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R Doran, John Harvey.
582 Journal, 1864-1865.
One volume.
This is the
journal of John Harvey Doran, a carpenter and builder at
Selected Entries
1864
04 Sep Rev. Wines preached his last sermon at the Presbyterian Church. [This was probably
Fred H. Wines, a former Union army chaplain and superintendent of refugees at
09 Sep Cannons fired in honor of the capture of
10 Sep Heard Col. Phelps speak
15 Sep Heard news of Price’s Expedition; made coffin for refugee; saw man executed
25 Sep Militia ordered into camp
26 Sep Reported on court square, detailed for work on Fort No. 5
27 Sep Worked on Fort No. 5; drew rations
01 Sep Worked on
07 Oct Worked on
10 Oct-- Guard details through 22 Oct
[no entries 24 October 1864--12 January 1865]
1865
21 Jan Summoned on jury duty
20 Feb Stockade at College burned down
07 Mar Mill burned down
28 Mar Enrolled in militia
04 Apr Cannons fired in honor of captures of
15 Apr Received news of
16 Apr Town in mourning; businesses closed early on 17th
10 May Went to see Brownlee executed
17 May Joined Good Templers
01 Jun Presidential day of fasting
06 Jun Voted against new state constitution
19 Jun Worked at courthouse for Good Templers
04 Jul Built stage for band; marched in procession
05 Aug Went to court to hear “Haycock’s” trial
26 Aug Witness in case of Ritchman and McQuarter
28 Aug Trial of Wack[?] & Freeman
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