The ""Diary of Gideon Welles V1"" is a comprehensive account of the life and times of Gideon Welles, who served as the Secretary of the Navy under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. The book covers the period from 1861 to March 30, 1864, and contains detailed entries about the political and military events that took place during this time. Welles' diary provides a unique perspective on the American Civil War, as he was privy to many of...