Papers, 1863-1961; (bulk 1863-1867).

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Papers, 1863-1961; (bulk 1863-1867).

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Diary, 1863-1865, describing troop movements in South Carolina and Florida; the siege of Petersburg, including an account of the explosion of the Union mine forming the "Crater," communication between the Union and Confederate lines, and ministers preaching in the trenches; engagements with the cavalry led by Philip Sheridan; and the wound he received.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6997246

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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