Pratz, William (fl. 1864-1865) [Diary of William W. Pratz]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03131.11 Author/Creator: Pratz, William (fl. 1864-1865) Place Written: [various places] Type: Diary Date: 1864-1865 Pagination: 1 diary Order a Copy
Autograph manuscript signed. Diary in pencil. Writes about camp life and the weather. Notes the number of letters he writes and receives in a day. Approximately 112 pages.
Enlisted in the Union Army on 29 February 1864 as a Private. On 28 April 1864 he mustered into "I" Co. Illinois 77th Infantry. He was transferred out on 7 July 1865. On 7 July 1865 he transferred into Illinois 130th Infantry. He was mustered out on 25 August 1865.
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