Heber S. Thompson diary, 1864 Aug. 24 - Dec. 16.

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Heber S. Thompson diary, 1864 Aug. 24 - Dec. 16.

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Pocket diary written by a Union officer during his recuperation as a prisoner-of-war in South Carolina, describing people and conditions at the First South Carolina hospital in Rikersville, S.C., located ca. 4 miles from Charleston, S.C., where Thompson was a patient. Entries discuss food, medical care, African American soldiers, and his departure from South Carolina following a prisoner exchange. Other notes include list, "Rebel Cavalry," naming officers of "Kelly's Division" and other regiments; and addresses of his fellow inmates. Specifically states that hospital population included in addition to officers, soldiers at the rank of private, both "black [and] white"; Dr. George R.C. Todd, brother-in-law of Abraham Lincoln served as a doctor at the facility. African American soldiers of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment were serving as nurses. Thompson expresses hope for parole, with usual concerns re food rations and condition of prisoners; also comments on prisoners of war from Andersonville, Georgia.

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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Thompson, Heber S. (Heber Samuel), 1840-1911

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Officer in Union Army during U.S. Civil War; Captain H.S. Thompson served in the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry. From the description of Heber S. Thompson diary, 1864 Aug. 24 - Dec. 16. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 175298811 ...

Todd, George R. C., 1825-1902.

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United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 54th (1863-1865)

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United States. Army

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