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The 17th corps was headed by the 3d division, the 17th Wisconsin leading the division. The regiment appeared splendidly—its worn banner, and the soldierly bearing of the men being applauded at every step. Its gallant Colonel Malloy has since been brevetted a Brigadier General. Next came the 16th Wisconsin, under the leadership of its commanding officer, Brevet Brigadier General Fairchild. The 16th has the reputation of being the best drilled and most efficient regiment in the 17th corps, and F airchild, its commanding officer, was promoted at the request of General Sherman himself. The 10th was followed by the 12tb, Colonel Proudfit, since brevetted Brigadier General. The 12th, with its well filled ranks, passed, amidst the warmest applause of the spectators.Then came the 1st division, containing the 25th and 32d Wisconsin regiments, who, like the others, made a gallant soldierly appearance. The Colonels of the 2.7th and 32d have since been brevetted Brigadier Generals. The passage of the 17th corps concluded the passage of the Army of the Tennessee, which was followed by the 14th and 20thcorps, Army of Georgia, They did not lose by comparison with the troops preceding them.The 1st, 3d and 22d Wisconsin regiments are in the 20th corps, and their appearance did credit to Iheir State. Their Coloncdg have since been brevetted Brigadier Generals. General Sherman’s arrov was about six hours in passing, and although the spectators were twelve hours on the ground, yet no one seemed fatigued while witnessing the splendid pageant. The superiority of the Western Army wa9 generally conceded. Even the officers of the Potomac Army admittedthat they could not be surpassed for all thatconstitutes true soldiership. I could not help feeling proud of our Wisconsin regiments. Their appearance and reputation are highly creditable to themselves and state.J. R. M.
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Madison Wisconsin State Journal
Madison, Wisconsin, US
Sat, Jun 03, 1865
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