A Lincoln Cavalryman: The Civil War Letters of Henry Suydam
Order now at Old Line Publishing. Book release date July 22, 2011.
A collection of letters from a soldier and his family, A Lincoln Cavalryman is the story of Henry Suydam and his civil war experiences from 1861-1865. The book includes photographs, letters, and other artifacts of his journey and takes you inside the life of the common soldier.
After the fall of Fort Sumter, Henry answered President Lincoln's call for volunteers. Henry enlisted in New York City and served with the 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry. His regiment was a part of the Army of the Potomac and participated in the Peninsula Campaign, along with the battles of Fair Oaks, the 2nd Winchester, and New Market.
After being wounded in action, he was taken prisoner and sent to Andersonville, Savannah, and other prisons. These are his letters, this is his story.
After the fall of Fort Sumter, Henry answered President Lincoln's call for volunteers. Henry enlisted in New York City and served with the 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry. His regiment was a part of the Army of the Potomac and participated in the Peninsula Campaign, along with the battles of Fair Oaks, the 2nd Winchester, and New Market.
After being wounded in action, he was taken prisoner and sent to Andersonville, Savannah, and other prisons. These are his letters, this is his story.
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