HISTORY OF THE THIRD REGIMENT OF WISCONSIN INFANTRY (3rd Wisconsin Infantry Regimental History)

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BOOK DESCRIPTION: 8vo, xviiI, 445 (1) pgs., portrait plates, 8 folding maps, errata page. Unit roster (401)-445. Original red cloth with embossed star on front cover, gilt titled spine. Contemporary presentation from Emily A. Hawley, dated Oct. 17, 1891. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Small amount of soiling, spine a bit faded, lower corner lightly bumped, spine ends worn. Interior is clean and tight. The folding maps are near fine with little use. With clear, mylar wrapper. Overall a very nice, clean, solid copy. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: Firstly, this is a wig-quality productions; the plates are well executed, the maps detailed, and is an attractive volume. As to the author, at the outbreak of the Civil War, Bryant volunteered for service with a Wisconsin militia company and was enrolled in the 3rd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He was appointed sergeant major. Within a year, he received a commission and was appointed adjutant to the regiment's colonel, Thomas H. Ruger. With the 3rd Wisconsin Infantry, Bryant participated in many of the significant battles of the eastern theater of the war, including Antietam, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. In August 1863, he was with the brigade when sent to quell the New York City draft riots. Following, the regiment was sent to Tennessee to reinforce Rosencran s Army in Chattanooga as part of the new XX Corps, Army of the Cumberland. They participated in Sherman s Atlanta Campaign and the March to the Sea. The 3rd Wisconsin was mustered out on July 18, 1865, in Louisville, Ky. The regiment is recognized as one of the FOX 300 Fighting Regiments. REFERENCES: DORN WI#47; NEVINS I pg. 65; An excellent regimental history; maps and illustrations are above average, and the text is particularly revealing for battles. FOX 300 pg 394; MULLINS//REED pg 60. N° de ref. del artículo 0124027

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