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Fincastle
Letter from Nannie Figgat to her husband Charles, with news of their family and the homefront.
Modern Cookery in All Its Branches
418 pages
Abraham Lincoln: The plaster cast made by Volk in June, 1860
Photograph of a plaster cast of Abraham Lincoln's head.
John Jameson's Franklin County Tax Bill Receipt, 1860
John Jameson's Franklin County Tax Bill Receipt, 1860
George Letter
Letter from George at the Castle Commercial and Family Hotel to his "dearest Son."
Chaille Photo Album 1
Photo album of Dr. Chaille and his family.
Charles L. C. Minor Cash Book and Edward P. Harmon Civil War Diary, 1860-1864 (Ms2008-081)
cash book maintained by Confederate Captain Charles L. C. Minor from 1860 to 1864. Also contained within the cash book's pages are diary entries of Union Army Private Edward P. Harmon (5th Maine Infantry) during May and June, 1864. Research materials…
Page of letter with no signature
Page of letter with no signature
Day By Day Journal, John Henning Woods, 1861 (Ms2017-030)
Spanning from January 1 through December 31, 1861, this journal contains a short description of Woods' daily activities, including his thoughts on the political situation, notes in shorthand, and monetary accounts.
William H. Young Bill
Bill from Waskey [?] to William H. Young.
George F. Doyle Scrapbook
This patriotic Union scrapbook contains items mostly from the first year of the American Civil War, including Union songsheets, mourning cards, cartes-de-visite, patriotic covers, and cartoons, many of the latter clipped from patriotic stationery of…
Gen. Beauregard's Grand March - Mrs. V. G. Cowdin
Gen. Beauregard's Grand March, by Mrs. V. G. Cowdin, 1861.
Mary of Argyle - Jefferys & Nelson
Mary of Argyle, music by S. Nelson, 1861.
No One to Love - Clementine, E. and Frank, M. H.
No One to Love, by Ellen Clementine and M. H. Frank, 1861.
Twas He, the Father and the Son
Twas He, the Father and the Son, by Mrs. H. I. Davenport and Miss M. A. Lewis, 1861.
No One to Love - Richardson and Harvey
No One to Love, by Richardson and Harvey, 1861.
R. [Thaxton] Letter
Letter from R. [Thaxton] discussing business.
Promissory Note
Promissory Note
Military Order, No 7: Assumption of Command, Signed JA Early, Colonel Commanding, Lynchburg, Va, May 17, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Lynchburg, Statement of assumption of command of the Virginia Volunteers mustered into service in Lynchburg. Col. R.C.W. Radford will take charge of the companies of cavalry and Col. Robert T. Preston will take charge of the companies of infantry.…
Military Order, No 7: Regarding the ratification or rejection of the Ordinance of Secession, Signed JA Early, Commanding Colonel, May 20, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Head Quarters, Virginia Volunteers, Lynchburg. Orders, Collection of the votes of all persons in the military service of the State regarding the ratification or rejection of the Ordinance of Secession as well as the amendment to the Constitution of…
Military Order, No 8: Regarding Office Hours, Signed R.C. Allen, Camp Lee, May 23, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Camp Lee, Reminder to those applying to at the Head Quarters of the commandant, Regiment is reminded office hours are strictly limited to times noted on order of the day. Signed: R. C. Allen, May 23, 1861.
Military Order, No 8: Regarding Movement of Companies, Signed JA Early, Col. Commanding, May 25, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Head Quarters, Va. Volunteers, Order No. 8, Instructions that Capt. Jordan's and Hughes' companies are no longer attached to Col. Robert Preston's regiment and must move to Richmond by railroad. Capt. Kent's and Capt. Williams' companies will move in…
Military Order, Order No. 10 by Col Robert T. Preston, May 26, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Order No. 10, Instructions for the camp to be ready to march out at 4 o'clock tomorrow morning. By order of Col. Robert T. Preston, May 26, 1861.
Military Order, General Orders from Head Quarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Va, Signed by Thomas Jordan, May 28, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
From: Head Quarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens. General Orders: List of eighteen regulations observed in this camp without variation until otherwise directed. By order of Brig. General Bonham, Signed: Thomas Jordan, May 28, 1861
Military Order, General Orders from Head Quarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Va, signed by Thomas Jordan, May 28, 1861 [copy 2] (Ms1992-003)
From: Head Quarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens. General Orders: List of eighteen regulations observed in this camp without variation until otherwise directed. By order of Brig. General Bonham, Signed: Thomas Jordan, May 28, 1861 (2nd…
