Rockbridge Rifles records
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a manuscript copy of the company's constitution and bylaws, which mentions that they quelled a rebellion at John Brown's raid. There is also a circa 1860 imprint of this document.
Dates
- Creation: Inclusive 1859-1860
Creator
- Confederate States of America. Army. Rockbridge Rifles (Organization)
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
The Rockbridge Rifles (Company H 27th VA infantry) were a militia company formed in 1859 as part of the Confederate Army.
Extent
2 Item
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Brown, John (Person)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository