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Letter, 1865

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The A. M. Chacky Letter is from a Confederate soldier at the headquarters of Wharton's Division in the Army of the Valley during the American Civil War. Writing to his brother Ed from camp in Fishersville (Augusta County), Virginia, the writer relates his recent experience in bluffing his way on to the train to Fishersville and discusses the prospects for peace.

Dates

  • 1865

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is 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

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308