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Joseph T. Derry , A. M. , Author of School History of the United States; Story of the Confederate War, etc., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 6, Georgia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 7 1 Browse Search
Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865 5 1 Browse Search
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Volume 3. 1 1 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 12. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 1 1 Browse Search
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 4. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.) 1 1 Browse Search
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Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865, chapter 47 (search)
urned to the Commonwealth in 1867 under circumstances of peculiar interest. The story is told in the following letters: Charlotte, N. C., Nov. 29, 1866. Chas. W. Matthews, Esq., Dear Sir: I send you by express the flag of the Nineteenth Mass. Volunteers, which I told you I had rescued from rebel hands, that they might an acknowledgment of its receipt be sent to Mr. Bissell at Charlotte as I know it would be very gratifying to him. I am, captain, Truly your friend, Charles W. Matthews. New York, March 4, 1867. To His Excellency, the Governor of Massachusetts. Sir: I have this day sent you by express the colors of the NineteentVols., and herewith enclose express company's receipt for the same, also letters relating to their recovery—one from Edward H. Bissell, Esq., and one from Capt. Chas. W. Matthews. It gives me great pleasure in being instrumental (though but to a slight degree) in returning the colors through you to their proper owners. I have