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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

36th Battalion Virginia Cavalryman's Letter, 1864

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This letter is from a Confederate cavalryman of the 36th Battalion Virginia Cavalry of the Confederate Army to a "Miss E" on February 24th, 1864, at the headquarters of the battalion during the American Civil War. The author describes his experience at the battle of Jonesville, which occured from January 2nd to January 3rd, in which the Confederate soldiers were led under the guidance of General William "Grumble" Jones. This battle resulted in the cavalryman receiving a slight wound to his head, and a Confederate victory. He also provides an emotional sentiment as he wishes to be with "Miss E" and he hopes for an end to the war.
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36th Battalion Virginia Cavalryman's Letter, 1864 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

This letter is from a Confederate cavalryman of the 36th Battalion Virginia Cavalry of the Confederate Army to a "Miss E" on February 24th, 1864, at the headquarters of the battalion during the American Civil War. The author describes his experience at the battle of Jonesville, which occured from January 2nd to January 3rd, in which the Confederate soldiers were led under the guidance of General William "Grumble" Jones. This battle resulted in the cavalryman receiving a slight wound to his head, and a Confederate victory. He also provides an emotional sentiment as he wishes to be with "Miss E" and he hopes for an end to the war.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

37th Virginia Infantry Documents, 1863/1864

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The collection includes documents relating to the 37th Virginia Infantry, including an invoice for shoes and two receipts for the delivery of deserters.
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37th Virginia Infantry Documents, 1863/1864 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Infantry Regiment, 37th
The collection includes documents relating to the 37th Virginia Infantry, including an invoice for shoes and two receipts for the delivery of deserters.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

39th National Encampment GAR Medal, 1905

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The medal is a copper colored metal and is circular. On one side of the medal is a dotted border, and in curvered text inside the border is "39TH NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT G.A.R. DENVER SEPT. 1905." The center of the medal has a curved laurel wreath design with text inside it that reads "IN HONOR OF THE BRAVE MEN WHO VICTORIOUSLY DEFENDED THE UNION ON LAND AND SEA DURING THE WAR OF THE GREAT REBELLION 1861-1865." On the reverse side of the medal is a depiction of a rocky mountain with a camp on top. Text at the bottom of the image reads "Pikes Peak."
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39th National Encampment GAR Medal, 1905 0.3 Cubic Feet 1 box

The medal is a copper colored metal and is circular. On one side of the medal is a dotted border, and in curvered text inside the border is "39TH NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT G.A.R. DENVER SEPT. 1905." The center of the medal has a curved laurel wreath design with text inside it that reads "IN HONOR OF THE BRAVE MEN WHO VICTORIOUSLY DEFENDED THE UNION ON LAND AND SEA DURING THE WAR OF THE GREAT REBELLION 1861-1865." On the reverse side of the medal is a depiction of a rocky mountain with a camp on top. Text at the bottom of the image reads "Pikes Peak."
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

41st United States Colored Troops Muster Roll, 1865

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The collection includes the muster roll of Company A, 41st United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War.
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41st United States Colored Troops Muster Roll, 1865 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 oversize folder

United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 41st (1864-1865)
The collection includes the muster roll of Company A, 41st United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

42nd Virginia Infantry Muster and Descriptive Roll, 1861/1862

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The collection contains American Civil War-era muster and descriptive roll of John W. Dillon, steward in the 42nd Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers. Signed by Dillon and John W. Smith, Assistant Surgeon, 42nd Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers.
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42nd Virginia Infantry Muster and Descriptive Roll, 1861/1862 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

The collection contains American Civil War-era muster and descriptive roll of John W. Dillon, steward in the 42nd Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers. Signed by Dillon and John W. Smith, Assistant Surgeon, 42nd Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Poll Book, 1864

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This collection contains an 1864 poll book from the 48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

57th Regiment [Virginia] Resolution, 1865

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57th Regiment [Virginia] Resolution, 1865 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Infantry Regiment, 57th
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Aaron Snavely Poem, 1863

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The collection contains a poem by Aaron Snavely, titled "Remember Sarah Jane," lamenting the recent death and burial of Snavely's wife.
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Aaron Snavely Poem, 1863 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Snavely, A. Aaron, 1825-1880
The collection contains a poem by Aaron Snavely, titled "Remember Sarah Jane," lamenting the recent death and burial of Snavely's wife.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Abel Smith Jr. Letter, 1863

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Official communication from Abel Smith Jr. (1839-1863), lieutenant colonel commanding the 165th New York Infantry during the American Civil War, written on March 20, 1863, to Captain Felix Agnus, demanding an explanation for allowing a first lieutenant to hold a subordinate position to a second lieutenant during the morning battalion drill.
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Abel Smith Jr. Letter, 1863 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Smith, Abel, Jr.
Official communication from Abel Smith Jr. (1839-1863), lieutenant colonel commanding the 165th New York Infantry during the American Civil War, written on March 20, 1863, to Captain Felix Agnus, demanding an explanation for allowing a first lieutenant to hold a subordinate position to a second lieutenant during the morning battalion drill.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Abner B. Palmer Letter, 1864

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The Abner B. Palmer Letter was written by Sergeant Abner Palmer of Company A, 56th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, 5th Corps, Ambulance Train, in Petersburg, Virginia, to his mother on July 4th, 1864. The letter contains information about the weather, a close encounter with Confederate soldiers, and the fighting between the Union and Confederate Armies.
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Abner B. Palmer Letter, 1864 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Palmer, Abner B.
The Abner B. Palmer Letter was written by Sergeant Abner Palmer of Company A, 56th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, 5th Corps, Ambulance Train, in Petersburg, Virginia, to his mother on July 4th, 1864. The letter contains information about the weather, a close encounter with Confederate soldiers, and the fighting between the Union and Confederate Armies.

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