Feb. 2012 Who is Thomas J. Smithers? By Farenheit1100

Who is Thomas J. Smithers?

By Farenheit1100

 

  • He was born in Delaware in 1864.
  • He was a soldier in the American Civil War.
  • He held the lowest rank in the Union Army.
  • He served in Company G of the 4th Delaware Volunteer Regiment that was part of the Army of the Potomac.
  • He survived the war, became a dentist and died in 1929,
  • Now that you know the basics, what made him so special?

 

 

 

The answer is a very simple one. He kept a daily personal diary for the year 1864. Here are a couple of snippets of his daily life:

 

Sunday, June 5, 1864

The wounded coming in.  Some from our Co.  Joseph Palmer wounded in the hand.  Hackett killed.  Several of the men went to tend the wounded.

 

Thursday, June 30, 1864

I received a letter off father, Retta, and mother.  Went to division hospital.  Seen Fletcher’s grave and marked it with ink and a Cedar Shake by it.

 

If you are interested in history made 147 years ago and are tired of the stories of what the generals did, read his entire diary of daily life  for the year 1864 that will be published as an eBook and also excerpts shared in the next Temerity Magazine for the first time ever.  Now you have a chance to read it. Go back in time and walk in his boots.

 

Temerity is looking for photos of your Civil War relics to include with the publication of this diary. Readers out there can join this effort and celebrate the 150th anniversary of this conflict by sending photos of your Civil War relics to

editor@temeritymagazine.com

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  2. [..YouTube..] Hugh, this was a thoroughly enjoyable interview, you could do a guest appearance on a tonight show LOL. Thanks for posting this and sharing your great experiences. The best find is your wife – well this answer could not be bettered in my opinion (wish I had thought of that LOL). Here’s to you digging up one of those Gold Coins your father or grandfather may have dropped way back then! Best of luck mate and HH.

  4. [..YouTube..] Fahrenheit, that was an informative session. I’m fascinated by what makes detectorists tick – why do they detect? what are they looking for? and one thing I’ve noticed is that they’re interested in telling a story and listening to story.

    So to hear that you’re writing seems to fit in with that idea, as well.

    HH,
    Rob..

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