not effected until January 7, 1863, when the first and second battalions were mustered in. This was done by the consolidation of the nuclei of three regiments, then in camp at Peoria-Colonel Capron's, Colonel Hancock's and Colonel Jenkins'. On the 6th of February, the third battalion was mustered in. The regimental

muster-in roster was as follows:

Colonel, Horace Capron; Lieutenant-Colonel, David P. Jenkins; 1st Major, Francis M. Davidson; 2d Major, David Quigg; 3d Major, Howland Tompkins; Adjutant, Henry W. Carpenter; Quartermaster, Samuel F. True; Commissary, Bruce C. Payne; Surgeon, Preston H. Bailhache; 1st Assistant Surgeon, George A. Wilson; 2d Assistant Surgeon, John Ivory Wilkins; Chaplain, Samuel Chase.

Co. A-Captain, Marion S. Carr; 1st Lieutenant, Horace Capron; 2d Lieutenant, John S. Henderson.

Co. B-Captain, Paul Distler; 1st Lieutenant, Henry Heineke; 2d Lieutenant, Philip Link.

Co. C-Captain, James B. Dent; 1st Lieutenant, Horace L. Porter; 2d Lieutenant, Henry M. Eveans.

Co. D-Captain, Ebenezer L. Foote; 1st Lieutenant, Thomas L. Masters; 2d Lieutenant, John Miller.

Co. E—Captain, Benjamin Crandle; 1st Lieutenant, George W. Evans; 2d Lieutenant, John Hahs.

Co. F-Captain, Thomas K. Jenkins; 1st Lieutenant, William H. Guy; 2d Lieutenant, John Sayler.

Co. G-Captain, William Perkins; 1st Lieutenant, Lewis W. Boren; 2d Lieutenant, Enoch C. Palmer.

Co. H-Captain, William A. Lord; 1st Lieutenant, John S. Anderson; 2d Lieutenant, John W. Howell.

Co. I-Captain, Francis M. Hagaman; 1st Lieutenant, Francis Bocke; 2d Lieutenant, DeRiley Kelbourne.

Co. K-Captain, William R. Sanford; 1st Lieutenant, John R. Garner; 2d Lieutenant, James S. Steen.

Co. L-Captain, Alvin Everts; 1st Lieutenant, Newton N. Burfree; 2d Lieutenant, Henry Connelly.

Co. M-Captain, Thomas S. Lupton; 1st Lieutenant, William W. Rowcliff; 2d Lieutenant, Jacob J. Ruby.

During the months of February and March, 1863, the regiment received its horses and equipments, and was thoroughly drilled in cavalry tactics. On the 28th of the latter month, it broke camp and started for Kentucky, reaching Glasgow, in the southern portion of that State, at noon on the 17th of April. Two hours later it started upon the march for the Cumberland River, traveling day and night. It reached Celina the next evening, where, on the succeeding day

(the 19th), it had a brief skirmish with the enemy, driving them from the place, and afterward burned the town and destroyed one hundred thousand dollars' worth of army stores. It then returned to Camp Boyle, at Glasgow, where it remained some months. Here it received four six-pounder mountain howitzers. While stationed here, it was engaged in scouting through the country. In June, it pursued the rebel Colonel Hamilton to the river, effected a crossing, and surrounded his camp, capturing a number of prisoners, their train, two cannon, six hundred stand of arms, and all of the rebel commander's papers. The doughty Colonel escaped, amid a perfect shower of bullets, by putting spurs to his blooded iron-gray horse. Nothing more of particular note occurred until the famous raid of Morgan across the Ohio River. The 14th, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Jenkins, was engaged in the pursuit and capture of the bold rider and his crew. It then returned to Glasgow, having traveled during this expedition over 2,100 miles.

On the 18th of August, it started for East Tennessee, reaching Burnside's army, at Montgomery, on the 30th, leaving him the next day at Emery River, and hastening on to Knoxville, which place it reached on the 1st of September, capturing the rear guard of the enemy and a considerable amount of stores. It was present at the surrender of Cumberland Gap, September 9th, and was then sent across the Clinch Mountains, and placed at guarding railroads, having about one hundred and fifty miles of track in charge. While here, it was frequently engaged in skirmishing with the enemy, and often suffered for food. On the 18th it pursued the routed forces of the rebel Colonel Carter for nearly ten miles toward Bristol, capturing and killing many, taking their train and a large quantity of arms, ammunition and camp equipage. On the following day it drove them from Blountville through Bristol, into Virginia, destroying at Bristol a large depot of army supplies. On the 20th it again engaged the enemy at Zollicoffer. On the 22d, it met them at Blountville, and after four hours' hard fighting drove them back. On the 11th of October it had another severe engagement with the enemy, gaining great credit for boldness and skill. At Blountville, on the 14th, it fought them for five hours, driving them toward Bristol.

The siege of Knoxville by the rebels changed the plans of our

commanders, and the 14th was employed in harassing the besieging forces. On the 19th of December, the brigade was attacked by an overwhelming force of rebels, and compelled to retreat; but the latter operation was conducted a la Sigel-whipping the enemy while itself in retreat. The losses in this affair were very severe on both sides. After the raising of the siege of Knoxville, the 14th was engaged in the pursuit of Longstreet's forces up the Richland Valley. On the 14th of December, our forces were attacked at Bean's Station, by Longstreet's corps. Although the odds against them were well-nigh overwhelming, our boys maintained their position with great boldness and success. The enemy were repulsed with a loss of 800 men. On the following day, the fight was renewed seven miles below Bean Station, with a similar result.

December 24th, the 14th moved across Holston River, and was incorporated with General Sturgis' cavalry corps, and was thereafter engaged in campaigning against Longstreet, who was attempting to re-invest Knoxville.

In January, 1864, the brigade of which the 14th had long formed a part was broken up, and the regiment was for a time engaged in guarding railroads. Before the month was ended, it was re-united, and joined in driving the enemy to Dandridge, where a severe battle was fought. Immediately afterward, with General Sturgis' corps, it crossed a spur of the mountains, and camped at Tuckaleehee Cove, January 30th.

The 14th was now chosen for an expedition into North Carolina, to punish a noted band of robbers, known as "Thomas' Legion," composed of one hundred whites and two hundred Cherokee Indians. The expedition was begun on the 31st of January, and on the 2d of February, the regiment came upon the object of its search, whom it completely routed, killing sixty and capturing fifty-six of the band. The 14th lost four killed and five wounded. One of the latter-the lamented Lieutenant Horace Capron, son of Colonel Capron--died a few days later. On the 5th, the regiment reached the valley at the foot of the range in Tennessee.

A few reconnoissances, with a great deal of hard marching, filled the time till March 13th, when the regiment was found at Madisonville. This point was made headquarters, while the regiment was

broken up in detachments and employed in guarding fords and mountain passes. While thus engaged, a band of Thomas' Legion, consisting of about one hundred and fifty Indians, planned the capture and slaughter of the detached companies. Their first attempt was made upon Company E, at Cittico, May 27th, when they were handsomely met, and soon fled to the mountains.

In June the 14th was ordered to join Sherman, and on the 13th began its march, camping near Lost Mountain on the 29th. The next day it joined General Stoneman's cavalry corps, and remained with it throughout the Georgia campaign, or until his capture.

On the 27th of July it started upon the famous raid to Macon, reaching that place on the 30th. Our troops destroyed the public buildings there, and captured many prisoners. Learning of the failure of General Garrard to co-operate with him, and that a large rebel force was advancing upon him, General Stoneman fell back. At Sunshine Church, after a terrible fight of eight hours, and being completely surrounded, the latter officer concluded to surrender. Colonels Capron and Adams, however, received permission to cut their way through. This they succeeded in doing, and went through the rebel lines at different points, and afterward united. Soon after the danger was passed, a dispute arose between the two Colonels as to seniority of rank and the proper course to pursue, and they separated. Colonel Adams succeeded in escaping, while Colonel Capron was misled by the treachery of a guide, and wandered for several days in the enemy's country. Finally, supposing himself safe, he ordered a halt about one o'clock on the morning of August 3d, and permitted the men to unsaddle and lie down, having had little or no sleep for seven days and nights. While in the deep slumber induced by such excessive labors, they were attacked by the rebels, who dashed over the entire length of our line, killing many of the men while they slept. Those who escaped did so by flying to the woods on foot and unarmed, afterward making their way through the rebel country, hunted by rebel soldiers, guerrillas, citizens and bloodhounds. Many men were captured or slaughtered after escaping the fearful tragedy of August 3d. Those who succeeded in reaching our lines came in squads and singly, during a period of several weeks. One squad traveled a distance of 400 miles before reaching the Union lines.

During the raid upon Macon, the first battalion of the 14th, under Major Davidson, left the main command July 29th, and "marched over one hundred and sixty miles in less than three days and nights, destroying four depots, forty engines, five hundred freight and passenger cars, many miles of railroad, thousands of cords of wood, public buildings and large stores of military property, with a number of important bridges including the great Oconee bridge. On several occasions it passed near large bodies of the enemy-once attacking, routing, and chasing for miles the rear guard of a large force which was marching to guard the Oconee bridge, which our troops had just destroyed; and once they passed between Milledgeville and the rebel picket, not more than a half mile from the city, and finally joined the main command August 1st, in time to share the great disaster of the 3d. For this exploit the Major was recommended for promotion by General Stoneman."

After the scattered fragments of the brigade of which the 14th was a part were re-united, being dismounted and unarmed, they were furnished with muskets, and sent to guard the Chattahoochee River. On the 15th of September, the brigade was sent to Kentucky to be remounted, which was effected at Louisville October 16th, still retaining its muskets. It was then sent to Pulaski, Tennessee, arriving November 3d, and on the 18th marched to Waynesboro, to oppose Forrest. For three days the ground was contested against overwhelming odds, our troops slowly retiring, and fighting a severe battle below Mount Pleasant on the 23d. The 4th Corps, under Schofield, was falling back, the cavalry brigade guarding the rear and holding Forrest in check. On the 24th the rebels succeeded in flanking the cavalry, who were driven in disorder, but the 4th Corps came up on the double quick, and repulsed the enemy.

November 29th, the cavalry brigade was sent up the north bank of Duck River, to prevent Forrest's crossing. Here it again narrowly escaped capture, being at one time entirely surrounded by three rebel divisions. Colonel Capron with a few companies cut his way out. This movement was followed by a similar one by the 14th regiment, under the lead of Captains Jenkins and Connelly, who thus saved the brigade. The brigade then joined the cavalry corps, and aided in checking the advance of the rebels. During the bat