Skip to main content

David A. Weed Manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-086

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

Language of Materials

The material in this collection is 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.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

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

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