David A. Weed Manuscript
Scope and Content
This manuscript is a personal history of David A. Weed of the 6th New York Heavy Artillery from his entrence into the American Civil War until the date he mustered out to return home.
Dates
- 1865
Creator
- Weed, David A., 1842-1905 (Person)
Language of Materials
The material in this collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
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Biographical Note
David A. Weed (1842-1905) was a captain in Company B of the 6th New York Heavy Artillery in the American Civil War. During the war, he received several promotions, ultimately to the rank of Captain. After the war, he was married and continued to work in public service. He died at home in Scarsdale, New York, in 1905.
External source:
"David A. Weed", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116389020/david-a-weed, accessed on August 2, 2023.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This manuscript is a personal history by David A. Weed of the 6th New York Heavy Artillery from his entrence into the American Civil War until the date he mustered out to return home.
Source of Acquisition
The David A. Weed Manuscript was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in June 2022.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the David A. Weed Manuscript 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 David A. Weed Manuscript was completed in August 2023.
- Title
- David A. Weed Manuscript, 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
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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