Letters to W. S. Harris,, 1863

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 Letters to W. S. Harris must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Letters to W. S. Harris, Ms2013-065, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Cahill(?), D. C. and Puller, John
Abstract:
The collection contains three letters to W. S. Harris, two by John Puller (July and August 1863) and one by D. C. Cahill(?) (April 1863).
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Letters to W. S. Harris, Ms2013-065, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains three letters to W. S. Harris, two by John Puller (July and August 1863) and one by D. C. Cahill(?) (April 1863). Puller's letters, written from Petersburg, Virginia, discuss a series of business transactions (the buying and selling of farm animals and equipment) between Puller and Harris. The letter from Cahill, written at Camp Narrows, talks about Harris helping to send or bring Cahill new pants and a new coat.

Acquisition information:
The Letters to W. S. Harris was acquired by Special Collections prior to 2006.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Letters to W. S. Harris was completed in September 2013.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in chronological order.