Adventures and Reminiscences of a Volunteer Or A Drummer Boy From Maine by George T. Ulmer Company H, 8th Maine Volunteer Infantry. Published 1892 in wraps, 77 pages, 13 illustrations. Cover slightly stained with two small chips on back cover about the size of a half dime.

"When Fort Sumpter was bombarded I was a midget of a boy, a barefooted ragged newsboy in the city of New York.... I felt that I could have conquered the rebellious faction alone, so confident was I of my fighting ability," wrote George Ulmer of his adventure of joining the army. At 14 and small for his age George worked hard to be accepted as a soldier. Proud of his youthful days in the army George published this history of his war years. A colorful history of a 14-year-old soldier. For information on his eventful military career see Too Young To Die.

A Boy Trooper with Sheridan

First published in 1888 by Stanton P. Allen. Stanton enlisted at 14 in the 21st New York Cavalry but was discharged by habeas corpus on his father's request. Three months later he succeeded in joining the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry whom he served throughout the war. Stanton was General Meade's orderly at the grand review and accompanied him on his meeting with General Lee. This colorful history by Stanton details his youthful adventures in the saddle with the Army of the Potomac during the last half of the war.

This 1899 copy is tight but soiled and worn. Text complete with some soiling, containing notes on both end-papers by previous owners.

Civil War Experiences of a Foot-Soldier Who Marched with Sherman Columbus, Ohio 1930- Signed by author.
At 16 John Arbuckle without his parents consent enlisted in the 4th Iowa on March 26, 1864. This well written narrative carries the reader with this youthful soldier at Kennesaw Mountain, the Atlanta Campaign, and on Sherman's March to the Sea. A hard to find narrative, tight copy, stained at bottom with loss of color, pages 27-30 are loose. 188 pages total.

 

 

The Salem Light Guard
Company G 36th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry Marietta, Ohio 1861-1865

Published in 1973 by Lester L. Kempfer, this 126 page book contains many letters and journal entries of two brothers who joined the company, John and Jewett Palmer Jr. It also gives a short history of the company including a map containing its travels.

The Fourteenth Ohio National Guard,- The Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. A Complete record of this organization from it's Foundation to the Present Day. By Sergt. Maj. Chas. E. Creager

This 330 page book details the 4th during the Spanish American War of 1898 with a short history of the Ohio Militia and Ohio National Guard during its formation and Civil War years. Photographs throughout add to well written text. A Clean bright copy of a great Ohio book.

A History of Lawrence, Kansas from the First Settlement
to the Close of the Rebellion
By Richard Cordley 1895

Of great interest in this book is information on the slaughter known as the Lawrence Raid by Quantrill and his captains. The detailed book also includes many other bits of Kansas history in association with the Civil War. This copy was owned by Major W. A. Rankin as marked on an affixed tag attached to the title page. On the day of the raid William and his brother John were home on leave and soon found themselves fighting for their lives. One bullet struck the butt of William's gun surely saving his life. Condition good with minor loss of color to the cloth cover. Pictures throughout including Rankin's on page 257.

Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Register of the Commandery of the State of Pennsylvania April 15, 1865 - September 1, 1902

Outstanding reference containing 2,400 member's record of service and other information on their military careers and association with the Commandery. Of importance is each man's badge number is included. This could be useful identifying badges with affiliation to Pennsylvania. 306 pages, blue cloth cover with minor wear at edges.

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