Jacob H. Mechling diary
Collection — Box: 59
Identifier: MS-SC1029
Scope and Contents
Mechling's diary gives account of each day for the 126th Illinois, including camp life, different regiments they come in contact with, rumors heard, generals who pass through, the sick, the dead, sights he sees, and war activities. In the back has recipes for several puddings and cakes.
Dates
- Created: January 1 - November 9, 1863
Creator
- Mechling, Jacob H. (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Sergeant and Quartermaster Sergeant in Company I, 126th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War. Serving in Tennessee during this time.
Extent
1 Volumes ; 15 x 9 centimeters
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Mechling, Jacob H. (Person)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collection Repository
Contact:
112 North Sixth Street
Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
christopher.schnell@illinois.gov
112 North Sixth Street
Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
christopher.schnell@illinois.gov