The 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry

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The book chronicles the 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry's Civil War journey, highlighting their significant campaigns across the Mississippi Valley and Gulf South, including Vicksburg and Mobile. It features firsthand accounts from officers and soldiers, including Chaplain Samuel Sawyer's writings and General Slack's letters to his wife. Additionally, it offers insights from Indiana newspapers and the "Bohemian Brigade," supplemented by photographs, unpublished maps, and a complete regimental roster, providing a rich historical narrative of this regiment's experiences.