Correspondence
- Containers:
- Box 1, Folder 2
- Extent:
- 1 Item
- Scope and content:
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This folder contains a handwritten personal correspondence from John White Brockenbrough to an unknown sir. It mentions military movements throughout the region specifically related to Averell's Raid. The movement of General Fitzhugh Lee and his company to Covington, VA are mentioned. Collierstown and Craig's Creek as well as Generals William 'Mudwall' Jackson and Jubal Early are also mentioned.
- Language:
- English .
- Subjects:
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Correspondence
Military campaigns - Names:
- Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894
Lee, Fitzhugh, 1835-1905
Averell, William Woods
Jackson, William Lowther
Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894
Lee, Fitzhugh, 1835-1905
Averell, William Woods
Jackson, William Lowther - Places:
- Virginia -- Collierstown -- Collierstown Road
Virginia -- Craig's Creek
Virginia -- Covington
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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