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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Napoleon B. Brisbine Civil War letters

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This collection consists of two Civil War letters written by Napoleon B. Brisbine to his brother and sister. The items are dated September 16 and 24, 1864. In the first letter, Brisbine describes being held prisoner in Winchester, Virginia, where he was captured while caring for Union wounded. In the second letter, he describes the recapture of Winchester by Union troops and the Confederate retreat.

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Napoleon B. Brisbine Civil War letters 2 items

Brisbine, Napoleon B.

This collection consists of two Civil War letters written by Napoleon B. Brisbine to his brother and sister. The items are dated September 16 and 24, 1864. In the first letter, Brisbine describes being held prisoner in Winchester, Virginia, where he was captured while caring for Union wounded. In the second letter, he describes the recapture of Winchester by Union troops and the Confederate retreat.

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