Hess, Luther M., fl. 1862-1864 [Diary of Luther Martin Hess]

Online access and copy requests are not available for this item. You may request to be notified of when this becomes available digitally.

Notify me when this becomes available

GLC#
GLC09353
Type
Journals & Diaries
Date
1862-1864
Author/Creator
Hess, Luther M., fl. 1862-1864
Title
[Diary of Luther Martin Hess]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
170 p. : Height: 19.6 cm, Width: 12.2 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Diary of soldier in 93rd Illinois Infantry, Co. G. Took part in Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Atlanta campaigns, and Sherman's "March to the Sea." Vivid writing throughout, some daily, some retrospectively. Confronted with the prospect of death during the Vicksburg campaign, Hess writes, "I trust in God that he will not permit me to be slain by the enemy which is now before us, my daily prayer is for Gods power to be with me." Also includes 3 coll. pages.

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources