Diary, January 7-December 20, 1864.

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Diary, January 7-December 20, 1864.

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Diary covers January 7-December 20, 1864 with several weeks omitted. Details activities of the regiment in the area around Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, Winchester, Virginia, and nearby Maryland. Includes information on weather, ration shortages, skirmishing with Confederates, guard duty, picket duty, scouting, mounted and dismounted cavalry, and troop movements.

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United States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 22nd (1864) Company D.

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Shively, William, ca. 1839- fl. 1880.

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