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Frontier service during the rebellion / or, A history of Company K, First Infantry, California Volunteers

By George H. Pettis
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A first-person account recounts the raising, organization, and frontier operations of a California volunteer infantry company during the Civil War. It describes recruitment and camp life in California, tensions with secessionist officers, the regiment's deployment to southern California, formation of the tenth company, and participation in the California Column sent to protect Union supplies and posts in New Mexico and Arizona against Confederate incursions. Narrative blends administrative detail, marching logistics across arid terrain, garrison duties, and occasional engagements, while reflecting on leadership decisions, the political climate in the Pacific states, and the practical hardships of long-distance frontier service.

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George H. Pettis

George H. Pettis was an author known for his work detailing the experiences of soldiers during the American Civil War. His notable book, "Frontier Service During the Rebellion: A History of Company K, First Infantry, California Volunteers," provides a firsthand account of military life and the challenges faced by the California Volunteers. Through his writing, Pettis contributes to the understanding of the role of frontier troops in the conflict, offering insights into their service and the broader historical context of the war.

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