Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

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Rutherford B. Hayes.

January 3, 2015

Diary and Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes

Tuesday, 3. — Bright day. Walked up Wills Creek to the Narrows. Received appointment as brigadier-general, dated November 30, to rank from October 19, “for gallantry and meritorious servies in the battles of Opequon, Fisher’s Hill, and Middletown.” Put on shoulder-straps worn by General Crook in Tennessee. Changed quarters from Revere House to St. Nicholas.

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