Franz Eder diary 1863-1865

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Franz Eder diary 1863-1865

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These pocket diaries (2 vols.) were kept in 1863 and 1865 by Franz or Francis Eder (born Benno Wohlgemuth, at Wolfsberg in Carinthia), during which time he served as a private in the U. S. Army, Company A and Company D, 119th Regiment, New York, Volunteers. Eder had enlisted in New York City on June 17, 1862 and was mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky on July 10, 1865. Entries are in German, and in the reverse of the 1863 diary are the words of a soldier's song in English, along with Greek and Latin quotations

.21 linear foot (1 volume)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6315915

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Eder, Franz

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United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 119th

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