History of the Ninth Regiment, N. Y. S. M. - - - N. G. S. N. Y. (Eighty-Third N. V. Volunteers) 1845-1888
New York: Veterans of the Regiment, 1889. 1st Edition. 8vo. Fine. Item #18830
A stunning copy of this scarce Civil War regimental history, in a beautiful fine binding.
This storied unit fought in many of the major battles in the east, including Antietam, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, Cedar Mountain, and Cold Harbor.
"The 83rd served along the Potomac River in Maryland and at Harper's Ferry. In the spring of 1862 the regiment was stationed near Warrenton, Virginia and along the Rappahannock River; it participated in General John Pope's Virginia campaign, losing 75 men at the Battle of Second Bull Run. At South Mountain and Antietam, Confederate forces heavily engaged the 83rd, costing 114 at Antietam. The regiment lost even more at Fredericksburg—125 killed, wounded or missing—among whom was the severely wounded Colonel Hendrickson. The regiment spent the winter of 1862-3 at Falmouth, Virginia, and was not threatened during Chancellorsville, but played an important part at Gettysburg in the capture of Iverson's North Carolina brigade. Coming south, the regiment was stationed at Hagerstown, Maryland, and Liberty, Virginia; the 83rd camped near Brandy Station, Virginia, in the early winter of 1863-4. It served during the Wilderness campaign, where Colonel Moesch was killed and 128 men were reported killed, wounded or missing. The 83d was named as one of the "three hundred fighting regiments." - wiki
Rebound in full black leather with titling in gilt to spine, with raised bands. 737pp. Moire endpapers. Square tight binding. Clean interior, save for contemporary owner signature to front flyleaf in original iron gall ink. All edges gilt.
A sensational copy!
Price: $150.00