Camp Sedgwick, Virginia, Letter
Scope and Content
This collection consists of a single, three-page letter written by a Union soldier identified only as Henry. Addressed to the soldier's brother, the letter was written at Camp Sedgwick (presumably Virginia) on December 26, 1863. The letter focuses on reenlistments in the regiment and the bounties and furloughs promised for reenlistment. The writer also mentions the lack of wood and his efforts to pass the time in winter camp.
Dates
- 1863
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
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Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
Letter from a Union soldier during the American Civil War, written from Camp Sedgwick, [Virginia], on December 26, 1863, regarding the bounty and furlough promised to those who reenlist and his efforts to pass the time while in winter camp.
Source of Acquisition
The Camp Sedgwick, Virginia, Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1989.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Camp Sedgwick, Virginia, Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
General
This item was purchased, accessioned, and originally cataloged as the Fort Sedgewick [sic], Virginia Letter, but the letter is actually dated from Camp Sedgwick, with no state identified. The title was altered during processing to reflect the contents of the letter.
Processing Information
The processing and description of the Camp Sedgwick, Virginia, Letter commenced and was completed in February 2022.
- Title
- Camp Sedgwick, Virginia, Letter, 1863
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- John M. Jackson
- Date
- 2022 (CC0 1.0)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2020-09-02: Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags
- 2021-05-17: LM Rozema added missing notes for an unprocessed collection (abstract, source, processing, bio note), added FA title and filing titles, added FA date from EAD, and added component with instances previously attached to collection level.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
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