Regimental History of the First New York Dragoons; (Originally the 130th N.Y. Vol. Infantry) During Three Years of Active Service in the Great Civil War (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: ...president's assassination by John Wilkes Booth. Every man felt he had lost a dear personal friend. From the 18th to the 23d we remained in the vicinity of Petersburg, giving the men an excellent opportunity to view the immense fortifications of Lee, and visit the city. But the work of the cavalry was not yet over. The supposed surrender of Johnston had failed, and we received marching orders to proceed in the direction of North Carolina and co-operate with Sherman, but after five days of hard marching, the order was recalled, --Johnston had finally surrendered. On the 29th we took up the return march, reaching Petersburg the 3d of May, remaining there until the 9th during which time Colonel Thorp, after his long imprisonment, returned to the regiment. After hearty greetings, in response to loud calls we were treated to an excellent speech. May 10 we passed through Richmond, and began the march for Washington, passing over many of our old battlefields and tramping grounds. It was a singular coincidence that just one year to a day after the battle of Yellow Tavern we were again upon the field where our famous cavalry fight occurred. May 16 we went into camp near Alexandriar Va., where we remained until the 20th. During this time most of the regiment visited Mt. Vernon, and the dismounted men rejoined us. Sunday, the 21st, we marched through Washington, and encamped near the antiquated village of Bladensburg, Md., where we cleaned up accouterments and clothing, preparatory to participating in the grand review (on the 23d) of Sheridan's cavalry and the Army of the Potomac. Before the grand army of veterans melted away into the channels of civil life, it was planned that they should be honored by making their final triumphant march through the streets...