The Journal of Lieutenant John McHenry Hollingsworth of the First New York Volunteers (Stevenson's Regiment): September 1846-August 1849 - Paperback

"The Journal of Lieutenant John McHenry Hollingsworth" provides a compelling first-hand account of military life and territorial expansion during one of the most pivotal eras in American history. Serving with the First New York Volunteers, famously known as Stevenson's Regiment, Hollingsworth meticulously records his experiences from September 1846 to August 1849. The narrative follows the regiment's long voyage around Cape Horn to California during the Mexican-American War and details their subsequent duties during the occupation of the territory.

Beyond its military significance, the journal captures the dramatic social and economic shifts of the region, including early observations of the California Gold Rush. Hollingsworth's entries offer a detailed look at the daily routines, challenges, and observations of a junior officer stationed on the Western frontier. This work is an essential primary source for historians and readers interested in the development of the American West, the mechanics of 19th-century volunteer regiments, and the personal perspectives that shaped the American narrative during the late 1840s.

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