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    The Empty Sleeve or, The Life and Hardships of Henry H. Meacham, in the Union Army
    The Empty Sleeve or, The Life and Hardships of Henry H. Meacham, in the Union Army
    The Empty Sleeve or, The Life and Hardships of Henry H. Meacham, in the Union Army
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    The Empty Sleeve or, The Life and Hardships of Henry H. Meacham, in the Union Army

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    Release dateNov 27, 2013
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      The Empty Sleeve or, The Life and Hardships of Henry H. Meacham, in the Union Army - Henry H. Meacham

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      Title: The Empty Sleeve

      or, The Life and Hardships of Henry H. Meacham, in the Union Army

      Author: Henry H. Meacham

      Release Date: March 15, 2011 [EBook #35578]

      Language: English

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      THE EMPTY SLEEVE:

      OR THE

      Life and Hardships

      OF

      HENRY H. MEACHAM,

      IN THE

      UNION ARMY.

      BY HIMSELF.

      SPRINGFIELD, MASS.:

      SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE AUTHOR.

      PRICE, 25 CENTS.

      PREFACE.

      Readers, in writing this book, I do not intend to bring before you a work of ability; but simply to describe a few of the many scenes that I passed through while in the Army of the Potomac and in the hospital. It is true, that I did not suffer as some of our soldiers did; but having lost my right arm, which excludes me from most kinds of work, I have taken this method of gaining a living. I have myself and wife to care for, and my wife's health being poor, makes it still harder for me to get along; and thus, by writing this book, I hope to place myself and wife in comfortable circumstances. With these few remarks, I throw myself upon the generosity of the public, thanking them for the kindness I have already received, and assuring them that I shall always be grateful for their aid in the support of myself and wife.

      Henry H. Meacham.

      THE EMPTY SLEEVE.

      At the breaking out of the Great Rebellion, I was engaged at carriage-making in the town of Russell, in Massachusetts, but thought it my duty to enter the service in defence of my country, and do what little I could to keep traitors from trampling the good old flag under their feet. I went and was examined, but was rejected. I came back with downcast feelings, but was determined to try again. As time rolled on, and my health improved, I tried again for a soldier's life, but without success. I little knew the hardships and perils, of active service, and thought it very pretty sport. But it was not the novelty of the scene that inspired me to go, but the love of my country. Finally, at my third examination, I was accepted; and my heart beat with joy.

      I left Springfield, the twelfth day of September, perhaps never to return; and went to Long Island, in Boston Harbor. There I remained one week; then the Transport came to take us far from our homes. Many were the wistful glances that were cast back towards our home, where were the ones we loved most dear; and how we longed for one more farewell salute before we left our native State; but that could not be. The wind was blowing hard (it makes my brain dizzy to think of it now); but we had to go. We little

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