"Gen. Cowdin and the First Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers" by Robert Cowdin is a chronicle from the Civil War era that recounts Cowdin's leadership of the First Massachusetts Regiment. The book captures Cowdin's journey as he forms, equips, and leads his regiment through the war's early battles, highlighting the patriotism of the volunteers and the intricate nature of military leadership. Cowdin recalls offering his services, becoming Colonel, and his interactions with government figures to obtain supplies. It also highlights the importance of duty, and the hurdles Cowdin experienced, including political blocks to his progress, despite his promotion to Brigadier General, demonstrating the commitment of his soldiers and the difficult interactions between the military and the government.
Gen. Cowdin and the First Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers
By Robert Cowdin
A soldier navigates political and military challenges during the Civil War to lead his regiment with honor, despite facing obstacles that threaten his service.
Summary
About the AuthorRobert Cowdin was a businessman, a field officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War and a local politician in Massachusetts. Cowdin was colonel of the 1st Massachusetts Infantry and served in several major battles early in the war. He was appointed brigadier general of volunteers September 26, 1862 and he then commanded a brigade in the defenses of Washington until March 1863. He did not become a full brigadier general because his appointment expired by law March 4, 1862 when the U.S. Senate adjourned without confirming it. His grade reverted to colonel but after being relieved of command of the brigade, he returned home and saw no further service.
Robert Cowdin was a businessman, a field officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War and a local politician in Massachusetts. Cowdin was colonel of the 1st Massachusetts Infantry and served in several major battles early in the war. He was appointed brigadier general of volunteers September 26, 1862 and he then commanded a brigade in the defenses of Washington until March 1863. He did not become a full brigadier general because his appointment expired by law March 4, 1862 when the U.S. Senate adjourned without confirming it. His grade reverted to colonel but after being relieved of command of the brigade, he returned home and saw no further service.
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