8 leading citizens of Blacksburg, VA in 1890's sit on the steps of a building. From left to right: A.T. Estridge, H.B. Pratt, R.B. Wright, A.W. Drinkard, J.W. Skull, W.B. Ellett, B.G. Lewton, I.W. Jarell
Babcock's Civil War diary begins near Washington, D.C., where his company had been since June 1863. While at Fort Carroll, his entries largely contain descriptions of his duties in camp (drills and guard, police, or orderly duties), as well as rareā¦