James Aker Civil War diary, 1864

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Summary

Creator:
Aker, James
Date:
1864
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

James Aker Civil War diary, ms3577, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

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."

Biographical / historical:

Corporal James Aker mustered into the Wisconsin 24th Infantry, U.S. Army on August 5, 1862, and mustered out on June 10, 1865.

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Preferred citation:

James Aker Civil War diary, ms3577, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.