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100 1 _aReichardt, Theodore
245 1 0 _aDiary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-04-24
508 _aE-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
520 _a"Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery" by Theodore Reichardt is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This detailed narrative chronicles the experiences and campaigns of Battery A during the American Civil War, highlighting the trials, camaraderie, and events that the soldiers faced while serving the Union cause. At the start of the account, the author reflects on the camaraderie within Battery A and their transition from civilians to soldiers following their enlistment in June 1861. The opening details their embarkation from Providence, Rhode Island, enthusiasm for military service, and initial experiences in Washington, D.C., alongside the energy and excitement of preparing for battle. The camaraderie is palpable as they recount their drill practices, heart-wrenching farewells to loved ones, and the anticipation leading to their first engagements. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the lifestyle and emotions of the soldiers during this pivotal time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
653 _aRhode Island -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
653 _aUnited States. Army. Rhode Island Light Artillery Regiment, 1st (1861-1865). Battery A
653 _aReichardt, Theodore -- Diaries
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32111
999 _c72957
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