Clegg, William (fl. 1859-1907) [Diary of William Clegg, I company, 2nd Infantry, Louisiana]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03133.11 Author/Creator: Clegg, William (fl. 1859-1907) Place Written: s.l. Type: Diary Date: 6 January 1861 - circa 1862 Pagination: 1 v. ; 11.4 x 7 cm. Order a Copy
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.
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