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Stephen R. Kelsey Diary and Notes

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-029
Abstract

Diary maintained by Stephen R. Kelsey between January and May, 1865, while in New York and Virginia with Battery I, 5th U. S. Artillery, during the American Civil War, with entries discussing the occupation of Petersburg, Virginia, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the capture of Jefferson Davis. Accompanied by a typescript biographical essay by Ernest Flint Kelsey, Stephen Kelsey's nephew, commenting on his uncle's military service.

Dates: 1865, 1920

Koontz Family Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1984-172
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence from three Confederate soldiers--brothers George and Milton Koontz and their cousin George Miller--as well as official documents, two diaries of Milton S. Koontz, George Koontz's copybook, Milton Koontz's sketchbook, a stationery box, and a pencil drawing. Materials dates from 1861 to 1865.

Dates: 1861 - 1865

William J. Lacey Diary,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-115
Abstract

The collection consists of the diary of William J. Lacey, a private with Company C, 11th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry. Entries in the diary are scattered and range from simple notes about the weather and letter writing to Lacey's experiences at First Manassas/Battle of Bull Run, and most date from 1861.

Dates: 1861 - 1863

William A. Leonard Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-106
Abstract The collection includes William A. Leonard's letters home from February-July 1865, as well as his diary from August 1864-April 1865. Leonard served as an ambulance driver in and around the siege at Petersburg, which is the focus of his short diary entries. His early letters focus on war news and rumors, daily life, and news from home. Post-surrender letters emphasize Leonard's experiences while stationed around Washington, DC, daily life (including the growing frustrations of soldiers...
Dates: 1864 - 1865

Daniel A. Lowber Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-015
Abstract

The collection consists of a Civil War diary of Captain Daniel A. Lowber, Company A, 37th Wisconsin Infantry, which served in the siege of Petersburg, Virginia.

Dates: 1864

Thomas W. Manchester Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2019-031
Abstract

The Thomas W. Manchester Diary consists of a single Civil War diary kept by Manchester between March-December 1863. His entries detail weather and daily events, including picketing and marches.

Dates: 1863

Alfred L. Mantor Diary,

 File
Identifier: Ms-2013-074
Abstract

The collection contains the Civil War diary of Alfred Mantor, a corporal (and later sergeant) with "C" Company of the 27th Massachusetts Infantry. Mantor's diary covers January through April of 1864, shortly before he was killed in action in May. Entries focus on his regiment's activities, as well as his personal experiences teaching Sunday school in the Norfolk, Virginia, area.

Dates: 1864 - 1864

George H. Marshall Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-001
Abstract

The collection contains the American Civil War diary of George H. Marshall, a soldier in Company K, 3rdth Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery.

Dates: 1864 - 1865

Ebenezer E. Mason Diary,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-063
Abstract

The collection includes the diary of Ebenezer E. Mason, a magistrate and delegate, that covers his experiences from January through August 1864 as well as a few entries in February 1865.

Dates: 1864 - 1865

John R. Maybury Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-044
Abstract

The collection inlcudes the American Civil War diary of Corporal John R. Maybury of Company L, 10th New York Cavalry, describing winter camp activities and routines, as well as skirmishes and battles with the enemy in northern and eastern Virginia.

Dates: 1864

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Barnett, William W., 1840-1876 (8th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (37th Volunteers)) 1
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