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Arthur, D. B. (fl. 1862-1904) Diary [October 1864]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06245.05 Author/Creator: Arthur, D. B. (fl. 1862-1904) Place Written: [various places] Type: Diary Date: 1 October 1864 - 30 October 1864 Pagination: 30 p. ; 11 x 17 cm. Order a Copy

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.

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