Correspondence
Subject
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Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:
Oscar Weisiger Civil War Letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0285
Scope and Contents
This detailed letter provides an eyewitness account of the last days of the Civil War in Richmond, Virginia, the capital of the Confederacy. Oscar Weisiger, a long-time city resident and businessman, describes the evacuation of the city, the extensive fires, the occupation of the city by federal troops and the troops' treatment of former slaves, the problems he faces in attempting to reestablish his mercantile business, and a discussion of his relationship with northern creditors. The letter is...
William D. Stuart Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0108
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the collection consists of the Civil War papers
(ca. 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; and invoices and receipts documenting his brief
service with the 15th Virginia Infantry Regiment and his
command of the 56th Virginia Infantry Regiment. Miscellaneous
other items include...
William Nalle letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0042
Scope and Contents
One letter (October 16, 1870) from Cadet William Nalle to his mother, Mrs. Thomas Botts Nalle. Contains a detailed account of the death and funeral of General Robert E. Lee. Nalle describes mourning activities at VMI, Washington College, and Lexington; standing guard over Lee's body with four other cadets; funeral procession. Letter also mentions flood in Rockbridge County that destroyed canal locks, bridges and other property.
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.
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