Alfred R. Gibbons 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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Preferred citation:

Alfred Gibbons letter, 1863 December 22. MS 0119. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
1 items
Creator:
Gibbons, Alfred R. (Alfred Ringgold), 1846-1932
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Alfred Gibbons letter, 1863 December 22. MS 0119. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of one letter (dated December 22, 1863) from Alfred R. Gibbons to his father. The letter discusses the Corps of Cadets being called out on a march in response to Union Army troop movements and general aspects of cadet life.

Biographical / historical:

Alfred Ringgold Gibbons (1846-1932) was a non-graduate, VMI Class of 1867. His two brothers, Simeon and William, also attended VMI. Gibbons enlisted in the 1st Georgia Cavalry in March 1864. He died in Shelbina, Missouri in 1932.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Rodney McCormack Estate via Mrs. McCormack, 2012
Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks