withstood. And that boy died, leaving in the wake, a tired and hurting relic, at age twenty-three.

Sgt. John Moore Lancaster, 155th Pennsylvania

Diarists and Richmond newspapers did not. Upon the arrival of “two car-loads” of these unfortunates, the Richmond Dispatch noted that “[t]heir masters propose to offer them for sale in Richmond, not deeming them desirable servants after having associated with the Yankees.” 4/4 #antietam #history

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Huyette survived the fighting in the West Eoods. Here is a picture of Huyette with his grandson during WWII.

Enjoyed this one!

Excellent book. I enjoyed it more than the 1st one I think.

Just finished. Can't wait to read the rest of the series.

The crash and rattle of musketry, the roar and thunder of artillery that shook the ground under our feet, the cries and groans of the wounded and dying, made up a scene never to be forgotten. I hope I may never witness the like again."

Frederick Crouse, 128th Pennsylvania, got his wish on September 17, 1862. It was nothing like what he had imagined.

"I can only say it was awfully grand and terrible. The sun was shining through the sulfurous smoke of the battle, the ground was thickly strewn with dead and wounded.

Gardner photo near the same location.

It is very impressive.