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James M. Jeffries Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-009

Scope and Content

The collection contains a mounted parole document from the Appomattox Court House dated April 10, 1865 and a mounted newspaper clipping about James M. Jeffries. The article discusses Jeffries American Civil War experiences.

Dates

  • 1865, 1908?

Language of Materials

The material in the collection is 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.

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Biographical Note

James M. Jeffries was a cadet of the Virginia Military Institute at the opening of the American Civil War and went to Richmond to drill army recruits. Jeffries enlisted in the 24th Virginia Cavalry on August 1, 1863. He is noted as having a surgeon's certificate. Jeffries received a series of promotions from second lieutenant, first lieutenant, and finally to captain of Company E. He was paroled with Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox on April 10, 1865.

External sources and additional information:

Holland, Darryl. 24th Virginia Cavalry. Lynchburg, VA: H. E. Howard, 1997. Call number E581.6 24th .H65 1997 Spec Civil War

Appomattox Court House National Park: http://www.nps.gov/apco/index.htm

Historical Note

On April 9, 1865, Appomattox Court House, General Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, totaling approximately 30,000 soldiers, surrendered to three Federal armies commanded by Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. In a second meeting between the two generals on the morning of April 10, Lee, concerned about the safety of his men as they traveled to their homes, requested that his soldiers be issued proof of their status as paroled prisoners of war. By the terms of this agreement, the men were entitled to travel unharmed through areas where fighting was still going on.

External sources and additional information:

Holland, Darryl. 24th Virginia Cavalry. Lynchburg, VA: H. E. Howard, 1997. Call number E581.6 24th .H65 1997 Spec Civil War

Appomattox Court House National Park: http://www.nps.gov/apco/index.htm

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

The collection contains a newspaper article about James M. Jeffries and the parole document from his date of parole from Appomattox, April 10, 1865, at the end of the American Civil War.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by material type.

Source of Acquisition

The James M. Jeffries Collection was donated to Special Collections in 1999.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the James M. Jeffries Collection 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 James M. Jeffries Collection commenced and was completed in March 2010.

Title
James M. Jeffries Collection, 1865, 1908?
Status
Completed
Author
Carmen Boggs-Parker, Graduate Assistant
Date
2010 (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