viblbv01469Nashville, Tennessee, Civil War LetterNashville, Tennessee, Civil War Letter, c. 1861-1865 Ms.1989.080John M. JacksonSpecial Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:38:45 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard2020-09-02Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags2021-05-19LM Rozema added missing notes for an unprocessed collection (abstract, source, processing, bio note), added FA title, added FA date from EAD, and added component with instances previously attached to collection level. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Nashville, Tennessee, Civil War Letter Ms.1989.080 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder ca.1861-1865 Letter from "Chris" to "Mrs. Curtis," written at Nashville, Tennessee, informing her of his "squad's" arrival in the city, remarking upon the many flies in the hotel, and sharing his low opinion of the hotel's Black staff. The materials in the collection are in English. Conditions Governing Access

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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Nashville, Tennessee, Civil War Letter, Ms1989-080, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1989.

Processing Information

The processing and description of the Nashville, Tennessee, Civil War Letter commenced and was completed in February 2022.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a letter written by "Chris" to "Friend Mrs. Curtis" from Nashville, Tennessee, where his "squad" has recently arrived. The writer seems to use military terms satirically, suggesting that he may have been a civilian ("[W]e unanimously appointed Mr. Curtis, Maj. Genl Commanding. Genl Curtis' corps is made up of the best fighting material between this place, and the rocky mountains.") He notes that they are staying in the best house (i.e., hotel) in town but are beset by flies ("The flies are so thick here, that they have regular picket guards stationed around everything we eat ..."), then shares his low opinion of the hotel's Black staff.

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Civil War United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Letterc. 1861-18651