[7th Regiment Memorial, Central Park West
Dedicated to the 58 Men in the Regiment Who Died Fighting for the Union in the Civil War]
First off, thanks to everyone who left supportive comments and liked my status update about my book appearing on my publisher's website. The process of getting published has been a really long journey. But, I still get excited when it feels like I have passed another milestone towards it actually being in print. Seeing it on my publisher's website, with an image of the cover and a description of its contents had me pretty much jumping for joy.
I'd like to do something special this week on the blog. As Memorial Day weekend is approaching, I thought it might be interesting to write about an ancestor of mine who was a Civil War veteran. The timing is especially fitting since Memorial Day was actually established after the Civil War to commemorate all who had lost their lives. Therefore, this week, I'd like to dedicate my blog posts to telling the remarkable story of my ancestor, Edward McCleary, who volunteered as a Union soldier in the Seventh Volunteer Regiment, which originated in New York City, and remained an enlisted solider through 1865. Thanks to an old wooden box that stored about two dozen letters that he had written from the front lines, along with a photo, a veteran's medal, old newspaper clippings, and a bullet (yes, a bullet), I have pieced together his extraordinary experience as a Union soldier.
So, whether you're into Civil War history or you appreciate a good story, the one I will be telling this week is filled with drama, suspense, and humor. It will take you on an unbelievable journey if I do say so myself.
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