James Stewart diary 1861-1863 Stewart, James diary

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James Stewart diary 1861-1863 Stewart, James diary

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The James Stewart diary covers the Civil War service of James Stewart, 1861-1863, including the battles of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson; his capture at Shiloh and imprisonment in Macon, Georgia; and his journey back to St. Louis after being released.

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William L. Clements Library

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William L. Clements Library

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United States. Army. Iowa Infantry Regiment, 12th (1861-1866)

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Stewart, James, ca. 1836-1863.

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James Stewart was born around 1836, the son of John D. Stewart. On September 7, 1861, he was mustered into Company I, 12th Iowa Infantry in Dubuque, Iowa, as a corporal. He fought at Fort Donelson in February 1862 and was captured, along with many others from his regiment, at the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862 and imprisoned at Macon, Georgia, until October 1862. Stewart was released in October 1862 and quickly promoted to 4th sergeant, and then 2nd sergeant on October 28, 1862. In July at the S...