Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Major Hooper” in chapter 7, page 144 of Emilio, Luis F., History of the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry , 1863-1865:
...used to cover quartermaster's stores.
Among the good things provided were baked beans and Indian pudding.
From November 1 to January 8 the following changes took place among the officers,— Major Hooper was promoted lieutenant-colonel, and Capt. J. W. M. Appleton, major; Lieutenant Grace, captain of Company A; Lieut.
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