 George D. Forbes Civil War diary
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteGeorge D. Forbes enlisted in the 160th New York Infantry, U.S. Army on August 30, 1862, and mustered out at Savannah, Georgia in 1865. Scope and ContentThe collection consists of a diary of George D. Forbes from January 1-November 12, 1865, detailing events from Summit Point, Camp Babcock and Stevenson's Station, Virginia; and Savannah and Hawkinsville, Georgia. He describes the weather, rumors, orders, positions, and administrative duties. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationGeorge D. Forbes Civil War diary, ms3583, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Finding Aid PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2016. General NotesThis collection has been digitized and is available online as part of America's Turning Point: Documenting the Civil War Experience in Georgia. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms | ||||||||||||||||||