Isaac Jones Wistar was an American lawyer, miner, farmer, soldier, and author. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War, in which he was wounded twice, and was noted for his criticized performance during the 1864 Bermuda Hundred Campaign. After the conflict Wistar became a distinguished penologist and a writer.
Camp Advance, Va., September 29, 1861. COLONEL: In compliance with orders received last evening from General Smith, during your absence, I marched with my regiment about 9.30 . Cmr. XIV)…
Near Poolesville, Md., October 22, 1861. SIR: I have the honor to send for the examination of the general – commanding a rebel officer captured yesterday by Capt. John Markoe…
HEADQUARTERS TAMMANY REGIMENT, Camp Lyon, near Poolesville, Md., November 4, 1861. Sir: I herewith transmit to you a complete report of an engagement with the rebels at a point on…
HEADQUARTERS, Yorktown, October 23, 1863. Respectfully forwarded to the major-general commanding department, for his information. I have telegraphed to Colonel West to execute his plan boldly, but take care not…