Henry W. Hendricks diary, 1864-1865
File — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Civil War Diary of (Lieutenant) Henry W. Hendricks (color copy) detailing his day to day life as a soldier in battles in Virginia, including those at Drury's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, the Battle of the Crater, and others. With descriptions of military hospitals, being a prisoner of war at Fort Delaware, a furlough home, and then service near Wilmington, NC, Forts Fisher and Anderson, and a second time as a prisoner of war in Washington, DC. Includes mentions of family and fate of many South Carolina soldiers he knew.
Dates
- Creation: 1864-1865
Creator
- From the Collection: Trott family (Family)
Language of Material
From the Collection:
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.5 linear feet (3 document boxes, 1 slim document box)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)