Walker Jones Letters, 1861-1863, 1937, undated

Collection Overview

Title: Walker Jones Letters, 1861-1863, 1937, undated

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-552

Creator: Jones, Walker

Extent: 5.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by correspondent in chronological order. Certificates of military service are arranged by name of servicemember.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Letters from Walker Jones, a private of the 11th Virginia Infantry, to his family during the Civil War between 1861 and 1863. Also includes one letter each from his brothers, Charles W. and James.

Biographical Note

Walker W. Jones was born around 1841. He grew up in Campbell County, Virginia and helped his father oversee the family farm. Jones enlisted in the Army of the Confederate States of America on May 16, 1861, and was assigned to Company C of the 11th Virginia Infantry, also known as the Clifton Greys. Jones was wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. He was discharged on July 3, 1863.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Source: Unknown

Preferred Citation: Walker Jones Letters, MSS 0000-552, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed February 8, 2016.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 5: Filing Cabinet Manuscripts

Folder 1: Correspondence from Walker Jones (Folder 1 of 3), 1861-1862

Item 1: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Ma and Pa, Sisters and brother, and friends and relations", 1861 May 24: Written at Camp Lee in Richmond, Virginia.
Item 2: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Mother", 1861 June 18: Written in Manassas, Virginia at Camp Pickens.
Item 3: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Father", 1861 August 10: Includes letters to "Dear Mother" and "Dear Sister Addie." Written in Fairfax, Virginia.
Item 4: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Father", 1861 November 23: Written in Centreville, Virginia.
Item 5: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Sister Puggie", 1862 January 15: Written at McLeans Hospital.
Item 6: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Sister", 1862 April 13: Includes letters to "Dear Sister Lizzie" and "Dear Sister Addie." Written in Orange, Virginia.
Item 7: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Mother", 1862 July 23: Written near Richmond, Virginia.

Folder 2: Correspondence from Walker Jones (Folder 2 of 3), 1863

Item 1: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Father", 1863 March 22: Written in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
Item 2: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Father", 1863 April 16: Written in "Nancemon County."
Item 3: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Mother", 1863 April 28: Includes letter to "Dear Sister."
Item 4: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Father and Mother", 1863 June 18: Written at Chimborazo Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.
Item 5: Correspondence, Walker Jones to Tommie Cox, 1863 July 9: Includes letter to "Dear Mother and Sister Addie and Lizzie." Written near Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Folder 3: Correspondence from Walker Jones (Folder 3 of 3), undated

Item 1: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Brother", February 15: Written at McLeans Hospital.
Item 2: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Sister", February 22: Includes letter to "Dear Sister Lizzie." Written at McLeans Hospital.
Item 3: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Father", March 28: Written in Orange, Virginia.
Item 4: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Father", June 15: Written near Richmond, Virginia.
Item 5: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Mother", July 10: Written near Richmond, Virginia.
Item 6: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Father", August 3: Written near Richmond, Virginia.
Item 7: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Mother", August 29: Written at Fairfax Court House.
Item 8: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Father", November 2: Written in Lynchburg, Virginia. Includes $50 bill: Confederate currency.
Item 9: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Mother", December 15: Written at McLeans Hospital.
Item 10: Correspondence, Walker Jones to "Dear Mother", December 30: Written at McLeans Hospital.
Item 11: Correspondence, Walker Jones to parent, undated: Incomplete letter.

Folder 4: Jones Brothers Correspondence, 1861, undated

Item 1: Correspondence, Charles W. Jones to "Dear Pa", 1861 September 9: Written at Fairfax Court House, Virginia.
Item 2: Correspondence, James Jones to "My Dear Sister Puggie", July 19: Includes letter to "Dear Mother." Written in Richmond, Virginia.

Folder 5: Certificates of Military Service, 1937 December 23

Item 1: Certificate, Charles Jones, 1937 December 23: Virginia State Library, Form A-2.
Item 2: Certificate, Walker Jones, 1937 December 23: Virginia State Library, Form A-2.
Item 3: Certificate, Leslie C. Talbot, 1937 December 23: Virginia State Library, Form A-2.