Franklin David Witwer diary, 1864-1865.

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Franklin David Witwer diary, 1864-1865.

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Sgt. Witwer, 7th Rgt. U.S. Army Invalid Corps, describes daily life while serving as a guard and cook in Hospital No. 7 in Louisville, Ky., during the early part of 1864 until his discharge from the army in April. Later entries concern his return to civilian life in Ohio, principally in Allen and Clark counties. After initially working as a clerk in a general mercantile business, he takes up leather-related trades in late 1864.

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