John P. Louderback Journal

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Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet
Creator:
Louderback, John Philip
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This journal contains John P. Louderback's first-hand account of the First Battle of Manassas (or Bull Run) during the American Civil War. John Louderback served in the 10th Virginia Infantry, most likely Company I (Page Volunteers), although his company could not be verified. The 10th Virginia Infantry was part of the 4th Brigade of the Armies of the Shenandoah. This brigade participated towards the end of the First battle of Manassas (or Bull Run). The account is only five pages while the rest of the journal consists of birth and death dates for the Louderback and Holtz families of Page County, Virginia. Also included in the journal are local newspaper articles from Page County and Rockingham County, Virginia.

The following is a partial transcription: "I was initiated into not the mysteries, but of the realities of war. The first dose being taken before the Union Forces under General Patterson six miles from Winchester and awaited an opportunity along with the rest of my comrades in arms to take another." He continues, "Early on the morning of the 6th day of July 1861, the long roll was sounded and soon our entire army there encamped and was in line of battle with muskets loaded, prepared for the attack. The union force had driven in our pickets two hours previous and every preparation had been made by our forces to extend them a hearty and warm reception."

Acquisition information:
Acc. 2012.329 was received by the SCRC via USPS on 9/11/2012.
Custodial history:

This collection was formerly known as the Battle of First Manassas Journal, Acc. No. 2012.329.

Processing information:

Accessioned and minimally described by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in September 2012. Further description added by Jonathan Katora, University Archive Assistant, in December 2012. Revised and renamed in March 2018 by Karen King.

Physical / technical requirements:

The fragile nature of this material may limit handling.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard