Rhodes keep a diary of his activities and movements and also shares some letters which he sent. Thank god however for the consolation that when the last man is killed, the war will be over. Another of the very important leaders in pawtuxet was elisha hunt rhodes whose diary explains much of went on in the american civil war 18611865. Rhodes enlisted into the union army as a private in 1861 and. Ken burns called it, one of the most remarkable diaries i have ever read. Mar, 1991 all for the union is the eloquent and moving diary of elisha hunt rhodes, who enlisted into the union army as a private in 1861 and left it four years later as a 23yearold lieutenant colonel after fighting hard and honorably in battles from bull run to appomattox.
Elisha hunt rhodes interesting stories about famous. Rhodes out lived many of his fellow soldiers and even witnessed the war to end all wars. We are in trouble about our new major and former chaplain, rev. All for the union is the eloquent and moving diary of elisha hunt rhodes, featured throughout ken burns pbs documentary the civil war. Rhodes died on january 14, 1917, and is buried in swan point cemetery in providence, r.
Ward represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation. He was a brigadier general in command of the rhode island state militia from 1879 to 1893. Elisha hunt rhodes march 21, 1842 january 14, 1917 was an american soldier who served in the union army of the potomac for the entire duration of the american civil war, rising from corporal to colonel of his regiment by wars end. Rhodes illustrative diary of his war service was quoted prominently in ken burns pbs documentary the. On june 5, 1861, he enlisted as a private in the second regiment of rhode island volunteer infantry. Aug 12, 2016 elisha hunt rhodes was an american soldier who served in the union army of the potomac for the entire duration of the american civil war, rising from corporal to colonel of his regiment by wars.
Rhodes married caroline pearce hunt in 1866 and had two children. Rhodes illustrative diary of his war service was quoted prominently in ken burns pbs documentary the civil war postbellum career. Among the gallant citizens of rhode island who served in the late civil war, is the present collector of u. Ward represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in indiana state library. Elisha hunt rhodes was only 19 when he joined the rhode island volunteers in 1861. Please see other essays at this blogsite on elisha hunt rhodes. Elisha hunt rhodes march 21, 1842 january 14, 1917 served in the union army of the potomac during the american civil war.
A more comprehensive view of the war is elisha hunt rhodes all for the union. At milestone documents, we believe that engaging with historys original voices is exciting for students and. Elisha hunt rhodes joined the rhode island volunteers in 1861 as a private and left as a colonel in 1865. Compiled by will molineux editor of editorial page daily press elisha hunt rhodes came upon the scene of battle just outside williamsburg after the fighting had stopped. The village saw a very definite turning point in its history as often brother opposed brother in the basic concept of the abolition of slavery and cousins were often pitted against each other on. Dec 21, 2012 the year has not amounted to much as far as the war is concerned, but we hope for the best and feel sure that in the end the union will be restored. The diary starts from rhodes decision to join the union army when the war had just begun a decision his mother was originally against and follows his journey as a. The civil war diary and letters of elisha hunt rhodes free download, all for the union. Corporal elisha hunt rhodes, near falmouth, virginia, writes in his diary that we have passed a very quiet day and except that we have been excused from drill, the day has been like others. Elisha hunt rhodes is most remembered for the wartime journal and letters published as all for the union by a greatgrandson, robert h.
All for the union, the civil war diary kept by elisha hunt rhodes, lovingly edited by his grandson and just published for the first time for a wide audience this spring by orion books is filled with just such vivid vignettes. Contentsshow early life rhodes was born in providence, rhode island, to captain elisha h. Elisha hunt rhodes, as officer, sees action at antietam and. He did not know what to expect from the union army and became a union army officer. Elisha hunt rhodes of the 2nd rhode island volunteers. When the civil war broke out, he was working in the office of harness maker frederick miller. After the war, he became a successful businessman and became active in veterans.
The demand down here for killing purposes is far ahead of the supply. The civil war diary and letters of elisha hunt rhodes 91 edition 9780679738282 by na for up to 90% off at. Elisha hunt rhodes, as officer, sees action at antietam. January 14, 1917 served in the union army of the potomac during the american civil war. We are now five miles from stafford court house, twelve miles from acquia creek and fifteen miles from the city of fredericksburg. Elisha hunt rhodes 18421917 was the son of elisha h. Robert hunt rhodes the journal of a union soldier describes battles and events. Elisha hunt rhodes was an american soldier who served in the union army of the potomac for the entire duration of the american civil war, rising from corporal to colonel of his regiment by wars. The civil war diary and letters of elisha hunt rhodes is an account of the war from the beginning, though the darkest of times, until its final hours. Corporal elisha hunt rhodes and his fellow soldiers from the 2nd rhode island volunteer infantry are part of this massive movement.
All for the union by elisha hunt rhodes overdrive rakuten. Elisha hunt rhodes, from the diary of a union soldier 1862 readofficer in union army. All for the union the civil war diary and letters of elisha hunt rhodes edited by robert hunt rhodes. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In the family bible record of his father is recorded that elijah departed this life june 10th 1864 killed by a yankee sharp shooter at cold arbor near richmond, va. His story shows how the war and the union army offered opportunities for advancement to ableand lucky, for many an able man diedyoung men who could face, survive, and grow. Elisha hunt rhodes came upon the scene of battle just outside williamsburg after the fighting had stopped. Elisha hunt rhodes when asked about ideas concerning primary sources that might be recommended to ecw readers, it did not take me more than a second to exclaim, all for the union. Rhodes diary was edited in 1985 by his greatgrandson, robert hunt rhodes, and published as all for the union. Enlisting as a private in the 2nd rhode island infantry, rhodes fought in every major campaign waged by the army of the potomac, from bull run to appomattox.
The civil war diary and letters of elisha hunt rhodes. Rhodes came to burns attention through the publication of his civil war diary, all for the union, in 1985 by his greatgrandson, robert hunt rhodes. A recruit before petersburg 1880 at the internet archive. All for the union is the eloquent and moving diary of elisha hunt rhodes, who enlisted into the union army as a private in 1861 and left it four years later as a 23yearold lieutenant colonel after fighting hard and honorably in battles from bull run to appomattox. Rhodes diary was also edited in 1985 by his greatgrandson, robert hunt rhodes, and published as all for the union. Elisha hunt rhodes recorded after the defeat at the battle of the wilderness. Civil war diary of a union soldier 18611865 log in to see the full document and commentary. All for the union by elisha hunt rhodes this book is the diary of elisha hunt rhodes of the 2nd rhode island volunteers which served during the civil war. The civil war diary and letters of elisha hunt rhodes 1992.
The diary of a union soldier 1862 elisha hunt rhodes 18421917 was a boy when he enlisted as a private in the 2nd rhode island volunteers. This diary reflects the change in rhodes ideas about war greatly, and shows how he just wanted to be home with his family after seeing so much death and suffering. Personal experiences of the chancellorsville campaign 1881 at the internet archive. The field, he recorded in his diary, presented a horrible appearance, and in one spot. Rhodes illustrative diary of his war service was quoted prominently in ken burns pbs documentary the civil war. This diary reflects the change in rhodess ideas about war greatly, and shows how he just wanted to be home with his family after seeing so much death and suffering. Corporal elisha hunt rhodes writes in his diary about changes in leadership.
Mar 02, 1991 writing in his diary on the day that gen. Elisha hunt rhodes interesting stories about famous people. Ward represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in bryn athyn college, swedenborg library. Elisha hunt rhodes 18421917 was a boy when he enlisted as a private in the 2nd rhode island volunteers. All for the union is the astonishing and eloquent diary of elisha hunt rhodes, the union soldier featured in ken burns highly acclaimed pbs television documentary the civil war. This bookthe civil war diary and letters of elisha hunt rhodes was made famous in ken burns the civil war miniseries for television. The book is a diary plus a few letters he kept during his army life. Served in the 2nd rhode island infantry, rising from a mere private to lieutenant colonel and commander of the regiment. Highlighted in ken burns acclaimed documentary, the civil war, elisha hunt rhodes is perhaps the most widely known rhode islander of the civil war. Elisha hunt rhodes the civil war project tcwp page 3. Brown came today from washington and made me a call. The year has not amounted to much as far as the war is concerned, but we hope for the best and feel sure that in the end the union will be restored. This essay is based on the civil war diary of elisha hunt rhodes, all for the union.
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