Box 1
other level
Identifier: Box 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
One 1861 pocket Bible of the New Testament previously owned by Confederate soldier Fillmore Jordan. The Bible has a hole through the front cover and indentation through a majority of the pages where an alleged bullet went through the book during fighting in Petersburg, Virginia. Jordan was a member of the 12th Battalion, Virginia Light Artillery.
Dates
- created: 1861
- Other: Date acquired: 07/31/1979
Creator
- From the Collection: Jordan, Fillmore (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to all researchers.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1.00 folders
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Sargeant Memorial Collection Repository
Contact:
Norfolk Public Library
235 East Plume Street
2nd Floor
Norfolk VA 23510 US
757-431-7429
localhistory@norfolk.gov
Norfolk Public Library
235 East Plume Street
2nd Floor
Norfolk VA 23510 US
757-431-7429
localhistory@norfolk.gov