The 14th New York State Militia: Volume I: “Baptized by Fire”—from Bull Run to Bull Run, April 1861–August 1862 (James L. McLean, JR - UA) james The Boston Clique

The Boston Clique

He retreated the following night

had ended the Cold War

Published on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding―the anniversary

yet left a legacy of friendship quilts as proof of their bond

The 14th New York State Militia: Volume I: “Baptized by Fire”—from Bull Run to Bull Run, April 1861–August 1862 (James L. McLean, JR - UA) james The Boston CliqueBaptized by Fire, the first installment in a trilogy on this storied regiment, chronicles the near daily exploits of the 14th New York State Militia recruited from Brooklyn. Known as chasseurs or Red Legs for their distinctive uniforms, the men of the 14th N. Y. S. M. endured grueling marches, brutal weather, and fierce battles from April 1861 to August 1862. During these first 15 months of war, the regiment earned praise from both allies and