Coates, Hamilton J. Diary, 1864-1865. - View Resource - Social Networks and Archival Context

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Coates, Hamilton J. Diary, 1864-1865.

Title

Diary, 1864-1865.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145783588

Abstract

Photocopy of a diary begun by Coates, a 24-year-old farmer from Mt. Pleasant, Green County, Wis. at the time of his enlistment in the 5th Battery of the Wisconsin Light Artillery, August, 1864. The diary mainly describes the company's movements through Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas, with occasional references to events such as illnesses, accidents, promotions within the company, rumors circulating through camp, and review of the troops by the President. Also included is a typed chronology of his tour of duty.

Extent

0.1 c.f.

Holding Repository

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6847595

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

Related Entities

There are 2 Entities related to this resource.

Coates, Hamilton J.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6xt3d68 (person)

United States. Army. Wisconsin Light Artillery Battery, 5th (1861-1865)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w69k9cz0 (corporateBody)

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