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Special Collections Research Center
William & Mary Special Collections Research CenterEarl Gregg Swem Library
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Williamsburg, Virginia
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Finding Aid Authors: Special Collections Staff.
Administrative Information
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Preferred Citation:
Albert C. Swindler Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acquisition Information:
Gift
Biographical Information:
Albert C. Swindler served in Co. G, 12th Regiment of Virginia Cavalry during the Civil War.
Scope and Contents
Papers, 1862-1864, and 1929, relating to Albert C. Swindler, Company. G, 12th Regiment of Virginia Cavalry which includes a letter, 1862, from Swindler at Camp Berryville, Va. to his wife Maggie (?) A. Swindler at Boston, Culpeper County, Virginia.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Confederate States of America. Army Virginia Cavalry Regiment, 12th
- Correspondence
- Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Container List
The folder includes the following items:
Letter from Albert Swindler, Camp Berryville, to his wife, Boston, Culpeper County. 1862 November 25. Received his commission the previous night; now has good company; is sending 16 yards of calico for shirts. Includes envelope.
Series of referrals through the CSA chain of command regarding a case involving an enlisted man formerly in Captain Swindler's company. 1864 April 18-May 3.
Certificate from the Library of Congress for the gift of Mrs. H. M. Stanley of Captain Swindler's MS Vol. of morning reports, 1862 May-1863 March.