Michael F. Rinker letter

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
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POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
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Preferred citation:

Michael F. Rinker letter, 1864. MS 0381. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
1 items
Creator:
Rinker, Michael F.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Michael F. Rinker letter, 1864. MS 0381. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of one letter (dated May 17, 1864) from Confederate soldier Michael F. Rinker to his parents. The letter discusses the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House and mentions the Battle of New Market, Virginia.

Biographical / historical:

During the Civil War Michael F. Rinker was a Private with Company K, 12th Virginia Cavalry Regiment.

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks