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Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery

By Theodore Reichardt
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A soldier's field journal records the daily experiences of a Rhode Island light artillery battery from 1861 to 1864, offering chronological entries of marches, camps, picket duty, artillery engagements, weather, supply and pay details, and occasional battle accounts from campaigns around Winchester, the Peninsula, Maryland, and the Rappahannock including Fredericksburg. The volume includes rosters and reflective remarks, balancing practical military routine and personal observation to convey unit life, morale, logistical challenges, and the small moments that shaped wartime service.

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Theodore Reichardt

Theodore Reichardt was a soldier and author known for his firsthand account of military life during the American Civil War. His notable work, "Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery," provides a detailed and personal perspective on the experiences of soldiers in the field. Through his diary entries, Reichardt captures the challenges, camaraderie, and hardships faced by his regiment, contributing to the historical understanding of this tumultuous period in American history. His writings serve as a valuable resource for both historians and readers interested in the Civil War.

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