James B. Allen 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 for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from James B. Allen Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: James B. Allen Letter, Ms2018-012, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
Letter written by James B. Allen to Mother, Nancy Allen in Hanover County, Virginia. Allen's letter, dated August 30, 1863 was written from Orange Court House, Virginia (modern day Orange, Virginia). Allen, a private in Company, I, 15th Virginia Infantry, relates how revivals have been increasing in his regiment and the camp.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: James B. Allen Letter, Ms2018-012, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes a letter written by James B. Allen to his mother, Nancy Allen in Hanover County, Virginia. Allen's letter, dated August 30, 1863 was written from Orange Court House, Virginia (modern day Orange, Virginia). Allen, a private in Company, I, 15th Virginia Infantry, relates how revivals have been increasing in his regiment and the camp. He tells her religious meetings were being held regularly, mentions eating watermelon, and requests his mother to send him some food items and a shirt.

Acquisition information:
The James B. Allen Letter was purchased by Special Collections in February 2016.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the James B. Allen Letter was completed in September, 2018.