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Thompson, Gilbert, 1839-1909.

Gilbert Thompson journal, 1857-1901. - 1 item. 1 container. 0.2 linear feet.

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Journal (1861-1864) of Thompson's Civil War experiences in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., while serving as a topographical engineer in the Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army of the Potomac. Includes later reminiscences; description of bridges, armaments, and firearms; and sketches and photographs of army officers, battle sites, etc. Includes correspondence, laid in, of Nathaniel Prentiss Banks.


Union soldier and topographical engineer.


Collection material in English.

List of illustrations available in the Library of Congress Manuscript Reading Room.

LCCN: mm 81095752

Subjects--Personal Names:
Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894 --Correspondence.

Subjects--Corporate Names:
United States. Army --Officers.
United States. Army of the Potomac. Engineer Battalion.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Bridges.
Military weapons.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Maryland--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
United States--History--Battlefields.--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States--History--Engineering and construction.--Civil War, 1861-1865
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Washington (D.C.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

Index Terms--Occupation:
Engineers.
Soldiers.