Papers of John S. Mosby [manuscript], 1855-1922.

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Papers of John S. Mosby [manuscript], 1855-1922.

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Chiefly Mosby's wartime letters to his wife, Pauline Clarke Mosby, containing descriptions of his participation in batttles, etc., and his feelings. Includes some official correspondence to and from his wartime superiors, as well as a few post-war letters.

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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Mosby, Pauline Clarke,

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Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916

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John Singleton Mosby (1833-1916) of Powhatan County, Va., was a lawyer and Confederate officer. Mosby was educated at the University of Virginia and worked as a lawyer in Washington County, Va., prior to the Civil War. In 1861, Mosby enlisted in the 1st Virginia Cavalry. He was eventually promoted to colonel and led the 43rd Battalion, 1st Virginia Cavalry. After the war Mosby returned to practicing law in Warrenton, Va., and San Francisco, Calif. He also served at the United States Consul in Ho...