On the eve of departure to the land of cocoa and palm, the orders were countermanded, and the "Mexican expedition" retraced its steps to Fort Leavenworth, ^oing thence to Columbus, Ky., Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, remaining at the two forts named for upward of a year, the regimental time being devoted to skirmishes, engagements, harassing Forrest and guarding supply steamers between Fort Henry and Hamburg Landing. On the 27th of August, 1868, the regiment marched to Stevenson, Ala. After remaining at this port a short time, it went into camp at Edgefield, near Nashville, where it remained until the expiration of its term of service, and, having re-enlisted, was given a furlough of thirty days, the same being passed in Janesville.