New Market (Va.), Battle of, 1864

Scope and Contents Written from VMI, Lextingon, Virginia. Superintendent Francis H. Smith wrote this letter to notify the Atwill family of Samuel F. Atwill's death.

Scope and Contents Written from Abingdon, Virginia. Letter concerns John D. Imboden's donation to VMI of the field glasses belonging to Union officer W. S. Lincoln of the 34th Massachusetts Infantry. Imboden recounts the events at the Battle of New Market, Virginia that lead to the capture of Lincoln and the acquisition of the field glasses.Page 6 of the letter contains a note by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith pointing out an inaccuracy. Then note reads "I am much obliged to Gen. Imboden for...

Scope and Contents Written from Grassy Dale, Virginia. Letter reports news of fighting in the Shenandoah Valley between forces of General Breckinridge and General Sigel. The letter also mentions the Battle of New Market.

Scope and Contents Autobiographical letter from Moses J. Ezekiel to VMI historian Joseph R. Anderson, Jr. Ezekiel recounts his experience as a VMI Cadet at the Battle of New Market on May 15, 1864 and his post-VMI career through July 1904. He discusses caring for his classmate Thomas Jefferson, who was mortally wounded in the battle and expresses regret for missing VMI reunion at which New Market Medals were issued to veterans.

Scope and Contents Written from Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia. Letter discusses the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House and mentions the Battle of New Market, Virginia.

Scope and Contents Written from New Market, Virginia. Letter regards surviving the Battle of New Market, Virginia.

Scope and Contents Written from Lynchburg, Virginia. Telegram regards surviving the Battle of New Market, Virginia.

Scope and Contents Notes, correspondence, and financial records related to the publication of William Couper's book about the VMI cadets who fought at the Battle of New Market, Virginia in May 1864. This book was published in 1933.