1862: Recognizing the anniversary of the Battle of Ball’s Bluff (1861) …
Civil War Diary of Freeman Colbyย (continued):
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NOTE: The battle overview scene (first panel) is taken — ahem, borrowed — from my 2008 book, HOUR 72!
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MORE INFO:
The Battle of Ball’s Bluff (wikipedia)- Battle of Ball’s Bluff (civilwar.org)
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ย battle map! - 15th MA Volunteer Infantry ~ genealogical information ~ These were MA boys, neighbors of Colby’s comrades in the 39th MA!
ย Willie Grout (look him up here) also participated, and died… which ultimately inspired the popular song “The Vacant Chair”:



