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Moseley, Josiah, 1862-1864 [Diary of Josiah Moseley]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.18 Author/Creator: Moseley, Josiah, 1862-1864 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 1862-1864 Pagination: 1 v. : Order a Copy

Autograph manuscript. Moseley served in K company of the 6th regiment, Virginia infantry, in the Confederate Army. Describes the Battles of White Oak Swamp, Brandy Creek Station and Gettysburg, Malvern Hill, Second Manassas, and Chancellorsville.

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