Timeline: June 1862 - Online Archive of Terry's Texas Rangers

Timeline: June 1862

Sunday, June 1

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Between Raccoon & Lookout Mountains,18 miles from Chattanooga . Quiet in camp.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We remain at camps to day. I read an account of the battle of Glorietta in N. Mexico & the glorious victory of the Texians on the 27th of March but lament the death of Maj Shropshire Gen. Butler is ruling in N. Orleans with despotism the citizens deprived of the liberty of freemen"

Monday, June 2

Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Get the despatches to day from Richmond of fighting on the 31th & first of June in which the Confederates whip the federals through their encampmts & capture three of their batteries loss on both sides very heavy"

Tuesday, June 3

Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "No news from the capital to day the news for some purpose being kept back our Regiment move camp to day seven miles south of Trinton Oliver is quite sick & staying at Mr Suttons I have got able to be up"

Wednesday, June 4

Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Having unusual heavy rains & we are still exposed as much as ever having no protection from the heavy damp atmosphere that falls at night we anxiously look for our wagons every day as a change of clothing is wished for"

Thursday, June 5

Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "The enemy coming up on the other side of Tennessee river through Jasper they attack and disperse the first Kentucky cavalry the~~y all~~ command gets into Chattanuga with small loss they shell the river banks as they go up"

Friday, June 6

Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "The enemy arrive opposite Chattanuga and an artillery fight takes place in the evening late we get three men killed their loss not known they shell the town but with little damage"

Saturday, June 7

Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Gen Smith takes command at Chattanauga the enemy continue to bombard the town during the day we reply with artillery & the cannonading is heavy with sharp shooting on both sides"

Sunday, June 8

Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "The fight continues all day across the river with little damage to either side the enemy making first movements and trying to effect a landing at different points on the river"

Monday, June 9

Western Department HQ Dispatch to Col. Forrest, Tupelo: Orders for Forrest to take command of a brigade that included the Rangers.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Skirmishing across the river continues at different points on the river the enemy not showing as much of their force as usual reported crossing above town our Reg. below at shell mond"

Tuesday, June 10

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Met J. S. Stewart on road following his escape from the Yankees at St. Louis.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Myself & Oliver join the wagons this morning & camp five miles south of Tenn. fighting reported above Town. no particulars Gen. Jackson is carrying everything before him in Maryland we gained a victory at Rich. on 1st"

Wednesday, June 11

Letter - I. D. Affleck, Co. B: To his parents from near Chattanooga, TN.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "The enemy all reported going back down the river towards Huntsville also crossing at Lambs ferry our Reg join the wagons & all are together once more General Beauregard evacuated Corinth without any loss of men"
Enlistment - Joseph S. Stewart, Co. B: Enlisted in Houston, TX by Captain Walker.

Thursday, June 12

Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We move our tents up within three miles of Town passing around the point of Lookout mountain the highest point I have seen a splendid view can be had over three states from the top"

Friday, June 13

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Paying off regiment to March 1, 1862.

Saturday, June 14

Letter - B. F. Burke, Co. F: To his parents.
Letter - C. W. Love, Co. C: To his parents from Chattanooga, TN.
Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Company H paid off.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Stay in camps our Reg are being paid off can hear no news from our armys at Richmond & below Corinth Jackson continues to maintain himself on the Potomac"
News - Chicago Times: article

Sunday, June 15

Letter - E. H. Ross, Co. A: To his wife from Chattanooga, TN.

Monday, June 16

Letter - J. W. Hill, Co. D: To his sister from Chattanooga, TN.
Letter - R. E. Hill, Co. D: To his sister from Chattanooga, TN.
Letter - J. W. Rabb, Co. F: To his mother from Chattanooga, TN.

Tuesday, June 17

Letter - I. D. Affleck, Co. B: To his parents from Chattanooga, TN.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We remain at camp Lookout the enemy making various demonstrations on the other side of the but have not effected a crossing at any point we are all having our horses shod that can"

Wednesday, June 18

News - Tri-Weekly Telegraph: .

Thursday, June 19

Event: Forrest Arrives in Chattanooga, TN. He found 8 TX, Lawton's 2nd GA, Morrison's 1st GA Cav, Woodward's KY Cav. Wyeth p 70.

Friday, June 20

Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Several of the boys are court martial to day & put to hard work 19th we strike tents at nine & move three miles up the valley in evening all are ordered out & travel all night camping near shell mound at day light"
Rations Reciept - A. M. Shannon, Co. C: For rations purchased by A. M. Shannon for members of Company C on detached service.

Saturday, June 21

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Sunday, June 22

Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "All in camps to day & all quiet we have a good sermon our forces have fallen back from Cumberland gap but are ready for the enemy"

Monday, June 23

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Drill on foot in morning. Afternoon dress parade on horseback.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "All seems quiet with Gen Beauregard army at Richmond heavy skirmishing daily"
Enlistment - James Langan, Co. A: Enlisted in Chattanooga, TN by Lt. C. M. Pearre

Tuesday, June 24

Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "I go up in town to day Gen Smith had a skirmish with the enemy on yesterday. losses small on both sides the enemy keep very quiet on the other side of the river opposite this place"

Wednesday, June 25

Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Go up to town with a detail to take charge of blacksmith shop to have horses shod a scout of fifty men from our Reg. cross the river under command of Capt. Evans We have a man shot by accident in crossing river"

Thursday, June 26

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Inspection of arms. Regiment complimented by inspector.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "I remain in camp today in evening we have have dress parade & are inspected & complimented by the inspecting officer our scout return under Capt Evan report no enemy nearer than Jasper & they in small body"
Discharge - J. A. Lilly, Co. H: Discharged for disability.
Discharge - J. T. McGehee, Co. L: Discharged
Discharge - A. H. Perry, Co. H: Discharged for disability.
Discharge - A. Sheahan, Co. H: Discharged for disability.
Discharge - J. Thompson, Co. H: Discharged for disability.

Friday, June 27

Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Closing this book on to day I will commence another"

Saturday, June 28

Letter - E. H. Ross, Co. A: To his wife from Chattanooga, TN.
News - Tri-Weekly Telegraph: "Galveton" by James Love.
Discharge - John B. Holloway, Co. C: Discharged due to disability as a result of wounds recieved at Shiloh.

Sunday, June 29

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Preaching by chaplain.
Discharge - Comany L: Ninety day term of enlistment expires.
Enlistment - J. S. Gordon, Co. L: Transferred to Company H at end of 90 day enlistment
Enlistment - J. M. Lewis, Co. L: Remained with regiment at end of 90 day enlistment
Enlistment - H. Stevens, Co. L: Transferred to Company I at end of 90 day enlistment
Letter - I. D. Affleck, Co. B: To his parents from Chattanooga, TN.
Letter - C. W. Love, Co. C: To his parents from Chattanooga, TN.
Letter - J. W. Rabb, Co. F: To his mother from Chattanooga, TN.

Monday, June 30

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Duff Adams under arrest for not drilling company. Skirmish drill on foot in evening.
Letter - I. D. Affleck, Co. B: To his parents from Chattanooga, TN.
Muster Roll - Co. L: Muster Roll (4/1/1862 - 6/29/1862) for Company "L" , 8th Regiment Texas Cavalry 54 names (National Archives)

Unidentified June Events

Death - T. B. Key, Co. E: Died in North AL 6/62 (so, c)
Death - J. L. Harris, Co. F: Died at Decatur, AL 2/62 (c) or by 6/62 (b)
Death - E. Harris, Co. D: Died near Gallatin, TN (n,c) 2/62 or by 6/62 (b)
Death - M. A. Page, Co. H: Dyed by 6/62

Discharged - A. K. Neal, Co. E: discharged, 6/62 (c)
Discharged - R. G. Cheeseman, Co. B: Discharged 6/62 (c)
Discharge - C. M. McGarity, Co. E: Discharge 6/62 and died same month (c)
Discharge - M. D. L. Hairgrove, Co. E: Discharge 6/62 (so, c)
Discharged - I. T. Lane, Co. C: Discharged 12/61 or 6/62 at Chattanooga, TN (c)
Discharge - S. S. Morris, Co. E: Discharged 12/61 (we) or by 6/62 (c, so)
Discharge - W. T. Campbell, Co. C: Discharged 6/62 (c)
Discharge - J. L. Gorman, Co. G: Disharged due to underage (c) 6/62
Discharge - J. W. Thompson, Co. A: Discharged at Chattanooga, TN 6/62 (c)
Discharge - J. H. Moore, Co. F: Discharged 6/62
Discharge - J. S. Neal, Co. K: Sick at Reinzi, MS 5/62 to 6/62, discharged 6/62
Discharge - W. E. Parks, Co. K: Discharged at Corinth, MS 4/62 (c) or 6/62
Discharge - S. Girard, Co. B: Discharged at Corinth, MS by 6/62 (c, wo)
Discharge - T. Given, Co. K: Discharged 6/62
Discharge - J. A. Hagerman, Co. B: Discharged 6/62 (c)
Discharge - P. Tate, Co. F: Resigned 6/62 (bk, n, rb, bb, c)

Promoted - S. G. Miller, Co. I: To Chief Bugler by 6/62 (c)
Promotion - J. C. Dilworth, Co. I: To 3rd Lt. (di) or brevet 2nd Lt 6/62
Promotion - R. S. Davis, Co. E: To 3rd Lt. 6/62.
Promotion - A. T. Logan, Co. D: promoted to ord sgt 6/62 (c)

Demotion - E. R. Hodges, Co. L: To pvt from 1st sgt by 6/62.
Promotion - J. H. Parramore, Co. I: Commanded Company by 6/62
Absent - G. H. Bruce, Co. E: Sent Sick to Rome, GA by 6/62.
Absent - S. R. Bruce, Co. E: Absent on duty with quartermaster department by 6/62.
Absent - T. A. Gill, Co. D: Returned to TX 6/62 (n)

Absent - Jesse S. Gordon, Co. L: Sent sick to Mobile, AL by late 1862.
Absent - J. H. Jenkins, Co. L: Sick 6/62 (h)
Absent - T. U. Lubbock, Co. K: Hospitalized in Tuscumbia Valley, AL 5/62 and 6/62.
Absent - G. T. McGehee, Co. D: Sick 6/62 (h)
Absent - J. F. McGuire, Co. D: Absent Sick. (h)
Absent - R. J. Price, Co. L: Sick. (h)
Absent - T. H. Wood, Co. F: Hospitalized 6/62 to 7/62
Absent - J. R. Stuart, Co. F: Hospitalized at Chattanooge, TN 6/62 and 7/62
Absent - E. Kaylor, Co. F: hospitalized at Rienzi, Miss. 4/62 to 6/62
Absent - W. J. Alexander, Co. H: hospitalized at Rienzi, Miss. 4/62 to 6/62
Absent - A. J. Murray, Co. F: hospitalized at Rienzi, Miss. 4/62 to 6/62
Absent - S. B. Noble, Co. F: Hospitalized in Smith County, MS 4/12/62 to 6/62
Depart - J. M. Weston, Co. H: Departed for TX, 6/62 (mc)
Depart - G. R. Allen, Co. I: Set to depart for TX after extended bad health 6/62 (di)
Depart - H. Bouldin, Co. K: Furloughed about 6/62 (lw)
Depart - S. H. Tillery, Co. B: Depart to VA, 6/62
Enlistment - W. H. Baltzell, Co. I: Enlisted in Chattanooga, TN by Capt. Littlefield.
Enlistment - E. D. Hill, Co. D: Transfered from Granbury's Brigade 6/62.
Enlistment - W. H. Dromegoole, Co. C: Restored to position 6/62.
POW - J. H. Washington, Co. D: POW forwarded to Camp Chase, OH, 6/62
History - Reminiscences of the Terry Rangers by J. K. P. Blackburn: Arriving at Chattanooga a brigade was organized by putting Forrest's regiment, our regiment, and two Georgia regiments, three and four, I think, together, and Colonel Forrest took charge of it for service in middle Tennessee and wherever we might be needed. At that time elections were held in different companies to select commissioned officers where there were vacancies caused by resignations or otherwise. Company F elected two lieutenants, 1st and 2nd, J. K. P. Blackburn 1st, and A. J. Murray 2nd. While we were entitled to commissions issued by the Secretary of War, we never applied for them and never received them. In fact, I don't remember of ever having seen a commission from the government for any officer in the command. The men of the different companies knew whom they had selected and, whether they held commissions or whether they wore insignia of office or not, they always felt that they must obey the men they had elected over them. Hardly a star or bar was to be seen in the command, except in dress parade when the Colonel might show his rank on a dress coat that he kept for the purpose.