box 5, 1861/1866
- Containers:
- Box 5, Folder 7
- Extent:
- 39 letters
- Scope and content:
- Notable Letters:
- 4 Dec. 1861 John Randolph describes winter camp life in the army and his efforts to stay warm.
- 6 Feb. 1862 Mollie, fearing that the North will win, wonders why England and France will not recognize the Confederacy.
- 12 Aug. 1863 Mother unsure of Lewis Armistead's fate. Notes the high cost of wood and coal.
- 22 Nov. 1863 Mother describes death of James Innes Randolph.
- 13 May 1864 Family wakes to booming cannon outside Richmond. John brought home wounded in thigh.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704Carrier LibraryJames Madison University880 Madison DriveHarrisonburg, VA 22807
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Tiffany ColeEmail: coletw@jmu.eduPhone: (540) 568-3444Email: library-special@jmu.eduPhone: (540) 568-3612Fax: (540) 568-3405
- Parent restrictions:
- Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.
- Parent terms of access:
- The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).