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James Aker Civil War diary
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: James Aker Civil War diary | |
| Creator: Aker, James | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1864 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms3577 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Corporal James Aker mustered into the Wisconsin 24th Infantry, U.S. Army on August 5, 1862, and mustered out on June 10, 1865.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a diary kept by Corporal James Aker from January 1-December 31, 1864. Aker's diary details marching through Tennessee and battling in Georgia. An excerpt from August 5 entry: "Relieved of picket. Our line made a little demonstration on the Rebs but fell back again. Hard fighting on the right."
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
James Aker Civil War diary, ms3577, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2016.
General Notes
This collection has been digitized and is available online as part of America's Turning Point: Documenting the Civil War Experience in Georgia.