Letter, 1863-05-30
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a letter from Joseph G. Dill to Daniel C. E. Brady, written from Richmond, Virginia, on May 30, 1862. Dill writes Brady on a variety of topics including recent war news, the challenges of sending mail through conflict zones, stock purchases, a recent fishing party, the warther, and the price of goods, including alcohol, noting: "Juleps $2 for brandy 1.50 for whiskey, every body seems to drink them however[.]"
Dates
- Creation: 1863-05-30
Creator
- From the Collection: Dill, Joseph G., 1828-1886 (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for 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
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu