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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Benjamin T. Holliday Civil War parole document

1 items

This collection consists of one parole document that releases Confederate soldier Benjamin T. Holliday from Point Lookout (Maryland) prison. On the reverse is an oath of allegiance to the United States signed by Holliday.

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Benjamin T. Holliday Civil War parole document 1 items

This collection consists of one parole document that releases Confederate soldier Benjamin T. Holliday from Point Lookout (Maryland) prison. On the reverse is an oath of allegiance to the United States signed by Holliday.

Civil War parole document

This parole document releases Confederate soldier Benjamin T. Holliday from Point Lookout (Maryland) prison. On reverse is an oath of allegiance to the United States signed by Holliday.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

James H. Jameson Civil War letters

2 items

This collection consists of two letters written in August 1864 by James H. Jameson to his daughter, Harriet ("Hallie"). Both letters were written while he was a Confederate prisoner of war at Point Lookout Prison, Maryland. In the letters, Jameson discusses his failing health and his need for food.

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James H. Jameson Civil War letters 2 items

Jameson, James H. (James Henry), 1820?-1864

This collection consists of two letters written in August 1864 by James H. Jameson to his daughter, Harriet ("Hallie"). Both letters were written while he was a Confederate prisoner of war at Point Lookout Prison, Maryland. In the letters, Jameson discusses his failing health and his need for food.

Letter to Harriet Jameson

Written from Point Lookout Prison Hospital, Maryland. Letter regards James H. Jameson's poor health.

Letter to Harriet Jameson

Written from Point Lookout Prison Hospital, Maryland. Letter regards James H. Jameson's poor health.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Richard H. Adams, Jr. papers

0.25 cubic feet approximately 80 items

This collection consists of the Civil War papers (approximately 80 items) of Captain Richard H. Adams, Jr, including:

  • A manuscript diary kept while serving with the 5th Alabama Regiment in Virginia (April-June 1862), with an accompanying typewritten transcription
  • Transcriptions of two additional diary volumes (September 1862-March 1863; and prison diary, 1864-1865)
  • Forty seven letters (November 1863-September 1866) to Lottie Putnam Adams, most written before their marriage while Adams was a prisoner of war
  • Twenty three letters from Lottie to Richard (March 1864-January 1865)
  • A typescript titled "Account of Wheeler's Raids," which was written after the Civil War
  • "Friendship book" (March 1865) that contains inscriptions by fellow prisoners
  • Two photographs of Adams
  • Documents and clippings
The letters reflect ongoing courtship and generally concern personal and family matters with some references to war and prison life. Diaries contain information about camp life, battles, and prison life.

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Richard H. Adams, Jr. papers 0.25 cubic feet approximately 80 items

Adams, Richard H., Jr. (Richard Henry), 1841-1896

This collection consists of the Civil War papers (approximately 80 items) of Captain Richard H. Adams, Jr, including:

  • A manuscript diary kept while serving with the 5th Alabama Regiment in Virginia (April-June 1862), with an accompanying typewritten transcription
  • Transcriptions of two additional diary volumes (September 1862-March 1863; and prison diary, 1864-1865)
  • Forty seven letters (November 1863-September 1866) to Lottie Putnam Adams, most written before their marriage while Adams was a prisoner of war
  • Twenty three letters from Lottie to Richard (March 1864-January 1865)
  • A typescript titled "Account of Wheeler's Raids," which was written after the Civil War
  • "Friendship book" (March 1865) that contains inscriptions by fellow prisoners
  • Two photographs of Adams
  • Documents and clippings
The letters reflect ongoing courtship and generally concern personal and family matters with some references to war and prison life. Diaries contain information about camp life, battles, and prison life.

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