Union Soldier "Jesey" 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
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Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [folder], Union Soldier "Jesey" Letter, 1864, Ms2023-024, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Jesey (Union soldier)
Abstract:
This collection contains a letter written by "Jesey", a Union soldier during the American Civil War, to his parents about the gifts they sent him, the food he's eating, and getting sick.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [folder], Union Soldier "Jesey" Letter, 1864, Ms2023-024, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a letter written by "Jesey", a Union soldier during the American Civil War, to his parents. Jesey acknowledges "sauce shoestrings and paper" that his parents had sent him at the beginning of the letter and goes on to discuss how they were being used. Jesey also discusses the food that he and his fellow soldier were eating. At the end of the letter, Jesey also mentions that he has been battling a "slight cold".

Biographical / historical:

"Jesey" was a Union soldier during the American Civil War. No other biographical information could be obtained.

Acquisition information:
The Union Soldier "Jesey" Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in January 2015.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Union Soldier "Jesey" Letter was completed in May 2023.