Newman-Henshaw family : papers, 1857-1957.

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Newman-Henshaw family : papers, 1857-1957.

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Collection includes correspondence, bills, receipts, clippings, photographs, notes, and envelopes regarding the Newman and Henshaw families. Of particular interest are letters, 1861-1864, focusing on the effect of the Civil War on Va., discussing the possibility of war and secession; battles; Va. troops in the Confederacy; Civil War personalities such as Stonewall Jackson; civilian morale; and Union occupation of parts of the state.

0.33 cubic ft.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Infantry Regiment, 13th

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Newman family.

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Henshaw family.

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Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863

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Stonewall Jackson (1824-1863) was a Confederate Army officer from Lexington (Rockbridge Co.), Va. From the guide to the Stonewall Jackson papers, 1855-1906, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University) Confederate general. From the description of Stonewall Jackson papers, 1842-1898 (bulk 1861-1862) [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 23186323 Confederate Army officer, from Lexington (Rockbridge Co.), Va. From the de...