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| Breast pin made by Robert Smith |
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| One of the finger rings Smith took back to Dixie |
| Photos courtesy David Bush. Click on images for larger versions. |
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Diary Notes: Robert Smith
From the Diary of Robert Smith, occupant of Block 4 at Johnson's Island
Week of April 29
30th [April 1864]
Saturday- Pleasant. I made a beautiful breast pin verigated shell with scoliped gurta-percha [hard rubber] border. I received a letter from George of date March 10, 1864.
Week of May 6
6th [May 1864]
Friday- I have made three finger rings today which I intend carrying to Dixie (set with gold).
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