A Soldier's Diary and Book for Leisure Moments

Object/Artifact

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Historic Stonington

A Soldier's Diary and Guide for Leisure Moments

A Soldier's Diary and Guide for Leisure Moments

Name/Title

A Soldier's Diary and Book for Leisure Moments

Entry/Object ID

2009.500.0335

Description

book, Soldier's Diary and Book for Leisure Moments, with ownership form, belonging to J.M. Holmes, Mystic Bridge, New London County. Civil War diary of John M. Holmes, age 29, enlisted 1862, Master U.S.S. LAFAYETTE. The U.S.S. LAFAYETTE was a side wheel steamer converted to an ironclad during the Civil War.

Collection

Lighthouse Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1862

Place

Location

Boston, MA

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Maker's Mark: Published by the Massachusettes Sabbath School Society