Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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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], R. H. Ford Civil War Letter, Ms2009-030, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The R. H. Ford Civil War Letter was purchased by Special Collections in 1993.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the R. H. Ford Civil War Letter was completed in February 2009.

Biographical Note

No biographical information could be found.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a single letter from R. H. Ford to his son, Willie. The letter dates from September 3, 1862 and originates from Knoxville. The letter discusses supplies that Ford received from as well as goods that he needs to send back, but cannot send because they are "outside of Yankee lines. " Ford inquires about business back home and mentions two land purchases in Tennessee and Georgia.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by material type.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

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

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the R. H. Ford 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/ ).