34th Alabama Infantry, Company G 1/9th Plate Cased Tintype

[Secesh]

Hello all,
I wanted to share with you an image that's been in my collection for over 20 years....The image is a 1/9th plate tintype with case, id's on the inside with a period signature that matches those on his pay vouchers... Joshua W. Whaley, Co G, 34th Ala Inf.
Whaley was born in Georgia January 28, 1843, and migrated as a child with his family to Tallapoosa County, Alabama. He enlisted in 1862 in the 34th, which was assigned to Manigault's Brigade, AOT. Pvt. Whaley was named to the Confederate Roll of Honor for his actions at Murfreesboro, severely wounded in the thigh at Resaca, and surrendered with Johnson in 1865. While on leave for his wound he married Sarah Pearce Crow on June 30, 1864...After the War he farmed in Tallapoosa County, dying there April 26, 1881. He is buried in New Harmony Cemetery. In this image Whaley is wearing what I believe to be a State of Alabama issue dark blue kepi...Whaley was also a Mason.

[dixieflyer]

Re: 34th Alabama Infantry, Company G 1/9th Plate Cased Tintype

Thanks for taking the time to post and share that image Tom. My first reenactment unit, the 28th Alabama*, was in Manigault's Brigade. It is always nice to see an image of a soldier associated with that brigade, one doesn't often see images from that end of the AoT.

*(We're having a reunion this fall at the Alabama state archives.)

[Secesh]

Re: 34th Alabama Infantry, Company G 1/9th Plate Cased Tintype

I had heard that the State of Alabam has dedicated a hall to her Confederate & Union soldiers, with photos covering the walls. I sent them a copy of Whaley's image, which they accepted, saying as you did that not many images surface from the AOT, especially the 34th. Perhaps you'll see it there.

[dixieflyer]

Re: 34th Alabama Infantry, Company G 1/9th Plate Cased Tintype

Tom, many years ago, the whole third floor of the archives was one giant hall of CS flags. Most/all were taken down for restoration, but they are now back, or at least most of them from what I hear. There are some nice uniform items in there, and I hope to be permitted to take pics, etc. of their other goodies when I get in this next fall.

[Secesh]

Re: 34th Alabama Infantry, Company G 1/9th Plate Cased Tintype

That would be great if they would allow you to take pics! Perhaps you could post some of them on here?

[dixieflyer]

Re: 34th Alabama Infantry, Company G 1/9th Plate Cased Tintype

Tom, I will be happy to post any images here that I take as long as they: a) turn out, and b) the archive folks don't mind. Again, thanks so much for sharing this. I've forwarded this on to my old pards that are heading to the reunion, and it created much excitement.

[dixieflyer]

Re: 34th Alabama Infantry, Company G 1/9th Plate Cased Tintype

Tom, I am intrigued by the "state issue dark blue kepi". Any more information on those, when issued, who to, etc.?

[Regimental Colours]

Re: 34th Alabama Infantry, Company G 1/9th Plate Cased Tintype

The State of Alabama has digitized their photographic archives and placed it online. Here is the link:

http://digital.archives.alabama.gov/cdm4/results.php?CISOOP1=exact&CISOBOX1=Soldiers--Confederate+States+of+America--Alabama&CISOFIELD1=CISOSEARCHALL&CISOOP2=all&CISOBOX2=photographs&CISOFIELD2=format&CISOROOT=/photo&t=s&CISOSTART=1,1

Tom's photograph is on the above website and so are several other 34th Alabama images.

[Regimental Colours]

Re: 34th Alabama Infantry, Company G 1/9th Plate Cased Tintype

Warren you might find this of interest:

http://digital.archives.alabama.gov/cdm4/results.php?CISOOP1=exact&CISOBOX1=Civil+War&CISOFIELD1=subjec&CISOOP2=all&CISOBOX2=ambrotypes&CISOFIELD2=format&CISOROOT=/photo&t=s

"Labeled "William McLoad," this Confederate in a captain's uniform is probably Captain William A. McLeod, Co. H., 28th Alabama Infantry, C.S.A., who was killed in 1864. Ambrotype is 2 x 2.5 inches."

[dixieflyer]

Re: 34th Alabama Infantry, Company G 1/9th Plate Cased Tintype

Adam, thanks so much on both counts!

[Secesh]

Re: 34th Alabama Infantry, Company G 1/9th Plate Cased Tintype

Thanks for the link Adam! As to the kepi, I do know that early in the War the State of Alabama Volunteer Corps were issued dark blue frocks and kepis with glossy leather visors and Alabama State Seal buttons on the sides per Alabama regulations...This kepi appears to match that description. Unfortunately I do not know if the overshirt he's wearing is a private purchase or issued fatigue shirt, but can say that the plaid necktie is probably non-regulation...lol

[Regimental Colours]

Re: 34th Alabama Infantry, Company G 1/9th Plate Cased Tintype

Warren, this example was most likely worn by Private J.F. Blackwell of Company B (later Company I) of the 5th Alabama and was formally in the Michael Kramer Collection.
















***Note: Warren, PM sent.

[LWhite64]

Re: 34th Alabama Infantry, Company G 1/9th Plate Cased Tintype

Since I have been working with Manigault's brigade so much over the past few years Ill pass along a little reading.

The Civil War Letters of Joshua K. Callaway, one of the best letter collections from a Jr. Officer I have seen, also sorts of little details in there from his reading list to him carrying a carpet bag on campaign. He was a from Summerfield in Dallas County where he was a school teacher.

Great Things Are Expected of Us: The Letters of Colonel C. Irvine Walker, 10th South Carolina Infantry, C.S.A., Walker was a staff officer for Manigault for most of the war, being transfered to the 10th at Atlanta in 64. Very colorful letters that span the entire war in the west for the 10th. Interesting perspective of a coastal SC regiment sent to the Army of Tennessee, needless to say there is culture shock. Walker is very outspoken in his opinions and are a good counter to the much humbler Callaway.

A Carolinian Goes To War. Manigault's memoir. A very rare thing to see from a brigadier and ties in perfectly with both of the above. A lot of insigt into this brigade can be seen through this book.

[Secesh]

Re: 34th Alabama Infantry, Company G 1/9th Plate Cased Tintype

Thanks Lee! Looks like 3 more titles to add to my ever-growing list of books to acquire!~

[Regimental Colours]

Re: 34th Alabama Infantry, Company G 1/9th Plate Cased Tintype

Tom:

The Alabama Archives have also posted online a very interesting collection of letters written by Thomas Warrick who served in the "Coosa Home Guards, and he was a private in Company C of the 34th Alabama Infantry."

Here's the link:

http://digital.archives.alabama.gov/cdm4/results.php?CISOOP1=all&CISOBOX1=34th%20alabama&CISOFIELD1=CISOSEARCHALL&CISOOP2=exact&CISOBOX2=&CISOFIELD2=CISOSEARCHALL&CISOOP3=any&CISOBOX3=&CISOFIELD3=CISOSEARCHALL&CISOOP4=none&CISOBOX4=&CISOFIELD4=CISOSEARCHALL&CISOROOT=all&t=a