John C. Elder diary, 1862-1863.

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John C. Elder diary, 1862-1863.

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Diary notes the arrival of federal troops, number and type of Union vessels on local waterways, and the presence of runaway slaves and guerrillas. Elder describes the Union bombardment of Baton Rouge, meetings with neighbors regarding Union soldiers in the area, and his refusal to sign an oath of allegiance. He mentions Union and Confederate officers in the region, including Lieutenant Grimstead and the 21st Indiana Infantry regiment. Elder also refers to church attendance, weather conditions, and planting and selling crops. Includes list of items taken or destroyed by Union soldiers.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 21st (1861-1863)

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Elder, John Carroll, 1813-1900.

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A native of Baltimore, Md., Elder was a planter in East Baton Rouge parish. From the description of John C. Elder diary, 1862-1863. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 268661848 ...