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Davis, F. B. Diary, 1863.
Wyles SC 414LOCAL
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Title:

Diary, 1863
F. B. Davis diary
Wyles SC; 414

Creator/Contributor:

Davis, F. B., 1843-, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Online Archive of California

Abstract:

Holograph diary of F.B. Davis, a Union sailor who served on the USS Quaker City. The first dated entry is for Jan. 1, 1863; the last is Dec. 31, 1863. His diary begins at his home in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. In March he became a sailor for the Union Navy and the rest of the diary recounts his service on board.

Date:

1863 (issued)

Subject:

Davis, F. B -- 1843- -- Diaries
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Quaker City (Ship)
Sailors -- United States -- Diaries

Note:

Use of the collection is unrestricted.
Use governed by UCSB Special Collections policy.
Cite as: [Identification of item], F.B. Davis. Diary, 1863. Wyles SC 414, Department of Special Collections, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Physical Description:

1 v. ; 21 cm.

Language:

English

Identifier:

Wyles SC 414LOCAL

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Use of the collection is unrestricted.
Use governed by UCSB Special Collections policy.