The collection is open for research.
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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], R. H. Ford Civil War Letter, Ms2009-030, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
The R. H. Ford Civil War Letter was purchased by Special Collections in 1993.
The processing, arrangement, and description of the R. H. Ford Civil War Letter was completed in February 2009.
No biographical information could be found.
The collection consists of a single letter from R. H. Ford to his son, Willie. The letter dates from September 3, 1862 and originates from Knoxville. The letter discusses supplies that Ford received from as well as goods that he needs to send back, but cannot send because they are
The collection is arranged by material type.
The guide to the R. H. Ford Civil War Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).