Civil War diary, 1862-1863.

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Civil War diary, 1862-1863.

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Joseph Child's diary contains descriptions of the skirmishes and battles leading up to the siege of Vicksburg. It includes his account of the taking of Jackson, Mississippi, the burning of towns, foraging for food and supplies, gunships on the Mississippi River, and the actual siege and surrender of Vicksburg.

Diary, 1 vol.

University of Iowa Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7103825

University of Iowa Libraries

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Child, Joseph, 1826-1904.

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Civil War soldier from Lyons, Iowa, who served in the 26th Regiment, Co. K, Iowa Infantry Volunteers. From the description of Civil War diary, 1862-1863. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233130852 ...

United States. Army. Iowa Infantry Regiment, 26th (1862-1865). Company K.

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