Diary, August 10, 1862-October 30, 1863.

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Diary, August 10, 1862-October 30, 1863.

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Beginning with his enlistment, part diary, part recollection some months after the fact, with some gaps in the account. Describes travels by railroad, boat, and foot as a soldier, as well as camp life, the Battle of Chickamauga, and some maneuvers around Chattanooga. Diary ends October 30, 1863. Includes annotated transcription by Martin's great granddaughter.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Martin, James M., 1833-1914.

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Martin, a Macon County, Illinois farmer, enlisted as a private in Company E, 115th Illinois Infantry on August 10, 1862, was mustered in at Camp Butler on September 13, 1862, and mustered out as a sergeant on June 11, 1865. From the description of Diary, August 10, 1862-October 30, 1863. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 69399863 ...

United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 115th (1862-1863) Company E.

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