William T. Yarbrough Civil War letters
Collection
Identifier: MS-0421
The collection consists of five letters documenting Civil War cadet life (October 1863-May 1864), written by Cadet William T. Yarbrough, VMI Class of 1867. Yarbrough was a member of the New Market Corps who did not take part in the battle due to ill health (he was left at VMI with the guard detail). The letters, addressed to his parents, include references to academics, uniforms, flirting with local girls, and family concerns. The letter dated May 18, 1864 briefly mentions the fact that the Corps had engaged in Battle at New Market, but does not contain substantive information about the battle.
Dates
- 1863 - 1864
Creator
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Extent
5 items
Biographical / Historical
After leaving VMI Yarbrough was in the tobacco business in Richmond, Virginia. He died in 1895 and is buried in Hollywood cemetery, Richmond.
Physical Location
Manuscripts Stacks
Creator
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository
