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Josephus W. Pell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-075

Scope and Content

This collection contains a rare account of the raid on King's saltworks in Saltville, Virginia written by Josephus W. Pell. The collection also contains a letter written on Sanitary Commision Stationary to Pell's parents concerning their horses and home.

Dates

  • 1865

Language of Materials

The materials in this collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for 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.

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Biographical Note

Josephus W. Pell (1845-1928), served as a bugler for the Union Army during the United States Civil War. Pell wrote accounts of the marches on Saltville and Wythville, Virginia and how the Union soldiers were tasked with cutting the South's vitality during the war by destroying salt mines.

External source:

"Josephus Wilmington Pell", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/124855777/josephus-wilmington-pell, accessed on July 19, 2023.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection contains a rare account of the raid on King's saltworks in Saltville, Virginia written by Josephus W. Pell. The collection also contains a letter written on Sanitary Commision Stationary to Pell's parents concerning their horses and home.

Source of Acquisition

The Josephus W. Pell Papers were purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in February 2017.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Josephus W. Pell Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Josephus W. Pell Papers was completed in July 2023.

Title
Josephus W. Pell Papers, 1865
Status
Completed
Author
Sterling Bryant, Student Assistant
Date
2023 (CC0 1.0)
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