Journal photocopy and transcription, 1861

Language:

English

Scope and content:

Copy and transcription of John T. L. Preston's journal, which he called "Jottings." This journal was written during his military assignment at Craney Island, Virginia in the the summer and fall of 1861.

The journal relates to his activities while with the 9th Virginia Infantry Regiment under the command of VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith. It includes comments on the cause of the Civil War, the defense of Norfolk, Virginia, military science, and family.

Physical description:

Photocopy of the original journal and typescript transcription.

Location of originals:

The original journal is located in the Library of Congress (John Thomas Lewis Preston MMC-1936; MSS94284).

Subjects:

Soldiers—Virginia—Diaries
Virginia—History—Civil War, 1861-1865
Virginia—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Personal narratives—Confederate
Confederate States of America. Army—Virginia Infantry Regiment, 9th
Diaries

Names:

Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890
Crutchfield, Stapleton, 1835-1865
Preston, Margaret Junkin, 1820-1897

Places:

Virginia -- Craney Island

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