Robert R. Holmes diary, 1864
- Title:
- Robert R. Holmes diary, 1864
- Creator:
- Holmes, Robert R., 1829-1864
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 2011.094
- Object ID:
- 2011.094
- Date:
- 1864
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 diary ; 4.5" x 3.25"
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Diary of Robert R. Holmes, a Civil War solider in the 3rd New Hampshire Regiment from Carroll, NH, during 1864. The pocket diary includes short entries on the weather, his health, troop movement, battles, and information on his injury. Holmes was part of the Bermuda Hundred Campaign and suffered a lower leg injury at the battle at Drewry's Bluff, resulting in an amputation. He died at the General Hospital at Point Lookout, MD, on May 29, 1864. Also included is a copy of a letter dated January 27, 1864 from Holmes at Morris Island, SC, to his wife.
- Subjects:
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , Diaries , Soldiers
- Locations:
- Virginia
Carroll, NH
Morris Island, SC - People:
- Holmes, Robert R., 1829-1864
- Organizations:
- United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1865)
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Robert Holmes.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
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