Letters of a Civil War Soldier: Chandler B. Gillam, 28th New York Volunteers, with Diary of W. L. Hicks

This book blends two first-hand accounts of life in the Union Army during the opening years of the Civil War.

Chandler B. Gillam wrote his wife faithfully during the two years that he was in the 28th New York Volunteers. His letters described the regiment’s food and housing and discussed generals and politics. He yearned for his home and worried about his farm.

W. L. Hicks kept a diary which he entitled , “History of the 28th New York Volunteers.” His manuscript was found amid the hundred...