Civil War posters, 1861-1865

Civil War posters, 1861-1865.

1 poster ; 75 x 54 cm.

Printed in red ink. Proclaims the need for recruits to enlist in the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment at 7 Derbey Square in Salem, Massachusetts. Makes a case for the bravery and uniqueness of this particular regiment for having covered the retreat of General Nathaniel P. Banks at the First Battle of Winchester.

A.B. Underwood was probably Adin B. Underwood, a captain in company I of the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. A.D. Sawyer was likely Anson D. Sawyer, a second lieutenant who became a quartermaster in the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Captain Cogswell was probably William Cogswell, a captain who became a colonel/brevet brigadier general in company C of the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. The First Battle of Winchester took place on May 25, 1862 and is considered a Confederate victory.

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United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865)

United States--Armed Forces--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Posters
Salem (Mass.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

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Poster: 75 x 54 cm. Printed in red ink. Proclaims the need for recruits to enlist in the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment at 7 Derbey Square in Salem, Massachusetts. Makes a case for the bravery and uniqueness of this particular regiment for having covered the retreat of General Nathaniel P. Banks at the First Battle of Winchester.