Civil War diary, 1864.

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Civil War diary, 1864.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28049251

The collection consists of a small diary, April-December 1864, written by Harrison while his regiment took part in the Atlanta Campaign. The entries are brief and concerned with daily life.

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7252221

Indiana Historical Society Library

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United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 85th (1862-1865)

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The 85th Indiana Infantry was organized on 2 September 1862 in Terre Haute, Indiana. In March of 1863 the unit engaged Confederate troops at the Battle of Thompson's Station in Tennessee. The Union forces surrendered and most of the troops of the 85th were captured and sent to Libby Prison. Released and returned to their own camp in June, they were greeted with a welcoming celebration. From the description of Letter, 12 June 1863. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record...

Harrison, Samuel Jordan, 1771-1846

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A resident of Prairieton, Vigo County, Ind., Harrison served during the Civil War with the 85th Indiana Regiment as a musician. From the description of Civil War diary, 1864. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 28049251 ...