Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
Isaac Norval Baker Civil War Memoirs
Collection
Identifier: MS-0357
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of an original manuscript fragment (ca. 12 pages) and typewritten transcription (21 pages) describing Isaac Norval 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 June 1863-April 1865; topics include camp life, wartime hardships, battles...
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...
Edward T. Beall Civil War Diary, 1863.
Collection
Identifier: MS-0355
Scope and Contents
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"
Fulkerson Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0363
Scope and Contents
The papers consist of correspondence and other material relating to three members of the Fulkerson family: Samuel Vance Fulkerson (1822-1862); his brother, Abram Fulkerson, Jr. (1834-1902); and Abram"s son, Samuel Vance Fulkerson (1863-1926).
Significant items are Civil War letters (March-May 1862) written by Samuel V. Fulkerson; Samuel's reports of the Battle of McDowell and the Battle of Winchester, May and June 1862; 3 ...
Jacob Kent Langhorne Civil War Papers. Full Text Transcriptions. [Digital]
Digital Collection
Identifier: http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/2020
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
James A. Harden Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0476
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the collection consists of letters written by James Harden to his sister, covering wartime events experienced by his unit as well as his time at Ft. Delaware. Also included is one letter written from VMI in June 1861 and miscellaneous items.
John Garibaldi Civil War papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0284
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the collection consists of 38 letters,
1862-1864, written by Garibaldi to his wife Sarah during his
service in the Confederate Army (27th Virginia Infantry
Regiment). Primary topics include camp life, the hardships of
war for both soldiers and civilians, battles and skirmishes
(including Chancellorsville and Gettysburg), other members of
the 27th Virginia Infantry Regiment, and family news. The letter of May 11, 1863...
John P. Welsh letter
Item
Identifier: MS-0344
Scope and Contents
Letter, May 12, 1863, written by Confederate soldier John P. Welsh to his wife and mother. Welsh, a staff officer, was in camp near Hamilton's Crossing after the Battle of Chancellorsville and the letter mentions the death of Stonewall Jackson. Welsh was killed later that year.
John T. L. Preston Craney Island journal (photocopy and transcription), 1861 July 24 - September 22
File
Scope and Contents
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.
Michael F. Rinker letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0381
Scope and Contents
Letter (ALS), May 17, 1864, from Confederate soldier Michael F. Rinker to his parents. Written from camp near Spotsylvania Courthouse; discusses battle at Spotsylvania, emphasizing enemy casualities; mentions Battle of New Market (Virginia).
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