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The Lost Civil War Diaries, The Diaries of Corporal Timothy J. Regan

by Newton and Pluskat

341 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #03-0019; ISBN 1-55395-656-7; US$24.99, C$34.99, EUR22.80, £15.80

Now after 141 years, these diaries originally compiled in two manuscripts, are being published for the first time unedited and in thier entirety. Rarely are any new discoveries made of the written material on the American Civil War and this may be the last major find of Civil War period literature.

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About the Book Lost and forgotten in a travel trunk for almost 60 years, the diaries were discovered in the 1950s but languished in silence and obscurity until the recent discovery of the identity of their author, Corporal Timothy J. Regan of Boston's Irish regiment, the 9th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, in 1998. Now after 141 years, these diaries originally compiled in two manuscripts, are being published for the first time unedited and in their entirety. These diaries are well-written, lengthy, upbeat and patriotic. They are a real gem that will appeal to both the professional historian, because of the many documented details and to the average person, because it reads like a true adventure story. Mr. Regan documents over 100 Civil War poems, short stories, the battle at Gettysburg, General Orders, an execution, Pres. Lincoln's assassination and many other interesting statistics and events from the war and Boston area. Relive the life of a Union soldier in the American Civil War from Corporal Timothy J. Regan's 3 year enlistment on June 11, 1861, through the war and beyond to March 10, 1876. Newly discovered, the diaries of Corporal Timothy J. Regan, a true Irish American Hero, are a must-have for any Civil War History collection. They will be treasured for generations to come!

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About the Authors The publication of THE LOST CIVIL WAR DIARIES, THE DIARIES OF CORPORAL TIMOTHY J. REGAN is the realization of a long time dream of co-author Ken Pluskat. Ken and David Newton have taken great care in transcribing Mr. Regan's diary, word for word and are currently working on a scholarly book with pictures and maps. The authors consider themselves to be amateur American Civil War historians (American Civil War enthusiasts) and are avid book collectors who love a good story. The authors both reside in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Visit the museum of the Corporal Timothy J. Regan diaries at www.LostDiaries.com.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Biography Star Spangled Banner 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1876

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MY DIARY

1861

Apr. 15 - Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States called on the Loyal States to furnish 75,000 three months men to put down the rebellion. Recruiting offices are open in nearly every ward of the city of Boston, and the greatest excitement prevails everywhere. Major Anderson surrendered Fort Sumpter to the rebels today after a two days bombardment from the rebel batteries in Charleston Harbour, under Beauregard.

Apr. 20 - I enlisted in Company "E", of the 13th Massachusetts Volunteers. Captain M. H. Macnamara, which Company is to be mustered into service shortly, I am told. The 6th Regiment M.V.M. which left here for Washington a few days ago, was attacked by a mob of toughs in Baltimore yesterday. The 6th lost three men killed, and seven wounded. The mob lost nine killed, and the number of wounded cannot be ascertained. Great excitement in Boston.

May 3 - The President has issued a proclamation for 42,034 men to serve three years if not sooner discharged and our regiment has signed the enlistment roll under the new call.

May 20 - Our regiment is in camp on Long Island, Boston Harbour, together with another regiment. (the 14th) Both regiments are composed almost wholly of Irishmen and are known as the "Irish Brigade." The 11th regiment and the 12th are in Fort Warren, the 2nd is in Fort Winthrop, and the 1st is in camp near Somerville; and all are hard at work learning to be Soldiers, and preparing themselves for active service in the field. Our number is changed from the 13th to the 9th, and the 14th regiment is disbanded as the State Authorities say that there are more volunteers than there are any need of. There are persons who don't think so.

A CHILD'S QUESTIONS
by Horatio Alger, junior

Loud ring the bells from many a tower,
The year is eighty three,
A father by the window sits
With a child upon his knee,
And hears the gladsome notes proclaim
The birthday of the free.

The banner which our fathers loved,
and which our sons shall prize
With not a single star effaced,
Floats proudly to the skies-
The emblem of a nation's strength
No foeman dare despise.

"Dear father," now with earnest voice,
Outspeaks the eager Son,
"My teacher told me yesterday
What glorious deeds were done
In the war that burst upon our land
In Eighteen Sixty One."

"She told me with what patient hearts
our noble Soldiers bore,
The toilsome march, the frugal fare,
The hardships of the war;
The greatest- so my teacher says-
that history ever saw."

"I wish I had been living then,
I'd be a soldier too,
And help defend the noble flag
from all the rebel crew;
I'd be ashamed to stay behind;
Dear father wouldn't you?"

Upon the listening father's face
A painful flush there came;
The patriot Soldiers need of praise
He could in nowise claim,
And the question of his little Son
Smote him with sudden shame.

Young men, your country calls today
For loyal men and true;
She has enough of earnest work
For earnest men to do;
Give heed lest in the coming days
Your children blush for you.

Jun. 1 1861 - War has really began in the South. News of battles and skirmishes is arriving daily and the excitement is hourly increasing. We too begin to feel that we are soldiers. We have four drills and a dress parade every day, we have guard and picket duty, and fatigue parties are detailed every morning. We are getting a knowledge of every duty which Soldiers are required to perform, except fighting, and no doupt we shall soon be initiated into the mysteries of that part of the work.

Jun. 11 - Today we were mustered into the United States Service by an officer of the regular Army. The first regiment has left for the war, the second, eleventh, and twelfth regiments are mustered in, and all are expecting orders to leave for the South shortly.

Jun. 18 - We were furnished with the United States uniform and equipments today, and had a battalion drill in heavy marching order.

Jun. 24 1861 - Colonel Cass took the regiment to Boston and we had a review and dress parade on the common, and eat a dinner furnished by the city, and received the state color from the governor, John A. Andrew, at the State House, after which we returned to camp on the steamer "Nelly Baker."

Jun. 25 - The regiment left Boston for Washington on board the steamers Ben Deford, Pembroke, and Clinton.

Jun. 28 - Anchored at Fortress Monroe in Virginia early in the morning where we remained untill late in the afternoon, and started again for Washington. About dark our Captain spoke the Steamer Quaker City, one of the government cruisers, and was informed that he might expect trouble from the rebel batteries on the Potomac.

Anchored soon after leaving the Quaker City and lost Owen Garland, a man belonging to my company overboard.

Jun. 29 - Weighed anchor early in the morning and moved up the river. Passed several rebel batteries on the Virginia side of the river but they gave us no trouble. Shots were fired towards the shore from the boats but the rebels did not reply to them. We landed at the Arsenal in Washington about sunset.

Jun. 30 - We slept on the grass last night without tents or any other covering except our blankets, this the boys look upon as the first nights experience of a Soldier's life.

The President and the secretary of War, Mr. Cameron visited the regiment this morning, the President spoke to many of the officers and men, and I had the honour of shaking hands with "Honest Old Abe."

In the afternoon we marched to a place called Wool Hill about four miles from the city, and went into camp. It rained during the march out and we were well soaked before we got our tents pitched.

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