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Old 09-29-2005, 09:44 PM
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When I moved back to Wisconsin I found a box in the attic. Wow, a first printing of "Lee's Lieutenants" by Douglas Freeman. What a classic! A little dry; but full of great information about the generals of the South. Some were great, some were awful, some were a little nuts. Check it out

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My dear mother:- I have come safely through two more terrible engagements with the enemy, that at South Mountain and the great battle of yesterday (Antietam). Our splendid regiment is almost destroyed. We have had nearly 400 men killed and wounded in the battles. Seven of our officers were shot and three killed in yesterday's battle and nearly 150 men killed and wounded. All from less than 300 engaged. The men have stood like iron....Maj. Rufus Dawes, 6th Wisconsin Volunteers
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Old 09-30-2005, 12:14 AM
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All 3 original volumes(!) or the one vol. version (the one i have)?
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Ancestors in USA Army: 6th IA Inf, 11th IL Cav, 1st AL Cav; 122nd NY Inf; 6th MI Cav; 35th MA Inf; 100th IL Inf; 1st CO Inf/Cav; 22nd IN Inf

Ancestors in CSA Army: 2nd TN Inf (Walker's), 9th TN Cav (Bennett's/Ward's); 2nd TX Inf
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Old 10-07-2005, 06:43 PM
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All 3 original volumes(!) or the one vol. version (the one i have)?
Original printing....three volumes

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My dear mother:- I have come safely through two more terrible engagements with the enemy, that at South Mountain and the great battle of yesterday (Antietam). Our splendid regiment is almost destroyed. We have had nearly 400 men killed and wounded in the battles. Seven of our officers were shot and three killed in yesterday's battle and nearly 150 men killed and wounded. All from less than 300 engaged. The men have stood like iron....Maj. Rufus Dawes, 6th Wisconsin Volunteers
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Old 10-07-2005, 08:20 PM
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Cool! I've got the 2 vol. original Grant's Memoires. (Actually my mother has them, but they are in the will to me. I hope not to become officially in possession for some time.)
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Ancestors in CSA Army: 2nd TN Inf (Walker's), 9th TN Cav (Bennett's/Ward's); 2nd TX Inf
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Old 10-08-2005, 08:49 PM
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That set must be worth a pretty penny if its a first print and in good condition.
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Old 10-08-2005, 09:01 PM
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Tex, do you mean the Lee or the Grant set?
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