Edward T. Beall Civil War Diary, 1863.
Collection
Identifier: MS-0355
Diary of sixteen year old soldier Edward T. Beall, covering period September 1862 -October 1863. Very brief entries concerning regimental activities (miles marched, location of camps, etc.). The volume begins with a short biographical sketch of Beall's early life. The volume also contains poetry/song: "When This Cruel War is Over", "The Little Girl", "Lieutenant General Jackson"
Dates
- 1863
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 items (bound volume, 7.5 " x 6" x 1/2")
Biographical / Historical
Edward T. Beall born. ca. 1847, West Virginia; enlisted CSA February 1862; private Co. H., 62nd Virginia Infantry Regiment; farmer; date of death unknown.
Physical Location
Manuscripts Stacks
Online Access
- Confederate States of America -- Army -- Virginia Infantry Regiment, 62nd
- Confederate States of America -- Poetry
- Diaries
- Soldiers -- Virginia -- Diaries
- Songs -- Confederate States of America
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Songs and music
- Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
Creator
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository
