Robert H. Rutherford collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0389
The collection consists of 2 items: One letter (February 14th, 1862) from Cadet Robert H. Rutherford to his cousin Louisa Henderson Perkins, in which he describes life at VMI and mentions Valentine's Day; and Rutherford's prayer book.
Dates
- 1862
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
2 items
Biographical / Historical
Robert Henderson Rutherford, b. 1844 Cumberland Co., Virginia; VMI Class of 1865; Private, 3rd Virginia Cavalry Regiment, CSA; died of illness contracted in army, Jan. 1863.
Physical Location
Manuscripts Stacks
Creator
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository