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57th Regiment [Virginia] Resolution

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2017-045

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a two-page, printed set of resolutions adopted by the 57th Virginia Regiment on January 30, 1865. Apparently in response to concerns about morale and lack of support for the Confederacy in the course of the war, the resolutions were a sort of reaffirmation of the values of the regiment, its continued willingness to fight, and its confidence in Robert E. Lee. Similar resolutions were adopted by regiments through the Confederate Army in the latter part of the Civil War.

Dates

  • 1865

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from 57th Regiment [Virginia] Resolution must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Historical Note

The 57th Regiment, Virginia Infantry was a least partially formed from volunteers in Powhatan, Pittsylvania, and Botetourt counties during September of 1861. The regiment fought in a number of significant campaigns and battles, including Gettysburg, Petersburg, and Appomattox.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

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Acquisition Information

The 57th Regiment [Virginia] Resolution was purchased by Special Collections in February 2015.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the 57th Regiment [Virginia] Resolution was completed in October 2015.

Title
57th Regiment [Virginia] Resolution, 1865
Status
Completed
Author
Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Date
2017 (CC0 1.0)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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