Edgar Juno letter to Bettie Dickson
Collection
Identifier: AC-597
Scope and Contents
This is a two-page typed copy of a letter from Lt. Edgar Juno (not his real name as stated within the letter) to Miss Bettie Dickson of Buffalo, Ashe County, North Carolina. Within the letter, he speaks of Jefferson and mountain excursions, and his wish to keep his name a "secret until the war is ended, then only on the condition that we are able to conquer on honorable peace, will it be revealed". He is asking that Miss Bettie correspond with him while he is fighting to "liven the many bitter hours of a soldier's life". It was laminated prior to donation.
Dates
- May 1, 1864
Language
English
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for use in the Dougherty Reading Room without restrictions.
Historical Note
The 50th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia and in Tennessee.
The 50th Virginia was organized in July 1861, with ten companies and three companies of cavalry temporarily attached. During September one of the cavalry companies was disabled and the other two transferred to the 8th Regiment Virginia Cavalry.
The unit was reorganized in May 1862, with nine companies. It moved to Tennessee and in February 1862, was captured at Fort Donelson. After being exchanged, it was assigned to the Department of Western Virginia and fought at Carnifex Ferry. Later the 50th served in J.M. Jones', G.C. Wharton's, and Forsberg's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. It participated in numerous conflicts from Chancellorsville to Cold Harbor, moved with Early to the Shenandoah Valley, and fought its last battle at Waynesboro.
The 50th Virginia was organized in July 1861, with ten companies and three companies of cavalry temporarily attached. During September one of the cavalry companies was disabled and the other two transferred to the 8th Regiment Virginia Cavalry.
The unit was reorganized in May 1862, with nine companies. It moved to Tennessee and in February 1862, was captured at Fort Donelson. After being exchanged, it was assigned to the Department of Western Virginia and fought at Carnifex Ferry. Later the 50th served in J.M. Jones', G.C. Wharton's, and Forsberg's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. It participated in numerous conflicts from Chancellorsville to Cold Harbor, moved with Early to the Shenandoah Valley, and fought its last battle at Waynesboro.
Extent
0.01 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection consist of a typed copy of a letter from Lt. Edgar Juno, 50th Regiment Virginia Infantry, Gen. J.M. Jones' Brigade, to Miss Bettie Dickson, Buffalo (Ashe County, North Carolina), dated May 1, 1864.
Arrangement
It is a single-item collection, consisting of two pages.
Acquisitions Information
The origin of this collection is unknown. It was accessioned as AC.2003.008.
Processing Information
Processed by Anita Elliott, March 2013. This collection was processed as part of a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. The grant funded extensive processing of the backlog within the W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection between 2012 and 2014.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- AC.597: Edgar Juno Letter to Bettie Dickson, May 1, 1864
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Anita Elliott
- Date
- 3/25/2013
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Appalachian State University Special Collections Repository
Contact:
218 College Street
Boone U.S.A. - North Carolina 28608-2026 United States
8282624975
8282624975 (Fax)
witsmands@appstate.edu
218 College Street
Boone U.S.A. - North Carolina 28608-2026 United States
8282624975
8282624975 (Fax)
witsmands@appstate.edu
