Diary of Jackson Stuchal, 1861
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Diary of Jackson Stuchal, 1861 |
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Stuchal, Jackson S.--Diaries. Stuchal, Jackson S.--Military service. United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 61st (1861-1865)--Biography. United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Military life—Union—Personal narratives. United States. Army—Recruiting, enlistment, etc.—Civil War, 1861-1865. United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 61st (1861-1865)--Pay, allowances, etc. United States--History--War, 1861-1865--Equipment & supplies—Union. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives. |
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Diary kept by Jackson S. Stuchal in 1861. The diary contains several pages of poems and verses, some of which were copied while others were written by Stuchal himself. The diary also includes a record of Stuchal's day to day activities as a soldier in Company A of the 61st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. The diary itself is a datebook from 1860, so Stuchal has had to scratch off and rewrite the dates for most of his entries. Stuchal is camped at various locations near Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, Virginia. He visits Mount Vernon and sees where George Washington is buried. He also visits wounded soldiers in a hospital within view of Fort Washington. He describes building winter quarters, his pay and equipment, preparing for drill and dress parades, and the recruiting efforts of one of his commanders, Captain Creps. The diary entries conclude on December 24, 1861 with "excitement in camp today as tommorow is Christmas Day." |
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Stuchal, Jackson S. |
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Date |
1861 |
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Stuchal Civil War Diary |
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Special Collections and University Archives; Civil War Soldiers Collection |
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The digitized images of letters, photographs, and other items from the Moorhead and Civil War Soldiers Collections in the "Indiana, Pennsylvania in the Civil War" exhibit are the property of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Special Collections and University Archives. These images may only be used for non-commercial, educational purposes under "Fair Use" guidelines. For additional information contact: Special Collections and University Archives, Stapleton Library, 724-357-3039, Email: hwick@iup.edu |
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