Establishing the True Identities of “Felix Richards Slaves” [8 Feb 2023]

Amy Bertsch — Two women and seven children in a rare Civil War photograph were identified as “Felix Richards Slaves” at a place called Volusia, near Alexandria, Virginia. Thorough examination of federal pension and claim records, along with local records, resulted in their identification. This handout provides a closer look at these sources . . .

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