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J. C. Morriss Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-013

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a single letter written by J. [James] C. Morriss, a Confederate soldier serving in Company F, 21st Texas Cavalry during the American Civil War. Written to Morriss's wife Amanda, the letter is dated "Camp near Lanjer, Ark.," May 10, 1863. Morriss notes his regiment's recent participation in a raid into Missouri and in the Battle of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He mentions the ready availability of food for both the soldiers and horses of his company but the lack of time for eating or feeding.

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. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Biographical / Historical

James Crozier Morriss, son of Rev. Richard W. and Margaret A. Crozier Morrisss, was born near Lebanon (Bedford County), Tennessee on April 29, 1828. In his early adulthood, Morriss moved to Washington County, Texas, where he farmed and operated a general store. In 1857, he married Amanda Winifred Hall (1841-1916); the couple had 11 children. During the American Civil War, Morriss joined the Confederate Army, serving as a private in Company F, 21st Texas Cavalry. James C. Morriss died in Somerville (Burleson County), Texas on March 1, 1915, and was buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Burton (Washington County), Texas.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

Letter from J. C. Morriss, a soldier in Company F, 21st Texas Cavalry during the American Civil War, written to wife Amanda Morriss, mentioning the recent Confederate raid into Missouri and the recent Battle of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The J. C. Morriss Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1992.

Right Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the J. C. Morriss 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 had been purchased, accessioned, and originally cataloged as the "J. C. Morris Letter." Closer examination of the signature and background research revealed the writer's name to have been J. C. Morriss.

Processing Information

The processing and description of the J. C. Morriss Letter commenced and was completed in September, 2023.

Title
J. C. Morriss Letter, 1863
Status
Completed
Author
John M. Jackson
Date
2023 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2020-09-16: Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags

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