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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Confederate Office of Engineers map

0.16 Linear Feet 1 oversize folder

This collection consists of an original hand drawn and colored topographical map on silk from the head quarters of the Engineers of the Army of Northern Virginia of the Confederacy. The map details the battle lines, topography, waterways, roads, railroads and some private properties and structures in and around Orange Court-House, Virginia. The map is drawn for Lieutenant Colonel William Proctor Smith of the Confederate Engineers likely by map maker and surveyor Captain John Grant also of the Confederate Engineers. Both names are hand written on the map in period script.

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Confederate Office of Engineers map 0.16 Linear Feet 1 oversize folder

Grant, John

This collection consists of an original hand drawn and colored topographical map on silk from the head quarters of the Engineers of the Army of Northern Virginia of the Confederacy. The map details the battle lines, topography, waterways, roads, railroads and some private properties and structures in and around Orange Court-House, Virginia. The map is drawn for Lieutenant Colonel William Proctor Smith of the Confederate Engineers likely by map maker and surveyor Captain John Grant also of the Confederate Engineers. Both names are hand written on the map in period script.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

James H. Waddell papers

4 items

The James H. Waddell papers consist of four items, including:

  • A letter (dated 1855) from Waddell to his sister that contains a detailed description and pencil drawing of his room (#14) in barracks and of his roomates (Barksdale, Penn, Magruder, Shepherd, and Wilson)
  • A drawing of a barracks room and roommates
  • Pencil map, 8 inches x 10 inches, labeled "Plan of Battle of Bethel Church, June 10, 1861"
  • Letter of recommendation (dated 1879) written by VMI's Superintendent Francis H. Smith and endorsed by Board of Visitors President John Letcher

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James H. Waddell papers 4 items

Waddell, James H. (James Henry), 1833-1884

The James H. Waddell papers consist of four items, including:

  • A letter (dated 1855) from Waddell to his sister that contains a detailed description and pencil drawing of his room (#14) in barracks and of his roomates (Barksdale, Penn, Magruder, Shepherd, and Wilson)
  • A drawing of a barracks room and roommates
  • Pencil map, 8 inches x 10 inches, labeled "Plan of Battle of Bethel Church, June 10, 1861"
  • Letter of recommendation (dated 1879) written by VMI's Superintendent Francis H. Smith and endorsed by Board of Visitors President John Letcher

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Patton Family papers

0.25 cubic feet approximately 40 items

This collection consists of documents (1855-1924) related to various members of the Patton Family. Primary subjects are the three individuals named George S. Patton (father, son, and grandson) all of whom attended VMI. The papers include:

  • Letters
  • Biographical information
  • Bank drafts
  • Commissions
  • Civil War manuscripts
  • A map used by General George S. Patton at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II
An inventory is available upon request.

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Patton Family papers 0.25 cubic feet approximately 40 items

Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1833-1864

This collection consists of documents (1855-1924) related to various members of the Patton Family. Primary subjects are the three individuals named George S. Patton (father, son, and grandson) all of whom attended VMI. The papers include:

  • Letters
  • Biographical information
  • Bank drafts
  • Commissions
  • Civil War manuscripts
  • A map used by General George S. Patton at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II
An inventory is available upon request.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Richard S. Ewell papers

4 items

This collection includes papers (four items) of Richard S. Ewell, including:

  • A letter (dated June 17, 1838) written while Ewell was a cadet at West Point to Benjamin S. Ewell of York, Pennsylvania
  • Two Civil War dispatches (dated 1862 and 1864)
  • A map of the Cedar Mountain, Virignia battlefield drawn by Ewell

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Richard S. Ewell papers 4 items

Ewell, Richard S. (Richard Stoddert), 1817-1872

This collection includes papers (four items) of Richard S. Ewell, including:

  • A letter (dated June 17, 1838) written while Ewell was a cadet at West Point to Benjamin S. Ewell of York, Pennsylvania
  • Two Civil War dispatches (dated 1862 and 1864)
  • A map of the Cedar Mountain, Virignia battlefield drawn by Ewell

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