Title: For country, cause & leader : the Civil War journal of Charles B. Haydon /
Authors: Haydon, Charles B., 1834-1864.; Sears, Stephen W.
Publisher: Ticknor & Fields,
Year: 1993
Subjects: Haydon, Charles B., Diaries.; United States. Biography.; Soldiers Michigan Diaries.; Michigan History Personal narratives.; Michigan History Regimental histories.; United States History Personal narratives.; United States History Regimental histories.
Abstract: The diaries of a man from Michigan as he served in the Union army from 1861 to 1864. Haydon fought at both Battles of Bull Run; in the Peninsula campaign; at Fredericksburg; Vicksburg; and Knoxville. He died of pneumonia while on leave in 1864.
Contents: The Kalamazoo Light Guard joins up -- To the seat of war -- Battle along Bull Run -- Duty with the Army of the Potomac -- Soldiering is very nice business -- In winter quarters -- Company officer -- Yorktown besieged -- Onward to Richmond -- Retreat from Richmond -- Cross and mad all day -- To the western theater -- No doubt that I was hit -- A Valley Forge winter.