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Reminiscences of Service with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia, Charleston Harbor, in 1863 / An address delivered before the Georgia Historical Society, March 3, 1879

By Charles H. Olmstead
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A first-person address recounts service with a Georgia volunteer regiment sent to Charleston Harbor in 1863, describing hurried orders, a rain-soaked march, and embarkation for Morris Island. The speaker details arrival at and reinforcement of Battery Wagner, the island’s narrow topography and defensive works, and the visible presence of ships and shore batteries. He situates the episode amid disheartening news from other theaters, notes the constant artillery fire and naval threat, and emphasizes the men’s endurance through mud, heat, and scarcity while reflecting on the hardships, discipline, and devotion demanded by coastal siege operations.

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Charles H. Olmstead

Charles H. Olmstead was a notable figure in the American Civil War, serving with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia. His experiences during this tumultuous period are captured in his work, "Reminiscences of Service with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia, Charleston Harbor, in 1863," which he presented as an address to the Georgia Historical Society in 1879. This address provides valuable insights into the military and social dynamics of the time, reflecting Olmstead's dedication to preserving the history of his regiment and the broader context of the Civil War.

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