A Guide to the William Townes Letters, 1875
A Collection in
Special Collections
Collection Number
Ms2002-009
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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.