Morton, Charles H., 1832-1882

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A physician and druggist in Quincy, Illinois, Morton joined the 84th Illinois Infantry as major in August 1862 and eventually became its colonel. Captured at Chickamauga in September 1863, he spent about six months in Libby Prison, Richmond, Viriginia. After the war he engaged in business and held several political offices in Quincy. He committed suicide on May 26, 1880.

From the description of Diary, January 24-March 15, 1864. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 247455806

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Birth 1832

Death 1882

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