CHAPTER XIII.
PATRIOTISM OF SHELBY AND MOULTRIE COUNTIES.

TENTH CAVALRY REGIMENT

     Was organized November, 25th, 1861, at Camp Butler, Springfield, James A. Barrett was its first Colonel, who resigned May 15th, 1862, and the same day Col. Dudley Wickersham was appointed Colonel of the regiment; on the 20th of December, 1861, it moved to Quincy, Ill., and from thence to Benton Barracks, Mo.  It operated in South-west Missouri, in the vicinity of Springfield and Marshfield, till November 13th, when it formed a part of the Army of the Frontier, and was in line of duty from Springfield, Mo., to Cane Hill, Arkansas.  Took part in the battle of Prairie Grove, ark., December 7th, 1862; was also at Jacksonport, Helena, and Old Town Landing; November 16th, marched with the expedition to the mouth of White river.  Thence to Oakland, Miss., where it had a skirmish with the enemy, and returned to Helena, December 7th, 1862.  The term of service of the Tenth and Fifteenth regiments Illinois cavalry volunteers having expired, an order of consolidation was issued, January 26th, 1865, for the re-enlisted men and recruits of the same, to be formed into twelve companies, and recognized as the Tenth Regiment Illinois Cavalry.  The regiment was mustered out of service at San Antonia, Texas, and ordered to Springfield, Ill., and having served their country long and well, final payment and discharge was made.  The following are the soldiers from Moultrie and Shelby counties, who were members of hits regiment.

TENTH CAVALRY REGIMENT.
- (Three years' service.)

MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "M."

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