Diary, 1865.

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Diary, 1865.

Pocket diary kept by Van Duyn (Princeton Class of 1862) from Jan. - Aug. 1865 during his position as Assistant Surgeon, U.S. Vols.; mentions President Lincoln's funeral. Housed together with buttons, a belt buckle from his Civil War uniform, and a Civil War pass dated May 15, 1865.

3 items, 9 letters ; 15 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7777183

Princeton University Library

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