DIARIES
Series
Identifier: 1
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Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Civil War diaries of John W. Pratt date from August 22, 1862 - October 20, 1862 and from April 2, 1865 - August 9, 1865. The first diary is filled with his feelings of homesickness and longing for his wife. The second diary includes short comments about encounters with the rebel forces, mentions Lees surrender and Lincolns assassination, sickness, and his desire to be released from military service.
Dates
- Creation: 1862-1865
Creator
- From the Collection: Pratt, John W. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: .25 Linear Feet (1 file folder containing 2 small diaries.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-spec@uiowa.edu
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-spec@uiowa.edu