E. Jarvis Letter

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], E. Jarvis Letter, Ms1991-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Jarvis, E.
Abstract:
Letter from E. Jarvis, presumably a Union soldier being held a prisoner of war in Richmond during the American Civil War.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], E. Jarvis Letter, Ms1991-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a single letter written by E. Jarvis in Richmond, Virginia on January 15, 1864, during the American Civil War, and addressed to "Dear Companion." The contents of the letter suggest that, at the time of its writing, Jarvis was being held a prisoner of war. Jarvis writes briefly of his health and his prospects for relief.

Biographical / historical:

E. Jarvis was likely a Union soldier taken prisoner during the American Civil War. A stamp on this letter, reading "State of New York, Bureau of Military Statistics," suggests that Jarvis served in a New York regiment.

Acquisition information:
The E. Jarvis Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1991.
Processing information:

The processing and description of the E. Jarvis Letter commenced and was completed in October, 2022.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard