George Quintus Peyton diary [manuscript], 1864.

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George Quintus Peyton diary [manuscript], 1864.

The diary describes his joining the army in February 1864, the battle of the Wilderness, fighting Sheridan's Cavalry in the Shenandoah Valley, his capture at the Battle of Cedar Creek, and life in the Point Lookout, Md., prison.

1 reel : negative; 35 mm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7921808

University of Virginia. Library

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Point Lookout Prison Camp for Confederates

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Peyton, George Quintus, 1843-

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Culpeper County, Va., resident; 1843-1927, private, Company A, 13th Virginia Infantry. From the description of George Quintus Peyton diary [manuscript], 1864. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647834279 ...