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Military Order, To Col. Preston, Moving three regiments, Signed: J. Longstreet, Brig. Gen., Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, September 27, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, To Col. Preston, Regarding troop movements, Signed: J. Longstreet, Brig. Gen., Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, September 27, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Letter, To Col. Preston. Inquiry on the probable state of Masons Hill. Signed: M. Mason, Fairfax Co., September 28, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Edwards, Clarke S. Letter September 29, 1861

Letter from Edwards to "My Dear Wife."

Edwards, Clarke S. Letter September 1861 Envelope

Envelope from the September 1861 letter from Edwards to his wife.

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.

Letter, George W. Koontz to Mother, Hevener's Store Va., October 1, 1861 (Ms1984-172)

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Letter from George W. Koontz to his mother. Discusses current illness and letters recieved from others.

Letter, To Col. Preston, Withdrawing remarks from the 26th for not receiving copies of all the instructions, Signed: James Longstreet, Brig. Gen., Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, October 2, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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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

Letter, To Col. Preston, Regarding Transfers, Signed: Poindexter and Bullington, Richmond, October 3, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Hunt, Melvin Letter, October 4, 1861

Letter from Melvin to "Dear Sister."

Letter to a friend from John Jameson

Letter to a friend from John Jameson

Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, October 6, 1861

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Lewisburg about illness and death of friends of family serving in the army, the likelihood of spending time at White Sulphur, a fight at Wheeling and Sewel Mountain, and of correspondence…

Letter, John Carnahan to Wife and Children, Camp Hall [Montgomery County Va.], October 7, 1861 (Ms2009-112)

Tags: Civil War, Virginia

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 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), 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.

Military Order, The regiment under my command is the one selected form the 5th Brigade to report to construct a portion of the Advanced Guard. Signed: Col. Preston, Head Quarters 28th Regiment Va. Volunteers, Camp near Centreville, October 17, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Letter, To Col. Preston, Buena Vista, October 18, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, October 21, 1861

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Lewisburg on illnesses of friends serving in the army, decisions by the Southern Congress regarding full citizenship rights for those who voted Union, and an impending fight at Manassas.

Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp Union, Bladensburg, MD, October 22, 1861 (Ms1997-007)

Candler tell his brother about the possibility of promotion.

Edwards, Clarke S. Letter Oct. 22, 1861

Letter from Edwards to his wife.

Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp Union, Bladensburg, MD, October 23, 1861 (Ms1997-007)

Candler tells his brother that he's received orders to move, so he will miss his visit. He has been offered the promotion to Captain.

Edwards, Clarke S. Letter Oct. 25, 1861

Letter from Edwards to his wife.

Letter, John Carnahan to Wife and Children, Camp Hall [Montgomery County Va.], October 27, 1861 (Ms2009-112)

Tags: Civil War, Virginia

Letter, John Carnahan to Wife and Children, Camp Near Cedar Bluff [Tazewell County Va.], November, 1861 (Ms2009-112)

Tags: Civil War, Virginia

November 1, 1861, Muster Roll Company D, 6th Regiment

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November 1, 1861, Muster Roll Company D, 6th Regiment [2nd copy]

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November 1, 1861, Muster Roll Company D, 6th Regiment

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Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp Hooker-Duncaster, Charles Co., MD, November 2, 1861 (Ms1997-007)

Candler tells his brother about being released from command of Company C, much to the dismay of the men. He discusses why he doesn't plan to accept the promotion to Captain.

Letter, To Col. Preston. Inquiry into the state of Mason's Hill. Signed: M. Mason, Warrington Va., November 4, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Letter, J. E. Johnston to Col. Preston, Presentation of State colors by Governor, Head Quarters, Centreville, November 4, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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November 5, 1861, Letter from Hugh Nelson, at Carter Hall, to sister

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Special Requisition, Signed: Col. Preston, Head Quarters, 28th Regiment Va. Volunteers, November 9, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Letter, John Carnahan to Wife and Children, Wytheville Va., November 10, 1861 (Ms2009-112)

Tags: Civil War, Virginia

Letter, Edwin Stone to his brother Persley Stone, November 11, 1861 (Ms2018-028)

Letter written by sailor Edwin C. Stone aboard the U.S.S. Minnesota, November 11, 1861 to his brother Persley Stone. Majority of letter is advice from Edwin to Persley on how to behave at his new job. Letter also contains a run in between the…

Letter, John Carnahan to Wife and Children, Tazewell County Va., November 15, 1861 (Ms2009-112)

Tags: Civil War, Virginia

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.

Certificate, granting Col. Preston a medical leave of absence. Signed: Saml. A. McConkey, Near Centreville, November 23, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Military Order, To Col. Preston. Personnel transfer. Signed: H. Wells, Camp Pickens, November 24, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp Hooker-Lower Potomac, MD, December 8, 1861 (Ms1997-007)

Candler tells his brother about the war around him, including the constant bombardment of shells. He talks about the men preparing for another fight in Washington.

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.

Military Order, Col. Preston wished and is recommended an extension of leave for 30 days. Signed: Saml. A. McConkey, Camp, 28th Regiment Va. Volunteers, near Centreville, December 19, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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