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The Broun Family Papers: A Virginia Family's Civil War Journey, 1833-1883
Collection
Collection number: UA-24-19-07
Scope and Contents
This collection is an aggregation of primary source documents associated with the Broun Family of Northumberland County, Virginia, created during the antebellum, Civil War, and postbellum periods of American history, spanning from approximately 1833 to 1883. These documents offer valuable insight into personal experiences and perspectives during one of the most turbulent eras in American history.The first series of this collection predominantly features transcribed correspondence...
Dates:
1833-1883
William Knight Civil War Letters, 1861-1863
Collection — Box: 1
Collection number: MS-52
Abstract
The William W. Knight Civil War Letters Collection consists of correspondence authored by William Washington Knight during his service in the Civil War. The letters are addressed to his wife and father, and provide personal insights into his experiences on the battlefield. The collection includes copies of the original letters, dating from 1861 to 1863, and contains 36 handwritten letters.
Dates:
1861-1863; Acquired: 1985-01-03
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