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The Gilder Lehrman Collection

Diary and Photograph of Benjamin F. Thomas [Decimalized .01-.02]

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GLC#
GLC01016
Type
Header Record
Date
1865
Title
Diary and Photograph of Benjamin F. Thomas [Decimalized .01-.02]
Place Written
Various Places
Pagination
2 items
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Thomas, Benjamin F., 1831-1918
Civil War
Military History
Soldier's Diary
Union Forces
Union General
Sherman's March to the Sea
Appomattox
Surrender
President
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GLC01016.01
Collection Item
Diary

[Diary of Benjamin F. Thomas]

October 9, 1864 - May 21, 1865

Thomas, Benjamin F., 1831-1918

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...

GLC01016.01

GLC01016.02
Collection Item
Photograph

[Photograph of Benjamin F. Johnson]

1861-1865

Photograph showing Benjamin F. Thomas as an old man. Housed with diary GLC01016.01.

GLC01016.02

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