Personal Recollections and Civil War Diary, 1864 by Lemuel Abijah Abbott
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"Personal Recollections and Civil War Diary, 1864" by Lemuel Abijah Abbott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This diary captures the experiences of a young officer in the Tenth Vermont Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War, particularly focusing on the year 1864 and part of 1865 until the war's conclusion. The work is significant for its firsthand perspective on the battles, challenges, and everyday life of soldiers during
this tumultuous period, particularly during General U.S. Grant's campaigns. The opening of the diary introduces readers to Abbott's military background and his dedication to his duties as a soldier, detailing the mundane yet meaningful moments of his daily life in the winter quarters near Brandy Station, Virginia. He describes the New Year celebrations, the cold weather, and the interactions with fellow officers and men in his regiment, highlighting the camaraderie and hardships they faced. Abbott's initial entries paint a vivid picture of camp life, revealing his ambitions and determination while foreshadowing the significant battles and personal challenges he will encounter as the war progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Abbott, Lemuel Abijah, 1842-1911 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08034279 |
| Title | Personal Recollections and Civil War Diary, 1864 |
| Credits |
Produced by Julia Neufeld and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | United States. Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 10th (1862-1865) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47332 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 984 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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