James F. Shapleigh Civil War Diary, 1863

Manuscript Collection #1313

  • Descriptive Summary
     
    Title: James F. Shapleigh Civil War Diary
    Creator: Shapleigh, James F.
    Repository: ECU Manuscript Collection
    Language: English
    Abstract: This pocket diary was kept by Union soldier James F. Shapleigh of 43rd Massachusetts Volunteers, Co. D, from January 1, 1863, through July 20, 1863. He was mustered out at the end of July 1863. During this period the 43rd Massachusetts Volunteers served in North Carolina with the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 18th Army Corps. Camp Rogers in New Bern, was home base. Included in the diary are good details related to the Battle of Washington, North Carolina, that covers March 30 to April 19, 1863, as well as everyday life for soldiers.
    Extent: 0.004 Cubic feet, 1 archival folder, consisting of a diary
  • Administrative Information
     
    Accessions Information

    June 30, 2017, (unprocessed), .004 cubic feet; This pocket diary was kept by Union soldier James F. Shapleigh of 43rd Massachusetts Volunteers, Co. D, from January 1, 1863, through July 20, 1863. He was mustered out at the end of July 1863. During this period the 43rd Massachusetts Volunteers served in North Carolina with the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 18th Army Corps. Camp Rogers in New Bern, was home base. Included in the diary are good details related to the Battle of Washington, North Carolina, that covers March 30 to April 19, 1863, as well as everyday life for soldiers. Purchased from William Reese Company, New Haven, Connecticut, with state funds.

    Acquisition Information

    Purchased from William Reese Company

    Access Restrictions

    No restrictions

    Copyright Notice

    Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.

    Preferred Citation

    James F. Shapleigh Civil War Diary (#1313), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA


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