02529cam a22003373u 4500 68845 UtSlPG 20260610134606.0 m cr n 260607r20221865utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02014485 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Powers, George Whitefield, 1834-1903 The story of the Thirty Eighth regiment of Massachusetts volunteers The story of the 38th regiment of Massachusetts volunteers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-08-26 John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Story of the Thirty Eighth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers" by George W. Powers is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work details the experiences and operations of the Thirty Eighth Regiment during their service in the Union Army amidst the American Civil War. The narrative aims to highlight the regiment's movements and experiences rather than a broader examination of military campaigns or strategies. The opening of the book sets the stage for the formation of the Thirty Eighth Regiment in the summer of 1862, outlining the urgent recruitment efforts made in Massachusetts in response to the ongoing conflict. Powers begins by discussing the state of the nation and the sentiments surrounding enlistment, sharing the initial experiences as the soldiers gathered at camp and prepared for service. It also introduces key figures, such as Colonel Ingraham and Lieutenant Colonel Wardwell, who were instrumental in guiding and training the regiment. As a backdrop, the unfolding events of the Civil War, including the challenges faced by the Union Army and the spirit of the young volunteers, paint a vivid picture of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Dakin and Metcalf, 1865 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 38th (1862-1865) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68845 109649 109649