Phil Koempel's Diary (Expanded, Annotated)

It is now unclear why Phil Koempel's diary was subtitled "1861-1865" when it was first published, as the extant manuscript contains only his last year of service in the American Civil War starting with his re-enlistment in 1864.However, this last year of service was full of action and sacrifice.

He was an early enlistee upon the outbreak of war, was at the first battle of Bull Run, served with Fremont, Sheridan, Pope, and was with Grant at Appomattox.

Captured in June of 1864, he spent many months in the hellish Andersonville Confederate prison camp. Sick and nearly starved to death, he maintained his diary until he was paroled back to Union lines, recovered his health, and went with Grant's troops to the surrender of Lee's army.

The great value in Koempel's diary is it's day-to-day details. He even has price lists for the meager goods available at Andersonville.

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