This collection consists of an autograph letter dated 23 June, n.y., from a Civil War soldier, probably a cavalryman of the
Union Army, written to his father. The soldier's initials are C.L.F., but his name and regiment are unclear. It is possible
he was part of a cavalry regiment that joined the XII Corps of the Army of Virginia at Leesburg in June 1863. The XII Corps
stopped at Fort Geary in Leesburg for several days to prepare for conflict at Gettysburg.
Because the town of Leesburg was located only two miles from the Potomac River, which divided the North from the South, it
saw much Civil War action. In fact, the town changed hands between the Union and Confederate armies over 150 times during
the course of the war. Leesburg was the site of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as well as many minor skirmishes. The town was
also used as a relief camp site for both armies on their way to battles.
This collection consists of an autograph letter dated 23 June, n.y., from a Civil War soldier, probably a cavalryman of the
Union Army, written to his father. The soldier's initials are C.L.F., but his name and regiment are unclear. It is possible
he was part of a cavalry regiment that joined the XII Corps of the Army of Virginia at Leesburg in June 1863. The XII Corps
stopped at Fort Geary in Leesburg for several days to prepare for conflict at Gettysburg.
Cornell University Library. Making of America. "The War of the Rebellion: a Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies" http://ebooks.library.cornell.edu/m/moawar/waro fulltext.html (accessed 25 July 2011).
Leesburg and the Civil War: "A perfect sneering nest of Rebels" (1861-1865). http://www.leesburgva.gov/index.aspx?page=597 (accessed July 18).
Cornell University Library. Making of America. "The War of the Rebellion: a Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies" http://ebooks.library.cornell.edu/m/moawar/waro fulltext.html (accessed 25 July 2011).
Leesburg and the Civil War: "A perfect sneering nest of Rebels" (1861-1865). http://www.leesburgva.gov/index.aspx?page=597 (accessed July 18).