Collection: John R. Triplett letter

One letter from Cadet Triplett to his cousin, dated October 11, 1863. Discusses difficulty of having new shoes made because of the scarcity of leather.

Dates

1863

Creator

Triplett, John R. (John Richards), 1845-1882 (Person)

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Extent

1 items

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

John R. Triplett, b. 1845, Richmond, Virginia; member VMI Class of 1866; New Market cadet; resigned cadetship on Feb. 1, 1865 to enter Confederate Army; after war worked in iron industry; d. 1882.