A Guide to the William Townes Letters, 1875 Townes, William Letters Ms2002-009

A Guide to the William Townes Letters, 1875

A Collection in
Special Collections
Collection Number Ms2002-009

Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Processed by: Special Collections

Repository

Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Collection Number

Ms2002-009

Title

William Townes Letters, 1875

Physical Characteristics

0.1 cu. ft. 1 folder

Creator

Townes, William

Language

English

Please note: The current finding aid includes only minimal description of the collection. If you have questions, please contact Special Collections ( specref@vt.edu ) for more information.

Scope and Content

Thirteen letters with their envelopes from VAMC student William Townes to family members L. W. Wimbish and Mrs. L. W. Wimbish in Boydton, Mecklenburg County, Virginia over the period March 15, 1875 to November 2, 1875. Letters concern his expenses and need for funds and his wish for news of home. Also mentioned are boarding in town, opinions of Blacksburg, a masque ball, constant drilling, fellow cadets, and farm matters.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Blacksburg (Va.)
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Montgomery County (Va.)
University Archives
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Townes, William