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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], William McCall Letter, Ms2008-042, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
The William McCall Letter was purchased by Special Collections in 2008.
The processing, arrangement, and description of the William McCall Letter commenced and was completed in July 2008.
Gleanings from several genealogical sources indicate that a William McCall emigrated in the late eighteenth century from Ireland to Virginia. He settled in Franklin County, marrying Mildred Holland in 1799 and becoming a prominent area farmer.
This collection contains a letter written by William McCall in Franklin County [Virginia] on August 15, 1785, to John Barr "in Holstein." McCall provides updates on the health and whereabouts of family and mutual friends. McCall notes that he has recently received a letter from "Brother Robert," who "intends taking a tour to Caintucky... he adds he has a bright opinion of that country."
The guide to the William McCall Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).