Soldiers -- Virginia -- Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:
William W. Bentley letter
Item
Identifier: MS-0117
Scope and Contents
One letter from Lt. Col. Bentley to his mother, written while serving with the 24th Va. Infantry Regt., CSA. Dated June 13, 1862, from "camp near Richmond." Discusses his feelings about war; comfort given by his belief in God; life in camp.
Williamson family letter
Item
Identifier: MS-0405
Scope and Contents
Early Civil War letter written by Confederate soldier [I.?] D. Williamson of Rockingham County, Virginia, to his wife. The letter is dated July 20, 1861 and was written from "Fair grounds, Winchester, VA." Williamson mentions the ongoing battle at Manassas and reports that "we are victorious so far." he discusses the importance of the battle ("It is the pivot on which our struggle is to turn"); he expresses concern that McClellan's troops may enter Rockingham County and instructs her "it...
Powered by
v2.3.0
v2.3.0