Civil War diary of Charles R. Brink, 1864

Collection — Box: 4, Folder: 1

Identifier: A1997-106-001

Scope and Contents

Gift of Adelbert Ridgeway Brink

Scope and Contents

In his diary, Charles Brink recorded his duties, meals and the weather, revealing the monotony of a Civil War soldier's life. This diary records daily events in his life in prison from January 1,1864 until December 31, 1864. In June 1864, Confederate soldiers captured Brink near Petersburg, Virginia, and imprisoned him along with thousands of other soldiers at Andersonville, Georgia. His diary records his thoughts during the five months at this prison, mostly regarding food and hope for release in exchange for a Confederate prisoner.

Included with the diary is an audiocasette, which contains family history and information about his capture before going to prison, as narrated by the donor.

Dates

Creation: 1864

Creator

Brink, Charles R. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

Charles R. Brink of Almond, New York was a Private for the Union in the 109th Regiment, New York Infantry, Company K, during the Civil War. He was captured by the Confederates and sent to Andersonville prison in Georgia.