Correspondence, 1862-10-09 - 1862-12-31
Scope and Content
The Henry Clay Deshields Collection contains letters sent to Sarah Deshields from Henry Clay Deshields during his service in the Confederate Army between 1861 and 1865. The collection also contains biographical information on Henry Clay Deshields and the book, Civil War Echoes: Voices from Virginia (1860-1891) by James I. Robertson, Jr. There is also a framed CSA Service Appointment Document dated May 1861. The letters relate to war happenings including the death of Stonewall Jackson.
There is some variation in the spelling of Deshields' last name, which is reflected in the associated agent (name) record.
Dates
- 1862-10-09 - 1862-12-31
Creator
- From the Collection: Deshields, Henry Clay, 1832-1884 (Person)
- From the Collection: Deshields, Sarah Furlong Wheelwright, 1833-1901 (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in the Henry Clay Deshields Collection are in English.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.7 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu