William Mahone Papers

Collection

Identifier: 0242

Scope and Contents

The Mahone Papers consist of a 72-page document written in Mahone's hand between 1890 and 1895 on the letterhead of a Washington D.C. hotel. Mahone reportedly prepared this document at the request of General James Longstreet. It provides Mahone's account of the several days in early April, 1865, leading up to General Robert E. Lee's surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia. A copy/transcript of the document is also included.

Dates

Creation: 1890 - 1895

Creator

Mahone, William, 1826-1895 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The photocopy/transcript of Accession 99-027 is open. Access to the original document requires permission of the University Archivist.

Biographical / Historical

William Mahone served in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War, eventually rising to the level of brigade commander. Following the war, he became active in Virginia politics.

Full Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1/2 doc box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This finding aid is organized by accessions. Each accession represents an addition to the collection. Each accession also represents a transfer of physical and legal custody of archival materials from the donor(s) to Auburn University Special Collections and Archives.