Michael A. Ayers, Soldier, Civil War Journal, 1864/1865

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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No special access restriction applies.

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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Michael A. Ayers, Soldier, Civil War Journal, A&M 0325, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 1/4 in. (1 folder)
Creator:
Ayers, Michael A.
Abstract:
Michael A. Ayers was a sergeant major in the 11th West Virginia Infantry during the Civil War. Three typed copies of Ayers' journal document his military service from April to June 1864 and from January to July 1865. There is a typed journal and a slightly more detailed typed narrative of the 1864 period. Subjects from 1864 include the unit's movements; weather; the surrounding countryside; skirmishes with Confederate troops; the battle of Cloyd's Mountain; searching for food; sermons; Bunger's Mill; interactions with civilians; guerrilla warfare; arriving in Staunton, Virginia, in June; and marching to Lexington, Virginia. Typed journal from 1865 provides brief comments about daily activities. Topics from 1865 include Ayers' promotions; unit movements; skirmishes; marching back to Richmond and preparing to leave the army; and returning home after the war.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Michael A. Ayers, Soldier, Civil War Journal, A&M 0325, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: West Virginia & Regional History Center
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard