Civil War Prisoner Ledger
Scope and Content
Ledger from a Union prison in Alexandria, Virginia, that documents the transgressions of Union soldiers. Includes prisoners' name, regiment, company, charges, charging official, and remarks. Includes prisoners from the following regiments: 5 NY, 16 NY, 109 NY, 28 MA, Colored, 11 US, 44 NY, 3 MD, 112PA, 15 CT, and many others.
Dates
- Creation: April 13, 1864-May 16, 1864
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.
Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of 1 volume.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The provenance of this collection is unknown.
Physical Description
7.5 x 11.5 ledger; many pages missing. Poor condition.
General Note
The ledger may be from the Franklin and Armfield Office prison camp in Alexandria, VA.
- Title
- A Guide to the Civil War Prisoner Ledger
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Cheri Crist
- Date
- 2015-07
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
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Rochester 14604 USA
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