Nathan D. King Civil War diary, 1861 September 30-1862 February 2.

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Nathan D. King Civil War diary, 1861 September 30-1862 February 2.

Diary kept by King during his Civil War service offering many descriptions of military preparations for war.

1 v. (124 p.) ; 15 cm.

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Dodge, Grenville Mellen, 1831-1916

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Grenville M. Dodge of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was a Civil War general; prominent national railroad surveyor and engineer; and U.S. Representative. Dodge conducted surveys for the Illinois Central, Rock Island (Mississippi to Missouri line), and the Union Pacific railroads before the Civil War. He was commissioned as Colonel with the 4th Iowa Volunteer Infantry in 1861 and promoted to Brigadier General of the United States Volunteers in 1862 and then Major General in 1864. In addition to combat, he...

United States. Army. Iowa Infantry Regiment, 4th (1861-1865). Company K.

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King, Nathan D., 1839-1863.

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King was living in Plattsville, Iowa (Taylor County) when he joined Company K of the 4th Iowa Infantry commanded by Grenville Dodge. He was wounded at Pea Ridge in March of 1862 and died in fighting at Missionary Ridge. From the description of Nathan D. King Civil War diary, 1861 September 30-1862 February 2. (State Historical Society of Iowa, Library). WorldCat record id: 457044980 ...