The 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry : A Civil War History

Organized at Indianapolis in December 1861, the 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry's Civil War service spanned the Mississippi Valley and the Gulf South. From Louisville to New Orleans and on to Mobile, General James R. Slack and the 47th Indiana took the war to the inland waterways and southern bayous, fighting in many of the Civil War's most famous campaigns, including Vicksburg, Red River and Mobile. This chronicle of the 47th Indiana follows the regiment's odyssey through the words of its officers and men. Sources include Chaplain Samuel Sawyer's account of their exploits in the Indianapolis Daily Journal, soldiers' accounts in Indiana newspapers, stories of war and intrigue from newspapermen of the "Bohemian Brigade," and General Slack's own story in letters to his wife, Ann, including his post-war command on the Rio Grande. Numerous photographs, previously unpublished battle and area maps, and a full regimental roster complete this detailed account This Chronicle Of The 47th Indiana Follows The Regiment's Odyssey Through The Words Of Its Officers And Men. Sources Include Chaplain Samuel Sawyer's Account, Soldiers' Accounts, Stories Of War And Intrigue From Newspapermen Of The Bohemian Brigade, And General James R. Slack's Own Story. Numerous Photographs, Previously Unpublished Maps, And A Full Regimental Roster Complete This--provided By Publisher. Constitutional Crisis (august-december 1861) -- New Madrid And Island No. 10 (january-april 1862) -- Memphis (april-july 1862) -- Helena, Arkansas (august-december 1862) -- White River, Arkansas (january 1863) -- Yazoo Pass, Mississippi (february-april 1863) -- Port Gibson, Mississippi (april-may 1863) -- Champion Hill, Mississippi (may 1863) -- Vicksburg (may-july 1863) -- Jackson, Mississippi (july 1863) -- Natchez, New Orleans And Bayou Teche (july 1863-january 1864) -- New Orleans And The Red River Campaign (january-june 1864) -- Morganza, The Atchafalaya, And New Orleans (may-september 1864) -- St. Charles, Arkansas (september-december 1864) -- New Orleans And Mobile (january-june 1865) -- Shreveport And The Rio Grande (june-november 1865) -- Epilogue. David Williamson. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Cover 1 Table of Contents 8 Preface and Acknowledgments 10 I. Constitutional Crisis (August-December 1861) 12 II. New Madrid and Island No. 10 (January–April 1862) 25 III. Memphis (April–July 1862) 54 IV. Helena, Arkansas (August–December 1862) 72 V. White River, Arkansas (January 1863) 87 VI. Yazoo Pass, Mississippi (February–April 1863) 91 VII. Port Gibson, Mississippi (April–May 1863) 106 VIII. Champion Hill, Mississippi (May 1863) 133 IX. Vicksburg (May–July 1863) 155 X. Jackson, Mississippi (July 1863) 181 XI. Natchez, New Orleans and Bayou Teche (July 1863–January 1864) 199 XII. New Orleans and the Red River Campaign (January–June 1864) 216 XIII. Morganza, the Atchafalaya and New Orleans (May–September 1864) 242 XIV. St. Charles, Arkansas (September–December 1864) 254 XV. New Orleans and Mobile (January–June 1865) 270 XVI. Shreveport and the Rio Grande (June–November 1865) 294 Epilogue 308 Appendix A 320 Appendix B 325 Appendix C 327 Appendix D 330 Notes 366 Bibliography 427 Index 440 Organized at Anderson, Indiana, in October 1862, the 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry's Civil War service spanned the South. From Louisville to New Orleans and Mobile to the Rio Grande, the regiment took the war to the inland waterways and southern bayous, fighting in many of the Civil War's most famous campaigns, including Fort Pillow, Vicksburg, and Red River. This chronicle of the 47th Indiana follows the regiment's odyssey through the words of its officers and men. Sources include Chaplain Samuel Sawyer's account of his exploits in the Indianapolis Daily Journal, soldiers' accounts in Indiana newspapers, stories of war and intrigue from newspapermen of the "Bohemian Brigade," and General James R. Slack's own story in letters to his wife, Ann. Numerous photographs, previously unpublished battle and area maps, and a full regimental roster complete this detailed account.