(The above is a verbatim copy.--T. W. H.)
Cols. Moore and Woodyard, with their commands, were so continuously
engaged with the enemy either in skirmishing, scouting or fighting,
that no time was left them for looking after recruits. Hence when the
time came to be regularly received into service both regiments were
short of the requisite number of men. Consequently the two regiments
were consolidated into what is known as the 21st Regiment of Missouri
Volunteers, by the following order:
HEADQUARTERS STATE OF MISSOURI, }
ADJUTANT GENERAL’S OFFICE. }
ST. LOUIS, DECEMBER 31, 1861. }