Sephas (Cephas) L. Walton Correspondence, 1861-1865, 1884 (Ms1955-001)

Title

Sephas (Cephas) L. Walton Correspondence, 1861-1865, 1884 (Ms1955-001)

Subject

Civil War
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Description

Collection consists of nineteen letters and notes to and from Walton, his parents, his wife Nancy Ann, his brother, and cousins. A majority of the letters are about family news and business.

Creator

Walton, S. L. (Sephas L.), b. abt. 1840/1841 (Floyd County, Va.)

Date

1861-1865, 1884

Rights

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Language

English

Type

Letters

Identifier

Ms1955-001_

Bibliographic Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Sephus (Cephas) L. Walton Correspondence, Ms1955-001, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Rights Holder

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Collection Tree

Ms1955-001_021.pdf

Letter from S. L. Walton to friends and relatives updating them on his health and life in the army.
Ms1955-001_020.pdf

Letter from B. L. Bell and Nancy Walton to S. L. Walton dated February 22, 1865.
Ms1955-001_019.pdf

Autobiographical note created by S. L. Walton detailing his time in the army.
Ms1955-001_018.pdf

Letter from S. L. Walton to his father, mother, and wife updating them on his health and his return to the army.
Ms1955-001_017.pdf

Letter from E. P. Walton to S. L. Walton updating him on his health.
Ms1955-001_016.pdf

Letter from S. L. Walton to his father updating him on his wound.
Ms1955-001_015.pdf

Letter from S. L. Walton to "Companion" updating them on his health and life in the army.
Ms1955-001_014.pdf

Letter to S. L. Walton from his wife and father dated August 13, 1864.
Ms1955-001_013.pdf

Letter to S. L. Walton from his wife and mother. Walton's wife updates him on her health and her desire for him to return home. Walton's mother…
Ms1955-001_012.pdf

Letter from S. L. Walton to his father updating him on his health and life in the army.
Ms1955-001_011.pdf

Letter from Nancy Walton to S. L. Walton updating him on her health and expressing a desire for him to return home.
Ms1955-001_010.pdf

Letter from S. L. Walton to his wife updating her on his health and life in the army.
Ms1955-001_009.pdf

Letter from S. L. Walton to his aunt, uncle, and cousins updating them on his health and life in the army.
Ms1955-001_008.pdf

Letter to S. K. Hildrig from S. L. Walton asking him to take care of his family while he is at war.
Ms1955-001_007.pdf

Letter granting S. L. Walton permission to take leave.
Ms1955-001_006.pdf

Note from James Walton to his brother, S. L. Walton updating him on his health.
Ms1955-001_005.pdf

This is an undated envelope addressed to J. W. Walton.
Ms1955-001_004.pdf

Note from S. L. Walton to his wife telling her where to send her letters.
Ms1955-001_003.pdf

Note from S. L. Walton to his wife about a letter that he had received.
Ms1955-001_002.pdf

Letter from S. L. Walton to his wife updating her on his health.
Ms1955-001_001.pdf

This list contains the dates of the war experiences of S. L. Walton.

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