From Recollections of seventy years by Augustus L. Chetlain, 1889.
CAPTAIN Thomas D. CONNOR, Co. D of the 45th Illinois Infantry. Lost his life at the Battle of Shiloh.
He was an intelligent and brave officer and greatly beloved by the men of his company.
As a businessman in Galena before the war, he was well-known and highly esteemed. His word was regarded as "good as his bond." In all dealings with others was the soul of honor.
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MAJOR U. G. SCHELLER de BUOL, a topographical engineer, with a European education, entered the volunteer service in 1861 and by order of General C.F. Smith constructed, in the fall of that year, the fortifications at Smithland, Kentucky, to command the mouth of the Cumberland River
"I was in command of that military post and while engaged in this work he was a member of my staff and one of my military family.," Gen. C.F. Smith.
In 1864, under Gen. C.C. Washburn, Commander of the District of Memphis, he improved and strengthened the extensive fortifications of Memphis. He showed his skill and excellent judgement there, and for it was highly recommended by the Engineer-In-Chief of the department.
--Old Secesh
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