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First and Last, or Battles in Virginia Typescript

 Collection — Container: 25 folders
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-663

Scope and Contents

Twenty-three chapters, an introduction, and an appendix for William W. Blackford's memoir First and Last, or Battles in Virginia. The typescript details Blackford's experience as a cavalry officer under Jeb Stuart and as a Lieutenant Colonel of the Engineer Corps. All typescript pages were typed on the back of letterhead for the Richmond, Virginia office of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. The pages include handwritten edits in both pencil and ink.

Dates

  • created: undated
  • Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to all researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Full Extent

25.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

Arranged by chapter.

Source of Acquisition

Unknown

Related Materials

Memoirs: First and Last, or Battles in Virginia, Library of Virginia, Accession 28058.

Processing Information

Processed February 1, 2017.

Title
Archon Finding Aid Title
Author
Sarah Osorio
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
und

Repository Details

Part of the Sargeant Memorial Collection Repository

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