A History of Massachusetts in the Civil War.

First edition of this detailed account of Massachusetts’s political leadership, military organization, and social contributions during the American Civil War. Octavo, original publisher's green cloth with gilt titles to the spine, tissue-guarded frontispiece of the author. Association copy, inscribed by the author to General Ulysses S. Grant, "Senate Chamber, Boston June 9th 1868 To General U.S. Grant U.S.A. from the Author Wm Schouler Late Adjt General of Massachusetts." Schouler was an American journalist, politician and Adjutant General of Massachusetts during the American Civil War. In 1861 a Massachusetts militia training camp was named for him, but later renamed for Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. He remained Adjutant General throughout all of the U.S. Civil War until 1867. Ownership stamp of Jesse R. Grant to the front pastedown. In very good condition with light toning and rubbing, and damp staining to the bottom right corners of the panels. Housed in a custom folding chemise and half morocco slipcase with gilt titles. An exceptional association.