Axel Hayford Reed diaries, 1861-1865.

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Axel Hayford Reed diaries, 1861-1865.

Reed's diaries as a lieutenant with the Second Minnesota Infantry during the Civil War, partly written in retrospect, giving details on marches, camp life, battles, and military discipline; on William T. Sherman's march through Georgia (1864-1865); and on Reed's reactions to the war and its conduct, military leaders, slavery, the death of President Abraham Lincoln, and the end of the war.

4 v. in 1 box.

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Minnesota Historical Society Library

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