William Jerdone, Charles City County, Virginiato his brother, Francis Jerdone, "Bloomsbury", Orange County, Virginia, 1863 April 29
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes movements of both Confederate and Union troops on and about his plantation after the Confederate retreat from Yorktown the year before; describes battles of Civil War nearby including battle, 30 June 1862], at his house and damage done; and use of his house in August 1862 as Union Army headquarters; other family news.
Dates
- Creation: 1863 April 29
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 9.70 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository