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Floyd County Land Auction Broadside, 1859 (Ms2015-063)

The collection includes a broadside advertising a land auction in Floyd County, Virginia, to be held on August 5, 1859. The auction was ordered by the Circuit Court of Floyd County in April of 1859. The land covered by the auction is 78 acres…

Yellow Sulphur Springs Sale Broadside, 1943 (Ms2009-106)

This broadside advertises the sale of the Yellow Sulphur Springs resort, taking place on August 14, 1943. The broadside details the property and buildings that were being sold, the location of the public auction, the terms of sale, and the…

Nelson R. Wilson Auction Notice, 1932 (Ms2009-016)

This collection consists of a broadside announcing the impending sale of a home and 98 acres of land in the Forest Magisterial District of Bedford County, Virginia. The sale appears to have resulted from a defaulted loan made to Nelson R. and Eliza…

Ansil T. Bartlett Letter, 1865 (Ms2012-008)

The collection consists of a letter by Ansil T. Bartlett to his father, dated April 15, 1865. Written from Camp Farmville, Virginia, the letter mentions soldiers stealing good from nearby homes, daily tasks, war rumors, and Bartlett's hope to be home…

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Jonathan [unknown] Letter, August 26, 1861

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Letter from J. T. Baskin to his sister, describing Yankee forces and camp life.

Tags: Civil War

Henry Harrison Wilson Jr. Studio Portrait

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Studio portrait of Henry Harrison Wilson Jr., 1939.

Henry Harrison Wilson Jr. Studio Portrait

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Studio portrait of Henry Harrison Wilson Jr., Christmas 1931.

Lily Norwood Wilson Studio Portrait

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Studio portrait of Lily Norwood Wilson, n.d.

Lily Norwood Wilson Studio Portrait

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Studio portrait of Lily Norwood Wilson, n.d.

Lily Norwood Wilson Studio Portrait

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Studio portrait of Lily Norwood Wilson, 1936.

Lily Norwood Wilson Studio Portrait

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Studio portrait of Lily Norwood Wilson, 1935.

Lily Norwood Wilson in Costume

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Studio portrait of Lily Norwood Wilson in costume, Christmas, 1931.

Lily Tyler Wilson (center) with unidentified others.

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Lily Tyler Wilson (center) with unidentified others, n.d.

Children of Henry H. Wilson

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Children of Henry H. Wilson + their girlfriend. Taken at 907 Front St., Harrisonburg, PA, on June 1, 1930.

Lily Tyler Wilson studio portrait

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Studio portrait of Eliza (Lily) Tyler Wilson, n.d.

Lily Tyler Wilson studio portrait

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Studio portrait of Eliza (Lily) Tyler Wilson, n.d.

Studio portrait of the Henry H. Wilson family

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Studio portrait of the Henry H. Wilson family. From left: Lily Norwood Wilson, Henry Harrison Wilson, Lily Tyler Wilson, Henry Harrison Wilson II, and James Hoge Tyler Wilson, n.d.