Letter to Kate Brown

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
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560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Letter to Kate Brown, 1847, Ms2024-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
The Letter to Kate Brown is written by "Samantha" in Forestville, Virginia, on August 24, 1847 to Kate Brown in New Thorpe, Augusta County, Virginia, which acknowledges that Brown does not write back and details the recent events in her life and the lives of family and friends. The letter is postmarked from New Market, Virginia.
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], Letter to Kate Brown, 1847, Ms2024-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Letter to Kate Brown is written by "Samantha" in Forestville, Virginia, on August 24, 1847 to Kate Brown in New Thorpe, Augusta County, Virginia, which acknowledges that Brown does not write back and details the recent events in her life and the lives of family and friends. The letter is postmarked from New Market, Virginia.

Biographical / historical:

"Samantha" was a resident of Forestville, Virginia, and Kate Brown was a resident of New Thorpe, Virginia. No other information could be found.

Acquisition information:
The Letter to Kate Brown was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in November 2016.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Letter to Kate Brown was completed in January 2024.