Diary, 1883
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of a typewritten copy of the Civil War diary (1862-1865) of John C. McLain. The diary gives a good account of Company C's movements and of daily army life. Of special interest are references to troop morale, the capture of Jefferson Davis (May 10, 1865) by General B. B. Pritchard of the Fourth Michigan Calvary, and the demobilization of the armies.
The typewritten copy of the diary has been scanned and placed online at http://civilwar.archives.msu.edu/collection/7-1C-2F/mclain.
Dates
- Creation: 1883
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (, 1 folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository
Contact:
Conrad Hall
943 Conrad Road, Room 101
East Lansing MI 48824 US
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Conrad Hall
943 Conrad Road, Room 101
East Lansing MI 48824 US
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu