James Anthony Letter, 1850

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
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Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], James Anthony Letter, 1850, Ms2024-008, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Anthony, James (Buchanan, Va)
Abstract:
The James Anthony Letter is written by James Anthony in Buchanan, Virginia, on August 2, 1850, to Colonel James A. Pipen in Wytheville, Virginia. Anthony describes a job offer from the James River Company and his resignation from his job working for Colonel Pipen, shows admiration for his employer, and offers a replacement for his position.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], James Anthony Letter, 1850, Ms2024-008, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The James Anthony Letter is written by James Anthony in Buchanan, Virginia, on August 2, 1850, to Colonel James H. Pipen in Wytheville, Virginia. Anthony describes a job offer from the James River Company and his resignation from his job working for Colonel Pipen, shows admiration for his employer, and offers a replacement for his position. The letter is postmarked from Pattonsburg, which was located across the James River from Buchanan.

Biographical / historical:

James Anthony was a resident of Buchanan, Virginia. He worked for Colonel James H. Pipen in Wytheville before working at the James River Company.

Acquisition information:
The James Anthony Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in November 2016.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the James Anthony Letter was completed in January 2024.