Personal Possessions

Inside of the album that Stuart wrote poems for Laura Ratlcliffe, the front cover is presented to "My Laura Ratcliffe by her soldier-friend as a token of his high appreciation of her patriotism, admiration of her virtues, and pledge of his lasting esteem."

J.E.B. Stuart thought of Laura with much admiration for her dedication and loyalty to her family and her country. Stuart wrote 4 poems for her that is inside an album inscribed to her as well as this gift of a watch chain and a gold coin that is engraved with his initials.

This is a letter that was wrote by J.E.B. Stuart after he met Laura at Camp Qui Vive while she attended the sick and wounded.