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Letter,, February 19, 1907

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The Theophilus Cocke Letter is a request written to Dr. Brancomb Cabble, the Commissioner of Pensions, for increased pension benefits offered by the Service Pension Bill of 1907. The Letter issues from Carroll County, Virginia, on February 19, 1907 and discusses the provisions of the new pension bill, Theophilus's difficulty with living on his current $12 pension, and his former military service in the Mexican War.

Dates

  • Creation: February 19, 1907

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository

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