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To the People of Rockbridge County
This newspaper article announces an upcoming meeting of the people of Rockbridge County to discuss the possibility of dissolution of the federal government.
Newspaper clipping of Rockbridge County Secession Vote
This newspaper clipping reports the votes for or against secession by Rockbridge County district.
Gov. Letcher's Reply to the Secretary of War
Newspaper article of Virginia Governor John Letcher's response to the U. S. Secretary of War Simon Cameron's request for part of the Virginia militia to be sent to Washington, D.C. to serve in the Union army. In this reply, Governor Letcher refuses…
Newspaper article announcing the movements of the Confederate States of America's 25th Cavalry Legion.
This newspaper article announces that the 25th Calvary Legion recently left Brownsburg and headed for Harper's Ferry.
Newspaper article announcing election of officers for the Confederate States of America's 25th Virginia Legion.
This newspaper article announces the names of four men elected as officers for the Confederate States of America's 25th Virginia Legion, which was organized in Brownsburg.
Oath of Allegiance Notification
This Oath of Allegiance to the United States was signed by Confederate veteran Daniel Hileman of Rockbridge County, Virginia.
New Providence Church Directory
This directory, dated June 1, 1871, lists the newly elected leadership of New Providence Church.
Photograph of Jump Mountain
This photograph is of Jump Mountain, which is located near Brownsburg, Virginia.
The Effects of the Proclamation--Freed Negroes Coming Into Our Lines At New Bern, North Carolina
Engraving of former slaves leaving their homes for New Bern, North Carolina escorted by Union soldiers after the Emancipation Proclamation.