Lancelot C. Ewbank diary, volume 1

Description:	The last part of this diary covers the first two months following Lancelot C. Ewbanks enlistment as a private into the 31st Indiana Volunteer Infantry. During his first months in the army, Ewbank stayed at Camp Vigo and then went to Evansville. He worked as a cook and was on guard duty several times. He notes prisoners in camp, waiting on the sick, preparing for the enemy, skirmishes with secesh soldiers, drilling and picketing, drawing rations, and shortages of supplies and water. 600 ppi This Civil War Military Front collection was funded by LSTA. Transcript of diary available.
Origin:	1861-09-06--1861-10-31
Created By:	Ewbank, Lancelot C., 1837-1910
Publisher:	Digital Image 2011 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
Source:	http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/cwmf/id/3930
Collection:	Civil War Military Front
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Geography:	Vigo County (Ind.) Evansville (Ind.) Henderson (Ky.)
Subjects:	Ewbank, Lancelot C., 1837-1910--Diaries United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Diaries United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 31st (1861-1865) Indiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Vigo County (Ind.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Kentucky--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Soldiers--Indiana--Diaries

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