In regard to the 72d Ill. Inf., we give the following from items furnished by M. A. Adams, of this county.  About 94 were enrolled in Co. E, nearly one-fifth of whom, Mr. Adams reports as being from Piatt county.
     "The regiment rendezvoused at Chicago (Camp Douglas) and was mustered into United States service Aug. 18, 1862, and started to Cairo August 23.  Left Columbus, Ky., for the field Nov. 21, and marched six miles south of Oxford, Miss., with a part of Grant's army.  Left Memphis, Mar. 1, 1863, with the forces that went on the Yazoo Pass expedition.  Marched from Milliken's Bend to Hardtimes landing.  Crossed over to Grand Gulf and marched to Raymond, Miss.  At Champion Hills the rebels were compelled to retreat after a hard fought battle.  At the Big Black River the rebels were pushed so close that they set fire to the bridge this stream when we advanced to within four miles of Vicksburg, May 19 1863, and with Sherman and others formed line of battle to correspond with their line of forts and breastworks twelve miles long.  The face of the country was almost impassable.  We had to assist each other to climb some of the hills; besides it was difficult getting over the felled timber.  On May 22 we charged the whole line, lost one-half our company, but did not take the works.  We had to lay down to a siege which lasted 46 days.  During this time flags of truce were sometimes put out and the Union boys and rebels met for trading purposes.  On June 25 we were all called out in line of battle to take Vicksburg, when Gen. Logan blew up the Southern Confederacy, or rather a hole through the bottom of it.  They dug under Fort Hill and planted a magazine, which was exploded.  The 45th Ill. rushed into the fort, but as soon as the rebels saw the joke they rallied and compelled the 4tth to retire with heavy loss.  We never learned how much damage the rebels sustained, but we know they lost one negro.  He was blown clear over to Gen. Logan's grounds - was not hurt, only emaciated and scared.  His photos were on sale for a year at fifty cents.  On July 3 the rebels hoisted a flag of truce in token of surrender, and on the 4th we marched into the city.  On August 27 our regiment was called out to arrest the Marine Brigade, which refused to go ashore and do infantry duty.  October 6 we left Vicksburg for up the river, and arrived at Paducah, Ky., November 9.  Left Nashville November 14, and reached Columbia.  On the 24th Hood's army attacked our pickets, and on the 28th made a flank movement.  On the 29th we started toward Franklin and marched all the time, and though we could see the rebel camp fires at night we reached Franklin before the rebels did.  November 30 was spent in making breastworks.  The enemy, who came on to us about 4 P.M., looked splendidly coming over the hills several columns deep, in line of battle.  When they reached level ground we soon destroyed their nicely drawn lines.  A number of rebels were taken prisoner here.  After midnight we marched to Nashville, the reels following at a respectable distance.  At this place we received reinforcements, and on Dec. 15, started for Hood's army.  We soon captured all their works and a few of the men.  We went into winter quarters at Eastport, Miss., and during the winter suffered some from scarcity of rations.  Reached New Orleans February 20, and camped on Gen. Jackson's camping grounds.  From there we went to Mobile Bay, and secured Fort Blakely and Mobil.  After marching some time in Alabama, we started home July 19, and were mustered out at Chicago Aug. 14, 1865." *
 

SEVENTY-SECOND ILLINOIS INFANTRY.

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MEMORANDA OF SEVENTY-THIRD REGIMENT.

     The regiment was organized at Camp Butler August, 1862, and became part of Gen Buell's army.  Fought nobly at Perryville.  Was in every battle fought by the army of the Cumberland, from October, '62, to the route of Gen. Hood's army, at Nashville, and winding up of the whole matter.  Was in the engagements at Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chattanooga to the fall of Atlanta.  Formed a part of Opedyke's brigade at Franklin, which saved the day and lost its last man killed in driving Hood's army from Nashville.  It left the state one of the largest, and returned one of the smallest, regiments, and the officers and men were noted for bravery.  It is supposed that nearly two-thirds of the organization wasted away by disease, death, or battles during the three years' engagement.
 

SEVENTY-THIRD INFANTRY ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS

NINETY-NINTH ILLINOIS INFANTRY

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HISTORY OF THE ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTH ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.

     It was mustered into the United States service at Camp Butler Sept. 4, 1862, and consisted of six companies from Dewitt and four from Piatt counties.  Pursued and assisted in the capture of John Morgan.  Engaged with the enemy near London.  Had an encounter with enemy at Campbell's station Nov. 16, and at Danbridge December 21  Was in battle at Resaca May 14 and 15, and at Kenesaw Mountain June 18, and in the engagements thereabout and the subsequent fighting around Atlanta.  Began the pursuit of Hood's army September 28, which was met November 22 at Columbia, where several days' skirmishing began.  Near Columbia Pike regiment suffered a severe loss in  the death of Col. Lowry, who fell mortally wounded.  Was in the battle of Franklin November 30.  Was in  the battle near Nashville.  Left camp Jan. 26, 1865, and arrived at Washington February 2.  After skirmishing with and pursuing the enemy until March 19, they arrive at Goldsboro March 21, where they awaited clothing and supplies for Sherman's army.  Remained at Raleigh until the surrender of Johnson.  Mustered out at Salisbury, N. C., June 21, 1865.  Discharged July 2, 1865.