Letters from I. S. Durkee to Owen Sturtevant, 1860-12-07 - 1864-11-27
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Content
Content Warning: One letter includes references to slavery.
Letter written December 8, 1860 mentioning finding eleven enslaved persons and searching records for other enslaved persons. Also inquires whether the recipient, "Sir", thinks Montgomery and Durkee should go to Maryland for further searching.
Dates
- 1860-12-07 - 1864-11-27
Creator
- From the Collection: Sturtevant family (Illinois) (Family)
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: 0.2 Cubic Feet (1 box)
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