Diary, 1862 Aug. 11-1863 Dec. 31. 1862-1863.

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Diary, 1862 Aug. 11-1863 Dec. 31. 1862-1863.

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Photocopy of a typed transcript of Hezekiah Baughman's Civil War diary, accompanied by copies of historical background materials related to the 23rd Iowa Infantry Regiment and the Baughman family, color maps showing locations mentioned in the diary, pictures of two art prints depicting events described in the diary, and a photocopy of his volunteer enlistment form. The diary describes troop movements, duty assignments, interactions with prisoners, and weather conditions as well as details of the daily lives of the Civil War soldier, including descriptions of illnesses, living quarters, paydays, foraging for food, and letters received from home. Several entries are devoted to the siege at Vicksburg.

[56] p. : ill., facsims., folded maps ; 28 cm.

Iowa State Historical Society

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Iowa State Historical Society

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