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[Diary of William W. Pratz]

Autograph manuscript signed. Diary in pencil. Writes about camp life and the weather. Notes the number of letters he writes and receives in a day. Approximately 112 pages.

GLC03131.11

[History of 157th regiment Pennsylvania volunteers]

Autograph manuscript. Noted as a copy and signed "Thomas E. Carter" on page one. Not really a diary, although first three pages contain information that Richie received the book on 5 September 1864, the day Private Joseph Richie Co. C, 157th...

GLC03131.13

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...

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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 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...

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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 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

1864 Diary

Blank from mid-February through December. Records the weather. Mentions church and bible class in several entries.On Feb. 22nd, he leaves on furlough. He and friend visit the fair when it comes into town.

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1868 Diary

Newspaper clippings inserted throughout. Almost all entries are cross written. Last entry is clear and talks of New Year's Eve celebrations.

GLC03131.16.08

1869 Diary

Records the weather. Notes temperature and time. Newspaper clippings inserted here and there. Most entries are cross written. Mentions church activities in many entries.. On July 13th, he describes meeting with the mayor. He attends various lectures...

GLC03131.16.09

1870 Diary

Records the weather.On April 17th, attends the funeral of a friend. April 28th mentions a parade to celebrate the ratification of the 15th amendment. He mentions taking Johnny to Sunday School. Many blank pages from June through December. Uses back...

GLC03131.16.10

1872 Diary

Front features phases of the moon, a list of principle cities and stamp duties. Entire book blank except for the end where he does some accounting.

GLC03131.16.11

1873 Diary

Front features phases of the moon, a list of principle cities and stamp duties. Writes poetic passages about the abolition of goverments like those in Germany where the war is said to have dug 7 million graves. rest of the book is blank. He uses the...

GLC03131.16.12

[Diary of James M. Campbell, B company 5th regiment, Virginia, infantry]

Diary in pencil except for 9-10 and 25-27 of August 1861. Campbell was in the "Rockbridge Rifles." He lived in Lexington, Virginia. Contains entries for most days from 1 January to 14 April 1861, and from 18 July to the end of the year. Many of the...

GLC03132

[Diary of William Clegg, I company, 2nd Infantry, Louisiana]

Diary of a Confederate Sergeant in Louisiana 2nd Infantry (somewhat inaccurate; see 10 June 1861 entry) which includes detailed entries on the movement of his regiment, and skirmishes with Union forces. Includes a rough sketch of the Battle of...

GLC03133.11

[Diary of T. Otis Baker, B company, 10th regiment, Mississippi, infantry]

Lieutenant T. Otis Baker served in Co. B, 10th Mississippi Infantry, C.S.A. The diary covers 9 October 1862-2 August 1863. The diary includes descriptions of regiment's progress and moves, descriptions of various battles (including Vicksburg...

GLC03134.01

1866 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

Entires take place in Missouri, Lousiana and Pennsylvania. He Carefully notes arrivals and exits. Talks about friends, particularly the ones he dines with. Mentions the weather in many entires. Back of book is used for account entries.

GLC03347.06

1867 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

Most entries take place in Pennsylvania though there are a few in New Castle, Deleware. He was sick on July 20th and took some brandy which didn't help. However he still managed to go to work. "Sent Fulton and party to Sec. 19. Wrote to the...

GLC03347.07

1868 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

Most entires in Pennyslvania, though a few are in Texas. Discusses the details of his job as an engineer. His project notes are listed in several entries. He describes a boat dunking on Sept. 26th.

GLC03347.08

1869 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

Most entries in Pennsylvania. From Arstrong Co. to Vanango Co. to Oil City. Details a disagreement with Capt. B on June 15th. Mainly discusses the daily activities of his job.

GLC03347.09

1870 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entires in Pennsylvania from Oil City to Armstrong Co. to Kittaning. Discusses his daily activities as an engineer. "Working on a map all day. Wrote Wilson a second letter...Work..." September 27th.

GLC03347.10

1871 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entries in Pennsylvania from Kittaning to New Bethleham. Discusses the bridges he works on. Tells the story of a man killed on the job on July 26th. Often describes the weather.

GLC03347.11

1872 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All enties take place in Kittaning or New Bethleham. Back is used for accounting. Writes about his job and family and friends. Writes that he went to a lecture by Mark Twain, on "Roughing It," a description of country life in Nevada on January 12th.

GLC03347.12

1873 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

Most entires take place in Kittaning, Martindale or Parker Pennsylvania. A few are in New Castle, Deleware. Mainly discusses his job and the weather.On December 13th, he talks about the river rising within sight of the great flood of 1865.

GLC03347.13

1875 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entries take place in Deleware and Pennsylvania. Talks mainly about his job with the railroad. But also mentions friends and family. Saw the Treasurer on February 1st. Notes that McClellan Welsh was out of turn.

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1876 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entries take place in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. Talks mainly about his job. Many entries feature the sentence: "In office all day." Mentions different plans for bridges.

GLC03347.16

1877 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entries in Brownsville, Pennsylvania and Riverside, Maryland. Back used for accounting. He describes the weather at the beginning of each entry. There is a great deal of sickness mentioned between himself and others.

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1878 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entries take place in Pennsylvania and Deleware. Back used for accounting.Mentions weather, whther he has received any letters or has written any. The Episcopal church is also mentioned in several entries.

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1879 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entries take place in Kitanning and Bethlehem Pennsylvania. On May 23rd, he tells a story of how they accidentally set the chimney on fire. He tells another anecdote on July 5th in which someone's cat keeps killing the chickens so he poisoned a...

GLC03347.19

1880 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entries take place in Pennsylvania, Deleware and Maryland. Records his small journeys from town to town. We learn he likes to attend philosophical meetings and lectures as well as church. Back used for accounting.

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1881 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entries take place in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Mentions the details of his work frequently. Faithfully records the weather. Back is used for accounting.

GLC03347.21

1882 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entries take place in Virginia and Maryland. Records the weather in each entry. Talks about contracts and different projects connected to his job. Very little information about his personal life.

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1883 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entries take place in Virginia. On April 12th, the clerk of the hotel he was staying in attempted suicide by overdosing on laudanum. He resisted efforts to save him. Back is used for accounting.

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1884 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entries take place in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Discusses business, weather, planting. Written in pencil and purple ink.

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1885 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entries take place in Maryland, Deleware and Pennsylvania. Mentons the death of his Aunt Mary and her funeral on March 3rd. Mentions chores around the house. Talks of collegues and business.

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1886 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entries take place in Pennsylvania, Deleware and Maryland. The weather is recorded in most entries. Sister Lizzie is mentioned in several passages. Back is used for accounting. Writeen in purple ink.

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1887 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entries take place in Pennsylvania, Deleware and Maryland. Back used for accounting. Records the weather. Periodically records the events of his day.

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1888 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All enries take place in Pennsylvania and New York. 2 newspaper clippings included: "Mechanics and Laboring Men" and "A November Reminder" both having to do with taxes. Recors the weather. Accounting in back.

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1889 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

All entries take place in Pennsylvania and Deleware. On August 16th he mentions Hugh McKinney, a candidate for governer. J Duval Rodney died on Sept. 17 and his funeral was held the 29th. Back is used for accounting.

GLC03347.29

[Diary of soldier W. H. Dunham, with drawings]

Diary of W. H. Dunham, a soldier in Company D, 20th Ohio, during the Atlanta campaign. Entries cover period 1 April - 16 September 1864, and document Sherman's March to Atlanta and the Battles of Atlanta and Jonesborough. In the first part of the...

GLC03351

[Diary of John H. Hester]

Autograph manuscript signed by John H. Hester, a soldier in 12th Kentucky cavalry. Diary contains approximately 84 pages written in pencil. Also includes printed calendar pages at the beginning and advertisements at the end. Includes commentary...

GLC03056.01

Diary for 1857

Includes brief accounts of his days as well as some accounting. writes "Nothing New" several times.

GLC02744.379

Diary for 1858

Mainly used as an accounting book but there are also brief descriptions of his days mixed in.

GLC02744.380

Diary for 1859

Mainly used as an account book with a few diary entries

GLC02744.381

Diary for 1862

Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book.

GLC02744.382

Diary for 1863

Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book. Many blank pages.

GLC02744.383

Diary for 1864

Final year. Records troop movements until June 11th when his mother takes over after his death. Provides details of funeral. Rest is blank.

GLC02744.384

[Diary of the 12th Illinois by Major James R. Huginin sent to Governor Richard Yates]

With contemporary manuscript copy of record of the 12th Illinois sent to Governor Richard Yates by Major James R. Huginin.

GLC02746

[Diary of George H. Starr]

Captured at Gettysburg in July of 1863, George H. Starr of company D in the 104th regiment of the New York Infantry made a number of escape attempts from Confederate prisons, before succeeding in October of 1864. Much of the diary is empty, with...

GLC02748.01

1865 Diary of John O'Connell

Begins in Fort Trumbull. Records the weather and daily army business. He visits Elmira in February and then goes to Hart Island where he is in charge of a prison camp. Goes to Springfield, MA in April, followed by Dover, DE.Went to Richmond, VA in...

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