1859-1907

Clegg, William, fl. 1859-1907

Header Record

Title: [Collection of William Clegg, I company, 2nd regiment, Louisiana, infantry] [decimalized]

Collection includes nine letters, one newspaper clipping with ribbon, one diary, one ledger, and one photograph. Four envelopes are included. Letters are written from various people and include recommendations for Clegg, reflections of the War, and various other topics. Diary mostly consists of entries on camp life, marching, and some fighting.

GLC03133

circa 1900-1901

Clegg, William, fl. 1859-1907

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Miscellaneous writings by William Clegg]

Random thoughts and notes written by Clegg. Topics discussed include education, training of the will, and death, "The tolling of the bell".

GLC03133.09

1861-1862

Clegg, William, fl. 1859-1907

Diary

Title: [Diary of William Clegg, I company, 2nd Infantry, Louisiana]

Diary of a Confederate Sergeant in Louisiana 2nd Infantry (somewhat inaccurate; see 10 June 1861 entry) which includes detailed entries on the movement of his regiment, and skirmishes with Union forces. Includes a rough sketch of the Battle of Bethel Church in Hampton, Virginia, various songs, drawings, and personal reflections. The diary is entirely in pencil, and parts of it are smudged. Fragile.

GLC03133.11

1863-1865

Clegg, William, fl. 1859-1907

Manuscript

Title: [Ledger]

Leatherbound ledger which includes various types of lists, reports, and writings. Fragile.

GLC03133.12

circa 1859-1907

Clegg, William, fl. 1859-1907

Photograph

Title: [Confederate soldier William Clegg]

Full length photograph of Clegg standing.

GLC03133.13