John J. Polsley Papers 1839-1948 1862-1866

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John J. Polsley Papers 1839-1948 1862-1866

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Lieutenant Colonel John J. Polsley served in the American Civil War in the 8th Regiment Virginia Volunteers, which later became the 7th Regiment West Virginia Cavalry. Polsley was captured in 1863 and sent to Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia. The papers primarily contain correspondence to his wife, Ellen (Nelly) S. Donnally Polsley. He wrote of camp life and battles as well as his thoughts on war. Also included are letters to his father, Judge Daniel H. Polsley.

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United States. Army. Virginia Infantry Regiment, 8th (1861-1864)

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Polsley, John J.

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Lieutenant Colonel John J. Polsley (1831-1866) was the son of Judge Daniel H. Polsley (1803-1877) and Eliza Vilette Brown (1809-1879). In May 1860, John J. Polsley married Ellen (Nellie) S. Donnally of Middleport, Ohio. During 1861, Polsley enlisted in the Union Army as part of the 8th Regiment Virginia Volunteers, which became the 7th Regiment West Virginia Cavalry in 1864. Polsley was commissioned as a major during August 1862 and promoted to lieutenant colonel in March 1863. He engaged in bat...

United States. Army. West Virginia Cavalry Regiment, 7th (1864-1865)

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Libby Prison

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