Brothers ‘til Death written by Richard M. Trimble is about two Irish immigrants who moved to New Jersey during the American Civil War. The two brothers, William and Thomas Jones, served in the 48th New York State Volunteers from 1861-1865. They wrote a collection of letters containing over a hundred messages back and forth to their sister Maggie, who was a school teacher living in West Farms, New Jersey. Also included are letters from friends of the Jones’ siblings, which added additional voices and views to the Irish-influenced conversation about the war. The letters provided valuable insights into the election of 1864, the Emancipation of Proclamation, Lincoln's death, the virtually unknown Florida expedition, life in a New York City hospital ward, and the siege of Petersburg. Some of the letters included how the Generals mistreated their men and did not value their lives, as far as the Generals’ record was kept in powerful standing. The brothers’ wrote how they had to......

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Title: Brothers Til Death
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