3 February 2012, 6:30 pm
New York Times (blog)The Tumultuous Career of Captain SpaldingNew York Times (blog)He left his family and clerical job in the bustling manufacturing hub of Norwich, Conn., and enlisted in the First Connecticut Infantry. A whirlwind of promotions marked his first week in uniform: On Friday, April 19, he entered military service as a ...and more »... Read More »