Civil War Letter, Leesburg, VA 23 June, n.y.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Thomas Balch Library
Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Alexandra S. Gressitt
Phone: (703) 737-7195
Fax: (703) 737-7195
Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Terms of access:

No physical characteristics affect use of this material.

Preferred citation:

Civil War Letter, Leesburg, VA (SC 0090), Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA.

Summary

Creator:
Lori Kimball, Leesburg, VA, purchase on Ebay.
Abstract:
This collection consists of an autograph letter dated 23 June, n.y., from a Civil War soldier, probably a cavalryman of the Union Army, written to his father. The soldier's initials are C.L.F., but his name and regiment are unclear. It is possible he was part of a cavalry regiment that joined the XII Corps of the Army of Virginia at Leesburg in June 1863. The XII Corps stopped at Fort Geary in Leesburg for several days to prepare for conflict at Gettysburg.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Civil War Letter, Leesburg, VA (SC 0090), Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of an autograph letter dated 23 June, n.y., from a Civil War soldier, probably a cavalryman of the Union Army, written to his father. The soldier's initials are C.L.F., but his name and regiment are unclear. It is possible he was part of a cavalry regiment that joined the XII Corps of the Army of Virginia at Leesburg in June 1863. The XII Corps stopped at Fort Geary in Leesburg for several days to prepare for conflict at Gettysburg.

Biographical / historical:

Because the town of Leesburg was located only two miles from the Potomac River, which divided the North from the South, it saw much Civil War action. In fact, the town changed hands between the Union and Confederate armies over 150 times during the course of the war. Leesburg was the site of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as well as many minor skirmishes. The town was also used as a relief camp site for both armies on their way to battles.

Acquisition information:
Lori Kimball, Leesburg, VA, purchase on Ebay.
Processing information:

Charlotte Blacklock, 26 July 2011

Arrangement:

Folder

Accruals:

2011.0163

Physical / technical requirements:

None