Civil War diary of Egbert J. Scott, 1862-1863

Collection — Box: 4, Folder: 1

Identifier: A1992-186-001

Scope and Contents

A handwritten copy of the diary of Egbert J. Scott while imprisoned at Andersonville Prison in Georgia during the Civil War. The diary is dated August 14, 1862 through October 26, 1863. The last part of the diary includes a glued in newspaper transcript for when he was captured on September 19, 1863. Accompanied by a typed transcript of the diary.

Dates

Creation: 1862-1863

Creator

Scott, Egbert J. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Please contact the Archivist regarding permission to publish material.

Biographical / Historical

Egbert J. Scott was a Union soldier during the Civil War. He was captured at Chicamauga on September 19, 1863 and imprisoned at Andersonville Prison, Sumter County, Georgia.