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The Eighth Regiment was organized at Camp Randall, Madison, and its muster into the United States service completed on the 13th of September, 1861, and on the 12th of October, it left the State for St. Louis. Arriving at St. … Continue reading →

I got a chance tonight to catch a re-airing of the History Channel’s Aftershock: Beyond The Civil War. Though I enjoyed the documentary and as far as I can tell it did an excellent job establishing the general mood and … Continue reading →

“I always wanted to become a citizen of the United States and when I became a citizen it was one of the happiest days in my life. I think about the United States and I am a lucky person to … Continue reading →

I took the week off to get some things accomplished that I needed to, so my apologies for a lack of posting, but I have been taking daily assessments of the blogosphere and noted a few things which I will … Continue reading →

I received a copy of Joan Waugh’s U. S. Grant: American Hero, American Myth several months ago and put it in the “pile” and promptly moved on. Yet 2 weeks ago for some reason I picked it up and looked … Continue reading →

My Great-Grandpa Clarence Weygant, a World War I veteran shown here (center) with his chef whites on. He was a cook but I know he saw combat as well. I am still gathering information on him. I have learned from … Continue reading →

Received my copy of William L. Shea’s Fields of Blood: The Prairie Grove Campaign (Civil War America). Publish date: November, 2009. Hardcover: 392 pages Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press ISBN: 0807833150 From the publisher: “William Shea offers a … Continue reading →

What are the best American Civil War Regimental Histories? Not the best regiment, but the best book about a Civil War regiment? I’d like to invite my fellow Civil War bloggers to join in and let me know what regimental … Continue reading →

It looks like Mr. Dreyfuss had a nice day recently at Gettysburg as he continued his crusade championing American civics and history instruction. Last Friday thousands showed up for the keynote Dedication Day speaker and Oscar-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss. After … Continue reading →

[This is not an image of the actual letter] The letter appears to be the only one Lincoln wrote to a child while in office that survives as an original document, he said. “There was a letter sent to youngsters … Continue reading →