Life And Letters Of Wilder Dwight, Lieut.-Colonel Second Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers (1868)

The book ""Life And Letters Of Wilder Dwight, Lieut.-Colonel Second Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers (1868)"" is a biography of Wilder Dwight, who served as a lieutenant-colonel in the Second Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers during the American Civil War. The author of the book is Elizabeth Amelia Dwight, who was Wilder's sister. The book contains a detailed account of Wilder's life and military career, including his time at Harvard University, where he was a member of the class of 1859. It also includes a collection of his letters to family and friends, which provide insight into his thoughts and experiences during the war. The book covers Wilder's participation in several key battles of the Civil War, including the Battle of Antietam, where he was fatally wounded. The author also discusses the impact of Wilder's death on his family and friends, as well as his legacy as a soldier and a person. Overall, ""Life And Letters Of Wilder Dwight, Lieut.-Colonel Second Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers (1868)"" is a moving tribute to a brave and dedicated soldier, written by someone who knew him well and was deeply affected by his loss. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War or the experiences of soldiers during that time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.