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Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Campy Lurray Vally Va, August 17th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
Isaac writes to Jinnie, still grieving for the death of his brother.
Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp Near Front Royal Va, August 19th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
Isaac again reiterates his sorrow of hearing of his brother's death and his desire to be with his family to grieve together.
Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp Near Smithfield Jefferson Co Va, August 24th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
Isaac is very weary and in need of new clothing, which he is hopeful of getting. Isaac's friend Archer wrote him, saying he requested that Isaac be appointed the surgeon for Colonel Giles's regiment. Isaac still mourns the death of his brother…
Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Hisker's Hill Near Strausberg Va, September 22nd, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
The 62nd suffered a great loss in Winchester, with 2,000-3,000 kills and wounded. Isaac expresses how horrible he thinks war is, even during the excitement of a battle.
Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, On Picket Near Port Republic, October 2nd, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
Isaac asks Jinnie and his family to write him more often. His command is advancing on the enemy near Mt Crawford. Isaac comments on how the enemy has destroyed the country and burnt nearly everything to the ground.
Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, On Picket Near Newhope Va, October 6th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
Isaac denounces the author of an article claiming that Imboden's command, which Isaac is a member of, was responsible for the failures at Winchester. He asks about the members of his family and again complains of not hearing enough news from them.
Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, October 20th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
Isaac, along with 250 men, are marching to Beverly to capture the garison stationed there. The expedition will take up the three weeks.
Letter, Isaac to his mother, Camp Lurray Valley Va, August 17th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
Isaac writes to his mother about his grief over his brother's death.
Lynchburg, Virginia, Impressment Document for John, an Enslaved Person
This collection details the receipt of John, an enslaved person, in Lynchburg, Virginia, for work on the city's fortifications in October 1863. John was sent by Mrs. Jane Nance of Bedford County, Virginia, to William H. Prease. This impressment was…
John Early Confederate Army Receipt for the Work of Fletcher, an Enslaved Person
This collection contains a partially printed receipt for slave labor delivered to Chief Engineer Lt. Col. William H. Stevens in charge of Confederate fortifications outside of Richmond, Virginia, on November 11, 1862. The receipt notes that Stevens…
The Old Brick House (front hall, interior)
The Old Brick House (exterior)
The Old Brick House (living room, interior)
The Old Brick House (living room, interior)
The Old Brick House (dining room, interior)
The Old Brick House (dining room, interior)
The Old Brick House (living room, interior)
Campus (exterior)
Campus (exterior)
Old chapel (later old library) (exterior)
Flowers
Tree
Tree
Willow tree
Bridge near the Duck Pond
Lawn
Tree
Trees in winter
Campus in winter
Campus in winter
Lane Hall (exterior)
Campus (exterior)
Old library (interior)
Cabin in winter (exterior)
Mill (exterior)
Mill (exterior)
Mill (exterior)
Mill (exterior)
Mill (exterior)
Landscape
Unknown (campus other than VPI?) (exterior)
"277 Standard/100 Tropical Recipes" [notebook]
The "277 Standard/100 Tropical Recipes" is a 1944 revised edition and includes cocktail recipes in two sections. This edition built on the first version, copyright in 1937. Pages are carbon type copies of recipes, arranged in alphabetical order…
untitled "[Bartender's Guide]"
The untitled "[Bartender's Guide]" is likely from the 1930s, around 1935 and is presumed to be the first edition. It contains information on wines & wine service, bar preparation and maintenance, spirits, and cocktail recipes. This is an all-around…
Letter, Joseph Rule to his friend, Silas, December 15, 1864 (Ms2018-011)
Letter written by Joseph Rule from his camp at Petersburg, Virginia, December 15th, 1864 to his friend Silas. Letter details Rule's Company B, 50th New York Engineers involvement in the December, 1864 raid on the Weldon Railroad which was a major…
Letter, James Hurst to his brother, July 4, 1862 (Ms2018-014)
Letter written by James H. Hurst, Co. K, 50th Pennsylvania Infantry, July 4th, 1862, from Beaufort, South Carolina to his brother. Letter describes celebration of the fourth of July among the Union soldiers stationed around Beaufort, South Carolina.
Letter, James and Jehu Barnard to their parents, March 29, 1864 (Ms2018-018)
Letter written by James and Jehu Barnard of Patrick County, Virginia to their parents. Both were members of Company K, 50th Virginia Infantry. Written from camp at Orange Court House, Virginia, March 29th, 1864. Letter shares news of stoppage of…
Letter, Joseph Eames to the Confederate Secretary of War, April 20, 1863 (Ms2018-019)
Letter written by Joseph Eames to the Confederate Secretary of War, April 20, 1863 in regards to petitioning the secretary to reassign his son, Pope Eames, to the Danville Gun Factory on account of Pope's being to sick to serve in the field.
Letter, Virginia Lucas to her brother [likely Daniel Bedinger Lucas], July 11, 1861 (Ms2018-021)
Letter written by Virginia Lucas to her brother [name not given] from Halltown in Clarke County, Virginia, July 11, 1861. Virginia writes how she and other relatives were sent away from Jefferson County because of approaching Union troops. She…
Letter, John Pittman to his mother, April 23, 1863 (Ms2018-025)
Letter written by John Pittman, 12th North Carolina Infantry, written from camp around Fredericksburg, Virginia, April 23, 1863. Letter is written to his mother and in it he describes his health and that of his comrades. He mentions that his Regiment…
Letter, Charles Pierce to his mother, July 20, 1861 (Ms2018-027)
Letter written July 20, 1861 by Charles H. Pierce to his mother on the eve of the Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run. Pierce was a member of the United States Marine Corps which were present during the battle.
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