Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029)

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Title

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029)

Subject

Civil War

Description

The Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence collection consists of 19 letters by 17 soldiers, and the letters date from 1861 and 1862 and were written by soldiers stationed in and around Alexandria and Fairfax counties and Washington, DC in the first 12-16 months of the Civil War. The majority of the letters were written to family members and contain mostly news from home, camp life, and local events. However, most letters also include some piece of war news or battle/skirmish description and opinions about the war. Some letters include transcripts.

Publisher

Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech

Date

1861-1862

Date Accepted

The collection was donated to Special Collections in 2013.

Rights

Permission to publish material from Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Access Rights

Collection is open for research.

Extent

0.3 cu. ft.; 1 box

Type

text

Identifier

Ms2013-029

Bibliographic Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, Ms2013-029, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Rights Holder

Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech

Collection Items

Way, Alexander Letter, Sept. 27, 1861
First and last pages of an incomplete letter from Alexander Way.

Kyger, Henry Letter, Oct. 17, 1861
First page of an incomplete letter by Henry Kyger.

Green, Josiah Letter, Dec. 23, 1861
Last page of an incomplete letter from Josiah Green.

Hersum, George Letter, Jan. 1, 1862
Page one of an incomplete letter from George Hersum while he was at "Camp Calefornia."

Way, Alexander Letter, Dec. 24, 1861 Envelope
Envelope from the December 24, 1861 letter from Way to his wife.

Way, Alexander Letter, Dec. 24, 1861
Letter from Way to wife [Emy].

Hunt, Melvin Letter, October 4, 1861
Letter from Melvin to "Dear Sister."

Edwards, Clarke S. Letter Oct. 25, 1861
Letter from Edwards to his wife.

Edwards, Clarke S. Letter Oct. 22, 1861
Letter from Edwards to his wife.

Edwards, Clarke S. Letter September 1861 Envelope
Envelope from the September 1861 letter from Edwards to his wife.

Edwards, Clarke S. Letter September 29, 1861
Letter from Edwards to "My Dear Wife."

David [unknown] Letter
Letter from David [unknown] to his unknown friend.

Ash, William Envelope
Envelope of a letter from William Ash to his cousins.

Ash, William Letter
Letter from William Ash to his cousins.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Jonathan [unknown] Letter, August 26, 1861
Letter from a soldier named Jonathan (the last name is illegible) to "Sallie," about her desire to visit him, the poor health of soldiers in his regiment, and their impending advance to Washington, DC.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Abraham Van Fleet Letter, September 10, 1861
Letter from Van Fleet to his parents, describing daily duties and being fired upon by Rebel cannons.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Reuben Turrill Letter, March 7, 1862
Letter from Turrill to his aunt and uncle, describing brigade drills, upcoming orders, and the life of a soldier.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Peter Stewart Letter, September 18, 1861
Letter from Stewart to his sister, discussing the difficulties of the regiment, several skirmishes, and his hopes to return home soon.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Jeremiah C. Rappleyea Letter, February 16, 1862
Letter from Rappleyea to his mother, describing current and future regiment movements and plans to send money when he gets paid.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Abraham Penman Letter, October 13-14, 1861
Letter from Penmen to his wife, describing camp life and the large numbers of incoming soldiers.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Melville P. Nickerson Letter, September 21/24, 1861
Letter from Nickerson to his sister, detailing recent activities of the regiment, letters received, and travels through Boston.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Henry Miller Letter, October 13, 1861
Letter from Miller to a friend, talking about camp life and activities, including cutting down trees.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Franklin B. Lukens Lettter, December 9, 1861
Letter fron Lukens to his parents, discussing a missing soldier and a local Secessionist.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), W. B. Gregory Letter, March 4, 1862
Letter from Gregory to his brother, Bill, describing camp life, recent activities, and requesting a coat.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), W. B. Gregory Letter, January 29, 1862
Letter from Gregory to his brother, Bill, describing mail delays and requesting items from home.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), C. E. Gerry Letter, September 22, 1861
Letter from Gerry to his friend, George, describing others in his regiment and asking for a return reply.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), William D. Dixon Letter, November 20, 1861
Letter from William Dixon to his wife, Martha, describing the weather, that he has sent her money, and his hopes to return home soon.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), George E. Davis Letter, March 19, 1862
Letter from George E. Davis to his parents, including his intent to send money when he is paid and moving of his regiment's camp.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Henry Cole Letter, October 9, 1861
Letter from Henry Cole to his sister Annie describing his current location, the landscape, and the contents of his backpack.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Henry Cole Letter, August 2, 1861
Letter from Henry Cole to his sister Annie talking about food rations, weather, and camp duties.

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Henry and Luther Cole Letter, August 2, 1861
Letter from brothers Henry and Luther Cole to sister Annie, describing camp life and their cabin.
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