An original Civil War promotional warrant to 6th Corporal issued at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, October 10, 1862 to Henry C. Spooner of Co. H 22nd Maine Volunteer Infantry. The warrant is signed by the regimental commander Col. Simon G. Jerrard. The 22nd Maine participated in the reconnaissance in the rear of Port Hudson and formed a part of the expedition up the Atchafalaya to attack the Confederate works in the rear. It defeated the enemy in a sharp engagement at Irish Bend and participated in two assaults on the works at Port Hudson. After the surrender of that place the 22nd was quartered inside the works.