Diary, Willis A. Babcock, 1864 (Ms2009-129)
subject: Civil War
subject: Petersburg (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
description: Babcock's Civil War diary begins near Washington, D.C., where his company had been since June 1863. While at Fort Carroll, his entries largely contain descriptions of his duties in camp (drills and guard, police, or orderly duties), as well as rare sight-seeing trips in the city. He occasionally mentions his meals, recording one day in March where he had roast turkey for dinner--several of his friends caught seven turkeys the previous day. Like many soldiers, Babcock frequently records the weather in his diary. In May of 1864, the artillery unit moved to Fort Willard, Virginia. For most of that month, Babcock's diary continues to record picket and guard duties, as well as inspections and dress parades. On May 27, the regiment marched to Washington and loaded on to boats headed down the Potomac River. He spent several days on board the U.S. Transport Jefferson before marching from Port Royal to Bowling Green, Virginia. In early June, the regiment was encamped at General Burnside's Headquarters near Cold Harbor, Virginia. On June 5, 1864, Babcock writes they were being shelled, which resulting in the "killing [of] one man from Co. K....+ one from Co. M. was wounded. this is the first time we have been under fire." He records several days of shelling before moving toward Petersburg. For most of June, July, and into August, Babcock's diary includes lengthy entries of his experiences from the rifle pits in Petersburg, as well as camp life. On July 30, he writes "losses very heavy on both sides our men occupy the same ground they did this morning. a total failure on our side." By mid-August, the 10th New York Heavy Artillery was camped at Fort Whipple, in Arlington, Virginia. In early September, Babcock's entries find him increasingly ill and excused from duty. The regiment left for the Shenandaoh Valley in October and on October 8, Babcock writes, "slept in Hospital to night for the first time since I have been a soldier." He was transferred from Alexandria to Lincoln Ho…
creator: Babcock, Willis A.
source: See the Finding Aid for the Willis A. Babcock diary
date: 1894
rights: Permission to publish material from the Willis A. Babcock diary must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Diaries

Diary, Stephen R. Kelsey, 1865 (Ms1990-029)
subject: Civil War
description: Union soldier in the 5th U.S. Artillery, Battery I, during the Civil War. Papers include a diary written between January and May 1865, while stationed in New York and Virginia. Participated in the occupation of Petersburg, Virginia, in April 1865. Entries refer to the assassination of Pres. Abraham Lincoln and the capture of Jefferson Davis.
creator: Kelsey, Stephen R.
source: See the Finding Aid for the Stephen R. Kelsey diary
date: 1865
rights: Permission to publish material from the Stephen R. Kelsey diary must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Diaries

Oral History with Katherine Staats, July 7, 2015 (Ms2015-007)
subject: University History
subject: Sexual minorities
description: Katherine Staats was born in Landstuhl, Germany and currently resides in Austin, Texas. She graduated from Tech with her Bachelors on the PreMed track in 2008 and now has a residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. In her interview she discusses growing up in a military home, becoming an ally to the LGBTQ+ community at Virginia Tech, and how her identity has evolved since she graduated from Tech. This oral history was conducted in the summer of 2015 as part of an oral history project titled: “Bridging the gap between LGBTQ alumni and current students,” by Megan Lee Myklegard, winner of the 2015 Atlantic Coast Conference Creativity and Innovation grant for undergraduate research and creative scholarship.
date: 2015-07-07
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type: Oral histories

Diary, George H. Marshall, 1864-1865 (Ms2008-001)
subject: Civil War
description: Civil War diary of George H. Marshall, a soldier in Company K, 113th Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery during the Civil War. The diary contains short entries spanning one year, beginning with Marshall's enlistment on February 24, 1864. The diary's early entries cover Marshall's enlistment and the movement of his regiment. Later entries, made from Fort Monroe, Virginia, at which the 113th was stationed, relate to the daily routines of Marshall, his regiment, and the fort. Marshall notes such details as the weather, the condition of his health, and his correspondence but also makes mention of prisoners of war, African American troops, the wounded, and skirmishes with the Confederates. George H. Marshall of Company K, 113th Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, was born in Pennsylvania, ca. 1835. The son of Sarah Marshall, he lived in Chester County before enlisting as a private in Company K of the 113th on February 23, 1864. He was promoted to full artificer on September 3, 1865. After the mustering out of his regiment at Fort Monroe, Marshall returned to Chester County, Pennsylvania, where he recommenced working as a carpenter. Survived by his wife, Ruth, Marshall died on March 19, 1919 and is buried in the Romansville, Pennsylvania Friends Burial Ground. The 113th Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery was organized in Philadelphia by consolidation of Segebarth's Battalion of Marine Artillery and the 1st Battalion, Pennsylvania Artillery, with two additional companies formed in Philadelphia. The regiment was ordered to Fortress Monroe, Virginia, serving at times in Graham's Naval Brigade and engaging Confederate forces on the James, Chickhominy and Nansemond rivers. The regiment was mustered out of service at Fort Monroe on November 9, 1865.
creator: Marshall, George H.
source: See the Finding Aid for the George H. Marshall diary
date: 1864/1865
rights: Permission to publish material from the George H. Marshall diary must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Diaries

Diary, Otis Dean, 1864-1865 (Ms2008-010)
subject: Civil War
description: This collection contains the diary of Otis Dean, a private in Company E, 56th Massachusetts Infantry during the Civil War. The diary entries begin with January 4, 1865, with Dean listing the uniform and materials issued to him in camp. In very concise entries, Dean describes mostly routine personal and unit activities (making particularly careful note of the clothing and equipment issued to him), but he also mentions battles at North Anna River and Peebles' Farm; an inspection by generals Grant and Burnside; prices of various goods, and the names of comrades killed, wounded and captured. The diary's entries conclude with June 13, 1865: "I washed my shirt." Otis Dean, a private in Company E, 56th Massachusetts Infantry during the Civil War, was born on March 1, 1821 at Raynham, Massachusetts, the son of Chandler Robbins Dean and Abigail [Bissn?]. Dean married Augusta Dunbar (born October 1826) on January 4, 1848. By 1850, the Deans were living in Foxborough Massachusetts, where Otis Dean was employed as a boot-maker. Dean enlisted in the Union Army as a private on December 30, 1863 and was mustered into Company E of the 56th Massachusetts on January 12, 1864. Wounded in battle at Peebles' Farm (September 30), Dean was captured by Confederate forces and held at Richmond. Paroled on October 8, 1864, Dean entered an army hospital at Annapolis, Maryland. He was granted a furlough later that month and spent several weeks recuperating at home and in the hospital at Readville, Massachusetts. After spending several additional weeks in hospitals at Annapolis and Germantown, Pennsylvania, Dean rejoined his regiment on March 20, 1865 and was discharged on June 15, 1865. Returning to Foxborough, Dean by 1870 had become a farmer and the father of eight children (Mary, Frederick, Arthur, Edwin, William, Ernest, Harry and Herbert). The 1880 census found the family living in Arcadia Township, Iowa. Though no occupation was listed for Dean, three of his sons, living in the same house…
creator: Dean, Otis
source: See the Finding Aid for the Otis Dean Diary
date: 1864/1865
rights: Permission to publish material from the Otis Dean Diary must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Diaries

Diary, John R. Maybury, 1864 (Ms2008-044)
subject: Civil War
description: This collection contains the Civil War diary of Corporal John R. Maybury of Company L, 10th New York Cavalry. The first entry in the diary (January 1, 1864) finds Maybury encamped in northern Virginia and describing routines of camp life (drilling, washing clothes, policing quarters, buying goods from the sutler, picket and forage duty, drawing a new uniform, inspection, building quarters). The weather conditions are noted on a daily basis. In March, contacts with civilians and enemy combatants grow more frequent, with references to taking prisoners (soldiers, a lady spy and bushwackers) and denying passage through the lines. Maybury makes occasional reference to camp rumors, such as a supposed sighting of Stuart's cavalry and the taking of Richmond by Kirkpatrick. In May, the regiment sees more action, with Maybury noting the capture and burning of Virginia Central Railroad supply trains at Beaver Dam Station, the capture of guns at Ashland, heavy fighting near Richmond, and a description of action at the Battle of Haw's Shop. For the next several months, Maybury alludes to frequent skirmishes and battles with the Confederates. In the fall, Maybury's entries revert to camp activities and routines (including mention of an inspection by generals Meade and Gregg), with less frequent references to engagements with the enemy. The diary ends with Maybury traveling to the hospital, following the wound he had sustained the previous day. At the end of the diary are a few notes made by Maybury on the clothing he had drawn in service and the pension had had drawn afterward. The collection also contains a metal stencil bearing Maybury's name and unit and a small piece of cloth on to which Maybury's name has been stenciled. John R. Maybury, son of Josiah and Dorcas Blake Maybury, was born in Solon (Cortland County), New York, in 1828. He enlisted in Company L, 28th New York Cavalry at Solon on September 10, 1862. Eventually promoted to corporal, Maybury received a gunshot wound…
creator: Maybury, John R.
source: See the Finding Aid for the John R. Maybury Diary
date: 1864
rights: Permission to publish material from the John R. Maybury Diary must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Diaries

Diary, Marcus B. Warner, 1864 (Ms2010-061)
subject: Civil War
description: Diary written by Marcus B. Warner in 1864. The diary is written in a green Allings & Cory pocket diary. In addition to describing his life as a soldier, Warner also chronicles his previous civilian life and the Union army recruitment process. Writing as a civilian, his common discussion topics include the weather, his daily schedule, fluctuating gold prices, local and national politics and elections, war news, and local community and church events. A notable entry on August 6th gives insight to his political sentiments:
description: "The Copper Heads are getting to be quite bold they are spewing out their venomous treason against the Government at times when I hear them talk it almost makes my blood boil with rage I fairly hate the sight of them and there is many those who we would expect better things from." (entry from August 6, 1864)
description: After Marcus mustered into service in September of 1864, his descriptions shift to daily camp life and more in-depth war news that is sometimes accompanied by newspaper clippings. A humorous entry on October 4th details a false alarm around camp, in which a guard mistook a lone dog for an enemy attack. Warner also provides considerable insight into the religious life of a Union soldier. On September 11th, he bears witness to a mass group conversion:
description: "I saw a gathering off at one side [....] they were holding a prayer or speaking meeting there was an opening in the center where those who wished steped fow- erd and confessed their and decla ired themselves on the side of the Lord it was very good meeting the spirit as God was there motivation was then given to those who wished religion to step forward, some twenty persons stepped forward praying was then offered and meeting adjourned until eve" (entry from September 11, 1864)
description: Warner also goes in depth about the army.
creator: Warner, Marcus B.
source: See the Finding Aid for the Marcus B. Warner Collection
date: 1864
rights: Permission to publish material from the Marcus B. Warner Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Diaries

Veterans Letters
rights: Permission to publish material from this exhibit must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Films

Diary, Henry L. Burnell, 1859-1865 (Ms2013-036)
subject: Civil War
description: The diary of Private Henry L. Burnell, Co. "I," 8th Maine Volunteer Infantry, 1859 - 1865. Burnell served in the Union Army from September 7, 1861 until July 22, 1865. Burnell's journal is written in short, often one-line, entries. The war-date material is often entered without regard to chronology and documents movements rather than details. Henry L. Burnell, born June 2, 1841, was a resident of West Baldwin, Maine. There he was a member of the Temperance Society and participated in a local band as a percussionist. On August 8, 1861, Burnell enlisted in Captain McArthur's company for three years, but when the company took a leave of absence, Burnell enlisted in the state service for a term of three years. He began his service in coastal South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Transferred to Virginia in 1864, he participated in actions near Petersburg. Captured at Drewry's Bluff, Burnell landed in Andersonville via Libby Prison and Danville, Virginia. Following several prison transfers, Burnell eventually arrived home in May of 1865. Burnell would marry a Clara Bliss, of West Baldwin, Maine, by 1871 and he died on May 11, 1912.
creator: Burnell, Henry L.
source: See the Finding Aid for the Henry L. Burnell diary
date: 1859/1865
rights: Permission to publish material from the Henry L. Burnell diary must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Diaries

Diary, Christian Hook, 1864 (Ms2010-030)
subject: Civil War
description: Christian Hook was a Union Corporal in 151st Ohio Infantry (National Guard) during the Civil War. The collection contains his diary of May to August 1864, including entries on camp life and a near-court martial, as well as a reunion flyer for the regiment from 1925. Entries primarily detail Hook's movements and actions from the day before mustering in Ohio until a few days before his return. Hook notes passing Harpers Ferry and encountering wounded soldiers returning home. Most days are described as "pleasant" in the fortifications around Washington, D.C. throughout the first half of Hook's deployment. Lincoln arrived in camp on July 10. His subsequent addresses show he knew Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early's forces would be arriving within a day and proceeded to stay in camp to observe the fighting, now referred to as the Battle of Fort Stevens. The strong defenses of Fort Stevens minimized the military threat and Early withdrew after two days of skirmishing without attempting any serious assaults. Hook notes the fortifications around Washington returned to quiet by July 14. All entries return to describing the days as pleasant until July 30. An apparent disagreement over the posting of troops resulted in Hook's arrest and detainment at Fort Sumner while awaiting trial for court martial. For unapparent reasons, Hook was released August 6. The rest of the journal notes his picket duty, although the dates August 10-15 are missing. Diary concludes with Hook in Baltimore August 21 awaiting departure to Harrisburg and ultimately to Ohio for the Regiment to be mustered out. Excerpt from July 11: "Old abe was here to day about 11 o
creator: Hook, Christian
source: See the Finding Aid for the Christian Hook Diary
date: 1864
rights: Permission to publish material from the Christian Hook diary must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Diaries

Ritual of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Book Second (Ms1988-009)
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Excerpts from the second ritual book of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, relating texts, hymns, passwords, and laws for lodges.
creator: Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, Tadmore Light Lodge #6184
source: See the Finding Aid for the Blacksburg Virginia Odd Fellows Records
date: 1914
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type: Books

List of Odd Fellows Members and Semi Annual Dues, 1917 (Ms1988-009)
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Handwritten list of names and dues paid at Tadmore Light Lodge #6184, Blacksburg Va.
creator: Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, Tadmore Light Lodge #6184
source: See the Finding Aid for the Blacksburg Virginia Odd Fellows Records
date: 1917
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type: Administrative records

Odd Fellows Journal, May 7, 1936 (Ms1988-009)
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Excerpt from the national Odd Fellow's Journal
creator: Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, Tadmore Light Lodge #6184
source: See the Finding Aid for the Blacksburg Virginia Odd Fellows Records
date: 1936-05-07
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type: Newsletters

Letter, From the Floding Company to the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, April 10, 1936 (Ms1988-009)
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Marketing letter promoting regalia and materials for Thanksgiving Services from The Floding Company, Atlanta.
creator: Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, Tadmore Light Lodge #6192
source: See the Finding Aid for the Blacksburg Virginia Odd Fellows Records
date: 1936-04-10
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type: Letters

Member Ribbon, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of Blacksburg, Tadmore Light Lodge #6184 (Ms1988-009)
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Blue member ribbon with gold print and tassels and "member" pin.
creator: Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, Tadmore Light Lodge #6184
source: See the Finding Aid for the Blacksburg Virginia Odd Fellows Records
date: n.d.
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type: Artifacts

1962 Aerial Area of New Town
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Black and white aerial photograph showing the Town of Blacksburg and New Town's location within it. New Town location designated by red arrow.
date: 1962
type: Photographs

Photograph, Ginger Wagner and [unknown] on the porch of house in New Town
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Ginger Wagner and unnamed individual sitting on porch of a New Town house (exact date unknown).
source: Ginger Wagner collection, Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
date: n.d.
rights: Permission to publish from the Ginger Wagner collection must be obtained from the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
type: Photographs

Photograph, New Town house with white car under carport
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: New Town house with white car under carport (exact date unknown).
source: Ginger Wagner collection, Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
date: n.d.
rights: Permission to publish from the Ginger Wagner collection must be obtained from the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
type: Photographs

Photograph, New Town House
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: New Town House (exact date unknown).
source: Ginger Wagner collection, Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
date: n.d.
rights: Permission to publish from the Ginger Wagner collection must be obtained from the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
type: Photographs

Photograph, New Town House 2
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: New Town House 2 (exact date unknown).
source: Ginger Wagner collection, Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
date: n.d.
rights: Permission to publish from the Ginger Wagner collection must be obtained from the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
type: Photographs

Photograph, Laura Lee Anderson and [unknown] on the porch of a house in New Town
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Laura Lee Anderson and unnamed individual (exact date unknown).
source: Ginger Wagner collection, Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
date: n.d.
rights: Permission to publish from the Ginger Wagner collection must be obtained from the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
type: Photographs

Photograph, Alexander Black House
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Black and white photograph of Alexander Black House.
date: n.d
rights: Permission to use this image must be obtained from the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
type: Photographs

BMCF Logo
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation Logo.
date: n.d.
rights: Permission to use this image must be obtained from the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation

Map, Blacksburg c. 1900
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Drawn map of early Blacksburg (exact date unknown).
date: c. 1900
type: Maps

Drawing, Penn St. Church c. 1948
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Drawing of Penn Street Church.
date: c. 1948
type: Drawings

Map of the Town of Blacksburg, Showing the Present Location of the Negro Population
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Map of early Blacksburg showing "present location of the negro population" (exact date unknown).
date: n.d.
rights: Permission to publish material must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Maps

Photograph, "Negro School" in Blacksburg, near Clay Street
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Photograph of "Negro school house" building (ca. 1948) in Blacksburg. From "A Negro Neighborhood for Blacksburg, Virginia," by Martha Shupp Phillilps. Master's Thesis in Architecture (1948),
date: n.d.
rights: Permission to publish material must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Photographs

G.U.O.O.F. Thanksgiving Program
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Thanksgiving service program of Grand United Order of Odd Fellows (exact date unknown).
date: n.d.
rights: Permission to publish material must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Pamphlets

Aerial Photograph, Upper Quad of Virginia Tech Campus
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Black and white aerial photograph of Upper Quad.
date: 1936
type: Photographs

Map of VA/TN Railroad
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Drawn color map of VA/TN railroad lines (exact date unknown).
date: n.d.
type: Maps

Deed, Vaughn Property
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Handwritten Vaughn property deed (exact date unknown).
date: n.d.
type: Deeds

Bill of Sale, Vaughn Property
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: House and Lot bill of sale, Vaughn .
date: c. 1905
type: Bills

Deed, Watson Property
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Handwritten Watson property deed (exact date unknown).
date: n.d.
type: Deeds

Map of Blacksburg Railroad
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Drawn map of Blacksburg Railroad (exact date unknown).
date: n.d.
rights: Permission to publish material must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Maps

Photograph, St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Blacksburg
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: African American history
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: St Johns Day: St Paul A.M.E. Church, Blacksburg, VA (exact date unknown).
date: n.d.
rights: Permission to publish material must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Photographs

New Town Fall Library Exhibition
date: 2015-10
type: Photographs

Ms1992 003 PrestonRobertT Pardon 1865 0910
title: Certificate, Pardon signed by President Andrew Johnson granting Preston a "full pardon and amnesty for all offenses by him committed, arising from participation, direct or implied, in the said rebellion...," September 10, 1865 (Ms1992-003)
subject: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
subject: Preston family, Solitude, Blacksburg, Va.
subject: Civil War
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
creator: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
creator: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
source: See the Finding Aid for the Robert Taylor Preston Papers
date: 1865-09-10
rights: Permission to publish from the Robert Taylor Preston Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
language: English
type: Certificates

Letter, To Robert T. Preston, concerning mess accounts, Signed Wmm Burwell, 8th Brigade, November 2 (Ms1992-003)
subject: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
subject: Preston family, Solitude, Blacksburg, Va.
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
subject: Civil War
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
creator: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
source: See the Finding Aid for the Robert Taylor Preston Papers
date: 0000-11-02
rights: Permission to publish from the Robert Taylor Preston Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
language: English
type: Military orders

Letter, Resignation of Position, from W. Watts to Col. Preston, Lynchburg, June 1 (Ms1992-003)
subject: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
subject: Preston family, Solitude, Blacksburg, Va.
subject: Civil War
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
creator: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
source: See the Finding Aid for the Robert Taylor Preston Papers
date: 0000-06-01
rights: Permission to publish from the Robert Taylor Preston Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
language: English
type: Letters

Military Order, To Col. Preston, regarding a committee to value the horses in the company warehouse, Lynchburg, May 20 (Ms1992-003)
subject: Preston family, Solitude, Blacksburg, Va.
subject: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Civil War
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
creator: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
source: See the Finding Aid for the Robert Taylor Preston Papers
date: 0000-05-20
rights: Permission to publish from the Robert Taylor Preston Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
language: English
type: Military orders

Order of punishment of James W. Johnson for leaving camp and being drunk, Signed Robert T. Preston, May 20 (Ms1992-003)
subject: Preston family, Solitude, Blacksburg, Va.
subject: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Civil War
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
creator: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
source: See the Finding Aid for the Robert Taylor Preston Papers
date: 0000-05-20
rights: Permission to publish from the Robert Taylor Preston Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
language: English
type: Military orders

Letter, To Col. R. T. Preston regarding the 14th accepting volunteer regiments, Signed Secretary of War, Richmond, May 19 (Ms1992-003)
subject: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
subject: Preston family, Solitude, Blacksburg, Va.
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Civil War
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
creator: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
source: See the Finding Aid for the Robert Taylor Preston Papers
date: 0000-05-19
rights: Permission to publish from the Robert Taylor Preston Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
language: English
type: Letters

Military Order, Regarding Col. Preston assuming command of all infantry Companies of the Volunteer Forces of Virginia, signed Col. Preston, Camp Smith, May 17 (Ms1992-003)
subject: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
subject: Preston family, Solitude, Blacksburg, Va.
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
subject: Civil War
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
creator: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
source: See the Finding Aid for the Robert Taylor Preston Papers
date: 0000-05-17
rights: Permission to publish from the Robert Taylor Preston Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
language: English
type: Letters
type: Military orders

Envelope, Telegraph to Col. R. Preston, Christiansburg, May 15 (Ms1992-003)
subject: Preston family, Solitude, Blacksburg, Va.
subject: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Civil War
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
creator: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
source: See the Finding Aid for the Robert Taylor Preston Papers
date: 0000-05-15
rights: Permission to publish from the Robert Taylor Preston Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
language: English
type: Correspondence

Letter, To Col. Preston, Report that no arms were received, Signed James Wade, Dublin, May 13 (Ms1992-003)
subject: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
subject: Preston family, Solitude, Blacksburg, Va.
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Civil War
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
creator: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
source: See the Finding Aid for the Robert Taylor Preston Papers
date: 0000-05-13
rights: Permission to publish from the Robert Taylor Preston Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
language: English
type: Letters

Certificate, Medical Examination of Lieut. Col. Samuel Paul, Signed Medical Director of the 2nd Division, Army of the Potomac, Richmond, February 5 (Ms1992-003)
subject: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
subject: Preston family, Solitude, Blacksburg, Va.
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
subject: Civil War
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
creator: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
source: See the Finding Aid for the Robert Taylor Preston Papers
date: 0000-02-05
rights: Permission to publish from the Robert Taylor Preston Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
language: English
type: Certificates

Envelope, To Col. R. Preston, Jan 1 (Ms1992-003)
subject: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
subject: Preston family, Solitude, Blacksburg, Va.
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Civil War
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
creator: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
source: See the Finding Aid for the Robert Taylor Preston Papers
date: 0000-01-01
rights: Permission to publish from the Robert Taylor Preston Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
language: English
type: Correspondence

An uncompleted form letter regarding the Raising of a Volunteer Regiment, From Adjutant General's Office of Virginia, Richmond, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
subject: Preston family, Solitude, Blacksburg, Va.
subject: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Civil War
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
creator: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
source: See the Finding Aid for the Robert Taylor Preston Papers
date: 1862
rights: Permission to publish from the Robert Taylor Preston Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
language: English
type: Letters

Designation of Company Commanders, signed Robert T. Preston, undated (Ms1992-003)
subject: Preston family, Solitude, Blacksburg, Va.
subject: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Civil War
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
creator: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
source: See the Finding Aid for the Robert Taylor Preston Papers
date: n.d.
rights: Permission to publish from the Robert Taylor Preston Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
language: English
type: Military orders

List, Number of Extra Guns and Cartridges in the Companies, undated (Ms1992-003)
subject: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
subject: Preston family, Solitude, Blacksburg, Va.
subject: Blacksburg (Va.)
subject: Civil War
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
creator: Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
source: See the Finding Aid for the Robert Taylor Preston Papers
date: n.d.
rights: Permission to publish from the Robert Taylor Preston Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
language: English
type: Receipts