Bibliograph

Norwich and the Civil War, Patricia F. Staley

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Norwich and the Civil War, Patricia F. Staley

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Norwich and the Civil War

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Patricia F. Staley

Summary

When Lincoln issued a call for troops in 1861, Norwich sprang into action. In a meeting lasting two days, the town elected to offer cash awards for volunteers, as well as financial support for their families. The city's women immediately began sewing uniforms for the volunteer soldiers, while mill owners and other wealthy locals donated funds to the war effort. Norwich's Dan Tyler was named head of the Connecticut regiment and led his troops into battle at Bull Run. The town's senator, Lafayette Foster, became acting vice president of the United States after Lincoln's assassination. Author Tricia Staley uncovers stories of valor and sacrifice on the homefront and the battlefield

Target audience

adult

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