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THBCivil War Diaries of Julius Fillmore, 19th New York Cavalry/1st Dragoons
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Civil War Diaries of Julius Fillmore, 19th New York Cavalry/1st Dragoons
Lot of 2 leather diaries, the first measuring 3.25 x 5.75 inches with 108pp and the second measuring 3 x 6 inches with 119pp. Both war-date diaries belonged to Corporal Julius Fillmore of Co. C, 1st Dragoons Regiment New York. Fillmore was killed on September 19, 1864, at Opequan, VA.
Julius Fillmore (ca 1833 - 1864) enlisted at Attica, New York, as a private on August 8, 1862 at the age of 29. Initially Fillmore enlisted in Co. C of the 130th New York, however, that designation was changed to the 19th NY Cavalry on August 11, 1863, and then again to the 1st Regiment Dragoons in September 1863. Fillmore's first diary begins at Camp Suffolk, VA, on April 6, 1863, and runs through August 20, 1863. The second diary spans August 19, 1863, through January 15, 1864.
Fillmore writes near daily diary entries. The earlier stages of his enlistment as described in his diaries were spent in large part on picket and fatigue duty and he describes his activities at length. He often relates news from the papers of the ongoing war including references to the troop movements of Lee, Grant, Sherman, and others and military engagements. Contemporary reports of John Hunt Morgan's raids and the New York City Draft Riots of 1863 are also referenced. In his first diary Fillmore notes the anticipated change of the regiment into cavalry. Fillmore seems to have worked somewhat regularly with "contraband" who were serving alongside the Union troops. He was not overly sympathetic to their plight, noting on May 26, 1863, that "I made the niggers work like the devil."
After an extended stay in the hospital, Fillmore returns to his regiment in August 1863. As his second diary begins he is in good health and notes the receipt of his cavalry clothing. Horses and additional equipment would arrive in September, along with a promotion to full corporal. Fillmore anticipates battles to come, and notes with awe on October 16 that "...there is troops in all directions one can have no idea of the magnitude of the Potomac army unless they can see it." The October 17 Battle of Manassas Junction in which the dragoons participated is described. The remainder of the second diary contains descriptions of the dragoons movements, including skirmishes and reconnaissances. Overall, Fillmore's diaries provide a well-written and detailed description of his time with the 19th Cavalry/1st Dragoons.Good condition overall with usual wear given age. Pencil and ink used. Handwriting is easily legible.Condition
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