Elmore Wilkinson Civil War Diary, 1864-1865 A&M 3309

West Virginia and Regional History Center

1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
Business Number: 304-293-3536
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URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu

Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center

Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 3309

Title

Elmore Wilkinson Civil War Diary 1864-1865

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195894

Quantity

0 Linear Feet, Summary: 34 pages (photocopy)

Creator

Wilkinson, Elmore

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 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Language

English

Abstract

Photocopied transcription of the 1864-65 Civil War diary of Elmore Wilkinson of Company G, 15th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry. The diary includes accounts of several battles and encounters with the enemy, and a list of wounded men from Company G. One notable entry briefly mentions a general review of the troops at Richmond, Virginia by General U.S. Grant (March 17, 1865).

Administrative Information

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Conditions Governing Access

No special access restriction applies.

Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Elmore Wilkinson Civil War Diary, A&M 3309, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Civil War - West Virginia 15th Volunteer Infantry, Company G.
Civil War -- War diaries
Civil War battles - Berryville.
Civil War battles - Cedar Creek.
Civil War battles - Cloyd's Mountain.
Civil War battles - Hatcher's Run.
Civil War battles - Lynchburg.
Civil War battles - Petersburg.
Civil War battles - Tom's Brook, Virginia.
Civil War battles - Winchester.
Diaries and journals.
Wilkinson, Elmore

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Wilkinson, Elmore