Object Type: Folder
In Folder: Manuscript Collections
Diary of George Benton Arnold dated 1863. In this diary, he describes the movements of his regiment, chores, finances, deserters (March 28), religion, books, the weather, a slave auction (May 4), burning railroad stations and cotton (July 18), The Battle of Fredericksburg (November 16-19), African Americans (November 17), and skirmishes.
Promotion Certificate of George B. Arnold dated June 2, 1864. Promoted to Corporal. Signed June 4, 1864.
Diary of George Benton Arnold dated 1864. In this diary, he discusses the status of his regiment, deserters (January 25, February 29, March 1), African Americans (April 8, July 25), skirmishes, Battle of the Wilderness (May 5-7), Battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse (May 8-21), Battle of Totopotomoy Creek (May 29-31), Battle of Cold Harbor (June 1-12), Siege of Petersburg, Battle of the Crater (July 30), Battle of Globe Tavern (August 18-21), Battle of Peebles Farm (September 30-October 2), and the Battle of Hatcher's Run (October 27-28).
Petersburg (Va.)
Letter from George Benton Arnold to his sister dated November 7, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, dysentery, rheumatoid arthritis, the hospital, food, finances, the weather, and deaths.
Knoxville (Tenn.)
Certificate of Service for George Benton Arnold dated January 23, 1904.
Promotion Certificate of George B. Arnold dated June 6, 1864. Promoted to Sergeant. Signed February 14, 1864.
Certification of the service of George Benton Arnold dated March 26, 1912. Signed by Roy C. Vandercook, Michigan Adjutant General.
Application of Officer for Correction of Muster for George Benton Arnold dated January 24, 1899.
Governor's Promotion for George B. Arnold dated May 17, 1865. He was promoted to Second Lieutenant. Signed by Henry Crapo May 17, 1865.
Promotion Certificate of George B. Arnold dated February 4, 1865. Promoted to sergeant major. Signed February 14, 1865.
Discharge Certificate of George Benton Arnold dated May 13, 1865.
Promotion Certificate of George B. Arnold dated November 1, 1864. He was promoted to First Sergeant. Signed December 10, 1864.
Diary of George Benton Arnold dated 1865. In this diary, he describes the weather, skirmishes, Battle of Fort Steadman (March 25), the Capture of Petersburg (April 2), the capture of General Lee, the assassination of President Lincoln, and his discharge.
Governor's Promotion for George B. Arnold dated March 11, 1865. He was promoted to First Lieutenant. Signed by Henry Crapo June 8, 1865.
