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History of the Second Massachusetts Regiment of Infantry: A prisoner's diary A paper read at the officers' reunion in Boston, May 11, 1877   By:

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In "History of the Second Massachusetts Regiment of Infantry: A Prisoner's Diary," Samuel M. Quincy provides a gripping and detailed account of his time serving in the Second Massachusetts Regiment during the Civil War. Quincy's firsthand experiences as a prisoner of war add a unique and valuable perspective to the historical record, offering readers a glimpse into the hardships and challenges faced by soldiers during this tumultuous period in American history.

Quincy's writing is clear and engaging, drawing the reader in with vivid descriptions of his time in captivity and his eventual release. His personal reflections on the war and its impact on his life and the lives of his fellow soldiers are both poignant and thought-provoking, shedding light on the human cost of conflict.

Overall, "History of the Second Massachusetts Regiment of Infantry: A Prisoner's Diary" is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War or military history. Quincy's narrative is both informative and moving, providing a valuable perspective on one of the most pivotal periods in American history.

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HISTORY OF THE SECOND MASSACHUSETTS REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.

A PRISONER'S DIARY.

A PAPER READ AT THE OFFICERS' REUNION IN BOSTON, MAY 11, 1877,

BY

SAMUEL M. QUINCY,

CAPTAIN SECOND MASSACHUSETTS REGIMENT OF INFANTRY. BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL VOLUNTEERS.

BOSTON: George H. Ellis, Printer, 141 Franklin Street. 1882.

PRIVATELY PRINTED FOR THE ASSOCIATION.

A PRISONER'S DIARY.

The committee's announcement, that on this evening there would be read by me a paper relating to the history of the regiment, I fear may have awakened false expectations. But it was suggested that a little personal history of my own experiences, from the moment when that terrific flank fire caused the regiment to leave me for dead on the field of Cedar Mountain to the moment when, three months later, I again came under the stars and stripes at Aiken's Landing, would interest former comrades for a short time to night. It is safe to say, perhaps, that our regiment passed through every possible experience of the war. In all the various scenes of suffering and endurance, both physical and mental, which the war could offer, the Second Massachusetts was represented; and in that view, perhaps, the personal adventures of those who, while separated from the corps, always considered its membership the highest of honors, may be considered as forming part of the general history of the regiment itself... Continue reading book >>


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