The following independent companies, reporting direct to General Atkinson, joined the new levies to do scouting duty: Jacob M. Earley’s, of which Abraham Lincoln was a private, Alexander M. Jenkins’ and B. B. Craig’s.
CHAPTER XXVIII.
March to Dixon’s Ferry–Major Dement’s Battle.
It has already been stated that Major Dement’s battalion was ordered on detached service. Following is a copy of his order:
“Headquarters, Army of the Frontier,
“Rapids of the Illinois, 18 June, 1832.
“Order No. 37.
“Major Dement’s Battalion of Volunteers will be prepared for detached service as early to-morrow morning as practicable, supplied with provisions for ten days. Major Dement will make a requisition on the ordnance officer for ammunition for his command, and report to the commanding general for instructions relative to the service to be performed.
“A.S. Johnston, A.D.C., A.A.A. General.”