1824 Civil War CAPTAIN STAPLES Army NY 78th Infantry Military Poughkeepsie RARE

  

1824 Civil War CAPTAIN STAPLES Army NY 78. Paraclete Potter was an early 19.

Century American writer who is primarily remembered for his book " Rules and Regulations for the Field Exercise and Manoeuvres of Infantry ". This book included direction on soldier exercises and practices, marching, formations, military terms, and officer orders. This 1824 version of' Infantry Exercise' was published in Poughkeepsie! The infantry exercise of the United States Army : abridged for the use of the militia of the United States.

References: Sabin 27591; Evans 19028. Staples, a captain in the 78. New York Infantry during the American Civil War.

The unit saw combat at numerous engagements throughout the war, including Harper's Ferry, Second Battle of Bull Run, Antietam, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. Binding: Leather; tight and secure. 7in X 4.25in (17.5cm x 11cm).