It is to be regretted that a complete history of the 16th Regiment; Connecticut Volunteers; has not been written. At this late day it would require much time; labor; and expense; to prepare one; and probably will never be done. Many volumes might be written which would be of inestimable value hereafter. Their services in the War for the Union cannot be placed upon a few pages. This volume is but a mere outline history; mostly compiled from diaries written by me at a young age; the importance of which was not then comprehended; with no expectation of the future use they would be put to;—but little was written; and that mostly concerned myself. It is the object of this work to create a permanent record of some of the marches; battles; and experiences generally of the organization above mentioned. This undertaking is made in behalf of the surviving members of the regiment; to whom it is hoped the work will prove of some value as a book of reference. The hope is also expressed that this work may prove a not unwelcome though sad memorial to the friends of those members of the regiment who lost their lives in battle or prison. The author is unaccustomed to historical composition; and makes no boast of literary education.
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