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[Identification of item], Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. Civil War manuscript collection, WLU Coll 0785, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA.
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Content Description
This collection consists of original manuscript materials, documents, and ephemera related to the Paxton family of Rockbridge County, Virginia and the American Civil War.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Anne Smith Academy
- Breckinridge, Peachy Gilmer, 1835-1864
- Broadsides
- Confederate States of America. Army. Stonewall Brigade
- Maatman, Gerald L., Jr.
- Paxton family
- Paxton, Elisha Franklin
- Paxton, James Gardiner
- Paxton, Madge, 1848-1899
- Pendleton, Anzolette Elizabeth Page
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Breckinridge, Peachy Gilmer, 1835-1864
- Carrington, William C. P. (William Campbell Preston), 1835-1863
- Depuy, Charles V.
- Huffman, Phillip Ira
- Lee, Edwin Gray
- Maatman, Gerald L., Jr.
- Page, Mann
- Patton, Alexander T.
- Patton, John M.
- Paxton, Elisha Franklin
- Paxton, James Gardiner
- Paxton, Madge, 1848-1899
- Pendleton, Alexander Swift
- Pendleton, Anzolette Elizabeth Page
Container List
A postcard copy of an original photograph of the Packet boat "Marshall" which delivered the remains of Generals Elisha Franklin Paxton and Stonewall Jackson to Lexington, Virginia for their burial in 1863.
Elisha F. Paxton writes a letter to "Gentlemen", likely fellow lawyers involved in a court case regarding land dealings and related business in Ohio.
Alexander T. Patton writes to lawyer James Gardiner Paxton on the details of the purchase of a horse.
Student William C. P. Carrington writes his friend Peachy Breckinridge on life at Washignton Collecge in Lexington, Virginia. Both were from Botetourt County, Virginia.
Alexander S. "Sandie" Pendleton writes to his mother describing camp life near Mannassas Junction (Va.) updates on his brther - in - law Edwin G. "Ned" Lee, and about his rejoining Stonewall Jackson's staff.
Charles V. Depuy, a soldier of the 154th New York Regiment, describes the Battle of Chancellorville in which his regiment was attacked by Stonewall Jackson's division.
Phillip I. Huffman writes his father about camp life, news on the death of a friend in the service, soldier morale, and his displeasurewith his unit's officers.
Phillip I. Huffman writed his father about the Battle of Fredericksburg.
Confederate officer of the 21st Virginia infantry writed his uncle with details about the Battle of Kernstown. Mann details his experiences in the battle, mentions his regiment's commander, Colonel James M. Patton, and shares how Stonewall Jacksondescribed his regiments actions at the battle of Mannassass (First Bull Run).