Philip W. Holmes diary

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unittitle

{"value"=>"Philip W. Holmes diary"}

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{"value"=>"1861", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1861"}

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abstract

{"value"=>"Diary of Philip W. Holmes, April 9-30, 1861, kept while a member of the 13th New York Regiment, Co. G. Joined regiment in New York, was stationed in Annapolis and Baltimore on a guard duty. Gives minute details of army and camp life including descriptions of fellow soldiers, food, recreation, daily routine, and attitude of Maryland residents toward them. Some descriptions of Annapolis and Baltimore. Collection includes original volume and transcript made by his daughter"}

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1861

date_inclusive_end

1861

origination

{"value"=>"Holmes, Philip W., 1836-1906", "type"=>"persname"}

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1861

prefercite

{"value"=>"Philip W. Holmes diary, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

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.31 linear feet (2 volumes)

date_start

1861

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1861

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