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Tucker, John S. [Diary of John S. Tucker, D company, 5th regiment, Alabama, infantry]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.19.02 Author/Creator: Tucker, John S. Place Written: [various places] Type: Diary Date: 1864-1865 Pagination: 1 v. Order a Copy

Tucker's 1864-1865 autograph manuscript diary signed includes his account of the famous mine explosion at the Seige of Petersburg as well as other daily events. Also mentions the death of General William E. Jones at the Battle of Piedmont.

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