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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [folder], Samuel D. Reck Correspondence, 1862-1863, Ms2023-105, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Samuel D. Reck Correspondence was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in August 2017.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Samuel D. Reck Correspondence was completed in September 2023.

Biographical Note

Samuel David Reck was born on July 24, 1833, in Mount Joy Township, Pennsylvania. Reck is the son of Samuel and Sarah Jane Reck. Reck had four children with his wife, Catherine Hannah Reck. During the Civil War, Reck served as a private in the 165th Pennsylvania Drafted Militia. Following the Civil War, Reck returned home to his family and went to work as a farmer. Reck lived until January 6, 1922.

Source: Samuel David Reck

Samuel D. Reck in the 1880 United States Federal Census

Scope and Content

This collection contains six handwritten letters from Samuel D. Reck to his wife, Hannah. The letters were written between December 1862 and May 1863. The letters primarily discuss Reck's role in the defense of Suffolk, but also talk about his general health, and life in the army. This collection also includes two envelopes that were used to mail the letters. Transcripts of the letters are also included in the collection.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Civil War
• United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Samuel D. Reck Correspondence by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).