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Virginia Military Institute Archives

John B. Snodgrass letters, 1862

9 items

This collection consists of eight letters and one letter fragment from Cadet John B. Snodgrass to his sister Katherine (Kate) Snodgrass-Boyd. All letters are dated 1862 and written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. The primary topic is the Civil War and its effect on the Snodgrass family, with occasional references to VMI. Multiple letters (see April 19, May 1, May 18) mention that Corps of Cadets has been ordered to aid General Stonewall Jackson because he is "anxious to get a shot at the enemy."

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John B. Snodgrass letters, 1862 9 items

Snodgrass, John B. (John Breathed), 1843-1908

This collection consists of eight letters and one letter fragment from Cadet John B. Snodgrass to his sister Katherine (Kate) Snodgrass-Boyd. All letters are dated 1862 and written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. The primary topic is the Civil War and its effect on the Snodgrass family, with occasional references to VMI. Multiple letters (see April 19, May 1, May 18) mention that Corps of Cadets has been ordered to aid General Stonewall Jackson because he is "anxious to get a shot at the enemy."

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Johnson Family papers, 1858/1865

26 items

This collection consists of 26 letters, bulk 1862-1865, from Mortimer Howell Johnson and his son Porter to members of their immediate family. The Johnson Family, originally from West Virginia, moved to Brownsburg in Rockbridge County, Virginia, although they maintained close ties to their former home.

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Johnson Family papers, 1858/1865 26 items

Johnson, Porter, 1845-1917

This collection consists of 26 letters, bulk 1862-1865, from Mortimer Howell Johnson and his son Porter to members of their immediate family. The Johnson Family, originally from West Virginia, moved to Brownsburg in Rockbridge County, Virginia, although they maintained close ties to their former home.

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Samuel S. Brooke papers, 1861/1917

11 items

The Samuel S. Brooke papers consist of the personal papers (11 items) Brooke. The papers include five letters (dated 1862-1864) to and from family members that are largely concerned with personal family matters, but include some references to the Civil War and civilian life in Fredericksburg and Richmond, Virginia. Other topics include the 47th Virginia Infantry Regiment, including comments about camp life.

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Letter from aunt to Samuel S. Brooke, 1862

Written from from Richmond, Virginia. Letter gives Samuel S. Brooke the news of his mother's death, laments the "terrible feature of this war that it cuts off all communication with those we love," and gives news that the family is leaving Richmond to go to countryside.

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Samuel S. Brooke papers, 1861/1917 11 items

Brooke, Samuel S. (Samuel Selden), 1841-1918

The Samuel S. Brooke papers consist of the personal papers (11 items) Brooke. The papers include five letters (dated 1862-1864) to and from family members that are largely concerned with personal family matters, but include some references to the Civil War and civilian life in Fredericksburg and Richmond, Virginia. Other topics include the 47th Virginia Infantry Regiment, including comments about camp life.

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Morgan Family Civil War papers, 1862/1864

12 items

This collection consists of Morgan Family correspondence (12 items) during the Civil War. Included are eight letters (dated 1862-1864) to Cadet Patrick H. Morgan. Those from his father (dated 1863-1864), Joseph B. Morgan, contain news of Civil War civilian and home life in Currituck County, North Carolina. Specific topics include enemy raids for food and supplies, diphtheria, an uncle's death in battle, and the hardships of war. Other letters are from family friends and cousin John B. Wiginton.

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Morgan Family Civil War papers, 1862/1864 12 items

Morgan, Patrick H. (Patrick Henry), 1844-1917

This collection consists of Morgan Family correspondence (12 items) during the Civil War. Included are eight letters (dated 1862-1864) to Cadet Patrick H. Morgan. Those from his father (dated 1863-1864), Joseph B. Morgan, contain news of Civil War civilian and home life in Currituck County, North Carolina. Specific topics include enemy raids for food and supplies, diphtheria, an uncle's death in battle, and the hardships of war. Other letters are from family friends and cousin John B. Wiginton.

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