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The journal of my soldier life 1862 Aug. 30-1864 Nov. 25

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Open book James B. McCreary, the journal of my soldier life 1862 Aug. 30-1864 Nov. 25

Title The journal of my soldier life 1862 Aug. 30-1864 Nov. 25

Creator McCreary, James B. (James Bennett), 1838-1918

Date 1862-1864

Place Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, South Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee, United States

Language English

Subjects Confederate States of America, Prisoners of war, Soldiers

Summary Diary kept by James B. McCreary documenting his service with his Kentucky regiment of Confederate cavalry and his experiences as a prisoner of war. McCreary discusses sympathy for the Confederate cause, recruiting activities, scouting and patrols, bushwhackers and Yankees, life on the march (including the hospitality of Southern sympathizers), skirmishes and battles (Hartsville, Elizabethtown, etc.), and the destruction of bridges, rails, etc., along the route of the raid into Indiana and Ohio. He also describes his life as a prisoner at the 9th Street Prison in Cincinnati, the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus, a tent camp on Morris Island in Charleston Harbor, Fort Pulaski, Ga., and in transit via steamer and schooner. Of particular interest are McCreary's comments about Morgan's escape from the Ohio Penitentiary; prison routine, accomodations, and diet; exposure to fire during the bombardment of Charleston Harbor; and the Negro regiment guarding the prisoners at Morris Island. Also two newspaper clippings (one regarding McCreary's later political career) and a handwritten roster of the members of a cavalry company.

Biographical/Historical Note Major and lieutenant colonel of the 11th Kentucky Cavalry (C.S.A.), Kentucky governor, and U.S. congressman and senator.

Extent 1 v. (91 p.) ; 17 cm + enclosures (2 clippings and 1 roster)

Format Diaries, Manuscripts, Personal narratives, Confederate, Sources

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Call Number Midwest MS 260

BibID 991738768805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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IIIF Resource Type Canvas

Size 2881px × 4109px 67.77 MB

Filename 991738768805867_midwest_ms_0260_000001.tif

Unique Identifier NL12X4TJ

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