Roger P. Chew Report, 1864

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Roger P. Chew Report, 1864

http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01227.xml

The collection contains a Confederate Campaign report, "Headquarters Horse Artillery," dated Nov. 16, 1864, signed by Major Roger Preston Chew (1843-1921) as the major commanding Stuart's Horse Artillery in the Army of Northern Virginia. Chew describes troop movements and engagements between May and August of 1864.

0.1 cu. ft.; 1 folder

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Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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SNAC Resource ID: 6338811

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Chew, Roger Preston, 1843-1921

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Roger Preston Chew, born April 9, 1843 in Loudan County, Virginia, was a Confederate commander during the Civil War. Having graduated from the Virginia Military Institute after completing an accelerated program, Chew served as captain of the "Ashby" Battery of the horse artillery, serving under Stonewall Jackson until his death. Following Jackson's death, Chew was promoted to chief of the cavalry guns under J.E.B. Stuart. Under Stuart, Chew served through the Gettysburg Campaign, th...