David A. Weed Manuscript

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
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Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], David A. Weed Manuscript, 1865, Ms2023-086, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Weed, David A., 1842-1905
Abstract:
This manuscript is a personal history by David A. Weed of the 6th New York Heavy Artillery from his entrence into the American Civil War until the date he mustered out to return home.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], David A. Weed Manuscript, 1865, Ms2023-086, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This manuscript is a personal history of David A. Weed of the 6th New York Heavy Artillery from his entrence into the American Civil War until the date he mustered out to return home.

Biographical / historical:

David A. Weed (1842-1905) was a captain in Company B of the 6th New York Heavy Artillery in the American Civil War. During the war, he received several promotions, ultimately to the rank of Captain. After the war, he was married and continued to work in public service. He died at home in Scarsdale, New York, in 1905.

External source:

"David A. Weed", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116389020/david-a-weed, accessed on August 2, 2023.

Acquisition information:
The David A. Weed Manuscript was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in June 2022.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the David A. Weed Manuscript was completed in August 2023.