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Book Review of The diary of a dead man: Letters and diary of Private Ira S. Pettit, Wilson, Niagara County, New York, who served Company B, 2nd Battalion, and Company ... Army, during the War Between the States

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Having grown up in Wilson, NY I found this book fascinating. It is a very personal account of thoughts and feelings during the battles. It might seem dry if you are not interested in that time period, but for anyone interested in Civil War history it is something that should be read.