02920cam a22003613u 4500 31977 UtSlPG 20260610133729.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Arnold, William B. The Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry in the Closing Scenes of the War for the Maintenance of the Union, from Richmond to Appomatox Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-04-13 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry in the Closing Scenes of the War for the Maintenance of the Union" by Wm. B. Arnold is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the experiences and contributions of the Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry during the final days of the American Civil War, particularly emphasizing their actions from Richmond to Appomattox. It provides an in-depth look at the bravery and pivotal engagements of this cavalry regiment, capturing the essence of their efforts to maintain the Union. In this detailed narrative, Arnold chronicles key events involving the Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry, particularly their fierce engagement at the Battle of High Bridge, where a small force under Colonel Francis Washburn charged against a much larger Confederate contingent. Despite overwhelming odds, the regiment displayed remarkable valor, resulting in a significant skirmish that contributed to the Confederates' eventual surrender at Appomattox. The book illustrates the gallantry of the soldiers, the chaos and destruction in Richmond during its evacuation, and the emotions surrounding the end of the war, including the somber transition from battle to peace with President Lincoln's arrival in the city. Through firsthand accounts and reflections, Arnold pays tribute to the sacrifices of these soldiers amidst the closing scenes of the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories United States. Army. Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment, 4th (1864-1865) Massachusetts -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories High Bridge, Battle of, 1865 Bouvé, Edward T., 1841-1920 Pickett, La Salle Corbell, 1848-1931 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31977 72823 72823