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Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Artillery. Grandy's Battery

 Organization

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

John Walters Diary

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-668
Scope and Contents

One 132-page typescript copy of The Diary of John Walters, Private, Norfolk Light Artillery Blues. The diary was originally written during the Civil War from May 8, 1862 to April 20, 1865.

Dates: created: 1862-1865; Other: Date acquired: 06/26/1975

Norfolk Light Artillery Blues Minute Books

 Collection — 2 boxes
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-196
Scope and Contents

Three 1875-1907 handwritten minute books containing meeting minutes of the Company, Executive Committee, and special meetings held by the Norfolk Light Artillery Blues in Norfolk, Virginia. The volumes also contain treasurer's reports, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and lists of members.

Dates: created: 1875-1907; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

Richard C. M. Wingfield Certificate

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-617
Scope and Contents

One 1889 certificate commissioning Richard C. M. Wingfield as First Lieutenant of the Norfolk Light Artillery Blues, Battery "B."

Dates: created: 1889; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

William E. Taylor Family Letters

 Collection — 2 folders
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-568
Scope and Contents

Two 1864 letters from William E. Taylor and William E. Taylor, Jr. to Archie Taylor, concerning life in the South during the Civil War and Union occupation. Also includes a note from Baxton and a handwritten copy of Father Abram Joseph Ryan's poem "Conquered Banner."

Dates: created: 1864, undated; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014