civil war manuscripts - American Memory from the Library of Congress

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Wilder, William Frank
(1831-1917) Capt., 46th Illinois Infantry
Collection, 1903-27. 3 items.
In part, transcripts.
"Reminiscences of the Civil War," written in 1903. Includes
comments on the Fort Donelson, Corinth, and Vicksburg
campaigns, northern optimism at the beginning of the war, the
sobering effect of the 1st Manassas Campaign, enlistments,
training, camp life, disease, casualties, slavery, black life, the
attitude of Union soldiers toward blacks, depredations, discipline,
entertainment, and Confederate deserters.
1027
Wiley, Harvey Washington
(1844-1930) Cpl., 137th Indiana Volunteers
Papers, 1854-1944. ca. 70,000 items.
Includes diary kept by Wiley during marches in Kentucky
and Tennessee, May 30—Sept. 17,1864. Contains comments on
camp life, diet, morale, discipline, disease, morality, the occupation
of Nashville, guerrilla warfare, and the activities of loyalist
cavalry units from east Tennessee.
Finding aid available.
1028
Wilkes, Charles (1798-1877) Comdr., USN
Papers, 1607-1959. ca. 6,500 items.
General, official, and family correspondence, diary, and
autobiography concerning the Trent affair, and Wilkes' command
of the James River and Potomac River flotillas and the
West India Squadron. Also contains letterbooks, court-martial
records, and miscellaneous maps and photographs.
Finding aid and microfilm copy (26 reels) available.
1029
Willard Family
Papers, 1800-1955. ca. 80,000 items.
In part, transcripts and photocopies.
Items relating to the war comprise chiefly letters and documents
relating to the career of Maj. Joseph C. Willard, aide-decamp
to Gen. Irvin McDowell, and personal and family correspondence
of the accused Confederate spy, Antonia Ford, the
future Mrs. J. C. Willard. Includes a diary kept by Willard
during the 2d Manassas Campaign and containing remarks on
camp life, marches, foraging expeditions, depredations, and the
activities of General McDowell; letters from Antonia Ford to
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