J. A. Lineback papers, ca. 1861-1863; ca. 1914.

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J. A. Lineback papers, ca. 1861-1863; ca. 1914.

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The collection consists of three volumes relating to Julius A. Lineback. Included are Lineback's wartime diary, about 200 pages; an expanded version of that diary, with photographs and drawings, including sketches made in the field by regimental artist, Alexander C. Meinung, materials relating to reunions and other activities of Confederate veterans, and other scrapbook material added by Lineback, probably after 1900, about 390 pages; and a third volume containing extracts from the expanded diary, which were published in the "Winston-Salem Sentinel" in 1914. This last volume also contains North Carolina and Confederate currency issued during the Civil War. In the various versions of the diary, Lineback discussed, in some detail, movements of his regiment; camp life; engagements with Federal troops, including the Battle of Gettysburg; care of battle casualties, band members also functioning as medical aids; musical activities of the band; and other related matters.

3 items (0.5 linear ft.).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7158151

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Lineback, J. A. (Julius Augustus), 1834-1930

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Julius A. Lineback of Haw River and Winston-Salem, N.C., was a member of the marching band attached to the 26th North Carolina Regiment during the Civil War. From the description of J. A. Lineback papers, ca. 1861-1863; ca. 1914. WorldCat record id: 26243310 Julius A. Lineback, fl. 1860s-1920s, of Haw River, N.C., was a member of the marching band attached to the 26th North Carolina Regiment during the Civil War. Early entries in Lineback's diary indicate that h...

Confederate States of America. Army. North Carolina Infantry Regiment, 26th

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Confederate states of America. Army

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The Savannah Ordnance Depot, Savannah, Georgia, was organized as a field depot during the Civil War. In April 1864, it became the Savannah Arsenal under the supervision of the Chief of Ordnance. From the description of Savannah Ordnance Depot employment roll, 1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477938 The Confederate States of America Army may have created the position of Purchasing Commissary of Subsistence to oversee the distribution of food and other supplies to the Co...

Meinung, Alexander C.

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