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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03131.16.07 |
| From Archive Folder | Diaries of James S. Kiger |
| Title | 1867 Diary |
| Date | 1867 |
| Author | Kiger, James S. (fl. 1859-1874) |
| Document Type | Diary |
| Content Description | Newspaper clippings inserted at beginning with Washington's General Order, July 1776 and McClellan's General Order, September 1861. Also positions of the sun and moon and on the back, a list of the original 13 states and all the signers of the declaration. Records the weather. On February 23rd, he mentions the nomination of Mr. Fred S.M. Nelly for U.S. senate. On March 11, the daughter of an acquaintance was severely burned with camphine. Many entries are cross written. Newspaper clippings inserted throughout. Some expanded entries in the back. He mentions the son of Mr. Young who drowned. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Soldier's Diary President Revolutionary War General Revolutionary War Declaration of Independence Union General Politics Congress of the Confederation Election Injury or Wound Children and Family Death Health and Medical |
| People | Kiger, James S. (fl. 1859-1874) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Reconstruction |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Enlisted on 11 August 1862 as a Sergeant. On 4 September 1862 he mustered into "A" Co. NJ 12th Infantry. He was transferred out on 1 October 1863. On 1 October 1863 he transferred into Veteran Reserve Corps. He was discharged on 6 July 1865. He received a promotion as a 1st Sergeant (As of RC). |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Unit | 12th New Jersey Infantry, A Company |