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Unexpected Challenges of California Officers Going East by Sea in 1861

Posted on August 3, 2021 by ECW Guest Post

ECW welcomes back guest author Neil Chatelain In mid-1861, the United States hurriedly recruited volunteer regiments to meet the threat of Civil War. Hundreds of thousands answered the call, but needed an experienced cadre of officers to take charge. Many … Continue reading →

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