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Huts and History: The Historical Archaeology of Military Encampment During the American Civil War
The American Civil War soldier, confined much of the time to his camp, suffered from boredom and sickness Encampment was not only tedious but detrimental to his health; far more soldiers died of diseases from sharing close quarters with their comrades than from wounds on the battlefield. Until now, archaeologists have concentrated their study on the battle sites and overlooked the importance of the camps. This edited collection is the first dedicated to the archaeology of Civil War encampments. The authors contend that intensive study to interpret and preserve these sites will help to ensure their protection as well as expand our understanding of the 19th-century soldier’s life. Whether they mobilized tens of thousands of men for training or taught maneuvers to smaller groups, encampments are significant in several ways: as “cultural landscapes” characterized by architectural features, as socially and politically organized “mobile communities,” and as infrastructures created to support soldiers’ needs. The authors’ techniques can be applied to camps not only of the Civil War but the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and the Indian campaign. .
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Writings from the Valley Forge Encampment of the Continental Army, December 19, 1777 - June 19, 1778, Vol. 2
This is the second in a series of volumes reproducing the writings of men who were at Valley Forge. The author scoured the National Archives and more than twenty other State archives, university libraries, and historical societies in search of these rare papers. The documents cover a broad spectrum of people and subjects; most have never before been published. They provide a broader picture of life at Valley Forge than was previously available.
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Writings from the Valley Forge Encampment of the Continental Army, December 19, 1777-June 19, 1778
Hundreds of letters and documents written at Valley Forge have been published in collections that represent the best-remembered men of the Revolution. There are also documents of uncounted numbers by lesser officers and staff functionaries that have never been published, or have been printed long ago and are no longer readily available. The intent of this effort is to present a selection of these, in the sixth of several such volumes, to allow greater understanding and appreciation of the Valley Forge Encampment. Hundreds of officers left the army during the six-month Encampment, some being forced out, but many others voluntarily resigned. The departure of nearly fifty officers is represented in these documents. Captain John House of New Hampshire seemed quite sad to request permission to resign because his Constitution was quite shatterd. The impact of the army on the civilians in Southeastern Pennsylvania is also represented in this selection. Documents are arranged chronologically, and the original spelling and punctuation has been retained. A descriptive note at the foot of each entry gives the source location of each document, and identifies the writer and recipient the first time each individual appears. The author scoured the National Archives and more than twenty other state archives, university libraries, and historical societies in his search for these rare papers..
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