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Title: Gen. Cowdin and the First Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers

Alternate Title: General Cowdin and the 1st Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers

Note: Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by 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.)

Summary: "Gen. Cowdin and the First Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers" by Robert Cowdin is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the period of the American Civil War. The book details the experiences and challenges faced by Cowdin as he leads the First Massachusetts Regiment in its formation, deployment, and various military actions. It serves as both a personal memoir and a record of the regiment's early days, capturing the fervor of volunteerism and the complexities of military leadership during a tumultuous time in American history. In this narrative, Cowdin recounts his efforts to organize and equip the First Massachusetts Regiment amidst bureaucratic challenges and political maneuvering. He describes his initial offer of service to the Governor of Massachusetts, the eventual appointment as Colonel of his regiment, and his dealings with both state and federal officials regarding supplies and support. The text reflects on themes of sacrifice, honor, and frustration as Cowdin navigates the difficulties of military life, including his eventual promotion to Brigadier General and the obstacles he faced from political influences that hindered his career advancement. His story highlights the dedication of the soldiers and the complexities of civil-military relations during the Civil War era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cowdin, Robert, 1805-1874

EBook No.: 33139

Published: Jul 11, 2010

Downloads: 36

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories

Subject: Massachusetts -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories

Subject: United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864)

Subject: Cowdin, Robert, 1805-1874

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Gen. Cowdin and the First Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers

Alternate Title: General Cowdin and the 1st Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers

Note: Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by 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.)

Summary: "Gen. Cowdin and the First Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers" by Robert Cowdin is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the period of the American Civil War. The book details the experiences and challenges faced by Cowdin as he leads the First Massachusetts Regiment in its formation, deployment, and various military actions. It serves as both a personal memoir and a record of the regiment's early days, capturing the fervor of volunteerism and the complexities of military leadership during a tumultuous time in American history. In this narrative, Cowdin recounts his efforts to organize and equip the First Massachusetts Regiment amidst bureaucratic challenges and political maneuvering. He describes his initial offer of service to the Governor of Massachusetts, the eventual appointment as Colonel of his regiment, and his dealings with both state and federal officials regarding supplies and support. The text reflects on themes of sacrifice, honor, and frustration as Cowdin navigates the difficulties of military life, including his eventual promotion to Brigadier General and the obstacles he faced from political influences that hindered his career advancement. His story highlights the dedication of the soldiers and the complexities of civil-military relations during the Civil War era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cowdin, Robert, 1805-1874

EBook No.: 33139

Published: Jul 11, 2010

Downloads: 36

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories

Subject: Massachusetts -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories

Subject: United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864)

Subject: Cowdin, Robert, 1805-1874

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.