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Civil War

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Use this heading for collections related to the American Civil War, including materials created after 1865 that have significant Civil War content. Also use the LCSH heading: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Diary, Benjamin M. Peck, 1864 (Ms2015-003)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2015-003_PeckBenjamin_Diary1_1864

Diary, Benjamin M. Peck, 1865 (Ms2015-003)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2015-003_PeckBenjamin_Diary2_1865

Benjamin M. Peck Diaries,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-003
Abstract

The collection includes two Civil War diaries of Captain Benjamin M. Peck of the 141st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry and later, the 1st U. S. Sharp Shooters. The diaries span 1864 and 1865, and document Peck's experiences traveling from Pennsylvania, his service (which took him to major battles in Virginia), and his eventual return home to Towanda, PA.

Dates: 1864 - 1865