Of all the sources that I am using to write about Robert Gould Shaw during his time with the Second Massachusetts Regiment, the letters of his fellow junior officers and close friends have been the most helpful.
Wow. That second paragraph from Captain Morse. Holy ****. That is- without a doubt- one of the most remarkable things I’ve ever read from a Civil War soldier. I, like many, spend so much time staring into space/ trying to wrap my head around what they really thought, what they actually pondered. And his words here just blew my mind. Thanks so much for sharing. Really looking forward to your book.
Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Morse's letters are incredibly rich. I should have pointed out in the post that the Massachusetts Historical Society has digitized the collection.
Great essay. Morse's description is chilling.
Very much looking forward to your book.
A remarkable piece of writing from Captain Morse. It’s the age old question of why some get hit but others don’t.
Wow. That second paragraph from Captain Morse. Holy ****. That is- without a doubt- one of the most remarkable things I’ve ever read from a Civil War soldier. I, like many, spend so much time staring into space/ trying to wrap my head around what they really thought, what they actually pondered. And his words here just blew my mind. Thanks so much for sharing. Really looking forward to your book.
Hi Serge,
Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Morse's letters are incredibly rich. I should have pointed out in the post that the Massachusetts Historical Society has digitized the collection.
https://www.masshist.org/collection-guides/view/fa0376
Excellent. Thank you!