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William L. Scott Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-085

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a single letter written by William L. Scott, a private in Company B, 15th North Carolina Infantry, during the American Civil War. Writing to his sister Martha from Richmond, Virginia, on July 11, 1863, Scott describes a recent skirmish (probably the action at South Anna River on July 4, 1863) in which Confederates defended a bridge from destruction by Union forces. He refers to several war-related rumors, including word that Lee is in Maryland.

Dates

  • 1863

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Biographical Note

William L. Scott appears in the 1850 census as a six-year-old child living in the Caswell County, North Carolina, residence of Azariah and Deborah Scott, together with Martha F. Scott, five, and two other Scott children. The 1860 census shows a 16-year-old W. L. Scott living in the Caswell County home of Jno. and Lucy Manly. William L. Scott enlisted in the 15th North Carolina Infantry at Raleigh on July 15, 1862.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

Letter from William L. Scott, a private in Company B, 15th North Carolina Infantry, during the American Civil War.

Source of Acquisition

The William L. Scott Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1988.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the William. L. Scott Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing and description of the William L. Scott Letter commenced and was completed in May, 2021.

Title
William L. Scott Letter, 1863
Status
Completed
Author
John M. Jackson
Date
2021 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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