Sunday, September 25, 2011
Alfred Edward Waldo (1844-1864) was a Stoughton Civil War veteran. Through his diary and letters Stoughton can learn about his story which began nearly one hundred and fifty years ago on the march from Stoughton to Washington to fight in the war.
On August 11, 1862 an 18-year-old Stoughton born resident named Alfred Edward Waldo enlisted in the Union Army in Co. E. 35th Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers. He left his comfortable home at what is now 310 Lincoln Street in Stoughton where his parents William P. and Mary (Talbot) Waldo would anxiously await his correspondence every week until the day it no longer came. Waldo was one of the many casualties during the Civil War from Stoughton, dying at the age of 20. Below are his diary entries and a letter sent home to his parents from late August 1862. Only minor edits were made, to preserve Waldo's voice. To learn more about Waldo's past, click here or visit The Stoughton Historical Society. *** In this series of diary entries and …
Sunday, August 21, 2011
During the Civil War many of Stoughton’s residents were part of a variety of Army and Navy units. Stoughton’s boys populated three regiments; learn more about Waldo's regiment, the men of Co. E. 35th Massachusetts Infantry, here.
During the Civil War many of Stoughton’s residents fought for the Union in a variety of Army and Navy units. Stoughton’s boys populated three regiments – Co. I. 12th Massachusetts Infantry; Co. K. 9th Massachusetts Infantry (Stoughton’s Irish Company); and Co. E. 35th Massachusetts Infantry. Alfred Edward Waldo (1844-1864), whose letter and diary entries are being featured on this website, and are available at the Stoughton Historical Society, was part of the 35th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry The 35th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry was organized at Camp Stanton in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. The regiment consisted originally of soldiers from Massachusetts, and some later from Germany and France as reinforcements in 1864. The …
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Alfred Edward Waldo (1844-1864) was a Stoughton Civil War veteran. Through his diary and letters Stoughton can learn about his story which began nearly one hundred and fifty years ago on the march from Stoughton to Washington to fight in the war.
On August 11, 1862 an 18-year-old Stoughton born resident named Alfred Edward Waldo enlisted in the Union Army in Co. E. 35th Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers. He left his comfortable home at what is now 310 Lincoln Street in Stoughton where his parents William P. and Mary (Talbot) Waldo would anxiously await his correspondence every week until the day it no longer came. Waldo was one of the many casualties during the Civil War from Stoughton, dying at the age of 20. Below are his diary entries and a letter sent home to his parents from late August 1862. Only minor edits were made, to preserve Waldo's voice. To learn more about Waldo's past, click here or visit The Stoughton Historical Society. *** Diary August 21, 1862 – Received 25 …
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Alfred Edward Waldo (1844-1864) was a Stoughton Civil War veteran. Through his diary and letters Stoughton can learn about his story which began nearly one hundred and fifty years ago on the march from Stoughton to Washington to fight in the war.
On August 11, 1862 an 18-year-old Stoughton born resident named Alfred Edward Waldo enlisted in the Union Army in Co. E. 35th Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers. He left his comfortable home at what is now 310 Lincoln Street in Stoughton where his parents William P. and Mary (Talbot) Waldo would anxiously await his correspondence every week until the day it no longer came. Waldo was one of the many casualties during the Civil War from Stoughton, dying at the age of 20. Below are his first diary entries and first letter sent home to his parents. Only minor edits were made, to preserve Waldo's voice. To learn more about Waldo's past, click here or visit The Stoughton Historical Society. *** Diary August 11th, 1862 – Today I enlisted into the…
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Alfred Edward Waldo (1844-1864) was a Stoughton Civil War veteran. Through his diary and letters Stoughton can learn about his story which began nearly 150 years ago.
On August 11, 1862 an 18-year-old Stoughton born resident named Alfred Edward Waldo enlisted in the Union Army in Co. E. 35th Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers. He left his comfortable home at what is now 310 Lincoln Street in Stoughton where his parents William P. and Mary (Talbot) Waldo would anxiously await his correspondence every week until the day it no longer came. Waldo was one of the many casualties during the Civil War from Stoughton. A large bronze and granite plaque I worked on with Charles Large preserves their memory. Sadly, it is rare to have a glimpse into the lives of these veterans, especially those who did not return home. But, in the case of Alfred Edward Waldo, the town of Stoughton has a chance to walk in his boots…
Dwight Mac Kerron
8:30 am on Monday, September 26, 2011
I suppose one can throw one's knapsack and woolen blanket away when soldiering in September in Maryland, but both are going to be needed soon. Waldo is "smart as can be" before the battle, but "not well" for days afterward. The sights and sounds of thousands of men dying all around you can do that to you. more ›