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John H. Roberts Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-038

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a letter dated June 5, 1864 and written by a Union soldier, Pvt. John H. Roberts, of the 14th New York Heavy Artillery on a "battlefield near Mechanicsville & 10 miles from Richmond." Roberts wrote the letter to his "friend Dan," which discusses news about the Civil War, strenuous marches and fights, and unusual encounters with the Confederate soldiers.

Dates

  • 1864

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from John H. Roberts Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Biographical Note

Roberts enlisted as a private, but was promoted to corporal during his service in the Union Army.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of a letter dated June 5, 1864 and written by John H. Roberts of the 14th New York Heavy Artillery on a "battlefield near Mechanicsville & 10 miles from Richmond."

Acquisition Information

The collection was purchased by Special Collections in July 2012.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the John H. Roberts Letter was completed in September 2012.

Title
A Guide to the John H. Roberts Letter, 1864
Status
Completed
Author
Tyler Dodson, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Date
© 2012 Virginia Tech. All rights reserved.
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