Cassius J. Waite diary, 1864 March 26-September 27

Summary

Creator:

Waite, Cassius J., 1847-

Date:

1864 March 26-September 27

Extent:

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Cassius J. Waite diary, ms 3903, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a Civil War diary written by Cassius J. Waite. It is bound in black leather with a gilt stamped folding flap, dated 1864. Waite records the march under General William T. Sherman from Chattanooga to Atlanta during the spring and summer of 1864.

Biographical / historical:

Cassius J. Waite was a Union Army private of the New York 123rd Regiment, Company K.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Soldiers -- New York (State)
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Atlanta Campaign, 1864.

Names:

United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 123rd (1862-1865). Company H
Waite, Cassius J., 1847-

Preferred citation:

Cassius J. Waite diary, ms 3903, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.