The Fourth Alabama Painting by Don Troiani

Second Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac

Private A Lacombe, 6th Alabama Infantry, Company C, postwar

Private A Lacombe, 6th Alabama Infantry, Company C, postwar

Sixth Louisiana Infantry

Mustered in Confederate service for the war 4 June and 5 June, 1861, dated 4 June, 1861. Companies A, D, F, and I arrived at Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, 14 June, 1861, and Companies B, C, E, G, H, and K 16 June, 1861. Stationed at Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River, 21 July, 1861

COLONEL I G SEYMOUR
I G Seymour was appointed colonel, 6th Louisiana Infantry, on 21 May, 1861, and was mustered in Confederate service for the war by First Lieutenant C W Phifer, cavalry, Confederate States Army, on 4 June, 1861, dated 2 June, 1861.

LIEUTENANT COLONEL L LAY
Captain L Lay, Violet Guards, was appointed lieutenant colonel, 6th Louisiana Infantry, on 24 May, 1861, dated 21 May, 1861, and was mustered in Confederate service for the war at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, by First Lieutenant C W Phifer, cavalry, Confederate States Army, on 4 June, 1861, dated 2 June, 1861.

MAJOR S L JAMES
Captain S L James, Irish Brigade, Company A, was appointed major, 6th Louisiana Infantry, at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, on 21 May, 1861, and was mustered in Confederate service for the war by First Lieutenant C W Phifer, cavalry, Confederate States Army, on 4 June, 1861, dated 2 June, 1861.

Company A Union & Sabine Rifles: CAPT. A MCARTHUR, Jr.
The Sabine Rifles, under the command of Captain A McArthur, Jr., and the Southern Guards, under the command of Captain J S Severna, were accepted in state service for one year at Sabine and Union Parishs, Louisiana, dated May, 1861, and were mustered in Confederate service for the war as the 6th Louisiana Infantry, Company A, under the command of Captain A McArthur, Jr., at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, by First Lieutenant C W Phifer, cavalry, Confederate States Army, on 4 June, 1861.
Company B Calhoun Guards: CAPT. H B STRONG
The company was accepted in state service for one year at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 8 May, 1861, and was mustered in state service for the war on 29 May, 1861. The company was mustered in Confederate service for the war at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, by Second Lieutenant N W Pope, 4th Louisiana Infantry, Company C, on 5 June, 1861, dated 4 June, 1861.
Company C St Landry Light Guards: CAPT. N G OFFUTT
The company was accepted in state service for one year at Washington, St Landry Parish, Louisiana, dated April/ May, 1861, and was mustered in state service for the war at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 28 May, 1861. The company was mustered in Confederate service for the war at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, by Second Lieutenant N W Pope, 4th Louisiana Infantry, Company C, on 5 June, 1861, dated 4 June, 1861.
Company D Tensas Rifles: CAPT. C B TENNEY
The company was accepted in state service for one year at St Joseph, Tensas Parish, Louisiana, on 27 April, 1861, and was mustered in Confederate service for the war at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, by First Lieutenant C W Phifer, cavalry, Confederate States Army, on 4 June, 1861.
Company E Mercer Rifle/ Guards: CAPT. T F WALKER
The company was accepted in state service for one year at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 1 May, 1861, and was mustered in state service for the war on 18 May, 1861. The company was mustered in Confederate service for the war at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, by Second Lieutenant N W Pope, 4th Louisiana Infantry, Company C, on 5 June, 1861, dated 4 June, 1861.
Company F Diamond Rifles, Irish Brigade, Company B: CAPT. W MONAGHAN
The company was accepted in state service for one year at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 8 May, 1861, and was mustered in state service for the war at 2 PM on 10 May, 1861. The company was mustered in Confederate service for the war at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, by First Lieutenant C W Phifer, cavalry, Confederate States Army, on 4 June, 1861.
Company G Pemberton Rangers: CAPT. I A SMITH
The company was mustered in state service for one year at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, by Major & Adjutant J E Adams, First Brigade, First Division, Louisiana Militia, on 9 May, 1861, and I A Smith was appointed captain, Pemberton Rangers, on 11 May, 1861. The company was mustered in state service for the war at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 18 May, 1861, and in Confederate service for the war at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, by Second Lieutenant N W Pope, 4th Louisiana Infantry, Company C, on 4 June, 1861.
Company H Orleans Rifles/ Rangers: CAPT. T F FISHER
The company was mustered in state service for the war at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 12 May, 1861, and was mustered in Confederate service for the war at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, by First Lieutenant C W Phifer, cavalry, Confederate States Army, on 4 June, 1861. Captain T F Fisher, 6th Louisiana Infantry, Company H, resigned on 20 August, 1861.
Company I Irish Brigade, Company A: CAPT. J Hanlon
The company was mustered in state service for the war, under the command of Captain S L James, at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, at 12 PM on 3 May, 1861, and Captain S L James, Irish Brigade, Company A, was appointed major, 6th Louisiana Infantry, on 21 May, 1861. First Lieutenant J Hanlon, Irish Brigade, Company A, was appointed captain, 6th Louisiana Infantry, Company I, on 24 May, 1861, and the company was mustered in Confederate service for the war at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, by First Lieutenant C W Phifer, cavalry, Confederate States Army, on 4 June, 1861.
Company K Violet Guards: CAPT. W H MANNING
The company was accepted in state service for one year, under the command of Captain L Lay, at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 3 April, 1861, and was mustered in state service for the war on 3 May, 1861, dated 1 May, 1861. Captain L Lay, Violet Guards, was appointed lieutenant colonel, 6th Louisiana Infantry, on 24 May, 1861, dated 21 May, 1861, and W H Manning captain, 6th Louisiana Infantry, Company K, on 25 May, 1861, dated 23 May, 1861. The company was in Confederate service for the war at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, by Second Lieutenant N W Pope, 4th Louisiana Infantry, Company C, on 4 June, 1861.

Organistion of 6th Louisiana Infantry at first battle of Manassas, 21 July, 1861: Colonel I G Seymour, Lieutenant Colonel L Lay, Major L James; Company A, Union & Sabine Rifles, Captain A McArthur, Jr.; Company B, Calhoun Guards, Captain H B Strong; Company C, St. Landry Light Guards, Captain N G Offutt; Company D, Tensa Rifles, Captain R C B Tenney; Company E, Mercer Rifle/ Guards, Captain T F Walker; Company F, Diamond Rifles, Irish Brigade, Company B, Captain W Monaghan; Company G, Pemberton Rangers, Captain I A Smith; Company H, Orleans Rifles/ Rangers, Captain T F Fisher; Company I, Irish Brigade, Company A, Captain J Hanlon; Company K, Violet Guards, Captain W H Manning

Sources

"This new company, organising under the auspices of Thos. Walker, is in the fairest way of becoming a fine corps. It is named after an old and highly esteemed fellow citizen, Dr. Mercer."

Daily True Delta (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana), 26 April, 1861 - The Mercer Guards

"On Tuesday night the Rolf brought down a company from Winn; on Wednesday the Bonford passed down with a company from Jefferson, Texas; on Thursday night quite a large company, commanded by Capt. Hyams, came down on the Carroll; and this morning the Barton brought down a company from Sabine, numbering 70 men, under the command of Capt. Arthur McArthur, Jr., and a detachment of 10 men under Lieut. J. D. Blair, who are on their way to join the Natchitoches Company."

Constitutional (Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana), 4 May, 1861 - Still they come

"Company A of the Irish Brigade met on Thursday night and elected the following officers, by acclamation: S. L. James, Captain; Jos. Hanlon, First Lieutenant; Joseph Bresnau, Second Lieutenant - all brave men, and experienced and competent officers. Company B will soon be full enough to elect officers."

New Orleans Daily Crescent, Morning edition (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana), 4 May, 1861 - The Irish Brigade

"More soldiers from the country reached the city yesterday. The steamer W. Barton, Captain Boissat, brought the Sabine Rifles, Capt. A. McArthur, and 70 men, from Sabine parish - a great portion of the company being stalwart six-footers."

New Orleans Daily Crescent, Morning edition (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana), 6 May, 1861

"The steamer Mary E. Keene arrived yesterday morning from Memphis, bringing down from Tensas parish the Tensas Rifles, 108 men strong, under the command of Capt. Chas. Tennay and Lieuts. David Buckner, Reed and Farrar."

New Orleans Daily Crescent, Morning edition (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana), 10 May, 1861 - Another Country Company

"Capt. James, with Company A, Irish Brigade, left on Saturday evening for Tangipahoa. seventy-eight miles from New Orleans, to lay off a camp ground, in order to remove all the troops from Camp Walker to that point."

"The following companies, all from the country, will leave for the new camp today: The Beaver Creek Rifles, Lafourche Guards, St. Helena Rifles, Claiborne Guards, Sabine Guards, Bienville Rifles, Southern Rifles, Tensas Rifles, Avoyelles Rifles and Hunter Guards; these companies constituting Col. Herbert's regiment."

New Orleans Daily Crescent, Morning edition (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana), 13 May, 1861 - Removal of Camp Walker

"The following companies left the city for the Camp on Saturday: The Mercer Guard, Capt. Walker; Orleans Rangers, Capt. Fisher; Second Company Louisiana Greys, Capt. Diamond; and Company B of the Irish Brigade, Capt. Monaghan."

New Orleans Daily Crescent, Morning edition (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana), 20 May, 1861 - Off to Camp Moore

"The election for field officers of the Sixth Regiment of Louisiana Volunteers took place yesterday, at Camp Moore. The following are the companies composing the regiment: Companies A and B of the Irish Brigade, the Violet Guards, the Orleans Rifles, the Mercer Guards, the St. Landry Light Guards, the Dillon Guards, the Tensa Rifles and the Sumter Guards. The election resulted in the choice of our esteemed friend Isaac G. Seymour, proprietor of the Bulletin newspaper, as Colonel; Louis Lay as Lieutenant-Colonel; and S. L. James as Major."

New Orleans Daily Crescent, Morning edition (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana), 24 May, 1861 - Col. Seymour's Regiment

"The Calhoun Guards, Capt. Strong, and the Bienville Rifles, Capt. Larose, have also received marching orders, and will be off to camp ere another Sabbath reaches us."

New Orleans Daily Crescent, Morning edition (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana), 31 May, 1861 - Movement of troops

"Ba[u]rnsville, 10 June - The right wing of the Sixth Regiment Louisiana Volunteer, composed of the Sabine and Union Rifles, Co. B Irish Brigade, the Tensas Rifles, Co. A Irish Brigade, the Orleans Rifles, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Lay and Major James, arrived here at 2 o'clock this evening."

New Orleans Daily Crescent (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana), 11 June, 1861 - Sixth Regiment Louisiana Volunteers

"Yesterday morning the right wing of Colonel I. G. Seymour's Sixth Regiment of Louisiana Volunteers left Camp Moore for Virginia direct. They were under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Louis Lay, and comprised the following companies: Sabine Rifles, Irish Brigade, Companies A and B, Tensas Rifles. The left wing, under the command of Colonel Seymour and major James, are to follow on Tuesday morning."

New Orleans Bulletin (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana), 11 June, 1861

"The right wing of the sixth regiment Louisiana volunteers passed through Jackson, Mississippi, June 9, en route fro the seat of war, having orders to report to the Secretary of War. The field officers are Louis Lay, lieutenant colonel commanding; S. L. James, major; N. Hart Jackson, sergeant major and acting adjutant; G. B. Carradine, acting surgeon. The left wing, with Colonel I. G. Seymour and staff, followed two days later."

National Republican (Washington, D. C.), 20 June, 1861 - Louisiana Troops

"The 6th Regiment, which left Camp Moore several days in advance of us, only left this point for the Gap yesterday evening."

Times Picayune (New Orleans, Orleans District, New Orleans), 25 June, 1861 - Lynchburg, Va., 20 June, 1861

"The left wing of the Louisiana regiment, (6th) under Colonel Seymour, arrived here yesterday morning, in excelent health and fine spirits. We expected to go to Richmond, but orders were given to proceed at once to Manassas Gap, where the right wing of the regiment, under Lieutenant colonel Lay and Major S. L. James, was stationed."

Daily True Delta (New Orleans, Orleans District, New Orleans), 30 June, 1861 - Lynchburg, 19 June, 1861

"The St. Laundry Light Guards, Capt. Nat. Offutt are at Manassas Junction. They are on the advance line, flanked by Mississippians and South Carolinians, and occupying the post of danger and honour."

Opelousas Patriot (Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana), 6 July, 1861

"On our arrival here today, we were courteously received by Gen. Ewell, of this State. Our Washington Artillery will be at Manassas by tomorrow; the Seventh Regiment Volunteers, Col. Harry Hays arrived here yesterday."

New Orleans Daily Crescent (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana), 8 July, 1861 - Camp Seymour, Fairfax Station, Va., 24 June, 1861

"We reached Lynchburg Va. on the 18th ult. where we remained two days; thence, we came to Manassas Junction, about three miles from the celebrated Gap, at which place, we pitched our tents and camped two day. We were then ordered to Fairfax Station, which we reached on 24th ult. Our camp is situated in a beautiful grove of cedar and oak. On the west, and near our encampment, the Washington and Lynchburg Railroad is our boundary; while about two miles east of us, the old Potomac wends its way to its ocean home."

The Opelousas Patriot, First Edition, (Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana), 20 July, 1861 - Fairfax Station, Va., 3rd July, 1861

Books/ Manuscripts

Irish rebels, Confederate tigers: A history of the 6th Louisiana Volunteers, by James P Gannon

A guide to Louisiana Confederate military organizations 1861-1865, by A W Bergerun, Jr.

Foreigners in the Confederacy, by Ella Lonn

Notes

The 6th Louisiana Infantry was organised at Camp Moore, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, on 21 May, 1861.

Note: The Diamond Rifles, Irish Brigade, Company B, was organised at the Olive Branch Courthouse, corner of Brato and Tchoupitoulas Streets, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, at 10 AM on 28 April, 1861

Seizure of steamers Tennessee, Texas, & W G Hawes, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, detachment, 29 April, 1861: A detachment of the Calhoun Guards was ordered to seize the steamers Tennessee, Texas, and W G Hawes at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 29 April, 1861, and was accompanied by a detachment of the Continental Guards and the Washington Battalion Artillery (See the 7th Louisiana Infantry).

Note: The Calhoun guards was ordered to rendezvous at the Armory, 99 St Charles Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, at 7.30 PM on 1 May, 1861.

Camp Walker, on Metairie Street, Metairie Racecourse, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 29 April, 1861: Camp Walker was set up at Metairie Racecourse, on Metairie, Street, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, under the command of Brigadier General E L Tracy, First Brigade, First Division, Louisiana Militia, on 29 April, 1861.

Note: The Violet Guards was assigned to the American Rifle Battalion Militia, under the command of Major C De Choiseul, at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 3 May, 1861, dated 30 April, 1861 (See the 7th Louisiana Infantry).

64 St Charles street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, to Metairie Racecourse, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Company I, 3 May, 1861: The Irish Brigade, Company A, was ordered to proceed by the New Orleans & Carrollton Railroad to the Metairie Racecourse, on Metairie, Street, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, in the afternoon on 3 May, 1861, and arrived at Camp Walker, Metairie Racecourse, on Metairie, Street, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, in the evening the same day.

Note: The Diamond Rifles, under the command of Captain W Monaghan, was designated the Irish Brigade, Company B, at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 1 May, 1861, and S L James was appointed captain, Irish Brigade, Company A, in the evening on 2 May, 1861.

Sabine Parish to New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Company A, 4 May, 1861: The Sabine Rifles (70), under the command of Captain A McArthur, Jr., arrived by the steamer W Barton on the Mississippi River at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, in the morning on 4 May, 1861, and was accompanied by a detachment of the Pelican Rangers (13), 2nd Company, under the command of First Lieutenant J D Blair.

Note: The Diamond Rifles, Irish Brigade (83), Company B, and the Sabine Rifles (78) were stationed at Camp Walker, Metairie Racecourse, on Metairie Street, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, under the command of Brigadier General E L Tracy, First Brigade, First Division, Louisiana State Troops, on 11 May, 1861.

St Joseph, Tensas Parish, to New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Company D, 9 May, 1861: The Tensas Rifles (108) arrived by the steamer Mary E Keene on the Mississippi River at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, in the morning on 10 May, 1861, and was stationed at Camp Walker, Metairie Racecourse, on Metairie Street, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, on 13 May, 1861.

Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, Company I, 11 May, 1861: The Irish Brigade, Company A, under the command of Captain S L James, was ordered to set up Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, in the evening on 11 May, 1861, and was accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel H Forno, 5th Louisiana Infantry.

Note: The Irish Brigade, Company A, was ordered to Metairie Racecourse, on Metairie Street, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, in the afternoon on 3 May, 1861, and the Violet Guards was stationed at Camp Lay, the Mississippi Cotton Press, on Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 12 May, 1861.

Camp Walker, Metairie Racecourse, on Metairie Street, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, to Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, Company D, 13 May, 1861: The Tensas Rifles (108) arrived by the New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, on 13 May, 1861, and was accompanied by the Bienville Rifles, the Beaver Creek Rifles, the Lafourche Guards, the St Helena Rifles, the Claiborne Guards, the Sabine Guards, the Southern Rifles, the Avoyelles Rifles, and the Hunter Guards.

Note: Brigadier General E L Tracy, First Brigade, First Division, Louisiana Militia, was assigned to command Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, on 12 May, 1861, and was stationed at Camp Tracy/ Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, on 28 May, 1861.

New Orleans, Orleans Parish, to Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, Companies E, F, & H, 18 May, 1861: The Mercer Rifle/ Guards, the Orleans Rifles/ Rangers, and the Irish Brigade, Company B, arrived by New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, on 18 May, 1861.

Note: The Dillon Guards, 11th Louisiana Infantry, Company A, under the command of Captain M W Murphy, was stationed at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, as part of the 6th Louisiana Infantry on 23 May, 1861.

Washington, St Landry Parish, to New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Company C, 27 May, 1861: The St Laundry Light Guards (108) arrived by the steamer Anna Perret on the Mississippi River at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 27 May, 1861.

New Orleans, Orleans Parish, to Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, Company B, 1 June, 1861: The Calhoun Guards was ordered to proceed by the New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad to Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, at 7.30 AM on 1 June, 1861, and was accompanied by the Continental Guards (See the 7th Louisiana Infantry).

Note: The Sabine Rifles and the Southern Guards were consolidated as the Union & Sabine Rifles, under the command of Captain A McArthur, Jr., Sabine Rifles, at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, on 1 June, 1861.

Mustered for the war, Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, Companies A, D, F, H, & I (right wing), 4 June, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Companies A, D, F, H, and I, were mustered in Confederate service for the war at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, by First Lieutenant C W Phifer, cavalry, Confederate States Army, on 4 June, 1861.

Note: First Lieutenant C W Phifer, 2nd United States Cavalry, Company F, resigned on 1 April, 1861, and was appointed first lieutenant, cavalry, Confederate States Army, on 16 March, 1861. First Lieutenant C W Phifer, cavalry, Confederate States Army, was assigned to recruiting duty at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 8 April, 1861, and was ordered to Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.86, Paragraph IV, Adjutant General's Office, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 2 July, 1861.

Mustered for the war, Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, B, C, E, G, & K (left wing), 4 & 5 June, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Companies C, E, G, and K, were mustered in Confederate service for the war at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, by Junior Second Lieutenant N W Pope, 4th Louisiana Infantry, Company C, on 4 June, 1861, and Company B for the war on 5 June, 1861, dated 4 June, 1861.

Note: Third Lieutenant N W Pope, Delta Rifles, arrived by the New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, at 2 PM on 21 May, 1861, and was mustered in Confederate service for one year as junior second lieutenant, 4th Louisiana Infantry, Company C, at Camp Moore, on Beaver Creek, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, by First Lieutenant C W Phifer, cavalry, Confederate States Army, on 25 May, 1861.

Tangipahoa to Lynchburg, 8/11-12/18 June, 1861

The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Companies A, D, F, H, and I (right wing), under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L Lay and Major S L James, were ordered to proceed by the New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad to Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia, in the morning on 8 June, 1861, and was stationed at Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, on 9 June, 1861. Companies A, D, F, H, and I arrived by the Memphis & Charleston Railroad at Burnsville, Tishomingo County, Mississippi, at 2 PM on 10 June, 1861, and by the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad at Lynchburg, Campbell County, via Knoxville, Knox County, and Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, Virginia, at 1.30 AM on 12 June, 1861.

Camp Moore, one mile north of Tangipahoa, St Helena/ Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, to Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia, Companies B, C, E, G, & K (left wing), 11-18 June, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Companies B, C, E, G, and K (left wing), under the command of Colonel I G Seymour, were ordered to proceed by the New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad to Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia, on 11 June, 1861, and arrived by the East Tennessee & Virginia Railroad at Greeneville, Greene County, Tennessee, on 16 June, 1861. Companies B, C, E, G, and K arrived by the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad at Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia, in the morning on 18 June, 1861.

Arrival At Manassas Junction, 17 & 20 June, 1861

The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Companies A, D, F, H, and I, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L Lay and Major S L James, were ordered to proceed by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad to Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 16 June, 1861, and arrived at Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, in the evening on 17 June, 1861.

Note: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Companies A, D, F, H, and I, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L Lay and Major S L James, were stationed at Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 19 June, 1861.

Lynchburg, Campbell County, to Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, Companies B, C, E, G, & K (left wing), 19-20 June, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Companies B, C, E, G, and K, under the command of Colonel I G Seymour, were ordered to proceed by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad to Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, in the evening on 19 June, 1861, and arrived at Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 20 June, 1861.

Note: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was assigned to the Second Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, under the command of Brigadier General R S Ewell, by General Orders No.20, Paragraph II, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 20 June, 1861.

Advance to Fairfax Station, 23 June, 1861

The 6th Louisiana Infantry was ordered to proceed by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad to Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.51, Paragraph III, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, in the morning on 23 June, 1861, dated 22 June, 1861.

Troops stationed at & in the vicinity of Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia, 23 June, 1861: Brigadier General R S Ewell, Confederate States Army; 6th Alabama Infantry, Companies A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, Colonel J J Siebels; 6th Louisiana Infantry, Colonel I G Seymour

Note: The Rappahannock Cavalry/ Old Guards was ordered to Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 14 July, 1861, and the 30th Virginia Cavalry, Company F, on 15 July, 1861 (See Jenifer's Battalion Cavalry).

Troops stationed at & in the vicinity of Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia, 15 July, 1861: Brigadier General R S Ewell, Confederate States Army; 6th Alabama Infantry, Companies A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, Colonel J J Siebels; 6th Louisiana Infantry, Colonel I G Seymour; 30th Virginia Cavalry, Company F, Captain J Wilson; Rappahannock Cavalry/ Old Guards, Captain J S Green

Note: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was stationed at Camp Seymour, south of the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, one mile west of Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia, between 23 June and 17 July, 1861.

Withdrawal to Union Mills Ford, 17-18 July, 1861

The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Companies A, B, C, E, F, G, H, I, and K, were ordered to withdraw to Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the morning on 17 July, 1861, and arrived at Union Mills (Station), Fairfax County, Virginia, at 4 PM the same day.

Note: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Company D, was ordered to Union Mills (Station), Fairfax County, Virginia, in the evening on 16 July, 1861, and was assigned to support four 12 pounder field howitzers, under the command of First Lieutenant T L Rosser, Washington Battalion Artillery, 2nd Company, at the rear of Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the morning on 17 July, 1861. Company D was ordered to Camp Walker, on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, one mile south of McLean's Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the morning on 18 July, 1861.

Union Mills (Station), Fairfax County, Virginia, to Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River, 18 July, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Companies A, B, C, E, F, G, H, I, and K, were ordered to Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River, at 5/6 AM on 18 July, 1861.

Disposition of 6th Louisiana Infantry, morning 18 July, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Companies A, C, D, E, and G, under the command of Colonel I G Seymour, were stationed at Camp Walker, on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, one mile south of McLean's Ford, on the Bull Run River; Company B, under the command of Captain H B Strong, at Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River; Company F, under the command of Captain W Monaghan, between Union Mills Ford and Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River; Company H, under the command of Captain T S Fisher, at the bridge on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, half a mile northwest of Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River; Company I, under the command of Captain J Hanlon, between Yates' and Woodyard's Fords, one and a half miles southeast of Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River; and Company K, under the command of Captain W H Manning, at the Bull Run River in the morning on 18 July, 1861.

Note: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Company A, was stationed half a mile northeast of Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the afternoon on 17 July, 1861, and Company B at Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River, between 18 and 21 July, 1861.

Union Mills Ford to Camp Walker, on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, one mile south of McLean's Ford, on the Bull Run River, Company C, 18 July, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Company C, was ordered to Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River, at 10 AM on 18 July, 1861, and to Camp Walker, on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, one mile south of McLean's Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the evening the same day.

Note: A detachment of the 6th Louisiana Infantry (11), Company C, was stationed at Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the evening on 18 July, 1861, and was ordered to Camp Walker, on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, one mile south of McLean's Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the morning on 19 July, 1861.

Between Union Mills Ford & Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, Company F, 18-21 July, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Company F, was ordered between Union Mills Ford and Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, at 6 AM on 18 July, 1861, and to Camp Walker, on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, one mile south of McLean's Ford, on the Bull Run River, at 7 AM on 21 July, 1861.

Union Mills Ford to Yates' & Woodyard's Fords, one & a half miles southeast of Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River, Company I, 18 July, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Company I, was assigned to support four 12 pounder field howitzers, under the command of First Lieutenant T L Rosser, Washington Battalion Artillery, 2nd Company, at the rear of Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River, on 17 July, 1861, and was ordered between Yates' and Woodyard's Fords, one and a half miles southeast of Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the morning on 18 July, 1861. The company was ordered to Camp Walker, on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, one mile south of McLean's Ford, on the Bull Run River, at 9 PM the same day.

Note: Hardaway's Alabama Volunteers/ Light Infantry arrived at between Yates' and Woodyard's Fords, one and a half miles southeast of Union Mills Ford, on the Bull Run River, at 9 PM on 18 July, 1861 (See the Battalion Heavy Artillery).

First battle of Manassas, 21 July, 1861

The 6th Louisiana Infantry was stationed at Camp Walker, on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, one mile south of McLean's Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the morning on 21 July, 1861

Stationed as a reserve at F Lewis' farm, a quarter of a mile southwest of Lewis' Ford, on the Bull Run River, 21 July, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was stationed as a reserve at F Lewis' farm, a quarter of a mile southwest of Lewis' Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the afternoon on 21 July, 1861.

Camp Walker, on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, one mile south of McLean's Ford, on the Bull Run River, 21 July, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was arrived at Camp Walker, on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, one mile south of McLean's Ford, on the Bull Run River, at 11 PM on 21 July, 1861.

Note: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was ordered at or in the vicinity of Union Mills (Station), Fairfax County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.146, Paragraph I, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, dated 22 July, 1861.

Union Mills Ford to Union Mills (Station), 23/24 July, 1861

The 6th Louisiana Infantry was ordered to Union Mills (Station), Fairfax County, Virginia, on 23/24 July, 1861, and was stationed at Union Mills (Station), Fairfax County, Virginia, between 23/24 and 28 July, 1861.

Organisation of Eighth Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, 25 July, 1861: Acting Brigadier General I G Seymour, colonel, 6th Louisiana Infantry; 1st Louisiana Special Battalion Infantry, Lieutenant Colonel W H Jenifer, Virginia Volunteers; 6th Louisiana Infantry, Colonel I G Seymour; 7th Louisiana Infantry, Colonel H T Hays; 8th Louisiana Infantry, Colonel H B Kelly; 9th Louisiana Infantry, Colonel R Taylor

Note: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was assigned to the Eighth Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, under the command of Acting Brigadier General & Colonel I G Seymour, 6th Louisiana Infantry, by Special Orders No.169, Paragraph I, Headquarters, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, on 25 July, 1861.

Union Mills (Station) to Mitchell's & Blackburn's Fords, 28-31 July, 1861

The 6th Louisiana Infantry was ordered Mitchell's Ford, on the Bull Run River, on 28 July, 1861, and was stationed at Mitchell's Ford, on the Bull Run River, between 28 and 31 July, 1861.

Mitchell's Ford to Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, 31 July, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was ordered to Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, on 31 July, 1861, and and was stationed at Camp Bieneville No.1, one mile northwest of Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, between 31 July and 26 August, 1861.

Blackburn's Ford to Centreville, 26 August, 1861

The 6th Louisiana Infantry was ordered to Stewart's, a quarter of a mile southwest of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 26 August, 1861, and was stationed at Camp Bienville No.2, Stewart's, a quarter of a mile southwest of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, between 26 August and 26 September, 1861.

Note: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was ordered to Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, by Special Orders No. 272, Headquarters, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, dated 28 August, 1861.

Organisation of Eighth Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, 29 August, 1861: Brigadier General W H Walker, Confederate States Army; 1st Louisiana Special Battalion Infantry, Lieutenant Colonel W H Jenifer, Virginia Volunteers; 6th Louisiana Infantry, Colonel I G Seymour; 7th Louisiana Infantry, Colonel H T Hays; 8th Louisiana Infantry, Colonel H B Kelly; 9th Louisiana Infantry, Colonel R Taylor

Note: Brigadier General W H Walker, Confederate States Army, was relieved from duty at Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, by Special Orders No.179, Paragraph II, Headquarters Troops Confederate States Army, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, on 2 August, 1861, and arrived at Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 27 August, 1861.

Special Orders No. 280, Paragraph I, Headquarters, First Corps, Amy of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, dated 29 August, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was ordered to Germantown, Fairfax County, Virginia, by Special Orders No. 280, Paragraph I, Headquarters, First Corps, Amy of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, dated 29 August, 1861.

Centreville to Germantown, 26 September, 1861

The 6th Louisiana Infantry was ordered to Germantown, Fairfax County, Virginia, in the morning on 26 September, 1861, and was stationed at Camp Beauregard, on Difficult Run, one and a half miles northwest of Germantown, Fairfax County, Virginia, between 26 and 29 September, 1861.

Note: The 6th Louisiana Infantry arrived at Camp Beauregard, on Difficult Run, one and a half miles northwest of Germantown, Fairfax County, Virginia, at 1 PM on 26 September, 1861.

Reconnaissance to Great Falls, Coon's Ferry, & Seneca Falls, 29 September-1 October, 1861

The 6th Louisiana Infantry, under the command of Brigadier General W H T Walker, Confederate States Army, was ordered on a reconnaissance to Great Falls, on the Potomac River, Montgomery County, Maryland, on 29 September, 1861.

Organisation of reconnaissance to Great Falls, on Potomac River; Coon's Ferry, on the Potomac River, one & half a miles west of Offutt's Crossroads; & Seneca Falls, on the Potomac River, Montgomery County, Maryland, 29 September-1 October, 1861: Brigadier General W H T Walker, Confederate States Army; 6th Louisiana Infantry, Colonel I G Seymour; 7th Louisiana Infantry, Colonel H T Hays; 8th Louisiana Infantry, Colonel H B Kelly; 30th Virginia Cavalry, Company E, Captain E Whitehead; Washington Battalion Artillery (13), 3rd Company, detachment, First Lieutenant J J Garnett; Rowan Artillery, 10th North Carolina State Troops, Company D, section, Captain J Reilly

Skirmish at Great Falls, on the Potomac River, Montgomery County, Maryland, 30 September, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was stationed as a reserve during a skirmish at Great Falls, on the Potomac River, Montgomery County, Maryland, at 9 AM on 30 September, 1861.

Note: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was ordered to Coon's Ferry, on the Potomac River, one and a half miles west of Offutt's Crossroads, Montgomery County, Maryland, at 5 PM on 30 September, 1861.

Coon's Ferry, on the Potomac River, one & a half miles west of Offutt's Crossroads, to Seneca Falls, on the Potomac River, Montgomery County, Maryland, 30 September, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was ordered to Seneca Falls, on the Potomac River, Montgomery County, Maryland, in the evening on 30 September, 1861.

Skirmish at Coon's Ferry, on the Potomac River, one & a half miles west of Offutt's Crossroads, & Seneca Falls, on the Potomac River, Montgomery County, Maryland, 30 September, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was stationed as a reserve during a skirmish at Coon's Ferry, on the Potomac River, one and a half miles west of Offutt's Crossroads, and Seneca Falls, on the Potomac River, Montgomery County, Maryland, in the evening on 30 September, 1861.

Seneca Falls, on the Potomac River, Montgomery County, Maryland, to Difficult Run, one & a half miles northwest of Germantown, Fairfax County, Virginia, 30 September-1 October, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was ordered to Dransville, Loudoun County, Virginia, in the evening on 30 September, 1861, and arrived at Camp Beauregard, on Difficult Run, one and a half miles northwest of Germantown, Fairfax County, Virginia, in the morning on 1 October, 1861.

Note: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was stationed at Dransville, Loudoun County, Virginia, in the evening on 30 September, 1861.

Picket duty at McGee's Farm, 10-13 October, 1861

The 6th Louisiana Infantry was assigned to picket duty at McGee's farm, on the Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Railroad, six miles northeast of Germantown, Fairfax County, Virginia, between 10 and 13 October, 1861.

Note: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Companies A and F, were ordered to support a detachment of the 1st Virginia Cavalry, Company C, under the command of First Lieutenant J S Cummings, at Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, in the morning on 12 October, 1861 (See the 1st Virginia Cavalry).

Skirmish at D Nutt's Hill/ Brandywine Castle, one mile east of Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, Companies A, F, & K, 12 October, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Companies A, F, and K, were engaged in a skirmish at D Nutt's Hill/ Brandywine Castle, one mile east of Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 12 October, 1861.

Note: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, Company K, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L Lay, was ordered to Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, in the evening on 12 October, 1861.

Camp Beauregard, on Difficult Run, one & a half miles northwest of Germantown, Fairfax County, Virginia, 13 October, 1861: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was ordered to Difficult Run, one and a half miles northwest of Germantown, Fairfax County, Virginia, at 10 AM on 13 October, 1861.

Note: The 7th Louisiana Infantry arrived at McGee's farm, on the Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Railroad, six miles northeast of Germantown, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 13 October, 1861.

Withdrawal to Centreville, 16-17 October, 1861

The 6th Louisiana Infantry was ordered to Stewart's, a quarter of a mile southwest of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 16 October, 1861, and was stationed at Camp Bienville No.2, Stewart's, a quarter of a mile southwest of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, between 16 and 17 October, 1861.

Note: The 6th Louisiana Infantry arrived at Camp Reserve, A S Grigsby's farm, one and a half miles south of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 17 October, 1861.

Reorganised at Conrad's Store, Rockingham County, Virginia, 9 May 1862: The 6th Louisiana Infantry was reorganised at Camp Bragg, Conrad's Store, Rockingham County, Virginia, on 9 May, 1862.

Surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse, Appomattox County, Virginia, 9 April, 1865: The 6th Louisiana Infantry, under the command of Colonel E Waggaman, surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse, Appomattox County, Virginia, on 9 April, 1865.

Brigadier General R S Ewell, Confederate States Army, Second Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, 17 June, 1861: Captain R S Ewell, 1st United States Dragoons, resigned on 7 May, 1861, and was appointed lieutenant colonel, cavalry, Confederate States Army, on 16 March, 1861. Lieutenant Colonel R S Ewell, cavalry, Confederate States Army, was assigned to command the volunteer companies at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, by General Orders No.7, Paragraph I, Headquarters of the Division, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 1 May, 1861, and was ordered to Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia, by General Orders No.8, Paragraph I, Headquarters of the Division, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 2 May, 1861. He arrived at Camp Ashland, Slash Cottage, on the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad, west of Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia, the same day and was appointed lieutenant colonel, cavalry, Provisional Army of Virginia, at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 9 May, 1861. Lieutenant Colonel R S Ewell, cavalry, Provisional Army of Virginia, was ordered to Culpeper Courthouse, Culpeper County, Virginia, on 19 May, 1861, and arrived by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad on 24 May, 1861. He was ordered to proceed by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad to Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, at 4.30 AM on 25 May, 1861, and was accompanied by the 19th Virginia Infantry, Companies A, B, and E, under the command of Colonel P St G Cocke and Lieutenant Colonel J B Strange. Lieutenant Colonel R S Ewell, cavalry, Provisional Army of Virginia, arrived at Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, at 7.30 AM on 25 May, 1861, and was ordered to Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 27 May, 1861. He was engaged in a skirmish at Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, between 3 and 4 AM on 1 June, 1861, and was appointed brigadier general, Confederate States Army, on 17 June, 1861, and was assigned to command the Second Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, on 20 June, 1861 (See the Skirmish at Fairfax Courthouse).

The 6th Louisiana Infantry was assigned to the Fifth Brigade, Third Division, Potomac District, Department of Northern Virginia, under the command of Brigadier General R Taylor, Confederate States Army, by General Orders No.15, Adjutant & Inspector General's Office, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 22 October, 1861.

Reports

OFFICIAL REPORT No.95: Series I, Volume 2 (Serial No.2), pp536-537
Brigadier General R S Ewell, Confederate States Army, Second Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, Union Mills, Prince William County, Virginia, 24 July, 1861