Alfred Gibbons letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0119
One letter from Alfred R. Gibbons to his father, dated December 22, 1863. The letter discusses Corps being called out on a march in response to Union Army troop movements and general aspects of cadet life.
Dates
- 1863 December 22
Creator
- Gibbons, Alfred Ringgold (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
1 items
Biographical / Historical
Alfred R. Gibbons (1846-1932) was a non-graduate, VMI Class of 1867. His two brothers, Simeon and William, also attended VMI. Gibbons enlisted in 1st Georgia Cavalry in March 1864. He died in Shelbina, Missouri in 1932.
See rare book collection for his "The Recollections of An Old Confederate Soldier" (1913).
See rare book collection for his "The Recollections of An Old Confederate Soldier" (1913).
Physical Location
Manuscripts Stacks
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Rodney McCormack Estate via Mrs. McCormack, 2012
Online Access
Creator
- Gibbons, Alfred Ringgold (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository
