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James B. David Diary

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2141
Abstract

This collection houses the diary of Private James B. David of the 89th Illinois Infantry Regiment. The diary documents entire year of 1864, but it only has a few references for the months of November and December. The first pages of the diary list the addresses of some of the soldiers who served with David.

Dates: 1864

Joseph Boyd Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2166
Abstract

The Boyd Letters contains six letters written by Joseph E. Boyd of the 115th Illinois Volunteer Infantry between September 1862 and January 1864. These letters describe Union military camp conditions, the environment of Tennessee, Union soldiers' viewpoints regarding the war and Confederates, battles and military operations in Middle and East Tennessee, and the family concerns of Union soldiers.

Dates: 1862 September 14-1864 January 28

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  • Subject: Tennessee -- History. X
  • Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. X
  • Subject: Illinois -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories. X

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