Diaries of Harmon L. Salisbury [manuscript] 1862 Dec.-1863 Dec., 1864, and 1865 Jan.-1867 April.

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Diaries of Harmon L. Salisbury [manuscript] 1862 Dec.-1863 Dec., 1864, and 1865 Jan.-1867 April.

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Diaries describing his service with the Army of the Potomac, with list of letters written and expenses.

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Salisbury, Harmon L.

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The Army of the Potomac was created after the defeat of Union forces at the First Battle of Bull Run. Its objective was to defend Washington, D.C. by protecting the Potomac River entry into the city. The Army of the Potomac participated in the Peninsula Campaign, the Seven Days' Battles, Antietam, Gettysburg and Appomatox. Its commanders (in order of service) were McClellan, Halleck, Burnside, Hooker, Meade, and Grant. From the description of General orders, ...