THE HISTORY OF COMPANY A, SECOND ILLINOIS CAVALRY (Illinois Regimental History)

Fletcher, Samuel and D. H. Fletcher

Published by Chicago, 1912

About this Item

BOOK DESCRIPTION: 8vo, xii, 212, (9) pgs, frontis, portraits and other illustrations, Company roster. Red cloth with black gilt titled cover and spine. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Rubbing, corners worn, spine faded and with ends lightly worn, light staining to lower front cover edge. Interior has 1918 dated gift inscription; previous owner's blind stamp on title page, else is clean and tight. With Cleary, mylar wrapper. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: The unit was organized at Camp Butler, Ill., and mustered in August 12, 1861. It saw service in the western theater, including engagements at Ft. Henry, Ft. Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Hatchie's Run, Champion's Hill, Vicksburg, and Baton Rought. It moved into Texas and was discharged in San Antonio November 1865. A very scarce Illinois unit history; no listings in RareBook Hub or LiveAuctioneers. REFERENCES: DORN Ill #20; Not in NEVINS. Seller Inventory # 1022055

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE HISTORY OF COMPANY A, SECOND ILLINOIS ...

Publisher: Chicago

Publication Date: 1912

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition