Mary C. Meriwether 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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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], Mary C. Meriwether Letter, September 3, 1847, Ms2025-035, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
This collection contains a letter written by Mary Cole Meriwether sent to Nannie W. Read. The letter includes local news and was used as writing practice for Mary.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Mary C. Meriwether Letter, September 3, 1847, Ms2025-035, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a letter written by Mary Cole Meriwether on September 3, 1847, sent to Nannie W. Read in Roanoke, Virginia. The letter was written for Mary to practice writing and includes updates on Mary's family, local news, and future traveling. Collection includes a transcript of the letter.

Biographical / historical:

Mary Coles Meriwether was born October 24, 1833, in Bedsford County, Virginia, and was around 13 years old when writing the letter. In the letter she mentions that she is attending Mrs. Steptoes's school and that she is working on her writing skills. Mary died March 10, 1910.

External source:

Mary Coles Meriwether Clay. January 18, 2014. Find a Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123695357/mary_coles-clay. Accessed May 23, 2025.

Acquisition information:
The Mary C. Meriwether Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in September 2019.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Mary C. Meriwether Letter was completed in May 2025.