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Muster roll for Co. F, 38th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, identifying soldiers remaining in a military hospital after the Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky. 1862.

28 x 32 in. partly printed document accomplished in manuscript, with extensive adhesive repair along folds on verso affecting text in some places, some chipping and separation, light disloration.

Muster roll for Captain John H. Adams's 38th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Co. F, identifying soldiers remaining in military hospital after the Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky. 1862. Nashville, Tennessee. 1 January 1862 - 28 February 1862.

Muster roll lists a total of 87 men, including 16 officers, 2 musicians, 1 waggoner, and 68 privates. Remarks indicate 12 men left in hospitals throughout the state of Kentucky.  The "Description of Servants" identifies two African American men, "F.N. Samelson [?]" and "Nathan." The "Record of Events" notes: "This Company has been with the Regiment from its first organization and done its duty in every respect. Marching from 7 to 25 miles per day." Signed by Adams as Captain and Colonel Edward H. Phelps as Inspector and Mustering Officer. Phelps would be killed on 25 November 1863 at the Battle of Missionary Ridge.

The Battle of Mill Springs was fought approximately 90 miles south of Lexington, Kentucky, on January 19, 1862, and is considered the the first significant Union victory of the war. Following Mill Springs, the 38th would go on to see extensive action, including engagements at Perryville, Stones River, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Kennesaw Mountain, and Sherman's March to the Sea.