William Nalle letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0042
One letter (October 16, 1870) from Cadet William Nalle to his mother, Mrs. Thomas Botts Nalle. Contains a detailed account of the death and funeral of General Robert E. Lee. Nalle describes mourning activities at VMI, Washington College, and Lexington; standing guard over Lee's body with four other cadets; funeral procession. Letter also mentions flood in Rockbridge County that destroyed canal locks, bridges and other property.
Dates
- 1870
Creator
- Nalle, William (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
1 items
Biographical / Historical
William Nalle, born ca. 1848, Culpeper, Virginia; graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1872; Civil Engineer and farmer; Adjutant General of Virginia; Col., 4th Virginia Infantry, Spanish-American War; Board of Visitors, VMI, 1898-1906; died July 30, 1911 in Culpeper, Virginia.
Physical Location
Manuscripts Stacks
Online Access
Creator
- Nalle, William (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository
