Object Type: Folder
In Folder: Manuscript Collections
1861-1863 Diary transcript of James W. Hoffman. In this diary, he discusses joining his regiment, riding on the railroad, soldier life, picket duty, dress parades, illnesses, riding a steamboat, his horse, skirmishes, visiting locals, African Americans, the Battle of Iuka, Confederate prisoners of war, sutlers, the Battle of Corinth, the weather, having a boil, and finances.
Discharge certificate of James Hoffman dated February 12, 1866.
Discharge certificate of James W. Hoffman dated January 18, 1864. He was discharged to reenlist as a veteran.