Papers, 1851-1914.

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Papers, 1851-1914.

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Rice's vivid, detailed descriptions fill his diaries. The descriptions in the two diaries chronicle the daily life of Union troops including their food, uniforms, sleeping conditions and pay. Rice describes the appearance and attitudes of slaves and the effect of the Emancipation Proclamation. Other topics discussed include telegraphing with mirrors, encounters with the enemy, illnesses and suicides of the troops. In pencil, he also drew local scenery to illustrate his narratives. There is some indication, however, that the diaries were written later, possibly from notes that he kept at the time. Copies of military papers, especially those related to pensions, delineate his military career.

.5 linear ft. (1 box), 1 microfilm reel.

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Sumner, Edwin V. (Edwin Vose), 1797-1863

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American army officer. From the description of Autograph approval and signature on docketing slip of an undated application to the Governor of New York for recruits, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270574229 ...

Rice, Josiah M., 1832-1914

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