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Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873 1863 Diary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03131.16.05 Author/Creator: Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 1863 Pagination: 1 v. : Height: 10 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

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 the army such as drilling and dress parade in several entries.

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