viblbv00368Scott, Charles, and CompanyCharles Scott and Company Collection, 1863-1865 Ms.2009.033Jennifer Vipperman, ArchivistSpecial Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

2009 (CC0 1.0)

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:42:27 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Charles Scott and Company Collection Charles Scott and Company Ms.2009.033 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder 1863-1865 The collection contains receipts and business documents relating to the business of Charles Scott and Company of Glade Spring Depot, Virginia. Charles Scott and Company ran a salt works outside of Saltville, Virginia, and supplied salt for the state of Virginia during the American Civil War. One of the receipts is for a retainer for James W. Sheffey in case of impressment of C. Scott and Co.'s property by the state. The materials in the collection are in English. Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Charles Scott and Company Collection, Ms2009-033, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

 Source of Acquisition

The Charles Scott and Company Collection was purchased for the Civil War collection by Special Collections in 1997.

 Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Charles Scott and Company Collection was completed in March 2009.

 Biographical Note

Charles Scott was a merchant based in Glade Spring Depot, Virginia. Charles Scott and Company traded in basic goods and ran a salt mill outside of Saltville, Virginia. Saltville was known as the Salt Capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War, and Charles Scott and Company sold salt to the Virginia Government along with Stuart, Buchanan, and Company in 1863. In March 1864, the salt works of Charles Scott and Company and Stuart, Buchanan and Company were impressed by the state for salt production for the people of Virginia.

 Scope and Content

The collection includes bills and receipts relating to the business of Charles Scott and Company dating from 1863 to 1865 during the American Civil War. Receipts are for goods sold by Charles Scott and Company and some of Charles Scott's business partners. Goods include corn, meal, and brogans as well as shipping costs for other goods. One receipt is for retainer fee for James W. Sheffey in case of impressment of C. Scott and Co.'s property by the state.

 Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

 Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Charles Scott and Company Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

 Civil War Local/Regional History and Appalachian South United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Charles Scott and Company, Business Documents1863-18651