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Alexander Sterrett Paxton Papers
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0372
Scope and Contents
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:
Inclusive 1858-1959; Majority of material found within Bulk 1861-1865
"Liberty Hall Volunteers" Orderly Book
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0625
Content Description
This collection consists of a pocket sized leather bound notebook used initially by William A. Anderson, Orderly or First Sergeant of the 'Liberty Hall Volunteers,' Washington College's military company organized in April 1861 for service in the Confederate army. The notebook was used to keep the daily rolls of the company and documents such things as absences, sick lists, accoutrement details, and police lists of its original members. Anderson carried the notebook from the formation of...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1861-04 - 1861-09