1862-1904

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Header Record

Title: [Collection of David B. Arthur, I company, 20th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .12]

Arthur writes from various locations in Mississippi and Alabama, and comments most frequently on the weather, his correspondents, and army life, including marching orders, guard duty, and erecting houses, and sleeping conditions. Items of note include the September 1864 entries regarding Mobile Bay; November 1864 entries mentioning Lincoln's election; and July 1863 entries discussing sights in and around Vicksburg. 1. Casey, Silas. B: Infantry Tactics, v. 2, School of the Batallion. New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1862. 279 p. + 6 p. 2. Arthur, D.B. AMS: [various places]. Diary. 4…

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1 September 1864 - 14 September 1864

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Diary

Title: Diary [September 1864]

He describes the weather and his daily activities which include being on guard and other work. He talks about the mail he received and any notable news he has learned. He mentions a fight on Sept. 12th very briefly.

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15 September 1864 - 30 September 1864

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Diary

Title: Diary [September 1864]

He records the weather in each entry. A notable entries occurs on Sept. 16th when he describes the death of his friend Delano.

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1 October 1864 - 30 October 1864

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Diary

Title: Diary [October 1864]

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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1 November 1864 - 31 December 1864

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Diary

Title: Diary [Nov.-Dec. 1864]

He records the weather every day and mentions the mail he receives. In early November he talks about the election. In December he mentions Hood and Sherman noting that Hood "was whipped real bad."

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1 July 1865 - 30 September 1865

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Diary

Title: Diary [July-Dec. 1865]

He records the weather every day and mentions the mail he receives.On July 22, he mentions a fellow soldier whose body they were unable to find. He often goes through his day, saying who he had dinner with and any other notable activities.

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7 June 1897-15 October 1902

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Checkbook

Title: Check Book

Records transactions from 1897 -1902. Includes blank checks and balance book.

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9 March 1900 - 2 September 1904

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Checkbook

Title: Check Book

Records transactions from 1900 -1904. Includes check written out M. Arthur for the amount of $500 and another in the amount of $1250. Other checks are blank.

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1900

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Comrades of Co. I, 20th Inft. Wisc. Vols."

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4 June 1863 - 2 September 1863

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Diary

Title: Diary [June 1863 to Sept. 1863.]

He records the weather and describes his daily activities. The most interesting entries take place in July when he describes Vicksburg. He also tells the story of how a group of Rebel prisoners surrenderd.

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