6 January 1861 - circa 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