Sunday, December 18, 2016

1st Lieutenant Temple Emmett

Born: 1838

Died: 1862


Mr.William Aaron has graciously sent to us the handwritten journal of Temple Emmet (1837-1862) of the 88th NYSV during the American Civil War, describing events between April 21st, 1861 to the end of May, 1861.  Transcription of writing, along with scanned obituaries of Temple and his brother, Richard Riker, are included at the end of the book. It is available in PDF format. Click on the link below to open.