What appears to be a mercantile business by William S. There are 360 full pages of writing starting on August 10, 1860 and finishing on March 6, 1863. The back page has clippings glued in in reference to Col.
Webster of the 12th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. It notes his arrival into the city from Fort Warren (July of 1861) to be presented colors before departing with his regiment for the war. Measurements: 7" x 16 1/2" x 1. Please see pictures for further details.