Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:
Isaac N. Baker Civil War memoirs
Collection
Identifier: MS-0357
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of an original manuscript fragment (approximately 12 pages) and typewritten transcription (21 pages) describing Isaac N. Baker's Civil War service as a Private in the Confederate Army's 18th Virginia Cavalry Regiment.Baker's language is descriptive and lively, and the account includes many vignettes that provide insight into the lives of both soldiers and civilians. The narrative covers the period between June 1863 and April 1865. Topics include:
Camp...
Civil War diary, 1862 April-June
Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Diary details the activities of Company D, 5th Alabama Infantry Regiment.
Civil War diary, 1862 April-June
Digital Image
Identifier: http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/883
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Civil War memoirs, circa 1883
Digital Collection
Identifier: http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/3374
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Clayton G. Coleman papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0021
Scope and Contents
The papers consist of three letters written to Coleman's sister Lucy during the Civil War, and an autograph album containing inscriptions written by his classmates at VMI, the University of Virginia, and the Medical College of Virginia, ca. 1858-61. The letter of September 17, 1862, from Winchester, Virginia, discusses the Battle of Antietam and caring for wounded; November 4, 1862, Winchester, Virginia, discusses hospitals and care of wounded, General George Steuart, movement of Longstreet's...
Diary, 1862 September-1863 October
Item
Scope and Contents
The diary contains very brief entries concerning regimental activities, such as miles marched and the location of camps. The volume begins with a short biographical sketch of Beall's early life. The volume also contains poetry/song, including "When This Cruel War is Over," "The Little Girl," and "Lieutenant General Jackson."
Diary, 1862 September-1863 October
Digital Image
Identifier: http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/295
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Diary and account book, 1862-1865
Item
Scope and Contents
One volume diary of Confederate soldier William J. Black. The diary entries date from October 1864 to January 1865, written while Black was serving in Captain John J. Shoemaker's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery. Included are brief accounts of various skirmishes and the Battle of Cedar Creek, and campsites and positions that are recorded daily.
Following the diary entries are copies of two of Shoemaker's reports detailing Battery activities, dated September 1, 1864 (covering the period May...
Diary and account book, 1862-1865
Digital Image
Identifier: http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/386
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Edward T. Beall Civil War diary
Collection
Identifier: MS-0355
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the diary of sixteen year old soldier Edward T. Beall, covering the period between September 1862 and October 1863. The diary contains very brief entries concerning regimental activities, such as miles marched and the location of camps. The volume begins with a short biographical sketch of Beall's early life. The volume also contains poetry/song, including "When This Cruel War is Over," "The Little Girl," and "Lieutenant General Jackson."
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