Folder 1

Scope and Content From the File: This collection consists of two letters. The first letter is dated on July 28, 1861 and is written by James Francis Preston to his wife, Sarah Caperton Preston following the First Battle of Bull Run. He writes about the battle’s events and his own movements, including executing a direct order from General Jackson to charge the advancing enemy. In the beginning of his letter, James calls the battle a “fearful sight.”The second letter dates to May 15, 1872 and is...

Scope and Content From the File: This collection consists of two letters. The first letter is dated on July 28, 1861 and is written by James Francis Preston to his wife, Sarah Caperton Preston following the First Battle of Bull Run. He writes about the battle’s events and his own movements, including executing a direct order from General Jackson to charge the advancing enemy. In the beginning of his letter, James calls the battle a “fearful sight.”The second letter dates to May 15, 1872 and is...

Scope and Content From the File: This collection consists of two letters. The first letter is dated on July 28, 1861 and is written by James Francis Preston to his wife, Sarah Caperton Preston following the First Battle of Bull Run. He writes about the battle’s events and his own movements, including executing a direct order from General Jackson to charge the advancing enemy. In the beginning of his letter, James calls the battle a “fearful sight.”The second letter dates to May 15, 1872 and is...