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This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary digital exhibit.

Two views of a paper banner with signatures

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Aerial view of the town of Blacksburg, VA

This photo is of VT alum Kristi Castlin, who became the first female Hokie to medal at the Olympics in 2016. Here she is waving to fans at a VT football game in September 2016. The photo was taken by Dave Knachel of VT Athletics.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on April 28, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on May 12, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on May 25, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on June 4, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on July 22, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on August 9, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on October 17, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on November 10, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on December 1, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on January 28, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on February 23, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on March 6, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on May 4, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on May 19, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on July 16, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on July 7, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on December 17, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother on January 11, 1863.

Milton S. Koontz's Diary from the dates June 10, 1863 to December 31, 1863. Focuses primarily on the military related actions of each day

Milton S. Koontz's Diary from March 1865 to May 1865. Primarily details the movements and actions of Koontz and his fellow troops.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Shares experiences of camp life and his fellow soldiers. Includes an explanation of credit due in case he does not return from war.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Discusses prospects of peace, recent battles (Manassas) and the current ongoings in the army.

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

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Discusses recent ongoings in the war.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie & Cousin Alice. Discusses the numerous dead that resulted from a recent battle.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Discusses current thoughts on the war, wishes to return home, and requests for clothing.

Letter from George W. Koontz to his Mother. Recalls events since last letter (from Camp Mitchell's Station). Includes other war news and requests for socks.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Recounts recent events around Madeenville. Also dicusses recent correspondences with other family members.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Nellie. Shares that his troop will march to the front lines and explains other troop movements around Culpeper, Richmond, and Gordonsville.

Letter from George W. Koontz to his Mother. Gives a detailed account of the "Great Battle" that occured on the Plank & Old Orange & Fredericksburg Road (Battle has not yet ended).

Letter from George W. Koontz to his sister [Nellie?]. Details the current state of Koontz and his fellow soldiers. Also recounts recent battles at Cold Harbor and Petersburg.

Letter from George W. Koontz to his Mother. Koontz tells of the weakness of Grant, the improper actions of the Yankee soldiers, and the recent casualties and sicknesses.

Letter from George W. Koontz to his Sister Nellie. Koontz shares his thoughts on Grant's next moves in the campaign. Letter ends abruptly (Missing page?)

Letter from George W. Koontz to [Sister] Nellie. Koontz offers minor updates from the war including the defense of Richmond against Grant. Koontz also requests gifts of dried corn and soap.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Koontz gives an update on their postal improvements, as well as detailing his expectations for the future and end of the war.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Koontz talks primarily about Milt's dilemma of whether to transfer or not.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Informs Nellie that Milt will be returning home soon and will provide news. Also requests a Rhetoric and English Grammar for studying

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Koontz tells of his Christmas experiences with his company.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Details the skirmishes around a fort between the Appomatox River and Battery 5. He also stresses his need for a horse.

Letter from George W. Koontz to the family of Captain George W. Wooding. Letter informs of Woodings death in Spottsylvania County VA