Joseph Eames 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 Joseph Eames Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Joseph Eames Letter, Ms2018-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Eames, Joseph
Abstract:
The collection contains a letter written by Joseph Eames to the Confederate Secretary of War, April 20, 1863 in regards to petitioning the secretary to reassign his son, Pope Eames, to the Danville Gun Factory on account of Pope's being to sick to serve in the field.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Joseph Eames Letter, Ms2018-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains a letter written by Joseph Eames to the Confederate Secretary of War, April 20, 1863 in regards to petitioning the secretary to reassign his son, Pope Eames, to the Danville Gun Factory on account of Pope's being to sick to serve in the field.The letter includes information about Pope's service being in the 57th Virginia Infantry when he was discharged on account of disease. He was later conscripted and joined the 6th Virginia Cavalry. It also mentions that Pope was an expert mechanic and gunsmith. Joseph mentions his personal and public dedication to the Confederacy.

Acquisition information:
The Joseph Eames Letter was purchased by Special Collections in February 2015.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Joseph Eames Letter was completed in September, 2018.