Junius Woodward Letter
Scope and Contents
The Junius Woodward Letter consists of a letter from Woodward to "dear friend" (also identified in the letter as "Miss Jennie"). Written at Petersburg, Virginia, on November 29, 1863, Woodward describes his free time activities, experiences with local farmers, and foraging for fruits. He also makes some mention of spending the upcoming winter around Petersburg and asks for her to write again soon.
Dates
- 1863
Creator
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Junius Woodward Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical Note
Junius Woodward was probably born about 1846 or 1847 in Alabama. Records don't clearly indicate with which regiment he served during the Civil War, but it was probably one from Alabama. After the war, he returned to Talladega and lived with his family, working as a clerk. In 1876, he married Sarah Rogers Wood (sometimes listed in census records as "Sallie"). They had one son, Rice. Woodward died in Talladega, Alabama, in 1921.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Junius Woodward Letter consists of a letter from Woodward to "dear friend" (also identified in the letter as "Miss Jennie"). Written at Petersburg, Virginia, on November 29, 1863, Woodward describes his free time activities, experiences with local farmers, and foraging for fruits.
Acquisition Information
The Junius Woodward Letter was purchased by Special Collections in July 2018.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Junius Woodward Letter was completed in October 2018.
- Title
- Junius Woodward Letter, 1863
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
- Date
- 2018 (CC0)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
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
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