L. Baugh Letter,
Scope and Content
The L. Baugh Letter is a handwritten missive from a landowner in Abingdon, Virginia, written during the American Civil War. In this letter, Baugh informs Mr. J. G. Wood of Estillville, Virginia, that his property is for sale, not for rent. Baugh suggests Wood trade with the man authorized to contract the sale in order to purchase the home.
Dates
- Creation: 1863 - 1863
Creator
- Baugh, L. (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the L. Baugh Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical Information
L. Baugh
was likely Leonidas Baugh, the editor of the Abingdon Democrat from 1849 to 1853. In 1853 Leondis became the postmaster of Abingdon and eventually the deputy clerk of the Washington County Court. Leonidas was active in politics and even corresponded with the then governor of Tennessee, Andrew Johnson.
Much information on Leonidas Baugh was gleaned from the University of Virginia's finding aid on the Leonidas Baugh Collection.
Full Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Handwritten letter of 1863 from L. Baugh of Abingdon, Virginia, discussing the sale of a property. The recipient of the letter, Mr. J. G. Wood, wishes to rent, not buy, Baugh's property.
Acquisition Information
The L. Baugh Letter was purchased by Special Collections in 1996.
General Physical Description note
1 container; 0.1 cu. ft.
Processing Information
The processing and description of the L. Baugh Letter occurred in November 2008.
- Title
- A Guide to the L. Baugh Letter, 1863
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Emily Cook
- Date
- © 2008 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in 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