Contains the following types of materials: memoirs, correspondence. Contains information pertaining to the following war: Civil War -- Eastern Theater. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 2nd Virginia Infantry Regiment; 5th West Virginia Cavalry Regiment; Provost Marshal Department (Dept.), 4th Separate Brigade, Dept. of West Virginia. General description of the collection: The Francis S. Reader papers include letter from English immigrant William Reader to his son in England, written 1804-1805, enlisted man's memoir includes genealogical information and life story of Francis Reader, detailed accounts of operations in Shenandoah Valley, capture by confederates, escape and flight to union lines, and life following Civil War up to 1924.
