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William Smith Hanger Baylor Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1985-002

Scope and Content

The William Smith Hanger Baylor Correspondence contains three letters written during the American Civil War: two letters from Baylor to his wife (April 22 and August 18, 1862) and a letter from Edward P. Walton to Mrs. Baylor written after Baylor's death (October 1, 1862). Baylor's letters speak of the destruction caused by the war, his promotion to "Colonelcy" and to Brigade Commander, his health, and General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. Walton's letter expresses sympathy to Baylor's widow, and comments on Baylor's religious conviction and General Jackson's regard for him.

Dates

  • 1862

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Biographical Note

Born in 1831, William Smith Hanger Baylor was a resident of Augusta County, Virginia. In the American Civil War Civil War, Baylor was colonel of Augusta County Volunteer companies, and then was appointed to command the 5th Virginia Regiment. In August 1862, he was made commander of the Stonewall Brigade, and was killed soon thereafter at the Battle of Second Manassas. His widow was Mary Hawes Johnson Baylor, later Ryland, and Baylor is buried in Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Augusta County, Virginia.

Sources:

"Col William Smith Hanger Baylor" entry, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24442339/william-smith_hanger-baylor, accessed Dec. 6, 2022.

"Mary Hawes Johnson Baylor Ryland" entry, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6018288/mary-hawes-ryland, accessed Dec. 6, 2022.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

The William Smith Hanger Baylor Correspondence contains three letters written during the American Civil War: two letters from Baylor to his wife (April 22 and August 18, 1862) and a letter from Edward P. Walton to Mrs. Baylor written after Baylor's death (October 1, 1862).

Source of Acquisition

The William Smith Hanger Baylor Correspondence was acquired by Special Collection prior to 1985.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the William Smith Hanger Baylor Correspondence by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the William Smith Hanger Baylor Correspondence was completed in 1985. Additional description was completed in April 2011.

Title
William Smith Hanger Baylor Correspondence, 1862
Status
Completed
Author
Ashley Wellens, Student Volunteer, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Date
2014 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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