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A century and a half after Appomattox, the diaries of soldiers continue to surface, and Civil War enthusiasts, including many university professors, dream of finding a lost piece of history. Such was the delight of David Roe, whose friend gave him a remarkable family heirloom—the diary of Valentine C. Randolph—which included handwritten daily entries starting on the day Randolph enlisted and ending on the evening before he arrived home. Spanning three years of military experience in the 39th Illinois Regiment, this diary includes revealing narratives, some recounting events not noted in other sources.
An eloquent diarist, Randolph vividly describes military action in key areas of the eastern theater—northern Virginia, Charleston, and Richmond and its surrounds. His record of the Peninsula Campaign, the siege of Charleston, and finally the Bermuda Hundred and Petersburg campaigns offers a rare look at the role common soldiers played in master strategies. He recounts the trials of garrison duty and sea sickness; he observes life in army camps and hospitals. A former theology student and an unusually thoughtful man, Randolph questions the military predation of civilian property and condemns the racial prejudices of his fellow soldiers.
Contents
Table of Contents
Maps
Preface by David D. Roe
Introduction by Stephen R. Wise
The Diary of Valentine Cartwright Randolph
Preface
Volume 1: Lincoln, Illinois, September-December 1861
Volume 2: Hancock, Maryland, January-March 1862
Volume 3: March-July 1862
Volume 4: Harrison's Landing, Virginia, July 1862-March 1863
Volume 5: Folly Island, South Carolina, April-August 1863
Volume 6: Morris Island, South Carolina, September 1863-May 1864
Volume 7: Bermuda Hundred, Virginia, June-September 1864
Epilogue by Stephen R. Wise
Appendix—A Brief Biography of Valentine C. Randolph by Charles Stanley
Notes
Notes on Sources
Index
