Montgomery D. Corse: Commissioned colonel of Virginia Active Volunteer Forces, May 17, 1861. Orders to Report to Duty, May 21, 1861; Muster Roll, Company F, 17th Regiment, Virginia Volunteers, June 30-August 31, 1861. , 1861-05-17 - 1861-08-31
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: 1861-05-17 - 1861-08-31
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
