52nd REGIMENT MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEERS - REPRINT OF 1893 - BRAND NEW

Description: HISTORY OF THE FIFTY-SECOND REGIMENT MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEERS BY J. F. MOORS MINT CONDITION This is a brand new, unread, pristine condition book. Bright, Sharp, Clean, Solidly Bound New Book Contains a Comprehensive Unit Roster with Short Descriptions of Civil War Service of each Soldier Contains Illustrations and Maps ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 1893, THIS IS A 1998 REPRINT This wonderful, book is a facsimile reprint of the original 1893, first edition history the 52nd Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Written by a member of the unit, provides a comprehensive unit history of the Civil War service of the unit and contains a comprehensive roster of the unit. Commanded by Colonel Halbert S. Greenleaf, the 52nd Regiment was recruited for federal service in October 1862 predominately from the counties of Franklin and Hampshire, and was organized at Camp Miller, Greenfield. The unit left the state promptly for New York to take part in General Bank’s expedition to Louisiana. In early December, it embarked for Louisiana, arrived at Baton Rouge after a rough sea ride. There it was attached to the 2nd brigade, 4th division, 19th corps. It encamped at Baton Rouge until March 13, 1863, when it joined in the reconnaissance in the rear of Port Hudson to assist the Union fleet under Adm. Farragut in its attempt to run the Confederate batteries. On March 27 it embarked for Donaldsonville, Louisiana, and on the 31st, as a part of Grover's division, it shared in the Bayou Teche expedition, forming part of the reserve at the battle of Indian Ridge on April 14. Four companies were detached at New Iberia as provost guard, and the others proceeded to Opelousas and Barre's landing. The six companies and Nims' battery remained at this point engaged in various duties until May 21, when, having been joined by the four companies left at New Iberia, the regiment started on the long return march and finally rejoined its brigade before Port Hudson. It formed part of General Paine's column in the march toward Clinton on June 5, returning on the 8th. On June 14 it was deployed as skirmishers on the right of General Weitzel's attacking column during the assault of that day. During the remainder of the siege of Port Hudson, it occupied an advanced position in the trenches, having casualties due to Confederate sharpshooters. After the surrender of Port Hudson, its term of service expired. It had the distinction of being the first regiment to return home by way of the Mississippi river, reaching Greenfield on August 3rd, and on the 14th it was mustered out. One of the rare, few accounts of the Banks Expedition and Battle for Port Hudson. This is a brand new, unread, pristine condition book. It is bound in brown covers with bright gold, embossed lettering on the spine. The book has no wear or shortcomings. There isn’t a mark in the book and the pages are bright white and clean. The book contains illustrations, maps, and a detailed unit roster with information on the Civil War service of each member of the unit. A nice, new book. I ship upon payment receipt (no waiting) and carefully wrap books to protect them during shipment. HISTORY OF THE FIFTY-SECOND REGIMENT MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEERS BY J. F. MOORS MINT CONDITION This is a brand new, unread, pristine condition book. Bright, Sharp, Clean, Solidly Bound New Book Contains a Comprehensive Unit Roster with Short Descriptions of Civil War Service of each Soldier Contains Illustrations and Maps ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 1893, THIS IS A 1998 REPRINT This wonderful, book is a facsimile reprint of the original 1893, first edition history the 52nd Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Written by a member of the unit, provides a comprehensive unit history of the Civil War service of the unit and contains a comprehensive roster of the unit. Commanded by Colonel Halbert S. Greenleaf, the 52nd Regiment was recruited for federal service in October 1862 predominately from the counties of Franklin and Hampshire, and was organized at Camp Miller, Greenfield. The unit left the state promptly for New York to take part in General Bank’s expedition to Louisiana. In early December, it embarked for Louisiana, arrived at Baton Rouge after a rough sea ride. There it was attached to the 2nd brigade, 4th division, 19th corps. It encamped at Baton Rouge until March 13, 1863, when it joined in the reconnaissance in the rear of Port Hudson to assist the Union fleet under Adm. Farragut in its attempt to run the Confederate batteries. On March 27 it embarked for Donaldsonville, Louisiana, and on the 31st, as a part of Grover's division, it shared in the Bayou Teche expedition, forming part of the reserve at the battle of Indian Ridge on April 14. Four companies were detached at New Iberia as provost guard, and the others proceeded to Opelousas and Barre's landing. The six companies and Nims' battery remained at this point engaged in various duties until May 21, when, having been joined by the four companies left at New Iberia, the regiment started on the long return march and finally rejoined its brigade before Port Hudson. It formed part of General Paine's column in the march toward Clinton on June 5, returning on the 8th. On June 14 it was deployed as skirmishers on the right of General Weitzel's attacking column during the assault of that day. During the remainder of the siege of Port Hudson, it occupied an advanced position in the trenches, having casualties due to Confederate sharpshooters. After the surrender of Port Hudson, its term of service expired. It had the distinction of being the first regiment to return home by way of the Mississippi river, reaching Greenfield on August 3rd, and on the 14th it was mustered out. One of the rare, few accounts of the Banks Expedition and Battle for Port Hudson. This is a brand new, unread, pristine condition book. It is bound in brown covers with bright gold, embossed lettering on the spine. The book has no wear or shortcomings. There isn’t a mark in the book and the pages are bright white and clean. The book contains illustrations, maps, and a detailed unit roster with information on the Civil War service of each member of the unit. A nice, new book. 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