Excerpt from The War of the Rebellion, Vol. 11: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies; In Three Parts; Part III. Correspondence, Etc The vital importance of rendering Washington at once perfectly se cure and its imminent danger impel me to urge these requests with the utmost earnestness, and that not an hour be lost in carrying them into execution. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This book covers the history of the stock exchange from the gold fields to the present day. The exchanges' beginnings in 1866, their development over the next 130 years, (including the boom and busts of the 1870s, the turn of the century and the 1980s), and their role in the New Zealand economy are examined. Published in hardback with black and white historical photographs, endnotes, bibliography, index, and glossary of terms.

Excerpt from The War of the Rebellion, Vol. 11: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies; In Three Parts; Part I. Reports This compilation will be the first general publication of the military records of the war, and will embrace all official documents that can be obtained by the compiler, and that appear to be of any historical value. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This book follows the 2nd Maine Cavalry from their muster in the late winter of 1863 through their action against Confederate forces in Louisiana, Florida and Alabama. While giving the details of the many scouting expeditions, raids and battles in which the regiment participated, it also includes the more personal stories of several of the young soldiers involved. In addition, a complete regimental roster gives details of enlistment, illness, death from various causes, promotions, demotions, etc.

Excerpt from The War of the Rebellion, Vol. 11: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies; In Three Parts; Part II, Reports, Etc No. 43. - Col. Powell T. Wyman, Sixteenth Massachusetts Infantry, of the engage ment at Oak Grove, or King's school-house. No. 44. - Maj. Daniel S. Lamson, Sixteenth Massachusetts Infantry, of the battle of Glendale, or Nelson's Farm (frazier's Farm). No. 45. - Col. Gilman Marston, Second New Hampshire Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's school-house, and battle of Glendale, or Nelson's Farm (frazier's Farm). No. 46. - Lieut. Col. G. D. Wells, First Massachusetts Infantry, commanding Twenty sixth Pennsylvania Infantry, of the engagement at Oak Grove, or King's school-house, and battle of Glendale, or Nelson's Farm (frazier's Farm). About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.