ebooks Lincoln Gunboats: The Union Navy's Part in the American Civil War by John Killian Murphy in History

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These are the Civil War letters of Major Lyman Allen of the 37th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry; known as the Graybeards; since recruits were required to be over the age of 45. Also included is the diary of his step-daughter; Viola Baldwin; who often lived with her mother and step-father at the latter's various duty posts. This book represents the first published history of this regiment; unique in all the Union army.