. The town of Wayland in the civil war of 1861-1865, as represented in the army and navy of the American union .. . 328 Joseph Marshall r/T was not a matter of forecast and long-settled pur-pose under the influence of which Mr. Moore resolvedto enter the army-service. The war had been waged,in all its varied aspects of victory and defeat, fornearly three years. The hopes and fears of men wholoved their country had risen and fallen with the tide,^ inspiring every one to do something for the cause oftruth and freedom, either at home, or amid the scenesof actual conflict. Not insensible t
. The town of Wayland in the civil war of 1861-1865, as represented in the army and navy of the American union .. . 328 Joseph Marshall r/T was not a matter of forecast and long-settled pur-pose under the influence of which Mr. Moore resolvedto enter the army-service. The war had been waged,in all its varied aspects of victory and defeat, fornearly three years. The hopes and fears of men wholoved their country had risen and fallen with the tide,^ inspiring every one to do something for the cause oftruth and freedom, either at home, or amid the scenesof actual conflict. Not insensible to the prevailing spirit of patriotism, Mr. Mooreyet had reason to feel, that with a wife and two young childrendepending upon him, and with a physical frame and constitutionby no means robust, it would not be his first duty to rush intothe exposures of army-life. But when Gen. Grant had assumed command, and the Presi-dents call for more men had been issued, his purpose to leavehome and family was fully made; and accordingly he volunteeredas a private in Company G (Capt. Wildes), of the Fifty-ninthInfantry Regiment, Feb. 26, 1864. His des
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