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Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904 Diary [October 1864]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06245.05 Author/Creator: Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 1 October 1864 - 30 October 1864 Pagination: 30 p. : Height: 11 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

He records the weather in each entry. He spends a great deal of time on the weather in this one. He talks about the mail he received and activities like going on picket and listening to a sermon.

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