James W. Ellis civil war diary and papers 1863-1965, 1885.

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James W. Ellis civil war diary and papers 1863-1965, 1885.

The collection consists of a diary kept by Ellis (1863-1865), a typescript copy of the diary, photocopies of Civil War letters and military papers and Ellis family genealogical materials.

3 folders.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7136641

Indiana State Library - ISL

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