John J. Polsley papers, 1839-1948 (bulk 1861-1879).

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John J. Polsley papers, 1839-1948 (bulk 1861-1879).

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The papers contain over 170 letters, most written by Lieutenant Colonel John J. Polsley during the Civil War. The bulk of the correspondence is from Polsley to his wife Ellen (Nellie) Donnally Polsley. Other recipients include Judge Daniel H. Polsley. Topics written about in the letters include camp conditions, the front lines, war generals, Libby Prison, and his health. The correspondence is arranged chronologically. Also included are a few documents pertaining to the secession of West Virginia from Virginia and various military documents regarding Polsley's capture and exchange.

0.5 cubic foot (1 box originals; 1 box photocopies)

University of Akron, Bierce Library

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University of Akron, Bierce Library

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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...

Libby Prison

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

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

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