Letters, 1861 - 1865
Scope and Content
This collection consists of three letters written by both Raphael C. and Erasmus Bauserman to their mother, sisters, and brothers while they served as Confederate Privates for Virginia's 12th Cavalry, Company K in the American Civil War.
The first letter is dated September 9, 1861. Written by Raphael, he mentions his family traveling to Winchester, Virginia.
The second letter is written by Raphael from a camp near Richmond, Virginia; it is dated June 6, 1864. It details the health of his unit, fighting conditions, and company rations.
The third letter is written by both brothers from a camp near Culpeper, Virginia; it is dated August 12, 1865. In this letter, the brothers talk about horses.
Dates
- 1861 - 1865
Creator
- From the Collection: Bauserman family (Family)
- From the Collection: Bauserman, R. C. (Raphael C.) (Person)
Language of Materials
The material in the collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for 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