. The Nineteenth Illinois; a memoir of a regiment of volunteer infantry famous in the Civil War of fifty years ago for its drill, bravery, and distinguished services . Murfreesborois made historical, and future generations will point out theplaces where so many heroes fell, gloriously, in defense of theUnion. All honor to the Army of the Cumberland—thanksto the living, and tears for the lamented dead. In Eddys Patriotism of Illinois it is declared that inthis terrible affair no regiment vindicated its manhood moregenerously than the Nineteenth Illinois, and that book says:On the thirtieth of D
. The Nineteenth Illinois; a memoir of a regiment of volunteer infantry famous in the Civil War of fifty years ago for its drill, bravery, and distinguished services . Murfreesborois made historical, and future generations will point out theplaces where so many heroes fell, gloriously, in defense of theUnion. All honor to the Army of the Cumberland—thanksto the living, and tears for the lamented dead. In Eddys Patriotism of Illinois it is declared that inthis terrible affair no regiment vindicated its manhood moregenerously than the Nineteenth Illinois, and that book says:On the thirtieth of December the regiment had but littleto do and lost only nine men. The next morning it was upearly in line of battle, although the men had scarcely eatenanything and slept on the ground without their blankets,which were in the wagon trains, miles to the rear. Soon,by the sound of the musketry, it was evident the rebels hadturned our right. Thomas had lost part of his artillery andthe veteran troops were retiring. Further back, towardthe rear, firing opened. Then the Nineteenth prepared forthe fight. They changed front, fixed bayonets, and charged, r ^3 ^^^!^^^.
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