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Notes of a staff officer of our First New Jersey Brigade on the Seven Day's Battle on the peninsula in 1862

By E. Burd Grubb
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A staff officer recounts campaign experiences during the Seven Days battles of 1862, describing brigade movements from Mechanicsville to Fair Oaks and Gaines' Mill, reconnaissance across the Chickahominy, observations of troop dispositions and terrain features such as a swale, ditch, and signal barn, impressions of battlefield conditions including buried knapsacks and the stench of casualties, the peculiar quiet at a distance despite heavy fighting, and administrative details and personal episodes including an account of a young regimental surgeon. The narrative combines topographical sketches, troop positions, and episodic reflections on camp life and combat logistics.

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E. Burd Grubb

E. Burd Grubb was a staff officer in the First New Jersey Brigade during the American Civil War. He is best known for his detailed account in "Notes of a Staff Officer of Our First New Jersey Brigade on the Seven Day's Battle on the Peninsula in 1862," which provides a firsthand perspective on the events and experiences of soldiers during this pivotal campaign. Grubb's writings contribute to the understanding of military history and the personal narratives that shaped the Civil War era.

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