The Portland daily press., 1865-06-15

cry and patriotism of the men who have devoted
their lives to the salvation Of ther country The
Iy performed the editors Messrs Whitman and
True, has involved much labor, and demanded no
the necessary material, and arrsnging it ina pre-
sentable form for pefusal and preservation. We
commend the work TO the patronage of the COM
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tits beautiful volume The record is full and
perfect. oxford Dem crat.
one Of the most valuable books to Maine man
of 500 PIP, octave 1t folio boys from he time
OF leaving their hom 9. throush every engseeMen
each regiment bore in the strife to subdue this ac
cursed REBEL ON. Every soldier who has borne q
partn the service, from our beloved tate and every
citizen who desires to preserve authentic record
OF the part his State has born in the war for the
Union, will seeusea copy.--Biddefdrd Journal.
As there is scarcely man. woman or child in the State
that is not immediately interested In one the organza
tions the popularity Of the work be easily oretold
The few who not 50 Immediately interested but
whose hearts in the great work of national redemp
tim, and who love the old Pine Tree State will find
proud qualification in scanning the record of the
history of Maine in the War for the Uaion- Waervie
Nail. 49,
Its execution reflects credit upon all concerned The
contents what would be expected from its tte the
printing is well done with clear and good paper
and its general Appearance are very neal.
erals Howard and Berry Thousands Of Maine citizens,
we hope, viii purchase the book.-Portland Press.
The noble part which Maine taken in the present
Is here recorded while the facts fresh and
sibe The authors have taken great pains to ect in
formation from eyewnesses, and record in separate
chapters the history of military organization in
Guiding thirty two infantry regiments, seven mounted
batteries company of sharpshooers aud three cava
regiments. The work is creditable to the industry
and 0f
her quota future rory Maine has set an example
which we hope will be followed in other statss.-Boston
Journal
1t is handsomely printed volume The sons of Maine
have played prominent part in all the great movements
Of the war, from Virginia to Texas, and the Of
Jameson, Howard Berry, BurnhaIn, Ames, and Others
will ever shed lusre upon American arms In prepar
ing this record of their noble deeds the editors have done
good work. and every citizen who takes pride in his
tive State should possess copy of it--Portt1nd
Transcript.
1t is truly invaluable work.-Portland Courier
1t contains vast amount respecting the Maine troops,
than whom State in the Union boast of better
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The dates of the different movements Of the various
organizations the incidents connected with the battles
in which they severay engaged, the recognition Of
details of this nature make the work which win not
only aid the future historian but win to perpet
whether they have fallen in battle survived the perils
Of the field to return TO their homes. JOUR-
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It comprises account of the part taken in the
war by each regiment, battalion and company that en-
listed from Maine. and thoroughly and faithfully chron
cles the facts and events Of which 1t purports to be
hst0ry.-GosPeS BGsiteT. ss ~ ivan n V9F
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The work is divided into 46 chapters Win an appendix
bringing the work down to 1866 Each chapter treats
separately Of particular regiment battery In the
stoned officers with full and suecint account Of their
operations and achievements. BeVasf 6ge
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No book has been issued which will % directly inter-
est man. woman and child who has been represent
ed in the army by kindred and friends and every cit-
who shares in the gratitude and pride which the pa
trotc heart feels in view Of the noble deeds performed
BY the brave men that have gone forth 70 defend their
achievements Of Maine in the great contest for
tionality and freedom, -Skoaohe gan Gairon
The editors have well performed their task The vol
will be found very interesting particularly for those
who have been in the service, and for their friends =
Portland Argus.
tits a book which should find place in the library
of every citizen of Maine 1t displays the result Of much
patient and thorough research. Farmiagtos ChrOni-
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To commence with; the volume takes your eye at
once Upon opening and examining it,, you ind full
and interesting details Of the zatons marches and
of every Maine regiment and battery In the
field down and including that Of the LIST Veteran Maine
Infantry The its assuraey are excellent
The authors handle their material well and clethe their
narrative in garb in which the man Of taste and sensi
biy most clearly manifests himself Such record wal
demanded that the deedsof soldiers would