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    The Story of the Raising and Organization of a Regiment of Volunteers in 1862 Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Commandery of the District of Columbia, War Papers 46
    The Story of the Raising and Organization of a Regiment of Volunteers in 1862 Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Commandery of the District of Columbia, War Papers 46
    The Story of the Raising and Organization of a Regiment of Volunteers in 1862 Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Commandery of the District of Columbia, War Papers 46
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    The Story of the Raising and Organization of a Regiment of Volunteers in 1862 Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Commandery of the District of Columbia, War Papers 46

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      Title: The Story of the Raising and Organization of a Regiment of Volunteers in 1862

      Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Commandery of the District of Columbia, War Papers 46

      Author: Ellis Spear

      Release Date: May 30, 2010 [eBook #32604]

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      Military Order of the Loyal Legion

      OF THE

      United States.

      COMMANDERY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

      WAR PAPERS.

      46

      The Story of the Raising and Organization of a

      Regiment of Volunteers in 1862.

      prepared by Companion

      Brevet Brigadier General

      ELLIS SPEAR,

      U.S. Volunteers,

      AND

      READ AT THE STATED MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1903.

      The Story of the Raising and Organization

      of a Regiment of Volunteers in 1862.

      Heretofore papers which have been read before this Commandery have related to personal reminiscences of campaigns and battles, with all the interest which accompanies the personal element in such affairs. The preservation of these details is of great importance, not only for the special interest which attaches to them, but because they illustrate the larger actions and will be of value to future generations, as showing the very body and features of the time. How valuable these minor matters are, we perceive plainly by the use made of them as they are found in autobiographies and diaries of former generations. The knowledge of the manner in which people lived and thought and acted in private life throws light upon public affairs and public characters. It is interesting, and not unprofitable, to know

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