Description
Isaac Sansbury's Diary chronicles Sansbury's service with the 2nd West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry (Co. A) for the year 1864, at age 17. The diary measures 3.5" x 2". Sansbury was from Ohio and born in 1847. Most entries only cite current locations, which were primarily in West Virginia. It also contains a list which appears to be members of his company. The "Rates of Postage" section provides United States postage rates for various mail classes, including letters, newspapers, and other printed matter, with specific rates listed for domestic and international destinations. Another section provides astronomical information, specifically detailing the predicted eclipses and lunar phases for the year 1864. Finally, there is a calendar section, presenting daily sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, and high tide data.
Subject
Sansbury, Isaac--Diaries
West Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
United States--Army--West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry, 2nd (1861-1865)
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