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James C. Woodworth Diary, Vol. 6, 1864 April 15-1865 May 13

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSN/CW 1014-6

Scope and Contents

Includes Woodworth's account of the Bermuda Hundred campaign, including the battles of Port Walthall Junction (6-7 May 1864), Arrowhead Church (9-10 May) and Drewry's Bluff (14-16 May); the battle of Cold Harbor, where he was wounded (3 June 1864); subsequent service in North Carolina in September-October 1864; and civilian life in Massachusetts and Indiana (October 1864-May 1865. Sketches include: map of Smithfield, Virginia (6v-7r); plan of Camp Wellington (10v-11r); battle of Port Walthal Junction, 6 May (24r); battle of Port Walthal Junction, 7 May (26r); battle of Arrowhead Church (34v-35r); camp at Beechwood Station, North Carolina (64v); battle of Cold Harbor (65v-66r).

Dates

  • Creation: 1864 April 15-1865 May 13

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

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