Michael F. Rinker letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0381
This collection consists of one letter (dated May 17, 1864) from Confederate soldier Michael F. Rinker to his parents. The letter discusses the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House and mentions the Battle of New Market, Virginia.
Dates
- 1864 May 17
Creator
- Rinker, Michael F. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions
Conditions Governing Use
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for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.
Extent
1 items
Biographical / Historical
During the Civil War Michael F. Rinker was a Private with Company K, 12th Virginia Cavalry Regiment.
Physical Location
Manuscripts stacks
Online Access
- Confederate States of America -- Army -- Virginia Cavalry Regiment, 12th
- Correspondence
- New Market (Va.), Battle of, 1864
- Soldiers -- Confederate States of America -- Correspondence
- Spotsylvania Court House, Battle of, Va., 1864
- Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
Creator
- Rinker, Michael F. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository
