Papers.

Title:

Papers.

Creator:

Bailey, John Batchelder.

Accession / Call Number:

M 1951-002

Object ID:

M 1951-002

Date:

1862-1865

Physical Description:

1 vol., plus 5 small black Brigade songbooks. 1 paper cover. 1 large envelope of small leather and paper-bound volumes (varying sizes)

Scope and Content:

An account of Civil War experiences written in 1889 from his diaries and other sources, dedicatated to members of the Brigade Band of the 1st Brigade, 2d Division, 9th Army Corps. Members of the Nashua Cornet Band enlisted for 3 years at Concord, 9th N.H. volunteers, Aug. 7, 1862, in Company E. Describes marches, battle of Antietam, October 1st transferred to the Brigade Band. The band helped in the hospital; traveled with brigade (incl. 9th N.H. Vols.), played at dress parades. In Mississippi everybody sick, malaria, many died, Bailey recovered. Siege of Petersburg. Nov. 30, 1864 describes the winter quarters they built, log houses, Fort Davis. Apr. 3, 1865, President Lincoln rode directly in our rear, a happy day for us all. Apr. 10, celebration over news of Lee's surrender to Grant. June 10th, the 9th N.H. was mustered out of service. Trip home described. Band had dinner with the Governor at the Eagle Hotel. Gives names and history of all the members of the band.Newspaper clipping of Bailey's death pasted in front of volumes; genealogy at back. Small photograph.Cornet in Museum.Songbooks: Music for E Flat Cornet.

Subjects:

Bailey, John Batchelder.

Locations:

United States History Civil War, 1861-1865.
United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Regimental histories.
United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Songs and music.
Nashua (N.H.) History.
Nashua (N.H.) Music and musicians.

Level Description:

Item