R. J. Davis Pass,, 1862

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 R. J. Davis Pass must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: R. J. Davis Pass, Ms2013-069, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Griswold(?), E.
Abstract:
The collection consists of signed Confederate States of America pass for R. (Robert?) J. Davis, dated May 9, 1862.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: R. J. Davis Pass, Ms2013-069, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of signed Confederate States of America pass for R. (Robert?) J. Davis, dated May 9, 1862. The pass grants Davis permission to travel to and from the Richmond area for 60 days, providing he not share any information that would be potentially "injurious to the Confederate States of America." The pass is signed by the provost marshal (E. Griswald?). The verso side includes Davis' signature of allegiance to the CSA.

Acquisition information:
The R. J. Davis Pass was acquired by Special Collections prior to 2006.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the R. J. Davis Pass was completed in September 2013.