Diary
- Creator:
- Hanna, John F. (John Francis), 1843-1885 and Knight, Septimus
- Scope and content:
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John F. Hanna's diary contains a colorful account of life at VMI and in Lexington, Virginia during the Spring of 1864. Entries begin April 17, 1864 and end May 9, 1864.
The diary was used by Septimus Knight of 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry from August 1862 (apparently copied from an earlier diary or notes) through June 1868. Most entries relate the movements and activities of the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects:
- Culpeper County (Va.)—History—Civil War, 1861-1865
Lexington (Va.)—History—Civil War, 1861-1865
Lexington (Va.) -- Social life and customs
New Market Cadets
United States -- Army -- Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 15th (1862-1865)
United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Personal narratives
Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1860-1869
Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1864
Virginia Military Institute—Curricula
Virginia Military Institute—Faculty—Anecdotes
Virginia Military Institute—Civil War, 1861-1865
Diaries - Names:
- Davis, Thomas D. (Thomas Dixon), 1843-1925
Gilham, William, 1818-1872
Shriver, Samuel S. (Samuel Sprigg), 1843-1881
Smith, Edward H. (Edward Harvie), 1845-1912
Hanna, John F. (John Francis), 1843-1885
Knight, Septimus
Davis, Thomas D. (Thomas Dixon), 1843-1925
Gilham, William, 1818-1872
Shriver, Samuel S. (Samuel Sprigg), 1843-1881
Smith, Edward H. (Edward Harvie), 1845-1912
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Preston LibraryVirginia Military Institute345 Letcher Ave.Lexington, VA 24450-0304
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Jeffrey S. KozakEmail: archives@vmi.eduPhone: (540) 464-7516Phone: (540) 464-7566Fax: (540) 464-7089Web: www.vmi.edu/archives
- Parent restrictions:
- There are no restrictions
- Parent terms of access:
- Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.