"The Hero of Cumberland Gap" Battle Account

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
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Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [folder], "The Hero of Cumberland Gap" Battle Account, 1901, Ms2023-112, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Kelly, Benjamin W.
Abstract:
This collection contains a battle account from the 1863 Battle of the Cumberland Gap.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [folder], "The Hero of Cumberland Gap" Battle Account, 1901, Ms2023-112, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a first-hand account of the Battle of the Cumberland Gap, which occurred in September 1863 during the American Civil War. The account was written by Benjamin W. Kelly in 1901 and was dedicated to Lieutenant Colonel McFarland, probably George F. McFarland of the Union Army.

Biographical / historical:

The Battle of the Cumberland Gap occurred between September 7th and 9th, 1863, during the American Civil War. General Ambrose Burnside commanded the Union soldiers and General John Frazer commanded the Confederates. During the battle the Union forces laid siege to the Confederate forces for three days. On the third day of the battle General Burnside arrived and demanded Frazer's surrender. Frazer surrendered his force on September 9th after being told that he would not be recieving any reinforcements.

Source:

"Cumberland Gap (1863)", American Battlefield Trust, https://www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/cumberland-gap-1863.

Acquisition information:
"The Hero of Cumberland Gap" Battle Account was dontated to Special Collections and University Archives in October 2018.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of "The Hero of Cumberland Gap" Battle Account was completed in September 2023.