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HISTORY OF THE 96th REGIMENT ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, 1887, 1st ed Charles A Partridge (Sergeant Major in the Regiment)Rebound,1980, dark green buckramMissing title page, starts with Preface, pristine

Delve into the storied past of the 96th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry with this 1887 first edition history book by Charles A Partridge. The 96th Illinois Infantry was organized at Rockford, Illinois, and mustered into Federal service on September 6, 1862. It consisted of men from Jo Daviess County and Lake County, Illinois. The composition of the companies was drawn from a hat with Companies, A, E, F, H, I, and K going to Jo Daviess with B, C, D, and G filled by Lake County men. The original officers were Colonel Thomas E. Champion of Warren, Illinois, and Lieutenant Colonel Issac L. Clarke of Waukegan, Illinois.

Published by Brown & Pettibone, 1887, Chicago, under the auspices of the Historical of the Society of the Regiment.

This original work offers a fascinating glimpse into the regiment's activities during the Civil War era, reflecting the courage and dedication of a pivotal unit in American history. 

Condition: Rebound 1980 1st edition in very good condition, missing title page, many pencil marks throughout to highlight sections (see photo 19 of 21), tape and small stains on Table of Contents page, 5 pages with small folds.  Pencil marks were not erased, although they can be, but left so that if you want to see what the previous owner thought was important, or worth highlighting, you will be able to do this.