Virginia Military Institute -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:
William N. Radford papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0380
Scope and Contents
Two items. One telegram, dated May 16, 1864, sent by Cadet William N. Radford to his father after the Battle of New Market. Radford states that "I escaped unhurt in the fight yesterday.." One holograph note, May 15, 1864, from Cadet William M. Chalmers to his mother; states that he is unhurt after the battle. Chalmers later married Radford's sister.
William T. Yarbrough Civil War letters
Collection
Identifier: MS-0421
Scope and Contents
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...
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