TY - BOOK AU - Clarke,Charles H. TI - History of Company F, 1st Regiment, R.I. Volunteers, during the Spring and Summer of 1861 AV - E456 PY - 2009/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories KW - United States. Army. Rhode Island Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865). Company F KW - Rhode Island. Militia KW - Rhode Island -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories N1 - Release date is 2009-04-02; Produced by Karen Dalrymple and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.); Original publication data not identified N2 - "History of Company F, 1st Regiment, R.I. Volunteers, during the Spring and Summer of 1861" by Charles H. Clarke is an historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed and personal narrative of the experiences and service undertaken by Company F during the early months of the American Civil War. Likely reflecting on events primarily from April to July 1861, Clarke draws on his own experiences as a member of the company, recollecting the call to arms, the regiment's mobilization, and their involvement in key engagements, including the Battle of Bull Run. The narrative begins with the call for troops in response to the Confederate threat and details the enthusiastic enlistment of local volunteers, the preparations, and the journey to Washington, D.C. Clarke recounts the regiment’s daily life in camp, including drills, meals, and the camaraderie among the soldiers, as well as their struggles and challenges. As the story unfolds, it captures the harrowing experiences at the First Battle of Bull Run, including the chaos of battle, the bravery of individual soldiers, and the heart-wrenching losses incurred. Clarke’s account serves not only as a record of military history but also as a tribute to the soldiers' sacrifices and the strong bonds of brotherhood formed during their service. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28481 ER -