The Susquehanna County Historical Society will present a talk on the newly released historical book From Binghamton to the Battlefield: The Civil War Letters of Rollin B. Truesdell on December 12th at 1:30 p.m. at the Montrose Library Branch Community Room, 458 High School Rd, Montrose. The public is encouraged to attend the free event. The author, Amy Truesdell, will be available for a book signing after the talk.
From Binghamton to the Battlefield highlights the many fascinating Civil War letters of the author’s great-great-grandfather and Liberty Township native, Rollin Truesdell, during his time as an infantryman in the 27th NY Volunteers, one of the first regiments to form in New York. Rollin traveled to Binghamton, the closest rallying point, to join the Union army as quickly as he could after President Lincoln called for volunteers to put down the rebellion.
The personal letters to Rollin’s family, early residents of the county, are interspersed with events of the Civil War and insights as to the effects on Rollin’s family and himself. His sense of camaraderie with his fellow soldiers, some being residents of Susquehanna County, also shines through some of his correspondence.
A YouTube link will be available on the Susquehanna County Historical Society web and Facebook pages shortly after the event for those unable to attend. Books will be available at the Historical Society for a limited time and then at major book retail stores and with the author.
