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W. D. Latimer diary, 1865 May 6-July 4

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Title W. D. Latimer diary, 1865 May 6-July 4

Creator Latimer, W. D

Date 1865-1865

Language English

Place Iowa, United States, Montgomery (Ala.), Selma (Ala.), Alabama, Iowa--Fayette County

Subjects Soldiers

Summary Diary of W.D. Latimer, of Fayette County, Iowa, containing a daily account of his activities as a Union soldier in Alabama, between May 6 and July 4, 1865. Latimer begins his diary on May 6th while camped in Montgomery, and continues his entries in Selma, after his brigade is transferred downriver on May 10th aboard the boat "Tarasen" [?]. That same day, Latimer records the news of Alabama's surrender to the Union, and the surrender of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, with that of Gen. E. Kirby Smith expected imminently. Latimer is faithful to note the time and weather in each entry, the daily drills, picket duty, roll-call, and reveille; what the soldiers eat for dinner, such as corncakes and molasses; and how they amuse themselves. He also includes the names of correspondents back home from whom he receives letters, such as Mary L. Spears, Mamie Johnston, Miss M.L. Patterson, and Miss E.O. Leech, and descriptions of burials of fellow soldiers, such as those from the 35th Iowa Infantry and the 25th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. In his last entry on July 4th, Latimer is happy that the anniversary of the United States can be celebrated in peace, and concludes with thoughts on the future of the country, and the Negro vote.

Extent [36] leaves, bound + 1 folded sheet ([4] p.) ; 22 cm or smaller.

Format Diaries, Personal narratives, Sources, Manuscripts

Archival Collection Title Midwest Manuscript Collection

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Call Number Midwest MS 262

BibID 991810558805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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IIIF Resource Type Manifest

Filename 991810558805867_midwst_ms_0262

Unique Identifier NL1301GM

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