Object Type: Folder
In Folder: Manuscript Collections
1863 Civil War Diary of Cornelius Byington. In the diary, he describes the status of his regiment, the siege of Vicksburg, and burning railroads and homes (July 18, 1863).
Vicksburg (Miss.)
Newspaper clipping describing action at Knoxville, Tenn. The article mentions Cornelius Byington being captured and having his leg amputated. He died shortly after these events.
Knoxville (Tenn.)
Description of service by D.B.H. He tells of Cornelius Byington's service in the 2nd Michigan Infantry.
