Joseph Fergeson Letter to Benjamin Fergeson, 1769

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 for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Joseph Fergeson Letter to Benjamin Fergeson must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Joseph Fergeson Letter to Benjamin Fergeson, Ms2017-041, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Fergeson, Joseph
Abstract:
The collection contains a single letter from Joseph Ferguson to his brother, Benjamin Ferguson, in Dinwiddie County, written December 2, 1769.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Joseph Fergeson Letter to Benjamin Fergeson, Ms2017-041, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains a single letter from Joseph Ferguson to his brother, Benjamin Ferguson, in Dinwiddie County, written December 2, 1769. The note details the passing of their father, contains updates on Joseph's health, and a request that Benjamin bring "one of them small guns" when he visits.

Acquisition information:
The Joseph Fergeson Letter to Benjamin Fergeson was donated to Special Collections in May 2017.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Joseph Fergeson Letter to Benjamin Fergeson was completed in October 2017.