Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from History of the Second Massachusetts Battery (Nims Battery) Of Light Artillery, 1861-1865
At a meeting of the Nims' Battery Association held on April 19, 1912, the manuscript of the entire history was read to the members present and received their support and commendation.
The author wishes to express her obligation to all who have assisted in any way in the preparation of this work, and especially to' W. G. Hidden, Fitchburg, Mass., for the loan of diary, newspaper clippings and suggestions, to Capt. E. K. Russell for his comments and suggestions and to Mrs. Math ews, stepdaughter of Col. 0. F. N ims for the loan of papers, letters and pictures once the property of Colonel Nims. Thanks are also due Clarence K. Knowlton for the copy of the diary of his father, J. S. Knowlton, to Mrs. C. B. Max well for the diary of C. B. Maxwell, to Mr. George Houghton, Newport, for the diary of his father, George Houghton.
The expense of the preparation and publication of the book has been borne to a large degree by Mr. E. D. Nims of Kansas City whose generosity is appreciated both by members Of the Battery and by the Nims' Family Association.
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