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The transcribed letters of Charles McDowell and his wife, Nancy, display remarkable devotion, and offer readers a unique perspective of the Civil War. These letters contain little known details about: hangings, prostitution, amputations, desertions,MoreThe transcribed letters of Charles McDowell and his wife, Nancy, display remarkable devotion, and offer readers a unique perspective of the Civil War. These letters contain little known details about: hangings, prostitution, amputations, desertions, theft and murder among Union troops. Charles also describes personal contacts with Lincoln and Seward (of Sewards Alaskan Folly)- battles of Cold Harbor, Jerusalem Plank Road, Monocacy, Opequon, Fishers Hill, Cedar Creek- the Siege of Petersburg- Mosbys Men- and the Shenandoah Valley and Appomattox Campaign. The Ninth Heavy Artillery was a part of the Sixth Corps. This story is cohesive and informative yet charming and romantic in a very personal way. Vintage photographs enhance the text. Ever True: Civil War Letters of Sewards New York 9th Heavy Artillery of Wayne and Cayuga Counties Between a Soldier, His Wife an by Charles McDowell
