This book offers a firsthand account of the history of the Seventh Regiment of the New York Militia, one of the most celebrated military units of the 19th century. Taylor takes readers on a journey through the regiment's early days, highlighting the key events and personalities that helped shape its storied legacy. This is a must-read for military history buffs and anyone interested in the colorful history of New York City. 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.