Box 4273.001

Scope and Contents This collection contains the 1865 diary of Latimer N. Dike, a cook with the 67th Ohio Regiment. The inside cover of the diary says: “Anyone finding this book will please send to this address: Latimer N. Dike, East-Rockport, Cuyahoga, member of C.G. 67th Regt OVI.”In his diary, Dike records his basic daily activities, notes the weather and records when he sends or receives letters. Among other daily activities, he notes the meals he had such as biscuits and butter, bread pudding,...