Diary, 17 Aug. 1862-30 Dec. 1862.

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Diary, 17 Aug. 1862-30 Dec. 1862.

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Pusard recounts daily life in the 42nd Illinois Infantry Regiment noting drilling, marching, and guard and picket duty; describes skirmishes and battles including Island No. 10 and New Madrid in Missouri, Fort Pillow and Tiptonville (Tenn.), and Corinth, Farmington, and Rienzi in Mississippi; describes the siege of Nashville; and notes preparations for Murfreesboro.

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Pusard, James.

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Private with the 42nd Illinois Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. From the description of Diary, 17 Aug. 1862-30 Dec. 1862. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49301739 ...

United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 42nd (1861-1865)

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Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877

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Army officer. From the description of Nathan Bedford Forrest letter, 1867. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450304 Planter, slave dealer, and Confederate Army officer; resident of Memphis (Shelby Co.), Tenn. From the description of Papers, 1862-1866. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19562174 Confederate general; led cavalry forces during the battle of Fort Pillow, Tenn.; Confederate troops accused of slaughtering Union soldiers following th...