Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863

Scope and Contents This collection consists of one letter (dated May 11, 1863) from Confederate soldier Derastus E. W. Myers to his brother and sister. The letter was written from "Camp Near Hamilton's Crossing" after the Battle of Chancellorsville. The letter regards the death of Stonewall Jackson. Myers served as a Sergeant with the 33rd Virginia Infantry Regiment.

Scope and Contents This collection consists of the Civil War papers of John Garibaldi. The bulk of the collection consists of 38 letters (dated 1861-1864) written by Garibaldi to his wife Sarah Garibaldi (Poor) during his service in the Confederate Army (27th Virginia Infantry Regiment). Primary topics include: Camp life The hardships of war for both soldiers and civilians Battles and skirmishes, including Chancellorsville (Virginia) and Gettysburg (Pennsylvania) Other members...

Scope and Contents This collection consists of one letter (dated May 12, 1863) written by Confederate soldier John P. Welsh to his wife and mother. Welsh, a staff officer, was in camp near Hamilton's Crossing after the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia and the letter mentions the death of Stonewall Jackson. Welsh was killed later that year.

Scope and Contents This collection consists of one Civil War letter (dated May 23rd, 1863) written by Union soldier John T. Norton (Lieutenant, 97th Regiment New York State Volunteers) to his father, Morgan Norton of Norway, New York. Norton discusses the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia and mentions the death of Stonewall Jackson, referring to him as "the bravest of the brave."

Scope and Contents Writen from "Camp Near Hamilton's Crossing 6 miles South Fredericksburg," Virginia. Letter regards the wounding and death of Stonewall Jackson.

Scope and Contents Written from "Camp Near Hamilton's Crossing" after the Battle of Chancellorsville. The letter regards the death of Stonewall Jackson. Myers served as a Sergeant with the 33rd Virginia Infantry Regiment.

Scope and Contents Written from "Camp, 9th Regt. N.Y.S.V." Letter discusses the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia and mentions the death of Stonewall Jackson, referring to him as "the bravest of the brave."