John E. Harrison diaries, 1861-1865.

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John E. Harrison diaries, 1861-1865.

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The collection consists of 26 volumes of John E. Harrison's Civil War diaries from 1861-1865. The diaries document in detail Harrison's daily activities from the day that he joined the army until the day that he walked back to his front door at the end of the war. The second diary, dated October 31-November 22, 1861 is missing. In his daily entries, Harrison recorded in some detail the daily life of a soldier and the activities in the camps. He continued his diaries during his incarceration in Libby Prison. At the end of the last diary, he documents the expenses incurred in rebuilding his house and lists fellow soldiers who attended a reunion in 1880. There are also three photographs of a letter found in diary number 4 and transcribed copies of volumes one, three, four, and five.

1 linear ft. : (2 boxes)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Harrison, John Robert, 1934-

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John E. Harrison was born September 25, 1830. Harrison lived in Darke County, Ohio. The 1850 census lists him as a farmer, and the 1860 census lists him as a school teacher. He married Harriet Benson, and they had at least one daughter (Manervey). He was 31 years old when he and his brother Samuel (21 years old) joined the 44th Ohio Infantry Regiment, Company G, in 1861. He started as a corporal, and on January 5, 1864 was promoted to full sergeant. This regiment later became the 8th Ohio Cavalr...

United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 42nd (1861-1863)

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Libby Prison

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United States. Army. Ohio Calvary Regiment, 8th (1864-1865)

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