This is a comprehensive biography of William A. Buckingham, the governor of Connecticut during the Civil War. The book covers Buckingham's personal and political life, focusing in particular on his role in mobilizing Connecticut's military resources and supporting the Union war effort. The biography is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War and the role of the state governors in the conflict. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.