Edward H. Armstrong Letter,
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a letter from Edward H. Armstrong, written near Fredericksburg, Virginia, February 3, 1863. Written to his father, the letter includes family news, information on the activities and movements of Armstrong's regiment, and the weather (in particular, the cold). Armstrong also mentions the recent attempt by Yankee troops to advance the nearby river (possibly the Rappanhannock River).
Dates
- 1863 - 1863
Creator
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Edward H. Armstrong Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical Note
Edward H. Armstrong was born in New Hanover County, NC, in 1841. He enlisted with the 1st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry in August 1861. He mustered out of that unit in November and re-enlisted with the 3rd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry in February 1862. Between February and September 1862, he was promoted several times, ending up with the rank of captain. On May 12, 1864, he was wounded at Spotsylvania Court House. He died from his wounds on June 7, 1864 (other sources list his death date as May 12). He is buried in the Armstrong Cemetery in Rocky Point, North Carolina.
Sources:
Manarin, Louis H., comp. North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865: A Roster Raleigh: State Division of Archives and History, 1988-.
Find a Grave website (includes an obituary and photographs).
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection consists of a letter from Edward H. Armstrong, written near Fredericksburg, Virginia, February 3, 1863.
Acquisition Information
The Edward H. Armstrong Letter was purchased by Special Collections in August 2015.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Edward H. Armstrong Letter was completed in October 2015.
- Title
- Edward H. Armstrong Letter 1863
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
- Date
- © 2015 Virginia Tech. All rights reserved.
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
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
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