Thomas, Benjamin F., 1831-1918 [Diary of Benjamin F. Thomas]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01016.01 Author/Creator: Thomas, Benjamin F., 1831-1918 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 9 October 1864 - 21 May 1865 Pagination: 73 p. ; 15 x 9 cm. Order a Copy
Book intended for use as diary for 1864. Earliest entry near back of book for November 1864, then returns to front of book for start of 1865. Last entry is two weeks before Thomas is mustered out. No entries from 27 March 1865 through 9 April 1865. Entries detail troop movement, battles, observations, as well as personal affairs. Discusses Sherman in Carolina and Georgia, Joseph Johnston's surrender, Lincoln's assassination, and operations after Appomattox. Written in pencil. Book was printed by "A. Liebenroth & Von Auw." Black binding. End of diary contains Thomas' financial accounts.
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