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The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Civil War
• United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Nashville, Tennessee, Civil War Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).