Box 1
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Diary, volume four, 1861-11-22 through 1862-02-09
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consiste of Alexander Sterrett Paxton's journals in six volumes (484 p.)during the American Civil War. They cover his service as a member of the 4th Virginia Infantry of the Stonewall Brigade, including his role as a Commissary Sergeant of the regiment. Journal entries explore the war experiences of a Confederate foot soldier and include: his insights into motives for war; observations and descriptions of ranking officers, fellow soldiers, friends and family; detailed...
Dates:
1861-11-22 through 1862-02-09