CIVIL WAR UNION SOLDIER'S DIARY DOCUMENTING THE SINKING OF THE IRONCLAD CSS RICHMOND.
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Winning Bid:
$837.21
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
4x6-1/8" leatherbound "Diary 1865" as noted by gilt design on cover flap. Diary was printed w/three dated entries per page and was neatly filled out in pencil by James H. Morris, of the 10th Regiment New York, who likely served on Gen. Edward Ferrero's staff as he is mentioned several times. Diary entries were made Jan. 19 to April 3, 1865. Diary mentions field conditions, supplies, ledger entries as well as duties and some action seen by regiment. Of note, one page notes "We Had One Poor Fellow Shot Through The Head." Entry dated Jan. 24 notes the destruction of the ironclad CSS Richmond, which, seeking to interdict the flow of Union supplies to Petersburg, VA, was joined by ironclads CSS Fredericksburg and Virginia II before being defeated by Union batteries and warships. Entry dated July 31 has note about flowers from Peggy and includes actual pressed flower, which has stained pages. Diary cover shows expected wear from both use during wartime and age, w/spine and edges showing rubs w/natural leather beneath. Extensive calculations in pencil inside front/back covers appear to be ledger calculations, but not overly clear. Pages remains clean for the most part. Fine overall w/VF pages. Wonderful Civil War content offering insight into the mind and service of a Union soldier.
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