Israel Putnam diary (photocopy), 1864-1865

Summary

Creator:

Putnam, Israel

Date:

1864-1865

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 diary)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Israel Putnam diary (photocopy), ms 1753. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a transcription of a diary (photocopy) kept by Israel Putnam while imprisoned in Fort Lafayette, New York Harbor. Diary entries describe day to day activities.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Prisoners -- Diaries.

Terms of access:

No photocopying.

Preferred citation:

Israel Putnam diary (photocopy), ms 1753. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.