Isaac Foltz 1862 Civil War Diary – Terre Hill, Lancaster County, PA

Isaac Foltz 1862 Civil War Diary – Terre Hill, Lancaster County, PA - Inventory Number: HIS 273

An extraordinary handwritten diary kept by Isaac Foltz of Terre Hill, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, chronicling daily life during the pivotal year of 1862. Foltz, a carpenter by trade, recorded entries for every single day, providing an intimate glimpse into rural Pennsylvania during the height of the Civil War.

This pocket-sized “American Union Diary” includes firsthand references to regional events such as local enlistments, sermons, deaths, weather, war news, and personal milestones. Highlights include:

– News of Samuel Bear’s death at the Battle of Chaplin Hills, KY

– References to drafting in Lancaster and men leaving for Harrisburg

– Mentions of Union General McClellan, President Lincoln’s son’s death, and Fort Donelson

– Observations on camp meetings, sermons, and community events

The diary is complete, legible, and housed in its original leather binding. A rare and content-rich personal account offering valuable insight into Pennsylvania home front life during the American Civil War.

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Inventory Number: HIS 273