An Account of the Visit of the Thirteenth Regiment, N.G., S.N.Y. To Montreal, Canada, May, 1879. Prepared at the Request of the Board of Officers of the Regiment
King, Horatio C.
Brooklyn N.Y.: Eagle Book and Job Printing Department, 1879. F 68 pages + xiii Appendix; frontispiece views of the City of Montreal; other illustrations in black and white in the text of Princess Louise, Marquis of Lorne, Plan of the Sham Battle on Fletcher's Field, the steamer Filgate underway with the regiment on board; text describes the events and activities on the trip, the various Canadian military attendance at events, speeches, 'fun and frolic,' more; the author was Brevet-Col. and Major of the regiment, which saw some service during the Civil War; the Appendix information giving the Roster of the Thirteenth Regiment, Colonel David E. Austen commanding; band members, Veteran Corps members; and each company, A through K, listing the names of all officers, privates and noting active participation or decease; approx. 6" x 9"; bound in the original gilt and black decorated & titled blue cloth; some edge, tips wear and rubbing to the boards; in good condition, interesting Canadian military & New York State military regimental material. Good Hardcover (Item ID: 20588)
$250.00
