Letters
Found in 195 Collections and/or Records:
Personnel report, signed by Col. Preston, Headquarters of the 28th Regiment of the VA. Volunteers, March 4, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Report that Col. Preston was not re-elected for duty. Signed: G. E. Pickett, Camp near Laurel Church, May 19, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Request for continued leave of absence. Signed: Wm. T. Patton, Mount Joy, February 22, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Request to Assume Former Position at Mason's Hill, Signed Col. Preston, undated (Ms1992-003)
Hamilton Leroy Shields Letter
The Hamilton Shields Letter is a missive from a homesick cadet at the United States Military Academy (also known as West Point) in 1842. The letter discusses Shields's studies, professional plans, social life, and desire for a wealthy wife.
Special Requisition, Signed: Col. Preston, Head Quarters, 28th Regiment Va. Volunteers, November 9, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Telegraph, Southern Telegraph Companies, To Col. Preston, Guns available for transfer from Hospital if orders are granted from Richmond, Signed: F.B. Deane Jr., Recorded at Christiansburg from Lynchburg, May 15, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Charles A. Townsend Letter
This collection contains a short letter from Charles A. Townsend, chief clerk of the United States of America, while at Guantánamo, Cuba, on August 14, 1898, during the Spanish American War, to his brother, Joseph Townsend. The letter discusses events during the Spanish-American War in Puerto Rico, including racist remarks about the "colored" troops fighting in the war.
Transfer Request, To Brigade Gen Beauregard from Maj. Robert C. Allen, Manassas Junction, June 24, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Commemorative Envelopes
This collection contains two empty envelopes from the commisioning of the aircraft carrier, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, on October 18, 1977, named in honor of the late U.S. President. The envelope also has the name of the Captain of the ship, who was William E. Ramsey.