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“crying for water”

Posted on August 9, 2011 by admin

Fahrenheit 111 We’ve been following the 19th New York Volunteer Infantry. 150 years ago they were encamped with the rest of General Banks’ Union army north of the Potomac in Maryland. According to Henry Hall in Cayuga in the Field … Continue reading →

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Red Tape in the Federal Government?

Posted on July 18, 2011 by admin

Who pays the sailors? From The New-York Times July 18, 1861: THE UNITED STATES STEAMER HARRIET LANE. This steamer is now undergoing thorough repairs in her machinery and armament, and will be ready for sea in a week. The families … Continue reading →

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Jayhawking With the Convict Regiment

Posted on July 16, 2011 by admin

The last we heard from the 19th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment they had moved from drill camp in the District of Columbia to Martinsburg in current West Virginia. They arrived on July 8th. Their purpose was to bolster General … Continue reading →

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It’s An Early Raphael!

Posted on July 14, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times, July 15, 1861: Privateering and Pickens Our correspondent at Havana announces the arrival at Cienfuegos of the Sumter, a steamer of the rebel Navy, bringing six prizes, the results of a short predatory cruise. A seventh … Continue reading →

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Happy Independence Day, Americans!

Posted on July 2, 2011 by admin
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With Bonham’s Brigade

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin

Rebel = Traitor = Death by Hanging I first became aware of D. Augustus Rickert and his book in A Rising Thunder by Joseph Wheeler. Rickert describes his work as a 16 year old volunteer with blistered and bloodied hands … Continue reading →

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Seat of War

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

Best wishes to everyone for a great weekend and a good Memorial Day. Here’s a map of the Seat of War from the May 26, 1861 issue of The New-York Times

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Europe Chimes In

Posted on May 26, 2011 by admin

Garibaldi Weighs In FromThe New-York Times May 27, 1861: GARIBALDI ON ITALY AND AMERICA. From the Louisville Democrat. A friend sends us the following from the hero of Italy: ISLAND DE CAPRERA, Italy, May 6, 1861. MY DEAR OLD FRIEND: … Continue reading →

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Invading Virginia’s “Sacred Soil”

Posted on May 25, 2011 by admin

Civil War Daily Gazette has reported on the Union capture of Alexandria and the death and martyrdom of Elmer Ellsworth. The Union advance brings back memories of Virginia Governor John Letcher’s message on January 7, 1861 that Virginia would not … Continue reading →

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“Shabby Gray” Gray Review?

Posted on May 24, 2011 by admin

Having enlisted shortly after President Lincoln’s first call for Volunteers on April 15, 1861, the 19th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment has had a few challenges since it arrived in Elmira, NY on April 29th: Cold, dreary weather; constant marching … Continue reading →

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