James Z. McChesney Papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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No special access restriction applies.

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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], James Z. McChesney Papers, A&M 2051, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet Summary: 2 1/2 in. (4 folders)
Creator:
McChesney, James Z.
Abstract:
Typescript copies of correspondence, diary entries, biographical sketches of Confederate veterans, manuscripts recounting battles, rosters of Confederate cavalry and infantry companies, and newspaper clippings of Pvt. James Z. McChesney of the Confederate States Army. Subjects include Confederate military activities, military activity in the Shenandoah Valley, McCausland's march on Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and information on various units and battles. Addendum of 2004/05/06 includes letters written by James Z. McChesney, transfer order, leave of absence notice, and a Confederate valentine. See Scope and Content Note for more information.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], James Z. McChesney Papers, A&M 2051, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Typescript copies of correspondence, diary entries, biographical sketches of Confederate veterans, manuscripts recounting battles, rosters of Confederate cavalry and infantry companies, and newspaper clippings of Pvt. James Z. McChesney of the Confederate States Army. Subjects include Confederate military activities, military activity in the Shenandoah Valley, McCausland's march on Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and information on various units and battles.

Addendum of 2004/05/06 includes nine letters written by James Z. McChesney while in Confederate military service with the 17th, 11th, 14th, and 1st Virginia Calvary. Also includes transfer order, leave of absence notice, and a Confederate valentine. Letters detail Confederate and Union military activities across the Shenandoah Valley (Warm Springs, Strasburg, Winchester) and western Virginia, the Battle of Droop Mountain, troop living conditions and morale, supplies, and McChesney's personal and family relationships. Includes mentions of Union General Averill, and Confederate General Jenkins, Colonel William Jackson, and Captain McNeil, the Partisan Ranger. (1862-1864; 0.01 ft.)

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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