History Of The 104th Pennsylvania Regiment 1866 First Edition CIVIL War

  

HISTORY OF THE 104TH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT FROM AUGUST 22nd, 1861 TO SEPTEMBER 30th, 1864 BY WILLIAM W. DAVIS Late Colonel of the Regiment FIRST EDITION FINE - CONDITION Original, Bright, Solidly Bound, Antique Book, Professionally Rebound in New Covers Contains a Frontispiece Illustration of General Naglee Plus 5 Other Illustrations Includes a Comprehensive Unit Roster of the 104th Pennsylvania Regiment, Organized by Company PUBLISHED BY JAS. RODGERS, PRINTER, PHILADELPHIA, IN 1866 DORNBUSCH I, PA-263; UNION BOOKSHELF 190 Col. Davis entered the Civil War with the intention of writing his unit's history, and the resulting study is a highly reliable commentary on the Peninsular and Carolina coastal campaigns. This original, first edition, antique book is uncommon and presents a comprehensive history of the 104th Pennsylvania Regiment.

This book was in part of the personal library of Union Major General Winfield Scott Hancock and the book bears his personal bookplate on the front inside cover. It was written by the unit's commander, Colonel William W.

The 104th Pennsylvania Regiment, all of whose members came from Bucks County except one company, was organized at Doylestown in September and October, 1861, and mustered into the U. Service for a three years' term.

The unit proceeded to Washington on November 7 and was quartered during the winter at Georgetown. As part of the 1st Brigade, 3d Division, 4th Corps, it took part in the Siege of Yorktown in early 1862, and the actions at Savage Station and Fair Oaks. In the latter engagement the conduct of the regiment was most gallant, but it paid the penalty of the loss of many brave men. The regiment was in reserve during the Seven Days' battles and arrived at Harrison's Landing on July 3. It was next stationed at Gloucester point through the autumn and there winter quarters were established, but on December 28, the 104th was ordered to Beaufort, North Carolina. Soon afterward it proceeded to Hilton Head to join in the operations against Charleston.

Camp was occupied on St. Helena Island until April, 1863, when an unsuccessful movement against Charleston was made.

The regiment then went into camp at Beaufort where it remained until July 6, Companies C and H having been in the meantime transferred to Battery Taylor and Company B to Battery Brayton. Leaving Beaufort, the regiment moved to Folly Island and thence to James Island to threaten Charleston by way of Secessionville. James Island was held against the attack of the enemy on July 16, but the troops were withdrawn to Folly Island the next day. In the Siege of Fort Wagner which followed, much arduous duty occurred and on August 29 the brigade was ordered to Morris Island. The island was evacuated by the enemy early in September and the 104th was stationed there during the winter of 1863-64. In December, 1863, a large number of the regiment reenlisted. On April 26, 1864, Colonel Davis was placed in command of the district between St. Helena sound and the mouth of the Savannah river and various details occupied the regiment during the early summer.

In June the troops concentrated for an attack upon Charleston, but encountered the enemy upon John's Island, which they were obliged to evacuate, and the expedition proved fruitless. The veterans and recruits were consolidated into a battalion of five companies, which was ordered to Harper's Ferry and formed part of Heine's Brigade.

On November 22 it joined the Army of the Potomac at Petersburg and remained there during the winter of 1864-65. In April, 1865, five new companies were received and the organization of the regiment was once more complete. The men were posted at Norfolk and Portsmouth until mustered out of the service at the latter place on August 25, 1865.

This book presents much on the Department of North Carolina and the Department of the South. THIS BOOK IS IN FINE - CONDITION This original, first edition, antique book has been professionally rebound in new, brown covers with gold lettering to give it new life. The book is in excellent overall condition. The book is sharp, bright, and clean. The exterior has no bumping, rubbing or wear.

The gold, spine lettering is sharp and bright. The interior is clean and the pages are in excellent condition, although there is light foxing on some of them. The book has no writing, smudging, stamps, pasteboard or other markings. It is not an ex-library book.

The book has new end pages and the binding is in excellent, solid condition. The book has no looseness or lean and both hinges are fine.

The book contains a frontispiece illustration of the unit commander, Colonel Davis, and contains five other illustrations throughout. Many pages have some water staining. The book includes a comprehensive roster of the unit, organized by company. An uncommon Civil War regimental history.

HISTORY OF THE 104TH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT. FROM AUGUST 22nd, 1861 TO SEPTEMBER 30th, 1864.

Late Colonel of the Regiment. FIRST EDITION FINE - CONDITION. Original, Bright, Solidly Bound, Antique Book, Professionally Rebound in New Covers Contains a Frontispiece Illustration of General Naglee Plus 5 Other Illustrations Includes a Comprehensive Unit Roster of the 104th Pennsylvania Regiment, Organized by Company. RODGERS, PRINTER, PHILADELPHIA, IN 1866. DORNBUSCH I, PA-263; UNION BOOKSHELF 190. THIS BOOK IS IN FINE - CONDITION. This original, first edition, antique book has been professionally rebound in new, brown covers with gold lettering to give it new life. Be sure to add me to your. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.