James Madison Scates Civil War Diaries!

See James Madison Scates.  James Madison Scates was a Sgt., later Captain, of the 40th Virginia.  Married Cornelia Balderson, Theoderick's daughter. (William) Balderson is mentioned....his fatal wound "in the leggs" at Gaines' Mill.  Details of battles, troop movements, capture and life in POW camps.  Will transcribe parts later!
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