March 1863 - July 1863

Wilber, Eseck G. (fl. 1862-1864)

Diary

Title: Diary of Eseck G. Wilber

Entries are pretty regular from March 1863 to July of that same year. He mainly records the daily weather. but does mention being a prisoner and some of activities there.

GLC00653.15.1

1862

Diary

Title: [Diary]

Small daily diary. Diary entries with almanac pages at the beginning and cash account pages at the end. He describes the weather in most entries and gives tidbits about the progress of the war. He mentions captures and the taking of prisoners. Sometimes troop movements and fellow soldiers are mentioned. Many entries end with the statement: "No particular news." He tells of the orders he receives in several entries. He mentions McClellan a few times. The last entry, dated December 31st, 1862 says he "leaves with regrets," after he is ordered to leave Sharpesburg and go to Washington.

GLC06738.09

1863

Wells, Hiram C. (fl. 1825-1900)

Diary

Title: Pocket Diary for 1863

One diary for the year 1863 by Hiram C. Wells. The diary gives a good view of life in the cavalry with skirmishes, scouts, etc. Well's regiment took part in the siege of Knoxville. Wells was later captured, imprisoned at Andersonville, and on the Sultana when it exploded.

GLC03131.15.01