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Lexington\nNov. 24th 1863","Dear Pa\nI received your letter dated Oct. 21st which I answered not long since, but it has been received before now I reckon. You said that Genl. Smith wrote to you for $300 to be sent to get here by Dec. 1st, which I suppose you have sent. I deposited $500 as soon as I arrived here, $400 for board and other expenses until Jan 1st 1864, $60 of which was pocket money, $40 remaining, \nbut as it did not cost me quite $400, I have a surplus, about $80. But it will cost me $300 or more from Jan. 1st, 1864 until July 4th, 1864, making in all $800 from August 6th (the time I reported) until July 4, 1864.","I expected a letter from home but so far I have not received one. As I have not heard from home in long time, I hope some one will write soon, as I have not received a letter from home, in the last three weeks. Since I last wrote the Corps of Cadets was ordered out to assist in repelling an invasion of the enemy, and was on the march about five days, and came very near \ngetting in a fight. It so happened that they did not, as they would have been taken prisoners as the Yankees were in a strong force. But as before I detailed on to guard barracks, while the Corps of Cadets were gone, but as I could get enough to eat, I did not mind it much. I would be very glad if you [send] me that box which you were going to send me. I am very tired of this place as I don't get enough to eat very often, and that beef, irish potatoes and a little milk and bread. Give my love to all the family.\nFrom your affec. Son J.L. Martin","P.S. Direct that box to Cadet J.L. Merritt, Lexington, Va.\nCare of McCorkle, Lusk, \u0026 Co.\nJ.L. Merritt","New Market \nMay 16th, 64","Dear Pa\nI write you a few lines to let you know that I am wounded. I was in the battle fought here yesterday and was wounded was in the lower part of my stomach. It is a very painful wound but I do not think it is dangerous. The battle was fought in the vicinity of New Market between the forces of Genl. Breckinridge and the Yankee Sigel. We gained a complete victory, driving \nthe Yankees about eight or ten miles, capturing some prisoners. The Yankees used their artillery very well and I was struck while going across a field by a piece of shell which knocked me about ten feet. I thought the wound was mortal, but I very soon found it was not by walking off the field. I am staying at a private house about a mile from the town but it very doubtful how long I will remain here, as I think the wounded will be carried to Lexington as soon as possible.","The cadets lost killed (5), wounded (43) and missing 48, out of 230. Genl. Breckenridge, Wharton and Echols, complimented the Cadets very much. Norborne Lewis was not hurt although exposed to thickest of fight. Thom Crichton escaped without getting hurt. Send word to Mr. Lewis that Norborne is not hurt, got through the battle remarkable well. Also let Mr. Crichton know that Thom was not hurt. I will write to you again and let you know how I am.\nGive my love to all \nFrom your affect. Son\nJ.L. Merritt","P.S. don't be uneasy about me because if I was wounded badly I would let you know.\nJ.L. Merritt","The letter dated May 16, 1864 is written on a blank form that was used by cadets to report excuses for infractions to the VMI Commandant.","This collection consists of two letters from Cadet James L. Merritt to his father. 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He was seriously wounded in the battle and did not return to the Institute.","Following the Civil War, he pursued a career in civil engineering and subsequently settled on his farm near Lawrenceville. Merritt never married. His closest relative was Howard Jeffries Merritt, a member of the VMI Class of 1868. He died at his home on March 18, 1911."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eV.M.I. Lexington\u003cbr\u003e\nNov. 24th 1863\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Pa\u003cbr\u003e\nI received your letter dated Oct. 21st which I answered not long since, but it has been received before now I reckon. You said that Genl. Smith wrote to you for $300 to be sent to get here by Dec. 1st, which I suppose you have sent. I deposited $500 as soon as I arrived here, $400 for board and other expenses until Jan 1st 1864, $60 of which was pocket money, $40 remaining, \nbut as it did not cost me quite $400, I have a surplus, about $80. But it will cost me $300 or more from Jan. 1st, 1864 until July 4th, 1864, making in all $800 from August 6th (the time I reported) until July 4, 1864.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI expected a letter from home but so far I have not received one. As I have not heard from home in long time, I hope some one will write soon, as I have not received a letter from home, in the last three weeks. Since I last wrote the Corps of Cadets was ordered out to assist in repelling an invasion of the enemy, and was on the march about five days, and came very near \ngetting in a fight. It so happened that they did not, as they would have been taken prisoners as the Yankees were in a strong force. But as before I detailed on to guard barracks, while the Corps of Cadets were gone, but as I could get enough to eat, I did not mind it much. I would be very glad if you [send] me that box which you were going to send me. I am very tired of this place as I don't get enough to eat very often, and that beef, irish potatoes and a little milk and bread. Give my love to all the family.\nFrom your affec. Son J.L. Martin\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP.S. Direct that box to Cadet J.L. Merritt, Lexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nCare of McCorkle, Lusk, \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.L. Merritt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew Market \u003cbr\u003e\nMay 16th, 64 \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Pa\u003cbr\u003e\nI write you a few lines to let you know that I am wounded. I was in the battle fought here yesterday and was wounded was in the lower part of my stomach. It is a very painful wound but I do not think it is dangerous. The battle was fought in the vicinity of New Market between the forces of Genl. Breckinridge and the Yankee Sigel. We gained a complete victory, driving \nthe Yankees about eight or ten miles, capturing some prisoners. The Yankees used their artillery very well and I was struck while going across a field by a piece of shell which knocked me about ten feet. I thought the wound was mortal, but I very soon found it was not by walking off the field. I am staying at a private house about a mile from the town but it very doubtful how long I will remain here, as I think the wounded will be carried to Lexington as soon as possible. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe cadets lost killed (5), wounded (43) and missing 48, out of 230. Genl. Breckenridge, Wharton and Echols, complimented the Cadets very much. Norborne Lewis was not hurt although exposed to thickest of fight. Thom Crichton escaped without getting hurt. Send word to Mr. Lewis that Norborne is not hurt, got through the battle remarkable well. Also let Mr. Crichton know that Thom was not hurt. I will write to you again and let you know how I am.\nGive my love to all\u003cbr\u003e \nFrom your affect. Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.L. 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As I have not heard from home in long time, I hope some one will write soon, as I have not received a letter from home, in the last three weeks. Since I last wrote the Corps of Cadets was ordered out to assist in repelling an invasion of the enemy, and was on the march about five days, and came very near \ngetting in a fight. It so happened that they did not, as they would have been taken prisoners as the Yankees were in a strong force. But as before I detailed on to guard barracks, while the Corps of Cadets were gone, but as I could get enough to eat, I did not mind it much. I would be very glad if you [send] me that box which you were going to send me. I am very tired of this place as I don't get enough to eat very often, and that beef, irish potatoes and a little milk and bread. Give my love to all the family.\nFrom your affec. Son J.L. Martin","P.S. Direct that box to Cadet J.L. Merritt, Lexington, Va.\nCare of McCorkle, Lusk, \u0026 Co.\nJ.L. 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Breckenridge, Wharton and Echols, complimented the Cadets very much. Norborne Lewis was not hurt although exposed to thickest of fight. Thom Crichton escaped without getting hurt. Send word to Mr. Lewis that Norborne is not hurt, got through the battle remarkable well. Also let Mr. Crichton know that Thom was not hurt. I will write to you again and let you know how I am.\nGive my love to all \nFrom your affect. Son\nJ.L. Merritt","P.S. don't be uneasy about me because if I was wounded badly I would let you know.\nJ.L. Merritt"],"phystech_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe letter dated May 16, 1864 is written on a blank form that was used by cadets to report excuses for infractions to the VMI Commandant.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"phystech_heading_ssm":["Physical Description"],"phystech_tesim":["The letter dated May 16, 1864 is written on a blank form that was used by cadets to report excuses for infractions to the VMI Commandant."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJames L. 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Lexington\nNov. 24th 1863","Dear Pa\nI received your letter dated Oct. 21st which I answered not long since, but it has been received before now I reckon. You said that Genl. Smith wrote to you for $300 to be sent to get here by Dec. 1st, which I suppose you have sent. I deposited $500 as soon as I arrived here, $400 for board and other expenses until Jan 1st 1864, $60 of which was pocket money, $40 remaining, \nbut as it did not cost me quite $400, I have a surplus, about $80. But it will cost me $300 or more from Jan. 1st, 1864 until July 4th, 1864, making in all $800 from August 6th (the time I reported) until July 4, 1864.","I expected a letter from home but so far I have not received one. As I have not heard from home in long time, I hope some one will write soon, as I have not received a letter from home, in the last three weeks. Since I last wrote the Corps of Cadets was ordered out to assist in repelling an invasion of the enemy, and was on the march about five days, and came very near \ngetting in a fight. It so happened that they did not, as they would have been taken prisoners as the Yankees were in a strong force. But as before I detailed on to guard barracks, while the Corps of Cadets were gone, but as I could get enough to eat, I did not mind it much. I would be very glad if you [send] me that box which you were going to send me. I am very tired of this place as I don't get enough to eat very often, and that beef, irish potatoes and a little milk and bread. Give my love to all the family.\nFrom your affec. Son J.L. Martin","P.S. Direct that box to Cadet J.L. Merritt, Lexington, Va.\nCare of McCorkle, Lusk, \u0026 Co.\nJ.L. Merritt","New Market \nMay 16th, 64","Dear Pa\nI write you a few lines to let you know that I am wounded. I was in the battle fought here yesterday and was wounded was in the lower part of my stomach. It is a very painful wound but I do not think it is dangerous. The battle was fought in the vicinity of New Market between the forces of Genl. Breckinridge and the Yankee Sigel. We gained a complete victory, driving \nthe Yankees about eight or ten miles, capturing some prisoners. The Yankees used their artillery very well and I was struck while going across a field by a piece of shell which knocked me about ten feet. I thought the wound was mortal, but I very soon found it was not by walking off the field. I am staying at a private house about a mile from the town but it very doubtful how long I will remain here, as I think the wounded will be carried to Lexington as soon as possible.","The cadets lost killed (5), wounded (43) and missing 48, out of 230. Genl. Breckenridge, Wharton and Echols, complimented the Cadets very much. Norborne Lewis was not hurt although exposed to thickest of fight. Thom Crichton escaped without getting hurt. Send word to Mr. Lewis that Norborne is not hurt, got through the battle remarkable well. Also let Mr. Crichton know that Thom was not hurt. I will write to you again and let you know how I am.\nGive my love to all \nFrom your affect. Son\nJ.L. Merritt","P.S. don't be uneasy about me because if I was wounded badly I would let you know.\nJ.L. Merritt","The letter dated May 16, 1864 is written on a blank form that was used by cadets to report excuses for infractions to the VMI Commandant.","This collection consists of two letters from Cadet James L. Merritt to his father. The letter dated November 24, 1863 discusses school expenses, mentions the Corps being called to defend against Averell's raids, and reports dissatisfaction with VMI (complains of hunger, gets \" beef, irish potatoes, milk\" only).","The letter dated May 16, 1864 was written on the day after the Battle of New Market and describes being wounded, action on battlefield, and mentions Cadets Norborne C. Lewis (Class of 1867) and John A. Crichton (Class of 1866). The letter was possibly written from the Bushong House near the battlefield. Includes envelope addressed to W.H.E. Merritt, Lawrenceville, Brunswick County, Virginia.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter discusses school expenses, mentions the Corps being called to defend against Averell's raids, and reports dissatisfaction with VMI (complains of hunger, gets \" beef, irish potatoes, milk\" only).","Written from New Market, Virginia. Letter described the Battle of New Market, being wounded, action on battlefield, and mentions Cadets Norborne C. Lewis (Class of 1867) and John A. Crichton (Class of 1866).","Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may \nnot be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Manuscripts Stacks","Virginia Military Institute Archives","Merritt, James L. (James Love), 1845-1911","Crichton, John A. (John Ashton), 1845-1880","Lewis, Norborne C. (Norborne Clark), 1846-1905","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["James L. Merritt letters, 1864"],"collection_ssim":["James L. 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He was the son of W. H. E Merritt and Elizabeth Willis Goode. Merritt matriculated at VMI on August 6, 1863, and on May 15, 1864, he took part in the Battle of New Market, Virginia as a private in Cadet Company C. He was seriously wounded in the battle and did not return to the Institute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Civil War, he pursued a career in civil engineering and subsequently settled on his farm near Lawrenceville. Merritt never married. His closest relative was Howard Jeffries Merritt, a member of the VMI Class of 1868. He died at his home on March 18, 1911.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["James Love Merritt, from Lawrenceville, Virginia, was born in September 1845. He was the son of W. H. E Merritt and Elizabeth Willis Goode. Merritt matriculated at VMI on August 6, 1863, and on May 15, 1864, he took part in the Battle of New Market, Virginia as a private in Cadet Company C. He was seriously wounded in the battle and did not return to the Institute.","Following the Civil War, he pursued a career in civil engineering and subsequently settled on his farm near Lawrenceville. Merritt never married. His closest relative was Howard Jeffries Merritt, a member of the VMI Class of 1868. He died at his home on March 18, 1911."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eV.M.I. Lexington\u003cbr\u003e\nNov. 24th 1863\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Pa\u003cbr\u003e\nI received your letter dated Oct. 21st which I answered not long since, but it has been received before now I reckon. You said that Genl. Smith wrote to you for $300 to be sent to get here by Dec. 1st, which I suppose you have sent. I deposited $500 as soon as I arrived here, $400 for board and other expenses until Jan 1st 1864, $60 of which was pocket money, $40 remaining, \nbut as it did not cost me quite $400, I have a surplus, about $80. But it will cost me $300 or more from Jan. 1st, 1864 until July 4th, 1864, making in all $800 from August 6th (the time I reported) until July 4, 1864.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI expected a letter from home but so far I have not received one. As I have not heard from home in long time, I hope some one will write soon, as I have not received a letter from home, in the last three weeks. Since I last wrote the Corps of Cadets was ordered out to assist in repelling an invasion of the enemy, and was on the march about five days, and came very near \ngetting in a fight. It so happened that they did not, as they would have been taken prisoners as the Yankees were in a strong force. But as before I detailed on to guard barracks, while the Corps of Cadets were gone, but as I could get enough to eat, I did not mind it much. I would be very glad if you [send] me that box which you were going to send me. I am very tired of this place as I don't get enough to eat very often, and that beef, irish potatoes and a little milk and bread. Give my love to all the family.\nFrom your affec. Son J.L. Martin\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP.S. Direct that box to Cadet J.L. Merritt, Lexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nCare of McCorkle, Lusk, \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.L. Merritt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew Market \u003cbr\u003e\nMay 16th, 64 \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Pa\u003cbr\u003e\nI write you a few lines to let you know that I am wounded. I was in the battle fought here yesterday and was wounded was in the lower part of my stomach. It is a very painful wound but I do not think it is dangerous. The battle was fought in the vicinity of New Market between the forces of Genl. Breckinridge and the Yankee Sigel. We gained a complete victory, driving \nthe Yankees about eight or ten miles, capturing some prisoners. The Yankees used their artillery very well and I was struck while going across a field by a piece of shell which knocked me about ten feet. I thought the wound was mortal, but I very soon found it was not by walking off the field. I am staying at a private house about a mile from the town but it very doubtful how long I will remain here, as I think the wounded will be carried to Lexington as soon as possible. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe cadets lost killed (5), wounded (43) and missing 48, out of 230. Genl. Breckenridge, Wharton and Echols, complimented the Cadets very much. Norborne Lewis was not hurt although exposed to thickest of fight. Thom Crichton escaped without getting hurt. Send word to Mr. Lewis that Norborne is not hurt, got through the battle remarkable well. Also let Mr. Crichton know that Thom was not hurt. I will write to you again and let you know how I am.\nGive my love to all\u003cbr\u003e \nFrom your affect. Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.L. 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As I have not heard from home in long time, I hope some one will write soon, as I have not received a letter from home, in the last three weeks. Since I last wrote the Corps of Cadets was ordered out to assist in repelling an invasion of the enemy, and was on the march about five days, and came very near \ngetting in a fight. It so happened that they did not, as they would have been taken prisoners as the Yankees were in a strong force. But as before I detailed on to guard barracks, while the Corps of Cadets were gone, but as I could get enough to eat, I did not mind it much. I would be very glad if you [send] me that box which you were going to send me. I am very tired of this place as I don't get enough to eat very often, and that beef, irish potatoes and a little milk and bread. Give my love to all the family.\nFrom your affec. Son J.L. Martin","P.S. Direct that box to Cadet J.L. Merritt, Lexington, Va.\nCare of McCorkle, Lusk, \u0026 Co.\nJ.L. Merritt","New Market \nMay 16th, 64","Dear Pa\nI write you a few lines to let you know that I am wounded. I was in the battle fought here yesterday and was wounded was in the lower part of my stomach. It is a very painful wound but I do not think it is dangerous. The battle was fought in the vicinity of New Market between the forces of Genl. Breckinridge and the Yankee Sigel. We gained a complete victory, driving \nthe Yankees about eight or ten miles, capturing some prisoners. The Yankees used their artillery very well and I was struck while going across a field by a piece of shell which knocked me about ten feet. I thought the wound was mortal, but I very soon found it was not by walking off the field. I am staying at a private house about a mile from the town but it very doubtful how long I will remain here, as I think the wounded will be carried to Lexington as soon as possible.","The cadets lost killed (5), wounded (43) and missing 48, out of 230. Genl. Breckenridge, Wharton and Echols, complimented the Cadets very much. Norborne Lewis was not hurt although exposed to thickest of fight. Thom Crichton escaped without getting hurt. Send word to Mr. Lewis that Norborne is not hurt, got through the battle remarkable well. Also let Mr. Crichton know that Thom was not hurt. I will write to you again and let you know how I am.\nGive my love to all \nFrom your affect. Son\nJ.L. Merritt","P.S. don't be uneasy about me because if I was wounded badly I would let you know.\nJ.L. Merritt"],"phystech_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe letter dated May 16, 1864 is written on a blank form that was used by cadets to report excuses for infractions to the VMI Commandant.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"phystech_heading_ssm":["Physical Description"],"phystech_tesim":["The letter dated May 16, 1864 is written on a blank form that was used by cadets to report excuses for infractions to the VMI Commandant."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJames L. 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Fulkerson,\nBristol Tenn.","Dear Col;-\nAs you are going to the Semi-Centennial Celebration of the Virginia Military Institute at Lexington in a few days, I take pleasure in making you the medium of presenting to the Institute, as a war relic, a pair of old Binocular Field Glasses, of historic interest for all time to the Cadets.","The battle of New Market was fought on Sunday May 15th 1864. An incident of that battle was the capture of a Federal Battery, by a direct charge in front by the 62nd Regiment, Virginia Infantry of my Brigade, under the immediate command of Col. George H. Smith, and the Corps of Cadets of the V.M.I. commanded by Col. S. Shipp. The Federal Battery was on a high hill and had to be silenced before Genl. John C. Breckinridge could order a general assault along the whole line of the enemy, without the certainty of great slaughter of his troops and peril to the success of the movement. The capture of this Battery by a charge up the hill and directly in front, supported as it was by the veteran 34th Massachusetts Regiment, under command of Lieutenant Colonel W. S. Lincoln, a most intrepid and gallant soldier, required as high discipline, courage and daring as were displayed at Gettysburg, on a grander scale to be sure, by Picketts Division of Virginians in their famous and bloody charge.","But the old 62nd and the boys of the Institute were equal to the occasion. They charged up the hill at a double-quick to the very nuzzles of the cannon and took them, leaving the ground over which they had come without faltering, strewn with nearly half their bleeding comrades. The supporting Regt. of the enemy fled. Their brave Colonel in the effort to rally his men, fell fearfully wounded and was caught under his dying horse. In that sad plight Col. Lincoln attempted to use his pistol, but surrendered to a demand from Col. Shipp, just as a Cadet was about to pin him to the ground with his bayonet.","The Colonel fell into our hands as a prisoner of war and was treated for his wounds by Dr. Russell Meem, who became so interested in his gallant patient that, with my permission as District Commander, (when Gen. Breckenridge, the day after the battle, returned to Gen. Lee's Army with his own and a part of my troops) he took special care of Col. Lincoln and a few days later, by my order removed him, with all the wounded, who could bear it, to the hospital at Harrisonburg.\n    \nSome two weeks after the Battle of New Market, as the remnant of my command, returning before the superior force of Genl. Dave Hunter in his march through the Valley, passed through Harrisonburg, Dr. Meem came to me in the street and said Col. Lincoln had given him a souvenir of their acquaintance this pair of field glasses, which he had on when he fell at New Market. The Dr. accepted them on condition that he might present them to Gen. Breckenridge, and he asked me, as he was to be left there in charge of the hospitals, to take them to the Genl. whenever I might meet him again. I did so, and at Lynchburg, shortly afterwards I handed them to Genl. Breckenridge with a verbal statement of their history. As Gen. B. had a fine set of glasses of his own and mind had been broken some time before and I had none then, he handed them back to me with the remark \"Wear them for me till I call for them\". They were never called for and have been in my possession ever since. You will see they have had hard usage and are now useless without repairs. It has been a question with me for some years, what to do with them; Whether to seek Col. Lincoln and return them to him or present them to the Institute as a relic of the war and a memento of the unsurpassed intrepidity of the boy Cadets of 1864, along side of the glorious old 62nd at New Market.","I have decided on this latter course and through you, as an alumnus of the Institute and yourself a distinguished veteran of the Confederate Army. I ask their acceptance and preservation by the Institute.\nVery truly, Yours,\nJ. D. Imboden\nBrig. Genl. of Cavalry\nCommanding Valley Dist: 1863-4","Written from Abingdon, Virginia. Letter concerns John D. Imboden's donation to VMI of the field glasses belonging to Union officer W. S. Lincoln of the 34th Massachusetts Infantry. Imboden recounts the events at the Battle of New Market, Virginia that lead to the capture of Lincoln and the acquisition of the field glasses.","Page 6 of the letter contains a note by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith pointing out an inaccuracy. Then note reads \"I am much obliged to Gen. 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The Dr. accepted them on condition that he might present them to Gen. Breckenridge, and he asked me, as he was to be left there in charge of the hospitals, to take them to the Genl. whenever I might meet him again. I did so, and at Lynchburg, shortly afterwards I handed them to Genl. Breckenridge with a verbal statement of their history. As Gen. B. had a fine set of glasses of his own and mind had been broken some time before and I had none then, he handed them back to me with the remark \"Wear them for me till I call for them\". They were never called for and have been in my possession ever since. You will see they have had hard usage and are now useless without repairs. It has been a question with me for some years, what to do with them; Whether to seek Col. Lincoln and return them to him or present them to the Institute as a relic of the war and a memento of the unsurpassed intrepidity of the boy Cadets of 1864, along side of the glorious old 62nd at New Market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI have decided on this latter course and through you, as an alumnus of the Institute and yourself a distinguished veteran of the Confederate Army. I ask their acceptance and preservation by the Institute.\nVery truly, Yours,\u003cbr\u003e\nJ. D. Imboden\u003cbr\u003e\nBrig. Genl. of Cavalry\u003cbr\u003e\nCommanding Valley Dist: 1863-4\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Transcription"],"odd_tesim":["Abingdon, Virginia\nJune 21st 1889\nCol. A. Fulkerson,\nBristol Tenn.","Dear Col;-\nAs you are going to the Semi-Centennial Celebration of the Virginia Military Institute at Lexington in a few days, I take pleasure in making you the medium of presenting to the Institute, as a war relic, a pair of old Binocular Field Glasses, of historic interest for all time to the Cadets.","The battle of New Market was fought on Sunday May 15th 1864. An incident of that battle was the capture of a Federal Battery, by a direct charge in front by the 62nd Regiment, Virginia Infantry of my Brigade, under the immediate command of Col. George H. Smith, and the Corps of Cadets of the V.M.I. commanded by Col. S. Shipp. The Federal Battery was on a high hill and had to be silenced before Genl. John C. Breckinridge could order a general assault along the whole line of the enemy, without the certainty of great slaughter of his troops and peril to the success of the movement. The capture of this Battery by a charge up the hill and directly in front, supported as it was by the veteran 34th Massachusetts Regiment, under command of Lieutenant Colonel W. S. Lincoln, a most intrepid and gallant soldier, required as high discipline, courage and daring as were displayed at Gettysburg, on a grander scale to be sure, by Picketts Division of Virginians in their famous and bloody charge.","But the old 62nd and the boys of the Institute were equal to the occasion. They charged up the hill at a double-quick to the very nuzzles of the cannon and took them, leaving the ground over which they had come without faltering, strewn with nearly half their bleeding comrades. The supporting Regt. of the enemy fled. Their brave Colonel in the effort to rally his men, fell fearfully wounded and was caught under his dying horse. In that sad plight Col. Lincoln attempted to use his pistol, but surrendered to a demand from Col. Shipp, just as a Cadet was about to pin him to the ground with his bayonet.","The Colonel fell into our hands as a prisoner of war and was treated for his wounds by Dr. Russell Meem, who became so interested in his gallant patient that, with my permission as District Commander, (when Gen. Breckenridge, the day after the battle, returned to Gen. Lee's Army with his own and a part of my troops) he took special care of Col. Lincoln and a few days later, by my order removed him, with all the wounded, who could bear it, to the hospital at Harrisonburg.\n    \nSome two weeks after the Battle of New Market, as the remnant of my command, returning before the superior force of Genl. Dave Hunter in his march through the Valley, passed through Harrisonburg, Dr. Meem came to me in the street and said Col. Lincoln had given him a souvenir of their acquaintance this pair of field glasses, which he had on when he fell at New Market. The Dr. accepted them on condition that he might present them to Gen. Breckenridge, and he asked me, as he was to be left there in charge of the hospitals, to take them to the Genl. whenever I might meet him again. I did so, and at Lynchburg, shortly afterwards I handed them to Genl. Breckenridge with a verbal statement of their history. As Gen. B. had a fine set of glasses of his own and mind had been broken some time before and I had none then, he handed them back to me with the remark \"Wear them for me till I call for them\". They were never called for and have been in my possession ever since. You will see they have had hard usage and are now useless without repairs. It has been a question with me for some years, what to do with them; Whether to seek Col. Lincoln and return them to him or present them to the Institute as a relic of the war and a memento of the unsurpassed intrepidity of the boy Cadets of 1864, along side of the glorious old 62nd at New Market.","I have decided on this latter course and through you, as an alumnus of the Institute and yourself a distinguished veteran of the Confederate Army. I ask their acceptance and preservation by the Institute.\nVery truly, Yours,\nJ. D. Imboden\nBrig. Genl. of Cavalry\nCommanding Valley Dist: 1863-4"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWritten from Abingdon, Virginia. Letter concerns John D. Imboden's donation to VMI of the field glasses belonging to Union officer W. S. Lincoln of the 34th Massachusetts Infantry. Imboden recounts the events at the Battle of New Market, Virginia that lead to the capture of Lincoln and the acquisition of the field glasses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePage 6 of the letter contains a note by VMI Superintendent Francis H. 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Breckinridge could order a general assault along the whole line of the enemy, without the certainty of great slaughter of his troops and peril to the success of the movement. The capture of this Battery by a charge up the hill and directly in front, supported as it was by the veteran 34th Massachusetts Regiment, under command of Lieutenant Colonel W. S. Lincoln, a most intrepid and gallant soldier, required as high discipline, courage and daring as were displayed at Gettysburg, on a grander scale to be sure, by Picketts Division of Virginians in their famous and bloody charge.","But the old 62nd and the boys of the Institute were equal to the occasion. They charged up the hill at a double-quick to the very nuzzles of the cannon and took them, leaving the ground over which they had come without faltering, strewn with nearly half their bleeding comrades. The supporting Regt. of the enemy fled. Their brave Colonel in the effort to rally his men, fell fearfully wounded and was caught under his dying horse. In that sad plight Col. Lincoln attempted to use his pistol, but surrendered to a demand from Col. Shipp, just as a Cadet was about to pin him to the ground with his bayonet.","The Colonel fell into our hands as a prisoner of war and was treated for his wounds by Dr. Russell Meem, who became so interested in his gallant patient that, with my permission as District Commander, (when Gen. Breckenridge, the day after the battle, returned to Gen. Lee's Army with his own and a part of my troops) he took special care of Col. Lincoln and a few days later, by my order removed him, with all the wounded, who could bear it, to the hospital at Harrisonburg.\n    \nSome two weeks after the Battle of New Market, as the remnant of my command, returning before the superior force of Genl. 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It has been a question with me for some years, what to do with them; Whether to seek Col. Lincoln and return them to him or present them to the Institute as a relic of the war and a memento of the unsurpassed intrepidity of the boy Cadets of 1864, along side of the glorious old 62nd at New Market.","I have decided on this latter course and through you, as an alumnus of the Institute and yourself a distinguished veteran of the Confederate Army. I ask their acceptance and preservation by the Institute.\nVery truly, Yours,\nJ. D. Imboden\nBrig. Genl. of Cavalry\nCommanding Valley Dist: 1863-4","This collection (six items) consists of the papers of Confederate General John D. Imboden, including:\n\nA letter (dated circa 1863) that concerns the subpoena of witnesses for the trial of a man accused of collaborating with the Union\nA letter (dated June 21, 1889) to Colonel Abram Fulkerson pertaining to donation of Lieutenant Colonel W. S. 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Breckinridge could order a general assault along the whole line of the enemy, without the certainty of great slaughter of his troops and peril to the success of the movement. The capture of this Battery by a charge up the hill and directly in front, supported as it was by the veteran 34th Massachusetts Regiment, under command of Lieutenant Colonel W. S. Lincoln, a most intrepid and gallant soldier, required as high discipline, courage and daring as were displayed at Gettysburg, on a grander scale to be sure, by Picketts Division of Virginians in their famous and bloody charge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\nBut the old 62nd and the boys of the Institute were equal to the occasion. They charged up the hill at a double-quick to the very nuzzles of the cannon and took them, leaving the ground over which they had come without faltering, strewn with nearly half their bleeding comrades. The supporting Regt. of the enemy fled. Their brave Colonel in the effort to rally his men, fell fearfully wounded and was caught under his dying horse. In that sad plight Col. Lincoln attempted to use his pistol, but surrendered to a demand from Col. Shipp, just as a Cadet was about to pin him to the ground with his bayonet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\nThe Colonel fell into our hands as a prisoner of war and was treated for his wounds by Dr. Russell Meem, who became so interested in his gallant patient that, with my permission as District Commander, (when Gen. Breckenridge, the day after the battle, returned to Gen. Lee's Army with his own and a part of my troops) he took special care of Col. Lincoln and a few days later, by my order removed him, with all the wounded, who could bear it, to the hospital at Harrisonburg.\n    \nSome two weeks after the Battle of New Market, as the remnant of my command, returning before the superior force of Genl. Dave Hunter in his march through the Valley, passed through Harrisonburg, Dr. Meem came to me in the street and said Col. Lincoln had given him a souvenir of their acquaintance this pair of field glasses, which he had on when he fell at New Market. The Dr. accepted them on condition that he might present them to Gen. Breckenridge, and he asked me, as he was to be left there in charge of the hospitals, to take them to the Genl. whenever I might meet him again. I did so, and at Lynchburg, shortly afterwards I handed them to Genl. Breckenridge with a verbal statement of their history. As Gen. B. had a fine set of glasses of his own and mind had been broken some time before and I had none then, he handed them back to me with the remark \"Wear them for me till I call for them\". They were never called for and have been in my possession ever since. You will see they have had hard usage and are now useless without repairs. It has been a question with me for some years, what to do with them; Whether to seek Col. Lincoln and return them to him or present them to the Institute as a relic of the war and a memento of the unsurpassed intrepidity of the boy Cadets of 1864, along side of the glorious old 62nd at New Market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI have decided on this latter course and through you, as an alumnus of the Institute and yourself a distinguished veteran of the Confederate Army. I ask their acceptance and preservation by the Institute.\nVery truly, Yours,\u003cbr\u003e\nJ. D. Imboden\u003cbr\u003e\nBrig. Genl. of Cavalry\u003cbr\u003e\nCommanding Valley Dist: 1863-4\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Transcription"],"odd_tesim":["Abingdon, Virginia\nJune 21st 1889\nCol. A. 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The capture of this Battery by a charge up the hill and directly in front, supported as it was by the veteran 34th Massachusetts Regiment, under command of Lieutenant Colonel W. S. Lincoln, a most intrepid and gallant soldier, required as high discipline, courage and daring as were displayed at Gettysburg, on a grander scale to be sure, by Picketts Division of Virginians in their famous and bloody charge.","But the old 62nd and the boys of the Institute were equal to the occasion. They charged up the hill at a double-quick to the very nuzzles of the cannon and took them, leaving the ground over which they had come without faltering, strewn with nearly half their bleeding comrades. The supporting Regt. of the enemy fled. Their brave Colonel in the effort to rally his men, fell fearfully wounded and was caught under his dying horse. In that sad plight Col. Lincoln attempted to use his pistol, but surrendered to a demand from Col. Shipp, just as a Cadet was about to pin him to the ground with his bayonet.","The Colonel fell into our hands as a prisoner of war and was treated for his wounds by Dr. Russell Meem, who became so interested in his gallant patient that, with my permission as District Commander, (when Gen. Breckenridge, the day after the battle, returned to Gen. Lee's Army with his own and a part of my troops) he took special care of Col. Lincoln and a few days later, by my order removed him, with all the wounded, who could bear it, to the hospital at Harrisonburg.\n    \nSome two weeks after the Battle of New Market, as the remnant of my command, returning before the superior force of Genl. Dave Hunter in his march through the Valley, passed through Harrisonburg, Dr. Meem came to me in the street and said Col. Lincoln had given him a souvenir of their acquaintance this pair of field glasses, which he had on when he fell at New Market. The Dr. accepted them on condition that he might present them to Gen. Breckenridge, and he asked me, as he was to be left there in charge of the hospitals, to take them to the Genl. whenever I might meet him again. I did so, and at Lynchburg, shortly afterwards I handed them to Genl. Breckenridge with a verbal statement of their history. As Gen. B. had a fine set of glasses of his own and mind had been broken some time before and I had none then, he handed them back to me with the remark \"Wear them for me till I call for them\". They were never called for and have been in my possession ever since. You will see they have had hard usage and are now useless without repairs. It has been a question with me for some years, what to do with them; Whether to seek Col. Lincoln and return them to him or present them to the Institute as a relic of the war and a memento of the unsurpassed intrepidity of the boy Cadets of 1864, along side of the glorious old 62nd at New Market.","I have decided on this latter course and through you, as an alumnus of the Institute and yourself a distinguished veteran of the Confederate Army. I ask their acceptance and preservation by the Institute.\nVery truly, Yours,\nJ. D. Imboden\nBrig. Genl. of Cavalry\nCommanding Valley Dist: 1863-4"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn D. Imboden papers, 1862-1891. MS 0396. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["John D. Imboden papers, 1862-1891. MS 0396. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection (six items) consists of the papers of Confederate General John D. 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