02410cam a22003253u 4500 47332 UtSlPG 20260610134104.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08034279 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Abbott, Lemuel Abijah, 1842-1911 Personal Recollections and Civil War Diary, 1864 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-11-12 Produced by Julia Neufeld and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Personal Recollections and Civil War Diary, 1864" by Lemuel Abijah Abbott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This diary captures the experiences of a young officer in the Tenth Vermont Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War, particularly focusing on the year 1864 and part of 1865 until the war's conclusion. The work is significant for its firsthand perspective on the battles, challenges, and everyday life of soldiers during this tumultuous period, particularly during General U.S. Grant's campaigns. The opening of the diary introduces readers to Abbott's military background and his dedication to his duties as a soldier, detailing the mundane yet meaningful moments of his daily life in the winter quarters near Brandy Station, Virginia. He describes the New Year celebrations, the cold weather, and the interactions with fellow officers and men in his regiment, highlighting the camaraderie and hardships they faced. Abbott's initial entries paint a vivid picture of camp life, revealing his ambitions and determination while foreshadowing the significant battles and personal challenges he will encounter as the war progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives United States. Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 10th (1862-1865) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47332 88171 88171