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The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [folder], 30th Virginia Infantry Food Requisition List, collection dates, Ms2024-070, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The 30th Virginia Infantry Food Requisition List was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in May 2023.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the 30th Virginia Infantry Food Requisition List was completed in June 2024.

Administrative History

The 30th Virginia Infantry was organized in June of 1861 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The soldiers that comprised the regiment were primarily from Fredericksburg and the counties surrounding the city. During the war, the regiment was assigned to Generals J. G. Walkers's and Corse's brigades. The regiment stayed in Virginia for a period until they were set on detached duty in Tennessee following the Siege of Suffolk. The regiment returned to Virginia in the spring of 1864 and saw action at Drewry's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and Appomattox.

Source: National Park Service - 30th Regiment, Virginia Infantry

Scope and Content

This collection contains a food requisition list created by Captain R. H. Alexander of the 30th Virginia Infantry. Captain Alxander lists several items required for his soldiers, which include beef, bacon, pork, flour, and potates. The requisition was approved by Colonel A. T. Harrison of the 30th Virginia Infantry.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Civil War
• History of Food and Drink
• United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the 30th Virginia Infantry Food Requisition List by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).