01983cpcaa2200385 a 4500 mm2011085606 DLC 20260227111732.0 111115|||||||||||| eng mm2011085606 DLC DLC dacs DLC W lcmd Abbott, John G., 1838-1863. John G. Abbott diary and letter typescripts, 1861-1863. 2 items. Open to research. 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. Union Army soldier. Collection material in English. Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. United States. Army Military life. United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 48th (1861-1865) Morris Island, Battle of, S.C., 1863 (July 10-September 7) Charleston (S.C.) History. Georgia History Civil War, 1861-1865. Hilton Head (S.C.) History. New York (State) History Civil War, 1861-1865. Savannah (Ga.) History. South Carolina History Civil War, 1861-1865. United States History Civil War, 1861-1865. United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Campaigns. Soldiers. itoamc 44868 44868