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John H. Hancock Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-008
Abstract

The collection contains the American Civil War diary of John H. Hancock, of Co. H, 29th Massachusetts Infantry of the Union Army.

Dates: 1862 - 1863

John Harville Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-053
Abstract The collection contains eight handwritten diaries chronicling John Harville's experiences during the Civil War. From August of 1861 to January of 1864 Harville served with the 7th Wisconsin Regiment, Company F. He then transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps for the remainder of his term, ending in July 1864. His diaries include details and stories from camp life, largely around Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD. Suffering from chronic "congestion of the lungs," Harville spent Autumn 1862...
Dates: 1861-1864, 1913, 2010; Majority of material found within ( dates 1861-1864)

James P. Hawkins Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-025
Abstract

The collection includes a bound expense/account notebook of James P. Hawkins, agent of the Southern Express Company, which also contains diary entries from 2 April - 10 April 1865. Also included are a collection of loose pages with Hawkins's diary entries for 11 April - 11 May 1865. Related documents, including special orders, exemption from military service, receipts, Oath of Allegiance, letters (2), envelopes, and a photograph complete the collection.

Dates: 1864 - 1865

John Holliday Diaries and Photographs,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-028
Abstract

The collection consists of two diaries written by John Holliday between May 1864 and July 1865, and five undated photographs (four believed to be of Holliday and one of his wife).

Dates: 1864-1865, undated

Christian Hook Diary,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-030
Abstract

Christian Hook was a Union Corporal in 151st Ohio Infantry (National Guard) during the Civil War. The collection contains his diary of May to August 1864, including entries on camp life and a near-court martial, as well as a reunion flyer for the regiment from 1925.

Dates: 1864, 1925

Benjamin Huddle Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1985-015
Abstract

The Benjamin Huddle Diary collection consists of a photocopy and transcript of the diary, which describes his experience in the war. The transcript was produced by Randal Huddle of Rural Retreat, VA.

Dates: 1861 - 1865

Anne Hulme Diary,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-048
Abstract

The collection contains the diary of Anne Hulme, whose entries talk about school and home life, her courtship and marriage, gender relations, and family. The entries, though scattered, range from December 25, 1836 until June 10, 1850.

Dates: 1838 - 1850

Joel H. Jenks Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-062
Abstract

This collection contains the Civil War diary of Joel H. Jenks, 78th Illinois Infantry, spanning 1865. Entries discuss the weather, food, and daily activities in the camp and hospital ward.

Dates: 1865

B. H. Johnson Journal

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-093
Abstract

The collection contains the journal of a Methodist circuit riding minister of eastern Virginia during the American Civil War. Salient topics include: the effects of war, typhoid outbreaks, and religious practices in eastern Virginia.

Dates: 1863 - 1864

P. Johnston Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-012
Abstract

Diary maintained by P. Johnston (possibly Peyton Johnston), agent for the Virginia State Agricultural Society, with entries describing his travels throughout Virginia on behalf of the VSAS in 1874.

Dates: 1874

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