Papers, 1863-1884.

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Papers, 1863-1884.

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Diary kept by Oliver A. Ricker of Lawrence, Mass., a private in Co. C of the Mass. 40th Infantry Regiment from 1 Jan. - 4 Sep. 1863. Entries describe camp life and picket duties around the Washington area; his lameness due to a bad hip; hospitalization at the Harwood General Hospital for typhoid fever and his hip; transfer to the Lovell General Hospital in Portsmouth Grove, R.I. via the hospital ship Daniel Webster; time spent there; and return to Boston and Lawrence following his discharge due to illness in May of 1863. Also includes a few misc. papers related to his military career, 1863-84.

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Ricker, Oliver A., b. 1838.

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Whaling vessel, out of Nantucket, Mass. From the description of Accounts, 1843-1850. (Nantucket Hist Association). WorldCat record id: 71013720 Whaling vessel, out of New Bedford, Mass., mastered by Isaac Allen, on voyage 21 Mar. 1860-5 Jan. 1863; owner-agent: S. Thomas & Co.; built at Rochester, Mass., in 1838. From the description of Logbook of the ship Daniel Webster, 1860 Mar. 21-1863 Jan. 6. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id:...