Fannie Lorentz 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:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Fannie Lorentz Letter, 1862, Ms2024-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Lorentz, Fannie (Frances W. White), 1829-1864
Abstract:
The Fannie Lorentz Letter is by Lorentz (1829-1864) to her husband Mifflin (1823-1891), dated April 12, 1862, from "Cabin Home" (now Shawsville), Virginia. Lorentz describes recent events in her and her children's lives, such as problems with getting wood, issues with hens, and being ill. She also discusses a letter she read to her neighbor from Jimmie Langhorne about being wounded by "Yankees" in Delaware during the American Civil War.
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], [box], [folder], Fannie Lorentz Letter, 1862, Ms2024-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Fannie Lorentz Letter is by Lorentz to her husband Mifflin, dated April 12, 1862, from "Cabin Home" (now Shawsville), Virginia. Lorentz describes recent events in her and her children's lives, such as problems with getting wood, issues with hens, and being ill. She also discusses a letter she read to her neighbor from Jimmie Langhorne about being wounded by "Yankees" in Delaware during the American Civil War.

Biographical / historical:

Fannie or Frances W. White (1829-1864) married Mifflin Lorentz (1823-1891) in 1848 in Lewis County, Virginia (now West Virginia), and they had several children including Mary, Joe, Bettie, and Isaetta. According to the censuses, Fannie was likely working in the home, while Mifflin was working as a merchant and clerk of the county court.

External Sources:

U.S. Federal Census, 1850-1860.

"Fannie Warren White Lorentz", FindAGrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112039317/fannie-warren-lorentz, accessed Jan. 23, 2024.

"Mifflin Lorentz" in the West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/896010:2538, accessed Jan. 23, 2024.

"Mifflin Lorentz", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144878449/mifflin-lorentz, accessed Jan. 23, 2024.

Acquisition information:
The Fannie Lorentz Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in October 2016.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Fannie Lorentz Letter was completed in January 2024.