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Edgar W. Clark fought in 13 of the most famous battles of the Civil War for the 3rd Michigan Infantry Regiment. Over 40 days of combat, he survived the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Spotsylvania and Petersburg. He was shot in the left knee at Petersburg and survived amputation and gangrene. Thanks to 181 letters sent home to his wife, Catherine, in Lansing, Mich., his great-great-grandson, Michael P. Clark, takes us on Edgar’s journey, including commentary on the military, political and social issues of the time. WEB PHOTO: Monument to 3rd Michigan in Peach Orchard at Gettysburg. LOGO PHOTO: Hazel Grove at Chancellorsville.
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Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Edgar W. Clark left his home in Lansing, Mich., his wife and two daughters, ages 1 and 3, to join the 3rd Michigan Regiment. Though it was organized out of Grand Rapids, the roster shows soldiers from all over Michigan. Edgar almost at once became homesick but found that a soldier's life initially was pretty easy. Finally, the author explains why primary sources prove the Civil War was fought over slavery. For more info on this project, see the website: civilwarsurvivor.com.
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