Inventory of the Thomas J. Carey Diary, 1865

Collection Number 5116-z

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Manuscripts Department, Library of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Collection Information
block Descriptive Summary
block Administrative Information
block Online Catalog Headings
block Biographical Note
block Collection Overview
plus Detailed Description of the Collection
Contact Information:
Manuscripts Department
CB#3926, Wilson Library
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890
Phone: 919/962-1345
Fax: 919/962-3594
Email: mss@email.unc.edu
URL: http://www.lib.unc.edu/mss/
Processed by
Matthew Turi
Date Processed
April 2003
Encoded by
Matthew Turi
Date Encoded
April 2003
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Descriptive Summary

Repository
Southern Historical Collection
Creator
Carey, Thomas J., fl. 1865.
Title
Thomas J. Carey Diary, 1865
Call Number
5116-z
Extent
1 item
Abstract
Thomas J. Carey of New Branford, Conn., served as a private with Company E of the 15th Connecticut Infantry Regiment in the spring and early summer of 1865. The collection contains the diary kept by Thomas J. Carey during the Civil War, with a few later entries. During the Civil War, his unit was posted to Lenoir County, N.C., and Craven County, N.C., in eastern North Carolina. Carey's diary contains descriptions of New Bern, N.C.; various skirmishes; the Battle of Wise Forks; provost duty at Kinston, N.C.; friendly relationships and conversations with local inhabitants; and his reactions to Lee's surrender and Lincoln's assassination. Company E was mustered out of service on 27 June 1865 and returned home to New Haven, Conn., to be discharged on 12 July 1865. Later entries address Carey's reintegration into civilian life and his wedding. A partial transcript is included.
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Administrative Information

Restrictions to Access
No restrictions.
Provenance
Purchased from Charles Apfelbaum of Watchung, N.J., in February 2003 (Acc. 99421).
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], in the Thomas J. Carey Diary #5116-z, Southern Historical Collection, Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Copyright Notice
Copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
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Online Catalog Headings

These and related materials may be found under the following headings in online catalogs.

Carey, Thomas J., fl. 1865.
Confederate States of America--Social conditions.
Connecticut--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Connecticut--Social life and customs--19th century.
Craven County (N.C.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Diaries.
Kinston (N.C.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Lenoir County (N.C.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
New Bern (N.C.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Soldiers--United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Soldiers--United States--Diaries.
United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 15th (1861-1865). Company E.
United States. Army--Military life--History.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives.
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Biographical Note

Thomas J. Carey of New Branford, Conn., served as a private with Company E of the 15th Connecticut Infantry Regiment, March-September 1865. During this time, his unit was posted to Lenoir and Craven counties in eastern North Carolina, and he participated in the Battle of Wise Forks and the military occupation of Kinston, N.C. Company E was mustered out on 27 June 1865 and returned home to New Haven, Conn., to be discharged on 12 July 1865.

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Collection Overview

The collection contains the diary kept by Thomas J. Carey of New Branford, Conn., who served as a private during the Civil War with Company E of the 15th Connecticut Infantry Regiment during the spring and early summer of 1865. During this time, his unit was posted to Lenoir County, N.C., and Craven County, N.C., in eastern North Carolina. Carey's diary contains descriptions of New Bern, N.C.; various skirmishes; the Battle of Wise Forks; provost duty at Kinston, N.C.; friendly relationships and conversations with local inhabitants; and his reactions to Lee's surrender and Lincoln's assassination. Company E was mustered out of service on 27 June 1865 and returned home to New Haven, Conn., to be discharged on 12 July 1865. Later entries address Carey's reintegration into civilian life and his wedding.

A partial transcript is included.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Diary, 1865.
2 items.
The collection contains the diary kept by Thomas J. Carey of New Branford, Conn., who served as a private during the Civil War with Company E of the 15th Connecticut Infantry Regiment during the spring and early summer of 1865. During this time, his unit was posted to Lenoir County, N.C., and Craven County, N.C., in eastern North Carolina. Carey's diary contains descriptions of New Bern, N.C.; various skirmishes; the Battle of Wise Forks; provost duty at Kinston, N.C.; friendly relationships and conversations with local inhabitants; and his reactions to Lee's surrender and Lincoln's assassination. Company E was mustered out of service on 27 June 1865 and returned home to New Haven, Conn., to be discharged on 12 July 1865. Later entries address Carey's reintegration into civilian life and his wedding.
A partial transcript is included.
   Folder 1
Diary and partial transcript

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