Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Mr. E. D. Nims” in chapter 1 of Caroline E. Whitcomb, History of the Second Massachusetts Battery of Light Artillery (Nims' Battery): 1861-1865, compiled from records of the Rebellion, official reports, diaries and rosters:
...ary of C. B. Maxwell, to Mr. George Houghton, Newport, for the diary of his father, George Houghton.
The expense of the preparation and publication of the book has been borne to a large degree by Mr. E. D. Nims of Kansas City whose generosity is appreciated both by members of the Battery and by the Nims' Family Association.
The Author.
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