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Richard L. Armstrong, Compiler, Civil War Research Papers Regarding Thomas J. Walker at Williamsville, Virginia

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4409

Scope and Contents

A set of photocopied Civil War era papers regarding Thomas J. Walker, born in Morgantown, West Virginia, compiled by researcher Richard L. Armstrong. Walker was a member of the 73rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The papers document Walker's experiences fighting at Williamsville, VA, Bath County, and also describe his wounds and medical condition after the battle. Papers include pension records of Walker, and typescript research notes and hand-drawn maps by Armstrong. The events at Williamsville during the Civil War were chronicled by Armstrong in his book "Ambush at Williamsville, Va. : April 26, 1862."

Dates

  • Creation: 1862-1921, ca. 1980s
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1862-1921

Language of Materials

English.

Conditions Governing Access

No speical acess restriction applies.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Extent

.1 Linear Feet (3/4 in. (1 folder))

Title
Richard L. Armstrong, Compiler, Civil War Research Papers Regarding Thomas J. Walker at Williamsville, Virginia
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English

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

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