John T. L. Preston Craney Island journal (photocopy and transcription), 1861 July 24 - September 22
File
Copy and transcription of John Thomas Lewis Preston journal, which he called "Jottings", written during his military assignment at Craney Island, Virginia in the the summer and fall of 1861.
Relating to his activities while with the 9th Virginia Infantry Regiment under the command of VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith. Includes comments on the cuase of the Civil War, the defense of Norfolk, military science, and family.
Relating to his activities while with the 9th Virginia Infantry Regiment under the command of VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith. Includes comments on the cuase of the Civil War, the defense of Norfolk, military science, and family.
Dates
- 1861 July 24 - September 22
Physical Description
Photocopy of the original journal, and typescript transcription.
Extent
From the Collection: 0..69 cubic feet (One 2.5" legal document box; one 5" legal document box.)
Existence and Location of Originals
The original journal is located in the Library of Congress (John Thomas Lewis Preston MMC-1936; MSS94284),
Physical Description
Photocopy of the original journal, and typescript transcription.
- Confederate States of America -- Army -- Virginia Infantry Regiment, 9th
- Crutchfield, Stapleton, 1835-1865
- Diaries
- Preston, Margaret Junkin, 1820-1897
- Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890
- Soldiers -- Virginia -- Diaries
- Virginia -- Craney Island
- Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
- Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository
