History of the First Regiment (Massachusetts Infantry), From the 25th of May, 1861 to the 25th of May, 1864, Including Brief References to the Operations of the Army of the Potomac
by Cudworth, Warren H
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About This Item
Boston: Walker, Fuller and Company, 1866. First Edition. . Hardcover. Good. This appears to be a specially bound dedication copy inscribed by the author to the then Governor of Massachusetts, John Albion Andrew, to whom the book was dedicated. The inscription reads: "To Hon. John A. Andrew. A tribute of admiration, respect, and affection from Warren H. Cudworth. East Boston. Jan 1st, 1866." Decorative brown pebbled boards with blindstamped designs. All edges gilt, marbled endpapers. Overall condition is good. Edges and corners are worn and rubbed, spine ends frayed, scattered light foxing. Hinges loose. The author served as the Regiment's Chaplain and witnessed the extensive actions it participated in including First Bull Run, Williamsburg, Second Bull Run, Bristow Station, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness and Spottsylvania.
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- Bruce Davidson Books (US)
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- 004442
- Title
- History of the First Regiment (Massachusetts Infantry), From the 25th of May, 1861 to the 25th of May, 1864, Including Brief References to the Operations of the Army of the Potomac
- Author
- Cudworth, Warren H
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Publisher
- Walker, Fuller and Company
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1866
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- Signed Books; Civil War;
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