Class Year
2007
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Description
This collection contains the diary of John B. Young from October 30, 1864 to May 20, 1865, mainly commenting on the day to day happenings in his regiment during the winter picket post and guard duty. Entries include daily comments on the weather and the pace of work. Some entries include mention of men captured by rebels, rebel deserters/prisoners, and the progress and frustrations of building the stockades with some comments regarding the African Americans who worked with the timber train.
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Publication Date
September 2006
Keywords
Civil War, Civil War Diary, Union Army, 204th Pennsylvania Infantry, 5th Heavy Artillery, Camp Reynolds, Civil War Camp Life
Disciplines
History | Military History | United States History
Copyright Note
This finding aid appears in Gettysburg College's institutional repository by permission of the copyright owner for personal use, not for redistribution.
Recommended Citation
Sanderson, Amy, "MS-078: John B. Young, Company H, Pennsylvania 5th Heavy Artillery Regiment." (September 2006). Special Collections and College Archives Finding Aids. Special Collection and College Archives, Musselman Library, Gettysburg College.
Document Type
Finding Aid