Publisher's Synopsis
The Military History of Medway, Massachusetts, 1745-1885: Containing the Names of the Inhabitant Soldiers in the French and Indian Wars (1886) is a historical book written by Ephraim Orcutt Jameson. The book provides a comprehensive account of the military history of Medway, Massachusetts, from 1745 to 1885. It contains detailed information about the soldiers who fought in the French and Indian Wars and their contributions to the town's military history.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in Medway's military history. The first chapter provides an overview of the town's military history from 1745 to 1775, including the French and Indian Wars. The subsequent chapters cover the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Each chapter includes a list of the soldiers who served in each conflict, along with their names, ranks, and other pertinent information.In addition to the soldier lists, the book also contains several maps and illustrations that help to provide context for the military history of Medway. There are also several appendices that provide additional information on the soldiers and their families, as well as a list of the town's military officers.Overall, The Military History of Medway, Massachusetts, 1745-1885 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the military history of Medway or the role that the town's soldiers played in shaping the history of Massachusetts and the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.