The library in Melrose, Ma. has a great local history room. Besides books on general regional history, they have a very good Civil War collection. Many regimental histories, a few Grand Army of the republic volumes, books on the war in general, Butlers book, Melrose, Massachusetts, New England and Geneology books etc. One cool collection is from the Barry family. These are letters to and from members of the family who enlisted plus a collection of letter to and from family members left at home. One piecethat realy stands out is Royal Pierce Barrys' uniform coat. He served in the 45th, CO "D" that went through Camp Miegs in Readville, MA. One of his letters mentions how Readville was so much cleaner than Camp Cameron.
DAN SULLIVAN
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