While doing some research today. I stumbled across a used used copy of Leland Thornton’s book, “When Gallantry Was Commonplace.” Current price being asked is $155 but it is out of print. 5boros Books *We are in no way affiliated with the seller. We are simply passing along the information we found.
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Marvin Sylvester Wood (born in New York on October 8, 1836), a wounded Civil War Veteran who served in the 11th Michigan. I invite you to check out the great work being done to preserve history over at http://oldwoodhouse.org/
I was fortunate enough to find a copy of Leland W. Thorton's book on the 11th. I am amazed at the amount of research Mr. Thornton did in putting this book together. I only wish it was in circulation still. I look forward to sifting through his work and posting...
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There is a new book out on the Michigan 11th. The 11th Michigan Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War, by Eric R. Faust. Published by McFarland and Company. I received mine today.
hello from Mi.image collector East side of MI. Myself and ohers have just heard of the new 11th mi. book/is it illustrated with period photos of the old boys? We here in the Monroe-Detroit area have quite a few images of the old boys and no one contacted us about this book, nor of the letters we also have. Bob in Flat Rock
My Great Grandad was in the 11th infantry sharp shooters. Alonzo Britton. I would give my RT arm for some copies of your pics.
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