Edward T. Beall Civil War diary

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
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There are no restrictions

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Edward T. Beall Civil War diary, 1862-1862. MS 0355. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
1 items bound volume, 7.5 inches x 6 inches x 1/2 inches
Creator:
Beall, Edward T. (Edward Thomas), 1847-?
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Edward T. Beall Civil War diary, 1862-1862. MS 0355. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

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."

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."

Biographical / historical:

Edward T. Beall was born circa 1847 in West Virginia. He enlisted in the Confederate States of America in February 1862 and was a Private in Company H, 62nd Virginia Infantry Regiment. After the War, Beall was a farmer.

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks