During this time Colonel Lyon had a leave of absence and went home for a visit of two or three weeks. Lieutenant-Colonel Chapman had command of the regiment during his absence, and Colonel Smith, of the 83d Illinois, had command of the post. During his absence the regiment was ordered to Columbia.
Reminiscences of the Civil War by William and Adelia Lyon.
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