Thomas, Benjamin F., 1831-1918 [Diary of Benjamin F. Thomas]

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GLC#
GLC01016.01-View header record
Type
Journals & Diaries
Date
9 October 1864 - 21 May 1865
Author/Creator
Thomas, Benjamin F., 1831-1918
Title
[Diary of Benjamin F. Thomas]
Place Written
Various Places
Pagination
73 p. : Height: 15 cm, Width: 9 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Book intended for use as diary for 1864. Earliest entry near back of book for November 1864, then returns to front of book for start of 1865. Last entry is two weeks before Thomas is mustered out. No entries from 27 March 1865 through 9 April 1865. Entries detail troop movement, battles, observations, as well as personal affairs. Discusses Sherman in Carolina and Georgia, Joseph Johnston's surrender, Lincoln's assassination, and operations after Appomattox. Written in pencil. Book was printed by "A. Liebenroth & Von Auw." Black binding. End of diary contains Thomas' financial accounts.

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