Lucius W. Chapman journal, 1864

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Summary

Creator:: Chapman, Lucius W.
Abstract:: The Lucius Chapman journal is a closely-written account of a man's two month service as Chaplain of the 110th Ohio Infantry Regiment.
Extent:: 180 pages
Language:: English
Sponsor:: James S. Schoff Civil War Collection
Authors:: Collection processed and finding aid created by Manuscript Division Staff

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Scope and Content:

The Lucius Chapman diary is a closely-written account of a man's two months in the service. An educated and sensitive man, his constant themes are loneliness, the impoverished moral condition of the army, and religious services.

Biographical / Historical:

Chapman, Lucius W.

Rank: Chaplain

Regiment: 110th Ohio Infantry Regiment (1862-1865)

Service: 1864 March 8-April 26

A native of Piqua, Ohio, Lucius W. Chapman enlisted as chaplain to the 110th Ohio Infantry Regiment in March, 1864, but left the army within two months due to homesickness and urgent illness in his family. Most of his brief service was spent in northern Virginia, between Washington, D.C., and Culpeper County. He had little direct experience with combat.

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