William McCall 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
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Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for 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], William McCall Letter, Ms2008-042, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
McCall, William
Abstract:
THe collection consists of a letter written by William McCall in Franklin County [Virginia] on August 15, 1785 to John Barr "in Holstein," providing updates on the health and whereabouts of family and mutual acquaintances.
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], William McCall Letter, Ms2008-042, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a letter written by William McCall in Franklin County [Virginia] on August 15, 1785, to John Barr "in Holstein." McCall provides updates on the health and whereabouts of family and mutual friends. McCall notes that he has recently received a letter from "Brother Robert," who "intends taking a tour to Caintucky... he adds he has a bright opinion of that country."

Biographical / historical:

Gleanings from several genealogical sources indicate that a William McCall emigrated in the late eighteenth century from Ireland to Virginia. He settled in Franklin County, marrying Mildred Holland in 1799 and becoming a prominent area farmer.

Acquisition information:
The William McCall Letter was purchased by Special Collections in 2008.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the William McCall Letter commenced and was completed in July 2008.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard