John G. Abbott diary and letter typescripts
Language: eng
Subjects: United States; Military life; Campaigns; Morris Island, Battle of, S.C., 1863 (July 10-September 7); United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 48th (1861-1865); United States. Army; History
Description: Typescript of diary kept by Abbott during his Civil War service with the 48th New York Infantry Regiment.  Abbott describes camp life; regimental movements and skirmishes in Charleston and Hilton Head, S.C., Savannah, Ga., and surrounding areas; and the Union assault of Fort Wagner, Morris Island, S.C., where Abbott was wounded.  Includes a typescript of Abbott's letter to his father written from an army hospital at Fort Schuyler, Bronx, New York, N.Y., on the day of his death, Aug. 7, 1863.
Notes: Open to research.

Gift, Richard A. McGeary, 2010.

Union Army soldier.

Collection material in English.

Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection.