About the Author...
Seward R. Osborne was born in Catskill, Greene County, New York and is a long-time student of the Civil War. He is a Fellow of The Company of Military Historians, and has written articles in Military Images, North South Trader's Civil War, Military Collector & Historian, and several local newspapers. His biographical sketch has appeared in a number of editions of "Who's Who in the East", "Who's Who in the World" and "Who's Who in America", as well as the "Dictionary of International Biography", "2,000 Notable American Men", and "Men of Achievement". The author is proud to have erected a monument to the 20th N.Y.S.M. (Ulster Guard) dedicated on the Gettysburg Battlefield on July 3, 1981, and a marker to the Ulster Guard dedicated on the Second Bull Run Battlefield on August 30, 1986. Currently he is working on several other books.

This is an in-depth study of the 20th NYSM on July 1st at the Battle of Gettysburg. Here for the first time the reader sees the correct marching route of Rowley's Brigade to the Battlefield. Also for the first time the fight for the Harman Farm is expounded, an aspect of the battle overlooked by most historians. Human interest stories abound and is replete with maps and photographs. Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 31 pages, softbound.
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Presented here are the 1862-1864 war diaries of a gallant, Christian soldier. Gates was in the forefront of battle from Second Bull Run to Gettysburg. He seemed to bear a charmed life in many engagements. Although not verbose in his entries, nevertheless it gives the reader a good look from the perspective of the regiment's commander. Colonel Gates was an exemplary citizen soldier. Dimensions: 6-1/4" x 9-1/4", 179 pages, hardbound.
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The first and only written history of the 156th New York Volunteers. From Fort Bisland to Cedar Creek the reader follows this well traveled unit. From the soldiers themselves we read what living in the deep south did to Northern men. Although not engaged in many battles they fought hard and lost many. Included are maps and photographs. Dimensions: 5-3/8" x 8-1/2", 32 pages, softbound.
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Although seeing no combat during their first term of service, many interesting incidents occurred. Not the least being fired upon and taking casualties on North Front St., Kingston, NY before they left the State! The reader will find a thrilling account of a confrontation between Captain George H. Sharpe (later colonel of the 120th NY Vols., head of Military Intelligence and the officer who paroled Lee's forces at Appomattox), and his commanding officer, Col. George W. Pratt. Filled with human interest stories, a map, photographs and a forward by the noted historian, Brian Pohanka. Dimensions: 5-3/8" x 8-1/2", 44 pages, softbound.
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Reference Books

This volume is the only regimental history written about this hard fought unit. Gates was a competent writer and his book makes for interesting reading. The first edition was printed in 1879 and a second printing which includes maps and photographs was introduced in 1884. This book is long out of print and when one is found in good condition it commands a high price. (shown here is the inside title page, original cover is blank)

Printed in 1904 this volume contains "addresses and miscellaneous writings" by the author. Pages 75 - 93 contains an overview of the 20th New York State Militia's 90 day service in which Lounsbery was the regiment's commissary. He also memorializes Colonel George W. Pratt on pages 105 - 108. This book was printed by the author and is fairly scarce. (shown here is the inside title page, original cover is blank)

This volume is a superb account of a private in Company E, of the Ulster Guard. It is very well written with many details unavailable elsewhere. Vail covers his 3 month service, and his three year term. He was mustered out of service in 1863 due to a wound received at the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 1863. Owing to the fact that the book was "Printed by the Author for Private Distribution" in 1915, makes it a very difficult volume to locate.

Edwin W. Finch was a hospital steward in the 20th New York State Militia and from that perspective makes for an interesting read. This volume commences with the author's birth on December 13, 1831 in Glen Wild, Sullivan County, NY. The book then closes with a list of various diseases and his treatment of them as a doctor. A very scarce book.

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