William H. Smith Civil War diary, 1862 July 28-1865 July 24.

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William H. Smith Civil War diary, 1862 July 28-1865 July 24.

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Holograph diary with loose pages (original order not maintained?). Diary entries describe in detail daily activities, orders, weather, troop movements, illnesses, etc. The diary includes a list of Iowans from Lewis in the regiment, a list of Smith's travels during the war and a list of clothing with costs for each item.

1 v. ; 19 cm.

Iowa State Historical Society

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United States. Army. Iowa Infantry Regiment, 23rd (1862-1865). Company I.

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Smith, William Henry, 1939-

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Little is known about William H. Smith. From the description of William H. Smith papers 1853-1911. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 48554691 Postmaster of Gaylord, Michigan. From the description of Otsego County history, ca. 1921. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34422166 William H. Smith of Lewis, Iowa enlisted with Company I of the 23rd Iowa Infantry on July 28, 1862. He mustered out on July 26, 1865 in Harrisbur...