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9. Jacob’s Journeys – a brief travel log

Jacob’s war experiences began in 1862 and continued through the war’s end in 1865. His story diverges somewhat from the story of the 89th Ohio Volunteer Regiment – his letters help piece together a solid narrative. 29 Aug, 1862 – 5 Oct, 1862: The Call to Arms (Camp Denison, OH) and the Defense of CincinnatiContinue reading “9. Jacob’s Journeys – a brief travel log”

2. A Call to Arms – Letter 1

Jacob left home for war at the age of 29 in August of 1862 and reported to Camp Dennison (on the northeast side of Cincinnati, Ohio) from his family home in Frankfort, Ohio (near Chillicothe, Ohio). He joined in response to Confederate General Kirby Smith’s threatened attack on Cincinnati. The following is the first letter weContinue reading “2. A Call to Arms – Letter 1”