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The Forty-fifth Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment: the Washburne Lead Mine Regiment in the Civil War

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Of the roughly 3,500 volunteer regiments and batteries organized by the Union army during the American Civil War, only a small fraction has been studied in any scholarly depth. Among those not yet examined by historians was one that typified the western armies commanded by the two greatest Federal generals, Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman. The Forty-fifth Illinois Volunteer Infantry was at Fort Donelson and Shiloh with Grant in 1862, with Grant and Sherman during the long Vicksburg campaign of 1862 and 1863, and with Sherman in the Meridian, Atlanta, Savannah, and Carolinas campaigns in the second half of the war. These Illinois men fought in several of the most important engagements in the western theater of the war and, in the spring of 1865, were present when the last important Confederate army in the east surrendered. The Forty-fifth was also well connected in western politics. Its unofficial name was the “Washburne Lead Mine Regiment,” in honor of U.S Representative Elihu B. Washburne, who used his contacts and influences to arm the regiment with the best weapons and equipment available early in the war. (The Lead Mine designation referred to the mining industry in northern Illinois.) In addition, …
Date: December 2015
Creator: Mack, Thomas B., 1965-
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 35, No. 11, Ed. 1, July 1981 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 35, No. 11, Ed. 1, July 1981

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: July 1981
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Skokie, Ill.), Vol. 22, No. 8, Ed. 1, April 1968 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Skokie, Ill.), Vol. 22, No. 8, Ed. 1, April 1968

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: April 1968
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 33, No. 8, Ed. 1, April 1979 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 33, No. 8, Ed. 1, April 1979

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: April 1979
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 33, No. 7, Ed. 1, March 1979 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 33, No. 7, Ed. 1, March 1979

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: March 1979
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 91, July 1987 - April, 1988 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 91, July 1987 - April, 1988

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 583.
Date: 1987/1988
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 77, July 1973 - April, 1974 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 77, July 1973 - April, 1974

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume beginning on page 530.
Date: 1973/1974
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Maple Park, Ill.), Vol. 27, No. 8, Ed. 1, April 1974 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Maple Park, Ill.), Vol. 27, No. 8, Ed. 1, April 1974

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: April 1974
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Skokie, Ill.), Vol. 24, No. 3, Ed. 1, November 1969 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Skokie, Ill.), Vol. 24, No. 3, Ed. 1, November 1969

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: November 1969
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 34, No. 7, Ed. 1, March 1980 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 34, No. 7, Ed. 1, March 1980

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: March 1980
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Skokie, Ill.), Vol. 24, No. 2, Ed. 1, October 1969 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Skokie, Ill.), Vol. 24, No. 2, Ed. 1, October 1969

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: October 1969
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 35, No. 2, Ed. 1, October 1980 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 35, No. 2, Ed. 1, October 1980

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: October 1980
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Godfrey, Ill.), Vol. 36, No. 4, Ed. 1, December 1982 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Godfrey, Ill.), Vol. 36, No. 4, Ed. 1, December 1982

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: December 1982
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 34, No. 3, Ed. 1, November 1979 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 34, No. 3, Ed. 1, November 1979

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: November 1979
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Maple Park, Ill.), Vol. 24, No. 8, Ed. 1, April 1970 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Maple Park, Ill.), Vol. 24, No. 8, Ed. 1, April 1970

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: April 1970
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Skokie, Ill.), Vol. 24, No. 1, Ed. 1, September 1969 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Skokie, Ill.), Vol. 24, No. 1, Ed. 1, September 1969

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: September 1969
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 33, No. 10, Ed. 1, June 1979 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 33, No. 10, Ed. 1, June 1979

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: June 1979
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 32, No. 10, Ed. 1, June 1978 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 32, No. 10, Ed. 1, June 1978

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: June 1978
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Godfrey, Ill.), Vol. 36, No. 2, Ed. 1, October 1982 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Godfrey, Ill.), Vol. 36, No. 2, Ed. 1, October 1982

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: October 1982
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 36, No. 1, Ed. 1, September 1981 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 36, No. 1, Ed. 1, September 1981

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: September 1981
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 34, No. 9, Ed. 1, May 1980 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 34, No. 9, Ed. 1, May 1980

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: May 1980
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 35, No. 6, Ed. 1, February 1981 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 35, No. 6, Ed. 1, February 1981

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: February 1981
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Godfrey, Ill.), Vol. 36, No. 6, Ed. 1, February 1983 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Godfrey, Ill.), Vol. 36, No. 6, Ed. 1, February 1983

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: February 1983
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 32, No. 9, Ed. 1, May 1978 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Springfield, Ill.), Vol. 32, No. 9, Ed. 1, May 1978

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: May 1978
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History