... Monroe and reached New Orleans February 1. It was sent, two days later, to Baton Rouge, and became part of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps. It took part in a reconnoissance toward Port Hudson March 13 and joined the next day in the general advance of the forces to that place. It was engaged at Plains Store, and was most actively engaged at the assault on Port Hudson May 27, providing ni...