Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897 Diary entry?
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02745.004 Author/Creator: Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 20 April 1861 Pagination: 3 p. ; 21.5 x 32.5 cm. Order a Copy
He begins with when he first enlisted as a private in 1861. He mentions meeting the president who calls them the best equipped regiment. He talks about joining the Knoxville Expedition. There was a skirmish at Conrad's Ferry lasting two days. Eventually they end up in Charleston where they are mustered out. On Aug. 10th, 1861 he is appointed Colonel.
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