Its part in the siege of Vicksburg is stated on page 660 ; in the second battle of Jackson, page 662. The second and third battalions of this regiment remained at Redbone Church, ten miles from Vicksburg, from August 2d, 1863, until April 27th, 1864, when they moved to Vicksburg. In September, 1863, Colonel Stephens, Lieutenant "Waggoner, and four sergeants, were ordered to Wisconsin on recruiting service. In January, 1864, the regiment received a large number of recruits, and in March, Colonel Stephens returned with many more, after which the veterans of the regiment went home on fui'lough, under the charge of Majors Eastman and Richmond, returning to duty May 11th.