Davis, George E.,, March 19, 1862
File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Content
This letter was written by George E. Davis on March 19, 1862 to his Father and Mother. On the letter is a picture of George Washington with the inscription "The Father of our Country." He tells his family that as soon as he gets paid he will send money home. He also describes his movement from camp to camp. Transcript included.
Dates
- Creation: March 19, 1862
Creator
- From the Collection: Gerry, C. E. (Person)
- From the Collection: Dixon, William D. (Person)
- From the Collection: Davis, George E. (Person)
- From the Collection: Cole, Luther (Person)
- From the Collection: Cole, Henry (Person)
- From the Collection: Baskin, J. T. (Person)
- From the Collection: Nickerson, Melville P. (Person)
- From the Collection: Rappleyea, Jeremiah C. (Person)
- From the Collection: Turrill, Reuben (Person)
- From the Collection: Stewart, Peter (Person)
- From the Collection: Van Fleet, Abraham (Person)
- From the Collection: Miller, Henry (Person)
- From the Collection: Penman, Abraham (Person)
- From the Collection: Gregory, W. B. (William Bartleman?), 1829-1887 (Person)
- From the Collection: Lukens, Franklin B. (Company E, 3rd Regiment, New Jersey Infantry) (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
George E. Davis enlisted with Company F, Harris Light Cavalry in September 1861. He died June 22, 1863 in an Alexandria hospital, from wounds received in action.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.3 Cubic Feet (1 box)
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
specref@vt.edu
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu