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Contains 13 Results:

Postcard of the Packet Boat "Marshall", circa 1930

 File — Box: 1, Item: 1
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A postcard copy of an original photograph of the Packet boat "Marshall" which delivered the remains of Generals Elisha Franklin Paxton and Stonewall Jackson to Lexington, Virginia for their burial in 1863.

Dates: Other: circa 1930

Eilsha Franklin Paxton letter to "Gentlemen", 1852-08-05

 File — Box: 1, Item: 2
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Elisha F. Paxton writes a letter to "Gentlemen", likely fellow lawyers involved in a court case regarding land dealings and related business in Ohio.

Dates: Other: 1852-08-05

Printed pamphlet, "Report of the Anne Smith Academy, Lexington, Virginia, of Miss Madge Paxton, Principal", 1887-11-23

 File — Box: 1, Item: 3
Content Description From the Collection:

This collection consists of original manuscript materials, documents, and ephemera related to the Paxton family of Rockbridge County, Virginia and the American Civil War.

Dates: Other: 1887-11-23

Alexander T. Patton letter to James Gardner Paxton, 1859-11-26

 File — Box: 1, Item: 4
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Alexander T. Patton writes to lawyer James Gardiner Paxton on the details of the purchase of a horse.

Dates: Other: 1859-11-26

William C. P. Carrington letter to Peachy Gilmer Breckinridge, 1853-03-10

 File — Box: 1, Item: 5
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Student William C. P. Carrington writes his friend Peachy Breckinridge on life at Washignton Collecge in Lexington, Virginia. Both were from Botetourt County, Virginia.

Dates: Other: 1853-03-10

Lexington, Virginia broadside, "To Arms! Defend your homes and firesides...", 1861-04-17

 File — Box: 1, Item: 6
Content Description From the Collection:

This collection consists of original manuscript materials, documents, and ephemera related to the Paxton family of Rockbridge County, Virginia and the American Civil War.

Dates: Other: 1861-04-17

Staunton, Virginia broadside, "Men of Virginia, to the rescue...", 1861-05-30

 File — Box: 1, Item: 7
Content Description From the Collection:

This collection consists of original manuscript materials, documents, and ephemera related to the Paxton family of Rockbridge County, Virginia and the American Civil War.

Dates: Other: 1861-05-30

Alexander Swift Pendleton letter to Anzolette Pendleton, 1861-10-07

 File — Box: 1, Item: 8
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Alexander S. "Sandie" Pendleton writes to his mother describing camp life near Mannassas Junction (Va.) updates on his brther - in - law Edwin G. "Ned" Lee, and about his rejoining Stonewall Jackson's staff.

Dates: Other: 1861-10-07

Charles V. Depuy letter to his mother, 1863-05-17

 File — Box: 1, Item: 9
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Charles V. Depuy, a soldier of the 154th New York Regiment, describes the Battle of Chancellorville in which his regiment was attacked by Stonewall Jackson's division.

Dates: Other: 1863-05-17

Phillip Ira Huffman letter to his father, Ezra G. Huffman, 1862-01-06

 File — Box: 1, Item: 10
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Phillip I. Huffman writes his father about camp life, news on the death of a friend in the service, soldier morale, and his displeasurewith his unit's officers.

Dates: Other: 1862-01-06

Phillip Ira Huffman letter to his father, Ezra G. Huffman, 1862-12-25

 File — Box: 1, Item: 11
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Phillip I. Huffman writed his father about the Battle of Fredericksburg.

Dates: Other: 1862-12-25

Phillip Ira Huffman letter to his father and sister, 1864-04-20

 File — Box: 1, Item: 12
Content Description From the Collection:

This collection consists of original manuscript materials, documents, and ephemera related to the Paxton family of Rockbridge County, Virginia and the American Civil War.

Dates: Other: 1864-04-20

Mann Page letter to his uncle, circa 1862-03

 File — Box: 1, Item: 13
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Confederate officer of the 21st Virginia infantry writed his uncle with details about the Battle of Kernstown. Mann details his experiences in the battle, mentions his regiment's commander, Colonel James M. Patton, and shares how Stonewall Jacksondescribed his regiments actions at the battle of Mannassass (First Bull Run).

Dates: Other: circa 1862-03