A first family of North Carolina -- The Indian removal -- Two wars -- The frontier, Governors Island and Fort Sumter -- Manassas, North Carolina's coast and Virginia's peninsula -- A disorganized department -- A grave of ambition, energy and system -- The Battle of Helena -- The forlorn hope -- Living only in the past -- Beyond the reach of censure or praise.
Summary:
"The son of a North Carolina governor, Holmes graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1829 and served on the frontier during the "Trail of Tears." He fought in the Second Seminole War and the War with Mexico and, in 1859, became U.S. Army's chief recruiting officer and was assigned to Governors Island at New York City"-- Provided by publisher.
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