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Fourteenth Regt;, Maine Infantry: Roster of Survivors; With Abstract of Regimental History, 1890 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Carver, Willard

 
9781332979004: Fourteenth Regt;, Maine Infantry: Roster of Survivors; With Abstract of Regimental History, 1890 (Classic Reprint)

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Went into quarters at U. S. Barracks, Baton Rouge; then went into camp at junction of Bayou Sara and Clinton roads.

Engaged in Battle of Baton Rouge Aug. 5, '62; losing heavily in killed and wounded. Regiment thanked for its bravery by Gen. Butler, in general orders. A large number of our wounded were drowned while en route to New Orleans, soon after the battle, by the sinking of steam transport White man, in collision with a Federal gun-boat.

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