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

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War Diary and Letters of Stephen Minot Weld.

November 18, 2014

War diary and letters of Stephen Minot Weld

Friday, November 18. —Received a letter from Hannah, dated October 23. Contained news of Colonel Amory’s death. Charlie had four letters. All came by way of Charleston. Also received a letter from Mr. Kidder in reference to my exchange. Several officers who escaped from the prison camp were brought in here last night. Among them was .Major Reynolds of the 14th New York Heavy Artillery. Gave us an interesting account of their adventures.

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