PREFACE.

The first edition of this catalogue was published in 1897, the second edition 1899, and the supplement to the second edition 1904. The general arrangement is alphabetical by States with the following threefold division in each State:

1. Official publications, such as reports of adjutants general, governors' messages, State registers, etc.

2. Kegimental histories in alphabetical and numerical sequence.

3. Miscellaneous, such as State, county, and town histories, and all material bearing upon the local participation not embraced in the preceding divisions.

General associations, both Union and Confederate, covering niore than one State, memorial organizations, Army corps, occasional periodicals, etc., are contained in the appendix.

Many synonyms of Confederate organizations have been added. Similar information concerning Union forces can be found in "Synonyms of Volunteer Organizations of the United States," printed by the Adjutant General's office in 1885.

An asterisk preceding the title indicates that the book is not in the War Department library. In such cases, however, the locality, when known, is designated. All needed information about missing numbers and missing titles will be appreciated.

In several of the Southern and border States there were both Confederate and Federal organizations. It has been found convenient to designate the Federal organizations by the use of the word Union in parentheses, viz, (Union).

The War Department librae would be glad to receive from individuals, societies, or associations any material bearing upon the civil war, which may be sent gratuitously, either new matter or to complete partial files. Franks will be sent to cover the prepayment of postage to the library.

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