Chronological History of the American Civil War

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Comrade Moshier carefully prepared his body for burial. He made as good a coffin for him as he could, wrapped him in blankets, and saw him decently buried about four rods northwest of the main hospital building—the old Military Institute near Marietta, Georgia. Moshier expected that his body would be removed to the North for final interment, but it never was. I would like to present a better sketch of Lieutenant Thayer’s life and army service, but it has not been easy to get many facts concerning his early life. I have tried, however, to speak truly concerning his character, though I feel that I have failed to do him full justice. I am indebted to Comrade Moshier for most of what I have written about his sickness and death.

*Comrade Moshier has said to me more than once, “I did love that man.”

The Story of the Service of Company E and of the Twelfth Wisconsin Regiment of Veteran Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion can be found at this link… click here

We are indebted to Lieutenant Thayer for sharing his experiences with us through his letters – a little slice of history!