Frank Zeller, Soldier, Civil War Diary
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3501
Manuscript copy of a Civil War diary authored by Frank Zeller of Company L, Eighth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, describing his unit's march from Charleston, West Virginia to Lewisburg, West Virginia from May 29 to June 28, 1864. The narrative is interesting and at times dramatic, including unit action. Also includes, at the end, a four page poem about being released from Libby Prison, and another eight page poem titled "Night on Shiloh." The diary is 8 in. x 9 1/2 in. with hard black cover and red spine, bound with black lace, and with the narrative occupying 73 pages.
English
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0.1 Linear Feet (Summary: 1 in.)
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