Letters to Robert Reid, 1765

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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Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Letters to Robert Reid, 1765, undated, Ms2024-026, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Reid, Robert (King and Queen County, Va.), McCall, James (Glasgow, Scotland), and Snodgrass, William
Abstract:
The Letters to Robert Reid contain two letters written to Reid. The first letter by James McCall in Glasgow, Scotland, dated March 16, 1765, discusses recent family events and credit on an account. The second, undated letter is by William Snodgrass about a business deal.
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], Letters to Robert Reid, 1765, undated, Ms2024-026, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Letters to Robert Reid contain two letters written to Reid. The first letter by James McCall in Glasgow, Scotland, dated March 16, 1765, discusses recent family events and credit on an account. The second, undated letter is by William Snodgrass about a business deal.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Reid was a resident of King and Queen County, Virginia.

James McCall was a resident of Glasgow, Scotland.

No information could be found about William Snodgrass.

Acquisition information:
The Letters to Robert Reid were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in September 2017.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Letters to Robert Reid was completed in February 2024.