L. Baugh 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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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], L. Baugh Letter, Ms2008-091, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Baugh, L.
Abstract:
The collection contains a handwritten letter of 1863 from L. Baugh of Abingdon, Virginia, discussing the sale of a property. The recipient of the letter, Mr. J. G. Wood, wishes to rent, not buy, Baugh's property.
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], L. Baugh Letter, Ms2008-091, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The L. Baugh Letter is a handwritten missive from a landowner in Abingdon, Virginia, written during the American Civil War. In this letter, Baugh informs Mr. J. G. Wood of Estillville, Virginia, that his property is for sale, not for rent. Baugh suggests Wood trade with the man authorized to contract the sale in order to purchase the home.

Biographical / historical:

"L. Baugh" was likely Leonidas Baugh, the editor of the Abingdon Democrat from 1849 to 1853. In 1853 Leonidas became the postmaster of Abingdon and eventually the deputy clerk of the Washington County Court. Leonidas was active in politics and even corresponded with the then governor of Tennessee, Andrew Johnson.

External Source: Leonidas Baugh Papers, Accession 38-104, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library, https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=uva-sc/viu00015.xml.

Acquisition information:
The L. Baugh Letter was purchased by Special Collections in 1996.
Processing information:

The processing and description of the L. Baugh Letter commenced and was completed in November 2008.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard