War Diaries (January 12) (nonfiction)

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War Diary quotations for January 12.

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Christopher Columbus Lobingier: January 12, 1863

Monday, January 12, 1863—Weather clear, warm, and exceedingly pleasant for this season of the year. Got my picture taken with uniform, gun, and equipments on (cost $1) Sent it to brother Jacob. The baloon made an ascension today taking a view of Rebeldom.

  • Diary of Christopher Columbus Lobingier - Christopher enlisted for three years in 1862 in Co. A, 100th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment (the “Roundheads“), and participated in the following battles: James Island, Second Bull Run, Chantilly, Fredericksburg, siege of Vicksburg and Jackson, Mississippi.

Sascha Weinzheimer: January 12, 1945

People are dying every day from starvation. Fred Fairman and Mrs. Everett yesterday. We have such a short time to go "“ what a pity they couldn't hang on to life just a while longer. Mother weighs only 73 pounds "“she used to weigh 148 "“ and Dr. Allen says she has to stay in bed from now because she can't walk.

  • Sascha Weinzheimer recorded her impressions of life in the Philippines under Japanese occupation.

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