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Civil War Diaries, G.A.R. Medals and Pins, Minié Ball Ammunition, and More
Item Details
| Materials | Leather, Metal, Fabric, Enamel, Paper |
| Period | Mid 19th Century, Late 19th/ Early 20th Century |
| Number of Items | 21 |
| Additional Information | Includes three diaries (two from 1863, one from 1865) and one is attributed to Dayton B. Morgan of Camden, Ohio; a leather pocket wallet with note “Pocket wallet carried through the war in prison on Belle-Isle. Mosby’s men cleaned it and returned it to me. D.J. Martin”, several G.A.R. and Sons of Civil War pins, pendants, ribbons, and medals, three Minié ball ammunitions, an empty photo album, a 1926 Baby’s Bank & Record Book, an ID tag, keys and padlock, 1926 Republican voting card, newspaper article and a Whitehead & Hoag Co. envelope. |
Condition
- varying degrees of wear throughout items; diaries show wear to covers and pages are toning and faded; some stains, markings, and discoloration to fabric and medals, pocket wallet is in very fragile condition with original note inside torn.
Dimensions
3.0" W x 9.0" H x 0.25" D
- measurements of the Grand Army of the Republic memorial pin and ribbon (with fringe).
Item #
ITMG330417
