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1858-1861
Beach, Elias William (1841-1921)
[Diary 1858-1861]
Contains various personal content. Covers 1858 and 1861, but skips most of the time in between.
GLC00919.23.01
9 August 1862- 14 May 1863
Whistler, Simon Mower
[Diary of Simon Mower Whistler]
GLC08362.04
24 June 1864- 17 December 1864
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5 April 1865- 5 October 1865
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1882-1886 circa
[Medical Journal of Simon Mower Whistler]
GLC08362.03
1859
Kiger, James S. (fl. 1859-1873)
1859 Diary
Faithfully records the weather each and every day. On May 31st, someone named John steals $150 from another man. June 8th, Thompson's sister got married. Went to a democratic meeting in October and nominated a clerk. November 11th, attended a large...
GLC03131.16.01
1860
1860 Diary
Records the weather. Mentions church every Sunday. Church is a running theme throughout this diary. Often attends sermons. Also goes to what he vaguely refers to as business meetings.
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1861
1861 Diary
Records the weather. On March 12th, he mentions the city elections. April 24th, acknowledges how sad it is that so many young men are going to war and he hopes they return safely. Mentions church and bible class frequently. On July 22nd, he notes bad...
GLC03131.16.03
1862
1862 Diary
Records the weather. On May 31st, he talks about the battle of Hanover Court. On July 5th, he talks about the news from McClellan's army. On September 5th, they are preparing to be mustered. Septemberr 7th has them about to leave their current...
GLC03131.16.04
1863
1863 Diary
Many blank pages until May. Records the weather. On August 8th and 9th, he spends time with a Miss Kittinger and a Miss Haversticks. He sees them several times and even gives one of them is picture. Later a fire breaks out. Describes daily life in...
GLC03131.16.05
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