Diaries, 1862-1863.

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Diaries, 1862-1863.

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Diaries, 6 volumes, 1862-1863, were written by Lieutenant William Lowery. They begin in April of 1862 and the author describes the troop movements of the 20th Alabama until it reached Vicksburg (Miss.) in 1863. Lowery discusses camp life in general, focusing on supplies, weather, social life, and visiting family and the troops; the movement into Kentucky and evaluation of the secession sentiment there; Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation; and the movement towards and skirmishes around Vicksburg (Miss.).

6 volumes.

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Lowery, William R.

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William Lowery was a Lieutenant in the 20th Alabama Infantry, serving as commander of the Bibb County Company. The regiment was organized at Montgomery 16 Sept. 1861 and served in East Tennessee, Kentucky, Vicksburg (Miss.), the Atlanta Campaign and Nashville (Tenn.). From the description of Diaries, 1862-1863. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122548323 ...

Confederate States of America. Army. Alabama Infantry Regiment, 20th.

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