Letter, John D. Imboden to Abram Fulkerson, 1889-06-21
Item
Letter, John D. Imboden to Abram Fulkerson, 1889 [Digital]
Concerning 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 that lead to the capture of Lincoln and the acquisition of the field glasses. Page 6 contains a note by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith pointing out an inaccuracy.
Dates
- 1889-06-21
Extent
1 items : 6 pages
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This letter was transferred from the VMI Museum, which has the referenced field glasses in its collection.
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository
