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     MANUSCRIPTS and ARCHIVAL MATERIAL

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Edmund Harrison autograph book

 Unprocessed Material — Box RG 30 - Additions Box 1: [Barcode: X032668433], Folder: ViU-2023-0146_001
Identifier: ViU-2023-0146

John Edwin Roller papers-addition 2

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: ViU-2021-0020

John William "John Billy" Peyton diaries and account books

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 4944
Content Description Peyton's diaries cover the Civil War and Reconstruction periods and frequently mention conflicts, specifically the Yankees and how many people were killed on both sides of battlefields. His diary entries describe the Yankees being at his home and near his neighbors in Rapidan, Virginia. Many southern generals are mentioned including General (Stonewall Thomas) Jackson, General (J.E.B.) Stuart, and General (Richard S.) Ewell. There are also references to President (Andrew) Johnson. ...
Dates: 1862 - 1911