History of the 60th regiment New York State volunteers: from the Commencement of its Organization in July, 1861, to its Public Reception at Ogdensburgh as a Veteran Command, January 7th, 1864 / Richard Eddy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eddy, Richard, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military history.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Regimental histories.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia: Pub. by the author, 1864.

Summary:

Divided into 20 chapters, covering the unit from its organization through 1863 (Eddy served with the unit until February 1863). Pages 215-235 contains regimental statistics, including a list of deaths.

Notes:

Written by Eddy, the chaplain of the regiment. Published by Eddy himself in Philadelphia at 133 Congress Street. Stereotyping by J. Fagan and Son. Printed by Crissy & Markley. A former owner signed the front twice, once in pen and once in pencil. The name is illegible, but it is dated "Phil 1880." On inside front cover there is a glued paper advertisement for the booksellers "Newell, Smith & Co." in Ogdenburgh, New York. Eddy says the book was written "chiefly from a desire to gratify the families and friends of those connected with the 60th Regiment, by placing before them a true account of the varied vicissitudes through which that command has passed." Pebble-grained brown cloth cover, stamped with very faded gilt on spine for the title. Blind stamped leaves on back cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages) and index.