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Letters,, 1861-1865

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection consists of three letters written by both Raphael C. and Erasmus Bauserman to their mother, sisters, and brothers while they served as Confederate Privates for Virginia's 12th Cavalry, Company K in the Civil War.

The first letter is dated September 9, 1861. Written by Raphael, he mentions his family traveling to Winchester, Virginia.

The second letter is written by Raphael from a camp near Richmond, Virginia; it is dated June 6, 1864. It details the health of his unit, fighting conditions, and company rations.

The third letter is written by both brothers from a camp near Culpeper, Virginia; it is dated August 12, 1865. In this letter, the brothers talk about horses.

Dates

  • Creation: 1861-1865

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308