Ignatius Wadsworth Brock papers, 1860-1864.

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Ignatius Wadsworth Brock papers, 1860-1864.

Ignatius Wadsworth Brock papers, 1860-1864.

1860-1864

https://find.library.duke.edu/catalog/DUKE000992798

Collection contains letters from Brock, mostly to his sister, but also to his brothers, and eight of his student writings. Includes letter and valedictory address from Richlands Academy in Onslow County, N.C., (1860) and letters and topical papers from Trinity College in Randolph County, N.C. (1860-1862). Civil War letters (1862-1864) are from his service in Co. G, 46th Regiment N.C. Troops, mostly in Virginia. Includes references to military actions and camp life involving: Seven Days' Battles, Camp Lee, James and Appomattox rivers, and Prince George Court House (1862); Pocotaligo, S.C., Fair Oaks and Seven Pines Battlefield, Bristoe Station, and picket duty near Rapidan Station (1863); and camp near Orange Court House and the siege of Petersburg, especially the defense of the railroad to Weldon (1864). The letters contain religious views, family news, and advice for his sister's conduct. Also includes copies of three letters between John Slidell and Count Walewski, French minister of state, about the causes of the Civil War and recognition of the Confederacy (Oct., 1861). A typescript of most of the letters includes biographical and family information.

.2 linear ft.; 31 items.

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