SIMONS, Albert, and Samuel LaphamBiblio.com
Simons, Chaplain Ezra DBiblio.com
A Regimental History. The One Hundred and Twenty-Fifth New York State Volunteers.
1888réf. v0253New York: Ezra D. Simons 1888. Formed in Troy New York State in 1862 the 125th saw action at Harpers Ferry where due to failure of leadership it was forced to surrender. After some time under parole at Camp Douglas they returned to battle joining the Army of the Potomac just before the battle of Gettysburg where their leader Colonel Willard was killed. They further fought at Bristoe Station the Wilderness Spotsylvania Cold Harbor Petersburg Weldon Railroad and the Appomattox Campaign among others; mustering out in June of 1865. Simons was promoted to Chaplain in 1863 after the previous chaplain resigned for physical disability. Nevins in Civil War Books page 158 complains that less than half the book is narrative much of the rest being biographical and too much of that was published in other places. Still. First edition hardcover as pictured - INSCRIBED by the author's widow on the flyleaf: "Mrs Hattie Losee In memory of the Author and with the love of Your friend Mrs E. D. Simons". Book shows light wear some dents & scuffs minor tanning to pages. Text clean; 2 xxi blank 352 pages xxix page list of battles 3 page brief index; roster b/w portraits a few maps & illustrations. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Large Quarto. Ezra D. Simons Hardcover
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