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Wilber, Eseck G., fl. 1862-1864 [Collection of Eseck G. Wilber] [Decimalized .01- .05]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.15 Author/Creator: Wilber, Eseck G., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1863-1864 Pagination: 5 items Order a Copy

Consists of one signed diary (136 pages) and 4 photographs. Wilber served in the 120th New York Volunteer infantry and fought at Gettysburg (which he describes). Diary was kept irregularly but mentions his capture, Libby Prison, Richmond, and Andersonville. Wilber died at Andersonville 15 September 1864. Includes 4 faded photos (cartes de visite) of an older man, an older woman, a young girl, and a young boy. Photos were taken by H. B. Aldrich of Catskill, New York.

Wilber, Eseck G., fl. 1862-1864

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