Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)Cliff Bryant, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Permission to publish material from Hector Hart Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Collection is open for research.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Hector Hart Letter, Ms2012-013, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.
Collection was purchased by Special Collections in February 2012.
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Hector Hart Letter was completed in May 2012.
The collection consists of a letter written by Hector S. Hart, a private with the 126th Regiment, Ohio Infantry. The letter was written from camp near Danville, Va., to Hart's mother on April 30th, 1865. The letter discusses various regimental activities in Virginia, camp conditions, and relations with local citizens in Danville area.