Diary of Frederick Cornwall 27th Connecticut Infantry Captured at Chancellorsville/ SOLD

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Diary of Frederick Cornwall 27th Connecticut Infantry Captured at Chancellorsville – Inventory Number: HIS 159 / SOLD Excellent condition leather bound pocket diary with great battle content. Describes his Capture and Chronicles his Life as a Prisoner of War. 27th Connecticut Infantry, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – American Civil … The diary is dated “April 1st, 1863” and is a mixture of well-written penmanship and pencil writing.  The entire diary is filled with entries regarding his service until the end of June 1863, also includes a log of the weather and conditions in the back as well as a listing of the soldiers in his company and what happened to them during their enlistment.   Frederic Cornwall – Residence Milford CT; Enlisted on 9/10/1862 as a Private. On 10/4/1862 he mustered into “C” Co. CT 27th Infantry. He was Mustered Out on 7/27/1863 at New Haven, CT. He was listed as a POW 5/3/1863 Chancellorsville, VA Paroled 5/14/1863. ENGAGEMENTS: Fred ericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862. Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863. Gettysburg, Pa., July 2 and 3, 1863 Comes housed in an 8 inch x 14 inch riker display case with red velvet backing and descriptive card.   Inventory Number: HIS 159 / SOLD