Four Muster Rolls: 1st Virginia Volunteers; original Muster Roll of the Proclamation of the Virginia Governor establishing the Virginia Volunteers (Mexican War, 1846); List of the 1st Volunteers. , 1846
Content Description
The bulk of the collection is related to Montgomery D. Corse's military career, including muster rolls, commission and discharge certificates, and 63 letters written by Corse to his wife, Elizabeth Beverley Corse, during his participation in the Civil War. In addition, the papers of Midshipman William H. Peters and a few letters written by Mrs. Corse are included.
Dates
- Creation: 1846
Creator
- From the Collection: Corse, Montgomery Dent, 1816-1895 (Person)
- From the Collection: Lee, Mary Randolph Custis, 1807-1873 (Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1.86 Cubic Feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library Repository
