A Guide to the R.H. Ford Civil War Letter, 1862 Ford, R.H. Civil War Letter Ms2009-030

A Guide to the R.H. Ford Civil War Letter, 1862

A Collection in
Special Collections
Collection Number Ms2009-030

Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
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Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
USA
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Processed by: Special Collections Staff

Repository

Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Collection Number

Ms2009-030

Title

R.H. Ford Civil War Letter 1862

Physical Characteristics

1 Folder; 0.1 cu.ft.

Creator

R.H. Ford

Language

English

Abstract

Letter from R. H. Ford to his son, Willie. The letter dates from September 3, 1862 and originates from Knoxville.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: R.H. Ford Letter, , Ms2009-030, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Acquisition Information

The R.H. Ford Letter was purchased for the Civil War collection in Special Collections in 1993.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement and description of the R.H. Ford Letter was completed in February 2009.

Biographical Information

No biographical information is available at this time.

Scope and Content

Collection consists of a single letter from R. H. Ford to his son, Willie. The letter dates from September 3, 1862 and originates from Knoxville. The letter discusses supplies that Ford received from as well as goods that he needs to send back, but cannot send because they are "outside of Yankee lines." Ford inquires about business back home and mentions two land purchases in Tennessee and Georgia.