Letters, 1854
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The John Barbour, Jr., Letters are comprised of two one‐page missives from a Virginia senator and president of the Orange and Alexander Railroad Company to William M. Burwell, Esquire. The letters were written to Alexandria, Virginia, in 1854, and concern raising support in Albemarle County for the extension of the railroad between Charlottesville and Lynchburg. Also mentioned are internal improvements
in addition to several appreciative and laudatory remarks to Mr. Burwell.
Dates
- 1854
Creator
- From the Collection: Barbour, John, Jr. (John Strode), 1820-1892 (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