John W. Finch diary, 1865.

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John W. Finch diary, 1865.

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Diary, with entries 22 March-30 August 1865, of soldier John W. Finch. The diary begins with the day of mustering, 22 March 1865, and ends 30 August 1865, a few days after he was honorably discharged from the army and returned to Michigan. The diary was updated daily with entries varying in length from a few lines to a page. Finch never saw battle, so the entries consist of descriptions of military life in camps. He included many descriptions of meals, medical treatments for various ailments, and prices. The diary is reversed for the last ten pages and includes financial information.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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