Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
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Jeff Felton, Graduate Intern and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2018.025
Title
John Pittman Letter 1863
Quantity
0.1 Cubic Feet, 1 folder
Creator
Pittman, John (12th Regiment North Carolina Infantry)
Language
English
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Abstract
The collection contains a letter written by John Pittman, 12th North Carolina Infantry, from camp around Fredericksburg, Virginia,
April 23, 1863. The letter is written to his mother and in it he describes his health and that of his comrades. He mentions
that his Regiment had been ordered to cook rations and to be ready to move and that three men deserted from the regiment the
night before.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: John Pittman Letter, Ms2018-025, Special
Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The John Pittman Letter was purchased by Special Collections in December 2017.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the John Pittman Letter was completed in September, 2018.
The collection contains a letter written by John Pittman, 12th North Carolina Infantry, from camp around Fredericksburg, Virginia,
April 23, 1863. The letter is written to his mother and in it he describes his health and that of his comrades. He mentions
that his Regiment had been ordered to cook rations and to be ready to move and that three men deserted from the regiment the
night before.