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October 21, 1862
The Manchester Journal
Manchester, Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
A Washington correspondent's letter praises New England artillery batteries from Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, noting Rhode Island's units receive the highest commendations due to their early field experience and practice.
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NEW ENGLAND ARTILLERY.—The following is an extract from a late letter of an occasional Washington correspondent of the Boston Traveller. The different batteries from Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island are the occasion of many favorable comments among military and naval men in Washington. It is due to Rhode Island to say that her artilleryists appear to bear off the palm. The reason for this may be found in the fact that her batteries were among the first in the field, and, consequently, they have had the most practice. As far as truth of the statement is established, it is creditable to your little neighbor.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
New England Artillery
Rhode Island Batteries
Washington Correspondent
Military Praise
What entities or persons were involved?
Rhode Island Artilleryists
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Rhode Island Artilleryists
Location
Washington
Story Details
Extract from a letter praising New England artillery batteries, especially Rhode Island's, for favorable comments due to early field experience and practice.