Richmond (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
George M. Waddy Letters
The collection contains letters from Confederate soldier George M. Waddy to various family members. He discusses the details of camp life and anticipates impending action from the Union Army.
Lewis Hobbs Letters
Letters, 1864-1865, of Lewis Hobbs, a member of the 11th Maine Regiment during the Civil War, written to his sister, Sarah F. Hobbs. The letters are written when Hobbs' unit is near Richmond, Virginia, including during the Bermuda Hundred Campaign. Topics include battles and skirmishes, injuries to soliders, and Hobbs' opinion of African-Americans. December 29, 1864 letter written on printed and colored leaflet with song "The Army and Navy for ever."
John Morris Letter to G. W. Randolph
One page letter concerning the death of a servant man who died while working on the fortifications around Richmond, VA for the Confederacy.