. History of the Seventh Massachusetts volunteer infantry in the war of the rebellion of the southern states against constitutional authority. 1861-1865. With description of battles, army movements, hospital life, and incidents of the camp, by officers and privates; and a comprehensive introduction of the moral and political forces which precipitated the war of secession upon the people of the United States . ^ and wagons, was a deepbed of mud; but officers and men spread their blankets, andwere soon wrapped in slumber, dreaming of their own happyfiresides, the war and its attendant horrors fo
. History of the Seventh Massachusetts volunteer infantry in the war of the rebellion of the southern states against constitutional authority. 1861-1865. With description of battles, army movements, hospital life, and incidents of the camp, by officers and privates; and a comprehensive introduction of the moral and political forces which precipitated the war of secession upon the people of the United States . ^ and wagons, was a deepbed of mud; but officers and men spread their blankets, andwere soon wrapped in slumber, dreaming of their own happyfiresides, the war and its attendant horrors r. Co. ■(■. CHAPTER XI. OPERATIONS AT HAKKISONS LANDING, — MOVEMENT TO FAIBFAX COURT-HOUSE, — RETREAT DOWN THE PENINSULA, — MARCH TO ANTIETAM, T^^HE regiment made a reconnoissance to Turkey-Island-•- Bend, Aug. 5, 1862. After marching all night, or atleast moving a short distance at a time, the general foundhimself lost; and we returned to camp, a tired and disgustedset of men. On the 8th made another reconnoissance toHaxairs Station; also marched over Malvern Hill, where thebattle of that name was fought. It was on this move that Hospital Steward Gallagher wasbitten bv a copperhead snake. In a short time he wasswollen almost be3ond recognition; but by the use of goodold commissary whiskey and gunpowder, under the directionof Surgeon Holman, his life was saved, although it incapaci-tated him for further duties in the army. He is rememberedby all the regiment as a very faithful and competent nurseand steward, many a brave boys life having been
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