History of the 77th Illinois Volunteer Infantry; Sept. 2, 1862-July 10, 1865 14+

📗 This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1883 Excerpt: ... CHAPTER THE SECOND. "REVIELLE." DHE Roll of the Seventy-Seventh Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, as mustered into the service of the United States on the second of September, 1862, is herewith presented. While it is not claimed that this roll is absolutely correct, it is believed to be nearly so. In the hurry and confusion and excitement incident to the muster out of the Regiment, it would be very strange if no mistakes had occurred. But these mistakes are of minor importance. The main facts and incidents recorded as pertaining to each individual member are substantially correct. And as such, they are respectfully submitted, with the hope thajt our surviving comrades, in looking over these familiar names, may call to mind the forms and features of those brave men who gave their lives for their country--that they may recall many of the scenes and incidents, both serious and comic, which occurred on the march, in the camp, and on the fatal field--and that the ties of friendship and sincere affection, cemented by those long, weary months of common sufferings and common dangers, may grow stronger and stronger with the advancing years, until the Supreme Grand Commander of armies and nations shall sound the last " Tattoo" for the last surviving member of t...