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William J. Scott Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2018-039

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a letter written by William J. Scott, 60th Virginia Infantry, August 13, 1862, from Chaffin's Farm near Richmond, Virginia. Scott wrote about his desire to be home along with speculation that his regiment may be sent to join Stonewall Jackson's forces then advancing on Manassas Junction. He also describes seeing 140 Union officer prisoners on their way to being exchanged.

Dates

  • 1862

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from William J. Scott Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of a letter written by William J. Scott, 60th Virginia Infantry, August 13, 1862, from Chaffin's Farm near Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

The William J. Scott Letter was purchased by Special Collections in October 2018.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the William J. Scott Letter was completed in May 2018.

Title
William J. Scott Letter, 1861
Status
Completed
Author
Jeff Felton, Graduate Intern, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Date
2019 (CC0 1.0)
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

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308