Parsons, Captain. Diary, 1862. 1 vol. Location: M:21. Captain serving in the 96th New York Regiment in the Civil War. Early entries give a resume of Parsons' life previous to entering military service. Later entries describe his fellow officers, discuss mismanagement of supplies, and complain of favoritism shown to men because of family or political connections. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 578.