This book is a collection of essays and historical documents from the life of Cyrus Sears, a Union Army officer during the Civil War. The papers offer a firsthand account of some of the most significant events of the war, including the Battle of Gettysburg and the fall of Richmond. They also shed light on the complex political and social issues of the time, including the role of the military in government. The book is an invaluable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of the Civil War.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.