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SUBTITLED: A Narrative of Events During the Late Civil War from Bull Run to the Appomattox and Spanish Fort. Compiled by the Adjutant from his Diary and from Authentic Documents and Orders. Illustrated with Maps and Engravings. BOOK DESCRIPTION: 8vo, xv, 467 pgs, addenda, 4 plates, 8 maps. Decorated red cloth with gilt Battalion heraldry with gilt titled cover and spine. With inked name of former owner (Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wright / Bonbrook (?) / Longdale, Virginia). CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Covers are lightly rubbed and worn on spine ends, spine a bit faded, else cover is bright. Interior has a weak front hinge and with a former owner's inked name; else interior is clean and tight. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: The Washington Artillery Battalion was organized in 1838 and fought in the Mexican War. Reorganized in 1852 as the Washington Artillery, it was mustered into Confederate service on May 26, 1861 with five companies. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Companies fought at First Manassas and in the campaigns of the Army of Northern Virginia from Seven Pines to Gettysburg. They were involved at Drewry's Bluff and Cold Harbor, then participated in the Petersburg siege south and north of the James River and the Appomattox Campaign. The 5th Company fought at Shiloh, was active in the Kentucky Campaign and the Battle of Murfreesboro, then moved to Mississippi. Later it participated in the campaigns of the Army of Tennessee from Chickamauga to Nashville and in 1865 shared in the defense of Mobile. Most of the unit was captured when Mobile fell, but a small number surrendered at West Point, Georgia, in mid-April, 1865. The author, William Miller Owen, was the adjutant of the regiment and was in an ideal position to observe his unit's operations. He fought at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Chickamauga; and endured the siege at Petersburg. He was well acquainted with the officers of the Army of Northern Virginia, and reports on his engagments with General James Longstreet, General Robert E. Lee, and President Jefferson Davis. This fine work is based on Owen's diary from the war years, and brings to life the major figures and battles of the Army of Northern Virginia as well as lesser-known Civil War episodes. A scarce publication, rarely offered for sale in the first edition. The former owner, Mr. R.C. Wright, was associated with the famous foundry located in Lonsdale, Virginia. This foundry was active during the Civil War and produced artillery pieces for the Confederate Army; making a nice association. REFERENCES: DORN II 436; COULTER #357:"This excellent work of travel is filled with local color, pertinent comments and observations." NEVINS I pg 140: "The unchallenged champion of Louisiana soldier's narratives; packed with color, drama, personal incidents, and battle descriptions, this volume is a Confederate classic. EICHER #1061: "Composed in large part from Owen's diary, this is a strictly military narrative of this famous artillery unit peppered with a few official documents and recollections of many commanders…A great deal of value lies in the small details of soldier life that are revealed." IN TALL COTTON #136: "This is the most read, most relied on, most quoted account of Louisiana s Confederate soldiers.". Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1223074
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