Milton S. Lytle Civil War era diaries, 1860-1866.

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Milton S. Lytle Civil War era diaries, 1860-1866.

The Milton S. Lytle Civil War era diaries consist of nine manuscript pocket diaries: the first four describe his studies at The Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania (1860-1861), now Pennsylvania State University; the following five recount his experiences as a soldier in the American Civil War.

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United States. Army of the Cumberland

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Clement C. Vallandigham was an Ohio lawyer and politician, who served as a member of the U.S. Congress, 1858-1863. During the Civil War he became the leader of the Peace Democrats, also known as Copperheads, who supported negotiating with the Southern states to end the war. The United States government attempted to ensure that Vallandigham was forced to move outside of the Union. From the description of Letter, 1863. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122368432 ...

Lytle, Milton Scott, 1842-1915

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