John Joyes : papers, 1864-1865.

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John Joyes : papers, 1864-1865.

Included is a diary, 1 Sept. 1864- 11 June 1865, that relates his activities and health in prison, the weather, and general prison and war news. It also contains copies of "special private correspondence," 13 Aug. 1864 - 23 Apr. 1865, he wrote while imprisoned, apparently to a sweetheart back home, relating his emotions, opinions, etc. Also included is a history of Byrne's Artillery, no date, and a letter from General George B. Hodge to Major Edward P. Byrne, 19 June 1868 concerning a publication by Byrne regarding the Civil War and Hodge's disagreement with certain points.

0.33 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7603773

The Filson Historical Society

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