Civil War journal, 1862-1865.

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Civil War journal, 1862-1865.

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Burke's journal spans the time period of 5 October 1862 to 7 June 1865. According to a note attached to the journal Burke dictated the journal to a typist from the Y.M.C.A. in 1815. In the journal he describes his daily activites as a member of Morgan's Cavalry, his experiences as a prisoner of war, and his trip home after his release from prison. Also appearing throughout the journal are lyrics to various songs, including many about John Hunt Morgan.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Kentucky Cavalry Regiment, 14th Company B.

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Morgan, John Hunt, 1825-1864

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Confederate cavalry raider and brigadier general of Kentucky. From the description of John Hunt Morgan papers, 1840-1870; 1890 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 25166317 John Hunt Morgan was a veteran of the Mexican War and known for his guerrilla activities for the Confederates during the Civil War. From the description of Broadside, 1868 April 15. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49348053 Confederate cavalry officer. Fr...

Burke, Curtis R.

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Curtis Rensellear Burke was born on 24 January 1842 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio. His family moved to Kentucky ca. 1851. Burke joined Captain John Hunt Morgan's company of Lexington Rifles, Kentucky State Guard around 1860. On 15 September 1862 Burke mustered into "B" Company, 14th Regiment Kentucky Cavalry (C.S.A.) as a private. He served under Morgan and participated in Morgan's Raid into Indiana and Ohio in July 1863. He was captured and was a prisoner of war at Camp Morton, in Indianapol...

Confederate States of America. Army. Morgan's Cavalry Division

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