Tag Archives: John G. Foster

bombs bursting in air

Posted on October 15, 2014 by SUMPTER

Oh, to be iron-clad from head to foot. … but we drone on. The Yankees are still shelling Charleston. In this correspondence concerning the night of September 30th, some civilians were wounded, and, while the writer was amused by the … Continue reading →

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Heading North … and Back South

Posted on May 31, 2013 by SUMPTER

More Two-Year Men Come Home; Captain Ashcroft Heads back South From a Seneca County, New York newspaper in May 1863: The return of the 19th Regiment. This Regiment returned to Auburn on Tuesday [May 23] last, having served out its … Continue reading →

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TYPO from Bachelor’s Creek

Posted on July 30, 2012 by SUMPTER

Union “soldier mob” demolishes rebel shooter buildings; detachment sent to clean out guerrilla band. The 19th New York Volunteer Infantry completed its conversion to the 3rd New York Artillery and arrived in North Carolina in the spring of 1862. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Charleston’s Lukewarm Now Fired Up; Its New Weapon

Posted on February 23, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times February 23, 1861: CHARLESTON, Monday, Feb. 18, 1861. … During my two weeks’ absence I find there has been a change, both in the hopes and fears of the community. The formation of the Provisional Government … Continue reading →

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