Collection: F. Lewis Marshall letter

This collection consists of one letter (dated October 6, 1863) confirming and giving details of the death of James K. Marshall, VMI Class of 1860, who was killed in battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The letter was written to James' parents, Edward C. Marshall and Rebecca Peyton Marshall, by his cousin, F. Lewis Marshall.

Dates

1863 October 6

Creator

Marshall, F. Lewis (Person)

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Extent

1 items

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

James Keith Marshall was born in 1839 and graduated VMI in 1860. During the Civil War he was a Colonel with the 52nd North Carolina Infantry Regiment. He was killed in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (Pickett's Charge) on July 3, 1863.