Manuscript Database
Creator/Title
Green, John Williams, 1841-1920. Diary, 1861-1863.
Call No.
Mss. A G796c
Content
Green's remembrances of his duty with the Orphan Brigade follow him through the battles of Shiloh and Murfreesboro, the defense Vicksburg, etc. In entries from ca. 26 September 1861-mid February 1862 (p# 1-5), Green vividly describes making his way from Louisville, through Nelson County, and into the Green River Valley to enlist with the Confederate Army. He also recalls his encampment at Bowling Green. This early portion of the diary highlights Green's feelings of fear and excitement about being a first time soldier.