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Wales, Joseph T., fl. 1864-1865 Confederate diary 14th TX Cav. re: battle of Franklin, Hood's defeat

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02258 Author/Creator: Wales, Joseph T., fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 1864-1865 Pagination: 120 p. : Height: 19 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Wales served in the 14th Texas Cavalry and kept the diary until 4/6/1865. Used by an Union soldier F.M. Ballard after Wales' capture.

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