Richmond, Annapolis, and Home (Soldiers' and Sailors' Historical Society of Rhode Island. Personal Narratives: Fourth Series, No. 17)
Providence: Soldiers' and Sailors' Historical Society of Rhode Island, 1892. Printed wraps. Octavo. 41 pages.
An account of POW life in Richmond, hospital and camp life in Annapolis, and ultimate return home by a private in the Ninth New York Heavy Artillery Volunteers. Roe spent time at College Green barracks (St. John's College) and Camp Parole in Annapolis, and managed to see some of the town's historic sites. He recounts standing in the room (old Senate chamber) where George Washington resigned his commission as commander of the Continental Army, and climbing the stairs up to the State House dome on hands and knees because his weakened legs gave out part way up.
Near fine, with two short tears near joints at top and bottom of front cover. Not often found in condition this nice.
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