October 9, 1862 – The 26th Wisconsin Regiment

Dunkirk, Oct. 8.— The 36th Wisconsin regiment arrived at Dunkirk at 13:15 last night, and left via the Erie Road at 3 o’clock this morning. The officers were served with supper in the depot dining saloon while the men were regaled with coffee outside. They left here in the best of spirits with a firm determination to “fight mit Sigel.”

Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, IL