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Nelson F. Libby Letters

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: Ms-1991-018

Scope and Content

Union soldier in the Civil War. Two letters written from Washington, D.C., and Virginia, to his brother. Writes on June 17, 1861, that the Rebel troops evacuated Harper's Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia). Also writes on September 5, 1862, that while traveling from Harrison's Landing they had a battle along the way (probably Second Manassas or Bull Run).

Dates

  • Creation: 1861 - 1862

Creator

Full Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
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