Diary, April 1861-November 1862.

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Diary, April 1861-November 1862.

Newspaper clippings from the Gibson City (Illinois) Courier, August 20, 1942-December 9, 1943, print sections of Lane's Civil War diary recounting his experiences in camp and on the march, especially the battles of Shiloh and Perryville, and the pursuit of John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate raiders.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7620885

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 10th (1861-1864)

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United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 40th (1861-1862).

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Lane, Robert C., ca. 1842-1929.

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A native of Ohio, Lane served in the 3 month 10th Indiana Infantry before enlisting in the 40th Indiana Infantry in the fall of 1861. Eventually promoted to captain, he was mustered out with his regiment in 1865. He settled in Illinois. From the description of Diary, April 1861-November 1862. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 501334748 ...

Morgan, John Hunt, 1825-1864

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Confederate cavalry raider and brigadier general of Kentucky. From the description of John Hunt Morgan papers, 1840-1870; 1890 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 25166317 John Hunt Morgan was a veteran of the Mexican War and known for his guerrilla activities for the Confederates during the Civil War. From the description of Broadside, 1868 April 15. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49348053 Confederate cavalry officer. Fr...