Letter, 1864
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection contains a photocopy of a homefront letter from Jane Wade in Christiansburg, Virginia, written on May 15, 1864, to her husband John, a soldier in the Confederate Army in the American Civil War. She writes about the Yanks advancing on Dublin, Virginia, and burning town buildings, the wounded, and looting by the Yankee soldiers. Transcript is available.
Dates
- 1864
Creator
- From the Collection: Wade, Jane Harriet (Edie), 1826-1912 (Person)
- From the Collection: Wade, John C. (John Crow), 1829-1889 (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu