Larkin Smith 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 Larkin Smith Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Larkin Smith Letter, Ms2018-024, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Smith, Larkin
Abstract:
The collection contains a letter written by Larkin Smith from Drake's Branch, Charlotte County, Virginia to Union Brigadier General Marsena Patrick, Provost Marshal of the Army of the Potomac, undated. The letter is a request from Smith for Patrick to provide safe escort for Smith's daughter and niece while they are in Richmond.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Larkin Smith Letter, Ms2018-024, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains a letter written by Larkin Smith from Drake's Branch, Charlotte County, Virginia to Union Brigadier General Marsena Patrick, Provost Marshal of the Army of the Potomac, undated. The letter is a request from Smith for Patrick to provide safe escort for Smith's daughter and niece while they are in Richmond.This suggests the letter was likely written after the fall of Richmond, Virginia. Patrick and Smith were classmates at West Point, class of 1835. Back of letter reads, "Classmate went south & was Paymaster Genl."

Acquisition information:
The Larkin Smith Letter was purchased by Special Collections in December 2017.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Larkin Smith Letter was completed in September, 2018.