Fulkerson, Abram, Jr., 1834-1902

Scope and Contents Written from Abingdon, Virginia. Letter concerns John D. Imboden's donation to VMI of the field glasses belonging to Union officer W. S. Lincoln of the 34th Massachusetts Infantry. Imboden recounts the events at the Battle of New Market, Virginia that lead to the capture of Lincoln and the acquisition of the field glasses.Page 6 of the letter contains a note by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith pointing out an inaccuracy. Then note reads "I am much obliged to Gen. Imboden for...