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Letters written during the Civil War, 1861-1865

"The Second Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was organized in April, 1861, immediately after the firing on Fort Sumter. The regiment was mustered into the military service of the United States in the month of May, 1861, at Camp Andrew, West Roxblury. It remained at this camp for drill and instruction about two months and left Boston for the seat of War in Virginia, July 8, 1861. These letters, written to members of my family, record my experiences as an officer of this regiment during its term of service, from May, 1861, to July, 1865.

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