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Title: A History of the Army Experience of William A. Canfield

Author: William A. Canfield

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_OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE,_
_Concord, N. H., March, 1869._

_This is to certify that the author has served the
country faithfully; lost his arm at Petersburg; and
is of good report by all who know him._

(Signed,) _J. D. Lyman_,
_Secretary of State_.

A HISTORY
OF
WILLIAM A. CANFIELD.

Sold only by Himself. Price 25 cents.

MANCHESTER, N. H.:
PRINTED BY CHARLES F. LIVINGSTON.
1869.

A HISTORY
OF THE
ARMY EXPERIENCE
OF
WILLIAM A. CANFIELD.

BY HIMSELF.

_PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS._

MANCHESTER, N. H.:
C. F. LIVINGSTON, PRINTER.
1869.

_PREFACE._

READERS: In writing this little book, I do not claim to issue a work of
choice language, nor to present any new facts or startling developements
concerning the general history of the war. My intention is simply to write
a short narrative of my life as a soldier in the Army of the Potomac and
South West, and in the Hospital.

Having lost my left arm from a wound received in front of Petersburg, I
have taken this method of procuring sufficient means to enable me to
engage in some business by which I may gain an honest livelihood for
myself and family.

Craving your kind indulgence, I bring my claim before you, hoping you will
grant it a favorable reception.

Yours respectfully,

WM. A. CANFIELD.

HISTORY.

I was born on the 10th of June, 1840, in Thornton, a small town in the
northern part of New Hampshire. I was the youngest of six children. Our
parents were poor in this world's goods, but rich