1877 Battles for the Union by Captain Willard Glazier 2nd and 26th New York Cavalry
1877 Battles for the Union by Captain Willard Glazier 2nd and 26th New York Cavalry - Inventory Number: HIS 147
Battles for the Union: Compromising Descriptions of many of the most Stubbornly Contested Battles in the War of the Great Rebellion, together with incidents and Reminiscences of the Camp, the March, and the Skirmish Line. Embracing a Record of the Privations, Heroic Deeds, and Glorious Triumphs of the Soldiers of the Republic. By Captain Willard Glazier, a veteran of the 2nd New York Cavalry and author of numerous books on his experiences in the Union Army. Published in 1877 by the Dustin, Gilman & Co. of Hartford, Connecticut. This book serves as a general military history of the Civil War and includes numerous engraved illustrated plates. In strong, clean condition with wonderful patriotic themed embossing to the binding.
Willard W. Glazier - Residence was not listed; 19 years old. Enlisted on 8/6/1861 at Troy, NY as a Private. On 8/14/1861 he mustered into “E” Co. NY 2nd Cavalry. He was Mustered Out on 12/28/1864 at New York, NY. On 3/25/1865 he was commissioned into “L” Co. NY 26th Cavalry. He was Mustered Out on 7/1/1865 at Ogdensburgh, NY. He was listed as: POW 10/19/1863 Buckland’s Mills, VA (Confined at Macon, GA & Columbia, SC). Exchanged 11/26/1864 Columbia, SC. Promotions: 1st Sergt. 2nd Lieut 8/24/1863. 1st Lieut 3/9/1865 (As of Co. L 26th NY Cav)
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