M. M. Cottingim Diary,
Scope and Content
Cottingim's diary includes entries from April-October of 1862. In addition to short entries about his regiment's movements and activities, his last few entries make mention of his leg being wounded at Antietam on September 17, its subsequent amputation and infection, and his removal to a hospital near Frederick.
Dates
- 1862
Creator
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from M.M. Cottingim Diary must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical Note
M. M. Cottingim served as a private with Company A, 2nd Regiment, Mississippi Infantry. He mustered in during March of 1862. He died in November 18, 1862, probably from wounds sustained during fighting at Antietam, and was buried in Frederick, MD.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection consists of a diary written by M.M. Cottingim between April and October of 1862.
Acquisition Information
M.M. Cottingim Diary, Ms2012-033 was purchased by Special Collections in December 2011.
Alternate Form Available
This collection has been digitized and is available online.
DIGITAL CONTENT
This collection has been digitized and is available online.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the M.M. Cottingim Diary, Ms2012-033, was completed in July 2012.
- Title
- A Guide to the M. M. Cottingim Diary, 1862
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Ryan Speer, Archivist
- Date
- © Virginia Tech. All rights reserved.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
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Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
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