viblbv01792Wray, James E., Civil War Letter, 1861A Guide to James E. Wray Civil War Letter, 1861 Ms.2015.027A Collection in Special CollectionsRyan MairSpecial Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:44:38 -0400.English Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech James E. Wray Civil War Letter, Wray, James E. Ms.2015.027 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder July 11, 1861 The James E. Wray Civil War Letter comprises a letter written by Wray in Winchester, Virginia, to his sister on July 11, 1861. Wray discusses his health and the question of where his Confederate regiment will go next with Union troops approaching Winchester. English . Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

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Permission to publish material from the James E. Wray Civil War Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: James E. Wray Civil War Letter, Ms2015-027, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

 Acquisition Information

James E. Wray Civil War Letter was purchased by Special Collections in 2009.

 Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the James E. Wray Civil War Letter was completed in July 2015.

 Historical Note

This letter by James. E Wray was taken by Union troops from the Dead Letter Office of the Confederate States Post Office in Richmond, Virginia, in April 1865.

 Scope and Content

This collection comprises a letter from James E. Wray of the Confederate Army to his unnamed sister. Writing from Winchester, Virginia, Wray describes his progress in recovery from an unstated aliment and his desire to return to fighting duty once deemed fit. He also discusses rumors of his regiment being sent to Tennessee or Kentucky and reports of Union soldiers within 25 miles of Winchester.

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 Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Winchester (Va.) United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Civil War LetterJuly 11, 18611