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Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904 Diary [June 1863 to Sept. 1863.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06245.02 Author/Creator: Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 4 June 1863 - 2 September 1863 Pagination: 1 v. : Height: 10.2 cm, Width: 15.5 cm Order a Copy

He records the weather and describes his daily activities. The most interesting entries take place in July when he describes Vicksburg. He also tells the story of how a group of Rebel prisoners surrenderd.

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