Box 1

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection contains the journals of Gustavus A. Dobler from 1861-1873. Dobler was an avid diarist, writing entries for nearly everyday. He discusses both personal and current events. During the years of the Civil War, he would frequently comment on the latest news, regarding battles, the president, and related happenings in Baltimore. For example, on April 15, 1861, he wrote “‘Abe Lincoln’ has issued a proclamation calling for 75000 soldiers and convening Congress on 4th of July. From...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection contains the journals of Gustavus A. Dobler from 1861-1873. Dobler was an avid diarist, writing entries for nearly everyday. He discusses both personal and current events. During the years of the Civil War, he would frequently comment on the latest news, regarding battles, the president, and related happenings in Baltimore. For example, on April 15, 1861, he wrote “‘Abe Lincoln’ has issued a proclamation calling for 75000 soldiers and convening Congress on 4th of July. From...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection contains the journals of Gustavus A. Dobler from 1861-1873. Dobler was an avid diarist, writing entries for nearly everyday. He discusses both personal and current events. During the years of the Civil War, he would frequently comment on the latest news, regarding battles, the president, and related happenings in Baltimore. For example, on April 15, 1861, he wrote “‘Abe Lincoln’ has issued a proclamation calling for 75000 soldiers and convening Congress on 4th of July. From...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection contains the journals of Gustavus A. Dobler from 1861-1873. Dobler was an avid diarist, writing entries for nearly everyday. He discusses both personal and current events. During the years of the Civil War, he would frequently comment on the latest news, regarding battles, the president, and related happenings in Baltimore. For example, on April 15, 1861, he wrote “‘Abe Lincoln’ has issued a proclamation calling for 75000 soldiers and convening Congress on 4th of July. From...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection contains the journals of Gustavus A. Dobler from 1861-1873. Dobler was an avid diarist, writing entries for nearly everyday. He discusses both personal and current events. During the years of the Civil War, he would frequently comment on the latest news, regarding battles, the president, and related happenings in Baltimore. For example, on April 15, 1861, he wrote “‘Abe Lincoln’ has issued a proclamation calling for 75000 soldiers and convening Congress on 4th of July. From...