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Ever True - Civil War Letters from the 9th (Ninth) New York (NY) Heavy Artillery

$ 10.56

Availability: 39 in stock
  • Condition: 2004 Softcover with Heavy Covers. Near Fine to Fine Condition

    Description

    Ever True
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    Civil War Letters of Private Charles McDowell,
    New York Ninth Heavy Artillery
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    2004 - First Edition
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    Condition : Softcover - Fine, seemingly unused condition.
    Signed by the author / editor on the title page.
    186 pages, some small portraits and illustrations
    This book is currently in print,
    a later edition
    , from the publisher
    for .50 plus shipping.  My copy is a 1st Edition, singed, for
    a flat , including shipping.  The better deal !
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    From the publisher's website
    Ever True: Civil War Letters of Seward’s New York 9th Heavy Artillery of Wayne and Cayuga Counties between a soldier, his wife and his Canadian family - by Lisa Saunders.
    The transcribed letters of Charles McDowell and his wife, Nancy, display remarkable devotion, and offer readers a unique perspective of the Civil War.
    These letters contain little known details about: hangings, prostitution, amputations, desertions, theft and murder among Union troops. Charles also describes personal contacts with Lincoln and Seward (of "Seward's Alaskan Folly"); battles of Cold Harbor, Jerusalem Plank Road, Monocacy, Opequon, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek; the Siege of Petersburg; Mosby's Men; and the Shenandoah Valley and Appomattox Campaign.
    The Ninth Heavy Artillery was a part of the Sixth Corps.
    This story is cohesive and informative yet charming and romantic in a very personal way.
    Reviews :
    Ever True is unusual in that in addition to the letters [Private Charles McDowell] wrote, those to him from his wife and other relatives are all included. Saunders also provides editorial comment about current events and the history of the regiment. America's Civil War For readers who relish eavesdropping...Ever True should satisfy...these letters provide a wonderful insight into the personal lives of two individuals caught up in those tumultuous times and are an intimate portrayal of the relationship between a husband and wife that makes them interesting reading for anyone.
    - The Civil War News
    Ever True is the transcribed letters of Lisa's great, great grandfather Charles McDowell, and his wife Nancy. During the war, Charles served with the New York 9th Heavy Artillery in the forts surrounding Washington, DC. While stationed in the Washington area, Charles saw President Lincoln on numerous occasions. Eventually, the relative safety and comfort of garrison duty in the Washington defenses would end, and the men of the NY 9th Heavy Artillery, including Charles McDowell, would serve with Grant's Army of the Potomac - not as artillerymen, but as front line, rifle toting infantrymen - fighting in some of the nastiest, bloodiest battles of the war, including Cold Harbor, 3rd Winchester and Cedar Creek.
    Lisa's work immerses the reader into the lives of Charles and Nancy, whose own words combine to create a powerful and moving perspective of the Civil War. Great work Lisa!
    – The Civil War Camp Chest
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