History of the Forty-second regiment infantry, Massachusetts volunteers, 1862, 1863, 1864

"History of the Forty-second Regiment Infantry, Massachusetts Volunteers, 1862…" by Charles P. Bosson is a recollection that recounts the formation, organization, and early war challenges of the regiment during the Civil War. The book details the regiment's initial challenges from recruitment, due to the unpopular draft, to organizing companies of men and preparing them for active duty. It also highlights the regiment's experiences during training, daily camp life in Readville, and the struggles faced by officers as they attempted to maintain discipline and prepare themselves for the battles ahead.