John Filtzmoyer Damage Claim, 1865

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from John Filtzmoyer Damage Claim must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: John Filtzmoyer Damage Claim, Ms2012-015, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Shaffer, Moses (Shenandoah County, Virginia), Lovall, Jonathan T.(?), Bowers, George (Shenandoah County, Virginia), and Filtzmoyer, John, b. abt. 1803
Abstract:
The collection consists of a claim for damages by John Filtzmoyer dated April 14, 1865.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: John Filtzmoyer Damage Claim, Ms2012-015, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a claim for damages by John Filtzmoyer dated April 14, 1865. Filtzmoyer of Shenandoah County, Va., charges the Confederate Government $685.50 for his damaged and lost property due to White's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry and the 12th Regiment of Virginia Cavalry camping on his property during Sheridan's Valley Campaign. The claim includes specific details about wooden rails that were taken and pasture lands grazed. Filtzmoyer had two neighbors sign the claim as witnesses.

Acquisition information:
The collection was purchased by Special Collections in May 2012.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the John Filtzmoyer Damage Claim was completed in June 2012.