1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker

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1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker

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Title: 1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker

Collection Number: MS 70-99

Scope and Content: 1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo Barker. In this diary, Barker discusses daily life while stationed around Corinth Mississippi. In the diary he describes witnessing a deserter execution, bringing in Confederate prisoners, battle experiences, and general life at the camp.

Language: English

Type of Resource: Type

Genre: Diary

Digital Origin: Reformatted Digital

Subject: American Civil War

Subject: Western Sharpshooters

Subject: 66th Illinois Infantry

Subject: Sixty-sixth Illinois Infantry

Subject: regimental history

Subject: Confederate Prisoners of War

Subject: deserters

Subject Name: Barker, Lorenzo A.

Inclusive Dates: December 17, 1862 through December 17, 1863

Location of Originals: Archives of Michigan

Use Restrictions: Please contact the Archives of Michigan for permission to publish.

Access Restrictions: To preserve the original items, this collection is only available online.

Notes

Biography or Historical Note: Barker, Lorenzo A. (Veteran), Battle Creek. Enlisted in company D, Western Sharpshooters, Sept. 27, 1861, at Battle Creek, for 3 years, age 22. Mustered Nov. 9, 1861. Re-enlisted Dec. 23, 1863, at Pulaski, Tenn. Mustered Dec. 24, 1863. Promoted Sergeant. Wounded near Rome Cross Roads, Ga., May 16, 1864. Mustered out at Louisville, Ky., July 7, 1865.

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