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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], Camp Sedgwick, Virginia, Letter, Ms1989-073, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Camp Sedgwick, Virginia, Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1989.

Processing Information

The processing and description of the Camp Sedgwick, Virginia, Letter commenced and was completed in February 2022.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a single, three-page letter written by a Union soldier identified only as Henry. Addressed to the soldier's brother, the letter was written at Camp Sedgwick (presumably Virginia) on December 26, 1863. The letter focuses on reenlistments in the regiment and the bounties and furloughs promised for reenlistment. The writer also mentions the lack of wood and his efforts to pass the time in winter camp.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

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

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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

General

This item was purchased, accessioned, and originally cataloged as the Fort Sedgewick [sic], Virginia Letter, but the letter is actually dated from Camp Sedgwick, with no state identified. The title was altered during processing to reflect the contents of the letter.