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R. H. Ford Civil War Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-030

Scope and Content

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 outside of Yankee lines. Ford inquires about business back home and mentions two land purchases in Tennessee and Georgia.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862 - 1862

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Biographical Information

No biographical information is available at this time.

Full Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Letter from R. H. Ford to his son, Willie. The letter dates from September 3, 1862 and originates from Knoxville.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by material type.

Acquisition Information

The R.H. Ford Letter was purchased for the Civil War collection in Special Collections in 1993.

General Physical Description note

1 Folder; 0.1 cu.ft.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement and description of the R.H. Ford Letter was completed in February 2009.

Title
A Guide to the R. H. Ford Civil War Letter, 1862
Status
Completed
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

Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308