"A. D. Cady's book despoiled from a chest of effects captured at Jackson Mississippi May 14th, 1863 and found in a tent a few ...

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"A. D. Cady's book despoiled from a chest of effects captured at Jackson Mississippi May 14th, 1863 and found in a tent a few steps from where the First Iowa Battery just halted on entering the city" is the period ink script history, written by Cady and glued to the back of the first page of this 7½" X 11½" ledger. Alonzo D. Cady enlisted in the 26th Iowa Inf. on August 6, 1862 and mustered out June 6, 1865. Cady enlisted at the age of 39 and had seen service in the Mexican War. Another period ink script label attached on the inside front cover, along with his photograph C. 1900, states that he was "detailed in 1st Iowa Battery third detachment Vicksburg, Mifs. 1863". Ink title on the front cover "Order & Letter Book". The book was apparently maintained by "T. L. Olgier Jr. Asst Surgeon 24th Regt. S. C. V." the front portion of the book is completely filled, 44 pages, with manuscript orders, primarily from the Confederate War Dept. Inspector General's Office, dealing with the responsibilities of medical officers, nurses, field hospitals, ambulance depots, the handling of the dead etc. An absolute wealth of information, much of it probably not duplicated elsewhere, with the last date recorded being April 5, 1863 (the journal was captured May 14th). Further on in the book are seven full manuscript pages, retained copies of letters issued by Olgier. The earliest is dated August 1, 1862 at James Island, S. C. and the latest March17, 1863 from Pocolaligo, S. C. All letters deal with sanitary conditions, hospitals, ambulances etc. Book overall in excellent sound condition, with all ink manuscript bright and crisp. Interestingly the edges of the pages have been burned, not affecting text, but certainly hinting at an intriguing story. Important manuscript material with a wonderful history of both ownership and capture.