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Gove, C.H., fl. 1863 [Diary from private in 3rd New Hampshire Volunteers]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06381 Author/Creator: Gove, C.H., fl. 1863 Place Written: Various Places Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 3 April 1863 - 24 September 1863 Pagination: 24 p. : Order a Copy

Gove enlisted as a musician 20 Aug 1861. He served in Company E. He was mustered out 20 July 1865. Diary includes siege of Charleston, South Carolina, and capture of Fort Wagner. With ownership stamp at the end of the diary "C. H Gove, Co. E 3d NHV." Rebound in modern cloth.

Gove, C.H., fl. 1863

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