Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029)
Dublin Core
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.
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.
Edwards, Clarke S. Letter September 1861 Envelope
Envelope from the September 1861 letter from Edwards to his wife.
![David [unknown] Letter](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/fa89df255bd1892724db5d62c74fd219.jpg "David [unknown] Letter")
Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Jonathan [unknown] Letter, August 26, 1861
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Jonathan [unknown] Letter, August 26, 1861](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2466/ca90b74ca07e62c8f49b5af6b2c38fb2.jpg "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 30, 1861
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Abraham Van Fleet Letter, September 30, 1861](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2465/c5dffba56a8bdeff0335a882affc9bf9.jpg "Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Abraham Van Fleet Letter, September 30, 1861")
Letter from Van Fleet to his parents, discussing how they took rebel entrenchments.
Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Abraham Van Fleet Letter, September 10, 1861
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Abraham Van Fleet Letter, September 10, 1861](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2464/3277d75b05dfd7c441bb3a1c5b495a07.jpg "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
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Reuben Turrill Letter, March 7, 1862](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2463/b3622361eb31e7a525e5bfa107f35607.jpg "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
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Peter Stewart Letter, September 18, 1861](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2462/a19183420670d24911e89c09b7323cb0.jpg "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
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Jeremiah C. Rappleyea Letter, February 16, 1862](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2461/44c1ef56c795e2531b0006ea151d12fb.jpg "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
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Abraham Penman Letter, October 13-14, 1861](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2460/3672802350124c0ecf1a9ab0c3fc36e4.jpg "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
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Melville P. Nickerson Letter, September 21/24, 1861](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2459/d19d3ad8deaa799690e5fd704d2206fb.jpg "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
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Henry Miller Letter, October 13, 1861](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2458/4b7c5ffef4160cbc9ee4757b8ad39e6d.jpg "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
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Franklin B. Lukens Lettter, December 9, 1861](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2457/9a4b21fe1bc39023315934e512b925f9.jpg "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
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), W. B. Gregory Letter, March 4, 1862](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2456/2e5dba21268d06e9e4893a249bf899b6.jpg "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
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), W. B. Gregory Letter, January 29, 1862](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2455/2d867d5bf5b4278fd75ee24d111e259d.jpg "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
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), C. E. Gerry Letter, September 22, 1861](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2454/61562cc629f2f2954f68a4ea1b511cd7.jpg "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
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), William D. Dixon Letter, November 20, 1861](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2453/6d397e2d01578ceb14728fd7be9783b8.jpg "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
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), George E. Davis Letter, March 19, 1862](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2452/38933c46509c7bd4dfe82fb02d316a01.jpg "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
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Henry Cole Letter, October 9, 1861](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2451/cb90e81a23285e134c7bf2fbaa8640d9.jpg "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
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Henry Cole Letter, August 2, 1861](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2450/72fa1676046de313fcbef154152a3ce9.jpg "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
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Henry and Luther Cole Letter, August 2, 1861](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2449/c19822f7eada416d72305f448b4fcf96.jpg "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.
Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), J. T. Baskin Letter, October 3, 1861
![Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), J. T. Baskin Letter, October 3, 1861](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2448/cd5e988486def8d4c7018e580e3db08c.jpg "Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), J. T. Baskin Letter, October 3, 1861")
Letter from J. T. Baskin to his sister, describing Yankee forces and camp life.
Collection Tree
- The American Civil War
- Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029)