H. G. Davis Letter, 1876

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Dr.
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
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], H. G. Davis Letter, Ms2012-064, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Davis, H. G.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract:
The collection contains a letter written from H. G. Davis to his son written June 19, 1876, and discusses land for sale.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], H. G. Davis Letter, Ms2012-064, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains a letter written from H. G. Davis to his son on June 19, 1876. The letter apologizes for Davis's inability to visit due to incessant rain. Davis also encourages his son to look into buying a farm, promising him preferential treatment from the seller and offering him advice as to how he could afford it.

Biographical / historical:

No information on H. G. Davis could be found.

Acquisition information:
The collection was purchased as part of lot of the Repass/Spangler Family Correspondence by Special Collections in September 2012. The H. G. Davis Letter did not appear to have a connection to the other two families, so it was removed and processed as a separate collection.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the H. G. Davis Letter was completed in October 2012.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Correspondence