Stickley, Peter H. (or B.), 1861

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 26
Scope and content:

This folder contains a letter from Peter Stickley to his parents and family, dated August 13, 1861, during the American Civil War, from Fairfax Station, Virginia. Stickley writes of the weather, his regiment's location, the availabilty of supplies, regiment life, and things he would like from home.

Biographical / historical:

Peter Stickley was born on November 18, 1825, likely to Jacob H. and Catherine Stickley. He enlisted with the 10th Regiment, Virginia Infantry in April 1861 during the American Civil War. He died of disease at home in Strasburg, Virginia, in December 23, 1861. He is buried in Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Source: "Peter Blind Stickley", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16763248/peter-blind-stickley.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
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Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
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