Civil War Letter, 1863

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Dr.
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Civil War Letter, 1863, Ms2009-021, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract:
The collection contains a letter written to the editor of a newspaper, Major Harper, by Maria S. encouraging ladies of "Raymond and vicinity" to contribute to efforts to sew undergarments, stockings, and mattresses for soldiers serving in the American Civil War. Also includes coversheet which has "West Point April 20, 1863" written on it.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Civil War Letter, 1863, Ms2009-021, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of a single letter written by Maria S. to Major Harper requesting the use of his newspaper to encourage ladies to support the men serving in the American Civil War. Maria S. requests the use of the newspaper to ask for volunteers to sew or make things like undergarments, stockings and mattresses. Also included is a cover sheet which says "West Point April 20, 1863" but there is no indication that this is related to the actual letter.

Biographical / historical:

There is no information available about the author or recipient of this letter.

Acquisition information:
The Civil War Letter was purchased by Special Collections in 1994.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Civil War Letter was completed in February 2009.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by material type.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard