M. M. Cottingim Diary,

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from M.M. Cottingim Diary must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: M.M. Cottingim Diary, Ms2012-033, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Cottingim, M. M., d.1862 (2nd Regiment, Mississippi Infantry)
Abstract:
The collection consists of a diary written by M.M. Cottingim between April and October of 1862.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: M.M. Cottingim Diary, Ms2012-033, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

Cottingim's diary includes entries from April-October of 1862. In addition to short entries about his regiment's movements and activities, his last few entries make mention of his leg being wounded at Antietam on September 17, its subsequent amputation and infection, and his removal to a hospital near Frederick.

Biographical / historical:

M. M. Cottingim served as a private with Company A, 2nd Regiment, Mississippi Infantry. He mustered in during March of 1862. He died in November 18, 1862, probably from wounds sustained during fighting at Antietam, and was buried in Frederick, MD.

Acquisition information:
M.M. Cottingim Diary, Ms2012-033 was purchased by Special Collections in December 2011.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the M.M. Cottingim Diary, Ms2012-033, was completed in July 2012.

Physical description:
This collection has been digitized and is available .