The Dead of the Present War (Classic Reprint): A Funeral Discourse Delivered at the Central Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, N. Y., On Sunday, June 28th, ... on Sunday, June 28th, 1862 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A solemn tribute to the fallen and the meaning of war
This nonfiction address reflects on the deaths of local soldiers during the Civil War. It frames the war as a national trial and a test of faith, honoring those who gave their lives in defense of liberty and the republic. The speaker blends history, religion, and personal remembrance to explore what the losses mean for a community.

The book excerpt surveys the heartbreak of battle, hospital wards, and funeral processions, drawing a line from individual sacrifice to national memory. It includes a catalog of local commanders and enlisted men, with brief notes on who they were and how their deaths were mourned. The tone is reverent, aiming to comfort readers while affirming the causes they served.

• How war reshapes communities through the sorrow of funerals, parades, and graveyard rites.


• Personal portraits of soldiers, officers, and their families, highlighting character and devotion.


• Reflections on divine providence, liberty, and the stakes of a nation fighting for its laws and institutions.


• A sense of duty, courage, and patriotism that extends from battlefield to home.

Ideal for readers of Civil War history, 19th-century religious discourse, and local Buffalo history who seek a sobering, morally framed account of sacrifice during a defining era.

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