This comprehensive volume provides a detailed history of the United States Christian Commission, a volunteer organization that provided religious and medical assistance to Union soldiers during the American Civil War. The book explores the origins of the organization, its activities during the war, and its lasting impact on American history. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the Civil War and the role of religion in American society. 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.