Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904 [Collection of David B. Arthur, I company, 20th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .12]

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Arthur writes from various locations in Mississippi and Alabama, and comments most frequently on the weather, his correspondents, and army life, including marching orders, guard duty, and erecting houses, and sleeping conditions. Items of note include the September 1864 entries regarding Mobile Bay; November 1864 entries mentioning Lincoln's election; and July 1863 entries discussing sights in and around Vicksburg.

1. Casey, Silas. B: Infantry Tactics, v. 2, School of the Batallion. New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1862. 279 p. + 6 p.
2. Arthur, D.B. AMS: [various places]. Diary. 4 June- 2 September 1863. ca. 97 pages.
3. Arthur, D.B. AM: [various places]. Diary. 1-14 September 1864. 14 p.
4. Arthur, D.B. AM: [various places]. Diary. 15-30 September 1864. 16 p.
5. Arthur, D.B. AMS: [various places]. Diary. 1-31 October 1864. 32 p.
6. Arthur, D.B. AMS: [various places]. Diary. 1 November-31 December 1864. 62 p.
7. Arthur, D.B. AM: [various places]. Diary. 1 July-30 September 1865. 95 p.
8. Arthur, D.B. ADS: Portland, Or. Checkbook. 7 June 1897-15 October 1902. 1 volume with check register and blank checks.
9. Arthur, D.B. ADS: Portland, Or. Checkbook. 9 March 1900-2 September 1904. 1 volume with check register, blank checks, and two cashed checks laid in.
10.-11. Two idential calling cards of Mrs. D.B. Arthur, [n.d.]
12. Arthur, D.B. ALS: Lancaster, Wis., to "Comrades of Co. I, 20th Inft. Wisc. Vols." [n.d.] 2 p. re: regrets to fellow soldiers at not attending reunion.

GLC#
GLC06245
Type
Header Record
Date
1862-1904
Author/Creator
Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904
Title
[Collection of David B. Arthur, I company, 20th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .12]
Place Written
Various Places
Pagination
12 items
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Civil War
Military History
Union Forces
Soldier's Diary
Soldier's Letter
Union Soldier's Letter
Infantry
Military Camp

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Collection Item
Book

Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise, And Manoevres of the Soldier...

1862

Casey, Silas, 1807-1882

An instruction book focusing on infantry tactics. Features School of the Battalion parts I-V. Provides detailed descriptions of movements and exercises. Features illustrations.

GLC06245.01
Collection Item
Diary

Diary [June 1863 to Sept. 1863.]

4 June 1863 - 2 September 1863

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

He records the weather and describes his daily activities. The most interesting entries take place in July when he describes Vicksburg. He also tells the story of how a group of Rebel prisoners surrenderd.

GLC06245.02
Collection Item
Diary

Diary [September 1864]

1 September 1864 - 14 September 1864

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

He describes the weather and his daily activities which include being on guard and other work. He talks about the mail he received and any notable news he has learned. He mentions a fight on Sept. 12th very briefly.

GLC06245.03
Collection Item
Diary

Diary [September 1864]

15 September 1864 - 30 September 1864

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

He records the weather in each entry. A notable entries occurs on Sept. 16th when he describes the death of his friend Delano.

GLC06245.04
Collection Item
Diary

Diary [October 1864]

1 October 1864 - 30 October 1864

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

He records the weather in each entry. He spends a great deal of time on the weather in this one. He talks about the mail he received and activities like going on picket and listening to a sermon.

GLC06245.05
Collection Item
Diary

Diary [Nov.-Dec. 1864]

November 1, 1864 - December 31, 1864

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

He records the weather every day and mentions the mail he receives. In early November he talks about the election. In December he mentions Hood and Sherman noting that Hood "was whipped real bad."

GLC06245.06
Collection Item
Diary

Diary [July-Dec. 1865]

1 July 1865 - 30 September 1865

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

He records the weather every day and mentions the mail he receives.On July 22, he mentions a fellow soldier whose body they were unable to find. He often goes through his day, saying who he had dinner with and any other notable activities.

GLC06245.07
Collection Item
Checkbook

Check Book

7 June 1897-15 October 1902

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Records transactions from 1897 -1902. Includes blank checks and balance book.

GLC06245.08
Collection Item
Checkbook

Check Book

9 March 1900 - 2 September 1904

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Records transactions from 1900 -1904. Includes check written out M. Arthur for the amount of $500 and another in the amount of $1250. Other checks are blank.

GLC06245.09
Collection Item
Ephemera

Calling Card for Mrs. D.B Arthur

1900

GLC06245.10
Collection Item
Ephemera

Calling Card for Mrs. D.B Arthur

1900

GLC06245.11
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to "Comrades of Co. I, 20th Inft. Wisc. Vols."

1900

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

GLC06245.12