During the Civil War the state of Indiana provided 208, 367 soldiers and 2,130 sailors to the Union cause--of whom 24, 416 were killed and 48, 568 wounded in service. On the army side, the state contributed 129 Infantry units, 13 cavalry, 1 cavalry company, 1 regiment of Heavy Artillery and 26 light artillery batteries. Nearly all of these were posted to the western theatre, though some surfaced in east, with a half dozen present at the Battle of Gettysburg— [3rd Indiana Cavalry, 7th-14th-19th - 20th- and 27th Infantry].

The Horse Soldier takes pleasure in honoring the Hoosier state by offering a selection of Indiana regimental histories some of the volumes are quite scarce. Check the What’s New page as we gradually list them on our web site.

Compiled by Order of the Regimental Association. Published by the Press of Wilson & Humphreys, Logansport, IN: 1888. 220 pp., rosters. Green Buckram, 6.25 x 9.25”, w/gilt cover and spine lettering. Chipped head & foot, exhibits medium wear in the lower right corner. Else VG, w/solid hinges and tight spine.

The 46^th Indiana was organized and mustered at Logansport, IN, 12/11/1861. Initially attached to the western Army of the Ohio, the unit was transferred to the 13^th Corps, Army of the Tennessee, and then to the Dept. of the Gulf, and finally, the Department of Kentucky. Battle & Campaign Activities: 1862—Siege of New Madrid, Capture of Island No. 10, Mississippi River, Capture of Ft. Pillow. 1863—Expedition to Arkansas Post, and Yazoo Pass. 1863—Battle of Fort Gibson, Siege of Vicksburg, Siege of Jackson, MI, Bayou “Teche”. 1864—Red River Campaign, Battle of Sabine Crossroads. 1865—Posted in Lexington, KY, Expedition to Saltville, return to Lexington, moved to Louisville, KY, mustered out there, September 4^th, 1865. During service the 46^th Indiana lost 70 men killed and 194 by disease for a total of 264.

Solid Hoosier unit that participated in many smaller engagements that seldom receive the attention they deserve.      [jp]

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