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Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
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AnnRea Fowler, Student Assistant and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Administrative Information
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Fort Pickens, Winchester, Virginia, Civil War Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Fort Pickens, Winchester, Virginia, Civil War Letter, Ms2019-004, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The Fort Pickens, Winchester, Virginia, Civil War Letter was purchased by Special Collections in 2018.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Fort Pickens, Winchester, Virginia, Civil War Letter was completed in January 2019.
Scope and Content
The Fort Pickens, Winchester, Virginia, Civil War Letter concerns the creator, "GHD", telling his wife, Lizzie, that he has arrived in Winchester following a recent skirmish, likely the Skirmish of Falling Waters. He also talks about local regimental activities. The letter is dated July 6, 1861.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Civil War
- Correspondence
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865