Virgil S. Murphey Diary, . 1864-1865

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Virgil S. Murphey Diary, . 1864-1865

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Virgil S. Murphey (fl. 1864-1865) was a Confederate colonel in the 17th Alabama Regiment, and a prisoner at Johnson's Island, Ohio. The collection is the diary reminiscences of Virgil S. Murphey, Confederate colonel, 17th Alabama Regiment. Pages 1-131, presumably written in early January 1865, recount his experiences from his capture at the battle of Franklin, Tenn., 30 November 1864 to 17 January 1865; during most of this period, Murphey was a prisoner at Johnson's Island, Ohio. Actual diary entries begin with 18 January (page 132) and conclude with 17 February 1865 (page 202), with Murphey still a prisoner at Johnson's Island. Final pages of the volume contain miscellaneous notes of addresses, expenses, etc.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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Murphey, Virgil S., fl. 1864-1865.

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Virgil S. Murphey (fl. 1864-1865) was a Confederate colonel in the 17th Alabama Regiment, and a prisoner at Johnson's Island, Ohio. From the guide to the Virgil S. Murphey Diary, ., 1864-1865, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) ...