CHARLES E. HAPGOOD
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CHARLES E. HAPGOOD
(1830 - 1909) Lieut. Colonel of the 5th New Hampshire which he commanded at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Fighting on the Wheat Field and low on ammunition, they were relieved, but went back to hold the line with bayonets alone when their relief fled. They also attacked the rear of a rebel column during Pickett's Charge. A.L.S. 2pp. 4to., Concord, Oct. 17, 1863 to Gen. Gilbert Marston at Point Lookout. In part: "...I have received three hundred recruits...We are all very anxious to be with you...our duty here is quite arduous, the entire regiment being on guard every other day...". Very good.
(1830 - 1909) Lieut. Colonel of the 5th New Hampshire which he commanded at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Fighting on the Wheat Field and low on ammunition, they were relieved, but went back to hold the line with bayonets alone when their relief fled. They also attacked the rear of a rebel column during Pickett's Charge. A.L.S. 2pp. 4to., Concord, Oct. 17, 1863 to Gen. Gilbert Marston at Point Lookout. In part: "...I have received three hundred recruits...We are all very anxious to be with you...our duty here is quite arduous, the entire regiment being on guard every other day...". Very good.
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