Confederate Statement of Subsistence

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], Confederate Statement of Subsistence, 1864, Ms2025-081, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Harris, A. W., Captain
Abstract:
The collection contains a one-page statement of subsistence purchased, impressed, and received in tax in kind in the 4th district of Virginia by A. W. Harris, a captain in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
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], Confederate Statement of Subsistence, 1864, Ms2025-081, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains a one-page statement of subsistence purchased, impressed, and received in tax in kind in the 4th district of Virginia by A. W. Harris, a captain in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. The food (including bacon, wheat, corn, and beef) are dated to be purchased between March 25, 1864, to June 30, 1864, in Russell, Washington, and Scott counties.

Biographical / historical:

The statement was made by Captain A. W. Harris of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. He was located in the 4th district of Virignia in Russell, Washington, and Scott counties in 1864. There is no further information on Capt. A. W. Harris.

Acquisition information:
The Confederate Statement of Subsistence was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in January 2020.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Confederate Statement of Subsistence was completed in October 2025.