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Joseph Fergeson Letter to Benjamin Fergeson

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2017-041

Scope and Content

The collection contains a single letter from Joseph Ferguson to his brother, Benjamin Ferguson, in Dinwiddie County, written December 2, 1769. The note details the passing of their father, contains updates on Joseph's health, and a request that Benjamin bring "one of them small guns" when he visits.

Dates

  • 1769

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Joseph Fergeson Letter to Benjamin Fergeson must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains a single letter from Joseph Ferguson to his brother, Benjamin Ferguson, in Dinwiddie County, written December 2, 1769.

Acquisition Information

The Joseph Fergeson Letter to Benjamin Fergeson was donated to Special Collections in May 2017.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Joseph Fergeson Letter to Benjamin Fergeson was completed in October 2017.

Title
Joseph Fergeson Letter to Benjamin Fergeson, 1769
Status
Completed
Author
Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Date
2017 (CC0 1.0)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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