30th Virginia Infantry Food Requisition List

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
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Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
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Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
This collection contains a food requisition list created by Captain R. H. Alexander of the 30th Virginia Infantry.
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], 30th Virginia Infantry Food Requisition List, collection dates, Ms2024-070, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a food requisition list created by Captain R. H. Alexander of the 30th Virginia Infantry. Captain Alxander lists several items required for his soldiers, which include beef, bacon, pork, flour, and potates. The requisition was approved by Colonel A. T. Harrison of the 30th Virginia Infantry.

Biographical / historical:

The 30th Virginia Infantry was organized in June of 1861 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The soldiers that comprised the regiment were primarily from Fredericksburg and the counties surrounding the city. During the war, the regiment was assigned to Generals J. G. Walkers's and Corse's brigades. The regiment stayed in Virginia for a period until they were set on detached duty in Tennessee following the Siege of Suffolk. The regiment returned to Virginia in the spring of 1864 and saw action at Drewry's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and Appomattox.

Source: National Park Service - 30th Regiment, Virginia Infantry

Acquisition information:
The 30th Virginia Infantry Food Requisition List was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in May 2023.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the 30th Virginia Infantry Food Requisition List was completed in June 2024.