Collection: James A. Henderson papers | Special Collections & Archives

Scope and Contents

The collection contains the typescript of a paper entitled "The Private Scribblings of Jas. A. Henderson, Co. C. 12th Iowa V. V. Infantry, Centre, Ala. - Dec. 1, 1865." Henderson was apparently attached to the Assistant Provost Marshal's office in Centre, Alabama, after the Civil War. The first four pages begin as a simple diary but changes into an unfinished short story of patriotism, heroism, jealousy, and love, that takes place during the war and where the young protagonist was set upon by all possible ills and troubles in his quest to win the hand of the girl he loves.

Dates

1865 December 1-4

Creator

Henderson, James A. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

None

Biographical / Historical

James A. Henderson was from Iowa and served in the Twelveth Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.

Extent

0.02 Linear Feet (1 item; 22 pages, typescript)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

Writings of James A. Henderson of the Twelveth Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment while stationed at Centre, Alabama, in December 1865.

Provenance

unknown

General

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