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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], David A. Weed Manuscript, 1865, Ms2023-086, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The David A. Weed Manuscript was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in June 2022.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the David A. Weed Manuscript was completed in August 2023.

Biographical Note

David A. Weed (1842-1905) was a captain in Company B of the 6th New York Heavy Artillery in the American Civil War. During the war, he received several promotions, ultimately to the rank of Captain. After the war, he was married and continued to work in public service. He died at home in Scarsdale, New York, in 1905.

External source:

"David A. Weed", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116389020/david-a-weed , accessed on August 2, 2023.

Scope and Content

This manuscript is a personal history of David A. Weed of the 6th New York Heavy Artillery from his entrence into the American Civil War until the date he mustered out to return home.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

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

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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