1864
Thompson, W. S., fl. 1862-1865
Diary
Title: [Civil War pocket diary of W.S. Thompson]
Signed "W.S. Thompson / 1st Asst Engineer / U.S. Navy." Entries for 1864 are much more extensive than for 1862 and 1863. Includes detailed weather and accounts of his "usual duties." Reports his leave of absence and returning to duty on the U.S. ironclad "Atlanta" as first assistant engineer. Memoranda and summary of accounts at back. Wrap-around black leather cover. Selected excerpts: 14 February: "Having a gale from the N.W. Anchored off Fort Monroe…" 22 February: "Salute of 31 guns from flagship Minnesota…" 14 March: "This morning at 3 oclock a sailor fell overboard…1/2 hour before…
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