Title: Civil War Diary of William J. Robinson

Date/Date Range :   1975

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:

Collection consists of a type-written, soft-bound copy of the Civil War Diary of William J. Robinson, published in 1975, which focuses on the time Robinson spent as a prisoner on Johnson's Island from the time of his capture on September, 17, 1863, through March 6, 1865. The booklet also contains information concerning The Autograph Book of William E. DeMoss.

Call number: MS-2856

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Aquisition Information:

Purchased by Special Collections, January 19, 2006.

Access Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Copyright:

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.

Preferred Citation:

[Identification of Item], Civil War Diary of William J. Robinson, MS-2856. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Collection consists of a single folder.

William J. Robinson was born on September 28, 1832, to James Clark and Susan Litton Robinson. He enlisted in Company A (the Hermitage Guards) of the Twentieth Tennessee Volunteer Infantry in Nashville on May 15, 1861. On December 5, 1862, he reenlisted as captain of Company D of the Tenth Tennessee Cavalry, also called DeMoss' Cavalry. Robinson was wounded at Fort Donelson on February 5, 1863. Williams was captured on September 17, 1863, and served as a prisoner at Johnson's Island.

This collection consists of a type-written, soft-bound copy of the Diary of Captain William J. Robinson, published in 1975. The diary focuses on the time Robinson spent as a prisoner on Johnson's Island, and originally contained autographs of one hundred six fellow Confederate officers who were also prisoners on Johnson's Island, a tribute to Marmaduke Cox, who died on Johnson's Island, a list of the Tennesseans held at the prison, and daily entries from the time of his capture through March 6, 1865. The booklet also contains information concerning The Autograph Book of William E. DeMoss.

• United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
• Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.