William Aiken Kelly diaries, 1864.

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William Aiken Kelly diaries, 1864.

Two journals containing holograph enries kept by Confederate Civil War officer, William Aiken Kelly. Also contains a photograph of Kelly in uniform (1862). Volume 1 (1864 Jan. 1-Dec. 31) contains brief daily entries concerning the weather, promotions, camp locations, transfers of men, and other activities. In the back of the volume are brief accounts for amounts received and paid. Volume 2 (1864 July 27-Aug 31) provides more detailed accounts of Kelly's activities.

2 folders.

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Kelly, William Aiken.

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Captain in the 1st South Carolina Volunteers of the Army of Northern Virginia, Company L, McGowan's Brigade. From the description of William Aiken Kelly diaries, 1864. (College of Charleston). WorldCat record id: 31740971 ...

Confederate States of America. Army of Northern Virginia

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The Army of Northern Virginia was the primary military force of the Confederate States of America's Eastern Theater. Organized on June 20, 1861, as the Army of the Potomac, it soon incorporated the armies of the Shenandoah, Harpers Ferry, and the Northwest. The army's name changed to Army of Northern Virginia on March 14, 1862. It surrendered to the Northern Army of the Potomac at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. From the description of Confederate States of America, Army of ...