THE DULANYS OF WELBOURNE: A FAMILY IN MOSBY'S CONFEDERACY. by Vogtsberger, Margaret Ann - 1995

Berryville, Virginia: Rockbridge, 1995. 316 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H). Map endpapers, b&w photographs. "Richard Henry Dulany personally equipped a company of mounted riflemen, the Dulany Troop, in July 1861. Thus he began a commendable military career. The thrice-wounded Dulany rose to temporary command of the Laurel Brigade, yet the young widower was also a father and brother and son whose concern for the well-being of his extended family at Welbourne, his historic country estate near Middleburg, in Loudoun County, Virginia, was foremost in his heart and permeated his thoughts and letters. The writings of the colonel, his father, his children (who ranged in age from five to twelve years old when the war began) and other family members who flowed in and out of Welbourne's spacious rooms reveal the touching activity of daily life maintained despite the chaotic times. Their words reveal the gravity of their situation, yet they also note lighter moments and give thanks for small triumphs." Minor wrinkling at bottom of spine. Dust jacket has some minor edge wrinkling, very light rubbing.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+. Illus. by Maps by Katherine Tennery. Genealogical charts by Tracey A. Barger..