Date Original
1862-1863
Description
This collection contains a diary kept by George McDonald of the 4th Iowa Cavalry and an encased tintype photograph of McDonald in his military uniform. The diary gives a detailed account of McDonald's daily activity during his military service.
Biographical/Historical Note
George McDonald (1845-1865) of Leon, Iowa enlisted as a Private in Company B, 4th Iowa Cavalry on Aug 21, 1863. He later transferred to Company G, 4th Iowa Cavalry. He was wounded in action on November 12, 1864, near Cane Hill, Arkansas, and taken prisoner by Confederate guerrillas. He returned to his unit, and was later discharged with the rest of his company on August 8, 1865, in Atlanta. McDonald died from his wounds on September 23, 1865.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas; Iowa
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.0173.0015
Resource Type
Text
Collection
George McDonald photograph and diary, SMC.0173.0015
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
George McDonald photograph and diary, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
