"The diary was presented to Jefferson Moses by his father when he was home on furlough in September, 1863. His initial entries were irregular but starting on October 16, he seldom missed a day until his discharge in June, 1865. There were actually two diaries as he filled the first one in March, 1864. His father sent him the second diary.
Each diary is about 3"x5" in size. He completed it in pencil. There were pockets in the diary where he kept loose items including poems and practical instructions for treating illness and battle wounds…"
"The memoirs, diary, and life of Private Jefferson Moses, Company G, 93rd Illinois Volunteers"
[Thanks to Doug O'Brien]
Wow, great post, thanks!