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Militaria
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Civil War (1861-65)
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Books
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8/22/2008 |
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Civil War Book (New) This auction is for a new hardback book titled… Inside the Army of the Potomac This book is brand new and has it original outer jacket. This book was edited by J. Gregory Acken and published by Stackpole Books Pennsylvania. The copyright is 1998 and has 500 pages. This civil war related book reviews the civil war experience of Captain Francis Adams Donaldson. At the outbreak of war, twenty-year old Francis Adams Donaldson enlisted in the 1st California Regiment (Later know as the 71st Pennsylvania Volunteers) of the famous Philadelphia Brigade of the II Corps, Army of the Potomac. He fought at Ball’s Bluff (where he was captured) and participated in the Peninsuls Campaign until he was wounded at the battle of Fair Oaks. Upon his recovery, Donaldson reluctantly accepted promotion to a captaincy in the Corn Exchange Regiment (also know as the 118th Pennsylvania Volunteers) which served throughout its existence in the V Corps. In his new position, Donaldson participated in all major campaigns and battles in the East through late 1863, including Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorville, Gettysburg, Bristoe Station, and mind Run. Although Donaldson made no secret of his distaste for writing, he consistently sent home full, descriptive accounts of his experiences. Some of his letters filled as many as fifty pages of writing paper. Nearly all his letters were written in camp or while on active campaign. This hardback book is an exciting and informative 500 pages. If you enjoy reading about the civil war, you will enjoy this book and it will leave you with a different perspective. (Please see pictures) We have explained this book to the best of our ability. If you have any questions, please email us and we will answer promptly. This book is being sold as seen and as is. The winning bidder is responsible for all shipping costs. We recommend all winners to add the cost of shipping insurance, as we will not be held responsible for lost or damaged items due to shipping. Payment is due within 7 days of the end of auction. Pay-pal is our prefer payment method but we will also accept Money orders and Personal Checks. A 10-day waiting period will apply to all checks before the item is shipped. As always …. We will do our best to combine shipping costs for multiple auctions. Shipping within the continental United States will be $5.95 Please contact us for shipping cost outside the continental United State Thanks and Good Luck! Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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