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Waltz, Henry J., 1832-1910 [Collection of Henry J. Waltz, Company I, 93rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.13 Author/Creator: Waltz, Henry J., 1832-1910 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: December 21, 1863-August 23, 1864 Pagination: 1 v. : document Order a Copy

Autograph manuscript signed by Waltz, a Lieutenant in I Company of the 93rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was mustered from service in 1864. Diary entries include Battles of Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Ana, and Cold Harbor. Includes separate manuscript concerning the Battle of Petersburg in Size 1.

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