Thank you for your kind offer. This has been a fascinating thread, and I hope it helps in the production of a good account of this brave, hard fighting Confederate regiment.

Please add my name to those who would like a copy of the journal. My e-mail is redhog2003@hotmail.com

I had several ancestors from Izard county serving with the 8th. One of those, John M. Elliott had been a member of the IZARD COUNTY PEACE SOCIETY and was arrested with 30-40 others. These men were given the opportunity of enlisting, (though under some duress). John enlisted in Co H . fought at Shiloh, Perryville, Murfreeboro, and was captured at Chickamauga after which he took the oath and came home.

Thanks again,

Charlie