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Civil War Research Collection 1859-1865

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This collection consists of photocopies of letters and a diary relating to the Civil War and Loudoun County, Virginia. The letters from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) are mostly official correspondence, including letters from colonels, judge advocates, and the Secretary of War. The official correspondence includes requests of aid, complaints of threats, reports on rebel sympathizers, and more. The other Civil War letters are mostly letters of personal correspondence including letters from soldiers, friends, and family members. These letters include descriptions of Loudoun County, battles, and the "Burning Raid." A chronological list of items is included with both sets of letters. The diary of Charles E. Paxon (1818-1903) recorded events that took place in Loudoun including a list of deaths, battles, and other events.
  1. Thomas Balch Library

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