A History of the Second Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, in the War of the Rebellion

Download or read book A History of the Second Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, in the War of the Rebellion written by Martin Alonzo Haynes and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry was mustered into service in the Union army in April, 1861. This book recounts their activities during the First Bull Run Campaign, the Peninsula campaign, the Battle of Malvern Hill, the Second Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Fredericksburg, the Battle of Gettysburg, the Battle of Cold Harbor, and the fall of Richmond. They were mustered out on December 19, 1865. Biographical sketches of key personalities in the history of the regiment are included as well as a description of the regiment's Gettysburg monument and its dedication ceremony.