Charles H. Pierce 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 Charles H. Pierce Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Charles H. Pierce Letter, Ms2018-027, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Pierce, Charles H.
Abstract:
The collection contains a letter written July 20, 1861, by Charles H. Pierce to his mother on the eve of the Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run. Pierce was a member of the United States Marine Corps and was present during the battle.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Charles H. Pierce Letter, Ms2018-027, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains a letter written July 20, 1861, by Charles H. Pierce to his mother on the eve of the Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run. Pierce was a member of the United States Marine Corps and was present during the battle. Pierce's letter mentions the activities of his battalion on their march from Washington, D.C. to Manassas Junction. Pierce also mentions how hard the march was and the heat.

Acquisition information:
The Charles H. Pierce Letter was purchased by Special Collections in September 2017.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Charles H. Pierce Letter was completed in September, 2018.