Soldiers -- Virginia
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
A. Meyer Civil War letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0442
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one letter (dated October 17, 1863,) from Confederate cavalry soldier A. (possibly Andrew) Meyer, written from Headquarters, Department of East Tennessee, Abingdon, Virginia. The letter is addressed to Mrs. Mary Taylor Fulton, the widow of the Reverend Creed Fulton and the mother of VMI New Market Cadet Charles M. Fulton (VMI Class of 1867). The letter concerns Meyer's request to leave his horse on the Fulton farm until spring. He also briefly mentions the campaign...
Alfred D. Barksdale collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0465
Scope and Contents
The collection (eight items) documents the World War I United States Army career of Alfred D. Barksdale (VMI Class of 1911). A member of Company L, First Virginia Infantry, National Guard, Barksdale was called to active duty during the World War I. From 1917 to 1919 he served in France with M Company, 116th Infantry, 29th Division. This collection includes a a letter (dated August 20, 1918) from Barksdale to his sister, written shortly after his arrival in France. He comments on the visit of...
Civil War commission document, 1861 May 9
Item
Scope and Contents
Commission document appointing Samuel Garland, Jr. Colonel in the Virginia Volunteer Forces. The document is signed by Governor John Letcher. Endorsement on verso by Lewis B. Butler, Justice of the Peace for Prince William County, certifying that Garland took various prescribed oaths.
Civil War commission document, 1861 May 9
Digital Image
Identifier: https://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/1760
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Jacob K. Langhorne Civil War papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0361
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 17 Civil War letters (dated September 1862 to May 1863) from Jacob K. Langhorne to various members of his family. These letters were written during his VMI cadetship and his service in the Confederate Army with the 2nd Virginia Cavalry Regiment. Topics include cadet life, family matters, and camp life.
Lawson Botts papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0064
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of Civil War papers, including letter of commission, a promotion order, an order to assume duties of Provost Marshall in Winchester, Virginia, a letter to Captain O'Brien complaining about shortage of rations, a furlough request, and a receipt.
Samuel Garland Civil War commission document
Collection
Identifier: MS-0118
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one commission document, dated May 9, 1861, appointing Samuel Garland, Jr. Colonel in the Virginia Volunteer Forces. The document is signed by Governor John Letcher. Endorsement on verso by Lewis B. Butler, Justice of the Peace for Prince William County, certifying that Garland took various prescribed oaths.
Samuel H. Craun papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0372
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 10 documents from Samuel H. Craun's military service, including:
- Correspondence
- Orders regarding foraging and picking up prisoners
- Receipts
William D. Stuart papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0108
Scope and Contents
The bulk of this collection consists of the Civil War papers (60 items), 1861-1863, of Colonel William Dabney Stuart. The papers contain:
Correspondence to and from various Confederate Army officers
Morning and guard reports
Military orders
Invoices and receipts documenting William D. Stuart's brief service with the 15th Virginia Infantry Regiment and his command of the 56th Virginia Infantry Regiment
Other items include letters of recommendation...
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