Diary, 1861-1862.

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Diary, 1861-1862.

Diary, original and typesript, begins with news of firing on Fort Sumter. Throughout discusses mood of and activities in city related to the war. Gives his thoughts about the war and many of the major participants. Relates work of the governor and their discussions about that work, the war and various people.

2 v. ; 29 x 21 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7595414

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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