Part of unit roster of 57th Virginia Infantry [from 57th Virginia Infantry by Charles W. Sublett, p. 66]
Scope and Content
This collection consists of photocopies of four letters, 1862-1865, three of which are from Wall to Waddy Thompson James. Wall's letters describe conditions on his farm during the American Civil War, prices of crops, problems of getting supplies to soldiers, and the transfer of people who were enslaved. The collection also includes one letter from James to his wife Jennie, written from Camp Belcher in Richmond, Virginia, on October 4, 1861, and biographical and military information about James and his career as a soldier. Transcripts of the letters are available.
Dates
- 1861-1865, 1931, n.d.
Creator
- From the Collection: Wall, Alexander Floyd, 1826-1899 (Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection open to research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
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