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This diary (and the corresponding letters) was written by Daniel Converse Smith of Co. I, 44th Massachusetts. Not only was he the only "Daniel" in Co. I but his diary notes his birthday which is consistent with Daniel C. Smith's vitals. I transcribed some of the letters and a portions of the diary which can be found at: https://sparedshared23.com/2022/07/24/letters-diary-of-daniel-converse-smith-co-i-44th-massachusetts-infantry/