[Report, possibly by Lieutenant Colonel William Heath, regarding the 33rd Missouri Volunteers]

An anonymous detailed history of the "Merchants Regiment"(33rd Infantry Missouri Volunteers) from its inception in March 1862, through August 1865. Describes numerous skirmishes and battles, including the Yazoo Pass Expedition and Red River Campaign. Relates the regiment's march through several counties in Missouri, participation in the Yazoo Pass expedition, and return to Helena, Arkansas, where they engaged in battle before leaving 28 January 1864. At this time, they left Helena with troops of William Tecumseh Sherman to join the Expedition to Meridian, Mississippi. 10 March 1864, the regiment moved from Vicksburg, Mississippi to Red River, Louisiana, under the command of General Joseph Anthony Mower. Documents the regiment's participation in various battles throughout Louisiana. Mentions engagements during the summer of 1864 in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Mentions the Battle of Yellow Bayou. Refers to General Frederick Steele, among other leaders.