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The Civil War diary of William R. Dyer, a member of Forrest's Escort
- Title
- The Civil War diary of William R. Dyer, a member of Forrest's Escort / [compiled and edited by] Wayne Bradshaw.
- Author
- Dyer, William R.
- Publication
- [Monteagle, Tenn.?] : W. Bradshaw, ©2009.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | E467.1.F72 D94 2009 | Off-site |
Details
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- Description
- vii, 148; 23 cm
- Summary
- This unique diary combines the writings from two men from opposite sides of the American Civil War. The diary was originally that of Isaac B. Appleton, a Union soldier from Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois, and a member of the 22nd Wisconsin Volunteers. Appleton was killed, wounded, or simply lost the diary around Brentwood, Tennessee about January 31, 1863. Dyer came into the possession of the diary and made all the entries after that date. He is listed at Forrest's surrender in 1865, but the diary abruptly ends August 11, 1864. Dyer's portion of the diary was kept as he rode as a member of General Nathan Bedford Forrest's 'escort' or bodyguard through Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi. It gives an insight into escort duty as he describes events with unique perspective. Dyer experienced war on the front lines and his portion of the diary details the terror, boredom, illness, and humor that goes hand in hand with war.
- Subjects
- United States
- Soldiers
- 1861-1865
- American Civil War > (United States : > 1861-1865)
- Journaux intimes
- Personal narratives > Confederate
- History
- Diaries
- diaries
- United States > Confederate States of America
- Friendship
- Soldiers > Confederate States of America > Diaries
- Generals > Confederate States of America > Staffs
- Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877 > Friends and associates
- United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Personal narratives, Confederate
- Dyer, William R > Diaries
- Genre/Form
- diaries.
- Diaries
- History
- Personal narratives – Confederate
- Diaries.
- Journaux intimes.
- Note
- Contuation of the diary of Isaac B. Appleton.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-148).
- Contents
- The Civil War diary of William R. Dyer, unedited -- The Civil War diary of William R. Dyer, edited -- Appendix 1. Persons mentioned -- Appendix 2. Locations mentioned -- Appendix 3. The Forrest/Gould Affair -- Appendix 4. Contemporary newspapers articles -- Appendix 5. The Galloway "escape" -- Appendix 6. Forrest's "interview" with Bragg.
- ISBN
- 9781439237724
- 1439237727
- LCCN
- 2009903809
- OCLC
- ocn499739106
- 499739106
- SCSB-1543612
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library