Ga
Rome, Ga
Blue Pond, Ga
Selma, Al
Double Bridge, Ga
Macon, Ga
ORGANIZATION
Organized at Detroit, Mich., and mustered in August 28, 1862. Left State for Louisville, Ky., September 26. Attached to 1st Brigade, Cavalry Division, Army of the Ohio to November, 1862. 1st Brigade, Cavalry Division, Army of the Cumberland to January, 1863. 1st Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Army of the Cumberland to October, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Army of the Cumberland to November, 1863. 1st Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Army of the Cumberland to November, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, Wilson's Cavalry Corps, Military Division Mississippi to November, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division Mississippi to July, 1865. Mustered out July 1, 1865.
Offered is a nice badge worn by members of the 4th Michigan Cavalry Association at their various reunions and parades. The hanger celluloid button covered by blue cloth. A pair of silver colored sabers are on the blue cloth. A yellow ribbon is attached to the hanger. Written in silver colored ink on the ribbon is "4th Michigan Cavalry Association". The badge was made by the Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey as noted by the manufacturer's label in the back of the ribbon.
4th Michigan Cavalry
The Fourth Cavalry was authorized about the 1st. of July, 1862, with Colonel R. Minty, of Detroit, Lt.Colonel of the Third Cavalry as commander, being ordered into rendezvous at Detroit, on the 29th. of July. It was mustered into the service of the United States on the 29th. of August, with the maximum force, being composed of companies recruited in various parts of the State. When they left Michigan on the 26th. of September, it had on its rolls the names of 1233 officers and men. They were fully armed and equipped, their destination being, Louisville,KY.
The Fourth, under the command of Colonel Minty, marched from Louisville on October the 10th., being in the advance on Stanford,KY, where the confederate Morgan was stationed with 2500 men, two pieces of artillery. Attacking and driving Morgan as far as Crab Orchard, killing a Lieutenant Colonel, taking a Major and 11 men prisoners, the Regiment marched back to Mumfordsville. On November 1st., it marched, 543 strong, from this point, with the cavalry division, via Bowling Green, South Union, Springfield and Mitchellville, to Galatin,TN, there reporting to Major General Crittenden, on November 8th. Crossing the Cumberland River, it met and drove back Morgan's pickets, next morning marched to Lebanon, again driving in his pickets, then at a gallop entered that town, two miles in advance of the Infantry, attacking and driving Morgan, with his force of 750 men, his two pieces of artillery, capturing a large number of mules, commissary stores and clothing, rejoining Crittenden at Silver Springs, where they engaged in scouting the surrounding countryside.
On the 19th, they escorted the 14th. Brigade from Rural Hill to Stewart's Ferry, where they continued on scouting duty, when on the 9th., they reported to General Stanley, Chief of Cavalry, then marched to Camp Rosecrans, near Nashville, where they were again engaged in scouting, having lost 3 men wounded, during October and November. At 7 O'Clock on the morning of December the 4th., Colonel Minty, with 302 officers and men, moved from Nashville on a reconnaissance in the direction of Franklin. When about eight miles from Nashville, they encountered the confederate pickets, driving them back on both Wilson Creek and Franklin Pikes, to their reserve, posted at Hollow Tree Gap, naturally an exceedingly strong position. Dislodging the confederates at this point, they advanced to within one mile of Franklin, where a large confederate force was stationed., thence they returned to camp at Nashville, not having sustained any loss. On the 17th., the Regiment, as part of a larger cavalry force, under the command of General D.S. Stanley, moved towards Triune, engaging the confederates about eight miles out, on the Wilson Creek Pike, driving them back to within three miles of Triune. Learning that the southerners were in force at that point, under Buckner and Hardee, General Stanley withdrew three miles and halted on a crossroad to Franklin, the horses remain saddled all of the night. Before daybreak, they moved on, arriving at Franklin about 7 A.M. Finding the confederates 1300 strong, well posted, under cover of houses along the bank of the river, Colonel Minty advanced with the Regiment at a gallop to a shallow ford, the bridge having been destroyed, where, with his revolving rifles, he succeeded in forcing a crossing, capturing the rebel pickets and dislodging the force behind them. He pursued them three miles, keeping well in advance of the mounted force, killing one Captain and four men, wounding six, and capturing a stand of colors along with seventeen prisoners, two of whom were officers. Then returning to Franklin, they destroyed a large supply of flour and other stores. Notwithstanding the Regiment was much exposed to hostile fire, they suffered no casualties. They then returned to camp at Nashville.
On the 15th., Captain Abeel, with a picket of 40 men, stationed on the Murfreesboro Pike, was approached by a flag of truce, then while negotiating with a rebel officer, who accompanied it, was surprised and captured with his entire command.
On the 20th., they fought at Laurel Hill. On the 21st., Captain Mix, with 50 men moved out of camp, with orders to scout in the direction of Franklin, on both sides of Wilson Creek Pike, to obtain all information possible. About 2 miles out, he met Colonel Stanley, in charge of a forage train, with two regiments of infantry, a section of artillery, and a detachment of 30 men of the 4th. Kentucky cavalry. The Colonel informed Captain Mix that the Kentuckians were skirmishing with the confederates, and directed him to join them, assume command, then act as his judgement might dictate. Dismounting his men, but failing to dislodge the rebels, strongly posted behind a stone wall, the Captain remounted his force, then charged, causing a precipitate retreat of the defenders, only after they fired two volleys, wounding Sergeant McIntire of Company "B", while the confederates lost 7 killed, with 10 captured.
There was a general advance of the Army of the Cumberland from Nashville, on the 26th, towards Lavernge. The Regiment, in command on Lieutenant Colonel Dickinson, as a part of Minty's Brigade, met the confederates about 10 miles out, on the Murfreesboro Pike. After sharp skirmishing, the rebels fell back, being steadily reinforced until reaching Lavernge, where they made a stand with 2500 cavalry and mounted infantry, with four pieces of artillery, under the command of General Wheeler. Here the fighting continued until dark, when the Regiment bivouacked, having lost one wounded. On the morning of the 27th., the rebels having fallen back, Minty's Brigade moved forward, with the exception of one battalion of the 4th., under the command of Captain Mix, who was sent to the left in advance of the brigade, to report to General Hazen, on the Jefferson Pike. General Hazen directed Captain Mix to gain possession of a bridge, about two miles in front of him, to prevent its destruction. He pushed forward, when he was immediately confronted by a force of rebel cavalry. He charged, then in less than fifteen minutes, had possession of the bridge, having driven an entire rebel regiment of cavalry before them. He was in turn attacked by the whole force of the brigade, but held his position, for an hour and a half, when General Hazen came up with his infantry, when the confederates fell back. Captain Mix had two men wounded with three taken as prisoners.
On the afternoon of the 31st., the Regiment having moved rapidly across the country from Lavernge, whither it had been sent the night before to operate against General Wheeler, rejoined the brigade, which took up a position on the right flank of General McCook, at Stone River, and nearly parallel to, and about three-fourths of a mile from, the Nashville and Murfreesboro Pike.
Here the Regiment,formed a line of dismounted skirmishers, close to the edge of a wood, out of which had been driven a large force of confederate cavalry. Colonel Minty, with his brigade, was here driven back by an overwhelming force of dismounted cavalry, with four pieces of artillery, just at sundown. The rebels remounted, then advancing from the woods, formed four lines. After falling back to the cover of a small knoll, the Colonel reformed the brigade, then ordered a charge, General Stanley leading two companies of the 4th., along with 50 men of the 15th. Pennsylvania, routing the confederates, while capturing four stands of colors. At the same time, Colonel Minty charged the first line in his front, and with the balance of the 4th., along with the 1st. Tennessee, driving it back, then again reforming, dashed at the second line of rebels, which in turn broke and ran, retreating from the field. During the engagement the Regiment lost 5 wounded, 3 prisoners with 2 missing, while in the whole operations surrounding the Battle of Stone River, lost 12 horses killed, 3 wounded and 8 captured. While the loss to the confederates appears to have been very great in prisoners, as Minty's Brigade alone captured 192.
The Regiment, with its brigade, moved out from Murfreesboro on the evening of the 9th., returning to Nashville, scouting the area in between the two cities, to return on the 19th. Early in February the Regiment set out on a scouting mission to gain information and hinder the confederates operating under General's Wheeler and Forrest. During this scout the Regiment marched over 250 miles in much privation, due to the rainey cold weather, but returned with 145 prisoners, including 2 Colonels and 14 other commissioned officers.
The Regiment remained in the Tennessee area, continually scouting and skirmishing with the rebels, until April of 1864, when 800 strong and well equipped, now armed with the Spencer repeating carbine, they left Nashville, under the command of Colonel Park, marching to Columbia, where they became part of the 2nd. Cavalry Division. They then moved through Shelbyville, Tullahoma and Dechard, over the Cumberland Mountains to Stevenson, then Bridgeport, crossed the Tennessee River, to Shell Mound, crossed Raccoon Ridge, Lookout Valley, Lookout Mountain, Pigeon Mountain to Lafayette, then across Taylor's Ridge to Vilanon,GA. They then participated in all of the movements of the army, in the March to Atlanta, where scouting and skirmishing became almost a daily occurrence, in addition to the patrols needed to locate the defensive positions of the retreating confederates. When the Regiment reached Atlanta, in August, its men and mounts had been worked to the limits of endurance.
During the past 12 months, the Regiment had marched over 2600 miles, when they were ordered back to Nashville for re-mounting and re-equipping. On the 12th. of January, 1865, they again moved out, to conduct operations in the Alabama and Georgia areas.
On the 7th. of May 1865, the Regiment was ordered to proceed, as quickly as possible, to Spaulding,GA, in Irwin County, and picket the Omulgee River, from Hawkinsville to the mouth of the Oconee River, for the purpose of preventing the escape of Jefferson Davis, who was then supposed to be making his way to the coast, and if the Regiment got on his track to follow him wherever he went, then to capture, or kill him without fail. At Abbyville, Colonel Minty became satisfied that Davis had already crossed the Ocmulgee River, then ascertained that the 1st. Wisconsin Cavalry were following him closely in the direction of Irwinsville. With 153 of his best mounted men of the Regiment, he followed the line of the Ocmulgee for some miles, then took a bridle path, or blind road through the woods towards Irwinsville, arriving there about 2 A.M. on the 10th., to find that Davis's party had not yet passed.
Pretending to be a part of his escort, Colonel Pritchard gained information from a citizen that Davis was encamped in the woods about three fourths of a mile north of the town.
The camp in which Davis and his family were found was pleasantly situated, surrounded by a thick pine forest, close to a small swamp, not far from a running brook, affording healthful refreshment for the weary fugitives who rested near its banks. In the camp were standing three wall tents, in line, parallel with the road, facing the opposite direction, while the narrow space between the tents, was occupied by several horses, without equipment. Still beyond, in advance of this line of tents, was a small tent, pitched against a large tree. In this closure of tents, reposing all unconscious of the impending danger, lay Davis and his family, together with his military staff. Nearby was the rest of the camp, which appeared to be troops, with army wagons, ambulances, horses and cavalry equipment. The Regiment charged into the camp just at early dawn, completely surprising them, then making the arrest. A few Michigan men then guarded the tents, while the main force was called to the sound of firing, unfortunately caused by a collision of a portion of the 4th., with the 1st. Wisconsin Cavalry, closing in on the camp simultaneously with the 4th.
The camp was soon broken up, when after breakfast and a brief rest, the male prisoners were mounted on their own horses, Mrs. Davis, her servants and the rest of the family were placed in the ambulances for the trip to Macon. On arriving at Macon, Colonel Pritchard, Captain Hudson and Lieutenant's Stauber and Purinton, with 22 men were detailed to escort Davis to Washington D.C.
There having been a reward, of 100,000 dollars, posted for the capture of Davis, the men of the 4th. were naturally elated at their good fortune, however, the War Department appointed a commission that decided that the men of the 4th. were indeed entitled to the money, but when Congress approved the appropriation, a claim was immediately put forth by the men of the 1st. Wisconsin. It was not until July of 1868 that a bill authorizing the payment was passed, and at that time Congress felt the reward be shared by both the 4th. Michigan and the 1st. Wisconsin.
When the money was distributed, it was shared equally by all men who had participated in the expedition.
The Fourth gained a national reputation, with world wide notoriety, by the capture of Davis. It was an accomplishment of an eminently special and important duty, for the nation, so distinctive and definite in its character, as to render a like service impossible, giving it a place in the history of the war, without parallel.
The Regiment, while feeling its duty was more than aptly performed, and that the war was indeed finally complete, returned to Nashville, on the 1st. of July, where they were mustered out of service and paid off. Returning to Michigan, they arrived at Detroit, where they were disbanded on the 10th.
During their term of Federal service, they were engaged at:
Stamford, Ky
Gallatin, Tn
Lebanon, Tn
Rural Hill, Tn
Baird's Mill, Tn
Hollow Tree Gap, Tn
Wilson's Creek Road, Tn
Purdy, Tn
Franklin, Tn
Wilson Creek, Tn
Lavernge, Tn
Jefferson's Bridge, Tn
Nashville Pike, Tn
Stone River, Tn
Manchester Pike, Tn
Harpeth River, Tn
Bradyville, Tn
Woodbury, Tn
Rover, Tn
Charlotte, Tn
Auburn, Tn
Liberty, Tn
Unionville, Tn
Thompson's Station, Tn
Rutherford Creek, Tn
Duck River, Tn
Prosperity Church, Tn
Snow Hill, Tn
McMinnville, Tn
Statesville, Tn
Alexandria, Tn
Wartrace, Tn
Middletown, Tn
Versailles, Tn
Cherry Valley, Tn
Shelbyville, Tn
Hickory Creek, Tn
Tullahoma, Tn
Rock Island, Tn
Sparta, Tn
Sperry Mill, Tn
Smith's Cross Roads, Tn
Reed's Bridge, Tn
Chickamauga, Ga
Rossville, Ga
Cotton Port, Tn
Hill Creek, Tn
Chattanooga, Tn
Cleveland, Tn
Mission Ridge, Tn
Tunnel Hill, Ga
Mission Bridge, Ga
Arundel Creek, Ga
Kingston, Ga
Dallas, Ga
Villa Rica, Ga
Lost Mountain, Ga
Big Shanty, Ga
McAfee's Cross Roads, Ga
Noonday Creek, Ga
Kenesaw Mountain, Ga
Rosswell, Ga
Lebanon Mills, Ga
Stone Mountain, Ga
Covington, Ga
Flat Rock Creek, Ga
Atlanta, Ga
Fair Oaks, Ga
Jonesboro, Ga
Lovejoys Station, Ga
McDonough's, Ga
Rosswell, Ga
Sweet Water, Ga
Moses Creek, Ga
New Hope Church, Ga
Stilesboro, Ga
Rome, Ga
Blue Pond, Ga
Selma, Al
Double Bridge, Ga
Macon, Ga
ORGANIZATION
Organized at Detroit, Mich., and mustered in August 28, 1862. Left State for Louisville, Ky., September 26. Attached to 1st Brigade, Cavalry Division, Army of the Ohio to November, 1862. 1st Brigade, Cavalry Division, Army of the Cumberland to January, 1863. 1st Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Army of the Cumberland to October, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Army of the Cumberland to November, 1863. 1st Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Army of the Cumberland to November, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, Wilson's Cavalry Corps, Military Division Mississippi to November, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division Mississippi to July, 1865. Mustered out July 1, 1865.
1897 Greenville, Michigan State Grand Army of the Republic Badge
Item #: 16054
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A very nice badge worn by Michigan Union veterans at the 1897 Department of Michigan Grand Army of the Republic Encampment held in Greenville, Michigan in 1897. A brass colored hanger has a red colored ribbon attached. Written in gold colored ink on the ribbon is "19th Annual Encampment MICHIGAN - Greenville - April 7 & 8, 1897". A celluloid drop is attached to the ribbon. On the front of the drop is a likeness of William Shakespeare, Michigan G.A.R. Department Commander. Written around the likeness is "Department Commander - WM. SHAKESPEARE - Michigan G.A.R. 1897". The back of the drop has a likeness of the Grand Army of the Republic membership badge. Written around the likeness is "Presented By The Citizens of Greenville.". The badge was made by the C.S. Cole & Co., Chicago, Illinois as noted on the back of the ribbon.
1907 Bay City, Michigan Grand Army of the Republic State Badge
Item #: 16024
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Offered is a nice badge worn by Michigan Union veterans at their state Grand Army of the Republic encampment held in Bay City in 1907. The hanger is a bronze colored medal with the Grand Army of the republic logo in the middle. Written around the G.A.R. logo is "Bay City - June 1907". A red ribbon is attached to the hanger. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a metal piece with "DELEGATE" written on it. A drop is attached to the metal piece below the ribbon. In the middle of the drop is a likeness of a man, probably the Commander of the Michigan Division of the Grand Army of the Republic. Written around the male likeness is "29th Annual Encampment - Dept. of Michigan". On the back of the drop is the state seal of Michigan.
Offered is a nice paper ribbon worn by members of the 6th Michigan Infantry & Heavy Artillery at their 1911 reunion held in Kalamazoo, Michigan. On the top of the ribbon is a likeness of Col. F.W. Curtenius. Written below the likeness of the Colonel is "38th Annual Reunion Sixth Michigan Volunteer Infantry - Heavy Artillery - Aug. 22, 1911 at Kalamazoo - Fifty years ago, August 20, 1861, we were mustered into the U.S. Army as the Sixth Michigan Volunteer Infantry in the City of Kalamazoo.". The paper ribbon is approximately 8 inches tall and 2 5/8 inches wide.
6th Michigan Michigan Volunteer Infantry
The 6th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment lost 2 officers and 76 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded and 6 officers and 498 enlisted men to disease during the Civil War. In July of 1863 it was converted to a heavy artillery regiment after the siege of Port Hudson.
Ordered to Fortress Monroe, Va. and attached to Butler’s New Orleans Expedition
March 4
Sailed with Gen. Butler’s Expedition against New Orleans, La., on Transport “Constitution”
March 13
Arrived at Ship Island, Miss. Attached to 2nd Brigade, Dept. of the Gulf
April 25-28
Operations against Forts St. Phillip and Jackson
May 2
Occupation of New Orleans. One of the first Regiments to occupy the city.
May 9-10
Expedition to New Orleans & Jackson Railroad
May 13
Moved to Baton Rouge, La.
May 14-29
Reconnaissance to Warrenton
May 16
Grand Gulf
May 20
Vicksburg
May 27
Grand Gulf
June-July
Camp at Baton Rouge
July 20-30
Expedition to Camp Moore
August 5
Battle of Baton Rouge
August 20
Evacuation of Baton Rouge
August 22-December 6
Guard duty at Metaria Ridge
November
Attached to Sherman’s Division, Dept. of the Gulf
1863
January 12-15
Expedition to Bayou Teche attached to 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 19th Army Corps, Dept. of the Gulf
January 14
Action with Steamer “Cotton”
January-March
Duty at Camp Parapet and Kenner
March 21-30
Expedition to Ponchatoula (1 company)
March 24
Capture of Ponchatoula
March 26
Skirmish at Ponchatoula
April 12
Manchac Pass, Amite River
May 9-18
Raid on Amite River & Jackson Railroad, destroying over $400,000 worth of property.
May 13
Ponchatoula
May 15
Camp Moore
May 21-23
Moved to New Orleans, thence to Port Hudson
May 24-July 9
Siege of Port Hudson
May 27 & June 14
Assaults on Port Hudson
July 9
Surrender of Port Hudson
July 10
Regiment received thanks of Gen. Banks for gallant and efficient services during the siege and was by his orders converted into a Regiment of Heavy Artillery, to retain its Infantry number, and to have the organization pay and equipment prescribed by law for troops of the Artillery arms.
July 30
Order approved by Secretary of War
August
Regiment on garrison duty at Port Hudson, La. assigned to District of Port Hudson, La., Dept. of the Gulf
November 8
Action at Tunica Bayou, La.
1864
June 6-24
Moved to Morganza, La. and duty there as Infantry attached to Bailey’s Engineer Brigade, Dept. of the Gulf
June 24
At Vicksburg, Miss.
July 23
Moved to mouth of White River, thence to St. Charles, Ark.
July 24
Ashton, Ark.
August 23
Ordered to Mobile Bay, Ala. and attached to U.S. Forces, Mobile Bay, Dept. of the Gulf
Companies A, B, D, G and K garrison at Fort Morgan
Companies C, E, F, H and I garrison at Fort Gaines
December 23 – January 31
Companies B, C, E, F and H detached on Granger’s Expedition to Mobile
December
Assigned to District Southern Alabama, Dept. of the Gulf
1865
March 31
Companies A and K detached from Fort Morgan
March 31-April 8
Companies A and K – Siege of Spanish Fort
April 8
Companies A and K – Siege of Forts Huger and Tracy
April 9
Companies A and K garrison Fort Blakely
April 20
Companies A and K return to Fort Morgan.
April 10 – July 9
Company B detached from Fort Morgan to Navy Cove
Company E detached from Fort Gaines at Fort Powell
July 9
Regiment ordered to New Orleans, La. and duty there
Offered is a great badge worn by members of the 124th Indiana Infantry at their 1913 reunion held in Lynn, Indiana. The hanger is a large celluloid button with the likeness of Chaplain R.H. Sparks on it. A red, white, and blue ribbon is attached to the hanger. Written in gold type ink is "124th INDIANA INFANTRY 37th Annual Reunion - Lynn, Indiana - Oct. 1 - 2, 1913". The badge is made by the Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey.
124th Indiana Infantry Regimental History
One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Indiana Infantry. — Cols., James Burgess, John M. Orr; Lieut. -Cols., John M. Orr, Henry H. Neff, Henry S. Gibson; Majs., Henry H. Neff, Henry S. Gibson, John Messick. This regiment was organized by the consolidation of three companies, raised in the 6th Congressional district for the 125th regiment, and seven companies raised in the 5th Congressional district, rendezvousing at Richmond. It was mustered in March 10, 1864, left the state on the 19th, proceeding to Nashville via Louisville, and was assigned to the division command by Gen. Hovey. On April 5, it proceeded to Athens, Tenn., where the left wing was detached and sent to Columbus. With its corps it marched toward Red Clay, Ga., being joined at Columbus by the left wing. It was in an engagement at Buzzard Roost ; in frequent skirmishes in the vicinity of Resaca and Kingston; in sharp fighting at Lost mountain, and was actively engaged at Kennesaw mountain. Col. Burgess resigned July 9, and Lieut. -Col. Orr was promoted colonel. The regiment was in a constant skirmish until Atlanta was reached; was in the battle of Atlanta on the 22nd; took part in the siege of Atlanta; fought at Jonesboro, and then remained in camp at Decatur until Oct. 4, when it accompanied the column in pursuit of Hood; had a sharp skirmish at the Oostanaula river; continued the pursuit as far as Gaylesville, Ala.; moved via Cedar bluffs and Dalton to Nashville, where it joined Gen. Thomas' command. It next moved for Pulaski, reaching there on the 15th, and proceeding thence to Columbia, where it was in a brisk skirmish for two days. On the march toward Franklin it was in a brisk fight at Spring Hill, where Co. C was captured. It was in the battle of Franklin, Nov. 30, repelling every assault, was next engaged in the battle of Nashville, and joined in pursuit of Hood as far as Columbia, whence it moved to Clifton, embarked for Cincinnati, moved thence to Washington, which was reached on Jan. 30, 1865; then sailed for Morehead City, N. C, which was reached Feb. 27. From New Berne, it marched towards Kinston, being engaged at Wise's Forks, and aiding in repulsing an assault. From Kinston it marched for Goldsboro, where a junction was effected with Sherman's army on March 21. It was stationed at Lenoir institute for a short time, moving for Greensboro May 3, thence to Charlotte, where it went into camp. It returned to Greensboro July 13, remained there until Aug. 31, when it was mustered out. The original strength was 958; gain by recruits 79; total, 1,037. Loss by death, 149; desertion, 37; unaccounted for 6.
Footnotes: Regimental history taken from "The Union Army" by Federal Publishing Company, 1908 - Volume 3
1899 Indiana Grand Army of the Republic State Terre Haute Badge
Item #: 15969
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Offered is a nice badge worn by Indiana Union veterans at the 1899 state reunion held in Terre Haute. The badge has a bronze colored metal hanger with the word "SOUVENIR" on it. An U.S. flag ribbon is attached to the hanger. A celluloid drop is attached to the ribbon. A likeness of Fort Harrison is in the middle of the drop. Written around the likeness is "20th Annual Encampment, G.A.R. - Terre Haute, Ind. - Ft. Harrison - May 23 - 25, '99.". The badge is made by the Whitehead & Hoag COmpnay of Newark, New Jersey as noted on the back of the drop.
Army of the Shenandoah Veterans Survivors Association Badge
Item #: 16152
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A super badge worn by members of the Army of Shenandoah Veterans Survivors Association. In order to be a member of the Army of the Shenandoah you had to fight in units that were in the Army of the Shenandoah. The hanger of this badge has "ARMY OF THE SHENANDOAH" written on it. It is surrounded by black enamel. Attached to the hanger are two crossed rifles. On top of the rifles is written "Veteran Survivors Association" surrounded by white enamel. The drop is attached is a drop in the shape of the Eighth Corp badge with blue enamel. In the middle of the drop is the 22nd Corp badge in red enamel. On the back of the hanger is "214 PA VOLS.".
Offered is a wonderful badge worn by members of the Society of the Army of the Potomac. In order to be a member, you had to serve in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. this beautiful badge has a pair of crossed sabers as it's hanger. A blue, white, and blue ribbon is attached to the hanger. A pair of crossed cannons are attached to the ribbon. Attached to the cannons is the drop which has an "AP" in the middle. Around the center are red enameled "prongs" with corp badges of the units which fought in the AOP.
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